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AGENDA
Monday, December 19, 1994
6:30 P.M.
Special Meeting
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Board Hearing Room
21865 East Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, California
Mayor
Gary H. Werner
Council Member
Clair W. Harmony
Council Member
Eileen R. Ansari
Council Member
Phyllis E. Papen
Council Member
Gary G. Miller
City Manager
Terrence L. Belanger
Interim City Attorney
Michael Montgomery
City Clerk
Lynda Burgess
Copies of staff reports, or other written documentation relating to agenda items, are on file in the Office of the
City Clerk, and are available for public inspection. If you have questions regarding an agenda item,
please contact the City Clerk at (909) 860.2489 during regular business hours.
In an effort to comply with the requirements of Title H of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,
the City of Diamond Bar requires that any person in need of any type of special equipment, assistance or
accommodation(s) in order to communicate at a City public meeting, must inform the City Clerk
a minimum of 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
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in the Council Chambers.
The City of Diamond Bar uses recycled paper
and encourages you to do the same.
MISSION STATEMENT
The City Council meeting is the forum established to
conduct the business of the City of Diamond Bar, its
citizens, property owners, and businesses. The City
Council has chosen to conduct its business meetings in a
televised, open forum. This has been done to assure that
all community members are kept informed as to the status of
City business. It is the Council's objective to conclude
the business stated on the evening's agenda by a reasonable
hour, which is 11:00 p.m. To accomplish tonight's
objectives, the City Council requests that:
1. Public comments may be directed to Consent
Calendar items or matters of interest to the
public, which are not on this evening's agenda.
2. Public comments on scheduled matters will be
heard in conjunction with the respective
agendized subject.
3. There are to be no personal attacks toward
individual members of the City Council. Such
comments are viewed as personal attacks against
the entire City Council and will not be
tolerated.
4. There are to be no personal attacks from an
individual Council member. Such are viewed as
personal attacks from the entire City Council,
which are not conducive to a positive business
meeting environment; and, will not be tolerated.
The Diamond Bar City Council appr iates your cooperation.
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Gar F'. Werner, Mayor
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Clair W. Harmony -- Phyllis E. Papen
Mayor Pro
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Council o
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Eileen R. Ansari G. Mill
Councilwoman Councilman
Next Resolution No. 94-59
Next Ordinance No. 04(1994)
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Interim Mayor Werner
ROLL CALL: Council Members Ansari, Papen,
Miller, Harmony and Interim Mayor
Werner
2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, CERTIFICATES: None
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: "Public Comments" is the time
reserved on each regular meeting agenda to provide an
opportunity for members of the public to directly address the
Council on Consent Calendar items or matters of interest to
the public that are not already scheduled for consideration on
this agenda. Please complete a Speaker's Card and give it to
the City Clerk (completion of this form is voluntary). There
is a five minute maximum time limit when addressing the City
Council.
4. COUNCIL COMMENTS: Items raised by individual Council -
members are for Council discussion. Direction may be given at
this meeting or the item may be scheduled for action at a
future meeting.
5. REORGANIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL:
5.1 SELECTION OF MAYOR
5.2 SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
5.3 PRESENTATION TO MAYOR GARY H. WERNER
5.4 APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES AND/OR ALTERNATES TO
COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES AND OTHER AGENCY BOARDS - It is
customary at the time of the City Council's reorganiz-
ation that the designation of delegates and alternates to
a variety of commissions/ committees and other agencies of
consideration for change.
RECESS:
RECONVENE:
DECEMBER 19, 1994 PAGE 2
6. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
6.1 CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS HOLIDAY - City Offices will be
closed December 23, 1994 to December 26, 1994 and January
2, 1995 in observance of the Christmas/New Year Holidays.
Offices will reopen December 27, 19 94 and January 3, 1995
respectively.
6.2 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - January 3, 1995 - 6:30 p.m.,
AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
6.3 CITY COUNCIL GENERAL PLAN PUBLIC HEARING - January 9,
1995 - 6:00 p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
7.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
7.1.1 Regular Meeting of October 4, 1994 - Approve
as Submitted.
7.1.2 Regular Meeting of October 18, 1994 - Approve
as submitted.
Requested by: City Clerk
7.2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES:
7.2.1
Regular
Meeting
of
August 8,
1994 - Receive &
File
7.2.2
Regular
Meeting
of
August 15,
1994 - Receive &
File
7.2.3
Regular
Meeting
of
August 23,
1994 - Receive &
File
7.2.4
Regular
Meeting
of
August 30,
1994 - Receive &
File
7.2.5
Regular
Meeting of September 12, 1994 -
Receive
& File
7.2.6
Regular
Meeting
of
September
22, 1994 -
Receive
& File
7.2.7
Regular
Meeting
of
September
26, 1994 -
Receive
& File
7.2.8
Regular
Meeting
of
September
27, 1994 -
Receive
& File
7.2.9 Regular Meeting of October 17, 1994 - Receive
& File
7.2.10 Regular Meeting of October 24, 1994 - Receive
& File
Requested by: Community Development Director
7.3 VOUCHER REGISTER: Approve Voucher Register dated
December 19, 1994 in the amount of $582,481.79.
Requested by: City Manager
DECEMBER 19, 1994
PAGE 3
7.4 TREASURER'S REPORT - Receive & File Treasurer's Report
for the month of October, 1994.
Requested by: City Manager
7.5 REJECTION OF CLAIM - Filed by Linda A. Keys on
December 5, 1994.
Recommended Action: Reject request and refer matter for
further action to Carl Warren & Co., the City's Risk
Manager.
Requested by: City Clerk
7.6 RELEASE OF CASH BOND POSTED FOR 24085 FALCONS VIEW DRIVE
IN THE "COUNTRY" - The Principals desire release of Cash
Bond No. 038 478230 SO posted for grading in the amount
of $3,870.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City
Council declare the obligations under this bond null and
void and release the cash bond posted.
Requested by: Interim City Engineer
7.7 LIBRARY SERVICE ALTERNATIVES STUDY - The Cities of
Claremont, LaVerne, San Dimas and Diamond Bar has
solicited proposals from the Arroyo Group, in the amount
of $20,000 to evaluate a variety of alternative methods
for providing library services. The City's share is
$4,000. The cities of West Covina and Pomona have agreed
to technical resources for the study. It is important
that the City explore a variety of library service
alternatives before the end of FY 1994-95. Continued
from December 6, 1994.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City
Council allocate $4,000 as the City's share of a study to
evaluate the feasibility of alternative methods for
providing alternative library services.
Requested by: City Manager
7.8 NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR 1994-95 SLURRY SEAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT AREA 5 - The City Council on August 16, 1994,
awarded a slurry seal contract to California Pavement
Maintenance Company, Inc. for a total amount of
$156,933.68. The work, including the necessary repair
work, has been determined to be in accordance with the
plans and specifications approved by the City.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City
Council accept the work performed by California Pavement
Maintenance Corp., Inc. and authorize the City Clerk to
file the Notice of Completion.
DECEMBER 19, 1994
Requested by:
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
9. OLD BUSINESS:
PAGE 4
Interim City Engineer
None
9.1 MEMBERSHIP IN THE WILDLIFE CORRIDOR CONSERVATION
AUTHORITY - Shall the City enter into the Joint Powers
Agreement to become a member of the Wildlife Corridor
Conservation Authority. Continued from December 6, 1994.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City
Council become a member of the Wildlife Corridor
Conservation Authority; and direct the Mayor to sign the
Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority Joint Powers
Agreement.
Requested by:
10. NEW BUSINESS:
Interim Mayor Werner
10.1 TRANSIT OPPORTUNITIES - What are the eligible,
conditionally eligible and ineligible uses of Prop. A and
Prop. C Local Return Funds? What projects are currently
being funded by Prop. A and C funds? What are the
available transportation opportunities that the City
could consider?
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City
Council consider the following: Develop a RFP for a
Dial -A -Cab service for Seniors and Disabled residents,
and when in place, discontinue the current Dial -A -Ride
service; Continue the Transit Subsidy program; Continue
to contract for Special Events transportation needs
(i.e., Holiday Shuttle, Concerts in the Park,
Excursions), without purchase of buses by the City; and
Work with the SCAQMD and Gateway Transportation
Management Association to develop a Commuter Shuttle
Service.
Requested by: City Manager
10.2 REQUEST TO PROVIDE RECYCLING SERVICE - DALTON
ENTERPRISES, INC. - Should the City Council grant a
special permit to Dalton Enterprises, Incorp. for the
sole purpose of providing recycling services?
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City
Council, pursuant to Section 5(e) of Ordinance No.
02A(1990), grant a special permit, with certain
conditions as set forth by the City, to Dalton
Enterprises, Incorp. for the sole purpose of
operating a recycling service.
Requested by: City Manager
DECEMBER 19, 1994 PAGE 5
11. ANNOUNCEKENTS:
12. CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing
Litigation (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9)
David L. Eskridge, et al., v. City of Diamond Bar, et al -
Case No. CV -94-6822 HLH(JRx)
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Michael P. Garofalo, Regional Administrator
East County Region, County of Los Angeles Public Ubrary
1601 :•!ast vcYI� �a Paf kway, West Covina CA 91790
Telephone: (818) 960-2861; Telefax: (818) 337-4495
EMail: mikeg; InterNet: mlkegQcolaj*org
Dear Supervisor
We the undersigned residents of
elected leader, to allocate the 10
our libraries open until the voters
long-term solution for financing
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County Library services.
ADDRESS
December 16, 1994
Michael P. Garofalo
Library Administrator
East Region Headquarters
County of Los Angeles Public Library
1601 West Covina Parkway
West Covina, CA 91790
(818) 960-2861 Phone
(818) 337-4495 Fax
mikeg@colapl.org
Terrance Belanger
City Manager
City of Diamond Bar
Suite 100
21660 East Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4177
Dear Mr. Belanger,
Starting on 1/3/95, the Diamond Bar branch library will
provide Full Library Services during the following open hours:
Monday
11 - 9
Tuesday
11 - 9
Wednesday
11 - 9
Thursday
11 - 9
Friday
11 - 6
Saturday
10 - 5
Sunday
Closed
We think that this schedule will best meet the needs of the
senior citizens, adults, teenagers, and children in the
communities served by the Diamond Bar branch library. However,
Mr. Hunt, the Acting Community Library Manager, will continue to
assess the ability of this schedule to best meet the diverse
needs of the patrons using this County branch library. This new
schedule reflects an increase of 4 hours per week, from 50 to 54,
above the 92/93 service schedule.
The County Library will be spending at least $72,420 on new
library materials at the Diamond Bar library in 1994-1995. Mr.
Hunt and his staff will use this $72,420 to select and purchase
new books, magazines, videos, CDs, and other types of library
materials this year. These new materials are beginning to arrive
Letter to Terrance Belanger from Michael Garofalo 12/16/94
this month.
The County Library has established a public access Internet
site at the Diamond Bar library. In addition to access to such
research support features as Internet gophers, veronica, and
World Wide Web, the public access terminals will have Times Link
provided by the Los Angeles Times Newspaper. (Over the past 10
years, the County Library has had some success with
entrepreneurial fee based efforts such as our FYI for Business,
Project Asia, Good Reads, Books on Tape, etc., and, Times Link is
another smaller example of this kind of effort.) Also, the
public access computer will provide on-line access to a variety
of County Library databases.
The County Library will be expanding the number of on-line
County Library catalogs in 1995 and 1996. Experiments at the La
Verne and Lakewood -Nye library have proven favorable. Patrons of
the Diamond Bar library can expect to use 6 on-line public access
catalogs before the March of 1996, rather than our current CD-ROM
based computer catalogs. This part of our strategic plan for
improved information technology was delayed in 1994 due to our
budget problems.
Full Library Services includes: i.e, readers advisory
services, answering questions, telephone services, childrens
story programs, advanced reference services, homework materials
assistance, adult information services, research assistance to
teenagers, check out services for books, magazines, CDs,
audiotapes and videotapes, book renewal service, interlibrary
shipments, easy access to the entire 6,000,000 books of the
County Library System, childrens cultural and educational
programs, meeting room access, summer reading program for
children, support from Regional and Specialty Collections, fully
insured operations, volunteer training and usage, online catalog
access to collections and electronic databases, Internet public
access, second level research referral to online databases,
telefax access to periodicals in DISC databases, community
information and referral assistance, efforts at fundraising in
the community, publicity and community outreach, class visits and
library instruction to school classes before the library is open,
backup staffing support, free access to all service and programs
of the nearby County branch libraries, shelving and maintenance
of collections, etc..
2
Letter to Terrance Belanger from Michael Garofalo 12/16/94
We also have plans for improving and repairing the air
conditioning system at the Diamond Bar library. We hope to avoid
any breakdowns in the summer months.
We greatly appreciated the efforts by the Diamond Bar City
Council to purchase additional days of library service in 1994,
to purchase new materials for the library, and in communicating
to their County Supervisor 1) their appreciation for good County
Library services in Diamond Bar, and 2) their support for ongoing
County General Fund budget supplements for the County Library.
Working with you and Frank Usher was also a productive experience
for us. Thank you!
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not
hesitate to call me.
Yours truly,
cc: City Council Members, Usher, Van Citters,
Wong, McClintock, Hunt
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December 16, 1994
Michael P. Garofalo
Library Administrator
East Region Headquarters
County of Los Angeles Public Library
1601 West Covina Parkway
West Covina, CA 91790
(818) 960-2861 Phone
(818) 337-4495 Fax
mikeg@colapl.org
Terrance Belanger
City Manager
City of Diamond Bar
Suite 100
21660 East Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4177
Dear Mr. Belanger,
Starting on 1/3/95, the Diamond Bar branch library will
provide Full Library Services during the following open hours:
Monday
11 - 9
Tuesday
11 - 9
Wednesday
11 - 9
Thursday
11 - 9
Friday
11 - 6
Saturday
10 - 5
Sunday
Closed
We think that this schedule will best meet the needs of the
senior citizens, adults, teenagers, and children in the
communities served by the Diamond Bar branch library. However,
Mr. Hunt, the Acting Community Library Manager, will continue to
assess the ability of this schedule to best meet the diverse
needs of the patrons using this County branch library. This new
schedule reflects an increase of 4 hours per week, from 50 to 54,
above the 92/93 service schedule.
The County Library will be spending at least $72,420 on new
library materials at the Diamond Bar library in 1994-1995. Mr.
Hunt and his staff will use this $72,420 to select and purchase
new books, magazines, videos, CDs, and other types of library
materials this year. These new materials are beginning to arrive
Letter to Terrance Belanger from Michael Garofalo 12/16/94
this month.
The County Library has established a public access Internet
site at the Diamond Bar library. In addition to access to such
research support features as Internet gophers, veronica, and
World Wide Web, the public access terminals will have Times Link
provided by the Los Angeles Times Newspaper. (Over the past 10
years, the County Library has had some success with
entrepreneurial fee based efforts such as our FYI for Business,
Project Asia, Good Reads, Books on Tape, etc., and, Times Link is
another smaller example of this kind of effort.) Also, the
public access computer will provide on-line access to a variety
of County Library databases.
The County Library will be expanding the number of on-line
County Library catalogs in 1995 and 1996. Experiments at the La
Verne and Lakewood -Nye library have proven favorable. Patrons of
the Diamond Bar library can expect to use 6 on-line public access
catalogs before the March of 1996, rather than our current CD-ROM
based computer catalogs. This part of our strategic plan for
improved information technology was delayed in 1994 due to our
budget problems.
Full Library Services includes: i.e, readers advisory
services, answering questions, telephone services, childrens
story programs, advanced reference services, homework materials
assistance, adult information services, research assistance to
teenagers, check out services for books, magazines, CDs,
audiotapes and videotapes, book renewal service, interlibrary
shipments, easy access to the entire 6,000,000 books of the
County Library System, childrens cultural and educational
programs, meeting room access, summer reading program for
children, support from Regional and Specialty Collections, fully
insured operations, volunteer training and usage, online catalog
access to collections and electronic databases, Internet public
access, second level research referral to online databases,
telefax access to periodicals in DISC databases, community
information and referral assistance, efforts at fundraising in
the community, publicity and community outreach, class visits and
library instruction to school classes before the library is open,
backup staffing support, free access to all service and programs
of the nearby County branch libraries, shelving and maintenance
of collections, etc..
2
Letter to Terrance Belanger from Michael Garofalo 12/16/94
We also have plans for improving and repairing the air
conditioning system at the Diamond Bar library. We hope to avoid
any breakdowns in the summer months.
We greatly appreciated the efforts by the Diamond Bar City
Council to purchase additional days of library service in 1994,
to purchase new materials for the library, and in communicating
to their County Supervisor 1) their appreciation for good County
Library services in Diamond Bar, and 2) their support for ongoing
County General Fund budget supplements for the County Library.
Working with you and Frank Usher was also a productive experience
for us. Thank you!
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not
hesitate to call me.
Yours truly,
� CEJ
cc: City Council Members, Usher, Van Citters,
Wong, McClintock, Hunt
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December 16, 1994
Michael P. Garofalo
Library Administrator
East Region Headquarters
County of Los Angeles Public Library
1601 West Covina Parkway
West Covina, CA 91790
(818) 960-2861 Phone
(818) 337-4495 Fax
mikeg@colapl.org
Terrance Belanger
City Manager
City of Diamond Bar
Suite 100
21660 East Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4177
Dear Mr. Belanger,
Starting on 1/3/95, the Diamond Bar branch library will
provide Full Library Services during the following open hours:
Monday
11 - 9
Tuesday
11 - 9
Wednesday
11 - 9
Thursday
11 - 9
Friday
11 - 6
Saturday
10 - 5
Sunday
Closed
We think that this schedule will best meet the needs of the
senior citizens, adults, teenagers, and children in the
communities served by the Diamond Bar branch library. However,
Mr. Hunt, the Acting Community Library Manager, will continue to
assess the ability of this schedule to best meet the diverse
needs of the patrons using this County branch library. This new
schedule reflects an increase of 4 hours per week, from 50 to 54,
above the 92/93 service schedule.
The County Library will be spending at least $72,420 on new
library materials at the Diamond Bar library in 1994-1995. Mr.
Hunt and his staff will use this $72,420 to select and purchase
new books, magazines, videos, CDs, and other types of library
materials this year. These new materials are beginning to arrive
Letter to Terrance Belanger from Michael Garofalo 12/16/94
this month.
The County Library has established a public access Internet
site at the Diamond Bar library. In addition to access to such
research support features as Internet gophers, veronica, and
World Wide Web, the public access terminals will have Times Link
provided by the Los Angeles Times Newspaper. (Over the past 10
years, the County Library has had some success with
entrepreneurial fee based efforts such as our FYI for Business,
Project Asia, Good Reads, Books on Tape, etc., and, Times Link is
another smaller example of this kind of effort.) Also, the
public access computer will provide on-line access to a variety
of County Library databases.
The County Library will be expanding the number of on-line
County Library catalogs in 1995 and 1996. Experiments at the La
Verne and Lakewood -Nye library have proven favorable. Patrons of
the Diamond Bar library can expect to use 6 on-line public access
catalogs before the March of 1996, rather than our current CD-ROM
based computer catalogs. This part of our strategic plan for
improved information technology was delayed in 1994 due to our
budget problems.
Full Library Services includes: i.e, readers advisory
services, answering questions, telephone services, childrens
story programs, advanced reference services, homework materials
assistance, adult information services, research assistance to
teenagers, check out services for books, magazines, CDs,
audiotapes and videotapes, book renewal service, interlibrary
shipments, easy access to the entire 6,000,000 books of the
County Library System, childrens cultural and educational
programs, meeting room access, summer reading program for
children, support from Regional and Specialty Collections, fully
insured operations, volunteer training and usage, online catalog
access to collections and electronic databases, Internet public
access, second level research referral to online databases,
telefax access to periodicals in DISC databases, community
information and referral assistance, efforts at fundraising in
the community, publicity and community outreach, class visits and
library instruction to school classes before the library is open,
backup staffing support, free access to all service and programs
of the nearby County branch libraries, shelving and maintenance
of collections, etc..
2
Letter to Terrance Belanger from Michael Garofalo 12/16/94
We also have plans for improving and repairing the air
conditioning system at the Diamond Bar library. We hope to avoid
any breakdowns in the summer months.
We greatly appreciated the efforts by the Diamond Bar City
Council to purchase additional days of library service in 1994,
to purchase new materials for the library, and in communicating
to their County Supervisor 1) their appreciation for good County
Library services in Diamond Bar, and 2) their support for ongoing
County General Fund budget supplements for the County Library.
Working with you and Frank Usher was also a productive experience
for us. Thank you!
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not
hesitate to call me.
Yours truly,
cc: City Council Members, Usher, Van Citters,
Wong, McClintock, Hunt
MPG 12/16/94 C:\W5FUND\816NEWS.D94
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December 16, 1994
Michael P. Garofalo
Library Administrator
East Region Headquarters
County of Los Angeles Public Library
1601 West Covina Parkway
West Covina, CA 91790
(818) 960-2861 Phone
(818) 337-4495 Fax
mikeg@colapl.org
Terrance Belanger
City Manager
City of Diamond Bar
Suite 100
21660 East Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4177
Dear Mr. Belanger,
Starting on 1/3/95, the Diamond Bar branch library will
provide Full Library Services during the following open hours:
Monday
11 - 9
Tuesday
11 - 9
Wednesday
11 - 9
Thursday
11 - 9
Friday
11 - 6
Saturday
10 - 5
Sunday
Closed
We think that this schedule will best meet the needs of the
senior citizens, adults, teenagers, and children in the
communities served by the Diamond Bar branch library. However,
Mr. Hunt, the Acting Community Library Manager, will continue to
assess the ability of this schedule to best meet the diverse
needs of the patrons using this County branch library. This new
schedule reflects an increase of 4 hours per week, from 50 to 54,
above the 92/93 service schedule.
The County Library will be spending at least $72,420 on new
library materials at the Diamond Bar library in 1994-1995. Mr.
Hunt and his staff will use this $72,420 to select and purchase
new books, magazines, videos, CDs, and other types of library
materials this year. These new materials are beginning to arrive
,France Belanger from Michael Garofalo 12/16/94
chis month.
The County Library has established a public access Internet
site at the Diamond Bar library. In addition to access to such
research support features as Internet gophers, veronica, and
World Wide Web, the public access terminals will have Times Link
provided by the Los Angeles Times Newspaper. (Over the past 10
years, the County Library has had some success with
entrepreneurial fee based efforts such as our FYI for Business,
Project Asia, Good Reads, Books on Tape, etc., and, Times Link is
another smaller example of this kind of effort.) Also, the
public access computer will provide on-line access to a variety
of County Library databases.
The County Library will be expanding the number of on-line
County Library catalogs in 1995 and 1996. Experiments at the La
Verne and Lakewood -Nye library have proven favorable. Patrons of
the Diamond Bar library can expect to use 6 on-line public access
catalogs before the March of 1996, rather than our current CD-ROM
based computer catalogs. This part of our strategic plan for
improved information technology was delayed in 1994 due to our
budget problems.
Full Library Services includes: i.e, readers advisory
services, answering questions, telephone services, childrens
story programs, advanced reference services, homework materials
assistance, adult information services, research assistance to
teenagers, check out services for books, magazines, CDs,
audiotapes and videotapes, book renewal service, interlibrary
shipments, easy access to the entire 6,000,000 books of the
County Library System, childrens cultural and educational
programs, meeting room access, summer reading program for
children, support from Regional and Specialty Collections, fully
insured operations, volunteer training and usage, online catalog
access to collections and electronic databases, Internet public
access, second level research referral to online databases,
telefax access to periodicals in DISC databases, community
information and referral assistance, efforts at fundraising in
the community, publicity and community outreach, class visits and
library instruction to school classes before the library is open,
backup staffing support, free access to all service and programs
of the nearby County branch libraries, shelving and maintenance
of collections, etc..
R4
Letter to Terrance Belanger from Michael Garofalo 12/16/94
We also have plans for improving and repairing the air
conditioning system at the Diamond Bar library. We hope to avoid
any breakdowns in the summer months.
We greatly appreciated the efforts by the Diamond Bar City
Council to purchase additional days of library service in 1994,
to purchase new materials for the library, and in communicating
to their County Supervisor 1) their appreciation for good County
Library services in Diamond Bar, and 2) their support for ongoing
County General Fund budget supplements for the County Library.
Working with you and Frank Usher was also a productive experience
for us. Thank you!
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not
hesitate to call me.
Yours truly,
cc: City Council Members, Usher, Van Citters,
Wong, McClintock, Hunt
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Letter to Terrance Belanger frame Michael Garofalo 12/16/94
We also have plans for improving and repairing the air
conditioning system at the Diamond Bar library. We hope to avoid
any breakdowns in the summer months.
We greatly appreciated the efforts by the Diamond Bar City
Council to purchase additional days of library service in 1994,
to purchase new materials for the library, and in communicating
to their County Supervisor 1) their appreciation for good County
Library services in Diamond Bar, and 2) their support for ongoing
County General Fund budget supplements for the County Library.
Working with you and Frank Usher was also a productive experience
for us. Thank you!
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not
hesitate to call me.
Yours truly,
#Lw P X '�'
cc: City Council Members, Usher, Van Citters,
Wong, McClintock, Hunt
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December 16, 1994
Michael P. Garofalo
Library Administrator
East Region Headquarters
County of Los Angeles Public Library
1601 West Covina Parkway
West Covina, CA 91790
(818) 960-2861 Phone
(818) 337-4495 Fax
mikeg@colapl.org
Terrance Belanger
City Manager
City of Diamond Bar
Suite 100
21660 East Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4177
Dear Mr. Belanger,
Starting on 1/3/95, the
provide Full Library Services
Monday
11 - 9
Tuesday
11 - 9
Wednesday
11 - 9
Thursday
11 - 9
Friday
11 - 6
Saturday
10 - 5
Sunday
Closed
Diamond Bar branch library will
during the following open hours:
We think that this schedule will best meet the needs of the
senior citizens, adults, teenagers, and children in the
communities served by the Diamond Bar branch library. However,
Mr. Hunt, the Acting Community Library Manager, will continue to
assess the ability of this schedule to best meet the diverse
new
needs of the patrons using this County branch library.
This schedule reflects an increase of 4 hours per week, from 50 to 54,
above the 92/93 service schedule.
The County Library will be spending at least $72,420 on new
library materials at the Diamond Bar library in 1994-1995. Mr.
Hunt and his staff will use this $72,420 to select
and
1purchase
new books, magazines, videos, CDs, and other types
of materials this year. These new materials are beginning to arrive
December 16, 1994
Michael P. Garofalo
Library Administrator
East Region Headquarters
County of Los Angeles Public Library
1601 West Covina Parkway
West Covina, CA 91790
(818) 960-2861 Phone
(818) 337-4495 Fax
mikeg@colapl.org
Terrance Belanger
City Manager
City of Diamond Bar
Suite 100
21660 East Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4177
Dear Mr. Belanger,
Starting on 1/3/95, the Diamond Bar branch library will
provide Full Library Services during the following open hours:
Monday
11 - 9
Tuesday
11 - 9
Wednesday
11 - 9
Thursday
11 - 9
Friday
11 - 6
Saturday
10 - 5
Sunday
Closed
We think that this schedule will best meet the needs of the
senior citizens, adults, teenagers, and children in the
communities served by the Diamond Bar branch library. However,
Mr. Hunt, the Acting Community Library Manager, will continue to
assess the ability of this schedule to best meet the diverse
needs of the patrons using this County branch library. This new
schedule reflects an increase of 4 hours per week, from 50 to 54,
above the 92/93 service schedule.
The County Library will be spending at least $72,420 on new
library materials at the Diamond Bar library in 1994-1995. Mr.
Hunt and his staff will use this $72,420 to select and purchase
new books, magazines, videos, CDs, and other types of library
materials this year. These new materials are beginning to arrive
Letter to Terrance Belanger from Michael Garofalo 12/16/94
this month.
The County Library has established a public access Internet
site at the Diamond Bar library. In addition to access to such
research support features as Internet gophers, veronica, and
World Wide Web, the public access terminals will have Times Link
provided by the Los Angeles Times Newspaper. (Over the past 10
years, the County Library has had some success with
entrepreneurial fee based efforts such as our FYI for Business,
Project Asia, Good Reads, Books on Tape, etc., and, Times Link is
another smaller example of this kind of effort.) Also, the
public access computer will provide on-line access to a variety
of County Library databases.
The County Library will be expanding the number of on-line
County Library catalogs in 1995 and 1996. Experiments at the La
Verne and Lakewood -Nye library have proven favorable. Patrons of
the Diamond Bar library can expect to use 6 on-line public access
catalogs before the March of 1996, rather than our current CD-ROM
based computer catalogs. This part of our strategic plan for
improved information technology was delayed in 1994 due to our
budget problems.
Full Library Services includes: i.e, readers advisory
services, answering questions, telephone services, childrens
story programs, advanced reference services, homework materials
assistance, adult information services, research assistance to
teenagers, check out services for books, magazines, CDs,
audiotapes and videotapes, book renewal service, interlibrary
shipments, easy access to the entire 6,000,000 books of the
County Library System, childrens cultural and educational
programs, meeting room access, summer reading program for
children, support from Regional and Specialty Collections, fully
insured operations, volunteer training and usage, online catalog
access to collections and electronic databases, Internet public
access, second level research referral to online databases,
telefax access to periodicals in DISC databases, community
information and referral assistance, efforts at fundraising in
the community, publicity and community outreach, class visits and
library instruction to school classes before the library is open,
backup staffing support, free access to all service and programs
of the nearby County branch libraries, shelving and maintenance
of collections, etc..
2
Letter to Terrance Belanger from Michael Garofalo 12/16/94
We also have plans for improving and repairing the air
conditioning system at the Diamond Bar library. We hope to avoid
any breakdowns in the summer months.
We greatly appreciated the efforts by the Diamond Bar City
Council to purchase additional days of library service in 1994,
to purchase new materials for the library, and in communicating
to their County Supervisor 1) their appreciation for good County
Library services in Diamond Bar, and 2) their support for ongoing
County General Fund budget supplements for the County Library.
Working with you and Frank Usher was also a productive experience
for us. Thank you!
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not
hesitate to call me.
Yours truly,
b"�ia F? A 'aVs-
cc: City Council Members, Usher, Van Citters,
Wong, McClintock, Hunt
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December 16, 1994
Michael P. Garofalo
Library Administrator
East Region Headquarters
County of Los Angeles Public Library
1601 West Covina Parkway
West Covina, CA 91790
(818) 960-2861 Phone
(818) 337-4495 Fax
mikeg@colapl.org
Terrance Belanger
City Manager
City of Diamond Bar
Suite 100
21660 East Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4177
Dear Mr. Belanger,
Starting on 1/3/95, the Diamond Bar branch library will
provide Full Library Services during the following open hours:
Monday
11 - 9
Tuesday
11 - 9
Wednesday
11 - 9
Thursday
11 - 9
Friday
11 - 6
Saturday
10 - 5
Sunday
Closed
We think that this schedule will best meet the needs of the
senior citizens, adults, teenagers, and children in the
communities served by the Diamond Bar branch library. However,
Mr. Hunt, the Acting Community Library Manager, will continue to
assess the ability of this schedule to best meet the diverse
needs of the patrons using this County branch library. This new
schedule reflects an increase of 4 hours per week, from 50 to 54,
above the 92/93 service schedule.
The County Library will be spending at least $72,420 on new
library materials at the Diamond Bar library in 1994-1995. Mr.
Hunt and his staff will use this $72,420 to select and purchase
new books, magazines, videos, CDs, and other types of library
materials this year. These new materials are beginning to arrive
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA NO. ,
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of Council
MEETING DATE: December 1, 1994 REPORT DATE: December 6, 1994
SUBJECT:
Appointment of delegates and/or alternates to commissions/committees and other agency boards.
ISSUE:
It is customary at the time of the City Council's reorganization that the designation of delegates and alternates to a variety
of commissions/committees and other agencies of consideration for change. Included herewith is the current list of
delegates and alternates for your information. A special note is the expiration of the two-year term of the South East
Mosquito Abatement District (SEMAD). Mr. Dexter MacBride is currently the delegate to the SEMAD board. His term
expires on January 2, 1995.
EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION:
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST:
1. Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed
N/A _ 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:
REVIEWED BY:
Terrence L. Belanger Frank A Usher— /
City Manager Assistant City Manager
CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
(Effective 10-18-94)
California Contract Cities Association Harmony Ansari
Sam Olivito, Exec. Dir., 10810 Paramount, Suite 202, Downey, 90241, 310-861-3908
Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (social hour), 7:30 p.m., dinner, various
restaurant locations of host City. Reservations required.
CLOUT Bill Alexander, Chairman, Ansarl
Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce, 8280 Utica St., Ste. 160, Rancho Cucamonga,
CA 91730, 987-1012
Meets 4th Thursday of each month at 7:30 a.m., Ontario Airport Marriott
D.B. Chamber of Commerce Werner
Maria Ochsner, Gen. Mgr., 22640 E. Golden Springs, Suite A, 91765, 881-2121
Board of Directors: Meets 3rd Monday at 6:30 p.m., Chamber Office. Executive Committee:
Meets Tuesday at noon prior to monthly Board Meeting, at various restaurants, if needed.
East San Gabriel Valley Planning Committee Destefano
Chris Lancaster, 818-858-7212
Meets 4th Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at various restaurant locations of host city.
Planning Directors Sub -Committee:
Meets 4th Monday of each month at 12:00 noon at Cal Poly.
Foothill Transit Zone ftwn Harmony
Bili Forsythe, 100 N. Barranca #1980, W. Covina, 9791, 818-967-3147
Meets 4th Thursday of each month at 8:00 a.m. at above address.
Four -Corners Study Steering Committee Werner Ansail
Meets as needed.
L.A. County Sanitation District No. 21 Werner Harmon y
Charles Carry, Chief Engineer & Gen. Mgr., 1955 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier 90601-4998
Mailing: P.O. Box 4998, Whittier 90601-4998, 310-699-7411
Meets 4th Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at District Office
Rev. Moveffber 14, 1994
CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS (Cont'd.)
(Effective 10-18-94)
League of Calif. Cities - L.A. County Division Werner Harmony
Jack O'Neil, Exec. Dir., 600 E. Huntington Dr., Ste. C, Monrovia 91016, 818-305-1315
Meets 1st Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Almansor Court, 700 S. Almansor Street,
Alhambra
L.A. County City Selection Committee Werner Harmony
Larry J. Monteilh, Secretary, 383 Hall of Administration, 500 W. Temple St., Los Angeles,
90012, 213-974-1431
Meets: After the League of Calif. Cities - L.A. County Division Meeting - (Approx. 8:30 p.m.)
San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Ansarf Werner
David Smith, Exec. Dir., 14156 Magnolia Blvd., Ste. 103, Sherman Oaks 91423, 818-907-
1664, FAX 818-784-1187
Meets 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at various locations. Executive Session
5:00 p.m.
S.A.N.E. Program/Council Liaison Werner
Blanche Wilson, Starr Center
Colima & Telegraph, Whittier
Contact: Audrey Warner, W.V.U.S.D., 595-1261
Meets "as needed"
Sister Cities International Werner Anseri
120 S. Payne Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, 703-836-3535
FAX: 703-836-4815
Southeast Mosquito Abatement District Macarlafe
9510 Garfield Ave., South Gate, 90280, 310-927-6526
Meets 2nd Thursday at address above at 7:30 p.m.
Southern California Assn. of Governments (SCAG) Harmony Ansarf
Main Office, 818 W. 7th St., 12th Floor, Los Angeles, 90017, 213-236-1800
Tom Sykes, Representative for Dist. 37, City of Walnut, 595-7543
General Assembly meets annually each March - location to be announced
Rev. November 14, 1994
1.
2.
3.
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL D�
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
OCTOBER 4, 1994
CALL TO ORDER: M/Werner called the meeting to order
at 7:08 p.m. in the AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.,
Diamond Bar, CA.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The audience was led in the Pledge of
Allegiance by M/Werner.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Ansari, Miller,
Papen, Mayor Pro Tem Harmony and Mayor Werner.
Also present were Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Frank
Usher, Assistant City Manager; Michael Montgomery, Interim
City Attorney; James DeStefano, Community Development
Director; George Wentz, Interim City Engineer; Bob Rose,
Community Services Director and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, CERTIFICATES -
2.1 M/Werner proclaimed October 9-15, 1994 as Fire Prevention
Week. Chief Lockhart, L.A. County Fire Department,
thanked the City and accepted the Proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Red Calkins, 240 Eagle Nest Dr.,
reminded the Council of the First Amendment and stated that he
felt his rights had been violated at the last Council meeting.
Dr. Lawrence Rhodes requested a name change from
Multi -Cultural & Human Resources" committee to
"Multi -Cultural" committee only. He indicated that the
committee adopted a four -face, multi -colored logo indicating
the races involved. He requested that business cards be
available for the committee with the City logo and the
Committee's logo including the multi -languages on the back of
the card.
M/Werner advised that this would be discussed by the Council
and requested that a report be completed by the Committee
advising the Council of their status and the effectiveness of
the Committee.
Wilbur Smith, 21630 Fairwind Ln. commented on several citizens
sending degrading messages to other citizens through the
"City -On -Line" and not keeping it City business.
Frank Dursa requested receipts from C/Papen for her Palm
Springs meeting to be submitted to the Finance Committee. He
also commented on a meeting that M/Werner attended that cost
$30.00 yet he cannot get an explanation for that meeting. He
advised that there is a consent calendar item in the amount of
$10,000 for voice mail and questioned if it was worth it.
Barbara Beach-Courchesne, 2021 Peaceful Hills Road, expressed
anger at the use of "City -On -Line" and asked what dollars
cover the phone hook-ups. If it's the taxpayers money, she
wants it turned off. She advised that she does not want to
see the citizens of Diamond Bar using the "City -On -Line"
OCTOBER 4, 1994 PAGE 2
inappropriately.
Jim Paul, 1269 Ahtena Dr., inquired about landscape District
No. 38 and asked when the landscape will be started on Golden
Springs Rd.
Terry Birrell advised that she had attended Finance Sub -
Committee meetings for six months and noted numerous
deficiencies in the accounting system and the management of
tax dollars.
Steve Nice, Rising Star Dr., questioned why the City is going
through the procedure of finding an attorney when Mr.
Montgomery has been doing a superb job as City Attorney. He
suggested that Council persons look up AB 2522. He stated
that the contested signatures on the recall petitions had not
been received by the registrar of voters for recertification
and asked the Council to verify the status.
Norman Beach-Courchesne, 2021 Peaceful Hills Rd., questioned
the decision on what the City was going to do with the Prop A
money.
RECESS: M/Werner recessed the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
RECONVENE: M/Werner reconvened the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONT'D.): M/Werner asked staff to respond
to the questions raised.
CM/Belanger advised that the "City -On -Line" sub -committee is
responsible for providing advice to the Council as to the use
of the system; the first report would be made soon; a contract
had been awarded and construction will begin on Oct. 10, 1994
for the District 38 landscape median; regarding the status of
the recall litigation, he stated that current information is
privileged information but that the hearing had been continued
to Oct. 31, 1994. He advised that the Prop A exchange with
Lancaster was approved at the last meeting and reiterated that
Prop A funds are only transit/ transportation funds and are
generally available for use for transportation programs/
systems only. He indicated that Moreland & Assoc. was
retained by the City to specifically evaluate the City's
procurement and cash disbursement procedures. Staff prepared
comments to the Moreland report and will review the comments
with the Council.
4. COUNCIL COMMENTS: C/Papen asked if the Council adopted
a purchase ordinance in 1989; is it still in effect and did
the Moreland report discuss 11 purchase orders pulled from the
1993 Warrant Register.
CM/Belanger advised that staff had answered the Moreland
Report and would suggest that it be discussed during Closed
Session. He also advised that the Moreland Report reviewed
OCTOBER 4, 1994 PAGE 3
more than 10 transactions.
C/Papen commented on how well the City has done in just five
years --the City has gone from zero funds to millions in
reserves. She expressed concerns regarding public raising
questions and second guessing the Council. She advised that
the Council has never been required to turn in receipts for
prepaid events and that the City prepaid her Palm Springs stay
to the owner of the condo, not her, but that she did turn in
receipts for meals, etc. which were under $100. She went on
to thank all of the volunteers and committees who helped with
the Ranch Festival parade and Festival.
MPT/Harmony thanked the many people in D.B. for their prayers
for his successful surgery. He also thanked the people of
D.B. for requesting the Moreland Report and Steve Nice for
inputting it on City -On -Line. He commented on the Chair and
how he has conducted Council meetings.
C/Ansari answered Ms. Birrell's question regarding the
$304,000 warrant register entry without a purchase order; she
explained that the fee is a contract service for Sheriff
services. She thanked all the people and staff that
participated in the Ranch Festival and congratulated its
success. She advised that the City recently lost a long-time
resident, Herbert Hearst, who was very involved in scouting
efforts, and expressed sympathy to the family.
M/Werner advised that the American Red Cross, Pomona Valley
Chapter, will hold a fundraiser on October 16, 1994 at the
Western Connection. He responded to Mr. Dursa's comments and
the lunch meeting by explaining that the meeting was with the
W.V.U.S.D. He commented on City -On -Line comments and
concerns --the City has had growing pains with getting
acclimated with the new system. He thanked the volunteers and
staff for all of their work on the Ranch Festival. He then
requested Council's consent to lift the veil of the Moreland
Report as well as the staff response in order for the public
to receive and review those documents for discussion at the
next meeting.
C/Papen recommended that staff's response to the Moreland
Report asked include copies of the 1989 Purchase Order
Ordinance as well as the draft Purchase Order Ordinance that
the Finance Committee had been working on along with a
comparison of the two ordinances in order that the people have
all of the facts.
M/Werner suggested that this information should be put on
City -On -Line and be available by fax.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 PLANNING COMMISSION - October 10, 1994 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
OCTOBER 4, 1994 PAGE 4
5.2 TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - October 13, 1994 -
7:00 p.m., AQMD Hearing Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.3 PLANNING COMMISSION - Final General Plan Review - October
17, 1994 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley
5.4 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - October 18, 1994 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Miller moved, MPT/Harmony seconded
to approve the Consent Calendar with the removal of Items of
6.3 and 6.7. With the following Roll Call vote, motion
carried:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Papen, Miller, MPT/
Harmony, M/Werner
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
6.1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:
6.1.1 Regular meeting of July 5, 1994 - approved as
submitted
6.1.2 Regular meeting of July 19, 1994 - approved as
submitted
6.1.3 Regular meeting of August 2, 1994 - approved
as submitted
6.2 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES:
6.2.1 Regular meeting of July 28, 1994 - received &
filed
6.2.2 Regular meeting of August 25, 1995 - received
& filed
6.4 TREASURER'S REPORT - Received & filed Treasurer's Report
for the Month of June, 1994.
6.5 REJECTED CLAIM - Filed by Emma L. Tortorici on September
8, 1994 - Referred matter for further action to Carl
Warren & Co., the City's Risk Manager.
6.6 RELEASED GRADING BOND FOR CASH BOND POSTED FOR 2920 WAGON
TRAIN IN. - Declared the obligations under this bond null
and void and released the cash bond posted in the amount
of $21,600.
6.8 AWARDED CONTRACTS FOR MINUTE SECRETARY SERVICE -
Authorized the City Manager to contract for Minute
Secretarial Services to Geiger Professional Services for
Minute Secretary service for City Council and Planning
Commission meetings for a total of $16,000; and with
Carol Dennis for Parks & Recreation and Traffic &
Transportation Commission meetings for $4,000 for the
period of October 1, 1994 to June 30, 1995, with a
one-year renewal option for the City.
6.9 JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH POMONA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Approved the Joint Use Agreement with the Pomona
OCTOBER 4, 1994
PAGE 5
Unified School District and authorized the City Manager
to sign the Agreement.
MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR:
6.3 VOUCHER REGISTER: M/Werner stated that he had removed
this item for discussion because of questions raised at
the Finance Sub -committee meetina.
CM/Belanger reported that the Finance Sub -committee asked
staff to review the manner in which other Cities deal
with law enforcement contracts. 20 cities were surveyed,
18 of which do not prepare purchase orders for law
enforcement services, they base expenditures on the
contract amount. Two cities prepare P.O.s based on the
contract amount. He advised that the Sheriff's contract
is a line item in the budget for Sheriff's services and
the amount is the estimate provided by the Sheriff's
Department before the beginning of the fiscal year.
Those charges related to law enforcement services are
then charged on a monthly invoice basis to that cost
center. He explained that the purpose of a P.O. is for
the work that needs to be done with a certain service
contractor at an agreed amount. He also advised that in
some rare cases, P.O.s are not completed until after the
service has been provided. In regard to voice mail, he
stated that in order to keep costs down with clerical
help just taking messages, staff recommended that the
Council consider an electronic mechanism for taking some
of the burden of message -taking from the clerical staff
and free them to do more productive kinds of work without
taking away from the public an ability to provide
messages to City staff.
MPT/Harmony commented on there being no competitive bids
on the voice mail system.
CM/Belanger explained that the City has an inter-
connecting switch to the electronic switching system to
the GTE network system (Northern Telecom) and in talking
with other voice mail users, if the voice mail system is
not compatible with Northern Telecom, it can cause
warranty and maintenance problems. He also advised that
the net cost for the system is $7,700; as a part of the
overall purchase of the system, there was a discount of
$2,000 as a rebate from Northern Telecom. He explained
that the reason for the non-competitive nature of the bid
is due to the low number of vendors who sell Northern
Telecom products.
MPT/Harmony expressed concern with not getting competi-
tive bids as part of the legal requirement of Ordinance
No. 20. He stated that he had received a fax that
explains that there are better systems and they are
compatible.
OCTOBER 4, 1994
PAGE 6
MPT/Harmony moved that the voice mail item be removed
from the Warrant Voucher and require staff to get
competitive bids. Motion failed due to lack of second.
C/Papen advised that MPT/Harmony had been a part of the
approval process in past meetings for the voice mail.
She expressed concern in that MPT/Harmony is now coming
forward requesting to go out for bid after the equipment
was already budgeted. She advised that under Ordinance
No. 20 (1989), Section 24, Supplies and Equipment Under
the Amount of $10,000, formal bids are not required.
MPT/Harmony commented on the authorization which was the
approval of the budget which is an allocation of
appropriated money.
M/Werner asked staff if there were verbal or written
solicitations for other bids for the voice mail system
and if it was acquired properly through procedures
established by the City.
CM/Belanger advised that this was accomplished through
procedures set forth in Ordinance 20. He reported that
there wasn't a wide solicitation of proposers; Northern
Telecom was selected as the provider; GTE was engaged
because of their already existing lease agreement for the
switch and other benefits through consolidation of the
switch and the voice mail, which will save approximately
$500 a month in current telephone leasing fees.
M/Werner asked if the equipment had been purchased and
installed.
CM/Belanger advised that the equipment had been purchased
but not installed. He suggested that the matter be
withdrawn so he may provide a written report that will
discuss all aspects of the purchase.
M/Werner requested that MPT/Harmony give all information
collected by him to staff for their review.
C/Papen objected to withdrawing the matter from the
voucher register in that staff followed proper procedures
and because the purchase was approved in the budget.
C/Papen moved, C/Ansari seconded to approve the Voucher
Register dated October 4, 1994 withholding the voice mail
item until the next meeting. With the following Roll
Call vote, motion carried:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Miller, Ansari, Papen, MPT/
Harmony, M/Werner
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
OCTOBER 4, 1994
7.
PAGE 7
6.7 DIAMOND BAR BLVD. RECONSTRUCTION/REHABILITATION BETWEEN
GRAND AVENUE AND BREA CANYON ROAD - MPT/Harmony asked if
staff identified any projects that would be included for
change orders.
CM/Belanger advised that this was put in there so there
is no confusion as to what the City Manger's authority is
regarding added or deducted change orders and there's no
confusion to the contractors as to what the City
Manager's authority is.
MPT/Harmony moved, C/Ansari seconded to award a construc-
tion contract to Griffith Co. in an amount not to exceed
$1,064,666.05, authorize up to $15,000 for construction
inspection services to Dewan, Lundin & Assoc. and provide
a contingency amount of $100,000 for project change
orders to be approved by the City Manager, for a total
authorization amount of $1,179,666.05. for reconstruc-
tion/rehabilitation of Diamond Bar Blvd. between Grand
Ave. and Brea Canyon Rd. With the following Roll Call
vote, motion carried:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Miller, Ansari, Papen, MPT/
Harmony, M/Werner
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7.1 RESOLUTION NO. 94-47: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING AN
EXTENSION OF TIME, PURSUANT TO SECTION 65361 OF THE
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE, FOR THE ADOPTION OF A CITY
GENERAL PLAN - CM/Belanger advised that the Governor's
office provided an extension through October 31, 1994 for
the City to complete its initial General Plan. He
advised that the purpose of the Public Hearing is to
request a further extension.
M/Werner opened the Public Hearing.
Wilbur Smith, 21630 Fairwind Ln., questioned whether
there was still consideration for the General Plan being
placed on the ballot. He advised that he wants to see
the Council give an explicit explanation and reasons for
the extension.
Barbara Beach- Courchesne opposed the extension because
GPAC was only given until June 30, 1994 for review in
order for this issue to be placed on the ballot.
With no further testimony offered, M/Werner closed the
Public Hearing.
M/Werner advised that his preference was to pursue a
OCTOBER 4, 1994
PAGE 8
ballot measure and that he too did not want to see
another extension; however, it was felt by the Council
that there was not enough time for a thorough review.
In response to MPT/Harmony's question, CM/Belanger stated
that the likelihood of the State granting another
extension was very good.
ICA/Montgomery advised that there are two ways to put the
issue on the ballot: 1) put it on for adoption; 2) adopt
the General Plan on an interim basis with expiration on
the date of the next election, thereby giving the voters
a right to extend it or let it run out.
In response to M/Werner, ICA/Montgomery advised that the
Planning Commission should be finished with the General
Plan on October 18, 1994.
C/Papen expressed concern that staff suggested a public
vote on the General Plan without discussing the matter
with Council first.
It was moved by C/Papen, seconded by C/Miller to adopt
Resolution No. 94-47 requesting an extension of time for
the adoption of a General Plan. Motion carried
unanimously by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Miller, Papen, MPT/
Harmony, M/Werner
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
8. OLD BUSINESS:
8.4.1 (A)RESOLUTION NO. 94 -XX: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR FOR
THE CERTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT SCH NO. 92081040 AND APPROVAL OF
HILLSIDE MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR LAND FORM MODIFICATIONS AND OAK
TREE REMOVAL PERMIT INVOLVING THE REMOVAL OF
276 COAST LIVE OAKS WITH REPLACEMENT BOTH ON
AND OFF THE PROJECT SITE ASSOCIATED WITH THE
DEVELOPMENT OF VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
32400, LOCATED WEST OF BREA CANYON ROAD AND
NORTH OF PATHFINDER ROAD IN DIAMOND BAR,
CALIFORNIA, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF - Continued from September 20, 1994.
8.4.2 (B) RESOLUTION NO. 94 -XX: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
APPROVING THE CERTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT SCH NO. 92081040 AND APPROVAL OF
VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 32400, TO
DEVELOP A 91 UNIT SUBDIVISION, LOCATED WEST OF
OCTOBER 4, 1994 PAGE 9
BREA CANYON ROAD AND NORTH OF PATHFINDER ROAD,
IN DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA AND MAKING FINDINGS
IN SUPPORT THEREOF (APPLICANT - ARCIERO &
SONS) - CDD/DeStefano reported that at their
last review of the project on July 5, 1994,
Council requested draft resolutions be
prepared for approval of the project. He
commented that the focus is on changes pro-
posed by staff which differ from what was
presented to the Council or the Planning
Commission. He recommended that the Council
approve the 91 unit project and adopt the
appropriate resolutions approving Vesting
Tentative Tract 32400, the conditional use
permit, the oak tree removal permit and re-
certification of the environmental impact
report with specific findings and conditions
for this project.
CM/Belanger advised that this is not a public
hearing but a deliberation of the maps that
the Council asked staff to bring back.
ICA/Montgomery confirmed that the Public
Hearing is closed. He advised that public
comments are okay.
Jan Dabney, consultant for Arciero & Sons,
advised that there are three possible
scenarios for grading the project for the lots
but the three scenarios represented are not
sponsored by the developer. They were
prepared as information as part of a use
consideration for the City and the W.V.U.S.D.
He explained that top priority is keeping all
of the grading for the entire project under
Arciero ownership within the limits of the
project and tract approved by the City
Council. He advised that by keeping the 91
lots available on the existing tract and doing
the necessary grading to the canyon floor and
along Brea Canyon Rd., this can accomplish the
necessity of keeping all of the grading
entirely enclosed on the Arciero ownership;
however, it does eliminate the possibility of
a road to the School District across the two
specific lots 92 and 93. He expressed concern
with staying in compliance of the vesting map.
He advised that under this grading scenario,
without the additional improvement to the lot,
a portion of the site would have to be
modified approximately five feet, the change
of elevation of five feet on the site does not
increase or decrease the actual availability
of the 91 lots proposed; however, the pad
OCTOBER 4, 1994 PAGE 10
elevation will change. He explained the
second plan allows a road to come through lot
92 and 93 and go to the School District but
does not create a padded site for those two
lots that were proposed to be transferred to
the City. He advised that this plan is
extended over to the northeast ownership of
the School District property to accommodate
the road and this specific alignment is not
the recommended alignment to the School
District but this alignment is what it takes
to meet the grading requirements to get to
Larkstone. The grades have been kept under
10%. He advised that there are two existing
grading easements granted by the School
District to Mr. Arciero to accommodate
necessary slopes to make the original pads
work for this project. He advised plan three
would develop the pads on lot 92 and 93 and
accommodating on City property or Arciero
property a half -width street improvement
across that property, this piece also reflects
coming across a corner of the School District
property. He advised that the road coming
across the School District property is the
entrance grade to the subdivision is 1-1/2%
which is less than the cross fall on your
sidewalk.
In response to M/Werner, Mr. Dabney advised
that plan two and plan three were being taken
under consideration by the School District.
MPT/Harmony asked what the environmental
impact would be and how many oak trees would
be lost.
Jan Dabney reported that it is only those
additional considerations for access to the
school that are not specifically beneficial to
Arciero and the additional grading of the two
city pads that would cause additional
environmental damage.
C/Ansari questioned staff what map was
approved on July 5, 1994.
ICA/Montgomery read the motion from July 5,
1994 indicating C/Ansari moved and C/Papen
seconded to approve vesting map 32400.
CDD/DeStefano stated that on that evening, the
Council was looking at a number of different
alternatives and that he recommended that one
of those alternatives should be looking at an
OCTOBER 4, 1994 PAGE 11
Arciero-only development. He repeated Mr.
Arciero's stated desire for a decision on his
application of record, which was the 91 unit
project.
C/Papen expressed concern over the designation
of lots 91 and 92 when the property is
re -sold. If this property is owned by a
public agency, then it should be consistent
with the other land use designation.
CDD/DeStefano explained that zoning of the
Water District property has been the same as
the adjacent Arciero property and that is the
single family classification. He advised that
the City property would be zoned residential.
ICA/Montgomery advised that if there is an
inclination that Council indicate a zone for
that property without a public hearing upon
approval of Arciero's project, by all four
votes, the City could adopt an interim zoning
ordinance which is good for 45 days, then it
could be extended.
C/Papen also expressed concern that the City
has to plan for a road from Brea Canyon
because she wants to see traffic eliminated on
Lemon Ave. and Larkstone. She commented that
the school cannot have more than 1200 students
unless they have another access from Brea
Canyon. She explained that she was not sure
that the City should accept lots 92 and 93,
perhaps they should go to the school district
and the City gets eight or ten acres, useable
for compensation for Larkstone Park and use.
Frank Arciero, Arciero & Sons, Inc., commented
on the alternatives that were presented by Mr.
Dabney and that they are not alternatives that
Arciero & Sons were sponsoring. He indicated
that the project will include a private resi-
dential community and asked Council to elimin-
ate the condition for a reclaimed water
system, which Walnut Valley Water District has
indicated is unnecessary. He asked that the
hold harmless clause requirement be left out
as well as the condition that two access roads
be provided when one road is enough for the 91
lots. He explained that if this is a
condition that the City will not budge on,
then the 2nd access road should be used as
emergency access and be paved without gutters,
etc. He commented that his proposal would
include combining conditions 7, 8, 9, 10 and
OCTOBER 4, 1994 PAGE 12
11 with a replacement of 85% or 470 15 gal.
trees, 72 24" boxes and it 60" boxes and a
cash check to Parks & Recreation in the amount
of $25,000 for any purpose. Pantera Park will
get 350-400 trees and the balance can be
accepted at Peterson Park. He felt that he
shouldn't be responsible for grading of an
additional road to the school district. He
expressed concerns in regard to the liability
exposure regarding exhibit B, page 7, item 23
that the general public is allowed to go onto
his property and collect vegetation.
C/Papen commented that on all three maps there
is a secondary access to the school.
Mr. Arciero advised that map 1 does not show
an access road but maps 2 and 3 do.
Anne Flesher, 20647 Larkstone, expressed anger
and concern regarding traffic traveling on
Larkstone Dr. and indicated there should be a
secondary access road.
Don Schad, 1824 Shaded Wood Rd., asked why, if
the school now owns the RnP property, is it
still under the agenda and why is Arciero
going to remove the small hills and if so, how
will he cross the stream. He also commented
on the undisturbed nature around the school
for the children and their education and to
enjoy. He recommended that Mr. Arciero be
allowed to develop on his property.
Norman Beach-Courchesne, 2021 Peaceful Hills
Rd., stated. that the school was built where it
should not have been.
Barbara Beach-Courchesne, 2021 Peaceful Hills
Rd., acknowledged that Mr. Arciero has the
right to build but expressed concern over the
hills that would be destroyed and indicated
that Arciero & Sons promised to keep the land
undeveloped. She stated that the Pathfinder
Homeowner's Assn. will reinstate their lawsuit
if either the School District or the City
reneges on not approving the South Pointe
Master Plan.
C/Ansari expressed concern with on the roads
shown on the new maps and that the Council and
staff have not had time to review them.
Staff advised that they had not seen the maps
before this time.
OCTOBER 4, 1994 PAGE 13
Mr. Arciero asked Council to act on his
project but not the three new maps.
M/Werner asked Mr. Arciero if Council approved
his map without the road options, would it
foreclose the opportunity for the road.
Mr. Arciero answered no because there are
other conditions that he must complete.
M/Werner asked staff if conditions of approval
sufficiently tie the developer to one option
or another in terms of the road.
CM/Belanger advised that the intent of the
conditions was to require the developer to be
a part of the creation of the roadway to the
school and that condition is satisfied without
being specific as to the location.
M/Werner asked the City Engineer if the map is
approved with conditions, then final maps
would be submitted including road improvement
plans --when would the City then need to render
a decision of road options for secondary
access to the school. He reiterated that the
map can be a separate item from the road
options that Mr. Dabney presented.
MPT/Harmony commented on the School District
having a negative history with dealing with
Mr. Arciero. He also commented on it being a
very bad strategy to proceed without consid-
ering the whole project including the grading
that the developer needs to complete. He
advised that Arciero's project can be tailored
down and made workable and put the road
through the Arciero property. There shouldn't
be a public hearing until the Council and
staff can discuss the issues and there
shouldn't be any approval until this can be
done.
C/Papen advised that the Council needs to
review the Conditions of Approval, make
changes as deemed necessary and then approve
them. She suggested that the Council discuss
whether this will be a private community or
not.
M/Werner agreed that the Council needs to go
through the conditions and asked whether the
Council would concur to hold a special meeting
regarding the issues requested by the
OCTOBER 4, 1994 PAGE 14
applicant and dealing with the map and the
road access separately.
C/Papen advised that she would like to deal
with the issues separately but limit the
issues to only those that have been brought up
by the applicant and the public. Regarding
Page 7, item 20 of the Conditions of Approval,
she stated that a pedestrian access should be
accomplished from Rapidview Dr. to the School
District site and suggested deletion of the
first five lines of the paragraph and adding a
requirement that a pedestrian access be
provided from Rapidview Dr. to the school
site; on Page 13, item 32, she recommended
deletion of the requirement for a homeowner's
association because there are no recreation
facilities. She suggested consideration of
the formation of a landscape maintenance
district as in other areas instead of a
homeowner's association; on Page 14, items 41
and 42, she agreed that the commercial
notation should be deleted but was concerned
that if the City buys it, what would the
designation be. On Page 5, item 38, she asked
that the dollar amount be stricken because of
the new traffic study and asked if the issue
of the six oak trees removed without permits
had been dealt with. She expressed concern
about the map and that the proposed road is on
City property --the road should be put on their
property --the City should be compensated.
MPT/Harmony asked for responses by the public
in writing before the next meeting. He
stated, for the record that, in regard to
Tentative Tract Map No. 32400, tentatively
zoned R1 15,000, that he was concerned over
how a development map and/or agreement could
be approved when the City doesn't have a
General Plan. He advised that the project is
subject to the hillside maintenance ordinance
according to the City Attorney even though the
application was filed previous to adoption of
the ordinance. He asked the City Attorney if
the Council would have authority to modify the
existing tract, re -design it and influence how
it's to be configured on the hillsides and
into the canyon.
ICA/Montgomery advised that he could not give
an answer but would come back with one. He
also advised that Mr. Arciero received the 91
parcel approval by the Council.
OCTOBER 4, 1994
vp
8.
NEW BUSINESS:
PAGE 15
With consensus of Council and Mr. Arciero, the
matter was continued to October 18, 1994 at
5:30 p.m.
9.1 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR VESTING
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 47850 - CM/Belanger recommended
contracting with Michael Brandman & Assoc. to provide
environmental review and assessment of the environmental
documentation for VTM 47850 and to provide mitigation
monitoring report services related to VTM 47850 in the
amount of $34,000. He also advised that the developer
has posted 12% of the contract amount.
Wilbur Smith, 21630 Fairwind Ln., expressed concern
regarding the schedule and that there is not much time
alloted for public hearings and would like to see public
hearings increased.
ACM/Usher advised that schedules proposed for the options
provided by the consultant. are estimates. He advised
that once the consultant is assigned the project, a
thorough evaluation of the existing environmental
documentation will be needed along with consultation with
staff and from all.
MPT/Harmony reported that he planned to participate in
this discussion and vote now that his self-imposed
abstention from participation under Prop 73 guidelines
time limits have passed.
C/Ansari moved, C/Papen seconded to award a contract for
environmental services for Vesting Tentative Tract Map
No. 47850 to Michael Brandman & Assoc. in the amount of
$34,000. With the following Roll Call vote, motion
carried:
AYES:
COUNCIL
MEMBERS
- Miller, Ansari, Papen, MPT/
NOES:
COUNCIL
MEMBERS -
Noneony, M/Werner
ABSENT:
COUNCIL
MEMBERS -
None
OLD BUSINESS (CONT'D.):
8.1 DISCUSSION RE RESOLUTION NO. 94-40: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR RE: NO LEGAL
DEFENSE OF COUNCIL MEMBERS - Continued to October 18,
1994.
8.2 RESOLUTION NO. 91-71: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ESTABLISHING CITY COUNCIL
STANDARDS OF OPERATION - Continued to October 18, 1994.
8.3 CITY COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEES - Continued to October 18,
OCTOBER 4, 1994 PAGE 16
1994.
8.5 TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 51253, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
92-12, AND OAK TREE PERMIT NO. 92-9; THE SOUTH POINTE
MASTER PLAN; AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 92-1
(APPLICANT: SASAK CORPORATION) - Continued to October 18,
1994.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
11. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct,
M/Werner adjourned the meeting to 5:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
Mayor
LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk
1.
XINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL DRAFT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
OCTOBER 18, 1994
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Werner called the Meeting to
order at 5:36 p.m. in the AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley
Drive, Diamond Bar, CA.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The audience was led in the Pledge of
Allegiance by M/Werner.
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Ansari, Papen, Mayor
Pro Tem Harmony and Mayor Werner. Councilmember Miller was
excused.
Also present were Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Frank
Usher, Asst. City Manager; Michael Montgomery, Interim City
Attorney; George Wentz, Interim City Engineer; Bob Rose,
Community Services Director; Jim DeStefano, Community
Development Director and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk.
8. OLD BUSINESS: (CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 4, 1994)
8.1
(A) RESOLUTION NO. 94-48: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT SCH NO. 92081040 AND APPROVAL
OF HILLSIDE MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR LAND FORM MODIFICATIONS AND OAK TREE REMOVAL PERMIT
INVOLVING THE REMOVAL OF 276 COAST LIVE OAKS WITH
REPLACEMENT BOTH ON AND OFF THE PROJECT SITE ASSOCIATED
WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
32400, LOCATED WEST OF BREA CANYON ROAD AND NORTH OF
PATHFINDER ROAD IN DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF (APPLICANT - ARCIERO & SONS).
(B) RESOLUTION NO. 94 -XX: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING THE CERTIFICATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT SCH NO. 92081040 AND APPROVAL
OF VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 32400, TO DEVELOP A 91
UNIT SUBDIVISION, LOCATED WEST OF BREA CANYON ROAD AND
NORTH OF PATHFINDER ROAD, IN DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF. (APPLICANT - ARCIERO
& SONS) - CDD/DeStefano reported that at the October 4,
1994 meeting, Council directed staff to investigate and
respond with several amendments to the project and
conditions in response to questions that the Council
raised, as well as requested modifications that the
applicant raised. He advised that there are two major
issues: 1) with respect to the road alignment from Brea
Canyon Rd. to the middle school property, there were 3
alternatives presented at the last meeting; staff recom-
mended that the third alternative be considered which
would be a road alignment most southerly from the
proposed single family residential development; 2) in
response to the applicant's request to combine a number
of conditions related to mitigation of oak trees that
will be removed as a result of the project and the
applicant suggested an alternative that would incorporate
OCTOBER 18, 1994
PAGE 2
trees of smaller scale, possibly to be located off site
and a check to Parks & Recreation in the amount of
$25,000. He also recommended two additional alter-
natives beyond the conditions stated in the resolutions
for Council consideration and indicated that the resolu-
tions were modified to reflect changes discussed at the
last meeting and further work with the staff and con-
sultant. He recommended adoption of two resolutions
approving Vesting Tentative Map No. 32400 and its
associated applications.
In response to MPT/Harmony, CDD/DeStefano advised that
the applicant, at the last meeting, requested a replace-
ment schedule for the oak trees that would be lost as a
result of the development at a different ratio than that
which the Planning Commission recommended to Council
which consisted of 417 15 -gal. trees, 72 24" box trees,
11 60" box trees and a check to the Parks & Recreation
Dept. at the time of map recordation in the amount of
$25,000. He advised that the resolution still incorpor-
ates recommendations from the Planning Commission, as
well as a statement and two alternatives for considera-
tion from the applicant.
MPT/Harmony stated that the property is currently zoned
at R1 15, 000 and that all the lots are higher density
than that and asked ICA/Montgomery what should be done to
cure this problem.
ICA/Montgomery advised that the zone must be in compli-
ance with the General Plan and the approval would be
subject to amendment of the zone to allow the
development.
C/Ansari stated that Mr. Arciero indicated that he didn't
need a secondary road into his development but she was
concerned that, according to the L.A. County Fire Code,
if there are 75 lots or more, a secondary road going
in/out would be needed.
ICE/Wentz advised that the Fire Dept. can require, under
certain conditions, that a secondary access be provided
and that normal guidelines are 75 lots in fire condi-
tions. The issue had been discussed with the Fire Dept.
and they are in support of a secondary road.
C/Papen asked CDD/DeStefano if the number of trees being
replanted include trees that are going in the entrance-
way to this development.
CDD/DeStefano advised that the trees at the entrance
would be all new trees and do not include any relocated
trees on the site. He explained that his understanding
of the applicant's request is that this number of trees
is being offered to the City plus cash in lieu of the
OCTOBER 18, 1994 PAGE 3
stated conditions. He also stated that if the trees are
to be located off-site, then there is going to be a land-
scaping pallet for the on-site project thatfs going to
incorporate some of these replacement oaks and presumably
a number of other species unless the condition changes
would also incorporate a theme entry statement at the
primary entry at the site.
C/Papen asked the applicant to clarify that and make sure
we understand that this was in addition to any landscape
or entrance trees to be brought in. She expressed
concern that the issue only addresses one type of tree
because there are 4 or 5 indigenous trees to the area and
asked Council to mix the varieties of trees with possibly
sycamore and willows.
CDD/DeStefano advised that the issue before is an
appropriate mitigation measure for the loss of the
existing oak trees and that habitat and the replacement
schedule deals with the loss of the oak trees that are
lost as a result of the development application and
implementation; beyond that the Council would be free to
incorporate any other appropriate mitigation measures to
create such a habitat --either on-site or off-site that
are indigenous to this site.
C/Ansari stated one of the conditions that Mr. Arciero
talked about was the reclaimed water issue and asked
staff if that was resolved and asked about the 60"
difference in grading coming off the end of Rapid View.
ICE/Wentz stated that there is a new exhibit "C", which
was previously exhibit "B", which are the Conditions of
Approval. He stated that on page 8, item 7, relating to
the improvements on Brea Canyon Road, line 2, strike the
words "between Colima Rd. and Pathfinder Rd." and insert
"south of Golden Springs Rd. adjacent to the tract". He
advised that Mr. Arciero would be responsible for any
improvements to Golden Springs to full width adjacent to
the tract.
In response to M/Werner, ICE/Wentz recommended that Brea
Canyon Rd. be improved to four lanes, to the southerly
edge of the Arciero property, as a result of this
project.
M/Werner asked if there were any other traffic items that
he could summarize as a requirement of an approval.
ICE/Wentz indicated that there is a discussion related to
signalization on Brea Canyon Rd. in terms of what Mr.
Arciero's participation would be in any signals on Brea
Canyon. He advised that Mr. Arciero previously agreed to
participate in the signalization cost at Brea Canyon and
Pathfinder and possibly some other minor participation on
OCTOBER 18, 1994 PAGE 4
his part once the traffic study is completed. He advised
that page 9, item 8, addresses Mr. Arciero's
participation.
M/Werner asked if this were to be approved as recommended
and at the time of recording the final map, what would be
the developer's obligation at the time that map is
recorded.
ICE/Wentz advised that as presently structured, he would
pay a pro -rata share for any traffic signal improvements
that have been made or would be required as a result of
this tract.
M/Werner also asked that, per the traffic studies at this
time, warrants have not been determined along Brea Canyon
Rd. either into this tract or into this proposed second-
ary road and if the warrant study would be completed
before the map is recorded.
ICE/Wentz stated that the warrants would be completed
before the map is recorded and Mr. Arciero would complete
the study as part of the project. He also stated that
page 14 was previously highlighted as item 38, and
recommended that that item be deleted because the item,
as written, could be interpreted to mean that some of the
grubbing material that is removed from the site could be
used as part of the grading fill and the mulch could be
incorporated into the fill, which we do not want as an
engineering condition. He stated that if this material
were to be used as mulch on top of the finished product,
that would be acceptable. He indicated that it could be
re -worded; however, from the applicant's perspective, it
becomes an issue as to whether or not it becomes cost
effective to do so. He stated that Mr. Arciero is not
anticipating hauling any dirt; therefore, it is assumed
that Mr. Arciero will be using whatever materials he has
there as part of his overall project and will likely need
additional materials in terms of top soil once he starts
his landscaping.
ICE/Wentz stated that item 38, line 2, reads:
"Improvements shall be completed to the satisfaction of
the City" and should be changed by inserting "or bonded
for" after "completed." Because this is a phased
development, there may be situations where he would
either complete improvements or bond for it. He
recommended deletion of item 40, because a condition was
added later to page 40 --item 20 takes care of the
secondary access road. He stated that on page 20, item
44, 2nd line presently reads "in and adjoining the
frontage of the proposed vesting tentative tract map"
staff would like to delete the words "and adjoining the
frontage of" meaning that the overhead utility lines on
Brea Canyon Rd. would be permitted to remain so that
OCTOBER 18, 1994 PAGE 5
short stretch of roadway would not have to be underground
but everything on-site would be required to be under-
ground.
C/Papen asked ICE/Wentz if the pipe will be put in for
the cables for later use so the roads and sidewalks don't
have to be disturbed when undergrounding takes place.
ICE/Wentz answered that whatever construction would be
done at a later date would be done in the parkway so the
road is not disturbed. As to C/Ansari's question regard-
ing reclaimed water, he stated that this is discussed on
Page 22, item 62 which would require the applicant to put
in a system for irrigating all common areas, which could
be switched over at a later date, should reclaimed water
become available from the Walnut Valley Water District.
Mr. Arciero suggested a time limit on this condition in
since the Water District indicated that they don't have
any near term plans to provide reclaimed water in the
near future. He then reported that conditions were added
on items 63,.64 and 65 which should be added should this
be approved as a private gated community in terms of the
map conditions and particular wording. Page 40, item 20
relates �to the secondary access road and requires the
applicant to improve the roadway from Brea Canyon Rd. to
Site "D", which is his development, and then the appli-
cant would grade an additional road from that roadway to
the school district property that would not be improved
but fully graded.
C/Ansari asked if there will be a separate homeowner's
association or a separate landscape district.
ICE/Wentz advised that the applicant is suggesting a
homeowner's association if it's a private gated community
and if it's not, it would either be a homeowner's
association or potentially a landscape district to handle
the cost of maintaining the common areas.
In response to C/Papen, ICE/Wentz advised that "public
safety vehicles" will be added to Page 23, Item 63 E and
"Fire Department" will be deleted.
Frank Arciero, Jr., Arciero & Sons, stated that on
Exhibit "C", page 3, item 8 regarding occupancy permits
and all improvements, he would like it to read "that
prior to any occupancy permit being granted, these
conditions and all improvements shall be completed or
bonded for." He advised that, in all likelihood, the
project will be a phased development. He also stated
that on Page 4, item 2 reads "plant street trees as
directed and approved by the City Engineer" and he
advised that he would like it to say "plant street trees
as directed and approved by the City Engineer per the
City standards". He suggested that the paragraph
OCTOBER 18, 1994 PAGE 6
regarding parks and trails on Page 7, item 20, be deleted
unless the County provides a written statement as to when
these plans will happen. He explained that it was
discussed with staff because it was a condition added
after Planning Commission approval and it was not known
where it came from. He pointed out that improvements
mentioned on Page 8, item 7, on Brea Canyon Rd., along
the frontage of the property that Arciero owns and is
developing, southerly of Golden Springs up to Arciero's
property would be completed by Arciero & Sons.
M/Werner stated that the four -lane roadway is already
developed from Golden Springs to the edge of Arciero's
property.
C/Papen suggested that, since there is a graded, fenced
property on the other side of the street where the street
is incomplete, the wording should say from Glen Brook
rather than Golden Springs.
ICE/Wentz advised that in original discussions when the
master plan was being discussed, it was agreed that
improvement would be made all the way from Golden Springs
south to Pathfinder and any such connections would be
eliminated or problem areas would be eliminated; however,
he would like to see that small area improved on the
easterly side.
In response to C/Papen's question regarding charging the
cost of the work to the property owner later, ICE/Wentz
stated that he's not sure if we can recoup any improve-
ment that was done at a later date.
M/Werner advised that if the City formed a reimbursement
district, these expenses could be charged to the property
owner. He also stated that perhaps the City may want to
look at the entire stretch.
ICE/Wentz advised that he and the City Manager discussed
that matter and will be bringing such recommendations
back to Council.
In response to M/Werner, ICE/Wentz stated that they could
work with the developer in terms of construction of that
entire length at the time he would be constructing this
portion with the understanding that he would be
reimbursed for certain costs that we would deem beyond
what he is required as part of this approval.
In response to M/Werner's question about the width of the
road as designated by the General Plan, ICE/Wentz advised
that it is a four -lane improvement with either 88' or
100' of right-of-way width.
Mr. Arciero complained that the issue is not appropriate
OCTOBER 18, 1994 PAGE 7
to burden his project with improvements to somebody
else's property. He stated that on Page 14, item 25,
regarding occupancy permits, the wording should also
include "or bonded for". Page 20, item 40, regarding the
second means of access, he clarified that he asked the
County regarding Code requirements relating to the number
of units allowed on one means of access. The County
indicated 75' up to 150' as long as the means of access
doesn't traverse a woodland area (ie, hazard area). He
disagreed with the secondary access being a full street
and advised that an emergency access would be fine.
Regarding Page 27 which reads "the project proponents or
subsequent homeowner's association shall participate in
neighborhood involvement programs established by L.A.
County Sheriff's Department to increase community
awareness...," he indicated that he cannot force
homeowners to participate in this program. He suggested
changing the wording to "would like to see them
participate."
CM/Belanger advised that they cannot make the individual
homeowner's participate; however, we can suggest that the
homeowner's association as an entity participate in those
programs.
M/Werner asked what would be the recommended wording for
this issue.
CM/Belanger stated "encouraged".
Mr. Arciero advised that Arciero & Sons completed an
updated traffic study and supplied it to the City for
their review. Further, he stated that all of the oak
trees will not be put off-site, he will use some of them
in the open spaces with the proper watering system with
two oak trees at each side of the entrance. Those trees
will be used in his count for replacement ratio and the
balance of the trees that are not used on-site will be
placed in City parks.
Don Schad, 1824 Shaded Wood Rd., indicated that the tree
count is incorrect, the stream should be preserved along
with a large grove of oaks and several plants should be
preserved by replanting them in other parks. He asked
that out of the 6 maps, which map was the Council voting
for. He suggested Page 7, item 20 should remain because
D.B. has no hiking trail system. On Page 14, item 42, he
questioned how much will Arciero pay for the water
property if it is utilized. Also on Page 14, item 10
should go back to the Planning Commission since there is
no Master Plan.
Oscar Law, 2150 Pathfinder, pointed out that the City
cannot issue building permits to have the land disturbed
due to the lack of a General Plan, as stated on the
OCTOBER 18, 1994
PAGE 8
Agenda statement, page 8.
ICA/Montgomery advised that the City now has a Draft
General Plan approved by the Planning Commission;
therefore, building projects can now be approved. He
stated that Mr. Arciero's plan is called "tested" by the
rules in affect at the time he completed his application.
Therefore, the project could be approved without the
Draft General Plan.
Oscar Law expressed concern regarding removal of oak
trees and replacing them with seeds. He also stated that
91 units is too many houses and suggested that, with half
as many houses, more of the natural canyon would remain.
Mr. Arciero stated that the public can come onto
Arciero's property and take anything they want off of the
property as long as they have an insurance policy that
holds Arciero harmless.
M/Werner stated for the record that Mr. Arciero didn't
object to item 23 as per past conversations --it was
suggested that the City should be involved in the
coordination of people allowed on the property and
Arciero & Sons is responsible for insurance for this
activity.
In response to C/Papen's question regarding the
indemnification of liability clause on Page 1, Mr.
Arciero stated that he is in agreement with this only
because it has been stated in some County Codes.
C/Papen stated that Mr. Arciero raised the issue about
Arciero & Sons being responsible to defend the Council
and if there were a lawsuit, the City and Arciero would
share the expenses and participate in it together.
M/Werner advised he understood that the Government Code
obligates the developer because he is the beneficiary and
he has an obligation to participate in that legal
defense.
ICA/Montgomery advised that if the resident/ taxpayer were
to challenge the approval of his project if the City
grants it, then he is a real party and interest to that
approval and he would have to be named and brought in and
the agreement was that he would defend that portion of
it. He also advised that if the City were sued by
somebody who did not try to stop his project but
contended that the approval of his project caused them
damage for some reason, then the City would have to
defend themselves because Arciero & Sons would not be the
real party in interest in that type of action.
CM/Belanger advised that the Government Code, item A
OCTOBER 18, 1994 PAGE 9
(which is excluded), states what a City can't require, of
a developer related to approvals for his map. The
indemnification of liability clause was taken directly
from Government Code Section 66474.9, sections B & C.
C/Papen recommended that the City's requirement for the
usage of rubberized asphalt be included in the
conditions.
M/Werner reviewed suggested changes as follows: Page 1,
Exhibit C, Conditions of Approval, conditions 1, 2 and 3
as amended - no comments; Page 2 - no comments; Page 3,
condition 8 - questioned the use of the occupancy permit
as leverage and to add "to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer" instead of just the "City."
CDD/DeStefano advised that the wording, as structured,
indicates to the satisfaction of the City and it would
not be staff's normal practice to permit a bond when, in
fact, an improvement is necessary.
CM/Belanger stated the engineers are the ones responsible
for processing the final map. If it is said to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, there is no question
as to who has the authority to do it.
In regard to Page 5, item 2 "plant street trees as
directed and approved by the City Engineer" M/Werner
asked if the City has already adopted a policy.
CDD/DeStefano advised that the City does not have a
formal standard but it can be developed and appropriately
approved in an agreed time frame.
M/Werner suggested that when the map is recorded, there
will be a street tree plan in effect. He also stated
that item 2 should read "pursuant to the adopted street
tree plan in effect at the time of recordation..."
C/Papen commented that on Page 4, item 7, it was asked
that this item be deleted and she asked for an
explanation of the ratios, locations and pallet mixes
specified on the EIR, the same as what's listed in
Condition number 9 on page 5. She stated that this
statement is redundant and should be incorporated into
item 9. Further, she commented on item 11 which reads
"the applicant is to box eight suitable oaks and
transplant them to the appropriate sites" --are these
boxes 48" or 60".
CDD/DeStefano advised that the condition refers to the
selection of eight oaks on the property, which would be
boxed and relocated. He also advised that they could be
24" box trees or larger.
OCTOBER 18, 1994 PAGE 10
C/Papen stated that she understands the cost of paying
$25,000 per tree for replanting and it's very expensive
if it's not known whether they will survive or not. She
commented on the money that will be given to the City for
the replanting and moving of these trees; she advised
that she is willing to reduce the ratio and questioned if
we have locations for these eight oaks to be boxed and
moved. She suggested that the trees not be put on site
but relocated to City property and allow staff to bury
the trees and use the other indigenous species for
location planting.
M/Werner stated that the applicant is proposing oaks with
470 - 15 gallon trees; 72 - 24" box trees; it - 60" box
trees plus a check in the amount of $25,000 for
replacement of 267 trees.
C/Papen stated that she would like to see more of a
variety of trees.
M/Werner advised that his issue had been discussed in a
meeting with Mr. Arciero and it was indicated that a
preference for sycamores and other trees be planted;
however, the City is dealing with the oak tree ordinance.
He asked CDD/DeStefano if this would allow any latitude
in the species to be replaced.
CDD/DeStefano advised that the ordinance requires
replacement of oaks and Mr. Arciero's proposal meets that
minimum requirement. He commented that the issue deals
with the damage to the environment and an attempt to
replace that environment and with that we could add other
species of trees.
In response to C/Papen's question if the 2 to 1 ratio is
for the 15 gallon, CDD/DeStefano advised yes.
M/Werner suggested that a motion be made to amend
Condition 9 including the numbers of trees Mr. Arciero
has offered including mention that there is equivalency
of other species.
C/Papen recommended that item 7, the first sentence
"prior to issuance of occupancy permits, all oak trees to
be replaced shall be replaced at a 2 to 1 ratio
consisting of the following mix of sizes: 470 - 15
gallon trees; 72 - 24" box trees; 11 - 60" box trees and
that staff be authorized to allow 1/3 of the trees to be
other indigenous species to Sand Stone Canyon at an
equivalent rate with the oak tree ordinance plus a check
at recordation to Parks & Recreation in the amount of
$35,000 which will settle the prior oak tree dispute and
allow for any costs in re -locating the trees in the City
parks."
OCTOBER 18, 1994 PAGE 11
M/Werner advised that the Planning Commission originally
wanted nothing less than a 24" box.
Mr. Arciero advised that he will not be transplanting any
of these trees off-site and none of the oak trees already
on-site will survive if transplanted.
C/Papen suggested moving an oak tree into a park to see
what happens. Further, amend item 11 by reducing it to
2, have those count as 2 of the 60 box trees and put on
transplanted trees in both of our parks.
In regard to MPT/Harmony's question as to how the formula
came about, CDD/DeStefano advised that this formula came
about by the staff and planning consultant and presented
to the Planning Commission. It is the same as used for
the Diamond Bar Associates Project, Tract 47851.
C/Ansari asked if the bluff with the historical oak trees
would be destroyed. She stated that she would like to
see trees along the perimeter of the gated community.
Mr. Arciero stated that there will be a landscaping plan
for the City to review. He indicated that the replace-
ment trees will be going to the open space/natural area
and the other areas will be filled with trees that are
indigenous to the D.B. area.
M/Werner asked that, at the entrance along Brea Canyon
Road, if an abundant amount of trees could be placed in
those areas to make an aesthetic statement.
M/Werner addressed C/Papen's recommendation regarding the
tree mix --11 - 60" box trees to 9 - 60" box trees and
condition item 11 --rather than 8 trees to be transplanted
it would be 2 oak trees for transplant. He asked for
Council's consensus.
MPT/Harmony expressed concern that the City is being
overly generous in reducing item 11 the size of
replacement trees. He suggested trying the 2 replacement
trees but to go forward with the recommendation with
staff.
C/Ansari stated that she would like to see Mr. Arciero
save the oak grove under the school district, then it
would not be necessary to transplant 8 suitable oaks.
Mr. Arciero stated that there is no way he can stay out
of the canyon area; therefore, the fills will have to
start farther back and it's not going along with the
approved map and plan.
C/Ansari stated that she would like to see more of the
60" box trees and recommended 20 - 60" box trees; 461 -
OCTOBER 18, 1994 PAGE 12
15 gallon trees, 72 - 24" trees; item 11 will be two
relocated trees; eliminate item 10; and a check in the
amount of $35,000.
M/Werner and C/Papen agreed with C/Ansari's
recommendation.
MPT/Harmony stated that it was still too light.
Mr. Arciero asked if the number of trees are a mixture of
trees including the oaks.
M/Werner directed the Council to page 7.
MPT/Harmony stated that item 20 is very important to keep
a trail system in there and it should be maintained.
C/Papen pointed out that this is a 60' foot bank with 4
drainage troughs and that the children do not use this as
a trail system to get to the school. Further, there is
no trail that exists now.
ICE/Wentz reported that there is not presently a county
regional trail system and if such were constructed, it
would need to have stairs because of the steepness.
MPT/Harmony asked why this item was recommended to the
Planning Commission.
ICE/Wentz advised that this was not originally an
engineering condition but the Planning Commission
anticipated that there might be a regional network plan
and this project should comply with it.
MPT/Harmony stated that this trail is physically not
practical.
CM/Belanger stated that construction of a trail of the
kind proposed in this item is not safe and could not be
done under ADA requirements, which require that a trail
be accessible to everyone.
CDD/Destefano advised that the plan consists of a trail
coming off of Rapid View and finding its way up to the
school site.
MPT/Harmony agreed to remove item 20.
RECESS: M/Werner recessed the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING:
1. CALL TO ORDER: M/Werner called the Regular Meeting
to order at 7:50 p.m. in the AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley,
Diamond Bar, California.
OCTOBER 18, 1994
PAGE 13
ROLL CALL: Council Members Ansari, Papen,
Miller, MPT/Harmony and M/Werner.
Also present were Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Frank
Usher, Asst. City Manager; Michael Montgomery, Interim City
Attorney; George Wentz, Interim City Engineer; Bob Rose,
Community Services Director, Jim DeStefano, Community
Development Director and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk.
2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAKRTIONS, CERTIFICATES:
2.1 PRESENTATION OF A PLAQUE TO THE CITY - by Ron Kosinski,
Caltrans, Regarding the Route 60 Environmental
Enhancement Project (tree planting).
2.2 PRESENTED CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - to Myla Hardy,
silver medalist in Figure Skating at the California State
Games.
2.4 PROCLAIMED OCTOBER 23 - 31, 1994 AS "RED RIBBON WEEK" -
Presented to Deputy Bonnie Bryant.
RECESS: M/Werner recessed the Regular Meeting at 7:50 p.m.
RECONVENE: M/Werner reconvened the Adjourned Regular Meeting
at 8:05 p.m.
8.1 (A) RESOLUTION NO. 94-48 AND (B) RESOLUTION 94-49 -
(CON'T.) - M/Werner directed Council to page 7 - no
comments; page 8, item 7 - ICE/Wentz had recommended, at
the end of the first sentence, replacing the wording
"between Colima Road and Pathfinder Road" with "south of
Golden Springs Road adjacent to the tract." He commented
that Mr. Arciero indicated that he preferred the frontage
of the property. It has been identified that there are
other frontages between Golden Springs and the Arciero
property that have incomplete streets.
M/Werner asked CM/Belanger and ICA/Montgomery what would
be a reasonable relationship between this project and the
imposition of road improvements off-site.
ICA/Montgomery advised that there has to be some direct
relationship between the public project that's required
and the project that is going in. He stated that there
has to be an impact by the private developer that causes
a need for the improvements to arise.
M/Werner asked staff if they have reason to believe that
this project will require off-site improvements beyond
the frontage of the property and if the EIR traffic
studies support that viewpoint.
CM/Belanger stated that, as it relates to the subject
property, if it is defined as Mr. Arciero's holdings,
staff would propose that the obligation be to approve
construction of lots 92 and 93; that the frontage
OCTOBER 18, 1994
PAGE 14
improvements on Brea Canyon Rd. go to the extent of the
graded area in order to create Tract Map 32400. He
suggested no additional obligation.
M/Werner advised that this would include south Glenbrook
and north to the end of the graded area. He also asked
about the road issue that would bring it out further.
C/Papen stated that she would like to see staff complete
the entire road and do an assessment district.
With consensus of Council, staff was directed to come
back with recommendations to complete the road at the
same time as this project.
M/Werner directed Council to page 9. He advised that the
developer will be obligated to prepare and submit an
updated traffic report identifying the warrants in
support of traffic resignalization. He stated that the
developer will have a pro rata share of the traffic
signalization.
CM/Belanger stated that this only relates to the access
way to the school site and the access way into the
developer's site.
ICE/Wentz concurred with the two signals that are
required by the developer.
M/Werner directed Council to page 10 - no comments; page
11, item 14 has been deleted; page 12-13 - no comments;
page 14, item 35 & item 39 - "bonding prior to occupancy
permits being granted all improvements or bonding" be
changed to "... all improvements shall be completed or
bonded for." It will also read "subject to the approval
of the City Engineer."
Item 38 was proposed for deletion for all grub material
including trees and other vegetation.
ICE/Wentz clarified that grub material is shrubs, not
trees.
MPT/Harmony asked if there is a provision for the tree
material in this package. If not, he would like to see
the tree mulch kept on the JCC property.
ICE/Wentz stated that it might be feasible; however, it
is a noisy operation.
M/Werner directed Council to page 14, item 40 -
recommended for deletion because it is on page 20.
ICE/Wentz advised that this item is the old wording; the
new wording is on page 20. He stated that the intent is
OCTOBER 18, 1994
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the same in terms of building the secondary road, the
question is what level of participation the applicant
should have.
M/Werner asked what the old item 40 states versus the new
item 40.
ICE/Wentz advised that the old item 40 states a half
street full improvement and another half that did not
have curb and gutter and the new item 40 requires a fully
improved street.
MPT/Harmony asked about what happens with reimbursement
on the water district property.
M/Werner advised what the condition said and the issue is
that the City is acquiring the property and we are the
owners.
CM/Belanger advised that the City and the applicant's
property owner would enter into an agreement. He stated
that, if in fact, the Council decides that lot numbers 92
and 93 are not important in building a road, then staff's
recommendation would be to return the property to the
Walnut Valley Water District and receive our money back.
MPT/Harmony asked CM/Belanger if we would receive our
full money back from the Walnut Valley Water District
when in fact we are leasing it for $100,000 a year.
M/Werner asked MPT/Harmony if it would be agreeable to
add the words "of equal or greater market value."
M/Werner directed the Council to page 15 - no comments;
page 16 - no comments; page 17 - no comments; page 18 -
no comments; page 19 - no comments; page 20, item 40,
ICE/Wentz was asked to explain this issue.
ICE/Wentz advised that staff's recommendation would be
the third option in terms of the access road and the
suggestion that the developer/ applicant fund the cost of
a fully approved street from Brea Canyon Rd. to his
secondary access on his property, grade a secondary road
from the new access road to the tract boundary/school
district property. He stated that full improvements
would entail curbs, gutters and fully paved streets,
sidewalks and street lights have not been considered.
In response to MPT/Harmony, ICE/Wentz explained that the
road would run from their tract boundary to Brea Canyon
Rd. He also stated that the School District is in favor
of the proposal.
MPT/Harmony asked if this secondary access road is safe
for cars, buses and etc.
OCTOBER 18, 1994 PAGE 16
ICE/Wentz stated that this road is not supposed to be
used, only as a secondary access into the school site.
He also stated that the secondary access road is on D.B.
property; therefore, if we do not give the School
District permission to use it, they cannot.
C/Ansari stated that staff was supposed to come back with
a recommendation as to which road should be used for the
primary road.
C/Papen stated that alternative 13 is practical for the
use of the road.
CM/Belanger stated that the alternative speaks for itself
in terms of the grades. He stated that staff chose
alternative 13 because of the least impact on the grades,
neighborhoods, ridgeline, etc.
MPT/Harmony stated that he favors alternative #2 which
puts the road directly behind the homes on Arciero's
property and keeps the project on Arciero's property. He
stated that he definitely does not agree with alternative
#1 which has no road to the school.
M/Werner moved, C/Papen seconded to approve alternative
03 for the roadway. By the following Roll Call vote,
motion carried 3 to 1:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Papen, M/Werner
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - MPT/Harmony
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Miller
M/Werner directed Council to item 40 and asked if there
was support for the condition recommended by staff
regarding the developer's obligation of the paving and
grading. He advised that, hearing no objections, item 40
will be as recommended by staff.
Mr. Arciero commented that he doesn't feel obligated to
build the full width road to the second entrance and if
the road goes all the way back, then the school district
and public will use it.
M/Werner directed the Council to item 44 in order to
delete the phrase "an adjoining of frontage of the" and
with no objections, this phrase will be deleted. Page 21
- no comments; page 22, item 62 regarding the reclaimed
water.
C/Papen suggested that a 10 year time limit be placed on
this obligation.
M/Werner asked if there are water lines anyway, why the
time limit.
OCTOBER 18, 1994 PAGE 17
ICE/Wentz advised that if the applicant constructed this
particular improvement, if he secured a letter from the
Walnut Valley Water District indicating that they did not
intend to provide any reclaimed water for 15 years, the
applicant is requesting that this condition be waived.
M/Werner asked if the applicant would be willing to put
it in if the time limit were 15 years and the Water
District provided a reclaimed water service to that area,
the applicant/developer would come back after this
development is finished and install the necessary lines.
CE/Wentz stated that the applicant suggested to put in
the necessary improvements for the reclaimed water so the
service would be available at a later date; however, if
the Water District said that there would be no program
like this in the near future, then the applicant/
developer would not be responsible for adding the
construction of the reclaimed water system.
M/Werner asked if the Water District could commit to the
reclaimed program.
ICE/Wentz advised that the Water District has indicated
there is not a high potential for reclaimed water within
the communities.
MPT/Harmony stated that the City is not requiring the
installation of pipes whether or not we got recycled
water, this only includes if we get the recycled water.
C/Papen advised that this would require that the
developer plan water piping for the common areas so that
they could be switched over but it would not.require the
installation of the mains and meters.
CM/Belanger explained the purpose of the condition is to
design a system in such a way to cut it over to reclaimed
water.
ICE/Wentz added that designing for reclaimed water is
more complicated because the applicant would be required
to put in several mains to handle both reclaimed and
regular water with additional costs to the developer. He
also stated that the applicant is asking that this item
be deleted, but staff is recommending that the Water
District put a time limit of 5 years in predicting the
reclaimed water irrigation.
In regard to placing a 10 -year time limit on the
condition to install water lines for later implementation
of reclaimed water, Council consensus was not to impose
the time limit.
M/Werner directed the Council to page 23, item 63
OCTOBER 18, 1994
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regarding the private community. He explained that there
are some community benefits to having an overall
city-wide policy for neighborhoods to be private;
however, he felt that there should be a minimum of
standards to allow a gated community.
C/Ansari expressed support for gated communities and
asked if there are many gated communities in D.B. that do
not have any amenities.
ICE/Wentz stated that he was not aware of any in the
immediate area; however, in other communities there have
been single family homes without amenities.
C/Ansari stated that she would like to see a study of
various communities surrounding the D.B. area that are
gated without amenities prior to signing the map.
With consensus of Council, items 63, 64 and 65 will be
deleted until a future date when the developer has an
opportunity to come back and restate this issue.
M/Werner directed the Council to page 14, item 38
regarding oak tree grubbing. He asked staff if they have
any comments.
ICE/Wentz stated that staff still recommends that the
grub material not be used in any form for the fill.
MPT/Harmony stated that these oak trees have been in this
area for hundreds of years so they need to be recycled
into a mulch.
Peter Lewandowski, U1traSystems, stated that the issue of
composting is addressed in the City's Source Reduction
and Recycling Element. Composting helps to minimize the
amount of solid waste ultimately disposed in landfills.
He stated that questions should be raised in preserving
the organic mulch because of the time frame in grading
and if the organic mulch is rich enough to use as top
soil.
M/Werner asked if there is need for concern for the
quantity of material as well as the location of the stock
piling.
ICE/Wentz advised that both of those issues would be a
concern in terms of the ultimate quantities and if the
site could handle all of it.
M/Werner asked if this mulch could be of benefit to the
school district.
C/Papen commented that the project is different from the
County project because of lot sizes, the phasing time
OCTOBER 18, 1994
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frame and the fact that Puente Hills and Western Waste
Industry landfills have grinding machines to grind green
waste.
C/Ansari expressed concerns regarding the noise that will
be generated to grind these trees.
With consensus of Council, it was agreed to delete item
38 and not compost existing heritage trees and top soil.
M/Werner directed the Council to mitigation measures,
item E, second bullet, regarding Project Proponents or
Subsequent Homeowners Association, add the wording "are
encouraged" in place of "shall." Council agreed to this
change.
M/Werner asked Clay Chaput if the School Board would
agree with the dedication of land for street purposes as
required in alternative 13.
Mr. Chaput, Assistant Superintendent, advised that the
Board had not specifically dealt with any issue relating
to the road and has no official Board position on the
road relating to dedication. He stated that the Board
agrees that there should be a secondary access road but
only in discussion.
C/Ansari asked for clarification of what tentative map
this is and a description of the tentative map that is
being approved and with what date.
ICE/Wentz advised that the map that the Council approved
was vesting tentative tract map 32400 comprised of 93
lots of which 91 are single family residential dwelling
units. He stated that it is a map dated June, 1992
encompassing a gross of 47.44 acres.
C/Papen moved, M/Werner seconded to adopt Resolution No.
94-48, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
DIAMOND BAR FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT SCH NO. 92081040 AND APPROVAL OF HILLSIDE
MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR LAND
FORM MODIFICATION AND OAR TREE REMOVAL PERMIT INVOLVING
THE REMOVAL OF 276 COAST LIVE OAKS WITH REPLACEMENT BOTH
ON AND OFF THE PROJECT SITE ASSOCIATED WITH THE
DEVELOPMENT OF VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 32400,
LOCATED WEST OF BREA CANYON ROAD AND NORTH OF PATHFINDER
ROAD IN DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF (APPLICANT - ARCIERO & SONS) Motion
carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL
MEMBERS-
Ansari, Papen, M/Werner
NOES:
COUNCIL
MEMBERS -
MPT/Harmony
ABSENT:
COUNCIL
MEMBERS -
Miller
OCTOBER 18, 1994
1.
PAGE 20
In response to C/Papen's inquiry, ICE/Wentz stated that
staff is trying to insure that the project is being
considered with respect to the environmental impact
report approved by the Council a few months ago.
Further, staff is seeking Council's support to recertify
the environmental impact report as now crafted with its
findings of fact and specific mitigation measures for the
project.
It was moved by M/Werner, seconded by C/Papen to approve
Alternative 13 for the roadway. Motion carried by the
following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Papen, M/Werner
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - MPT/Harmony
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
C/Papen moved, M/Werner seconded to adopt Resolution No.
94-48 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT SCH NO. 92081040 AND APPROVAL
OF HILLSIDE MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR LAND FORM MODIFICATION AND OAK TREE REMOVAL PERMIT
INVOLVING THE REMOVAL OF 276 COAST LIVE OAKS WITH
REPLACEMENT BOTH ON AND OFF THE PROJECT SITE ASSOCIATED
WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
32400, LOCATED WEST OF BREA CANYON ROAD AND NORTH OF
PATHFINDER ROAD IN DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF (APPLICANT - ARCIERO & SONS).
With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried:
AYES: COUNCILMEN - Ansari, Papen, M/Werner
NOES: COUNCILMEN - MPT/Harmony
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - Miller
C/Papen moved, C/Ansari seconded to adopt Resolution No.
94-49 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING THE CERTIFICATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT SCH NO. 92081040 AND APPROVAL
OF VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 32400, TO DEVELOP A 91
UNIT SUBDIVISION, LOCATED WEST OF BREA CANYON ROAD AND
NORTH OF PATHFINDER ROAD, IN DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF (APPLICANT - ARCIERO
& SONS) WITH THE CONDITIONS AS AMENDED. With the
following Roll Call vote, motion carried:
AYES: COUNCILMEN - Ansari, Papen, M/Werner
NOES: COUNCILMEN - MPT/Harmony
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - Miller
CALL TO ORDER: M/Werner re -opened the Regular
Meeting at 9:36 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Ansari, Papen, Miller,
MPT/Harmony and M/Werner.
OCTOBER 18, 1994 PAGE 21
Also present were Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Frank
Usher, Asst.'City Manager; Michael Montgomery, Interim City
Attorney; George Wentz, Interim City Engineer; Bob Rose,
Community Services Director, Jim DeStefano, Community
Development Director and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk.
2. PROCLAIMED OCTOBER 22, 1994 AS "MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY."
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Bob Huff, 1641 Fire Hollow Dr.,
stated that his personal experience with City -On -Line had been
very positive.
Dr. Lawrence Rhodes, Fiber Ct., discussed the "Notice" left at
his home during the slurring between Washington and Lycoming,
east of Brea Canyon Road. He also stated that gouge marks
were slurried over in front of his home, rather than repairing
them.
M/Werner advised that staff would look into it.
Claudia Huff, 1641 Fire Hollow Dr., expressed concern with
Alternative roads 1, 2 and 3 proposed for VTM 32400 in that
this road is very close to classrooms. She asked if it will
be a two-lane road which will it go through the Blackhawk area
and if there would be a barrier to help keep cars out of that
access.
M/Werner stated that this road was intended for drop-off and
emergency access only and he reassured that this will be
discussed with the School District.
C/Papen advised that this road is to bring the children to
school and the road was designed to go into the front new
parking lot to drop the children off.
Martha Bruske, 600 S. Great Bend, questioned why an increase
of $5,000 is needed on item 6.6 and expressed that she would
like to see the City Manager request for these types of issues
and not the City Clerk.
Wilbur Smith, 21630 Fairwind Ln., concerning item 6.5, asked
how the City will be synchronizing the lights on D.B. Blvd.
He stated that he doesn't object to City -On -Line; however; he
does object to people addressing one another with fowl
language.
Barbara Beach-Courchesne, 2021 Peaceful Hills Rd., opposed
expenditure of further funds for legal counsel as requested in
Item 6.6. She stated that a private conversation was held
during the Arciero issues.
Dr. Lawrence Rhodes stated that he was in favor of the legal
counsel for the City Council.
OCTOBER 18, 1994
PAGE 22
Joe Larutta, Sunbright Dr., expressed concern regarding
temporary signs that are seen from the 57 fwy. He advised
that the 57 fwy. is a scenic highway and no billboards are
allowed.
Terry Birrell concurred with Barbara Beach-Courchesne with
respect to legal fees spent on the Council and the City Clerk.
Don Schad, 1824 Shaded Wood Road, stated that conduct of some
users of City -On -Line is unacceptable.
4. COUNCIL CONXZNTS: Regarding concerns expressed about
the slurry seal project, CM/Belanger explained that the
contractor is required to give a minimum of 48 hours notice
and the City will be contacting the contractor; regarding the
slurrying and gouging, the City identifies areas that have to
be re -done and this particular area will be looked into and
repaired if needed. In regard to signs visible from the
freeway, CM/Belanger stated that staff will provide a report
on the issue and will get a response back to the requestor.
In regard to concerns about a "pole" in the vicinity of
Pathfinder and Brea Canyon Rd., CDD/DeStefano stated that
early this year a cellular phone company received a permit
from the City via a conditional use permit from the Planning
Commission, to allow for a temporary mono pole at the location
adjacent to Denny's. He advised that this pole is temporary
until he can get a lease agreement with the School District.
He also advised that the applicant has submitted a request for
further extension for this pole and that the application will
need to be reviewed by the Planning Commission.
C/Ansari announced a Kiwanis fund raiser to be held on
Saturday, October 22, 1994, 6:30 - 11:30, $15.00 per ticket at
the AQMD. Further, the D.B. Historical Society will hold a
Western Dinner/Dance, at the D.B. Country Club on October 28,
1994, 6:00 - 11:00 p.m., $12.50 ticket. On October 23, 1994,
12:00 - 4:00 p.m., a Sand Fest will be held at Quail Summit
School, $5.00 ticket. The D.B. Historical Society will host
a contest on "What D.B. Means To Me" for children kindergarten
through 5th grade and applications have to be in by November
8, 1994. She congratulated Myla Hardy, Silver Medalist at the
California State Games, and pointed out that Myla is in need
of sponsors.
C/Papen stated that the traffic signal synchronization program
is managed by the County and there is a project on the books
for 22 lights on D.B. Blvd. She commented on MPT/Harmony
FAXing an article regarding her lawsuit and requested the FAX
numbers so that they can be advised of the outcome.
C/Miller announced a Crime Prevention Seminar for small
business owners on Wednesday, October 26, 1994, 11:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m., admission is free.
OCTOBER 18, 1994 PAGE 23
MPT/Harmony commented on the Moreland Report and offered a
rebuttal to the Finance Dept. response. He also commented on
Prop A monies going toward subsidizing bus fares of 20% for
adults and students and 50% for senior citizens and handicap
persons.
M/Werner reported that he and C/Ansari have been very busy
with the Finance Committee making productive improvements.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 PLANNING COMMISSION - OCTOBER 24, 1994 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.2 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - OCTOBER 26, 1994 - 7:00
p.m., Heritage Park Community Center, 2900 S. Brea Canyon
Rd.
5.3 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - NOVEMBER 1, 1994 - 7:00 p.m., A4MD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: It was moved by C/Ansari, seconded by
MPT/Harmony to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception
of Items No. 6.5 and 6.6. Motion carried unanimously by the
following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Miller, Papen, MPT/
Harmony, M/Werner
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
6.1 APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF
AUGUST 16, 1994.
6.2 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER DATED OCTOBER 18, 1994 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $492,261.21.
6.3 RECEIVED & FILED TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF
JULY, 1994.
6.4 REJECTED CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - FILED BY GEORGETTE OWSIAN ON
AUGUST 5, 1994 - referred the matter to Carl Warren &
Co., the City's Claims Administrator.
MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR:
6.5 NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION ON
DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD AT FOUNTAIN SPRINGS AND SHADOW
CANYON DRIVE - MPT/Harmony asked CM/Belanger if this
Notice was for the traffic signal installation and if
staff is still holding a 10% retention on the project.
CM/Belanger responded that staff holds 10% retentions
until Notices of Completion are signed off.
In response to MPT/Harmony Senior Engineer Liu reported
that a previous payment was the 90% promise payment and
OCTOBER 18, 1994 PAGE 24
the 10% retention payment will not be released until 30
days after the Notice ork er stated
wasp tle complete until tion. He hSeptember
that constructionn idea didn't have a
21, 1994 and untilcould that
bedate,
readystaff
when this item he council to take
action.
ICE/Wentz also pointed out that these items are not
brought in front of the Council until there is an
agreement between both the contractor
for the project
inspector on-site that all requirements
have been complete.
MPT/Harmony moved, C/pnsari seconded to accept work
performed by Macadee Electrical Construction and
authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of completionapproved
and release any retention amounts per previously
plans and specifications. tion carried unanimously by
the following Roll Call vote
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Miller, Ansari, Papen, MPT/
AYES: Harmony, M/Werner
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
SE CONTRACT
6.6 LEGAL COUNSEL _ AUTHORIZATION TO TO RECALL PAPEN AND MIL ER V LYNDA BURGS ST
RE: COMMITTEE
ET AL. - C/Ansari stated that she requested the dollar
She commented
amount of the fees to review privately. have not
that the fees to date seem very high since they
gone to trial.
CM/Belanger stated that it would be ocssible to to sho wthe
fees; however, it is not City'sprocedure
itemized billing becan
ause of the He a adv sed s as thato whis
the attorney is doing.
recommendation would be to not provide this in
to anyone until the case is settled.
M/Werner asked who is approving the oversight of this
attorney.
that the expenses are being reviewed
CM/Belanger advised
by himself.
e current fees and the fees requested
M/Werner asked if th
are reasonable.
d that given the nature of the
CM/Belanger advise
litigation, they are reasonable dollars.
MPT/Harmony asked what the City has gotten for $10,000.
He also commented on the attorney
his seeing the
signatures and we're still paying
OCTOBER 18, 1994 PAGE 26
programs and activities, Council direction to City staff
(see memo in packet) and other matters related to City
Council relationships - Continued to November 1, 1994.
8.4 CITY COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEES - Continued to November 1,
1994.
8.5 TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 51253, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
92-12, AND OAK TREE PERMIT NO. 92-9; AND ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT NO. 92-1 (APPLICANT: SASAK CORPORATION).
Continued from October 4, 1994 - The applicant requested
approval of a 21 unit single family residential
development proposed on 6.7 acres located adjacent to
Morning Sun Drive. The applicant requested a continuance
to October 18, 1994.
It was moved by C/Miller, seconded by MPT/Harmony to
continue the matter to November 1, 1994 at 6:00 p.m.
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Miller, Papen, MPT/
Harmony, M/Werner
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
8.6 HERITAGE PARK COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING - Continued to
November 1, 1994.
8.7 ORDINANCE NO. XX (1994) - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ESTABLISHING A
PURCHASING SYSTEM AND REPEALING ORDINANCES 20(1989) and
20A(1989) - The City's current Purchasing Ordinance has
been revised to provide clarification, and to include new
sections which make the Purchasing System more efficient
and effective. It was determined that it would be more
beneficial if an entirely new Ordinance was prepared,
repealing Ordinances 20 and 20A(1989), and establishing
a new purchasing system in a different format. The
proposed Ordinance has been reviewed by the City Council
Finance Committee and the Finance Committee recommends
approval -.Continued to November 1, 1994.
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9.1 ON-CALL CONTRACTS:
9.1.1 AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR PROFESSIONAL PLAN CHECKING
AND PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTION SERVICES - It was moved
by MPT/Harmony, seconded by M/Werner to retain
Bryan Stirrat & Associates, Charles Abbott &
Associates, Inc., Hall and Foreman, Inc. and Ron
Kranzer & Associates Civil Engineers, Inc. to
provide professional plan checking and public works
inspection services on an as -needed basis for a
period of two years effective October 191 1994.
OCTOBER 18, 1994
PAGE 27
Motion carried unanimously by the following Roll
Call vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Miller, Papen,
AYES: MPT/Harmony, M/Werner
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
9.1.2 AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SOILS
ng r
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
recommended approval of the 9.1.1 and 9.1.2 to
provide underlying contractual authorizationto
engage a variety of firms for plan checking, public
works inspection and geotechnical evaluation.
In response to C/Ansari regarding award of plan
checking contracts on an as -needed basis equally to
hat these
all firms, CM/Belanger responded ast but this
services have not been rotated in the P on_call.
will provide needed services to the City
Wilbur Smith, 21630 Fairwind Ln., asked if there
are retainer fees required with these contracts.
CM/Belanger stated that there are no retainers
involved.
It was moved by C/Miller, seconded by M/Werner to
retain Engineering and Environmental Geology
Kleinfelder and Leighton and
Associates,
Associates, to provide professional soils an
geotechnical engineering services on an as -needed
basis for a period of two years effective October the
19, 1994. Motion carried unanimously
following Roll Call vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Miller, Papen,
AYES: MPT/Harmony, M/Werner
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
9 .2 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER AND RECREATION GUIDE:
mber 1, 1994.VERSUS 4
ISSUES PER YEAR
10. ANNOUNCENENTB:
None.
11. CLOSED SESSION:
None held.
OCTOBER 18, 1994
12. ADJO �e meeting
conduct,
1, 1994 at 6:00 p•m-
ATTEST:
Mayor
PAGE 28
iness to
There being no further to November
was adjourned at 11:00 P.
LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING CONKISSION
AUGUST 8p 1994
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Meyer called the meeting'to order at 7:03 p.m. at the
South Coast Air Quality Management District Auditorium, 21865
East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by VC/Plunk.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Meyer; Vice Chairwoman Plunk,
Commissioners: Flamenbaum, Schad, and
Fong
Also Present: Community Development Director James
DeStefano; Assistant Planner Ann Lungu;
Associate Planner Rob Searcy; Interim
City Attorney Michael Montgomery;
Engineer Consultant Mike Myers;
Consultant Karen Warner; Administrative
Secretary Marilyn Ortiz
C/Flamenbaum arrived at 7:35 p.m.
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COK[ENTS
Max Maxwell, 3211 Bent Twig Lane, feels the slope density
issue should again be opened to public comment. He stated
the Hillside Management Ordinance should have been included
in the Land Use Element and not the Housing Element.
Wilbur Smith, 21630 Fair Wind Lane, asked if the Planning
Commission feels any obligation to consider the General Plan
prepared by GPAC or is the Planning Commission working
independent of the GPAC document.
Chair/Meyer responded the document being reviewed is the
General Plan presented by the General Plan Advisory
Committee. The Planning Commission is acting in an advisory
capacity, reviewing the document, and making recommendations
to the City Council based upon the State law.
Chair/Meyer declared the public comment portion of the
meeting closed.
August 8, 1994 Page 2 Planning Commission
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of July 11, 1994
VC/Plunk referring to Page 7 asked that "carried
unanimously" be corrected to reflect the actual split
vote. Correct the spelling in the first sentence on
Page 12 to read: "Make the fact known,_,,-"
C/Fong requested Page 4, line four from the bottom, "to
applicant's property" be correct "to appellant's
property". On Page 6, third paragraph from the bottom,
second line, he questioned the term "knitted" soil.
CDD/DeStefano suggested the sentence be changed to
read: "C/Schad indicated his concerns with the
retaining wall, the footings, and the soil." C/Fong
continued, on Page 14, third paragraph, correct
spelling of Christopher Lee to "Li".
C/Schad requested corrected spelling of his name.
Chair/Meyer suggested the minutes could be shortened.
A motion was made by VC/Plunk and seconded by C/Schad
to adopt the minutes as amended. The motion was
carried 4-1 with the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Plunk, Schad, Fong,
Chair/Meyer
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Flamenbaum
CDD/DeStefano explained the city is currently taking
bids for a new transcriptionist.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Conditional Use Permit No. 93-3, Variance No. 93-1, Oak
Tree Permit No. 93-1, Negative Declaration No. 93-5.
AP/Lungu reported that on May 24, 1993 the Planning
Commission approved Variance No. 93-1, Conditional Use
Permit No. 93-3, and Oak Tree Permit No. 93-1 with
conditions as stated in Resolution 93-13. Condition
(X) of this resolution stated that the grant shall be
valid for one year and must be exercised (i.e.
August 8, 1994 Page 3 Planning commission
substantial construction including but not limited to
grading, footings, foundations etc.) within that period
or the grant would expire. A one year extension may be
requested in writing and submitted to the city 30 days
prior to the expiration date of this grant.
In addition, a grading and drainage easement was to be
obtained prior to the recordation, and recorded prior
to the issuance of a grading permit. As a result of
these conditions, on June 6, 1994, the engineer for the
subject property submitted a letter dated May 23, 1994
requesting an extension of time. The letter indicates
there were difficulties regarding the slope and
drainage easements and the proper legal terminology for
the recorded document. Resolving these difficulties to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer took longer than
anticipated. The signature of the property owner of
Lot 158 could not be obtained until after June 1, 1994.
Therefore, an extension of time was needed.
The only change from the previously approved resolution
is the deletion of a retaining wall between lot 156 and
lot 158.
Since the Planning Commission's approval, the applicant
has worked with the City to meet all of the conditions
of approval. There are a few outstanding conditions,
which will be met prior to the issuance of the grading
permit. After conferring with the City Engineer and
reviewing the conditions of approval, it appears the
applicant will be ready to obtain a grading permit in
the near future. Although the Code permits a one year
extension, staff believes a six month extension of time
is adequate.
Staff recommends the Planning Commission grant a six
month extension.
Carl Cobbins, Engineer for the project, stated all of
the conditions have been met and easements have been
recorded.
Chair/Meyer asked why it has taken a year to obtain the
signatures and the easements.
Mr. Cobbins responded part of the reason was getting
the final approvals from the City's Engineering
Department. The problem was the wording of the
August S, 1994 Page 4 Planning Commission
easements and changing City Attorney during the
process.
CE/Myers stated the applicant needs to start the work
immediately because of the rainy season. If there is
not substantial work done, damage could be caused to
this project and adjacent properties.
Chair/Meyer asked if the request for an extension might
be a delay tactic.
CE/Myers responded he could not speak to the motivation
of the client.
Jake Williams, owner of the property, stated the
biggest conflict was the confrontation with the prior
City Attorney. The two attorneys seemed to have
different views of how the easements should be worded
and it took months to resolve. He indicated he had
been trying to get the project completed for three or
four years. Finally, he put the matter in the hands of
the professionals. It is still not resolved. He
further stated he is very motivated and has only
stopped work because of the City.
In response to Chair/Meyer, Mr. Williams stated he
could complete the work within 20 days.
VC/Plunk asked if the work could be completed by
October 15.
CE/Myers responded there is considerable shortage of
fill material which could seriously impact any progress
of the work. He continued that if the work is not
completed by October 1, he would like to see a
submittal of an erosion control plan. It is feasible
to complete the project by October 15.
Chair/Meyer declared the public hearing closed.
A motion was made by VC/Plunk and seconded by C/Schad
to grant the six month extension with the understanding
that substantial grading will be completed by October
1, 1994. If not, an erosion control plan will be
prepared to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. The
motion was carried 4-1 with the following roll call
vote:
August 8, 1994 Page 5 Planning Commission
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Plunk, Schad, Fong,
Chair/Meyer
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Flamenbaum
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
OLD BUSINESS - None
Chair Meyer directed staff to respond to a letter received
from the Diamond Bar Country Estates Association regarding
the development of Tract No. 47850.
NEW BUSINESS - None
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
1. ADOPTION OF THE 1994 DRAFT GENERAL PLAN
A. HOUSING ELEMENT
CDD/DeStefano reported the Planning Commission
concluded the last meeting with a discussion regarding
Page II -14, Table II -4. The numbers, in terms of
potential residential development, have been modified
and will again be modified pending further review. The
numbers also change on Page II -16. The issue is
insuring that proper sites have been identified where
vacant land exists.
Chair/Meyer declared the public hearing open.
Max Maxwell, 3211 Bent Twig Lane, stated the Planning
Commission should follow the guidelines of the Hillside
Management Ordinance in the development of a slope
density formula.
Wilbur Smith, 21630 Fair Wind Lane, indicated he agrees
with Mr. Maxwell. He further stated he believes the
emphasis should be on the number of units rather than
on the buildable land. The Hillside Management
Ordinance should be written after the policy statement
is made in the General Plan.
Bob Huff, 1641 Firehollow Drive, commented the
completed revisions are well done. The GPAC slope
August 8, 1994 Page 4 Planning Commission
density formula together with the Hillside Management
Ordinance results in a no -growth situation. He further
observed natural hillsides are nice, but landscaped
open space is not a sin. He encourages the Planning
Commission to support clustering houses to maximize
open space.
Steve Nice, 2621 Rising Star Drive, stated in his
opinion the Planning Commission should review the plan
submitted by GPAC to determine any technical and/or
legal difficulties. This is a citizens' based
committee and a citizens' prepared General Plan. It
should be edited and passed along to the City Council.
Gary Neely, 344 Canoecove Drive, referred to the chart
on Page II -14. He indicated the chart is not accurate
according to the information he has. He offered a
revised chart to the Planning Commission.
Wilbur Smith stated he did not understand how the
Planning Commission can take information from a private
citizen.
RECESS:
RECONVENE:
CDD/DeStefano indicated the table is a result of the
GPAC Land Use Map. When the Planning Commission
concludes its recommendations for the Land Use Map, the
table will be refined.
Chair/Meyer recessed the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
Chair/Meyer reconvened the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
C/Fong suggested the Planning Commission defer the
housing density portion of the Housing Element to a
later date and continue with the Housing Element
beginning on Page II -17, Government Restraint, finish
the Housing Element and go into the Circulation
Element.
VC/Plunk indicated she has sufficient information to
proceed with the Housing Element. However, there is an
alternative document on the Circulation Element
recommended by the Traffic and Transportation
Commission. The Planning Commission needs concurrence
as to which document will be utilized.
August 8, 1994 page 7 planning Commission
Chair/Meyer announced the Planning Commission would
continue with the Housing Element and defer the
Circulation Element to a later meeting. As a result,
CE/Myers was excused from the meeting.
C/Flamenbaum requested that Page II -21, paragraph four,
the last sentence be changed to read: "The 800 acre
Tres Hermanos parcel will also require installation of
infrastructure."
Staff was directed to update b. Land and Construction
Costs, on Page II -21.
Responding to C/Flamenbaum, Karen Warner recommended
the first sentence of the last paragraph on Page II -21
be omitted. The Commission concurred.
C/Fong indicated "the" should be stricken from the
fifth paragraph, Page II -21 so the sentence reads: "In
addition, Diamond Bar is a "housing rich/jobs poor
community", and needs the limited amount of commercial
land designated in the General Plan to maintain its tax
base to serve the residential population."
VC/Plunk suggested the second sentence of paragraph two
on Page II -21 be changed to read: "Development on such
severely sloped parcels may rec ire modification to the
natural terrain which significantly adds to the cost of
development. She further stated "moderate to high"
should be stricken from the first sentence of the third
paragraph, Page II -21 so the sentence reads: In
addition to slope constraints, many of the hillsides in
Diamond Bar have a potential for landslides."
C/Flamenbaum recommended the second paragraph, e.
Contractual Constraints, be removed.
Chair/Meyer requested that paragraph three under d.
Speculation, Page II -23, be stricken.
VC/Plunk suggested "open space" in the third paragraph,
e. Contractual Constraints, Page II -23 be changed to
"vacant land" so the sentence reads: "Major vacant
land areas in Diamond Bar subject to development
restrictions are mapped in Figure II -3."
C/Fong recommended titling the Figure II -3 map on Page
II -24 "General Locations of Vacant Lands Subject to
August 8, 1994 Page s Planning commission
Development Restrictions"
The commission directed staff to reword Goal 1. Page
II -26.
C/Flamenbaum recommended changing Strategy 1.1.1, Page
II -26 to read: "Where feasible, consider
commercial/office developments which propose a
residential component as part of an overall mixed use
concept."
C/Flamenbaum recommended changing the first sentence of
Strategy 1.1.2 to read: "Ensure the Cityfs development
standards do not unduly constrain the creation of
affordable housing."
VC/Plunk questioned the legality of Strategy 1.1.10 on
Page II -27. Karen Warner responded that whenever the
City is offering some form of concession, additional
restrictions may be placed on those units.
C/Fong recommended the last bullet under Strategy
1.1.6, Page II -27 be changed to read: "Maintain timely
review of EIRs as required by law."
VC/Plunk recommended with respect to Goal 2., Page II -
27, the prior statement be reinstated to read:
"Encourage adequate housing opportunities for all
economic segments of the community, regardless of age,
race, ethnic background, national origin, religion,
family size, sex, marital status, physical conditions,
or any other arbitrary factors."
Chair/Meyer pointed out Objective 2.1 should indicate
1130 Low Income (Seasons Apartment)".
CDD/DeStefano suggested under Strategy 2.2.1, Page II -
28, delete "counter" and add in its place "places
throughout the City" so that the strategy reads:
"Continue to distribute information regarding the
activities of the City to assist in the resolution of
housing discrimination cases through placement of fair
housing brochures at public places throughout the City
and provide referrals to the Long Beach Fair Housing
Council."
VC/Plunk recommended adding "presently" to the last
sentence, third bullet under California Housing Finance
August 8, 1994 Vag* 9 planning commission
RECESS:
RECONVENE:
Agency on Page II -30 so that it reads: "Loans are due
on sale and presently carry 3 percent simple interest."
VC/Plunk suggested add "As appropriate" and strike
"housing" under Strategy 2.3.8, Page I1-31, so that it
now reads: "As appropriate, encourage the development
of child care facilities in conjunction with new
development."
A motion was made by C/Flamenbaum and seconded by
Chair/Meyer to add back strategy 3.1.3 on Page II -32.
The motion was carried 4-1 with the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
Flamenbaum, Chair/Meyer,
C/Fong, VC/Plunk
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
Schad
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
VC/Plunk recommended adding Strategy 3.1.5, Page II -32
to read: "Enforce City's Property Maintenance
ordinance to maintain the quality of existing
neighborhoods."
Chair/Meyer recessed the meeting at 10:30 p.m.
Chair/Meyer reconvened the meeting at 10:35 p.m.
The Planning Commission consensus is to include slope
density in the General Plan and adopt the definition as
it exists in the Hillside Management Ordinance.
A motion was made by C/Flamenbaum and seconded by
Chair/Meyer, that the slope density factor would
initially kick in at 25 percent. The motion was
carried 3-2 with the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Flamenbaum, VC/Plunk,
Chair/Meyer
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Schad, Fong
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
Chair/Meyer suggested that members of the Commission
review neighboring hillsides and come back to address
August 8, 1994 page to planning Commission
the slope density factor.
C/Flamenbaum suggested his motion could be revisited
following the review.
A motion was made by C/Schad and seconded by
C/Flamenbaum to adjourn the meeting. The motion was
carried unanimously.
Chair/Meyer declared the meeting adjourned at 11:20
p.m.
Respectfully,
/s/ James DeStefann
James DeStefano
Secretary
Attest:
/s/ David Meyer
David Meyer
Chairman
MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
AUGUST 15, 1994
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. at the
South Coast Air Quality Management District Office, 21865 East
Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner
Flamenbaum.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Meyer; Vice Chairwoman Plunk,
Commissioners: Flamenbaum, Schad, and
Fong
Also Present: Community Development Director James
DeStefano; Associate Planner Rob Searcy;
Interim City Attorney Michael
Montgomery; Engineer Consultant Mike
Myers; Administrative Secretary Marilyn
Ortiz
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS
Max Maxwell, 3211 Bent Twig Lane, feels the public is not
being given enough opportunity to speak.
Wilbur Smith, 21630 Fair Wind Lane, believes the Planning
Commission should start with the document furnished by GPAC
and delivered to the Commission by CDD/DeStefano.
Barbara Bruske, Diamond Bar, appreciates being contacted by
VC/Plunk. She feels GPAC submitted a "citizens plan" and
the Planning Commission is taking too long in its
deliberation.
Barbara Beach-Courchesne, Diamond Bar, feels the opinion of
the GPAC members is not being respected by the Planning
Commission.
Bob Huff, 1641 Fire Hollow Drive, thanked the Planning
Commission for doing a good job.
Chair/Meyer declared the Public Comment portion of the
meeting closed.
August 15, 1994 Page 2 Planning commission
OLD BUSINESS - None
NEW BIISINESS - None
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
1. ADOPTION OF THE 1994 DRAFT GENERAL PLAN
A. HOUSING ELEMENT
CDD/DeStefano reported the Planning Commission
concluded the last meeting with a discussion regarding
slope density and what it means in terms of the
remaining vacant properties in Diamond Bar which are
suitable for development. In response to a request by
the Planning commission, staff provided the Commission
a handout indicating the slope percentages on these
vacant properties.
Staff recommends the Planning Commission conclude the
review of the Housing Element and move on to the
Circulation Element.
GPAC has presented the Circulation Element document for
the Planning Commission review. In February, 1994,
Gary Neely presented an alternative viewpoint of the
Circulation Element. His document was not reviewed by
GPAC. On June 30, 1994, GPAC indicated the material
presented by Mr. Neely warranted further study by the
Planning Commission and the City Council. Included in
the Planning Commission packet is the Traffic and
Transportation Commission/Neely version of the
Circulation Element in addition to the GPAC recommended
Circulation Element. Staff recommends the Planning
Commission review the GPAC document as the basis for
analysis and recommendation to the City Council.
CDD/DeStefano stated a zone change request has been
received from Abel Howe regarding property at 1035 1/2
Banning Way. Mr. Howe desires a change from
agricultural zoning to a commercial class which would
permit a proposed motel and restaurant project and
other commercial uses. Staff recommends the Planning
Commission receive and file the letter and direct staff
to communicate to the property owner the process for
filing a zone change.
August 15, 1994 Page 3 Planning Commission
CDD/DeStefano further stated a copy of an August 12,
1994 City On -Line communication from Gary Neely
regarding the Housing Element is included in the
Commission packet.
Chair/Meyer reiterated the Planning Commission
consensus is that a slope density formula is a
reasonable approach for setting a control measure on
hillside development and requested the Commission to
continue the discussion for setting policy framework
for a slope density formula.
Chair/Meyer declared the Public Hearing portion of the
meeting reopened with regard to the Housing Element.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
1. 1994 DRAFT GENERAL PLAN
A. HOUSING ELEMENT
Gary Neely, 344 Canoecove Drive, stated the figures on
table II -1 on Page II -15 are incorrect; Table II -4 on
Page II -14 is incorrect and there is no itemization and
no definition of mixed use ranges. He further stated a
compromise for slope density would be the GPAC formula
for rural residential and the Planning Commission
formula for the other four residential areas.
Wilbur Smith, 21630 Fair Wind Lane, explained the slope
density formula was arrived at because of the
geotechnical problems of the back area of "The
Country".
Responding to C/Fong, Mr. Smith stated the GPAC slope
density applies to rural residential.
Max Maxwell, 3211 Bent Twig Lane, feels the slope
density should apply to all designations and not just
rural residential.
CDD/DeStefano commented the tables referenced by Mr.
Neely are the tables presented to the Planning
Commission based upon GPAC's recommendations for land
use designations. The number of acres that appear to
be available for development and the amount of feasible
dwelling units based upon the average slopes of the
properties, is a summation provided by the consultant.
August 15, 1994 Page 4 Planning commission
In addition, the maps are a compilation of GPAC's
recommendations. With respect to the percentages of
slope and the identified properties, a GPAC member
raised the issue of applying a slope density formula
specifically to the rural residential land use
classification at the May 24, 1994 GPAC meeting. From
the discussion by the GPAC members, a decision was made
to apply the slope density formula to rural residential
properties only.
With respect to the Housing Element, GPAC's direction
to staff and recommendation to the Planning Commission
was to consider a more "constraints oriented" Housing
Element response to the State of California. The
reason the slope density formula is repeated in the
Housing Element is to show there is not a great deal of
vacant property remaining in Diamond Bar, and what is
left may not be leveled without due consideration.
Therefore, Diamond Bar may not be able to meet the
mandate to provide all of the low and moderate income
housing referred to in the State of California
communications.
A motion was made by C/Flamenbaum and seconded by
C/Schad to apply the slope density to the City of
Diamond Bar and its sphere of influence. The motion
was carried 4-1 with the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Flamenbaum, Schad, Fong
Chair/Meyer
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Plunk
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
RECESSED:
RECONVENED:
Chair/Meyer recessed the meeting at 8:24 p.m.
Chair/Meyer reconvened the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
A motion was made by C/Fong and seconded by C/Schad to
table the slope density formula question and go on to
the Circulation Element. The motion was carried 3-2
with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fong, Schad, VC/Plunk
C/Flamenbaum, Chair Meyer
None
None
COMMISSIONERS:
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
August 15, 1994 Page 5 Planning Commission
C/Fong suggested on Page II -14, third paragraph, the
last sentence be corrected to show 14.2 acres. Table
II -4 should be corrected by staff. CDD/DeStefano
indicated there will be additional changes/corrections
to Table II -4.
On Page II -22, Figure II -2, legend "Historic Landslide"
add to the footnote a second sentence to read:
"Location and existence of landslides must be confirmed
by site specific investigations."
B. CIRCULATION ELEMENT
CDD/DeStefano stated the Circulation Element is a major
component in the vision statements which incorporated a
reduction of regional traffic impact on local streets.
The issue is whether Diamond Bar will continue to
accommodate the traffic or incorporate measures which
will discourage traffic from using Diamond Bar as a
bypass.
This element is one of the seven required elements of
the General Plan and is most closely related to the
Land Use Element. Therefore, consistency is a most
important component of the application of the goals,
objectives, and strategies within the element. In
addition to streets, highways, and the movement of
automobiles through the community, railroad, aviation,
bicycle, horse trail and transit services, etc. and the
movement of goods and services, must be considered.
Because Diamond Bar is substantially developed and is
immediately adjacent to, and part of, the regional
network of transportation routes, the opportunities are
somewhat limited. Consideration must be given to the
placement of some new future roads within the community
and its sphere of influence and expanding the existing
capacity of the current major intersections.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission utilize
the GPAC document in its review process together with
the background guidelines provided by the State of
California Office of Planning and Research.
Chair/Meyer declared the Public Hearing portion of the
meeting open with respect to the Circulation Element.
August 15, 1994 Page 6 Planning Commission
Max Maxwell, 3211 Bent Twig Lane, again stated the
Planning Commission is not giving the public time to
present their input.
Gary Neely, 344 Canoecove Drive, stated he did not
write the submitted document. The document was edited
from OPR, MEA and DIGS documents except for the portion
regarding Tres Hermanos, which he did write. He
indicated the Traffic and Transportation Commission
asked him to participate in the process. He questioned
the reason staff did not present the Traffic and
Transportation Commission document along with the GPAC
document. He supports the document which the Traffic
and Transportation Commission has presented to the
Planning Commission.
Wilbur Smith, 21630 Fair Wind Lane, stated he has not
received the requested information regarding
projections and comparisons of traffic flow with
neighboring communities. He is also concerned that
there have been no definitive suggestions formulated to
improve future projected traffic flow in Diamond Bar.
Responding to VC/Plunk, Mr. Smith indicated the traffic
problems in Southern California are characteristic of
the area, and it is unreasonable to expect that Diamond
Bar will have no traffic problems when the surrounding
communities have significant traffic problems. Land
use intensity can be controlled by the city, whereas,
traffic cannot be controlled to an unreasonable degree
since Diamond Bar is part of a traffic corridor
connecting other communities.
Bob Huff, 1640 Fire Hollow Drive, stated he believes
GPAC is against a road through Tonner Canyon. He feels
the Traffic and Transportation Commission document
presented to GPAC by Commissioner Chavers merits
consideration by the Planning Commission.
Barbara Beach-Courchesne, Diamond Bar, indicated GPAC
made a concerted effort to incorporate the public's
wishes and if Mr. Neely felt the GPAC document was so
flawed, he had ample opportunity to present it to the
Planning Commission. The Circulation Element is one of
the most sensitive elements of the General Plan and can
be very divisive.
August 15, 1994 Page 7 Planning commission
Martha Bruske, Diamond Bar, asked the Planning
Commission to consider the Traffic and Transportation
Commission document. She stated she is against a road
through Tonner Canyon. Mrs. Bruske again asked for a
traffic light at Gold Rush Drive and Diamond Bar
Boulevard.
Responding to VC/Plunk, CE/Myers indicated there is a
traffic signal proposed for Gold Rush Drive and Diamond
Bar Boulevard. In response to Chair/Meyer, CE/Myers
indicated the cost for a traffic signal is
approximately $150,000 and the signals will be
synchronized. The cost is funded by gas tax, general
fund and developers fees. CDD/DeStefano indicated
traffic signals are also funded by other grants from
the State of California.
Ken Anderson, Diamond Bar, asked if there would be a
final version of the Circulation Element from the
Traffic and Transportation Commission, or is the
document which was distributed one which the Planning
Commission is considering to approve or replace the
existing GPAC document.
Chair/Meyer responded the Planning Commission does not
approve or replace any part of the document. The
Commission merely makes recommendations to the City
Council. The document received for consideration was
created by the GPAC and during the public hearing
process the commission attempts to obtain input from
every source.
Mr. Anderson continued he believes the DKS document is
a flawed document. Building a Tonner Canyon road will
not help the traffic situation in Diamond Bar. He
would like to see vision in the Circulation Element
with inclusion of alternate traffic methods such as
bike paths and consideration of related noise levels.
VC/Plunk stated the MTA is planning a regional
coordination meeting on September 6, 1994.
Max Maxwell, Diamond Bar, would like to see a
correction of the SR57 and SR60 merger as a solution to
Diamond Barts traffic problems. He suggested the
Tonner Canyon road could connect to the SR55 instead of
the SR57.
August 15, 1994 Page 8 Planning COmsissiOn
Gary Neely, Diamond Bar, stated there are only four
suggested changes in the Traffic and Transportation
Commission document. There is no Tonner Canyon Road
proposed in either document. There is a road called
"Tonner Canyon Scenic Highway" which does not go
through the canyon.
RECESS: Chair/Meyer recessed the meeting at 10:00 P.M.
RECONVENE: Chair/Meyer reconvened the meeting at 10:15 p.m.
Regarding Page V-5, Table V-1, last sentence,
C/Flamenbaum suggested striking the word "desirable"..
The commission concurred.
A motion was made by C/Schad and seconded by
C/Flamenbaum to accept the Circulation Element as
recommended by GPAC with the correction recommended by
C/Flamenbaum.
VC/Plunk stated that to offhandedly and for purposes of
expediency adopt the Circulation Element without
entertaining the Traffic and Transportation Commission
input, is foolish. Chair/Meyer stated he agrees.
VC/Plunk asked staff if the Traffic and Transportation
Commission document could be merged with the GPAC
document.
CE/Myers indicated that since there has not been a
review of the Traffic and Transportation Commission
document it could be a very difficult task of
wordsmithing.
The motion was defeated 3-2 with the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Schad, Flamenbaum
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Fong, VC/Plunk,
Chair/Meyer
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
CDD/DeStefano suggested consideration of portions of
the Traffic and Transportation Commission document. He
cautioned that too much detail would necessitate a
General Plan Amendment if changes became necessary.
August 15, 1994 Pago 9 Planning Commission
C/Flamenbaum asked if a Tonner Canyon road is
warranted. He is against the road and believes it will
merely move the traffic flow from one area of Diamond
Bar to another and not cure the problem.
C/Fong stated he is also against the road and that
solutions should be considered outside the City of
Diamond Bar and its sphere of influence.
C/Schad indicated he and the City of Brea, are against
a road through Tonner Canyon.
VC/Plunk stated, as an alternative, she would consider
a road around Tonner Canyon.
C/Fong suggested the Planning Commission include the
encouragement of additional mass transit within the
Circulation Element. The emphasis should be on moving
people and goods, not automobiles.
A motion was made by C/Schad and seconded by
C/Flamenbaum that there be no road built through the
area referred to as Tonner Canyon.
Chair/Meyer asked how this recommendation fits in with
the regional scheme.
C/Schad responded he is working with a Whittier group
on the Chino Hills/Puente Hills wildlife corridor
studies which involves 11 cities. The purpose is to
preserve and improve wildlife corridor movements which
were existing prior to the influx of man. A road in
Tonner Canyon will sever that possibility.
C/Flamenbaum stated according to the July 18, 1994
Traffic and Transportation Commission meeting minutes,
council member Ansari is a member of the Four -Corners
Committee. Thus, there appears to be contact with
neighboring communities regarding Tonner Canyon.
C/Flamenbaum called for the question.
The motion was passed 4-1 with the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Schad, Fong, Flamenbaum,
Chair/Meyer
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Plunk
August 15, 1994
Page 10 planning Commission
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
A motion was made by C/Fong and seconded by C/Schad to
modify Page V-14, Strategy 1.1.4, last sentence, to
read: "In recognition of the environmental sensitivity
of SEA15, no major transportation corridor is to be
constructed through Tonner Canyon." The motion failed
3-2 with the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Fong, Schad
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Flamenbaum, VC/Plunk,
Chair/Meyer
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
A motion was made by VC/Plunk and seconded by
Chair/Meyer to accept GPAC's recommendation. The
motion was carried 3-2 with the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Plunk, Chair/Meyer,
Flamenbaum
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Fong, Schad
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
Chair/Meyer asked the Planning Commission to complete
the Housing Element slope density issue and the
Circulation Element at the next meeting.
C/Flamenbaum addressed the four suggested Neely
changes. The first strategy, 1.1.14, has been dealt
with by the Planning Commission. The second strategy,
1.1.6, appears to offer no significant change.
CDD/DeStefano suggested that Mr. Neely's suggested
language for strategy 1.1.6 could be incorporated as a
new strategy 1.1.7.
C/Flamenbaum suggested strategy 1.1.7 is already
covered throughout the document with the exception of
the proposed six lanes on Diamond Bar Boulevard. The
Commission unanimously rejected Mr. Neely's suggestion.
CDD/DeStefano suggested the inclusion of Mr. Neely's
strategy 1.3.5. The commission concurred.
August 15, 1994 Page 11 Planning Commission
C/Flamenbaum stated Mr. Neely's strategy 1.3.2 warrants
more discussion and debate at the next meeting.
A motion was made by C/Fong and seconded by
C/Flamenbaum to adjourn the meeting. The motion was
carried unanimously.
Chair/Meyer declared the meeting adjourned at 11:32
p.m. to be continued August 23, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. at
the South Coast Air Quality Management District office.
Respectfully,
/s/ James DeStefano
James DeStefano
Secretary
Attest:
/s/ David Meyer
David Meyer
Chairman
MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
AUGUST 23, 1994
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. at the
South Coast Air Quality Management District office, 21865 East
Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Chairman
Meyer.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Meyer; Vice Chairwoman Plunk,
Commissioners: Schad, and Fong
Also Present: Associate Planner Rob Searcy; Assistant
Planner Ann Lungu; Interim City Attorney
Michael Montgomery; Engineer Consultant
Mike Myers; Administrative Secretary
Marilyn Ortiz; and Consultant Don Cotton
Absent: Commissioner Flamenbaum and Community
Development Director James DeStefano
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS
Wilbur Smith, 21630 Fair Wind Lane, asked if the new signals
on Diamond Bar Boulevard will be synchronized for better
traffic control.
CE/Myers responded the traffic lights will be synchronized
the full length of Diamond Bar Boulevard.
Max Maxwell, 3211 Bent Twig Lane, stated he believes the
Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Bramelea property
is a non-binding agreement.
ICA/Montgomery responded that it is a non-binding agreement.
Chair/Meyer declared the Matters from the Public/Audience
Public Comment portion of the meeting closed.
Chair/Meyer stated the City Council would like to have the
Planning Commission complete deliberation of the 1994 Draft
General Plan by September 12, 1994.
August 23, 1994 Page 2 Planning Commission
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
1. ADOPTION OF THE 1994 DRAFT GENERAL PLAN
A. CIRCULATION ELEMENT
AP/Searcy recommended the Planning Commission Planning
Commission decide whether to include the fifth strategy
in the draft document of the Circulation Element.
CE/Myers reported there is a marked and signed bicycle
route designated on both sides of Pathfinder Road to
Brea Canyon Road. The painting has been refreshed from
time to time during the annual striping maintenance
contracts, however, because this predates cityhood,
there appears resolution by the City of Diamond Bar
designating this as a bicycle route. This can be a
consideration of the Planning Commission for inclusion
in the General Plan of designated routes. On September
13, 1994 the MTA will hear from their consultant
regarding bikeways for the San Gabriel Valley. There
are no additional recommendations for bikeways from
staff in addition to those presented by GPAC.
Responding to Chair/Meyer, CE/Myers recommended the
Planning Commission wait for the recommendations from
the September 13, 1994 MTA meeting.
J. Todd Chavers, Traffic and Transportation Commission
stated he and Commissioner Istik were the delegates to
the final GPAC meetings and reported back to the
Traffic and Transportation Commission. Commissioner
Chavers indicated the existing Circulation Element had
been depleted and did not offer logic from existing
conditions to future conditions to substantiating the
goals and strategies which the Traffic and
Transportation Commission should be incorporated. He
further stated he is appearing before the Planning
Commission without the blessing of the Traffic and
Transportation to present his own comments on the
revised document.
Drawing attention to Page V-6, Mr. Chavers indicated
the table which describes Level of Service at
Intersections is included in the MEA only, and should
be included in the General Plan. Page V-8, 9, 10 and
11 present existing conditions in the MEA and should be
August 23, 1994 Page 3 Planning Commission
included in the Circulation Element since it is the
foundation upon which recommendations for goals and
policies will be built.
Mr. Chavers continued Page 12, D. Existing Conditions
should be brought into the General Plan. He further
pointed to Page 13, paragraph 3 and indicated this
information must be included in the General Plan.
Mr. Chavers indicated the following logic should be
used for moving from existing conditions to future
conditions and into goals and strategies: a.
Automobile; b. Transit; c. Trucks; d. Rail; e. Bike,
and f. Equestrian. This order should be maintained
throughout the document.
on Page 17 the graphic of bicycle and equestrian trails
clearly outlines what is available in the City and Mr.
Chavers proposed additional use of graphics throughout
the document.
Mr. Chavers stated the most crucial part of the
alternative document is on Page 21 and the pages which
follow. Item C, Future Conditions, is not included in
the GPAC document and pointed out to the Planning
Commission the information on future growth provided
for surrounding communities is vital to the
consideration of input for the Draft General Plan.
Mr. Chavers continued Page 24, 25, 26 and 27 are a
litmus test for the Circulation Element. The General
Plan should clearly refer to specific areas by name.
Section D presents history which supports planning
efforts to predict the future roadways in and around
Diamond Bar.
The information contained within Pages 30, 31 and 32,
needs to be summarized and included in the General
Plan.
Mr. Chavers concluded the GPAC document has a
definition of "environmentally sensitive transportation
corridor" under the section, "Existing Conditions".
This definition would be more appropriately included in
the Circulation Element as a description of the type of
roadway that could potentially traverse around or
through the southern portions of the sphere of
influence of the City of Diamond Bar.
August 23, 1994 Page 4 Planninq Commission
Chair/Meyer declared the Public Hearing open.
Don Gravdahl, 23988 Minnequa Drive stated it was the
consensus of the Traffic and Transportation that a copy
of the alternate document would be sent to every GPAC
member. Citing an example of Grand Avenue gridlock he
stated he favors an alternative route study for the
Tonner Canyon area which could be presented to the
citizens of Diamond Bar.
Max Maxwell, 3211 Bent Twig Lane, stated the Planning
Commission should use the document presented by GPAC
and is against building a road through Tonner Canyon.
Wilbur Smith, 21630 Fair Wind Lane, stated the
alternate document is not in the format of the GPAC
document. He does not accept a proposal to put a road
through Tonner Canyon.
Mike Goldenberg, Diamond Bar, asked that the Planning
Commission consider Mr. Chaver's recommendations.
Bob Huff, 1641 Fire Hollow Drive, requested the
Planning Commission consider an alternate traffic route
and likes the alternate document. In addition, he
requested consideration of a bike path on Grand Avenue.
Jack Healy, 23041 Aspenknoll Drive, commended Mr.
Chavers. He added the traffic flow problem through the
City would not be solved by building a road through
Tonner Canyon.
Gary Neely, 344 Canoe Cove Drive, spoke about the ratio
of volume to capacity with respect to traffic flow and
asked the Planning Commission to consider the document
and map submitted by Todd Chavers, as well as, the
feasibility of alternative traffic routes.
RECESSED:
RECONVENED:
Chair/Meyer recessed the meeting at 8:26 p.m.
Chair/Meyer reconvened the meeting at 8:37 p.m.
Barbara Beach-Courchesne stated she is opposed to a
road through Tonner Canyon.
Todd Chavers, Diamond Bar spoke about the similarities
between independent consultant studies which indicate
August 23, 1994 Paqe 5 Planning Commission
the need for a bypass road through Tonner Canyon. He
asked that the Planning Commission look at the map to
see where the proposed road is located.
Chair/Meyer declared the Public Hearing portion of the
meeting closed.
A motion was made by C/Schad and seconded by C/Fong to
leave Page 43, Strategy 2.2.2 as is. The motion was
carried 3-1 with the following roll call:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
Schad, Fong, C/Meyer
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
VC/Plunk
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
Flamenbaum
The Planning Commission recommended that staff review
Pages 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 of the alternate document
for inclusion within the Circulation Element.
CE/Myers responded staff will return to the Planning
Commission with edited recommendations.
C/Fong suggested Equestrian trails be included.
CE/Myers responded that on Page V-8, the language needs
to be clarified to accuracy.
C/Fong stated Page V-7 should indicate the Southwest
Chief stops at the Fullerton station. VC/Plunk
indicated the closure of the Pomona station and asked
staff to verify.
C/Fong requested an issue statement be inserted with
language such as "alternative modes of transportation
to include bicycles and equestrian will be promoted
where feasible" between Pages V-9 and V-13.
Chair/Meyer asked for a volunteer to write the issue
statement to be added as Issue #9. VC/Plunk asked that
language include "considering connecting with
neighboring cities and enhancing useability.
Don Cotton, Cotton/Beland/Associates, Inc., added that
if the Planning Commission finishes the review of the
Land Use Element during the meeting of August 29, 1994,
CBA will attempt to review all of the document between
the meeting of August 29, 1994 and September 12, 1994
to determine whether there are any inconsistencies.
August 23, 1994 Pago 6 Planning Commission
Notations of any further corrections will be presented
to the Planning Commission September 12, 1994 so the
Draft General Plan can be forwarded to City Council.
VC/Plunk asked that staff look at Page 4 of the GPAC
document and place "Road Systems" more appropriately
within the document, or re -title it "Definition of
Terms".
Chair/Meyer reiterated staff will review Pages V-4 through
V-20 and make the suggested modifications and make certain
the existing system is adequately described and there is a
definition for the level of service.
The next regular Planning Commission meeting is scheduled
for September 12, 1994 for review of the completed draft
document. Chair/Meyer requested meetings August 30,
September 6 and September 12, 1994 to review the Land Use
Element, and change the regular Planning Commission meeting
from September 12 to September 19, 1994.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: - None
INFORMATION ITEMS: - None
A motion was made by C/Schad and seconded by VC/Plunk to
adjourn the meeting. The motion was carried unanimously.
Chair/Meyer declared the meeting adjourned at 10:12 p.m.
Respectfully,
/s/ James DeStefano
James DeStefano
Secretary
Attest:
/s/ David Meyer
David Meyer
Chairman
MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR KRZTIN12 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
AUGUST 30, 1994
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:13 p.m. at the
South Coast Air Quality Management District Office, 21865 East
Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Chairman
Meyer.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Meyer; Commissioners:
Flamenbaum, Schad, and Fong
Also Present: Associate Planner Rob Searcy; Assistant
Planner Ann Lungu; Interim City Attorney
Michael Montgomery; Engineer Consultant
Mike Myers; Administrative Secretary
Marilyn Ortiz; and Consultant Karen
Warner
Absent: Vice Chairwoman Plunk and Community
Development Director James DeStefano
Commissioner Flamenbaum arrived at 7:28
p.m.
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
Max Maxwell, 3211 Bent Twig Lane requested the public be
allowed to participate in the discussion of the Land Use
Element.
Wilbur Smith, 21630 Fair Wind Lane suggested the service
stations make available restrooms, air, and water for the
motoring public. He further stated on page V-15 of the
Circulation Element, he would like to include Highway 71 as
a route to Chino Hills and exclude comments with regard to
Chino Hills since it is not part of Diamond Bar.
Martha Bruske, Diamond Bar stated the Planning Commission
does not allow public time to answer Planning Commission
decisions.
Responding to the public comments, Chair Meyer stated the
forum agreed upon at the beginning of the General Plan
process was to open a Public Hearing at the beginning of
August 30, 1994 Page 2 Planning Commission
each session and after closing the Public Hearing, a
discussion would be held by the Planning Commission. And,
while there may not be consensus between the public and
Planning Commission, it is the job of the Planning
Commission to make a recommendation to the City Council.
There will be a second opportunity for the public to comment
prior to adoption of the recommendation as a final action of
the Planning Commission.
Responding to Mr. Smith's comments, C/Schad agreed that
there could be coin operated facilities to serve the
motoring public.
Chair/Meyer stated the consensus of the Planning Commission
is that the question of public motoring facilities could
more appropriately be dealt with at the time of a
conditional use permit and not as a General Plan or policy
issue. In addition, Grand Avenue is the only access to
Chino Hills within Diamond Bar corporate boundary and sphere
of influence and Mr. Smith indicated he wanted the Planning
Commission to confine the review to the corporate boundary
and sphere of influence. Speaking to the issue east/west
travel on Highway 71 is a regional topic.
Chair/Meyer declared the Public Comment portion of the
meeting closed at 7:32 p.m.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
1. ADOPTION OF THE 1994 DRAFT GENERAL PLAN
A. CIRCULATION ELEMENT
A motion was made by C/Schad to add Strategy 2.1.12 on
Page V-29 to read: Explore the feasibility of
interconnected pedestrian hiking trails. The motion
was carried unanimously.
C/Fong suggested the following changes/corrections:
Page V-3, paragraph 6, spell out LOS as Level of
Service (LOS).
Page V-4, last line, second paragraph, add
"average" so the sentence reads: "Table V-1
presents the maximum average daily volume of
various roadway configurations for different
levels of service.
August 30, 1994 Page 3 Planning Commission
Page V-5, Table V-1 heading, add (LOS); and to the
second table add (LOS) to read: "Level of Service
(LOS) Interpretation".
Page V-6, second paragraph, coordinate with Table
V-1. Staff is directed to rework the paragraph
leaving in the reference to the school site.
Page V-6, listing under c.2 Roadway Average Daily
Traffic, correct Brea Canyon Road north of
Pathfinder Road level of service ratio.
Page V-6, second line from bottom of the page
indicate the meaning of "yellow" ie: yellow light
or traffic signal, etc. EC/Myer will reword.
Page V-8, realign table heading "Los Angeles
County Classification", and delete "Roadway
Improvement Stds. (ft.) column. EC/Myer concurs.
Page V-9 heading V/C, add footnote to explain.
EC/Myer will spell out. Change location heading
in left column from Colima Road to Golden Springs
Drive.
Page V-9, V-10 and V-11, Table V-3, add reference
data footnotes.
Page V-13, add a reference data footnote.
Where Colima Road appears, change to Golden
Springs Drive.
Page V-14 remove DKS Associates legend and spell
out LOS legend at the bottom of the page.
Page V-17, 2. a. Transit Services: second
paragraph, correct grammar in second sentence.
Under 3. Railroad Lines, Southwest Chief line is
serviced through Fullerton Amtrak station. Strike
the second sentence and insert Southwest Chief
line after San Diegans line so the sentence reads:
"The Fullerton Amtrak station, which serves the
San Diegans line and the Southwest Chief line, is
located at the corner of Santa Fe and Harbor
Boulevard and is approximately 13 miles to the
southwest." Reword the second paragraph to read:
"Diamond Bar is served by the Metrolink Commuter
August 30, 1994 Page 4 Planning Commission
Rail station along the Union Pacific Railroad at
Brea Canyon Road just north of State Route 60."
Page V-18, a. Bicycle Routes, second paragraph,
fourth sentence, insert "on" so the sentence
reads: "Parking is not permitted within the bike
lanes except on Golden Springs Drive near Brea
Canyon Road, and 2D the northbound lane of Diamond
Bar Boulevard between Montefino Avenue and Grand
Avenue."
Page V-18, second paragraph from the bottom,
strike the double underline from "owned and
maintained by the County" since no changes were
made.
Page V-23, questioned the number of dwellings in
sentence 1 under 1. Future Development in Diamond
Bar. Under 1. Future Development in Diamond Bar,
Issue Analysis: insert "or improve" so the
sentence reads: "The City needs policies to
address impacts to all streets in Diamond Bar and
to maintain or improve roadway level -of -service
standards."
Page V-28, Strategy 1.3.5 should have a decimal
following the 3.
RECESSED: Chair/Meyer recessed the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
RECONVENED: Chair/Meyer reconvened the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
1. ADOPTION OF THE 1994 DRAFT GENERAL PLAN
B. LAND USE ELEMENT
The consensus of the Planning Commission is to continue
the public hearing portion of the Land Use Element to
September 12, 1994.
AP/Searcy reported the Land Use Element is driven by
all of the other elements. Since it is the wish of the
Planning Commission to continue the hearing to
September 12, 1994, staff defers giving the report
until that time.
August 30, 1994 Pag• 5 Planning Commission
Chair/Meyer declared the Public Hearing portion of the
Land Use Element of the 1994 Draft General Plan open.
Max Maxwell, 3211 Bent Twig Lane stated two specific
areas should be designated on Page I-4 and I-5 named
"Parks and Recreation" and "Open Space" as indicated by
GPAC. On Page I-11, the Slope Density Chart was
submitted by GPAC indicating 10-15% slope density, and
Mr. Maxwell wishes it left that way and not changed to
30%. He further stated he is against an SP designation
for Tres Hermanos. Page I-22, Strategy 3.2.10, "for"
should be changed to "or" so it reads: "New
development on a slope density of 20% or more shall be
classified as a Hillside Management Area and shall
conform to the Los Angeles County standards 2r more
stringent criteria."
Barbara Beach-Courchesne, 2021 Peaceful Hills Road
asked for the opportunity to address VC/Flunk's
comments at the September 12, 1994 Planning Commission
meeting. She indicated the majority of changes and
recommendations to the Land Use Element were agreed
upon by the majority of GPAC members.
Wilbur Smith, 21630 Fair Wind Lane asked that the first
sentence on Page I-1 of the Land Use Element be put
back in as written by GPAC. on Page I-7, the approach
of attracting small business is a worthwhile goal, but
Diamond Bar does not have the resources. This document
needs to clearly state which approach should be
pursued. Regarding Page i-11, he feels the 25% slope
density is inappropriate.
Dan Buffington, 2605 Indian Creek asked why there is a
slope density indicated when there are ordinances which
override the density which can be placed on a parcel.
Chair/Meyer declared the Public Hearing portion of the
Land Use Element closed at 9:22 p.m..
A motion was made by C/Flamenbaum and seconded by
C/Schad to continue the Public Hearing meeting on the
Land Use Element of the 1994 Draft General Plan to
September 12, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. at the South Coast Air
Quality Management building.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: - None
August 30, 1994 Page 6 Planning Commission
INFORMATION ITEMS: - None
A motion was made by C/Schad and seconded by
C/Flamenbaum to adjourn the meeting. The motion was
carried unanimously.
Chair/Meyer declared the meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Respectfully,
/s/ James DeStefano
James DeStefano
Secretary
Attest:
/ s / David Meyer
David Meyer
Chairman
KINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAXOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 121 1994
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. at the
South Coast Air Quality Management District Office, Diamond Bar,
California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Chairman
Meyer.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Meyer; Vice Chairwoman Plunk;
Commissioners: Flamenbaum, Schad, and
Fong
Also Present: Community Development Director James
DeStefano; Associate Planner Rob Searcy;
Assistant Planner Ann Lungu; Interim
City Attorney Michael Montgomery;
Engineer Consultant Mike Myers;
Administrative Secretary Marilyn Ortiz;
and CBA Consultant, Don Cotton
Absent: None
Commissioner Fong arrived at 7:12 p.m.
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
CONSENT CALENDAR - Minutes of July 16, 1994 and July 18, 1994
C/Flamenbaum stated in several instances he was referred to
as the Chairman and asked that he be correctly identified.
Motion was made by C/Schad and seconded by VC/Plunk to
approve the minutes as amended. Motion was carried 4-0 with
the following roll call:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: C/Schad, VC/Plunk,
C/Flamenbaum, Chair/Meyer
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Fong
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
September 12, 1994 Page 2 Planning Commission
1. ADOPTION OF THE 1994 DRAFT GENERAL PLAN
A. CIRCULATION ELEMENT
Gary Neely, 344 Canoe Cove Drive, stated the Planning
Commission has not fulfilled the mandate of the
Circulation Element. This document does not
acknowledge or identify a known problem with the
infrastructure surrounding the new high school
construction, nor does it present a comprehensive
transportation plan to accommodate the needs of the
community.
He further stated that in the case of Tonner Canyon
Road, according to the agreement to mitigate the Grand
Avenue Agreement with San Bernardino County prior to
incorporation of the City, Diamond Bar is currently in
default. If the Circulation Element is not changed, it
will either be an admission of fraud or a willful act
to breach the contract.
Mr. Neely indicated the 1989 Grand Avenue agreement was
used to placate the residents who vehemently opposed
the opening of Grand Avenue. In his opinion, the
Planning Commission document does not keep this pledge.
In fact, it purposely breaks that pledge. He suggested
the Planning Commission reinstate the Traffic and
Transportation Commission verbiage as it pertains to
the eventual construction of Tonner Canyon Scenic
Highway. This road was not only promised to the
citizens of Diamond Bar; it is the only professionally
documented solution to the traffic problems.
Additionally, Mr. Neely pointed out the Traffic and
Transportation Commission Circulation Element did not
send the road through Tonner Canyon. It was argued
that if this road was built, it should not infringe
upon SEA No. 15. As the road was presented to the
Planning Commission by the Traffic and Transportation
Commission, it did not, and in his opinion, this
presentation is a compromised document.
Regarding the response to comments section of the EIR
for Diamond Ranch High School prepared by the Planning
Network for the Pomona Unified School District, Mr.
Neely stated the reference to the General Plan no
longer exists. He requested the Planning Commission
adopt the Traffic and Transportation Commission
September 12, 1994 Page 3 Planning commission
verbiage as written in the approved Circulation Element
entitled "Major Circulation Issues". Additionally, he
requested the Planning Commission adopt all Traffic and
Transportation Commission suggested changes to the
Goals, Objectives and Strategies section of the
Circulation Element.
C/Flamenbaum asked Mr. Neely how he would balance
placing a multi -lane road through Tonner Canyon with
the concept of keeping Diamond Bar rural. Secondly, he
asked if Mr. Neely was willing to stand up and say with
absolute certainty that the alignment the Traffic and
Transportation Commission inserted for Tonner Canyon
will absolutely, positively, be outside of SEA No. 15.
Following a discussion, Mr. Flamenbaum requested a copy
of the Traffic and Transportation Commission map.
Chair/Meyer indicated he would like to continue with
the Draft General Plan and to review the document and
make a recommendation to the City Council. The City
Council may or may not follow the recommendations of
the Planning Commission. What the Commission is doing
in this format, he continued, is collecting and
analyzing information, putting it into document form,
and passing it along to the City Council. He
emphasized the Planning Commission makes no binding
decisions regarding the document.
Chair/Meyer further stated he supported the Circulation
Element as it is currently drafted and that nothing in
the recommendation would preclude the review of a road
through, near, or around Tonner Canyon in the future.
Such an alignment would be supported by in-depth
environmental review, engineering information and full
scope information.
In summary, Chair/Meyer stated the Planning Commission
has done nothing to deny access to the high school and
does not understand the relationship to a road through
Tonner Canyon.
Mark Hopper, 1125 Grubstake Drive stated he was alarmed
to hear that a Tonner Canyon road is not included in
the General Plan. The impact of traffic has severally
impeded the access to Grand Avenue from side streets,
and it is imperative that the City have alternate
traffic routes such as Tonner Canyon.
September 12, 1994 Page 4 planning Commission
C/Flamenbaum referred Mr. Hopper to the August 30, 1994
Circulation Element, Page V-25, Element 4.
Yon Kang, 24239 Delta Drive, stated he is sick of the
traffic. Approximately 70 percent of the traffic
coming from Chino Hills makes a left turn onto Diamond
Bar Boulevard. He requested the Planning Commission
please consider alternate routes for non-residents.
Wilbur Smith, 21630 Fairwind Lane feels people have
spoken out against Tonner Canyon Road and does not
believe it is the answer to traffic problems. He
stated if there is a provision for a road through
Tonner Canyon in the General Plan, there will be
organized resistance.
Ron Clark, 20940 Ambushers stated he is in favor of a
by-pass road and would like the Planning Commission to
leave in the language to maximize review of alternative
traffic routes.
In response to Chair/Meyer, Ron Clark indicated he
would support a proposed through -road on a map with an
access to the Diamond Ranch High School.
Virginia Sylkowski, 667 Fox Haven Place, addressing the
high school access issue, stated she did not want it
related in any way to Tonner Canyon. She suggested
arterial access to the high school and on to Pomona
could be from Golden Springs Drive with controls to
protect the neighborhoods. North Diamond Bar is not
particularly rural and it is not a pristine
environment; however, there is need to protect the
environment that exists. She requested the Planning
Commission members drive Gold Rush Drive to Deepsprings
Drive, and Carpio Drive to Deepsprings Drive, so they
can see first hand the potential safety hazards. Mrs.
Sylkowski reiterated the Planning Commission is charged
with addressing the Diamond Ranch High School access
and the protection of the surrounding neighborhood in
the General Plan.
C/Flamenbaum referred Mrs. Sylkowski to Page V-29,
Strategy 1.3.4 and Page V-30, Strategy 2.2.2.
Mrs. Sylkowski responded the verbiage is too weak. She
offered to organize a citizen's committee to address
the issue, gain input and return to the Planning
September 12, 1994 Page 5 Planning Commission
Commission with suggested verbiage.
C/Flamenbaum stated the school district is a separate
governmental agency and can build a 6,000 seat stadium
with three parking places. The City has no control
over the school district and Mrs. Sylkowski may wish to
contact them direct regarding their plans.
Mrs. Sylkowski responded she learned from Sue Sisk,
Diamond Bar Booster Club, that the school district is
willing to satisfy the legal requirements for access
routes for emergency vehicles and feels it is the
responsibility of the Planning Commission to set the
parameters.
CDD/DeStefano stated he is unaware of any ongoing
discussions between the City of Diamond Bar and the
Pomona School District. The issues currently being
discussed involve location, timing, and funding. All
discussions have indicated the access will be through
single family neighborhoods before entering the road
direct to the school property.
Terry Halderman, 23404 Sand Ridge Road encouraged the
Planning Commission to consider the Traffic and
Transportation Commission version. He feels the
current verbiage in the General Plan is too vague.
RECESSED: Chair/Meyer recessed the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
RECONVENED: Chair/Meyer reconvened the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
Bob Huff, 1641 Firehollow Drive indicated the best way
to design a road is to have traffic engineers discuss
the issue as the Traffic and Transportation Commission
has done. The 1989 Parson, Brinkerhoff study indicated
a road should be put down the middle of Tonner Canyon.
He cited Page V-28, Strategy 1.1.4 and asked why
verbiage was added to GPAC's restrictive recommendation
to "incorporate no major road through Tonner Canyon".
He indicated he favors the Tonner Canyon road over
increased residential traffic through the City.
In response to VC/Plunk, CE/Meyers stated there was
discussion by the Traffic and Transportation Commission
indicating a roadway through Tonner Canyon would flow
the traffic to central Chino incorporating a greater
number of users, whereas, Soquel and Carbon Canyon
September 121 1994 Page 6 planning commission
roadways are further to the south and would provide a
better alignment into Orange County only, rather than
into both Orange County and Los Angeles County.
Responding to VC/Plunk, CE/Meyers stated the Diamond
Ranch High School issue was placed on the Traffic and
Transportation Commission agenda. The school district
plans to house approximately 2400 students. A first
phase is for planned construction to house 1200
students with access from the Chino Hills Parkway
(easterly side of the project). With the second phase.
the school district would want a second access. He
stated a considerable number of students would be drawn
from the Diamond Bar populous.
C/Schad stated Diamond Bar High School is.comparable
to the number of students and vehicles anticipated at
Diamond Ranch High School.
Chair/Meyer indicated a reluctance to draw a line on
the map. While options are crucial, this concept is
premature. The Planning Commission is under time
constraints and this may be more appropriate to address
at the time of a Specific Plan for Tres Hermanos.
Gary Neely again addressed the Planning Commission with
respect to traffic, citing the proposed Tonner Canyon
road disclosed on the Parson, Brinkerhoff map.
Max Maxwell, 3211 Bent Twig Lane takes exception with
Mr. Neely's statements and asks that the Planning
Commission proceed with the adoption of the proposed
Draft General Plan.
Donald Gravdahl, 23988 Minnequa Drive stated the
biggest problem Diamond Bar faces, and will continue to
face, is traffic. The Diamond Ranch High School and
Tonner Canyon are two separate items which effect one
issue, the traffic. The EIR for the proposed high
school indicates 400 trips per day in and out of
Deepsprings Drive. With the first phase of the school,
there will be an additional 150 trips per day. He
asked the Planning Commission to strengthen the
verbiage with respect to the proposed high school.
Barbara Beach-Courchesne, 2021 Peaceful Hills Road
stated she is concerned with blatant attempts on the
part of citizens to manipulate the Planning Commission,
September 12, 1994 page 7 planning Commission
and while she supports all citizen's right to opinion,
all schools have major gridlock. She further stated
while she has been opposed to many decisions made by
the Planning Commission, she will accept the decisions
and take her opposition to the City Council. To argue
with Planning Commission members, to use City On -Line
to make insulting and obscene remarks regarding
Commission members, is inappropriate and
unprofessional. Tonner Canyon and Diamond Ranch High
School are two separate issues.
She further stated there are approximately 1700 schools
in Los Angeles County and they all have gridlock at
peak hours. She agrees with C/Flamenbaum that Grand
Avenue is an example of promised relief that never
happened. The agreement the City had with Chino Hills
was for San Bernardino County to work with Diamond Bar
to solve the traffic problems; however, they have not
done so. Mr. Chavers agreed that this is a snake oil
agreement. Mrs. Beach-Courchesne requested the
Planning Commission recommendation be submitted to the
City Council as other recommendations have been
written.
Chair/Meyer declared the Public Hearing closed and opened
the Planning Commission discussion on the Circulation
Element.
A motion was made by VC/Plunk and seconded by Chair/Meyer
for the following verbiage with respect to Page V-28,
Strategy 1.1.4: "Proactively work with adjacent
jurisdictions in the evaluation of environmentally sensitive
regional transportation corridor options and their potential
funding mechanisms. Acceptable corridor or corridors will
recognize environmental sensitivity by avoiding the
disruption of SEA No. 15 and will not go through Tonner
Canyon, but around it."
In response to.0/Flamenbaum, CDD/DeStefano referred the
Planning Commission to the Resource Management Element, Page
2, Existing Conditions, discusses the portion of Tonner
Canyon within the City's Sphere of Influence and later
discusses that portion as the middle 3600 acres of Tonner
Canyon, a portion of which is considered a Significant
Ecological Area due to its wealth of biological resources.
He further stated the General Plan refers to the area north
of Grand Avenue as "Tres Hermanos Ranch".
September 12, 1994 Pag• 8 Planning Commission
Responding to C/Fong, CDD/DeStefano stated there are
approximately 10,000 acres considered to be Tonner Canyon:
approximately 3,000 within Chino Hills; approximately 3,600
acres within Diamond Bar, and approximately 3,000 within
Brea. Diamond Bar controls, through the General Plan, the
middle portion of the 10,000 acre area.
C/Flamenbaum called for the question with regard to
VC/flunk's motion. The motion failed 3-2 with the following
roll call:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Plunk, Chair/Meyer
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Fong, Schad, Flamenbaum
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
A motion was made by C/Shad and seconded by C/Fong that
Strategy 1.1.4, Page V-28 to remove the word "major" so that
the strategy now reads: "Such considerations will
incorporate no road through Tonner Canyon." The motion
failed 3-2 with the following roll call:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Schad, Fong
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Chair/Meyer, VC/Plunk,
Flamenbaum
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
RECESS: Chair/Meyer recessed the meeting at 10:15 p.m.
RECONVENE: Chair/Meyer reconvened the meeting at 10:20 p.m.
C/Fong suggested the following changes under the Circulation
Element;
Page V-5, add data reference to LOS.
Page V-6, middle of page indent, line 4, "Brea Canyon
Road north of Pathfinder Road (1.01)" does not
correlate with table V-3.
Page V-6, last paragraph, second line from the bottom,
the word yellow needs to have a definition. CE/Meyers
indicated yellow is correct according to the vehicle
code. C/Flamenbaum suggested a capital "Y".
Page V-9, V-10, V-11, Table V-3, delete (Without Tonner
Canyon Road) from the heading and add as a footnote
September 12, 1994 page 9 planning commission
under c), Page V-il, insert sentence to read: "This
Traffic Forecast model (TF model) did not include any
new bypass roadway corridor for the determination of
the future average daily volume." In addition, put
spaces between "Existing" and "Future" on page V-11 so
that the table looks like pages V-9 and V-10. Correct
footnote c) on Page V-11 to read "Future average daily
volume represents a 1991 projection of year 2010
traffic conditions made by application of a Traffic
Forecast Model developed by DKS Associates."
Page V-10, the figures under "s/o Pathfinder Road" do
not correlate with the LOS in Table V-6.
Page V-14, needs a reference
CE/Meyers indicated that item
Volume -to -Capacity ratio from
service interpretation."
Page V-15, label graphics.
date for the data.
1 should read: "Based on
Table V-1, level of
Page V-17, in the second from the last paragraph after
by-pass corridor, delete "in and" so the sentence
reads: "By nature of the location of the by-pass
corridor around the SEA No. 15, the corridor should be
for regional traffic and should not encourage local
access for adjacent development except as required by
safety and emergency access requirements."
Page V-18, second paragraph under a. Transit Services:
remove comma after Route 482 and insert "and" so that
the sentence reads: "Two fixed route transit lines
serve the City of Diamond Bar: Foothill Transit Route
482 and MTA Route 490.
Page V-18, second paragraph from the bottom of the
page, second line, correct spelling of Amtrak.
Page V-18, last paragraph, remove "has been" from the
first line so the sentence reads: "Diamond Bar is
served by a Metrolink commuter rail station recently
implemented along the Union Pacific Railroad at Brea
Canyon Road, just north of State Route 60."
Page V-19, second paragraph from the bottom of the
page, the last sentence was inadvertently deleted.
Reinsert "Figure D-3 shows designated bicycle routes in
the City of Diamond Bar."
September 12, 1994
Page 10 Planning Commission
Page V-19, the last paragraph should replace the first
paragraph at the top of V-20.
Page V-22, first paragraph under C. Circulation Issues,
1. Future Development in Diamond Bar, first line,
verify the correct number of dwelling units is 700.
Page V-28, 7. Surrounding Roadway Systems Impacting the
City, add a third bullet under ISSUE ANALYSIS: to read:
"Improve the present capacity of Route 142, Carbon
Canyon Road."
Page V-28, Strategy 1.1.7 add (e) to read as follows:
"Improve present capacity of State Route 142.
Page V-29, Strategy 1.3.4, add "proposed future" so the
sentence reads: Minimize impacts of roadways serving
the proposed future Diamond Ranch High School site on
surrounding residential neighborhoods." Chair/Meyer
asked for roll call with the result as follows:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Fong, Schad, Flamenbaum,
Chair Meyer
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Plunk
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
CDD/DeStefano suggested adding Strategy 2.2.3, Page V-30 to
read as follows: "Coordinate with the Pomona Unified School
District and City of Industry Urban Development Agency to
ensure the timely design and construction of connector
roadways to the Diamond Ranch High School site."
Motion was made by C/Flamenbaum and seconded by C/Schad to
accept the Circulation Element as amended. The motion was
carried unanimously.
PLANNING CONXISSION ITEMS: - None
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
CDD/DeStefano stated the City is currently recruiting a
Planning Intern and a part time Code Enforcement officer.
Approximately 70 applications have been received. It is
anticipated that these positions will be filled by the next
Planning Commission meeting.
CDD/DeStefano further stated the South Pointe Middle School
MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 22, 1994
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Meyer called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. at the
South Coast Air Quality Management District Office, Diamond Bar,
California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Chairman
Meyer.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Meyer; Vice Chairwoman Plunk;
Commissioners: Flamenbaum, Schad, and
Fong
Also Present: Community Development Director James
DeStefano; Associate Planner Rob Searcy;
Assistant Planner Ann Lungu; Interim
City Attorney Michael Montgomery;
Engineer Consultant Mike Myers; and
Administrative Secretary Marilyn Ortiz
Absent: None
VC/Plunk arrived at 6:17 p.m.
C/Flamenbaum arrived at 8:00 p.m.
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
1. ADOPTION OF THE 1994 DRAFT GENERAL PLAN
A. LAND USE ELEMENT
CDD/DeStefano stated the Land Use Element and the densities,
which are part of the classifications, have created concerns
with respect to the number of dwelling units which may be
built over the next twenty years. GPAC spent the majority
effort on the Land Use Element and made a number of changes
within the document. With respect to the text, GPAC added
that both map and deed restricted properties should
ultimately be designated open space. A clause was added
that no deed or map restrictions be lifted unless by a
majority vote of the people. With respect to the hillside
September 22, 1994 Page 2 Planning commission
areas, GPAC added a slope density formula which impacts the
Housing Element. This formula ranges from one (1) unit per
acre with slopes of ten (10) percent or less to one (1) unit
per 2.75 acres on slopes of thirty (30) percent or more.
The most significant changes are to the map and deed
restricted properties. In the previous plan, several were
classified as residential or planned development; all are
now proposed to be open space. Several changes are
recommended for the text; however, no changes are
recommended for the uses within those classifications.
Tres Hermanos Specific Plan property and the sphere of
influence are designated agricultural. As a result of the
density classifications indicated in the Land Use Element,
approximately 700 new dwelling units are proposed over the
next twenty years.
GPAC determined that density transfers were not a part of
City policy and needed to be approved by a vote of the
people in a general election.
The Land Use Element carries no more weight than any other
element. It is, however, the focus of most public opinion
and comment, with the greatest attention paid to the map.
In a court of law, however, each element is equal and the
General Plan must be internally consist.
The Land Use Element prescribes the land uses for the
community over the life of the General Plan. It discuss
density and intensity from which comes population figures,
review of traffic and transportation issues, as well as
level of service issues which are generated from the
theoretical land use classifications.
Chair/Meyer declared the public hearing open.
Wilbur Smith, 21630 Fairwind Lane suggested adding strategy
2.3.3, Page I-20 to read: "Require new housing developments
to provide one-half (1/2) acre of land for every 25 single
family residence and every 50 condominium units with
landscaping for a playground. Thereafter, the area will be
maintained by the City."
Barbara Beach Courchesne, 2021 Peaceful Hills Road indicated
that the citizens are very concerned with the Land Use
Element.
September 22, 1994 Page 3 Planning commission
Chair Meyer declared the public hearing closed.
VC/Plunk stated that she has reviewed the tapes from the
previous meetings and is aware of the public comments. She
suggested that "town and country" atmosphere be used in
place of "country living".
CDD/DeStefano stated there are three ways to pay for
services: Through taxes for services; reduce the services;
and, incur new taxes through development. He stated that
with current State laws, many cities are focusing on sales
tax generation which is a significant contribution to annual
city revenue. In Diamond Bar it is very significant because
of the structure agreed upon with Los Angeles County through
incorporation. Diamond Bar receives considerably less
property tax dollars than other cities.
CDD/DeStefano emphasized that increasing the level of
services to Diamond Bar and paying for them is a very
critical issue over the next few years.
Chair/Meyer stated the Planning Commission is charged with
the responsibility of making a recommendation to the City
Council regarding a General Plan for Diamond Bar. The GPAC
document as presented to the Planning Commission, will be
presented in its entirety to the City Council. In addition,
the document prepared by the Planning Commission will be
presented to the City Council.
Motion was made by VC/Plunk to change Page I-1, A.
Introduction statement to read: "It is the goal of the City
to retain its town and country atmosphere through land use
policies." Motion died for lack of second.
Motion was made by C/Schad and
the Introduction statement as
with the roll call as follows:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
seconded by C/Fong to leave
is. Voting was deadlocked 2-2
Schad/Fong
VC/Plunk, Chair/Meyer
None
Flamenbaum
Chair/Meyer pointed out several extra spaces to be deleted
under Existing Conditions, last sentence, Page I-1.
VC/Plunk stated on Page I-2, Golden Spring should be Golden
springs.
September 22, 1994 Page 4 Planning commission
C/Fong suggested adding "(approximately 800 acres,)" to the
last sentence, Page I-2 so that it reads: "The largest
parcel of vacant land is the Tres Hermanos property,
(aobroximately 800 acres.) at the northeast corner of the
City, between Grand Avenue and the Pomona (60) Freeway."
Chair/Meyer recommended on Page I-2, third paragraph, last
sentence, inserting "in size" so that the sentence now
reads: "Here, lots may be several acres or more in size,
depending on the severity of the slope. On Page I-2 under
2. Non -Residential Uses, paragraph I, second sentence, add:
"of the City's land area and are" so that the sentence
reads: "Commercial uses occupy approximately two percent o
the City's land area and are mainly located along Diamond
Bar Boulevard and portions of Golden Springs Drive." On
Page I-2, second paragraph, last sentence eliminate the word
"but" so that the sentence reads: "However, a selective
representative survey of local centers indicates the
following FARs are most applicable to Diamond Bar uses, and
can be considered representative for planning purposes:
Commercial = 9.24, Office = 0.38, and Business Park = 0.32."
Page I-2, last paragraph, second sentence, delete "open" so
the sentence now reads: "At present, there are 2,751 acres
of vacant land potentially available for development and/or
preservation."
C/Fong recommended adding the following to Page I-3, last
paragraph, first sentence: "potential development of vacant
land or hills adjacent to the 57 and 60 freeways and the
Union Pacific right-of-way in the City of Industry;
potential development of vacant land south of Brea Canyon
Cutoff and west of 57 freeway and Brea Canyon Road; and
Diamond Ranch High School in Tres Hermanos."
Regarding Page I-4, add "Existing" to the Table Heading so
that it now reads: "City -Wide Existing Land Useg (1993)."
C/Fong suggested adding "Within City Corporate Boundaries"
under TOTAL on Page I-4, and adding dashes (-) to the blank
boxes.
VC/Plunk suggested breaking out "Open Space" from the Table
and CDD/DeStefano indicated staff will assign more
appropriate wording.
Regarding Page I-5, VC/Plunk suggested Vacant Land be a
separate subtitle.
September 22, 1994 Page 5 Planning commission
With respect to I-7, C/Fong recommended under 1. Land Use
Mix a., using the word "and" in place of ampersand.
Motion was made by VC/Plunk and seconded by Chair/Meyer to
replace Open with Vacant on page I-7 so that a. now reads:
"Disposition of Remaining Vacant Lands Including, but Not
Limited to, a Determination of Deed and Map Restriction
Status." Motion was deadlocked 2-2 with the following roll
call:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Plunk, Chair/Meyer
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Schad, Fong
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Flamenbaum
Motion was made by Chair/Meyer and seconded by VC/Plunk to
eliminate the last sentence from issue analysis under 1.
Land Use Mix. Motion was deadlocked 2-2 with the following
roll call:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Plunk, Chair/Meyer
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Schad, Fong
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Flamenbaum
Chair/Meyer recommended on Page I-7, under D. Community
Development, all parenthetical items be eliminated so the
sentence reads: "The four major land use issues identified
in the Master Environmental Assessment are: 1) land use
mix; 2) capacities of the natural and man-made environment
to accommodate growth; 3) City image; and 4) local versus
regional needs and short-term versus long-term solutions."
Chair/Meyer further recommended on Page I-7, 1. Land Use
Mix, third sentence, the elimination of "these open" so the
sentence reads: "The survey found that various types of
notations and restrictions had been placed by the County on
the subdivision maps creating certain identified vacant
lands."
Under b. Open Space Definition and Preservation, last
sentence of the first paragraph, eliminate "does" so it
reads: "This General Plan categorizes these different types
of open space areas into distinct and clearly understood
designations."
In addition, Chair/Meyer recommended deletion of "are" from
the first sentence, second paragraph under b. Open Space
September 22, 1996 Page 6 Planning commission
Definition and Preservation so that it reads: "Presently,
undisturbed hillsides, ridgelines and canyon bottoms located
on privately owned property are susceptible to future
development." In the second sentence add "through the use
of techniques" so that it reads: "Therefore, this General
Plan sets forth strategies for land use development that
will preserve significant environmentally sensitive areas
through the use of techniques such as transfer of
development rights and clustering."
Regarding Page I-8, 5th paragraph, C/Fong suggested the
following be eliminated: "However, the post Proposition 13
pendulum may swing some other way in the future, and".
VC/Plunk suggested the sentence be changed to read:
"However, the pro rata share of dollars to municipalities
may shift outside of the City's control."
VC/Plunk suggested the fourth sentence, paragraph six be
changed as follows: Delete "Fortunately,"; "take advantage
of" and add "target; delete "diversity" and add "return" so
that the sentence now reads: "Diamond Bar can target all of
these marketing strategies to maximize its economic return.:
Chair/Meyer suggested on Page I-8, first paragraph, last
sentence, under c. Economics, delete "ultimate" and add in
its place "basic" so that the sentence reads: "City
governments have two basic sources of revenue: local
residents and businesses." Under paragraph 2, last
sentence, insert "dwellings" so that the sentence reads:
"Available data also indicates that lower priced single
family dwellings, condominiums, and other attached multi-
family housing cost proportionately more for services than
they generate revenues."
Also on Page I-8, third paragraph, first sentence, eliminate
"would be in" and insert "is" and eliminate "expanded" and
insert "existing" so that the sentence reads: "A second
source of additional revenue to the City j& sales taxes
generated by existing or new local businesses." Second
sentence, eliminate "positive" and replace with "more" and
insert the word "as" so the sentence now reads: "In
general, market research shows that retail commercial uses
generate significantly more municipal revenues Al compared
to costs.
September 22, 1994 Page 7 Planning COmmisiiOn
In the fourth paragraph, first sentence, eliminate "The
third" and add "Potential" and plural "source$" so the
sentence reads: Potential source$ of additional revenues
for the City would be new or higher user fees, taxes, or
service assessments."
Chair/Meyer further suggested that "There are four" be
eliminated from the last paragraph, first sentence on Page
I-8 so that it reads: "Fundamental marketing strategies
that cities typically employ, relative to commercial land,
to generate positive municipal revenues/costs are as
follows."
VC/Plunk recommended that under ISSUE ANALYSIS:, Page I-8,
"infrastructures and amenities" be added to the sentence to
read: "There is a need to encourage a variety of new or
expanded commercial uses and other non-residential
development, as well as investigate other funding
mechanisms, to help finance City services infrastructures
and amenities."
On Page I-9, 3b. Land Use Compatibility, second sentence,
eliminate "At the same time" so the sentence reads, "There
are outside pressures on the City to help solve regional
traffic problems." and add a sentence directly following
which reads: "At the same time there are outside pressures
N
RECESS: Chair/Meyer recessed the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
RECONVENED: Chair/Meyer reconvened the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
C/Flamenbaum suggested adding to the issue analysis under b.
Infrastructure Capabilities, "the anticipated increase in
traffic" and to eliminate "to continue" and add in its place
"to enhance" so the sentence reads: "There is a need to
plan now for the anticipated increase in traffic. the
maintenance of existing facilities, fund new facilities; and
support future services to enhance the quality of life in
Diamond Bar."
Chair/Meyer recommended deleting the last sentence from 3b.
Land Use Compatibility on page I-9.
C/Flamenbaum recommended adding "from incompatible land
uses" to the Issue Analysis under 3b, page I-9 so the
September 22, 1994 Page S Planning Commission
sentence reads: "There is a need to protect the character
of existing neighborhoods from incom.,atible land uses."
With respect to Page I-10, issue analysis under 4a, delete
"strong desire" and add in its place "need" and add "and
local activities" so the sentence reads: "There is a need
to prevent regional commuter traffic from impacting local
traffic and local activities."
Page I-10, Strategy 1.1.1 is deferred to the Monday,
September 26, 1994 Planning Commission meeting for
discussion.
Motion was made by C/Flamenbaum to eliminate the verbiage on
Page I-12, beginning with "all building restrictions"
including all of a) and b). Chair/Meyer stated the
provision of water structures to sustain wildlife will be
considered during the development review. Motionn carried
unanimously 5-0.
Motion was made by C/Flamenbaum and seconded by vC/Plunk to
delete the last sentence under strategy 1.1.9. on page I-13.
Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
Within strategy 1.1.10, strike the first sentence and change
the second sentence to read: "Within the sari „it,�ral (AGl
designation, permit agricultural and compatible open space,
public facility, and recreation uses..."
Under strategy 1.2.1, correct WHERE APPROPRIATE to lower
case.
Motion was made by C/Fong and seconded by C/Schad to add
1.2.3 c. "Minimize grading to retain natural vegetation and
topography" Motion was carried 4-1 with the following roll
call:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: ir/Meyer, Flamenbaum,
Cha
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: vC/Plunk
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
Regarding Page I-14, a motion was made by vC/Plunk to add
the following verbiage to strategy 1.2.6: "consistent with
the parks masterplan." Motion died for lack of second.
Page September 22, 1994 pa e 9 planning Commission
VC/Plunk recommended "include uses" and "such as" to
strategy 1.3.3 a. on Page I-14 so that the sentence now
reads: "Typical uses in the Commercial Office category
;,,d ude uses such as general retail, specialty retail,
markets, food and drug stores, commercial services, deate and
restaurants, automotive repair and service,
home improvement centers, recreation, professional and
business offices, financial institutions, medical offices,
and real estate offices."
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to Page I-15, VC/Plunk suggested the following
strategy 1.3.4, second sentence: Strike "which
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ect to standards enacted to protect the privacy
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Motion was made by Chair/Meyer and seconded by C/Flamenbaum
to strike 1.3.5 c. and d. on Page I-15. The motion was
carried 4-1 with the following roll call:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Chair/Meyer, Flamenbaum,
Schad, VC/Plunk
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Fong
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
C/Schad indicated that an "s" should be added to program in
strategy 1.3.7.
On Page I-16, strategy 1.4.2 VC/Plunk suggested adding "and
public amenities" so that it reads: Promote joint
development and use of parks and open space facilities with
adjacent jurisdictions; promote development of joint
school/park sites and oubl is a,egnities."
On strategy 1.4.1, capitalize "Map" in the second line and
add a period after "purposes."
September 22, 1994
Page 10 Planning commission
Chair/Meyer suggested adding to strategy 1.4.6 and 1.4.7,
add "to include arterial highway access to the future
schools."
Motion was made by C/Flamenbaum and seconded by VC/Plunk to
remove the second sentence from strategy 1.5.1. The motion
was carried 3-2 with the following roll call:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
Flamenbaum, VC/Plunk,
Chair/Meyer
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
Fong, Schad
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
Motion was made by C/Flamenbaum and seconded by VC/Plunk to
eliminate strategy 1.5.2. The motion was carried 3-2 with
the following roll call:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Flamenbaum, VC/Plunk,
Chair/Meyer
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Fong, Schad
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
Regarding Page I-17, a motion was made by C/Schad and
seconded by C/Flamenbaum to reinstate strategy 1.5.2 to
read: "Require a public hearing prior to any action which
would change existing covenants, restrictions or dedications
on open space lands." Motion was carried 5-0.
C/Flamenbaum suggested that Open Space be capitalized in
strategy 1.5.3.
At the recommendation of VC/Plunk, staff was directed by the
Planning Commission to come up with a new 1.5.3 and add a
strategy to rank Open Space program and Open Space land
through acquisition by importance.
Chair/Meyer recommended under strategy 1.5.4, strike "or a
property owner" and add "transferring of" so the sentence
reads: "To preserve significant environmental resources
within proposed developments, allow clustering or
transferring of all or part of the development potential of
the entire site to a smaller portion of the site, thus
preserving the resources as open space, and mandating the
dedication of those resources to the City or conservancy.
September 22, 1994 Page 11 Planning Commission
Motion was made by C/Flamenbaum and seconded by Schad to
strike strategy 1.5.5, and add "or land entitlements" to
strategy 1.5.2. Motion was carried 5-0.
Motion was made by C/Schad and seconded by C/Fong to adjourn
to Monday, September 26, 1994 to wrap up Land Use Element
with any final changes carried over to Tuesday, September
27, 1994. Motion was carried 5-0.
Chair/Meyer declared the meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
Respectfully,
/s/ James DeStefano
James DeStefano
Secretary
Attest:
/R/ David Mayer
David Meyer
Chairman
MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 26, 1994
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. at the
South Coast Air Quality Management District Board Room, 21865 E.
Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Chairman Meyer.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Meyer; Vice Chairwoman Plunk;
Commissioners: Flamenbaum, Schad, and Fong
Also Present: Community Development Director James
DeStefano; Associate Planner Rob Searcy;
Assistant Planner Ann Lungu; Interim City
Attorney Michael Montgomery; Engineer
Consultant Mike Myers; and Administrative
Secretary Marilyn Ortiz.
Absent: None
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Clayton Parker, Attorney at Law, 17862 East 17th Street,
Tustin, representing the Walnut Unified School District,
presented a letter regarding the proposed Land Use Designation
of a 78 acre parcel and a 20 acre parcel.
Wilbur Smith, 21630 Fair Wind Lane, recommended open space
land use designation for the school property. In addition, he
recommended the rural residential slope density begin at 20
percent and the minimum 1.5 dwelling units per acres.
Oscar Law, 21511 Pathfinder Road, requests a four acre parcel
for a 25,000 square foot senior citizens center with 300
Parking spaces of which 150 are designated handicapped to be
located on Site D of the Southpointe School District property.
He suggested an astrological observatory for the same site.
Max Maxwell, 3211 Bent Twig Lane, recommends open space
designation for the Southpointe school property.
Barbara Beach-Courchesne, 2021 Peaceful Hills Road, opposes
September 26, 1994 Page 2 Planning Commission
granting Southpointe their request.
Steve Nice, 2621 Rising Star Drive, stated the map and deed
restrictions should remain on the South Pointe property and
as
gthey a ees the land
make sng no cchanges at this timssion ekeep the .
ieCel designations
Clay Chaput, Walnut Valley Unified School District, feels that
open space designation prevents the building of a school. The
property was designated residential and the School District
wants this retained.
Responding to VC/Plunk, CDD/DeStefano indicated that the
property is zoned RPD 10,000 6/U, which is a planned unit
development classification.
Chair/Meyer added that the property is map restricted to
prohibit development.
Robert Huff, 1641 Fire Hollow Drive, stated that until the
School District presents a definitive plan, it should not be
discussed.
Chair/Meyer declared the public comment portion of the agenda
Closed.
I. NEW BUSINESS
A. PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM No. 94-7
A request to develop a Planned Sign Program for a commercial
shopping center knOWn as Diamond Bar Torn Center, 1155 S.
Diamond Bar Boulevard.
AP/Searcy stated that the applicant is Rick Denman, Signs and
Services Co., Inc. 10980 Boatman Avenue, Stanton, CA 90680 and
the property owner is Sandra Quilty and Len Stalhandske,
Commercial Center Management, Inc., 2922 Daimler, Ste.
Santa Ana, CA 92705. 0103,
The Ranch Center, located in northern Diamond Bar adjacent to
the SR 57 Freeway, is a traditional commercial strip center
developed in the mid 19701s. The center currently has a
significant landmark in the form of a water tower, which
exemplifies the "Country Livingm image long identified with
Diamond Bar. The water tower has been a landmark welcoming
highway travelers to the City.
The Ranch Center has evolved from a regional commercial
September 26, 1994 Page 3 Planning Commission
attraction in the 1970's to a predominately vacant commercial
center under the competition from regional malls that were
developed during the 1980's. Today the mall has fallen into
economic hardship and has been under the receivership of the
Resolution Trust Corporation and Commercial Center Management
Co., Inc. as temporary receiver. The center is developed
around a central parking area with buildings on three sides.
The units closest to Diamond Bar Boulevard are afforded the
best exposure to vehicular traffic. The units to the east and
north have limited visual access to Diamond Bar Boulevard.
The center is currently operating with a high vacancy rate.
The major tenants are Thomasville Home Furnishings and
Acapulco Restaurant. The tenants feel they have immediate
need for a sign program to attract more business to the
Center. The Center is currently undergoing numerous upgrades
and the Planned Sign Program is an intrinsic component in the
effort to rescue the Center.
The applicant's proposal includes placing channel letter
signage on the parapet above each unit known as tenant
identification signs and tenant storefront identification
signs located in the arch over the entrance to units. The
sign criteria allows for the maximum 1.25 square
signage per lineal foot of frontage as allowed by the code•
The sign code does, however, restrict the installation of wall
signs to one per use per outer wall. The applicant therefore,
seeks relief from this standard.
The signs incorporated into the architectural raceway are
proposed to be constructed of an aluminum cabinet displaying
a white plexiglass with an opaque background with satin
finish. The copy is to be translucent vinyl with illuminated
fluorescent lamps.
The alternative wall cabinet design is located over the
entrance to each merchant. The aluminum cabinet will display
flex letters on a white plexiglass background painted opaque
with satin finish paint. An aluminum border trims the top of
the cabinet.
Additionally, the applicant is proposing to place a
combination of channel letter signage and wall cabinet signs
on the water tower with the center name, the major tenant and
signage for two additional tenants totaling 143 square feet.
The maximum signage currently allowed by the code allows a
maximum of 72 square feet of signage and restricts the height
of freestanding signs to six feet.
September 26, 1994
Page 4 Planning Commission
The applicant is proposing to incorporate a combination of
information signs. Included within this element of the
program are two illuminated entry signs, 4 feet in height with
4 square feet of sign area. The directional sign is perched
atop a rockriver base and wood pedestal. The aluminum cabinet
encases the white Alex face painted green to match the
building trim.
Pursuant to State law, all legal codes related to automobile
restrictions for parking are required to beposted at each
entrance to a commercial site. The applicant has accomplished
this by designing a 7 foot high sign that serves as an
information reader board. The sign proposes, to exhibit
handicap and fire lane information as well as directional
parking information. The code does not address this type of
sign but restricts any freestanding sign to 6 feet in height.
Three smaller directional signs constructed of aluminum tubing
with aluminum face painted blue green to match building trim
with white co proposed at the center aisle, adjacent to
Thomasville, and at the eastern portion of the interior
parking area. The sign is 4 feet in height with approximately
2.67 square feet of sign area.
All permits are to be approved by the landlord
e Cit prior to
obtaining approval of th
banners � Y• The tenant may not display
pennants balloons, or other similar advertising of
a temporary nature until the applicant has garnered the
necessary approvals of the City. All sign letter faces are
required to be a uniform white translucent. Logo faces and
other face colors are subject to approval by the landlord
although staff would prefer to have the optional colors
stipulated with the Planned Sign Program.
The Planned Sign Program for this center is one of the
applicant's diversified efforts to revive this struggling
commercial center. The sign
criteria
conformance with the existing sign ord nance,is largely in
Each unit is allowed a maximum of
wallone wall sign per outer
, up to a maximum of 125 square feet. The applicant is
requesting relief from this standard based upon the hardship
related to building orientation to Diamond Bar Boulevard and
the lack of visual access. The applicant has expressed the
need to use parapet signage as a draw from the street and the
tenant storefront sign for identification once in the center.
The applicant far exceeds the 72 square foot provision for
September 26, 1994
Page 5 Planning Commission
freestanding signs by proposing 143 s
This quantity of signage equates to approximately quare feet of signage.
sign face area of the Diamond barHonda sign/Burger King
freeway oriented sign. Freeway oriented signage can only be
obtained at the discretion of the Planning Commission for
lodging, food and fuel business uses. The maximum sign area
available for this type of signage is 128 square feet.
Sign type E, proposed at 7 feet in height, is not in
conformance with sign standards. Staff recommends that this
sign be revised to conform to permitted dimensions. The
remaining informational signs are compatible with current sign
standards.
Staff has completed the review of this project in order to
determine the environmental impacts associated with
implementation of the project and has determined that this
Planned Sign Program will not have a significant effect on the
environment and is categorically exempt pursuant to Section
15311 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
A Planned Sign Program review by the Planning Commission does
not require a public hearing.
Planning Commission a Staff recommends that the
amended, Findings of Fact,,eand econditions Planned las listed withgn Proram 94-7thas
e
resolution.
Rick Denman, Signs and Services Company, Inc., 10980 Boatman
Avenue, Stanton representing Commercial Center Management as
owners stated that the Center has 26 units with 14 vacancies.
The owner has painted, slurry coated the driveway
landscaped, and views the signage as a critical detrientato
leasing.
AP/Searcy stated that the current signs are legal and non-
conforming.
CDD/DeStefano indicated that if the sign for the tower is
legally non -conforming, this request would break the non-
conformity, and since the tower sign is well above six feet
the property owner could be required to strip the tower of all
existing signage. The second option is to permit the legal
non -conformity and to permit additional signage on the tower.
Motion was made by C/Schad and seconded by C/Flamenbaum to
accepted the Draft Resolution amended as follows: That the
resolution include the proper advertising numbers on the
freestanding/monument sign; the existing reader board be
8eptQ"er 26, 1994
Page 6 Planning Commission
removed and disposed of off-site; the existing sign E will be
brought into conformance reducing the height from seven feet
to four feet; include a pallet of type faces for signage, and
on Page 2, under "Findings" add the following to the document
"This project is in conformity with the City's Draft and
proposed General Plan." The motion was carried unanimously.
Chair/Meyer indicated C/Flamenbaum was absent during voting at
the prior Planning Commission meeting and he requested that
C/Flamenbaum cast his vote on items
stalemate: to break the voting
The Planning Commission voted 2-2 regarding
modification or omission of the first sentence which read "It
is the primary goal of the City of Diamond Bar to maintain a
rural and country living environment" on Page I-1.
Motion was made by Chair/Meyer and seconded by C/Flamenbaum to
eliminate the sentence. Motion was carried 3-2 with the roll
call as follows:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS;
Flamenbaum,
NOES:COMMISSIONERS:
VC/Plunk,
Chair/Meyer
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS:
Schad/Fong
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
None
Motion was made by C/Fong and
first sentence, Page I-1
seconded by C/Schad to have the
of the citizens
read
of the City of
as follows: is ineadrural
Diamond
Bar to,maintaIt
and country living environment." Motion
the
roll
call as follows:
was carried 3
-2 with
AYES:
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
Fong, Schad, Flamenbaum
ABSTAIN
COMMISSIONERS:
VC/Plunk' Chair/Meyer
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
None
Motion was made by C/Flamenbaum and seconded by VC/Plunk
regarding Page I -7,D. 1. Land Use Mix a. "
remaining Open Lands Includin Disposition of
Determination of Deed and Map restriction tau8,, t ha a
"Open" to "Vacant" so that the sentence reads: "Disposition' change
Of Remaining Vacant Lands Including, but Not Limiteto, a
Determination of Deed and Map Restriction status", and delete
"within hillside areas" from the first sentence of the first
paragraph so the sentence reads: "Determining the status of
remaining vacant lands is a major policy decision facing the
City." Motion as carried 3-2 with the roll call as follows:
septemb
of 26, 1994
Pag* 7
Planning CommiisiOn
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Flamenbaum, VC/ Plunk
'
Chair/Meyer
ABSTAIN:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Schad/Fong
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
None
Motion was made by C/Flamenbaum and seconded by Chair/Meyer to
delete the last sentence from Page I-71 D. 1 a. "past
confusion resulting from Los Angeles County transmittal of
development entitlements should be resolved." The motion
failed 3-2 with the roll call as follows:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Flamenbaum, Chair/Meyer
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Schad, Fong, hair/Me
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT:COMMISSIONERS: None
None
Motion was made by C/Flamenbaum and seconded by VC/Plunk
regarding Page I-10, E. Strategy 1.1.1 a. to put back the
definition "The maximum gross density of Rural Residential
Will be 1.0 dwelling unit per gross acre (1 du/ac)." The
motion was carried unanimously.
Motion was made by C/Flamenbaum and seconded by VC/Plunk to
eliminate Strategy 1.1.1 a., second paragraph, Page I-10.
Motion was carried 4-1 with the roll call as follows:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
Flamenbaum Fong, VC/Plunk,
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
Chair/Meyer
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS:
Schad
ABSENT:None
COMMISSIONERS:
None
Motion was made by C/Flamenbaum and seconded by VC/Plunk add
the following to Page I-11, Strategy f. "Develop a slope
density scale ordinance which shall be applied to all land use
designations in the City. Such slope density scales shall
reduce the number of dwelling units available as a function of
average slope of the land in question and shall begin at 25
percent. Average slope is defined as follows:."
carried unanimously. Motion was
Motion was made by Chair/Meyer and seconded by C/Schad to add
Strategy g. Page I-11 to read as follows: "As
of the
Slope Density Scale Ordinance, develop a formular for the
preservation of open space." Motion was carried unanimously.
Motion was made by VC/Plunk and seconded by C/Flamenbaum to
September 26, 1994
paq° s Planning Commission
change the wording on Page I-15
Strategy 1.3.6 to read:
"Encourage consolidation of individual lots into a coordinated
du
project; encourage provision of enhanced amenities such as
Public art, plaza areas, open space and landscaping,
Pedestrian facilities in excess of re minimums;
and
provision of housing within a mixed use required minimums; or
carried unanimously, project. Motion was
C/Flamenbaum recommended Page I-18 Strategy
to read as follows: "Encourage clusterinwithin the changedmostdevelopable portions of
e ources ect sites to preserve open space
and/or other natural r
adopted unanimously. The recommendation was
S/Schad recommended Page I-18, Strate
amended to
read: "Encourage offers to dedicatey dditionale open space
land to the City or _4 conservancy."
adopted unanimously. The recommendation was
recommended
at strategy
1.7.3, Page 1-19 be renumbered formerly known as Strategy
as previously written. trategy 1.6.6 and reinstated
unanimously. The recommendation was adopted
C/Fong
follow recommended Mann a Page I-19, Goal 2 be changed to read as
follows: q land use with respect to the location,
density and intensity, and quality of development.
Maintain
consistency with the capabilities of the City and special
districts to provide essential services which achieve
sustainable use of environmental and manmade resources.
recommendation was adopted unanimously. " The
Regarding Page I-23, Strategy 3.3.5 a.
add in its place "palettes" so that it readsinaNe "plans and
in planting palettes should be in used
resistant, and have colors similar toht tolerant, fire
materials in the surrounding area." those of native
Regarding Page I-23, Objective 4.1, insert "/circulation" so
the sentence reads: "Promote and cooperate in efforts to
provide reasonable regional
trans ortation circulation planning land use and
P
P /
g Programs.
C/Fong recommended e Pa
read as follows: " g I-24, Strategy 4.1.5 be amended to
upon the CitMonitor and evaluate
local and regionalDiamond developments o in order potential impacts,
majorproposed iacent
use, circulation, and to anticipate land
economic imnac s and related
Septl"er 26, 1994
Page 9
Planning comsission
developmental patterns of
the Cirecommendation was adopted unanimously. Diamond Bar."
The
Chair/Meyer recommended Page
read as follows: "Maintain
I'24, Objective 4.2 be amended to
reasonable l terms Maintain City boundaries which
and economic of existing service capabilities are
interdependencies, citizen desires ' social
revenues and expenditures." The recommendation was
unanimously. and City
adopted
Chair/Meyer recommended on Page
whole" be deleted so g I-24, Strate
exists with the the sentence reads: Strategy N•2.2 a. "as a
of Diamond gar.,,g°als and desires of the Compatibility
The recommendation was adopted and the City
Chair/Meyer declared the p unanimously.
1994, 7:0o p.m. at 9:50 P.M. .meeting adjourned to September 27,
Attest:
David Meyer r
Chairman
Respectfully,
Jamess James DeStefano
DeStefano
Secretary
MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 27, 1994
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Meyer called the meeting
auditorium of the South Coast
Office, Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
to order at 7:00 p.m. in the main
Air Quality Management District
The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Chairman Meyer.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Meyer; Vice Chairwoman Plunk;
Commissioners: Schad, and Fong
Also Present: Community Development Director James
DeStefano; Associate Planner Rob Searcy;
Assistant Planner Ann Lungu; Interim City
Attorney Michael Montgomery; Engineer
Consultant Mike Myers; and Administrative
Secretary Marilyn Ortiz
Absent: C/Flamenbaum
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS
In response to Max Maxwell, 3211 Bent Twig Lane, CDD/DeStefano
brought to the attention of the Planning Commission a letter
received by the Planning Department. The letter is from JC
Dabney and Associates as it represents landholdings within the
City of Diamond Bar owned by Arciero and Sons. The letter
refers to three properties; the property within the South
Pointe Master Plan of approximately 41 acres; approximately 25
acres directly across the freeway at the end of Fallow Field;
and a four acre site across the street from the SCAM
building bordering Golden Springs and Copley Drive. Mr.
Dabney requests that the four acres across from the SCAQMD
building retain its commercial designation, as it has been
designated in the prior General Plan; the property off of
Fallowfield Drive on the east side of the 57 Freeway of
approximately 25 acres, be retained at a designation which
would permit a density of three units per acre even though a
project is currently before the City for about one unit per
acre; and with regard to the property within the South Pointe
Master Plan area, that it be retained at a minimum to
incorporate the proposed project, and, specifically, to permit
September 27, 1994 Page 2
g Planning Commission
a three unit per acre zoning designation.
Wilbur Smith, 21630 Fair Wind Lane, Diamond Bar, referring to
the action of the Planning Commission to remove items 3 to 10
on Page I-22. In particular, Mr. Smith wants to understand
the Commissions position with regard to sewers in the City of
Diamond Bar.
Responding to Mr. Smith, C/Fong referred him to the Public
Services and Facilities Element, Page VI -5, Objective 1.1,
Strategy 1.1.6 requiring that new housing developments in
Diamond Bar be connected to a public sewage system.
Chair/Meyer responded that the consensus of the Planning
Commission was that those types of development standards would
rightfully belong in a Development Code for the City.
Barbara Beach-Courchesne, 2021 Peaceful Hills Road, Diamond
Bar, voiced her concerns regarding time constraints and the
Potential loss of approval from the Office of Planning and
Research to continue. She requested that a copy of the final
draft 1994 General Plan be available to her at least three
days prior to delivery to the City Council.
Chair/Meyer responded that the document which was prepared by
GPAC has been delivered to all City Council members.
In response to VC/Plunk, CDD/DeStefano stated that the
proposal for several months has been that the City Council
will receive a document entitled PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED DRAFT GENERAL PLAN. That document will contain
all of the verbiage from the Planning Commission, the
revisions to the GPAC verbiage, the GPAC verbiage, as well as
underlying base 1993 Plan. It will be all-inclusive so that
the City Council will be able to look at one document and
understand what the base document said, what GPAC's changes
were and what the Planning Commission recommendations are.
Again responding to VC/Plunk, CDD/DeStefano stated that the
City has not requested an extension, however, it is scheduled
for the next City Council meeting.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
1. ADOPTION OF THE GENERAL PLAN
Chair/Meyer stated that the first order of business is to
Page September 27, 1994 Pa e 4 Planning Commission
Responding to VC/Plunk, CDD/DeStefano stated that,in general,planning
the General Plan represents about a twenty y
earperiod. Some cities create benchmarks of where they would
like to be in five year increments. The Housing Element is
more specific and has a cycle of five year reviews required by
the State of California. Most cities look at their General
Plan Application for year Generaltime Plan amendments caneriod for take placelete four
Apple
times annually.
In response to Chair/Meyer's summation of the OS designation
on the Land Use Map, CDD/DeStefano stated that, in addition to
the SASAK property, there are comparable properties where the
OS designation exists with restricted development. Some
properties have restrictions which prohibit everything;
properties have restrictions -which prohibit only residential
development; and
some tl which
allowsingle residential to be constructed on the
lot.
RECESS:
Chair/Meyer
recessed the meeting at
8:20 p.m.
RECONVENED:
Chair/Meyer
reconvened the meeting
at 8:32 p.m.
Commissioner Flamenbaum arrived at 8:40 p.m.
Responding to C/Fong, CDD/DeStefano stated that with respect
to parcels with the OS designation, there is a list known as
"THE OPEN LAND SURVEY" within the Environmental Impact Report
which was part of the Environmental Assessment and contains a
summary of parcels and their development status.
Motion was made by C/Fong and seconded by C/Schad to leave the
SASAK Land Use Designation as shown. The motion was passed 3-
2 with the roll call as follows:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Flamenbaum, Fong, Schad
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Plunk, Chair/Meyer
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
Motion was
Property bdesignat designation and
seconded
The motion was passed
Schoolp
unanimously.
Motion was made by C/Flamenbaum and seconded by VC/Plunk to
designate either side of the Pathfinder Homeowners Association
and the land due south which is currently declared to be Open
Space which has actual deeds on it designating it as Open
1994
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Planning
Commission
September 27,
Space be converted to Private Recreation, similar to "The
Country" park. The motion carried 3-2 with the following roll
call.
Flamenbaum, VC/Plunk,
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Chair/Meyer
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Schad
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Fong
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS: None
al
The Planning Commission agreed to rein diately the CoOrth iof
mm
designation for the Arciero property
Golden Springs Drive across from SCAQMD.
Motion was made by C/Flamenbaum and seconded by
change the Bramalea property designation to OS/PD.
was carried unanimously.
and seconded by C/Schad
The Motion was carried
C/Schad to
The Motion
Motion was made by C/Flamenbaum
leave the Arciero property as RR•
with the roll call as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
Chair/Meyer
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
Chair/Meyer
adjourned to
Flamenbaum,
VC/Plunk
None
None
to
4-1
Schad, Fong,
announced that
e October
tobe994 at 10:00 p m meeting be
Monday, October
Chair/Meyer declared the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p•m.
Respectfully Submitted
nP�tefan0 —
James DeStefano
Secretary
Attest:
/s/ David Meyer
David Meyer
Chairman
MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OCTOBER 17, 1994
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:14 p.m. at the
South Coast Air Quality Management District Board Room, 21865 E.
Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Chairman Meyer.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Meyer; vice Chairwoman Plunk;
Commissioners: Flamenbaum, Schad, and Fong
Also Present: Community Development Director James
DeStefano; Associate Planner Rob Searcy;
Assistant Planner Ann Lungu; Interim City
Attorney Michael Montgomery; Engineer
Consultant Mike Myers; and Recording secretary
Carol Dennis.
Absent: None
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Max Maxwell, 3211 Bent Twig Lane, Diamond Bar asked for an
update on how the Planning Commission will proceed with the
final review of the General Plan and suggested hearing each
element for the benefit of those who wish to speak. He also
wanted to know when the Commission would be discussing the
addendum to the EIR;, the letter from the Walnut Unified
School District and from the Boy Scouts.
Mr. Maxwell read from a July 12, 1986 newspaper article which
referred to the ground breaking of the Gateway Corporate
Center and that the total build -out had not taken place by
1991 as indicated in the article.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Conditional Use Permit No. 94-2
October 17, 1994 Page 2 Planning Commission
2.
3.
This is a request to relocate an existing dry cleaning plant
which provides retail services to other dry cleaners as well
as the general public. The dry cleaner is moving to a
different unit within the same commercial center located on
the northeast corner of Grand Avenue in the Ralphs Center.
Applicant requested a continuance to October 24, 1994
Chair/Meyer declared the Public Hearing open.
Martha Bruske, 600 South Great Bend Drive, Diamond Bar asked
what the City considers an existing dry cleaning plant which
provides retail services to other dry cleaners and how many
there are in Diamond Bar. She recommends a no vote.
Chair/Meyer declared the Public Hearing closed.
Moved by C/Flamenbaum, seconded by C/Schad to continue the
item to October 24, 1994, 7:00 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
Variance No. 94-2
A request to construct a new three story single family
residence in excess of the maximum 35 ft. height limit at 1553
Deer Crossing, Diamond bar, CA 91765. Applicant requested
continuance to November 14, 1994.
Chair/Meyer declared the Public Hearing open.
There being no testimony, Chair/Meyer closed the Public
Hearing.
Moved by C/Schad, seconded by C/Flamenbaum to continue the
item to November 14, 1994.
ADOPTION OF THE GENERAL PLAN
CDD/DeStefano stated that staff has compiled all of the
changes that the Planning Commission has recommended to date
using the format which has been utilized since the process
began in July, 1994. In addition to members of the
Commission, this document has been distributed to
approximately 70 interested parties. In addition, staff has
provided a copy of the addendum to the Environmental Impact
Report and a copy of the Draft Resolution recommending City
Council approval of the Draft General Plan.
CDD/DeStefano recommends that the Planning Commission review
the General Plan invite public testimony as is deemed
October 17, 1994 Page 3 Planning Commission
appropriate prior to the Commission's final decision on the
document.
Chair/Meyer stated that the Planning Commission received a
letter from the Los Angeles Area Council for the Boy Scouts of
America requesting a modification in the land use designation
of their property within the Commission's sphere of influence.
In addition, the Commission has received two letters from the
SASAK Corporation indicating discomfort in the Land Use
Designation of their property, and one letter from Bramelea
indicating dissatisfaction for the proposed Land Use
Designation of their property.
CDD/DeStefano indicated that Bramalea and SASAK are asking for
a Land Use Designation of RL with a PD attachment.
ICA/Montgomery reported that he has answered the letters with
respect to the issue of "taking" and does not feel there is a
"taking" with the present Land Use Designation.
C/Flamenbaum stated that he has met with Mr. Johnson from
Bramalea and it is his understanding that Bramalea seeks to
execute the MOU as a combined PD/OS designation.
CDD/DeStefano responded that the property has a development
restriction and Bramalea's belief is that it is does not
constitute an Open Space easement. The current PD/OS
designation on the Map does not permit them to develop the
Memorandum of Understanding. Bramelea would prefer a
residential density and open space under a planned development
overlay which would allow them to develop according to the
Memorandum of Understanding.
Responding to C/Flamenbaum, CDD/DeStefano cited Tres Hermanos
as the example for Agricultural Specific Plan, the intent of
the designation in the General Plan is Agricultural. However,
in the future and with increasing development pressure it is
anticipated that the landowner will wish to pursue development
of the property. When that occurs, the City will request a
specific plan. Chair/Meyer is correct in stating that at
some point, a General Plan change would be required.
ICA/Montgomery stated that if Bramalea has a Map Restricted
Open Space they would have to have a General Plan, "A Zone"
and a Public Hearing which would permit them to modify the
designation.
CDD/DeStefano stated the Bramalea property on Diamond Bar
Boulevard consists of approximately 50 acres of residentially
October 17, 1994 Page 4 Planning Commission
zoned property that is not restricted by Map or Deed
notations. The developer also has several hundred restricted
acres on either side of the 50 acres. The MOU attempts to
allow for development on about 70 of those High Crest acres
which will allow for up to 130 homes. In exchange for this,
the City is to receive all of the perimeter open space as
public land. If the Planning Commission is interested in this
concept, CDD/DeStefano indicated that the Commission may wish
to designate the use of the property more specifically
RR/OS/PD and indicate that the 70 acres along High Crest would
be permitted a maximum of 130-135 dwelling units.
Chair/Meyer asked if the current Land Use Designation
prohibits the developer from filing an application or specific
plan on the entire 400 acres.
CDD/DeStefano responded that it does not.
Chair/Meyer declared the Public Hearing open on the Draft
General Plan.
Max Maxwell, 3211 Bent Twig Lane, Diamond Bar, stated he feels
specific planned development is an opportunity to abuse any
part of the program and suggests that the designation for
Bramalea be OS and RR where specific building is planned.
Responding to Mr. Maxwell, Chair/Meyer pointed out that the
strip of land along the freeway in the South Pointe Master
Plan has been designated Public Right -of -Way.
Mr. Maxwell stated that he believes the RL designation on the
Land Use Map should be modified so that Lot 61 can be seen as
touching Grand Avenue. The Tres Hermanos plan is acceptable
because they have been working on a specific plan.
Responding to Mr. Maxwell, Chair/Meyer stated that with
respect to the. Boy Scout area in Tonner Canyon, Agriculture
designation had been dropped. Mr. Maxwell stated that this is
not acceptable and recommends the designation be returned to
Agriculture.
Regarding the General Plan, Page 1 Introduction, Mr. Maxwell
says he believes the first line, which was stricken by the
Planning Commission should be put back in. He also stated
that the significant ecological area on the West side of the
57 near the Brea Canyon cutoff is farther North than shown on
Page 8.
October 17, 1994 Page 5 Planning Commission
On Page I-2, referring to the 2,751 acres left to be
developed, Mr. Maxwell stated he believes this figure is
incorrect. Responding to Mr. Maxwell, Ms. Warner indicated
that she used the figures which were available. Chair/Meyer
asked that this be reviewed and verified.
On Page I-4 and I-5, Mr. Maxwell pointed out that it appears
that nothing has been done about Parks and Recreation and Open
Space in separating it. He feels that these are two separate
issues and would like to see it broken out and separated in
the Chart.
Mr. Maxwell continued to Page I-7 referring to Map and Deed
Restrictions, he stated that the paragraph under issue
analysis in the middle of the page should be stricken.
Referring to the last paragraph, Mr. Maxwell says he believes
transfer of development rights should be sold.
Mr. Maxwell stated that he wants "encourage development of
Gated Communities" dropped from the General Plan.
Referring to Page VI -6, Strategy 2.1.1 "promote the
intensification of the sales tax generating potential of
existing future commercial areas within the City", Mr. Maxwell
says, in his opinion, this needs to be rephrased.
On Page I-8, freeway visibility should have been addressed and
specify which parcels are freeway visible, Mr. Maxwell stated.
Responding to Mr. Maxwell's confusion regarding changes,
CDD/DeStefano referred Mr. Maxwell to the notation on the
cover of the General Plan which has been used since inception.
Mr. Maxwell stated he believes that the. last sentence, Page I-
10 Strategies: 1.1.1 a. "The dwelling units per acre in RURAL
RESIDENTIAL (RR) zone shall be dependent upon topography
(slope grade) as shown in Table 1-3." should be left in the
General Plan.
Referring to Page I-11, f. fourth line "at 25 percent." Mr.
Maxwell stated that 25 percent is way too high and should
start in a 15 to 20 percent bracket.
Page I-12, 1.1.8 should be eliminated from the General Plan,
Mr. Maxwell stated.
Mr. Maxwell indicated that Page I-13, Strategies 1.2.51 won't
sell in Diamond Bar.
October 17, 1994 Page 6 Planning Commission
Mr. Maxwell stated he hopes the Planning Commission will
delete Page I-14, Strategies 1.3.2.
Chair/Meyer asked Mr. Maxwell if he feels Diamond Bar business
should not be visible from the freeway.
Responding to Chair/Meyer, Mr. Maxwell stated that Diamond Bar
is a bedroom community and there are specific areas such as
the Gateway Center which was supposed to have been fully
developed.
Chair/Meyer pointed out that there has been a recession.
Responding to Mr. Maxwell's confusion regarding the General
Plan document, Chair/Meyer stated that the Planning Commission
has been asked to deliver a document to the City Council in
the manner presented and that staff has been following the
original outline.
Mr. Maxwell continuing to Page I-17, 1.5.5, land entitlements,
stated that he feels this is wrong.
Mr. Maxwell pointed out on Page V-12, second paragraph, fourth
line that "three travel lanes" should read "four or five
travel lanes".
Regarding Page VI -3, C. third paragraph, Mr. Maxwell asked if
the sentence, "A master drainage plan will need to be
developed for the City and its sphere of influence." refers to
Tonner Canyon as part of the sphere of influence.
Mr. Maxwell stated that he will provide a copy of the Walnut
Tree Ordinance for the Commission's review. He feels a
Hillside Ordinance or Tree Ordinance should be implemented in
Diamond Bar immediately and included in the General Plan.
Robert Huff, 1641 Fire Hollow, Diamond Bar stated he believes
most citizens are in favor of the Memorandum of Understanding
from Bramelea; however, there is concern that they will
somehow get around the memorandum and develop the property
even further. He stated that he would caution the Commission
not to restrict Bramalea's ability to enact the MOU and would
encourage the Commission to consider CDD/DeStefano's
recommendation of RR/OS/PD which would accomplish both
objectives.
Referring to Land Use, Mr. Huff indicated that the General
Plan is more restrictive that he would like to see. In the
Circulation Element, Page V-18 and V-19 regarding bicycle
October 17, 1994 Page 7 Planning Commission
trails it appeared that the Traffic and Transportation
Commission had indicated Grand Avenue as a possible bike
route.
Responding to Mr. Huff, C/Flamenbaum stated that V-18 and V-19
refer to current bike routes and that there are several
instances in the General Plan where the verbage "put more bike
routes in" occurs. Chair/Meyer added the Plan also indicates
"to hook up with the regional system", as well.
Chair/Meyer referred Mr. Huff to Page V-28, Strategy 1.2.8.
Mr. Huff, referring to Page V-26, Strategy 1.1.4, stated that
he understands why the plan is restrictive with respect to
Tonner Canyon. However, he feels that an environmentally
sensitive by-pass road should be located somewhere in the area
as one of the solutions to the long-term traffic problems in
Diamond Bar area.
Mr. Huff closed by stating that he feels the document has been
improved by the Planning Commission and offered his thanks for
the Commission's efforts.
Responding to Chair/Meyer, CDD/DeStefano stated that he is not
aware of anything in the Circulation Element which would
preclude review of a by-pass road in conjunction with a
specific plan for Tres Hermanos. The larger issue is whether
a road goes in and where it does because each of the involved
cities has a completely different view.
Max Maxwell, 3211 Bent Twig Lane, Diamond Bar requested the
Commission to recommend to the City Council that the General
Plan be placed on the ballot.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chair/ Meyer closed
the public hearing and returned the matter to the Planning
Commission for consideration.
RECESS: Chair/Meyer recessed the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
RECONVENE: Chair/Meyer reconvened the meeting at 8:48 p.m.
3. ADOPTION OF THE GENERAL PLAN, continued.
Responding to Chair/Meyer, CDD DeStefano recommended
improvements to the Acknowledgements page to include some
other staff members.
October 17, 1994 Page 8 Planning Commission
Regarding Page 11 of the Introduction, I. GENERAL PLAN FORMAT,
the first line should be amended to read: "The 1994 Diamond
Bar Draft General Plan is divided into three documents for
ease of reference" and add " Document 3" sub -heading "Master
Environmental Assessment (adopted 7/14/92)." Add to the last
sentence under Item #2, "and is incorporated as referenced as
part of the 1994 General Plan."
CDD/DeStefano indicated that the List of Tables and List of
Figures within the Land Use Element needs to have language to
make the tables consistent with the tables within the text.
Table I-1 should read: "Citywide Existing Land Uses; Table
I-2 should, read: "Sphere of Influence Existing Land Uses";
Table I-4 should read: "Land Use Development Capacity
Summary."
Page I-28, Land Use Element, third paragraph, Item 2, third
line should be corrected to read. For example, Figure I-3
illustrates that a 10,000 square foot building on a 40,000
square foot lot yields a FAR of 0.25:1."
Page I-11, Land Use Element, strategy 1.1.1 f., eliminate the
last five words so that the last sentence read: "Average
slope is defined as follows:"
Page I-12, 1.1.6, sixth line change the sentence to read:
"This designation carries with it a maximum development
potential of one single family unit per existing parcel unless
construction was previously restricted or prohibited on such
properties by the County of Los Angeles."
CDD/DeStefano stated that within 1.1.6, sub -section a. is
already stated in the Resource Management Element, fourth
bullet on Page III -11. Staff recommends that it be eliminated
from the Land Use Element.
The following are generally clean-up items: Under Land Use
Element I-17, change Strategy 1.5.4 to 1.5.3; eliminate the
words "Move to Page III -10, Objective 1.2, Strategy 1.2.1"
following Strategy 1.5.5, which has been eliminated; under
Strategy 1.5.6, delete (combined w/1.5.4); following strategy
1.5.5 strike (1.2.9 moved from I-13 & I-16).
Staff further recommends that the Planning Commission discuss
the Boy Scouts' request, the Bramalea request, and the SASAK
request.
With respect to the Map, Page I-25, the Commission may wish to
redesignate the South Coast Air Quality Management District
October 17, 1994 Page 9 Planning Commission
Building as a Public Facilities Land Use classification. The
real issue is the Commission's vision for the future of
Diamond Bar and whether you envision SCAQMD being here fifteen
to twenty years from now. In addition, the area of the Post
Office should also be designated a Public Facility. It is
presently designated as Commercial Office.
Regarding Table I-4 on Page I-26, staff has provided the
Planning Commission with an errata sheet with the proper
calculations which match the text and match the Housing
Element.
Following discussion by the Planning Commission, a motion was
made by C/Flamenbaum and seconded by Chair/Meyer to leave the
Land Use Designation for South Coast Air Quality Management,
as shown on the map. The motion carried 4-1 with roll call as
follows:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Fong, Schad, Flamenbaum
Chair/Meyer
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Plunk
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
In response to Chair/Meyer, CDD/DeStefano stated that, from
staff's perspective it is important to implement the
Memorandum of Understanding with respect to the Bramalea
property. For purposes of clarification the Commission may
wish to designate the property RR/OS/ with the PD and add the
following strategy: "Encourage formation of a Planned
Development, or a Specific Plan, for approximately 400 acres
located East of Diamond Bar Boulevard, North of Grand Avenue,
South of Gold Rush, and at the terminus of High Crest Avenue.
Appropriate land uses may include 135 units of single family
residences concentrated along the anticipated extension of
High Crest Avenue, with the balance of the property to remain
in Open Space uses."
Following discussion, a motion was made by C/Flamenbaum and
seconded by Chair/Meyer to change the designation on the two
Bramalea parcels to RR/RL/OS/SP. Following discussion, the
motion was modified by C/Flamenbaum to RR/OS/SP.
Chair/Meyer restated the motion as follows: The portion of
land which is designated RR and consists of 50 acres will be
increased to 70 acres and the designation changed to RL/SP,
and to change the designation from PD/OS to OS/SP on the
remaining land. The motion as modified and restated was
October 17, 1994
Page 10 Planning Commission
seconded by C/Schad. The motion carried 4-1 with the roll
call as follows:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS Fong, Flamenbaum, Schad,
Chair/Meyer
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Plunk
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
A motion was made by C/Flamenbaum and seconded by C/Schad to
adopt a strategy as follows: Strategy 1.6.5, Page I-18, Land
Use Element and renumber the existing 1.6.5 as 1.6.6.
"Develop a specific plan for the 400 acres known as the
Bramalea property located East of Diamond Bar Boulevard, North
of Grand Avenue, South of Gold Rush, and at the Terminus of
High Crest Avenue. Appropriate land uses may include single
family residential dwelling units concentrated along the
anticipated extension of High Crest Avenue with the balance of
the property to remain in Open Space uses." The motion
carried unanimously 5-0.
A motion was made by C/Flamenbaum and seconded by C/Fong to
leave SASAK as is. Motion carried 3-2 with the roll call as
follows:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Fong, Flamenbaum, Schad
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Plunk, Chair/Meyer
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
A motion was made by C/Flamenbaum to leave the Boy Scout Land
Use Designation as SP. The motion died for lack of a second.
Responding to a discussion by members of the Planning
Commission, CDD/DeStefano stated that the Boy Scouts are
asking for an AG/SP designation, which is similar to Tres
Hermanos.
A motion was made by C/Fong and seconded by C/Schad to change
the Boy Scout Land Use designation as AG/SP. The motion
carried 4-1 with roll call as follows:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
Fong, Schad, VC/Plunk,
Chair/Meyer
Flamenbaum
None
None
October 17, 1994 Page 11 Planning Commission
CDD/DeStefano added the following item to staff's recommended
corrections: Mr. Maxwell is correct in stating that Lots 1
and 61 should both be designated OS.
Page I-9 of the Land Use Element, Section 2.a. Natural
Resources, add to the last sentence after the word "resources"
the following: "or on areas subject to hazards such as
flooding (refer to flood hazards map in the Master
Environmental Assessment."
On Page I-27 of the Land Use Element, Table I-5, add a column
entitled "Population at General Plan Buildout" 1156,600
persons" and add footnote 11(5) Population based on 3.17
persons per occupied dwelling unit." CDD/DeStefano stated
that the present population of Diamond Bar is approximately
55,000.
Referring to the Housing Element, Page II -15, CDD/DeStefano
indicated that Table II -4 which is on the first Page II -15, be
renumbered Page II -15a, and where the TOTALS are indicated at
the bottom of the table, new corrected figures will be entered
based upon the revised calculations. Under Land Use Category
Specific Plan, eliminate one of the (1) and change footnote
(2) to footnote (1). The Unit Totals will be changed to
approximately 1,213 with the Bramalea number added.
The next page, also known as Page II -15 should be renumbered
Page II -15b.
Page II -22 with the text becomes II -22a and the next page with
the map which is also numbered II -22 becomes II -22b.
CDD/DeStefano reported that concludes the changes to the
Housing Element.
RECESS: Chair/Meyer recessed the meeting at 10:18 p.m.
RECONVENE: Chair/Meyer reconvened the meeting at 10:28 p.m.
CDD/DeStefano indicated the following changes to the Resource
Management Element: Page III -5, Item 4. Water Resources, add
a final sentence to read: "A complete discussion of water
resources is contained in the Master Environmental
Assessment." The second paragraph under Item 4. Water
Resources, fifth line, the end of the sentence that says "in
excess of these levels." add a sentence to read: A discussion
of peak demand water supply requirements is contained in the
Master Environmental Assessment."
October 17, 1994
Page 12 Planning Commission
C/Flamenbaum suggested that on Page III -5, Item 4. Water
Resources, second paragraph, line seven that "on the order" be
deleted so that the sentence reads: (Beginning at line five)
"A Master Plan of Water is being prepared by the Walnut Valley
Water Municipal District which estimates a buildout population
for Diamond Bar of approximately 75,000 residents, which is
higher than the estimated buildout of the City."
Moving to Public Health and Safety Element, Page IV -2 under
Item 1. Geology and Seismicity, third paragraph, end of the
first sentence, staff directs the Planning Commission to add
the following sentence: "A discussion and maps of geologic
hazards are contained in the Master Environmental Assessment."
Page IV -3, under Item 5. Emergency Services and Facilities,
add a final sentence to the paragraph which reads: "Minimum
road widths and clearances around structures as related to
emergency access and fire prevention are specified in the City
Code."
CDD/DeStefano concluded his remarks with respect to the Public
Health and Safety Element and moved to the Circulation
Element, Page V-1. At the bottom of the page indicating "The
Circulation Element addresses the following issues: add a
sentence after " Goods Movement" which reads: Public
Services and Facilities are described separately in the Public
Services and Facilities Element."
On Page V-28, under Strategy 2.1.8 which discusses the
bikeways and based upon the earlier discussion, staff
recommends adding the following: "The City shall develop a
Master Plan of Bikeways."
In response to questions from the Commission, City Engineer
Mike Meyers stated that "bikeways" is the more common term to
include bike paths and all of the Class I, Class II and Class
III. Some are bike lanes, bike paths, etc. and bikeways is
the common term; however, we are using bike routes in our
Designated Bicycle Routes Map so it could be stated either
way.
CDD/DeStefano stated that this.concludes recommended changes
from staff.
Regarding the Environmental addendum, Chair/Meyer questioned
the validity of Page 12, second from last paragraph, 1994
General Plan (Impact: Significant but mitigable) The 1994
General Plan Land Use Element begins with this sentence: "It
October 17, 1994 Page 13 Planning Commission
is the desire of the City of Diamond bar to maintain a rural
and country living environment."
Chair/Meyer further requested that Page 13, third paragraph,
line 5, (3) be corrected to read: "replace fresh drinking
water for wildlife when natural water areas are removed or
blocked;" also seen in the Resource Management Element, Page
III -11, bullet four.
Chair/Meyer asked if Page 13, third paragraph, line 8, (5) had
been modified.
CDD/DeStefano responded that a similarly worded strategy was
kept in the General Plan, Page I-17, 1.5.3.
Chair/Meyer questioned the verbiage on Page 15, second
paragraph, fourth line, (1).
CDD/DeStefano responded that the wording is found on Page VI -
5, Strategy 1.1.6, as follows: "Require all new housing
development in Diamond Bar to be CONNECTED TO a public sewage
system."
CDD/DeStefano indicated a typographical error on Page 1 of the
Addendum Number 2 under (a) (1) and that it should be
corrected to read: None of the conditions described in
Section 15162 calling for a preparation of a subsequent EIR
have occurred;"
Chair/Meyer referred to the Draft Resolution No. 94 -XX, Page
3, item d. and indicated that the Commission is presenting a
recommended 1994 Draft, that the words "as amended" should be
stricken so that the paragraph reads: "The 1994 Draft General
Plan is consistent with the State of California policies,
rules, regulations, and guidelines;" Also on Page 3,
paragraph 3 and 4, lines 3 and 3 and 4 respectively, strike
"as amended".
C/Schad indicated that he would like a request for Tree
Ordinance placed on a future Planning Commission agenda.
C/Fong indicated the following changes and corrections: Under
Land Use Element, Page I-4, Table I-1, under Parks/Rec the
Percentage of Total City Acres seems to be incorrect and
therefore, the totals do not add to 100% and insert "City in
the far right column heading so that it read: "Percent of
Total City Acres".
October 17, 1994
Page 14 Planning Commission
Page I-5, under bottom left hand column TOTAL, underline
(Within Sphere of Influence) and strike the underline from the
second column total of 3,591.0.
Page I-16, Strategy 1.4.6 and 1.4.7 add an (s) to school at
the end of each sentence.
Page I-19, Strategy 2.1.1 a. add to the end of the sentence,
"and properly addressed." so that it reads: "Prior to
approving new development or the intensification of existing
development within the City of Diamond Bar, ensure that the
environmental consequences of the proposed action have been
recognized and properly addressed."
Page I-24 F. Land Use Plan, fourth line, strike the second
"Table" after Use Plan Development Capacity Summary Table and
under second paragraph of 1. Land Use Designation, verify the
number 15 land use designations. CDD/DeStefano responded that
it should read 16 land use designations.
C/Fong continued to Page I-26 and I-27 of the Land Use Element
and suggested that the Table's should be renumbered to I-3 and
I-4 respectively, and that the Dwelling & Units column heading
on Page I-26 should be fixed to show Dwelling on one line.
With respect to the Housing Element, C/Fong offered the
following changes: on Page II -22b, remove Brea Canyon Cutoff
from the map.
C/Fong suggested the following changes in the Public Health
and Safety Element: Page IV -2, B. 1. Geology and Seismicity,
restate the first sentence to read as follows: "Diamond Bar
is located in a dynamic geological region, underlain by
several thousand feet of sediments which were laid down over
the last 25 million years."
Following the first sentence of Paragraph 3 on Page IV -2, B.
1. add a sentence to read: "A discussion and map of
geological hazards are contained in the Master Environmental
Assessment."
City Engineer Michael Meyers indicated the following changes
to the Circulation Element: Page V-17, 4, a. indent Class I,
Class I and Class I Bikeway paragraphs and bring the sentence
following Class I Bikeway paragraph to left margin and correct
the sentence to read: "Figure V-3 shows Existing Designated
Bike Routes in the City of Diamond Bar."
October 17, 1994
Page 15 Planning Commission
On Page V-18, correct Legend on the map to include Class I
designation.
On Page V-22 show Walnut Drive designated as Truck Route to
coincide with the legend.
C/Fong indicated the following changes with respect to the
Public Services and Facilities Element. Page VI -6, Strategy
2.1.1, third line correct spelling of "intensification" (add
an o).
Page VI -7, add a first line before strategies at the top of
the page to read: "Objective 2.3 Promote a balance of public
and private provision of services and amenities to the
community."
A motion was made by VC/Plunk and seconded by C/Schad to Adopt
the Resolution to adopt the 1994 Draft General Plan as
amended. The motion carried unanimously 5-0.
A motion was made by VC/Plunk and seconded by C/Flamenbaum
requesting transmittal of a letter to City Council indicating
the approximate cost for the 1994 Draft General Plan document.
The motion carried 4-1 with the following roll call.
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Fong, Schad, Flamenbaum,
VC/Plunk
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Chair/Meyer
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
CDD/DeStefano thanked the Planning Commission on behalf of the
staff.
C/Schad offered thanks to the staff on behalf of the Planning
Commission for their support.
Chair/Meyer declared the meeting adjourned at 11:22 p.m.
Respectfully,
/s/ James DeStefano
James DeStefano
Secretary
Attest:
/s/ David Meyer
David Meyer
Chairman
MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OCTOBER 24, 1994
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. at the
South Coast Air Quality Management District Office, Diamond Bar,
California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Chairman Meyer.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Meyer; Vice Chairwoman Plunk;
Commissioners: Schad and Fong
Also Present: Community Development Director James
DeStefano; Assistant Planner Ann Lungu;
Interim City Attorney Michael Montgomery,
Engineer Consultant Mike Myers; Senior
Engineer David Liu; Assistant Engineer Anne
Garvey; and Recording Secretary Carol Dennis
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 94-3
This is a request to relocate an existing dry cleaning plant
which provides retail services to other dry cleaners as well
as the general public. The dry cleaner is moving to a
different unit within the same commercial center located on
the northeast corner of Grand Avenue in the Ralphs Center.
Property Location: 1164 Diamond Bar Boulevard, Diamond Bar,
CA 91765
AP/Lungu pointed out the Applicant is the business owner, Mr.
Jong Hoon Shin.
AP/Lungu stated that Conditional Use Permit No. 94-3 is a
request for approval to relocate an existing dry cleaning
establishment currently located at 1164 Diamond Bar Boulevard
in the Ralphs Shopping Center at the southeast corner of Grand
Avenue and Diamond Bar Boulevard. The establishment was
previously located to the West of Ralphs where Block Buster
Video will be located and the dry cleaner will relocate to the
space just West of the Boston Store. The reason for the move
is to accommodate BLOCKBUSTER Video.
October 24, 1994 Page 2 Planning commission
The proposed Project is located in a C-3 zone and a dry
cleaning establishment is allowed. Upon approving the tenant
improvements, the applicant informed the City that the dry
cleaning plant operates as a retail plant taking in dry
cleaning for other establishment, as well as his own.
Pursuant to Code 22.28 210, a retail dry cleaning plant is
required to obtain a Conditional Use Permit. The dry cleaning
establishment will be located in a unit which is 1,330 square
feet which is adequate for the use. The equipment includes
one dry cleaning unit, four pressing units, a spotting board,
and a conveyor for hanging clean garments. In addition, there
is an existing 42" water tower. The maximum number of
employees will be four and the hours of operation will be
Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on
Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The required and provided number of parking spaces for the
Ralphs Center is 436 and this Project will not impact parking
requirements currently imposed. Ingress and egress is
adequate for the proposed use. Signage is not a part of this
application.
South Coast Air Quality Management District requires an Air
Pollution Control Permit to operate a dry cleaning plant for
the purpose of controlling the amount of perch loroethylene
that is released into the atmosphere during the dry cleaning
process. This permit is renewed annually and records
concerning the dry cleaning process must be available to South
Coast Air Quality Management District for review as required.
The applicant has applied and received all required permits.
The proposed project has been determined not to pose a
significant impact on the environment and, as such, a negative
declaration has been prepared according to the guidelines of
the Environmental Quality Act. Staff recommends that the
Planning Commission open the public hearing, receive public
testimony, and approve the Negative Declaration on the
attached Resolution with the Findings of Facts and Conditions
as listed.
Responding to Chair/Meyer, CDD/DeStefano stated that the
conditions in the staff report are not the same conditions
which are applicable to the Conditional Use Permit for the
existing location. The existing dry cleaning operation has
been in the Ralphs Shopping Center since the first occupancy
of the Center. At that time, the Conditional Use Permit
process was not a part of the Los Angeles County Code.
October 24, 1994 Page 3 Planning Commission
Chair/Meyer declared the public hearing open.
Stan Heikkinen, General Manager, Nikko Capital Corporation,
3961 Mac Arthur boulevard, Suite 105, Newport Beach, CA 92660
stated that he agrees with the conditions and indicated that
this is a change for better in that Nikko Capital Corporation
has provided Mr. Shin with all new equipment which complies
with the latest standards of the South Coast Air Quality
Management District.
C/ Schad inquired if there are suf f icient safeguards to prevent
toxic fumes from leaking through the walls.
Mr. Heikkinen responded that there are, since the new
equipment which the landlord purchased for the tenant complies
with the standards.
Chair/Meyer declared closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by C/Schad and seconded by C/Fong to Adopt the
Resolution as presented. Motion was carried unanimously.
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 91-1(1)/DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 94-1
The Conditional Use Permit application is a request for the
development of Phase 1 of a Medical Complex with professional
offices and urgent care facilities pursuant to Conditional Use
Permit No. 91-1 approved by the Planning Commission in
February, 1993.
CDD/DeStefano stated that this is a review of a modification
proposed to a Conditional Use Permit for the Inter -community
Medical Plaza Project which was approved by the Planning
Commission approximately 18 months ago. The Architectural
Review is presented as a component of the Development Review
Application for Phase 1 of the three phase project. This
project of approximately 425,000 square feet is to be phased
in over a twenty year period. An Environmental Impact Report
was processed and approved in 1993 with the umbrella
Conditional Use Permit.
The applicant is requesting an extension of one year in
addition to the two year grant within the Conditional Use
Permit approved in 1993. In addition, the applicant seeks a
modification of specific components of the phase 1 review to
the Conditional Use Permit.
This project is a 43 acre development, of which 26 acres are
October 24, 1994 Page 4 Planning commission
flat and located at 887 Grand Avenue, Diamond Bar, east of
Calvary Chapel. The property is zoned residential and
commercial with residential zoning on the undeveloped hillside
portion. The project site is about 150 feet below the
Montefino Townhome project and is abut 70 to 80 feet above the
Calvary Chapel. The current and prior Draft General Plans
have incorporated this site as Office Professional with a
Planned Development overlay. The concept of the Planned
Development is that this site, along with the Calvary Chapel
property and property extending to Copley Drive, would be
incorporated within a master plan.
The applicant has conducted value engineering and has made
modifications in design with respect to use and architectural
treatment. Construction is scheduled to begin the first part
of 1995.
In 1993 the Planning Commission approved a Diagnostic and
Treatment Center of approximately 25,000 square feet. This
proposal is to increase the Center by about 3,200 square feet
to a total of about 28,000 square feet. The Commission
previously approved a medical office building of approximately
40,000 square feet. This modification incorporates an
application to approve a medical office building of about
45,000 square feet, an increase of about 5,000 square feet.
The prior application for Phase 1 incorporated a hotel or
recovery center of approximately 13,500 square feet and 20
beds. The phase 1 project as now proposed is a recovery
center of about 14 beds and it is included as a part of the
diagnostic and treatment center.
The original approval for Phase 1 incorporated a helipad which
is now omitted from the Phase 1 components. In total, the
78,000 square foot original approval has been reduced to
approximately 73,000 square feet in the proposed
modifications. As a result of further engineering, a new
driveway from Grand Avenue has been proposed. This will
require the construction of retaining walls which will range
in height from about three (3) feet to a maximum of about 21
feet. At a future date, this proposed drive will be used as
a main entrance serving this development, as well as future
development on the Calvary Chapel property. When the master
plan is complete, this proposed drive will serve as a
connection to Golden Springs Drive. The project contains the
same basic setbacks. The original approval incorporated a
height maximum of 75 feet. The proposed structure closest to
Grand Avenue has a maximum height of about 24 feet and the
primary building further West of Grand Avenue has a proposed
October 24, 1994 Page 5 Planning commission
height of about 49 feet.
The City engaged Marc Blodgett, David Evans and Associates,
Inc. who performed an assessment of this project modification.
They concluded, as a result of this project's environmental
impact, there is no further work required as a result of this
proposed modification.
Two letters have been received from citizens who are concerned
about the impact of this project. Donald Stangretti, 2970
Estoril Drive, Diamond Bar expressed concern about the view
from his home and the traffic impact on Grand Avenue and the
lack of access from the project directly to Golden Springs.
CDD/DeStefano indicated that contained within the
environmental report for this project is a series of
mitigation measures which deal with the completion of the
signal at 800 South Grand Avenue. There are conditions and
mitigation measures in the original hospital approval which
incorporate the development of a circulation system that would
eventually lead to Golden Springs and the development of the
necessary drive aisles and signalization.
The Calvary Chapel project had a number of conditions which
required them to work with the hospital toward the development
of a master plan and to provide the City with right-of-way and
fees to widen the intersection at Grand Avenue and Golden
Springs Drive and develop a signal on Golden Springs Drive at
the main drive aisle for the church.
CDD/DeStefano referred to the second letter from the
applicant, Citrus Valley Health Partners, indicating the
status of discussions with Calvary Chapel regarding the road
specific alignment and the master plan.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt two
Resolutions: One which modifies the previously approved
Conditional Use Permit for an extension of time; and one for
the proposed modified architectural and site plan.
Chair/Meyer declared open the public hearing and invited the
applicant and/or representatives to speak.
Larry Tanouye, Contract Manager, Citrus Valley Health
Partners, stated that in the 1980's, American Health Care
Management purchased the subject property to build a 200 bed
acute care facility. In the mid 19801s, American Health Care
Management entered into bankruptcy and about 1989, they were
ordered to divest themselves of all non -revenue producing
October 24, 1994 Page 6 Planning commission
assets and Inter -community purchased the property shortly
thereafter. Upon purchase of the property, two groups were
formed, a Physician Advisory Committee and a Community
Advisory Committee, in order to gain input since the members
were from Diamond Bar and the immediate surrounding areas.
Based upon about 17 meetings with the Community Advisory
Committee, eight meetings with the Physician Advisory
Committee, and two additional joint meetings with the public
present, the foundation for the project was established.
April, 1994 when Inter -community merged with Queen of the
Valley Hospital, the Board of Directors of the new corporate
entity embraced this Project. Since hospitals are suffering
financially from an in-patient load, the focus for this
project is on out-patient care.
Responding to CDD/DeStefano, Mr. Tanouye indicated that as a
condition Citrus Valley Health Partners was asked to
communicate with Calvary Chapel regarding an access road to
Golden Springs Drive. During an October 12, 1994 meeting with
Bernie Grant, he indicated that they have not formulated a
master plan and were unable to proceed with discussions.
Nick Rehnberg, Boulder Associates Architects, 4747 Table Mesa
Drive, Boulder, Colorado provided the Planning Commission with
a visual of the master plan site plan which was approved in
April, 1993 and shows the full 15 year buildout of the site.
The revised site plan is for the Phase 1 buildout of the
diagnostic treatment center and the medical office complex.
The proposed project has the same elements of the original
Phase 1 and the square footage has been adjusted slightly.
The proposal is for a three-story medical office building and
a single story diagnostic treatment center. The diagnostic
treatment center is proposed to have urgent care center, out-
patient surgery, out-patient imaging and about 23 hour care
beds (extended stay beds). The building has been pushed back
away from the edge of the site, in lieu of the original scheme
which would obscure more of the roof plan from the residential
plateau above (Montefino Townhome Complex). Also, a service
drive, mobile docking bay and service entrance have been
located along the back of the building for the same effect.
The original building was anticipated to be four-story,
stepping down to three -stories at the edges with a series of
vertical towers marking the front of the building. The
revised scheme is a three-story medical office building, with
more subtle vertical towers, and a one-story diagnostic
treatment center. The majority of the materials in the
October 24, 1994 page 7 planning commission
originally proposed material pallet have been retained.
In response to C/Schad, Mr. Rehnberg indicated that ambulances
will not come into the docking bay area since there is not an
emergency room/trauma center proposed for Phase 1. This area
is designed to accommodate only out-patient services.
Facilities for ambulances services is contemplated for Phase
2 as part of the acute care. There is nothing scheduled for
Phase 1 which would generate any sort of offensive odors.
C/Fong asked Mr. Rehnberg to describe the Phase 2 and Phase 3
future developments and how they relate to the Phase 1 Project
Plan.
Mr. Rehnberg responded that Phase 2 was envisioned as a sixty
(60) bed in-patient tower which would be located toward the
rear of the site with additional acute diagnostic tools, such
as additional imaging space, and cafeteria space (required for
licensing an acute care hospital) and Phase 3 building would
be a mirror image of Phase 1 building.
Responding to VC/Plunk, CDD/DeStefano indicated that the
proposal includes approximately 376 standard parking spaces
out of which approximately 45 are handicapped spaces. This is
an increase from the prior Phase 1 proposal. When this
project was first contemplated there was a policy to avoid the
use of compact parking stalls even though they are permitted
under the Diamond Bar City Code. With regard to Page 7, 20E
of the EIR No. 91-4/CUP 91-1, this condition will remain a
part of the proposed Phase 1 modification.
VC/Plunk asked if the Traffic and Transportation Commission
had been contacted for input regarding the proposed Phase 1
changes.
SE/Liu responded that the Traffic and Transportation
Commission has not been consulted.
Richard Jankowski, 22801 Chardonnay Drive #2, asked if the
sound of diesel trucks, etc. from the service drive close to
the hillside will impact his property on a 24 hour basis.
With the addition of the proposed MRF and Target Store in the
immediate area, Mr. Jankowski is very concerned that there
will be a major impact to traffic on Golden Springs and Grand
Avenue.
Responding to Mr. Jankowski, Mr. Tanouye stated that in an
out-patient setting service deliveries will be made between
October 24, 1994 Page 8 Planning commission
the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Chair/Meyer declared the public hearing closed.
C/Flamenbaum asked why the applicant was asking for a one-year
extension in lieu of a two year extension.
Mr. Tanouye responded that the applicant would prefer a two
year extension.
In response to C/Flamenbaum, Mr. Tanouye indicated that the
applicant would entertain a condition stating that routine
delivery service would be performed during regular business
hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Responding to C/Fong, Nick Rehberg stated that there will be
consideration give to a crib wall in place of the proposed
straight vertical wall.
C/Schad voiced concern that the roof air-conditioning system
might raise the decibel level at the top of the hill in the
Montefino Complex.
Nick Rehnberg responded that lower decibel equipment will be
considered for the rooftop.
RECESS: Chair/Meyer recessed the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
RECONVENED: Chair/Meyer reconvened the meeting at 8:37 p.m.
In response to Chair/Meyer, Senior Engineer David Liu
responded that the intersection modification at Grand and
Diamond Bar Boulevard and Grand and Golden Springs will be
completed in conjunction with the traffic signal
synchronization and resurfacing projects along Grand Avenue in
March or April, 1995. Engineering is working with the Public
Works Department for the development of the synchronization
and traffic signal modifications which includes a dual left
turn lane for northbound Golden Springs Drive at Grand Avenue.
In addition, with the addition of the right turn lane from
Golden Springs Drive onto Grand Avenue, the bike lane was
eliminated from Grand Avenue southward, however, with the
additional 15 foot right-of-way which will be acquired from
the Calvary Chapel, the bike lane will be re-established.
Although no specific dedication of land along Grand Avenue is
reflected on the applicant's site plan, it is reflected on the
street improvement plans for the CIP Project.
October 24, 1994 Page 9 Planning commission
Chair/Meyer indicated that there have been problems getting a
master plan from Calvary Chapel with respect to the precise
alignment for access to Golden Springs and Copley Drive.
Applicant has attempted to discuss the issue with Calvary
Chapel to no avail.
SE/Liu responded that with respect to time and method for
acquiring secondary access to the proposed facility, he would
recommend an alignment study for the internal system at the
location. Such a study may cost anywhere from $2,000 to
$5,000 and there are no funds currently allocated in the City
budget for such a study.
In response to SE/Liu, Chair/Meyer stated it is his
understanding that the applicant has talked with Calvary
Chapel and Calvary Chapel told the applicant that the precise
alignment is not a priority to them and that they do not have
a master plan. He further indicated that in order to consider
this discretionary action, there must be a concrete plan to
obtain the precise alignment and asked if there might be
another option available.
In response to Chair/Meyer's question of the importance of a
precise alignment, SE/Liu responded that it is important from
a circulation standpoint and from an egress standpoint.
Without knowing what the final resolution between the two
property owners might be, it is difficult to speculate what
will take place. The City has indicated the need for the
secondary access.
Chair/Meyer asked if the City has the authority to adopt a
precise alignment and complete a master plan for the street to
which CDD/DeStefano stated that this may be imposed upon a
property owner by the City.
Chair/Meyer suggested that the City adopt an aggressive stance
and that the funding for such a position, study, and precise
alignment be provided by the applicant with the potential for
reimbursement by the City, and, as a result of the study, that
the fees incurred by Calvary Chapel be reimbursed when the
church applied for entitlements and development of their site.
Chair/Meyer also recommended a two-year extension of the
Conditional Use Permit for this project.
With respect to the retaining walls, Chair/Meyer further
recommended that a condition be added requiring the
October 24, 1994 Page 10 Planning commission
implementation of a crib wall using standards outlined in the
Hillside Management Ordinance, or redesign the parking lot and
eliminate the 18 foot high retaining wall at the intersection.
Chair/Meyer indicated that there is a noise ordinance in place
which recognizes and protects citizens and neighborhoods with
particular emphasis on the evening hours.
Chair/Meyer asked for consensus for granting a two year
extension of the Conditional Use Permit. ICA/Montgomery
recommended against it since notice had been given for a one
year extension. The Commission referred the matter of the
retaining wall to the Engineering and Planning Departments.
In response to C/Flamenbaum, SE/Liu indicated that the precise
alignment Traffic Study would cost under $5,000. The Planning
Commission directed the City to move forward with a traffic
study be conducted and presented to the Planning Commission
prior to issuing building permits for this site.
C/Flamenbaum recommended citing the noise ordinance in
recommending approval.
In response to VC/Plunk, CDD/DeStefano stated that there is a
condition in the original approval of the Conditional Use
Permit which states that "roof finish material shall have a
uniform color so as to reduce reflectivity. Additionally, all
roof mounted equipment must be painted a color to match the
roof finish material".
CDD/DeStefano stated that the first resolution is to approve
the extension of time for the Conditional Use Permit and for
the modification to the Conditional Use Permit for Phase 1.
Also, strike the words "Certifying Environmental Impact Report
No. 91-4" from the heading and, within the resolution, strike
Exhibit B referring to a statement of overriding
considerations. The conditions which the Planning Commission
suggested as possibilities should be added to the Conditional
Use Permit. He further recommended that Condition No. 9 read:
"The proposed retaining walls along the main drive aisle shall
be re -designed to incorporate a series of stepped retaining or
crib walls. The use of crib walls may be permitted and that
walls designed in excess of six (6) feet shall be reviewed and
approved by the Planning Commission." Staff further suggests
Condition No. 10 to read: "Applicant shall incorporate
additional landscaping to obscure the view of all perimeter
retaining walls." Condition No. 11 is a staff suggestion as
a result of the Commission's discussion regarding noise
October 24, 1994 Page 11 Planning commission
issues. The noise ordinance is based more on weighted
averages so that a single occurrence such as a truck making a
delivery at 3:00 a.m. may be more difficult to determine and
enforce. The condition could read as follows: "The applicant
shall prohibit deliveries between the hours of 10:00 p.m. to
6:00 a.m.", for example. Condition No. 12 could read: "The
applicant shall contribute $5,000 prior to the issuance of
building permits toward the development of a City initiated
secondary access/alignment study."
Chair/Meyer stated that he would like to incorporate language
as follows: "Prior to the issuance of building permits, a
precise alignment for secondary access to Golden Springs Drive
shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission."
SE/Liu referred Chair/Meyer to Item No. 18 of the original
Conditional Use Permit. The item states that the applicant
shall submit a Transportation Management System Management
Plan for approval by the Community Development Director and
the Public Works Director prior to Certificate of Occupancy of
Phase 1."
Chair/Meyer stated that he wants something much more
definitive in the way of a map, plan, topography map and
complete understanding of engineering feasibility and location
of secondary access. This should be a base document for
planning of incremental implementation for Phase 2 and 3 prior
to the start of construction. He further stated that this
document could also be ultimately used for condemnation and
the access road would be built at public expense.
Responding to questions from the Planning Commission, SE/Liu
indicated that there are two aspects of a precise alignment
study. One aspect is from an engineering prospective and the
other is from civil engineering prospective.
C/Flamenbaum suggested inserting a condition that any work
done on the hillside must comply with the Hillside Management
Ordinance.
Motion was made by VC/Plunk and seconded by C/Schad to adopt
the Resolution as amended. Motion was carried unanimously.
Regarding the architectural review, C/Flamenbaum recommended
the elimination of Conditions 8, 9 and 10 on Pages 5 and 6
since they are found in Conditional Use Permit No. 91-1, page
6, Items 7, 8 and 9.
October 24, 1994
CIE
Page 12 Planning Commission
CDD/DeStefano recommended two additional changes to the
Development Review Resolution. Eliminate from the heading
"Certifying Environmental Impact Report No. 91-4 and". On
Page 2 of the Resolution, Recital 13, add the following words
to the last sentence: "Adopted April 12, 1993."
Motion was made by C/Flamenbaum and seconded by C/Schad to
adopt the Resolution as amended. Motion was carried
unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS:
C/Schad requested that the tree ordinance be placed on the
November 14, 1994 agenda for the Planning Commission.
CDD/DeStefano indicated that a general discussion could be
held on November 14, 1994. When it comes before the Planning
Commission, it can be debated and adopted for future public
hearing.
VC/Plunk recommended a study of Tree City USA for the same
meeting.
4. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
CDD/DeStefano introduced Carol Dennis as the new Minutes
Secretary stating City Council approved a contract for Carol
two weeks ago and she is working with the Planning Commission
and one other Commission.
CDD/DeStefano acknowledged the presence and assistance of
David Liu and Anne Garvey for review of the hospital project.
CDD/DeStefano thanked his staff and Cotton/Beland for all of
the work they have done on the General Plan.
Chair/Meyer stated that he wishes to write a letter to the
City Council regarding the General Plan which will commend the
GPAC for its participation and to indicate to the City Council
that there is consensus but not unanimity on all of the
Elements of the General Plan and to wish them godspeed on the
adoption of the General Plan. He would like to do this at the
formal presentation of the Draft General Plan to the City
Council on November 8.
Chair/Meyer declared the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
October 24, 1994 Page 13 Planning commission
Respectfully Submitted,
/s/ James DeStefano
James DeStefano
Secretary
Attest:
/s/David Meyer
David Meyer
Chairman
I '-
I N T E R O F F I C E M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Mayor Werner and Councilmember Ansari
FROM: Linda G. Magnuson ccounting Manager
SUBJECT: Voucher Register, December 19, 1994
DATE: December 15, 1994
Attached is the Voucher Register dated December 19, 1994. As
requested, the Finance Department is submitting the voucher
register for the Finance Committees review and approval prior to
its entry on the Consent Calender.
The checks will be produced after any recommendations and the final
approval is received.
Please review and sign the attached.
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
VOUCHER REGISTER APPROVAL
The attached listing of vouchers dated December 19, 1994 have been
reviewed, 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 Mgmnt Fund
118
Air Quality Imp. Fund
125
Community Dev. Block Grant Fund
138
LLAD 138 Fund
139
LLAD 039 Fund
141
LLAD 141 Fund
250
CIP Fund
TOTAL ALL FUNDS
APPROVED BY:
L nda G. Magas on
Accounting Manager
'V V 4
v v `.'t c
&:��
errence L. Belanger
City Manager
AMOUNT
$276,096.64
2,949.00
2,565.00
2,013.72
1,975.34
5,543.34
6,660.38
178.37
284.500.00
$582,481.79
GarkJ H. Werner
Mayor
Eileen R. Ansari
Councilmember
City of Diamond Aare*
RUN TIME: 11:0712/15/94 VOUCHER REGISTER
DUE THRU.............12/19/94
PAGE 1
VENDOR NAME VENDOR ID. * * PREPAID # *
ACCOUNT PRGJ.TX-NG BATCH PO.LINE/N0. ENTRYJDUE INVOICE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DATE CHECK.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3CMA 3CMA
*001-4030-2315 2 51220B
WEALTH Medical Group WEALTH
*001-4090-2345 6 51219E 01/2271
AT&T
*001-4090-2125
AT & T
*001-4090-2125
AT&T
7 51219F
AT&T
8 51219E
Accountants Overload Accountant
*041-4050-4000 10 51219E 01/2328
*001-4050-4000 8 51219E 01/2328
Accurate Landscape
� 1:38-4533-� 10
*13'9-4539-2210
*001-4319-5300
*001-4331-5.300
*001-4328-5300
*138-4538-2210
*001-41313-r110
*001-4313-2210
*001-4328-5300
*138-4538-5500
*139-45.39-5500
*001-4311-5-300
*001-431:3-5300
*001-4316-5300
*001-43197-5300
*001-4322-5300
*001-4325-5300
*001-4328-5300
*001-4a3-1-5300
Accurate
5 51219G 01/2205
3 51219G 01/2206B
2 51219G 01/2207A
6 512196 08/2207A
2 512196 07/2207A
3 51219G 01/2315
21 512195 01/2199
19 512196 01/2241
4 51219G 07/2207A
2 512196 01/2090
2 512196 01/2091
2 512196 06/2093B
2 51219G 02/2093B
2 51219G 04/2093B
4 51219G 01/2093B
2 512196 03/20938
2 51219G I)`/2093B
6 51219G 07/2093B
8 51219G 08/2093B
12113 12/19
12/14 12/19 175216
12;14 12/19
12/14 12/19
1995 Memhrshp-MNelson
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------!
Add1TBTest-ROA
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------!
Nov-LngDistPhneSvcs
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------
Nov-LngDistPhneSvcs
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------
12/14 12/19 TP15539 TempSvcs-AcctClrkW/Ell/20
12/14 12/19 TP16476 TempSvcs-AcctClrkW/Ell/27
12/14 12/19 35127
12/14 12/14 35128
12/14 12/19 35129
12/14 12/19 35130
12/14 12/19 35131
12/14 12/19 35169
12/14 12/19 35204
12/14 12/19 35205
12/14 12/19 :35'06
12/14 12/19 35301
12/14 12/19
12/14 12/19 353.56
12/14 12/19 35356
12/14 12/19 353.56
12/14 12/19 35356
12/14 12/19 35356
12/14 12/19 35356
12/14 12/19 35356
12/14 12/19 35356
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------!
ExtraIrrigation-Dist38
Extra Irrigation Dist#39
Extralrrigation-PetersnPk
ExtraIrrigation-SycCyn
Extralrrigation-Summtrdge
Maint/Repairs-Dist38
Regrade/Reseed-HrtgePrk.
MainlineRepairs-HrtgePrk
ExtraIrrigation-Summtrdge
Nov Maint-Dist #38
Nov-Maint Dist #39
Nov Maint-PaW Gr0W
Nov-MaintHrtgePrk
Nov Maint Maple Hill
Nov-Maint Peteson Prk
Nov-Maint Ron Reagan Prk
Nov Maint-Starshine Prk
Nov-Maint Sumtrdge Prk
Nov-Maint SycmreCyn
275.00
275.00
25.00
25.00
17.50
17.50
39.06
:39.06
495.00
115.50
610.50
211.20
370.21
162.60
63.20
56.38
492.00
712.50
98.18
250.78
3,648.80
5,920.22
1,100.00
750.00
900.00
1,200.00
1,000.00
500.00
1,500.00
1,600.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------! 20,536.07
* * * C i t v of Diamond Bar ***
RUNTIME: 110712/15/94 VOUCHER REGISTER PAGE
DUE THRU.............12/19/'34
VENDOR MANE VENDOR ID. * * PREPAID
ACCOUNT PROJ.TX-NO BATCH PO.LINE/N0. ENTRY/DUE INVOICE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DATE CFECK:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Act One Publishing ActOne
WI -4095-4260 2 51219F 01/2303 12/14 12/19 01172
Advanced Construction Advanced C
*250-4510-6416 06895 1 51220D 01/2192 12/14 12/19 2
Prtg-CtyDBarMaps 725.38
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------) 725.38
LandscpeMaint-WCL/Lemon 133,911.31
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------) 138,911.31
Airtouch Cellular Airtouch
*001-4030-2125 1 51220A 12/13 12/19 Sept -Cellular Phne Svcs
*001-4030-2125 2 51220B 12/13 12/19 Cellular Svcs -Oct 94
TOTAL PREPAID AMOUNT ----
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------
All City Management All City
4001-4411-5531 6 512196 01/2080A
AppleOne Temporary AppleOne
*001-4350-4300 4 51220B 01%23413
Aqua Backflow &
AquaBack
*001-4319-24210 1
51220B 03/2426
*001-4325-2210 1
51220B 02/2426
*001-4328-2210 3
51220B 01/2426
*001-413,31-2210 5
51220B 10/2030
*138-45'38-2210 1
51220E 07/2030
*29-45319-2210 1
51220B 08/2030
*141-4541-2210 9
51220B 09/2030
Aramark Refreshment Aramark
*001-4090-2325 7 51220B 01/2309A
*001-40.90-2130 4 51220D 02/2309A
Austin Faust Assoc Inc. AustinFaus
*250-4310-6415 06595 8 51219F 01/2252
43.93 12/19/94 0000021151
74.52
43.93
74.52
12/14 12/19
2669
Crossing Guard Srvcs-Nov
2,282.90
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
2,282.90
12/13 12/19
1728979
TempSvcs-Secretary2Weeks
744.32
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
744.32
12/13 12/19
13559
FourBckflpwTests-Petreson
20.00
12/13 12/19
13559
FourBckflow Tests-Starshn
20.00
12/13 12/19
13559
FourBckflow Tests-Sumtrdg
40.00
12/13 12/19
13559
FourBckflow Tests-Sycmre
20.00
12/13 12/19
13.559
Ten Bckflow Tests-Dist#38
200.00
12/13 12/19
13559
Six Bckflow Tests-Dist#39
120.00
12/13 12/19
13559
FourBckflow Tests-Dist#41
80.00
TOTAL DUE VENOM --------) 500.00
12/13 12/19 342671 Gen Meeting Supplies 156.00
12/14 12/19 343781 Jan Equip Rent 29.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------) 185.00
12/14 12/19 7755 TrffcStudy-PanteraPrk 220.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------> 420.00
*** City of Diamond gar * * *
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VENDOR NAME VENDOR ID. * * PREPAID
ACCUT PROJ.TX-NO BATCH PO.LINE/NO. ENTRY/DUE INVOICE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DATE CHECK
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
B & K Electric Wholesale B&KElect
*001-4313-2210 17 51219G 01/2209
*001-4313-2210 15 51219G 01/2209
B.Cha+aberlain Consulting BChamber
*001.-4090-2205 4 51219G 01/2476
Belanger, Terrence L. BelangerT
*001-4030-2330 3 51220E
Bell, Florine 1427
*001-3478 22 51220E
Bening, Rosi 1425
*001-3478 25 512208
Benjamin, Marcia 1418
*001-3478 ?d1512)20)B
Best Lighting Products BestLtg
*001-4322-2210 4 5122190 01/2359
Brandman Assoc., Michael Brandman
*00)1-2300-1010 14 51219F
*001-2300-1010 15 51219F
Brea, City of BreaCity
*001-4350-5300 4 51220D 01/1875
12/14 12/19
434688
Maint/Supplies-HrtgPrk
34'3.27
12/14 12/19
434689
Elect-Suppl/Maint-HrtgePk
8.47
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------1
357.74
12/15 12/19
10288
Computer Maint Svcs
352.55
TOTAL DUE VENDOR -------->
352.55
12/i3 12/19
Reimb-ICMA Conf 9/16-21
353.07
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
353.07
12113 12/19
131"
Recreation Refund
20.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------?
20.00
12/13 12/19
12981
Recreation Refund
37.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------f
37.00
12/13 12/19
13111
Recreation Refund
22.00)
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
22.00
12/14 12/19
L11375
Reagan Prk-Tennis Lights
196.38
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------i
196.38
12/14 12/19
0794-0046
Env5vcs-FPL94-0 5
1,010.33
12/14 12/19
08940123
EnvSvcs-FPL94-025
716.90
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------f
1,727.23
12/14 12/19
3:3570
Nov -Recreation Svcs
25,.5 5.00
TOTAL DLE VENDOR --------1
25,555.00
City of Diamond Bar ##
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VENDOR ID.
* PREPAID # #
ACCOUNT PROJ.TX-NO BATCH PO.LINE/ND.
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ENTRY/DUE
INVOICE
DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT
DATE CHECK:
CALED
CALED
*001-4010-2325
5 51220A
12111.3 12/19
Wrkshp-12/7-Papen,Ansari
225.00
12/19/94 0000025712
TOTAL PREPAID AMOUNT ----)
2 5.00
TOTAL IUE VENDOR --------)
0.00
California Pavement
CaP'avement
*250-4510-6411 01495
122 512201) 0112310
12/14 12119
944691
HrtgPrk:-SlurrySeal
4,500.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
4,500.00
California Pavement
CalifPavem
*250-4510-6411 01495
10 512201) 01/2796
12/14 12/19
944691
Slurry Seal -Area #5
130,797.23
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
130,797.23
Carol Dennis
CarolDenni
*001-4210-4000
6 51224D 02/2265A
12114 12/19
MntSec-Ping-Aug;11/14
1,060.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
1,060.00
Charles Abbott 6 Asc Inc
CharlesAbb
*115-4515-5500
2 51219E 01/2148
12/14 12/19
En,rrmntlSrvcs-March
2,565.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
2565.00
Columbia Cascade
ColumbiaCa
*125-4215-6250
2 51219E 01/2299
12/14 12/19
2538159
Benches-HrtgPrkCtr
1,905.00
TOTAL DUE'VENDOR--------)
1,905.00
Community Disposal Co.
COmDI5p051
*001-4510-5501
2 51219F 01/2061
12/14 12/19
Nov-Streetgweep5vcs
6,767.79
TOTAL DUE VENDOR -------->
6,767.79
Community Industries
CoMIndust
*001-4558-5503
4 512200 01/2060
12/13 12/19
120194
Aug -Weed Abatement Svcs
2,136.35
*001-4558-5521
2 51220C 02/2060
12/13 12/19
120194
Nov Litter Abatement
339.44
TOTAL DUE VENDOR -------->
2,975.32
Computer Applied Systems CAS
*001-4050-4030
2 51219F 01/2159
12114 12114
941001
Nov Computer Maint
$32.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR -------->
M2.00
Citof Diaa�ond E+ar *#�
RUN TIME: 11:07 12 y /15/94 V O U C H E R R E G I S T E R `'AGE 5
DUE THRU.............12/1'9/94
VENDOR NAME VENDOR ID. PREPAID #
ACCOUNT PROJ.TX-NO BATCH PO.LINE/N0. ENTRY/DUE INVOICE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DATE CHECK
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cotton/Beland Assoc CotBelAsso
¢001-4210-4220 17 512241) 01/2267 12/14 12119 3624 Prof5vcs-GenPian-Oct/Nov 1,743.32
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------> 1,743.32
Cribbins, Michael CribbinsM
+001-4090-1200 7 51220A 1::/13 12/19 Holiday Supplies
TOTAL PREPAID AMOUNT ----f
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------1
30.00 12/19/44 0()610' 7
:30.00
0.00
D&J Engineering
D&JEngine
*001-2307-1010
7 51220C
12/13 12/19
9RS-010
P1anReview5vcs-FPL94-033
90.00
*001-2300-1010
8 51220C
12/13 12/19
9rs-010
PlanReviewSvcs-FPL94-026
90.00
*001-2300-1010
9 51220C
12/13 12/19
9rs-010
P1anReviewSvcs-FPL94-028
90.01
*001-ZW_ -1010
10 51220C
12/13 12/19
9rs-010
P1anReview5vcs-FPL94-027
90.00
*W1-2300-1010
11 51220C
12/13 12/19
9rs-010
PlanReviewSvcs-FPL94-029
90.00
*001-2300-1010
12 51220C
12/13 121119
9rs-010
P1anReviewSvcs-FPL94-0:35
90.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR -------->
540.00
D. B. Chamber of Commerce DBChamber
*112-4360-5315
7 512196 01/2227
12/14 12/19
Ad -Holiday Shuttle Guide
1,500.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
1,500.00
Daisy Wheel
Daisywheel
*O01-4050-1200
4 51219E 01/2419
12/14 12/19
15770
Printer Ribbons -Finance
84.96
TOTAL DUE'VENDOR -------->
84.96
Day & Night Copy Center Day&Night
*001-4210-4220
19 51220D 01/1931A
12/14 12/19
08624
Copy Svcs -Gen Plan
160.85
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------1
160.85
Dept of Transportation DeptTrans
*001-4510-5507 5 51220B 01/2201 12/13 12/19 131774 Signal/Light Maint-Sept 2,584.13
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------? 2,584.13
Dewan,Lundin & Assoc. Dewan
*250-4510-6411 06495 8 51220D 01/2253 12/14 12/19 D3002-3 InspSvcs-DBB1vdRehab 2,835.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------1 2,835.00
*# City of Diamond Bar *#*
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DUE THRU.............12/19/94
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VENDOR NAME VENDOR ID. * * PREPAID * *
ACCOUNT PROJ.TX-NO BATCH PO.LINE/N0. ENTRY/DUE INVOICE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DATE CHECK
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Diamond Bar Midas DBarMidas
*001-4090-24)0 3 512206 0112401
Diamond Bar Petty
Cash
PettyCash
*001-4010-2325
7
51220D
*001-4020-40211
11
512201D
*001-4030-2325
14
51220D
*001-4030-2330
4
51220D
*001-4090-1200
8
5121200
*001-4095-1200
4
51220D
*001-4095-2395
5
51220D
*001-4313-2210
11
51220D
*001-4350-1200
10
51220D
Dwight French & Assoc. DwightFren
*001-4555-4230 4 512196 01/1972
12/13 12/19 21906 BrakeInspectn-FordTempo
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------
1'12/14
12/19
CityCouncil-Mtg
12/14
12/19
Legal -Parking
121/14
12/19
CityMngr-Mtg
12/14
12/19
CityMngr-Conf
12/14
12/19
Supplies -Gen Govt
12114
12/19
Comm Inf-Supplies
12/14
12/19
Comm Inf-Mise Exp
12/14
12/19
Hrtge Prk-Supplies
12/14
12/19
•Recreation Supplies
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------
12/14 12/19 1001846 PvmntMngntSys-OctSvcs
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------
Eastman Inc.
Eastman
*001-4090-1200
10
512201) 32/2088
12/14
12/19
013328556
*001-4090-1200
?
51220D 31/2088
12/14
12/19
013.5'89290
*001-40'95-1200
5
51220D0101/2088
12/14
12/19
013389304
*001-4210-1200
6
512201) 35/2088
12/14
12/19
013389342
*001-4310-12(0
19
51220D 34/2088
12/14
12/19
01389348
Engineering-Environmenatl EngEnvGeol
*001-2300-1012 12 51219G
F&A Federal Credit Union F&ACreditU
*001-2110-1012 4 51220A
Federal Express Corp. FedExpress
*001-2300-1010 13 5122200
*001-4094-2120 3 51220D
*001-4210-4220 15 512210D
Supplies-GenGoyt
Supplies-GenGovt
Supplies -Comm Svcs
Supplies -Ping
Supplies-Prks & Rec
TOTAL DUE VENDOR
12/14 12/19 G411131A172 GeoTechRvw-EN94-063
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------
12/13 12/19 Payroll Deductions PP25
TOTAL PREPAID AMOUNT ----
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------
12/14 12/19 536108587
12/14 12/19 536108587
12/14 12/19 536108587
Express Mail -FPL 93-10
Express Mail -Gen Svcs
Express Mail-GenPlan
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
29,95
29.'95
1.05
16.00
9.31
20.00
18.84
10.32
1.89
5.53
8.81
91.75
3, 000. Of)
3,000.00
769.45
65.53
29.23
19.26
9.80
a"93.27
520.00
520. DO
1,780.75 12/19/94 0000025724
1,780.75
0.00
14.00
79.00
15.00
108.00
City of Diamond Har *#*
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VENDOR NAME VENDOR ID. * * PREPAID * *
ACCOUNT PROJ.TX-NO BATCH PO.LINE/NO. ENTRY/DUE INVOICE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DATE CHECK
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
First Interstate Bank
FirstInter
*001-4030-1200
4 51220A
*001-4030-2310
1 51220A
*001-4030-2325
9 51220A
*001-4030-2325
10 51' ?0A
*001-4030-2325
11 51220A
*001-4090-2128
1 51220A
First Interstate Bank FirstInter
*001-4010-2330 1 5122%
First Interstate Bank FirstInter
*001-4010-2330 2 51220A
*001-4010-2330 3 51220A
First Interstate Bank FirstInter
*001-4010-2310 1 51220A
*001-4010-2330 4 512220A
First Interstate Bank FirstInter
*001-40;0-2330 1 5122%
*001-4030-L330 2 51220A
*001-4090-2128 2 51220A
First Interstate Bank FirstInter
*001-4010-1200 1 51220A
*001-4010-2330 5 51220A
12/13 12/19
12/13 12/19
12/13 12/19
12/13 12/19
12413 12/19
12/13 12/19
12/13 12/19
12/13 12/19
12/13 12%19
1'2/13 12/19
12/13 12/19
12/13 12/19
12/13 12/19
12/13 12/19
12/13 12/19
12/13 12119
Misc Supplies-CMgr
Fuel-Cmgr
Mtgs-CMgr10/11-11/2
CCCAMtg-CMgr 10/28
LeagueMtg-10/ 3 k 11/2
Misc Bank Charges
TOTAL PREPAID AMOUNT ----
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------
CCCA Mtg 10/28-30-Papen
TOTAL PREPAID AMDUN T ----
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
LeagueConf-10/24-CCouncil
CCCA Conf-10/29-Ansari
TOTAL PREPAID ALIT ----
TOTAL DUE VENDOR--------
Fuel-Mayor
CCCA Conf-10/30-Werner
TOTAL PREPAID AMOUNT ----
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------
I
ICMA Conf 9/19-21-CMgr
ICMAConfAccom-CMgr
Misc Bank Charges
TOTAL PREPAID AMOUNT ----
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------
Supplies-Harmony
Conf-10/28-30-Harmony
TOTAL PREPAID AMOUNT ----)
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
21.50
12%19/94 0000025706
66.29
12/19/94 0000025706
67.27
12/19/94 00000i—j706
40.10
12/19/94 00000'25706
6`.00
12/19/94 00fx)C)Zi706.
14.36
12/19/94 000002-5706
274.52
0.00
173.48 12/19/94 W00025707
173.48
0.00
116.64 12/19/94--0000025708
23.50 12/19/94 0000025708
140.14
0.00
.30.00 12/19/94 0000025709
168.64 12/19/94 00000425709
198.64
0.00
54.00 12/19/94 00000'2571;:
784.16 12/19/94 00000—Li71:
8.28 12/19/94 000002571`'
846.44
0.00
27.86 12/19/94 00000257"!
195.04 12/19/94 Oi>CA10257l'
222.90
0.00
+�
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VENDOR NAME
VENDOR ID.
PREPAID
ACCOUNT PROJ.TX-NO
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BATCH PO.LINE/NO.
ENTRY/DUE
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT DATE CHECK
Fleet Call
FleetCall
*001-4090-2130
5 51219E
12/14 12/19
2 Way Radio Svcs -Nov
158.55
TOTAL DUE VENDOR -------->
158.55
GTE
"DTEL
*001-4090-2125
5 51219F
12/14 12/19
Phne5vc-Reprog CS Dir
75.00
*001-4090-2130
7 51219F
121114 12/19
Dec -Equip Rental
880.03
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
955.03
GTE
GTEL
*001-4090-2130
8 51219F
12/14 12/19
Dec -Equip Rent -Ste 190
444.22
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
444.22
GTE California
GTE
*001-4319-2125
2 51219E
12/14 12/19
Phne Svcs -Peterson -Nov
33.52
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
38.52
GTE California
GTE
*001-4090-2125
6 51219*
12/14 12/19
Nov Phne Svcs -Gen Govt
1,908.37
TOTAL DUE VENDOR -------->
1,908.37
GTE California
GTE
*001-4331-2125
4 51219E
12/14 12/19
PhneSvcs-SycCyn-NDv
61.51
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
61.51
GTE California
GTE
*001-4210-2320
1 51219E
12/14 12/19
CrssRefrnceDirectory
69.30
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
69.30
GTE California
GTE
*001-4040-2125
2 51220D
12/14 12/19
Phne Svcs-Modum Line -Nov
7 .341
1I
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
17.32
Geiger, Donna
GeigerD
*001-4350-4300
6 51220D 02/2264
12/14 12/19
09694082- MntSec-Corm Svcs 11/17
80.00
*001-4040-4000
12 51219G 01/2254
12/14 12/19
09a94081 MntSec-CCIk 10/18/94
278.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
358.00
***
City
of
Diamond
Bar ***
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VENDOR NAME
VENDOR ID.
* * PREPAID
ACCOUNT PROJ.T%-NO BATCH PO.LINE/NO.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ENTRY/DUE
INVOICE
DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT DATE CHECK.
Gonsalves & Son, Joe A.
Gonsalves
*O0 -4010-4000 1 51220B 01%1975
12/13 1:'/19
Dec -Legislative Svcs
2,100.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR -------->
2,100.00
Gonzales, Debbie
1426
*i Ui-347,; 24 51120B
12113
12/19
12'7`��
Recreation Refund
15.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
15.00
Graffiti Control Systems
GrafitiCon
*001-4558-5520 6
51219F 01/2095
12/14
12/19
OB1194
Graffiti Removal -Nov
870.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
870.00
Green Giant
GreenGiant
*001-4553-5509 6
51-220C 01/2244
12/13
12/19
6010
Tree Trimming Svcs
12,'787.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
12,987.00
HITT Marking Devices
HITTMar-k
*001-4050-6-W)O 2
51219E 02;2396
12/14
12/19
049262
Time Stamp -Finance
442.16
*001-4310-6200 2
51219E 0112396
12/14
12119
049262
Time Stamp -Park & Rec
442.16
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
884.32
Hinderliter De Llamas
Hinderlitr
*001-4090-4010 1
51219F 01/2254
12/14
12/19
1020
SalesTxAnlys-4th9tr
900.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
900.00
Hunter, Christine
HunterGrap
*001-4210-1200 5
51120B
12/13
12/19
4177
NamePlaqueChnge-Huff
16.16
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
16.16
Image IV Systems Inc.
Ieage4Sys
*001-4090-2100 4
51219E 02/2010
12/14
12/19
160577
Oct Copy Chrgs
104.02
*041-4090-2200 12
51219E 01/2010
12/14
12/19
160577
Oct -Konica Maint Chrgs
100.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR -------- }
204.02
Inland Empire Stage
InEmpStage
*001-4350-5310 10
51220B 02/2086
12/13
12/19
111894
Accom-LaughlinExcursian
734.20
*112-4360-5310 10
512'106 01/2086
12/13
12/19
111894
ExcursionTransp-Laughlin
1,175.00
*001-4350-5310 8
51220B 0.3/2086
12/13
12119
11894
Excursion Transp-Laughlin
75.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
1,984.20
�# City of Diamond Aar **#
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VENDOR NAME
VENDOR ID.
* * PREPAID * *
ACCOUNT PROJ.TX-NO
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BATCH PO.LINE/NO.
ENTRY/DUE
INVOICE
DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT DATE CHECK:
Inland Valley Dly Bulletn
IVDB
*001-2'300-1010
6
51220E
12,/13
12/19
77767
Pub HRg-FPL 94-032
82.25
*001-4210-4220
23
51220D 01/-365
12/14
12/19
79707
Pub Hrg-Gen Plan 11/22
283.50
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------?
365.75
Inland Valley Dly Bulletn
IVDB
*001-4090-2320
3
51219F
12/14
12/19
Subscription -1294-12/95
116.48
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
116.48
Int'1 Business Equipment
InBusEquip
*001-4090-2100
2
51220D 01/2146
12/14
12/19
Nov Copy Chrges
377.04
*001-4090-2200
10
5121201) 02/2146
12%14
12/19
007510
Dec -Xerox Maint Chrges
281.00
TOTAL. DUE VENDOR --------1
658.04
Judicial Data Systems
JudData5ys
*001-4411-5405
3
512196
12/14
12/19
Oct-Prkg Citations
710.10
*001-4411-5405
4
512190
12/14
12/19
Oct-Reviews/Hearings
18.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------1
728.10
Yens Hardware
kens
*001-4322-2210
2
51220C 06/2373
12/13
12/19
74591
Maint-RonReaganPrk
2.44
*001-4310-1200
16
51220C 01/2373
12/13
12/19
74600
Gen Supplies-Prks
16.70
*001-4313-2210
10
512200 03/2373
12/13
12/19
74600
Supplies-Heritge
8.39
*001-4310-1200
18
51220C 01/2373
12/13
12/19
74786
Oen Supplies-Prks
4.22
*001-4310-1200
14
51220C 01/2373
12/13
12/19
75103
Gen Supplies;Prks
10.58
*001-4310-1200
12
51220C 01/2373
12/13
12/19
75212
Gen Supplies-Prks
10.87
*001-4310-1200
10
512200 01/2373
12/13
12/19
76056
Gen Supplies-Prks
7.32
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------> 60.52
L.A. County -Sheriff's Dep LACSheriff
*001-4411-%)l 3 51219E 12/14 12/19 31201 Petition Security -11/3-4 1,735.26
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------? 1,735.26
L.A. County -Sheriffs Dep LACSheriff
*001-4411-5401 4 51219E 12/14 12/19 31253 June -Helicopter Svcs 87.33
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------f 87.33
L.A. County -Sheriff's Dep LACSheriff
*001-4411-5401 5 51219E 12/14 12/19 31262 Oct -Helicopter Svcs 237.06
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------1 237.06
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ACCOUNT PROJ.TX-NO BATCH PO.LINE%NO. ENTRY/DUE INVOICE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DATE CHECK
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L.A.County Public Works LACPubWk
*(K)1-4510-5504
4 51220B 01 / 19 '9
*001-4510-5.506
2 512208 01/1991
*001-4510-5502
16 512208 01/1985
*001-4510-5530
4 512 OB 01/2308
*001-4510-5507
4 51220E OD/22ti
*250-4510-6412 07,095
4 51220B 01/2238
*001-4510-5530
6 512208 01,2308
L.A.County Public Works LACPubWk:
*001-4510-5507 7 51219F 01/2211
L.A.County Public Works LACPubWk
*001-4510-5502 20 51219E 01%1985
*001-4510-5502 18 51219E 01/1984
L.A.County Public Works LACPubWk
*001-4510-550"2 4 51219F 01/1984
*001-4510-5504 6 51219F 01/1989
L.A.County Public Works LACPubWk
*001-4558-5510 4 51220C 01/2037
*001-4331-5300 4 5140C 01/2039
12/13
12/19
95oo0001109
Sidewalk Inspectn-June
15,577.83
12/13
12/19
95000001106
Signing/Striping-May-June
494.96
13/13
12/19
95000001110
RoadMaint-June94
539.90
12/1'
12%19
'9500000113
Ind Waste Svcs-June94
1,963.36
12/1.3
12/19
95000001928
TrffcSignlMaint-May-Aug
446.81
12/13
12/19
95000002004
TrffcImprv-DB/FtnSpr
1,035.85
12/13
12/19
95000042013
Ind Waste Svcs-Jul/Aug
1,401.52
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------) 21,460.'33
12/14 12/19 95010000258 TrffcSignl-Maint-Oct 3,113.90
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------> 3,113.90
12/14 12/19 95000001108 RoadMaint-June 21,008.18
12/14 12/19 95CkD0001112 MthlyRoadInsp&Rpr-June 1,826.66
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------> 22,834.84
12/14 12/19 95000002483 SeptRoadlnsp&Rpr 2,986.37
12/14 12/19 950(M2487 Sept-PrkwyInspection 6,338.23
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------) 9,324.60
12/13 12/19 95000003778 Tree Watering Svcs -Oct 1,912.33
12/13 12/19 9500003780 Oct Sump Pum Maint 308.15
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------) 2,r40.48
L.A.County Public Works
LACPubWk
*001-4510-5502
8
51220B
01/1984
12/13
12/19
95000002006
MthlyRoadInsp&Rpr-Jul/Oct
2,973.43
*001-4510-5502
10
512208
01/1985
12113
12/19
950CHV)2007
RoadMaint-Jul-Aug94
777.85
*001-4510-5502
12
51220B
01/19W
12/13
12/19
95000002008
RdwySlurry5eal-Jul-Aug
10,563.66
*001-4510-5505
4
512208
01/1990
12/13
12/19
95000402009
Curb & Otter Repair -Aug
532.74
*001-4510-5502
14
51220B
01/1986
12/13
12/19
95000002011
EmergCallOuts-July-Aug
626.73
*001-4510-5504
2
51220B
01,11989
12/13
12/19
95000002010
Sidewalk Inspectn Svcs
127.82
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------) 15,602.23
LA Cellular Telephone LACellular
*001-4030-2125 3 51219E 12/14 12/19 Nov Cell Svcs-CMgr 98.06
*001-4090-215 4 51219E 12/14 12/19 Nov Cell Svcs-GenGovt 32.26
*001-4440-2125 22 51219E 12/14 12/19 Nov Cell Svcs-EmerPrep 33.64
TOTAL DUE VENDOR -------- ) 163.96
Little Red School House LittleRed
*125-4215-1200 80195 2 51219E 01/2189 12/14 12/19 sk0810661-0 BoardGanes-SeniorPrgrw 70.34
- TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------) 70.34
Los Angeles County LACIntSvc
*001-4090-2130 14 51219E 01/2129A 12/15 12/19 381 Oct -Pager Svcs 101.12
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------) 107.12
Los Angeles County LACMTA
*112-4553-5531 10 512208 01/2404 12/13 12/19 111037 Nov-TrnstSubsdyPrgrs 274.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------> 274.00
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# # PREPAID #
ACCOUNT PROJ.TX-NO BATCH PO.LINE/N0.
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ENTRY/DUE
INVOICE
DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT
DATE CHK_K
Landscape West
LandscapeW
W)1-4558-5508
2 51220E 01/12123
12/13 12/19
14511
Nov -Weed Abatement
4,561.84
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
4,561.84
Latne, Peggy
1421
#001-3478
29 51220E
12/13 12/19
12835
Recreation Refund
51.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
51.00
League of Ca. Cities
League
*001-4010-2325
6 51220A
12/13 12/19
Mtg12/7-Ansari,Papen
44. 00
12/1'3/94 0000025720
*001-4030-2325
12 51220A
12/13 12/19
Mtg 12/7-Fritzal
22.00
12/19/94 0000025720
TOTAL PREPAID AMDUNT ----)
66.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
0.00
Leighton and Associates Leighton
*001-2300-1012
9 51219E
12/14 12/19
29152
Geotech Review-EN94-050
69.00
*001-2300-1012
10 51219E
12/14 12/19
83603
Geotech Review-EN93-013
124.00
*001-2300-1012
13 51219G
12114 12/19
83604
GeoTechRvw-EN93-029-Aug
523.50
*o0l-2300-1012
8 51219E
12/14 12/19
83606
Geotech Review-EN93-032
93.50
*001-2300-1012
11 51219E
12/14 12/19
83610
Geotech Review-EN94-055
240.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
1,050.00
Lewis Engraving Inc.
LewisEngra
*001-4095-2110
13 51219F
12/14 12/19
017276
Engrv-Neubauer
17.32
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
17.32
Little Red School House LittleRed
*125-4215-1200 80195 2 51219E 01/2189 12/14 12/19 sk0810661-0 BoardGanes-SeniorPrgrw 70.34
- TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------) 70.34
Los Angeles County LACIntSvc
*001-4090-2130 14 51219E 01/2129A 12/15 12/19 381 Oct -Pager Svcs 101.12
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------) 107.12
Los Angeles County LACMTA
*112-4553-5531 10 512208 01/2404 12/13 12/19 111037 Nov-TrnstSubsdyPrgrs 274.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------> 274.00
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ACCOUNT PROJ.TX-NO BATCH PO.LINE/NO. ENTRY/DUE INVOICE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DATE CHECK
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Los Angeles County ISD LACISD
{001-4090-2130 11 51219E 01/2129
*001-4090-2130 12 5119E
*001-4090-7340 2 51222201) 01112263
Macadee Electrical Macadee
*250-4510-6412 07095 5 51220D 0111832A
McGraw-Hill, Inc McCraw-Hil
*001-4510-2320 2 51219G 01/2147
12/15 12/198'1
12/15 12119 381
12/14 12/19 ittc1101
12/14 12/19 1360
Oct -Pager Svcs
Oct -Pager Svcs
GenGovt-CompTraining-Lui
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------
TraffcSignl-ShdwCyn
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------
121/14 121119 54275702 Land Dvlpmnt Manuel
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------
107.12
107.12-
75.00
75.00
6,108.61
6,108.61
57.85
57.85
Mobil
Mobil
*001-4310-2200
1 51219F
12/14 12/19
3838
DoorSwitchRepair-PrkTrck
22.00
*001-4310-2310
13 51219E 33/1939
12/14 12/19
K6033053
Fuel-Prks & Rec
22.00
*001-4310-2310
12 51219E 32/1939
12/14 12/19
K8133090
Fuel-Prks & Rec
20.30
*001-4310-2310
14 51219E 34/1939
12/14 12/19
K8133123
Fuel-Prks & Rec
34.75
*001-4210-2310
4 51220D 01/1999
12/14 12/19
K8133521
fuel -Ping
22.08
*001-4310-2310
11 51219E 31/1939
12/14 12/19
K8134475
Fuel-Prks & Rec
31.76
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
152.89
Montgomery, Michael
MMontgomer
*(X)1-2110-1008
7 51220E
12/15 12/19
Nov -Retirement Contr
645.23-
*001-4020-4020
2 51220B 01/2062
12/13 12/19
Nov Legal'Svcs-Retainer
5,500.00
*001-4020-4020
4 51220B 01/2062
12/13 12/19
Misc Reimb Expenses
9.00
*001-4020-4021
2 512206 02/2062
12/13 12119
SpecLegalSvcs-DaysInn
250.00
*001-4020-4021
4 51220B 02/2062
12/13 12/19
SpecLegalSvcs-OakTree
1,062.50
*001-4020-4021
6 512208 02/2(62
12/13 12/19
SpecLegalSvcs-DBarLogo
875.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
7,051.27
NES Mechanical
NESMech
*001-433'1-2210
7 51220C 01/2292
12/13 12/19
6429
NewCompressor-SycmreCyn
850.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
850.00
OCB Reprographics
OCBReprogr
*250-4310-6415 06595
6 51220D 01/2150
12/14 12/19
922257
Maple Hill Prk Retrofit
42.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------) 42.00
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ACCOUNT PROJ.TX-N0 BATCH PO.LINE/NO. ENTRY/DUE INVOICE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DATE CHECK
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PERS Health Benefits PERSHealth
*001-2110-1003 2 51220A
*001-4090-00,% 1 512 Y)A
Pacific Soils Engineering PacSoils
*250-4310-6415 06595 4 51220B 41/291
Park, Chang
*001-3476
Payroll Transfer
*001-1020
65
1 51219F
PayrollTr
2 51220A
PostNet and Printing PostNet
Q01-4090-2110 8 51219F 01/2410
Prieto, Ruth 1423
*001-3478 27 51220B
Prudential Service Bureau PSBI
*101-2110-1004 2 512201)
*(K)1-2110-1006 2 51220D
Public Empl Retirement PERS
*001-2110-1008 1 512.0A
*001-2110-1008 2 51220A
12/13 12/19
Dec Health Ins Prems
10,424.25
12/19/94 C*00025718
12/13 12/19
Dec Admin Fees
52.12
12/19/94 O(WO25718
TOTAL PREPAID AMOUNT ----)
10,476.37
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
0.00
12/13 12/19
80263
Geologic&SoilsReports
50.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
50.00
12/14 12/19
Recreation Refund
98.50
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
98.50
12/13 12/19
Payroll Transfer PP24
52,500.00
12/19/94.00000000224
TOTAL PREPAID AMOUNT ----)
52,500.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
0.00
12/14 12/19
942682,683
Stationary5uppl-Envelopes
188.85
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
188.85
12/13 12/19
12894
Recreation Refund
56.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
56.00
12/14 12/19
Nov Dental Premiums
1,169.3.5
12/14 12/19
Nov Vision Premiums
359.23
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
1,528.53
12/13 12/19
RetireContrib-PP23-EE
3,247.85
12/19/94 0000025711
12/13 12/19
RetireContrib-PP23-ER
2,925.40
12/19/94 0000025711
TOTAL PREPAID AMOUNT ----)
6,173.25
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
0.00
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VENDOR NAME
12/19
VENDOR ID.
Rnch Festival Supplies
12/14
12/19
2150720
HrtgePrkSupplies
* * PREPAID * *
ACCOUNT
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PROJ.TX-ND BATCH PO.LINE/NO.
ENTRY/DUE
12/13
INVOICE
DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT
DATE CHEC.
Public Emp1 Retirement
PERS
Heritage Park Supplies
12/13
12/19
32.^.•,2741
Supplies -Heritage Park
*001-2110-1008
3
51220A
12/13
12/19
RetireContrib-PP24-EE
3,1 o.56
12/19/94 0000025716
*001-2110-1008
4
51220A
12/13
12/19
RetireContrib-PP24-ER
2,872.00
12/19/94 00000-2j716
TOTAL PREPAID AMOUNT ----)
6,060.56
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
0.00
Ritz Camera
Ritz Camer
*001-4095-2110
9
51220B 04/2225A
12/13
12/19
1100512
FilmProcessing-CommWsltr
20.59
*001-4095-2110
11
512208 06/2225A
12/13
12/19
1100573
FilmProcessing-CommNwsltr
6.57
#001-4095-2110
10
512208 05/2225A
12/13
121119
1101119
FilmProcessing-CommNwsltr
5.01
*001-4095-2110
12
51220C 07/2225A
12/13
12/19
1102791
Film Processing-Newsltr
28.22
Robinson, Cynthia 1424
*001-3478 26 51220B
RonKranzer&Assoc C.E. Inc RKA
*001-4551-5227 6 5121% 01/2223
San Gabriel Vly Tribune SGVTribune
¢001-4210-2115 4 51219F 01/2007
#001-4210-4220 21 51220D 01/2366
San Gabriel Vly Tribune SGVTribune
*001-4090-2320 4 51219F
Sharons Bakery
#001-4090-2325
Smart & Final
*001-4350-1200
*001-4313-2210
*001-4350-1200
*001-4350-1200
*001-4313-2210
*001-4350-1200
SharonBake
5 51220A
Smart&Finl
7 51220C 01/2069
13 51220D 01/2430
12 51220D 01/2069
5 51220C 01/2069
8 51220C 01/2430
9 51210C 01/2069
12/13 12/19 12534
12/14 12/19 1.752
12/14 12/19 13125
12/14 12/19 18588
12/14 12/19
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------
Recreation Refund
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------
Inspection Svcs -Aug
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
PubHrg-Gen Pln Ad -11/11
Pub Hrg-Gen Plan 11/22
TOTAL DUE VENDOR--------
Subscription-12/94-12/95
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------
12/13 12/19 Supplies-istTimeBuyerClss
TOTAL PREPAID AMOUNT ----
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------
12/13
12/19
2149060
Rnch Festival Supplies
12/14
12/19
2150720
HrtgePrkSupplies
12/14
12/19
2150720
Excursion Supplies
12/13
12/19
2150795
Tiny Tots-HolidaySupplies
12/13
12/19
2150936
Heritage Park Supplies
12/13
12/19
32.^.•,2741
Supplies -Heritage Park
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------
60.39
22.00
22.00
787.50
787.50
276.43
276.48
552.96
130.00
130.00
34.20 12/19/94 0000025721
34.20
0.00
30.21
20.31
26.45
88.53
42.20
9.02
216.72
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VENDOR ID.
# PREPAID #
ACCOUNT PROJ.TX-NO BATCH PO.LINE/N0.
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ENTRY/%L E INVOICE
DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT
DATE CHECK
So Ca Assoc. of Code
SCACEO
+Mt -4210-2325 151220A
12/13
12/19
MemhrshpMtg 12/8 -Flores
30.00
12/19/94 0(0025717
TOTAL PREPAID AMOUNT ----)
30.00
TOTAL DUE VEND --------)
0.00
Southern Ca Gas Co
SoCaGas
+001-4313-2126 5
51219E
12/14
12/19
Gas Svcs-Hrtge Prk
128.18
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
128.18
Southern Ca. Edison
SoCaEdison
+001-4311-2126 2
51219E
12/14
12/19
Elect5vcs-PaulGrow
30.15
+001-4316-2126 3
51219E
12/14
12/19
ElectSvcs-MapleHill
259.82
+001-4319-2126 3
51219E
12/14
12/19
'ElectSvcs-PetersnPrk
63.21
+001-4322-2126 3
51219E
12/14
12/19
Elect5vcs-RReagan
549.86
+001-4328-2126 3
51219E
12/14
12/19
Elect5vcs-Sumtrdge
212.94
+001-4331-2126 5
51219E
12/14
12/19
Elect5vcs-Sycw eCyn
366.38
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
1,482.36
Southern Ca. Edison
SoCaEdison
+001-4510-2126 4
51219E
12/14
12/19
Elect Svcs-Trffc Contrl
247.03
+139-4539-2126 3
51219E
12/14
12/19
Elect Svcs -Dist #39
249.95
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
496.98
Southern Ca. Edison
SoCaEdison
+001-4510-2126 5
51219E
12/14
12/19
Elect Svcs-Trffc Cntrl
255.61
+138-4538-2126 6
51219E
12/14
12/19
Elect SVcs-Dist #38
262.22
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
517.83
Southern Ca. Edison
SoCaEdison
+001-4510-2126 6
51219E -
12/14
12/19
Elect Svcs-TrffcCntrl
492.55
+141-4541-2126 3
51219E
12/14
12/19
Elect Svcs-Disst #41
98.37
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
590.92
Southern Ca. Edison
SoCaEdison
+001-4`10-2126 7
51219E
12/14
12/19
Elect Svcs-Trffc Cntrl
2,519.52
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
2,519.52
Taylor, Jane
1422
+001-3478 28
512208
12/13
12/19 12823
Recreation Refund
51.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
51.00
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ACCOUNT PROJ.TX-NO BATCH PO.LINE/NO. ENTRY/DUE INVOICE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DATE CHECK
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The Daily Bullentin DailyBulle
*001-4210-2115 2 51219F 01112008
The Planning Center P1ngCenter
*118-4098-4000 4 51219E 01/2273
Virgil's Mobil Service Virgils
*001-4310-2310 8 512208 02/2285
*001-4310-2310 10 51220B 02/2285
*001-4310-2310 6 512208 02/228.5
*001-4090-2310 2 51219E 01/2285
12,114
12/19
017953
Pub Hrg-Gen Plan
182.25
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
182.25
12/14
12/19
18995
ProfSvcs-CMP/LIR-Nov
2,013.72
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
2,013.72
12/13
12/19
K7798921
Fuel-Prk & Rec
3.59
12/13
12/19
K7798M
Fuel-Prk & Rec
10.56
12/13
12/19
K779M
Fuel-Prk & Rec
13.07
12/14
12/19
K9204915
Fuel -Gen Govt
14.32
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
41.54
Wallin, Kress, Reisman, WallenKres
*001-4020-4021 8 51220C 01/1944A 12/13 12/19 LegalSvcs-Recall Effort 960.00
*001-4020-4021 10 51220C 01/2409 12/13 12/19 LeglSvcs-Recall Effort 5,000.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------) 5,960.00
Walnut Library WalnutLibr
Walnut Vly Water Dist WVWaterDis
*138-4538-2126 4 51219E
Walnut Vly Water Dist WVWaterDis
*138-458-2126 5 51219E
Walnut/San Dimas Station Wa1SanDima
*001-4030-2325 13 51220A
Werner, Gary WernerGary
*001-4010-2330 6 51220E
12/14 12/19
12/14 12/19
12/13 12/19
12/13 12/19
TOTAL PREPAID AMOUNT ----
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------
Water Usage -Dist 438
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------
Water Usage -Dist #38
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------
1994 Holiday Dinner-CMgr
TOTAL PREPAID AMUT ----
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------}
Reimb-CCCA Conf 10/28-30
TOTAL DUE VENDOR -------->
0.Ot)
0.00
714.12
714.12
15.00
15.00
25.00 12/19/94 000+)025722
25.00
0.00
63.80
63.80
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ACCOUNT PROJ.TX-NO BATCH PO.LINE/NO. ENTRY/DUE INVOICE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DATE CHECK
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West Coast Arborist Inc. WCArbor
+001-4558-5509 4 51220E 01/1929
*001-4558-5509 7 512200 01/1929
Wright, Paul WrightP
}0014090-4000 4 512196 01/2475
Yamaguchi, Chieko 1428
+001-3478 23 51220B
Yosemite Waters YosemWater
*001-4310-1200 8 51220C 02/2021
12/13 12/19
Emer Tree Maint-11/18/94
300.00
12/13 12/19 9015
10/19/94 Tree Maint Svcs
1,623.00
TOTAL ME VENDOR --------)
1,923.00
12/15 12/19
Aud/VisSvcs-11/15,29-12/1
345.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
345.00
12/13 12/19 13117
Recreation Refund
11.00
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
11.00
12/13 12/19 909652
Supplies-SycmreCyn
21,75
TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------)
21.75
TOTAL PREPAID -----------)
79,301.18
TOTAL DUE ---------------)
503,180.61
TOTAL REPORT ------------>
582,481.79
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FUND SUMMARY REPORT
DUE THRU.............12/19/94
FLBVDTOTAL
DISMSE
G/L
GE WILL POST GJE HAS POSTED
FUTURE TRANSACTIONS
-----------------------
DIRECT PAY
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REVENUE EXPENSE REVENUE EXPENSE
REVEL EXPENSE
001 General Fund
276,096.64
81,755.64
383.50 193,957.50
138 LLAD #38 Fund
5,543.34
139 LLAD #.39 Fund
6,660.38
5 543 34
250 C.I.P. Fund
284,500.00
660.38
141 LLAD #41 Fund
178.31
284,500.00
115 Int Waste Mgmt F
'2,565.00
178.37
125 CDBG Fund
1,975,304
2,565.00
112 Prop A -Transit F
2
1, 975.00
118 Air Quality Imp
,949.00
2,013.72
2,975 .34
00
2,013.7'
TOTAL
------------
------------
------------------------------------
ALL FUNDS
582,481.79
81,755.64
------------
------------------------
383.50 500,342.65
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AGENDA NO. �/ C
AGENDA REPORT
TO:
Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager
MEETING DATE: December 19, 1994 REPORT DATE:
FROM: Linda G. Magnuson, Accounting Manager
TITLE:
Treasurer's Report - October 31, 1994
December 14, 1994
SUMMARY:
Submitted for Council's review and approval is the Treasurer's Statement for
the month of October 1994.
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? Yes X No
3. Has environmental impact been assessed? — Yes__X No
4. Has the report been reviewed by a Commission? —
Which Commission? the re ort? - Yes_X No
5. Are other departments affected by P
Report discussed with the following affected departments:
REVIEWED 13Y:
4Terr
s Linda G. Magn on
nce L. langer F n Accounting Manager
Manage Assistant City Manager
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
AGENDA NO.
MEETING DATE: December 19, 1994
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Treasurer's Statement - October 31, 1994
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 October, 1994 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 October 1994. This statement shows the cash balances
for the various funds, with a breakdown of bank account balances,
investment account balances and the effective yield earned from
investments.
PREPARED BY:
Linda G. Ma nuson
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA NO.:
TO: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager REPORT DATE: November 29, 1994
MEETING DATE: December 20, 1994
FROM: George A. Wentz, Interim City Engineer
TITLE: Release of Grading Cash Bond Posted for 24085 Falcons View Drive in
the "Country" in Diamond Bar.
SUMMARY:
The Principals (Kenny and Sherry Su) desire release of a cash bond posted for
grading located at 24085 Falcons View Drive in the amount of $3,870. The
Interim City Engineer finds that Principals have performed all work as shown
on the approved As -Built grading plan, on file with the City.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council 1)declare the obligations under this
bond null and void and release the cash bond which was posted with the City
of Diamond Bar in March, 1994 as a condition precedent to issuance of a
grading permit for tennis court grading at 24085 Falcons View Drive in the
amount of $3,870.00; 2)instruct the City Clerk to notify Kenny and Sherry Su
and Sumitomo Bank of California of the City Council's action.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS•x Staff Report — Public Hearing Notification
_ Resolution(s) _ Bid Specification (on file
_ Ordinance(s) in City Clerk's Office)
Agreement(s) X Other: Final Engineering
Certificate and Copy of
Bond Form
EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION:
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST:
1. Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed N/A
by the City Attorney?
2. Does the report require a majority or 4/5 vote? Majority A
3. Has environmental impact been assessed? N/
4. Has the report been reviewed by a Commission? _ Yes N/ANo
Which Commission?
5. Are other departments affected by the report? _ Yes x No
Report discussed with the following affected departments: N/A
REVIEWED BY:
eor a A. entz
Terre c L. Be ger Frank A. Usher g
City Manager Assistant City Manager Interim City Engineer
MEETING DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
CI'T'Y COUNCIL REPORT
December 20, 1994
AGENDA NO.
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager
Release of Grading Cash Bond Posted
Drive for 24085 Falcons View
ISSUE STATEMENT:
The Principals (Kenny and Sherry Su) desire release of a Cash Bond posted for
grading located at 24085 Falcons View Drive in the amount of $3,870.00.
Interim City Engineer finds that Principals have performed all work as sThe
hown
on the approved As -Built grading plan, on file with the City.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the city Council 1)declare the obligations under this
bond null and void and release the Cash Bond which was posted with the Cit
Of Diamond Bar in March, 1994 as a condition precedent to issuance of a
grading permit for tennis court Y
amount of $3,870.00; and 2)instrucgt the City Clerk to24085 lnotify Kenny and Sherrcons View Drive in y
Su and Sumitomo Bank of California of the Council's action.
Y
FINANCIAL SUMMARy:
This recommendation has no financial impact on the City's 1994-1995 bud et.
g
BACKGROUND:
The grading on this lot was for a 118' x 60
inspected and final grade was a ' tennis court. The lot was
Consultant, Mr Jack Ozdere of RonpKranzer and on NAssociates. Therefore, we now
recommend that the bond which was p 1994 by the City's
released. Posted with the City of Diamond Bar be
DISCUSSION:
The following listed cash bond needs to be released:
Address:
Owner:
Tract No.:
Financial Institution:
Account No.:
Amount:
PREPARED BY:
Anne X. Garvey
24085 Falcons View Drive
Kenny and Sherry Su
30093
Sumitomo Bank of California, Hacienda Heights
038 478230 SO
$3— 870.00
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
21660 E. COPLEY DRIVE, SUITE 190
DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765-4177 +�
(909) 396-5671 ENG. DEPT.
' NUV 10 1994
SUPERVISED GRADING INSPECTION CER TE O� o
24035 FALCONS VIF,yI nR. 1 6AR
..JOB ADDRESS/LOT AND TRACT NO. LOT 18 TRACT 3 0 0 9 3 — 4 —7 1
,OWNER SHERRY STJPjX44�;I SU CONTRACTOR r
S EN INEER'S ROUGH GRADING CERTIFICATION
I.c : ify that the earth fills placed on the following lot(s) were installed upon competent and properly prepared base material and
cgmpacted in compliance with requirements of Building Code Section 7010. I further certify that where the report or reports
of eAgineering geologist, relative to this site, have recommended the installation of buttresses, fills or other similar stabilization
measures, such earthwork construction has been completed in accordance with the approved design.
`LOT 18
1,07 NO. (S) _
See report dated
other rbcommen ions_ for compaction test data, recommended allowable soil bearing values and
EXPANSIVE SOILS (YES) (�) LOT NO.(S) _!�
BUTTRESS FILLS ff:R) (NO) LOT NQ:fS)12
�_&s
REG.
(and
Exp �
I certify to the satisfactory completion of rough grading including: grading to a`p`rd'jjj_t r°Q
al elevations, property lines located
and staked; cut and fill slopes correctly graded and located in accordance with the approved design; swales and terraces graded
ready for paving, berms installed; and required drainage slopes provided on the building pads. I further certify that where report
or reports of an engineering geologist and/.qr soils engineer have been pre�r �tv this site, the recommendations
contained in soils reports have been followed in the execution of the work / Pp` Orli_
LOT NO.(S) LOT 18
- REG.
(and wet-st p)
I certify to the satisfactory completion of grading in accordance with the
been installed; slope planting established and irrigation systems provided (wh
made for drainage of surface waters from each building site. The recomme
�eologist (if such persons were employed) have been incorporated in the work.
i
LOT NO. S r'OT 8
O
REMARKSENGINEER"RE . NO.
Signature (and wet -stamp)
GC O
TE
!&jadequate
uired drainage devices have
provisions have been
of the soils engineer and engineering
DATE i i•- 7- 7 4 'r
GRADING CER77FICA770N BY THE SOILS ENGINEER AND GRADING ENGINEER IS REQUIRED FOR ROUGH GRADE
!NSPEC7701V AND RELEASE TO BUILDING DEPARTMENT FOR STRUCTURAL PERMITS.
FINAL GRADING CER77FICA7I0N BY THE GRADING ENGINEER IS REQUIRED BEFORE FINAL GRADE INSPEC770A
4ND RELEASE TO BUILDING DEPARTMENT FOR OCCUPANCY OF STRUCTURE.
CASH DE 3IT IN LIEU OF GRADING BOl':
! 1�7
(FAITHFUL MFORMANCE� LABOR & MATER.":)
ACKN( JEDGEMENT AND CONSENT OF
NANCIAL INSTITUTION
tomo Bank of 11ifornia Hacienda Heights
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n: f t "Financia
(herei
Institution'') here -
that Shei Kwei Su Kenny
s acknowledges
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-_ Kenny( acknowledges
"Deposit
has deposited
with Finan( al Institutio the sum of $ 115-
Financ al Institutio acknowledges and agrees that the foregoing
deposit stz.ids in the nai of the City of Diamond Ea i
a Californ
municipal c._rporation s
{her nafter the "City") ,. and that the City is the
owner of such account. N, funds shall be withdrawn from said acco
Without the e unt
express, writ n consent of the City; prcvided, however,
that any interest earned o the deposit shall belong to the Depositor .
Financial Institution further acknowledges and agrees that u
written instructions fro; the Citpon
City, Financial Institution shall
immediately pay to the i
ty such amount (not exceeding, in the
aggregate, the sum specifi=_=d above) as may be requested b
Financial Institution further acknowledges and ay City.
g agrees that such funds
shall be paid to the City notldthstanding any contrary instructions that
may have been
given by the Depositor.
Financial. Institution represents to City and warrants that t
entire amount of the Principlehe.
on deposit as provided herein is insured
through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) oth
Savings r e Federal
g and Loan Insurance Corporation (FSLIC).
WHEREFORE, this acknowledgement and consent is executed this day
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FINANCIAL INSTITUTION:
Sumitomo Bank of California,Hacienda Heights
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA NO. )
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of Council
MEETING DATE: December 1, 1994 REPORT DATE: December 6, 1994
FROM: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Library Service Alternatives Study.
DISCUSSION:
The cities of Claremont, La Verne, San Dimas, and Diamond Bar have solicited proposals from -the Arroyo Group, in the
amount of $20,000, to evaluate a variety of alternative methods for providing library services. The City of Diamond Bar's
share of the study is $4,000. The cities of West Covina and Pomona have agreed to technical resources for the study.
However, West Covina and Pomona are not a part of the five municipalities that is engaging the study. It is important that
the City of Diamond Bar explore a variety of library service alternatives before the end of Fiscal Year 1994-95.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council allocate $4,000 as the City of Diamond Bar's share of a study to evaluate the
feasibility of alternative methods for providing alternative library services.
EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION:
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST:
1. Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed
N/A _ 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:
REVIEWED BY:
Terrence L. Belange>-
City Manager
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of City} Council
FROM: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager 1 � l.�
RE: Library Service Alternatives Study
DATE: December 19, 1994
ISSUE:
Shall the City of Diamond Bar participate jointly with the Cities of Claremont, La Verne,
San Dimas and Walnut, in a study that would evaluate a variety of alternatives for the
provision of library service, with the proportionate cost to Diamond Bar being $4,000.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve and authorize participation in a study of
alternatives for the provision of library service, at a cost of $4,000.
DISCUSSION:
The Diamond Bar Branch Library is a part of the Los Angeles County Library System
(LALS). As a result of the uncertain funding status experienced by the LALS, the City
Council has asked that staff explore other alternatives for providing library services to the
residents of Diamond Bar. Other cities in eastern Los Angeles County have also indicated
an interest in exploring other options for providing library services.
Consequently, the City Managers of the eastern Los Angeles County cities of Claremont,
Covina, Diamond Bar, La Verne, Pomona, San Dimas and Walnut met to discuss the
feasibility of the cities jointly engaging a management consultant to identify and analyze
alternatives for providing library services. The cities of Covina and Pomona, which have
independent library systems, indicated that they would not be a participant in a joint study.
However, both cities indicated that they would make themselves available as information
resources on matters related to the alternatives study.
The City Managers of the cities of Claremont, Diamond Bar, La Verne, San Dimas and
Walnut support the concept of a joint study, with the equal sharing of the cost of the
study. In furtherance of this concept, the, cities of La Verne and Claremont solicited a
proposal from qualified management consultant, Arroyo Associates, Inc. The Arroyo
Associates proposal (attached)indicates the cost of the library service alternatives study
would be $20,000.
JOINT LIBRARY STUDY
DECEMBER 15, 1994
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The City Managers believe that there are cost economies to be realized, in a joint study, as
the issues which each city faces regarding this matter are similar, if not the same. The
outline of the scope of work the cities asked the consultant to propose upon is attached.
The outline and the responding proposal demonstrate the commonality of the issues
related to the alternatives for providing library services.
enclosures
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OUTLINE of SCOPE OF WORK FOR LIBRARY CONSULTANT
PARTICIPATIN(I CITIES
Claremont, La Verne, San Dimas, Walnut, biamond Bar
PURPOSE OF STUDY
The participating cities who are members of the Los Angeles
County Library District are seeking a feasibility study on
options for library services other than the current arrangement
with the District.
881tVICE OPTIONS TO BE MLO AOR EAC:ls CITY
I. Independent City operated library
II. Member of multi -City Joint "Powers Library Authority
III. Contract with a City that has an independent Library
IV. Independent Library or JPA District contracting with
the County for service.
V. Continue to be a member of the Los Angeles County Library
District in an arrangement different than the current one.
1_ ' • - Av
I. Legalities of withdrawing from the County District..
II. Ability to transfer property tax** from District to
Individual City.
III. Ability and terms for Cities to acquire existing
District Library ;facilities, holdings, and equipment.
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a. Gather information on how each existing library
facility wan originally acquired by the County.
b. Current value of each facility, holdings and equipment.
IV. Identify potential City to City contract options and
feasibility for each.
V. Identify potential configurations of JPA's based upon
geographic proximity, commonalities and other identified
criteria.
VI. Identify and explore other potential arrangements with
the County District other.than the current structure.
VII. Cities of Covina and Pomona are willing to provide
technical input to support the study,
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Mfna�fnsRl G]elwMin,t
October 26,19%
Mr. Martin Lomeli
City Minster
City of La Verne
1312 "D" Street
La Verne, California, 91730
Dear :ver. Lomeli:
909-861-3117;# 2
134 Zt wh 91 Mahn* Avenue. Suite IN
PUMMA, CA yll(11.1h'S
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Subjects Los Anon Cowdy Library District
Altertutiw Service Deliverp SysteM >:easibiiity Study.
Arroyo Associates,, hW. is pleased to submit this proposal with reference to the above.
mentioned subject. This letter outlines the background, scope and objectives, tasks, eats
and schedule of the study effort.
BackSwu>nd
Los Angeles County Library District was created by adoption ed a resoludott of the Hoard
of Supervisors in 1912. The stated purpose of the Wtfid was m makre available library
services to residents living In those areas not served by the seventeen (17) ittdepend"t
municipally operated public libraries, operating at that time, in La Anples County. A
property taut levy was established to support both the operation and construdion of these
facilities. Since that date, 16 entitles (fifteen t13) cities and am (1) spodal dt trice) have
withdrawn ham the County district and are currently Providing UbFWT service as
Independent public apnties. The passage of Proposition 13 In IM and the subsequent
Vampof A$ t hu slptif candy altered the resources available to support the Las
AngeCountyary DUMCt. The reduction In the Count 's nsottrces has been
accompanied by reduction in the hours of operation and the level of sirviee provided to
r those remaining partidis. Local officials, in those mmatuaida, are concerned about
the reduction in level ofservice and it's impact of, the quality of Ufa of it's residents and
are interested in examining the altematives available in providing this $mitt `it
_ -Ell G/..r _'k.56 1-i.. - - -- - H. -- c iJ - Has -)
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Scope and Ob f @Mves
909-861-3117;# 1
The scope of our study is limited to analysis of the library cervi* provided to residerw
int Glendora, La Vern&, San Dimas, Claranattt, Walnut and Diamond ear.
I The objectives of the study are to:
• Document and analyse the desired role and level of library serviol.
• DoCument and analyse the level and quality of library service currently
being provided to residents under the current service delivery system.
• Conduct a bmhmark Survey of llbruy services Provided throughout
the County and *diet comparable communities in rho ate.
• Davm"t and analyse the ' financial reeourCes treveness #Aid
expendittoW t'r Mrrd to support Current and desired levels of aarvice,
• Identify and evaluate the various service delivery system alternatives
to Communities in achieving desired library service goaia.
• Document and evAluate Policia and procedures requkW to modify the
current llbruy an ddlvery system Provided to redderds in the
Above awndsiomd Mmunid".
Work Plan
This section of our proposal desgribes our gene»1 approach to condYeting the study and
the specific teaks and sub -tasks utilived to Accomplish the objectives.
Task Pia
TASK x.o INnUTT Nva >wAos noxer
We haw combined the initial task of starting the project with the outgoing teak
Of moedloring, eMVdW% and administering the project. The cN.Ving project
management Wdvit#ee are directed to tracking the pro*es propass against the
plan, reporgn progress for your projea management purposes and meetin
regularly with the Project steering Committee (P'C). Schedule al
expenditures against budget will be tracked using project management
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computer software —we currently use MaeProject for this put'po Variations
in schedule will be reported 'at meetings with the win$ C/SCS
meth0doloV, and remedial actions, if required, will be fully explained.
The activitia perforated In Task ] are crucial to the suoosss of the study for
several rwFi
ons. ns, the work schedule (or the project must, be defined and
clearly understood by the consortium and consultants p fat eerpectet�ons
connrnl .eludy obNetivee and our approach to the project are mutually held.
A detailed proms sdeedule in the ions Of "Deliverables" trill also assist the
eonaortiunt a- rad the consultants in monitoriRS the proWress of the work and the
timeliness Of the deliverable submitted by the consultant.
It will. be Of particulu importance to eeuure Eton+ the initial steps of the
"0101500t that dei roles Of all involved are elect to both the consortium and
Consultant' and that appropriate linea of cOmmunlC41108 are established.
Overall, this approach Will help ensure that both tete cotuultent and the
oonsorttum art perfbMin` their work in an open, urmamtbered, and poeidve
�.�_. environment. Our cawwus-building approach will dearly dermotiate the
development of a emproMmive policy for improving and enits, the level
' of service and the afficdve and sffident use of resources in this NSltly visible
function. The sprout rub -tasks we will perform Include:
.1.1 Foran PNOCt sM Eft Committed
1:1-2 R"11901 Goats Old 01POs Mss of Pmpawd Study b Flulise Wort P14re
i 1,3 Colldd PrdlfiMW" Dutra
1.6 Submit Seat" Repeat
I, Pr9we Drafts mad SVWt Final lteport A
1.6 Mawr Cong ed
rAox 2.0 aocamr Am ANALYn Tn cunntNr srAT=RY RiQt!lIWvm
PZUA94 Md TO ?Xff OiROANZATtON AND OrMA' n* ON OF LOS ANGELO
C0umLmmxYats wcr
The Objective of this task to to Identify ,and analyse the statsatary requirements
includins state statules and local ordinances pertaining to the formation and
operation of t4s Angela County Library District. The spedfic sub-tosks will
include:
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2,1 rnteraiew Nis State and County L8*04ans, Audit Controller and LoeW
Agency Formation Commission Executive Director
2.2 C*11*d and Analyse Local Ordinanar and State Ran RW and resstiom Code
23 Collect and Analyse Library District AnditadFiaa>rdal StstaNenh i9ad-1994
2.4 Review Date and Conclusions with tiles City Attm"
TASK 3.0 Doctwie><rrAND ANAL Y21 CURXW LZBWYSER1?CS LEEK A
The cbjective of this task is to document and asses the adequacy and desirability
Of the library serviass Currently being provided to residents in each of the Cities.
As part of this 41mmentation, we will conduct one -on -ow ineerviews with
County Library staff and representatives (City Manager, Council, etc.), from each
study participant to identify difforent stakeholder perceptions on current
services and service levels. We will identdy the :ffr*i110d=,Pbffutk&Mr*&n'La"t
eneasuues using Public Library Association. These '
limited to: fad[id", square footage, number of books and periodicals (adult and
juvenile), number of patrons, hours of operation, full-time or part-time staff,
book replacetmsnt or new acquisitions, outside support, - audio-visual service,
M In addition, we will conduct a benchmark survey to determine
cornparability of service levels with those previously provided with other cities
in the County and the State. In completing this task we will perform the
following sub■tasks:
3.2 Collect end Analyst American Public Library Foo forve aece Stdx&wda
33 Conduct andAnalym State aria Local L1lerary Oper.tlons Data
3.1 Interviste► City Offldals
3.4 PMpare Servide► Level Report
TAU 4.0 DEMor PinoFrrs OF Cuisine rrr DEPART MEN► OPARATIOAS AND Saernis
LRvns
The objecdve of this tack is to identify the revenues currently being received
and the * expenditures incurred in providing current levels disnused above.
ers:
From a revenue ppective, .we will document the service boundaries and tlie�.
property tax tnmteys being received by the County to provide services for tach
service area. We will document the policies and procedutw subscribed to in
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allocating supplemental revenues includiq augmentation funds and state
subsidies. For those independent agencies we will document the &Mount and
source of Menu# (acarol fund, miscellaneous, tic.) allocated to support library
services.
Prom an expeediture standpoint we will collect and analyze budget and actual
expenditures for each major functional area, personnel (full.dww or partrdme),
supplies, serviaas and apitsl inventory, Bxpenditwres For facility replacement
or bonded Indebtedness will be identified.
Baled on this analysis, we will prepare a pro -forma for each study participant
indicating the revenues and expenditures allocated to support the delivery of
library SWAM for each of the last five (S) fiscal years (19WI993), and analyze
any trails related thereto. In completion we will perfomn the following sub.
tasks:
;■ 4.1 Called and Axaly=e BedrW and Audited FlN.,teW hewers (29)9•Yii9.i)
4.2 Coiled ad A,ialyst AwNtor - Coxdolh r Finaeeiat Re"
43 Caller! and Analyze Stats of California A*Vul Runts
L4 A�tpare Fr.-foro for Eak ,fey
TASK 3.0 iVVffM SEitvICE Deu+WRYALruNATivss
Based upon the service delivery goals and ob"ves in Talc 1.0, we will
evaluate service delivery alternatives. The alternatives will include but not be
limited to eslabiishing an independent establishing an
independeft library furtcdon fdr—each city, contraedrug with another
iz%dT dent library to provide services; and achieving desired outcomes
within the ex" mvice delivery systema. in completing this task we will
perform the following sub -tasks:
8.3 Identify ServiK Dellwry 4psretio"s
52 I4eet6 Evat,urtlon Criteria
';�■ S.3 Analyst Each Operation using Evaluation Criteria
54 Ruh I order o'tr4Hons Based on Evaleatiox
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager
SUBJECT: Change in Alternative for Library Services Study Joint Participants
DATE: December 19, 1994
ISSUE:
City of Walnut has chosen to not participate in the alternatives study.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve and authorize the participation in the alternatives
for library service study, with an amount not to exceed $5,000.
nbw
attachment
CIT`! OF WALNUT
P.O. BOK 682, Walnut, CA 91788-0682
21201 LA PUENTE ROAD
WALNUT, CALIFORNIA 91789-2018
Telephone (909) 595-7543
FAX (909) 596-8095
ID:714-595-6095 DEC 15'94 13:08 No.002 P.02
CITY' 01' vtTALivT.Trr
JACK ISETT
Mayor
H. THOMAS SYKES
Mayor Pro Tem
"BERT" ASHLEY
WILLIAM T CHOCTAW, M.D.
JUNE WENTWORTH
Council Members
December 15, 1994
To City Managers of the Claremont, Diamond Bar, La Verne, and -San m
Dimas: 2A
At its December 14, 1994, meeting, the Walnut City Council denied
the request for the City of Walnut to participate in the Library
Feasibility Study.
The City Council believes that Walnut's existing library study
completed by the Walnut Library Committee has exhausted review of
the feasible alternatives for providing library services at the
Walnut Library, and the City Council does not believe the proposed
study at a cost of $4,000 would provide any new information for the
City of Walnut.
Thank you for considering Walnut in your regional study, and best
wishes for identifying alternatives which may be specifically
appropriate for your cities.
Sincerely,
Linda Holmes
City Manager
LUze;\corree\study
CC; Walnut City Council
Walnut Library Committee
CITY OF DIAMOND DAR
AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA NO. �.
TO: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager
MEETING DATE: December 20, 1994 REPORT DATE: December 8, 1994
FROM: George A. Wentz, Interim City Engineer
TITLE: Notice of Completion for the 1994-95 Slurry Seal Improvement Program - Area Five
SUMMARY: The City Council, on August 16, 1994, awarded a slurry seal contract to California Pavement
Maintenance Company, Inc. for a total amount of $156,933.68. The work, including the necessary repair
work, has been determined to be in accordance with the plans and specifications approved by the City.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council accept the work performed by California
Pavement Maintenance Company, Inc. and authorize the City Clerk to file the proper Notice of Completion
and release any retention amounts per previously approved specifications.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: X Staff Report _ Public Hearing Notification
_ Resolution(s) _ Bid Specifications (on file in City Clerk's office)
_ Ordinances(s) X Other: Notice of Completion
_ Agreement(s)
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:
Terr nce L. BelanFrank M. Ushere—'--
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City Manager Assistant City Manager Interim City Engineer
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CITY COUNCIL REPORT
AGENDA NO.
MEETING DATE: December 20, 1994
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager
SUBJECT: Notice of Completion for the 1994-95 Slurry Seal Improvement Program - Area Five
ISSUE STATEMENT:
File and submit for recordation a Notice of Completion for the 1994-95 Slurry Seal Improvement Program
Area Five.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council accept the work performed by California Pavement Maintenance
Company, Inc. and authorize the City Clerk to file the proper Notice of Completion.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
This process of filing Notice of completion has no financial impact on the City's 1994-95 budget.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The City Council, at their regular meeting of August 16, 1994 awarded the contract for the 1994-95 Slurry Seal
Improvement Program to California Pavement Maintenance Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder. The
construction contract amount, including change order items, was $145,330.26. On October 11, 1994,
California Pavement Maintenance Company, Inc., completed the slurry seal operation. Subsequently, all
striping and clean-up work were completed on November 16, 1994. Concern regarding a portion of slurry seal
work in the City of Industry has also been resolved. Copies of the separate invoice and payment from Dewan,
Lundin and Associates to California Pavement Maintenance Company, Inc. are attached. Staff has determined
that the work is in accordance with the plans and specifications prepared and approved by the City.
Prepared By:
David G. Liu
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October 24, 1994
David Liu
City of Diamond Har
21660 E. Copley Dr., Suite 190
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
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TEL:714-78642 P:02
Subject: Slurry Seal - Area V, City of Diamond Bar (DB -001)
Dear David,
This has reference to our meeting on October 21, 1994 concerning slurry seal installation on
Walnut Street. Whereby it was determined that a portion of work performed on the said street
was in the City of Industry, outside the City limits of Diamond Bar.
In our opinion the factors contributing to this error were:
1) Absence of any signage defiling City limits;
2) Location of markings, ie. tape on the roadway which our Inspector mistakingly assumed
to be the limits indicating the City boundary,
Ncvertheless we are of the opinion that if in doubt our Inspector should have checked with the
city stalTto clarify the matter.
Since this additional work was performed under our direction and installation, DL&A assumes full
responsibility for this. We have instructed the contractor Of Construction Pavement Maintenance
(C?Ml> for the project to bill DL&A directly for these services.
Sincerely,
Dewan,,Y Lundin & Associates
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
VIA: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager&
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FROM: Kellee A. Fritzal, Administrative Assistant 0A
Troy L. Butzlaff, Assistant to the City Manageti
SUBJECT: TRANSIT OPPORTUNITIES
DATE: November 30, 1994
ISSUES
What are the eligible, conditionally eligible and ineligible uses of Proposition A and Proposition C
Local Return Funds? What projects are currently being funded by Proposition A and C funds? What
are the available transportation opportunities that the City could consider?
This report will discuss Proposition A and C Guidelines, review eligible transit projects and possible
population served, discuss previous reports prepared for the City on transit opportunities and give a
brief explanation of the projects, and possible funding requirements and service levels.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Based upon the current transportation opportunities, the potential transportation users and needs, and
the actual limitations of the Proposition A and C Local Return Program, the following
recommendations are offered:
1. Develop a RFP for a Dial -A -Cab service for Seniors and Disabled residents, and when
Dial -A -Cab is in place, discontinue the current Dial -A -Ride service.
2. Continue the Transit Subsidy program.
Continue to contract for Special Events transportation needs (i.e., Holiday Shuttle,
Concerts in the Park, Excursions), without purchase of buses by the City.
4. Work with the South Coast Air Quality District and Gateway Transportation
Management Association to develop a Commuter Shuttle Service.
DISCUSSION
Propositions "A" and "C" Local Return Programs are administered by the Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA). Proposition A, the 1/2 cent sales tax for transit, was approved
by the voters in November, 1980. Proposition A Local Return funds are designed to be spent solely
on public transit projects. Proposition C, the other 1/2 sales tax, was approved in 1990. The proceeds
from this tax are intended to be used to improve transit service and operations, reduce traffic
congestion, improve air quality, and improve the condition of streets and freeways utilized by public
transit (e.g., rail and road projects). The MTA distributes local return funds to cities on a per -capita
basis.
The MTA has developed extensive guidelines to administer the uses of Local Return Funds and how
these funds are spent. Under the Local Return Guidelines expenditures which would be eligible for
funding under existing state or federal categorical transit funding programs would be eligible for
funding under Proposition A, unless the expenditure duplicates an existing regional service. As a
general rule, expenditures which are eligible for funding under Proposition A are also eligible for
funding under Proposition C.
The City of Diamond Bar receives $536,500 per year in Proposition A funds and $438,150 per year in
Proposition C funds for a combined total of $974,650 annually. However since Proposition A and
Proposition C revenues are based on sales tax revenue, the City's allocation can and will fluctuate.
Within this fiscal year, the City Council has budgeted $254,500 from the Proposition A Transit Fund
for various transit related projects including, but not limited to: the provision of paratransit services;
transit subsidy program; holiday shuttle; and related transit services.
The City has primarily used Proposition C funds for roadway capital improvement projects. This fiscal
year the City Council budgeted $900,000 from Proposition C funds for Grand Avenue Signal
Synchronization and Diamond Bar Boulevard Rehabilitation. With the anticipated loss of
approximately $300,000 in State Gas Tax monies in Fiscal Year 1997-98, staff is not recommending
that Proposition C be used to fund long-term transportation projects.
PROPOSITION "A" AND "C" ELIGIBLE PROJECTS
To expend either Proposition A and C Local Return funds the City must submit a project description to
the MTA describing the intended use of the funds being requested. Once a project description has been
received the MTA will establish the legal eligibility of the project.
There are three (3) types of projects: eligible, conditionally eligible, ineligible. Eligible projects are
usually "public transit projects" meeting all the Proposition A eligibility requirements. An example is
a bus line extension provided under contract with an existing operator. Conditionally eligible projects
meet certain eligibility requirements are examined on a case -to -case basis to determine compliance.
Ineligible projects do not meet any of the eligibility requirements. For example, Proposition A
ineligible project are bike paths or road construction. Table 1.1 shows the eligible, conditionally
eligible, and ineligible uses of Proposition A and C funds. Projects listed under conditionally eligible
may be determined eligible if all applicable conditions will be met.
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TABLE 1.1
CATEGORY
PROPOSITIONA
PROPOSITION C
Eligible Projects
Public Transit Services -
Public Transit Services -
Operating
Operating
Fixed Route
Fixed Route
Paratransit
Paratransit
Public Transit - Capital
Public Transit - Capital
Vehicles
Vehicles
Equipment
Equipment
Transit Transportation
Transit Transportation
Demand Management/
Demand Management/
Transportation System
Transportation System
Mngt. Improvements
Mngt. Improvements
Fare Subsidy Programs
Fare Subsidy Programs
Conditionally Eligible
Ridesharing Projects
Ridesharing Projects
Projects
Guideway Projects
Guideway Projects
Facilities
Facilities
Recreational Transit
Recreational Transit
Bus Stop Improvements
Bus Stop Improvements
Park -and -Ride Lots
Park -and -Ride Lots
Non-exclusive School
Non-exclusive School
Service
Service
Administration
Administration
Transportation Planning
Transportation Planning/
Specialized Public Transit
Engineering/Design
Fund Exchanges
Specialized Public Transit
Rail
Rail
Synchronized Signalization
Transportation Demand Mngt
Transportation Demand
Congestion Management
Management (TDM)
Program Activities
Bikeways and Bike Lanes
Street Improvements and
Maintenance (Pavement
Management System,
Street Improvement
Projects, Repair, Mainten-
ance, ADA Improvement)
CATEGORY PROJECTS
PROPOSITIONA
PROPOSITION C
Ineligible Projects
Streets and Roads
Fund Trades or Exchanges
Construction
Congestion Management
Streets and Roads
Program
Maintenance
Exclusive School Bus
Capital projects (parking
Service
improvements, street
Emergency Medical
lighting, bikeways/
Transportation
bikelanes)
Non Transit Related Road
Planning, engineering, design
Repairs, Maintenance, &
and/or environmental
Operations
analysis when not directly
intended for development
of eligible projects.
Administration support or
planning not focused on
specific transit project
Emergency Medical
Transportation
Exclusive School Service
DISCUSSION OF EXISTING TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
The City currently funds several on-going transportation projects.
Paratransit Services- In conjunction with Los Angeles County, the City provides Dial -A -Ride
Services for handicapped and elderly residents (60 years old and older). The program operates
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on six (6) major holidays. A 24-hour
advance reservation is normally required to schedule riders. However, same-day service will be
provided subject to availability. Diamond Bar is included in the Dial -A -Ride service area
serving Hacienda Heights and Rowland Heights. Dial -A -Ride will also provide service to
medical facilities in Brea, Pomona and West Covina. The fee is $.50 per ride. The City
budgeted $21,000 from the Proposition A fund during Fiscal Year 1993-94 for paratransit
services. The City's contract costs are subsidized by subregional transportation funds. Based
on preliminary County estimates, the system serviced 591 Diamond Bar residents at a direct
cost of $13,983, excluding administration. After subtracting $591 in fare box revenues this
service costs the City approximately $23.66 per passenger.
Recreation Transit/Special Event Transit - The City currently provides a wide -range of
special event transportation services through its Proposition A Local Return funds. These
services include special transit services for the City's Tiny Tots Program and senior citizens
(within a 20 mile radius), and shuttle service for the City's Concerts in the Park series. In
addition, the City has provided various other special shuttle services (e.g., Shuttle service to the
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Industry MRF public hearing, Ranch Festival, and other special activities). These activities are
open to the general public and are usually provided through Pomona Valley Transportation
Authority, the activities use between 1 to 3 shuttle buses. The service provided is usually free,
but depends on the program being offered.
Holiday Shuttle - Each year, starting mid-November through December 31 st., the City
provides free shuttle service Monday through Friday, from the hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The
shuttle route covers the majority of the City and is provided as a incentive to residents to shop
in Diamond Bar. Proposition A monies fund the Shuttle.
Transit Subsidy Program - Since June, the City has provided a transit subsidy to Diamond Bar
residents to help offset the costs of Foothill and MTA or Joint bus passes and Metrolink rail
passes. The amount of the subsidy varies from 20% for the general public and students to 50%
for seniors and the disabled. Depending on the service provider and participant the subsidy
ranges from $6.00 to $56.00 a month. Proposition A monies fund the subsidy program.
Miscellaneous Programs - In addition to the transportation services noted above, the City has
used its Proposition A Local Return Funds for several other worthwhile programs including a
commuter shuttle service, the purchase of several shuttle vans, program promotion, FAU/Trade
(Pathfinder Bridge), various transportation studies, and fund exchanges with the cities of Santa
Clarita, Pasadena, and Lancaster to provide general use funds for other City programs and
services.
The City uses Proposition C funds for Street Improvement Projects; Diamond Bar Boulevard
rehabilitation, Grand Avenue Signal Synchronization, and a Pavement Management System.
Existing Conditions - In addition to the City offered transportation programs, additional transit
opportunities are available to Diamond Bar residents. These opportunities include:
MTA 490 Bus Line - Which is a bus line from Los Angeles, Covina, Walnut, Cal Poly
Pomona, Lanterman, Diamond Bar Boulevard, Brea Mall, Cal State Fullerton.
Foothill Transit 482 Line - Los Angeles - Rowland Heights, Diamond Bar (Golden Springs
Road), Pomona
Foothill Transit 495 Line - Diamond Bar/Rowland Heights - Express Service to Downtown
Los Angeles (Park -And -Ride lot along Diamond Bar Blvd)
Metrolink Rail from "Industry" Station to Downtown Los Angeles
The above four transit opportunities are fixed routes, with scheduled operating hours.
ANALYSIS OF TRANSPORTATION STUDIES
Over the last two years there have been several studies that identify modes of transportation and transit
related needs in Diamond Bar. To summarize the findings:
UMA - Phase I (August. 1992) The UMA studies evaluated a fixed route deviation public
transit system as a service that would meet the transportation needs of the community. The first phase
reviewed the demand and potential ridership of such a transit system. Both a telephone survey and a
mail back questionnaire were conducted. The telephone survey consisted of 203 calls, the results of
the telephone interviews were:
66% Residents agree that a regular transit service is desirable
37% Residents likely to use the transit service
The mailback questionnaire had 1,066 respondents:
46% Feel a regular transit service is desirable
35% Did not feel a regular transit service is needed
66% Would likely not use the transit system
33% Would likely use the transit system
47% Would not be willing to pay to support transit
The UMA study found that there is moderate support for a regular transit system. However, of those
surveyed only 33% indicated that they would use the system. More importantly, 47% of the
respondents indicated that they would not be willing to pay for the system. According to the UMA
findings, this reflects the reality that public transportation cannot compete with the auto for the
majority of trip making, particularly in a suburban situation as exists in Diamond Bar.
According to the UMA telephone survey 50% of the respondents answered that implementing a dial -a -
ride option would more likely make their family use the transit service. Finally, the UMA
Study recommend that the City should consider implementation of a Fixed Route Deviation System.
UMA - Phase II (October 1992) - The second phase of the UMA study was to develop an
implementation plan for the fixed route deviation public transit system. Such a system was developed,
the annual direct operating cost is $680,300 a year, in addition there are first year initial start up cost
which would be between $20,000 to $50,000. In addition to the route proposed, UMA developed
recommendations to reduce the service levels and total cost.
Cost Effectiveness Report - San Gabriel Valley Solid Waste JPA Air Quality Group - (March
1994) - This report was prepared as part of the City's Air Quality Implementation Plan. The report
reviewed different transportation alternatives for emission reduction, total costs and cost effectiveness
of each transportation alternative. Based upon Diamond Bar's City socio/economic characteristics, the
following opportunities/constraints should be considered in evaluating any transportation opportunity:
Transportation Modes:
78.6% drive alone in Diamond Bar
.9% utilize existing transit systems
.9% walk or bicycle to work
Income Occupation:
74% higher then median income of the study area, twice the County median
61% Residents work managerial, professional or technical occupations
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Employment Base:
89% residents work outside the City, travel time highest in San Gabriel Valley
Findings:
Based upon Diamond Bar's higher median income coupled with a highly skilled labor
force indicated that solo driving may be the most cost-effective from a private
household perspective. Transit use and other alternative modes may be too costly in
terms of time value impacts. Based on the income of the City and the commute lengths,
the Metrolink would be a potential alternative mode of transit. The Metrolink may be
utilized more by providing an Express Bus service or a shuttle system accessing central
areas of residential communities. Another, less aggressive, action would be a park-and-
ride.
DISCUSSION OF ELIGIBLE TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS AND FISCAL IMPACT
There are a variety of transit opportunities for the City; however with each opportunity there is a
required minimum funding level and possible competing interest of the participants. The following
transit opportunities have been identified. They include:
PURCHASE OF SHUTTLE BUSES
The City could purchase one or two 15 passenger shuttle buses for special transit services ( i.e.
meetings, Concerts in the Park, Tiny Tots excursions, economic development tours, anniversary
celebration activities, Senior excursions and the Holiday Shuttle). During the City's budget
discussions, the purchases of two (2) shuttle buses were discussed. It is estimated that a shuttle system
operated only during peak -periods (i.e., 6-9 a.m. and 4-7 p.m.) would require the purchase of a least
three (3) shuttle buses; two (2) buses in-service and one (1) as a spare/back-up bus.
Table 1.2 highlights the direct costs for providing a general shuttle service. As shown on this table, it
would cost the City approximately $72,200 a year to operate a contract shuttle service similar to Dial -
a -Ride, but with the added feature of special event transportation (e.g., Tiny Tots, Concerts in the Park,
etc.). This figure assumes a base cost of $38.00 per shuttle per hour and a total of 1,900 service hours
per year. In comparison, the cost reduces substantially to $44,472 a year per shuttle to own and operate
a shuttle service. Although this figure excludes administration, even with an additional 15%
administration overhead, the costs to own and operate a shuttle service is around $51,142 a year per
shuttle. However, it should be noted that a general shuttle service could require as many as three (3)
shuttles.
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TABLE 1.2
Type of Service
Capital
O & M
Basis
Cost Factor
Annual
Total Cost
Contract Service
van/operation
$38.00'
per van/hour
1,900 hours'
$72,200
Owned and Operated
van
$32,000.00
per van
$6,912'
operation
$0.704
per mile
20,800 miles
$14,560
driver & insurance
$23,0006
per van
$23,000
CONTRACT FOR SPECIAL TRANSIT ACTIVITIES
In 1993-94 the City spent $43,677 on contract transit services through Pomona Valley Transit
Authority for the above mentioned programs. The City could continue to contract for transit services
on an "as needed" basis. The total yearly amount would depend on the amount of service required.
The average cost per hour for shuttle service is $35.00.
EXPANDED DIAL -A -RIDE FOR SENIORS/DISABLED INDIVIDUALS
The City could provide an expanded Dial -A -Ride service which would include immediate response for
riders ready for pick up (40 minutes or less), and advance call for riders who want to reserve a pick-up
time. The expanded Dial -A -Ride could be facilitated in two ways: 1) City develops an RFP and bids
the service; 2) the City, through Los Angeles County, expands the current Dial -A -Ride service to
include the immediate response and subscription service. The City is currently served by one shuttle
1 Source: Telephone conversation with George Sparks, Executive Director, Pomona Valley Transit
Authority (November 28, 1994).
' Source: Total number of hours represent both contract transit services and paratransit services during
1994 and were derived from PVTA and Western Transit Systems.
' Source: Metropolitan Transportation Authority. TDM Phase II Program Technical Appendix Cost
Benefit Analysis (January 6, 1994). Assumes an amortization period of five (5) years at eight (80/6) percent interest.
4 Source: Automobile Club of Southern California. Cost factor for vehicle operation and maintenance.
5 Source: Metropolitan Transportation Authority. TDM Phase II Program Technical Appendix Cost
Benefit Analysis (January 6, 1994). Assumes a mileage factor of 80 miles per day per shuttle.
6 Source: Stanley R. Hoffinan Associates, Inc. Socio -Economic Considerations for Implementation of
Pollution Control Measures. September 2, 1993.
van for Dial -A -Ride service. It is estimated that it wouta require at ieai< <wu �z1 511utL1o3 Mid Ul=%, (1)
backup to provide an expanded service.
Claremont's Dial -A -Ride Service, which provides a greater level of service and flexibility than our own
Dial -a -Ride service, averages $42.00 a hour including administration. The Claremont Shuttle averages
about 5,500 service hours a year at a total cost of $231,000.
GENERAL PUBLIC DIAL -A -RIDE
The City could offer a general public dial -a -ride service which would include immediate response for
riders ready for pick up, and advance call for riders who want to reserve a pick-up time. To develop
this program it would require the City to either contract the service, join with an agency providing such
service or purchase several buses to provide the service. The City of La Mirada provides such a
service, the yearly ridership consist of 80,000 passengers for a cost of $651,150. The actual cost for
Diamond Bar would depend upon the ridership demand for the service. Based upon the Valley
Connection, which is a service provided by Pomona Valley Transit Authority for the City of
Claremont, the cost for a similar type service is approximately $315,000 a year.
DIAL -A -CAB SERVICE
There has been discussion regarding the implementation of a "Dial -A -Cab" service, to either
supplement Dial -A -Ride or replace this service. The Dial -A -Cab service is similar to regular cab
service. The City either independently or in conjunction with another agency would have a contract
with a cab company (i.e. Diversified Cab, Yellow Cab) to pick up residents upon request. The charges
for this service would be subsidized by the City. There are four cities in the San Gabriel Valley that
offer a Dial -A -Cab service. They are: San Dimas, Covina, Arcadia and El Monte. The City of San
Dimas is the only city that provides the Dial -A -Cab service to the general public, the remaining cities
only offer the service to the elderly and handicap.
The City of San Dimas charges senior citizens and the disabled $1.00 for in -town service and $1.50 for
service outside the city limits. The general public pays $2.00 for in -town service and $3.00 for
service outside the city limits. The outside city limits service is limited to a 10 mile radius. The total
fare, which is subsidized by the city, averages $6.80 per rider. The City subsidizes between $3.80 to
$5.80 a trip. In 1993 there were 42,700 passengers at a total cost of $292,610.
The Dial -A -Cab program is a cost effective way to provide Dial -A -Ride services to the elderly and
handicapped. Based on the total number of passengers that utilized the City's Dial -a -Ride service in
1994 and a per passenger cost of $6.85, a comparable Dial -a -Cab service, limited to senior citizens
and the disabled, would cost approximately $8,096 a year, not including farebox revenues. However as
the demand for this service increases the City can anticipate a significant increase in costs. For
example, the City of San Diego had to terminate their Dial -A -Cab program due to a significant
increase in ridership and a loss of grant funds. Similarly, the City of San Dimas has had to increase
fares this year and will consider others alternatives of delivering the service due to the escalating costs
in next year's budget.
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FIXED DEVIATED TRANSIT ROUTE
In October, 1992, UMA Engineering conducted a study concerning the feasibility and method of
service delivery for a fixed route deviation public transit system. The system developed by UMA,
which was determined to be an contracted service, offers coverage to the most populated areas, as well
as connections to the regional transit systems. The recommendation is for a four route system
operating 7 days a week at various times intervals. The fare would vary from $.50 and $.75 depending
whether the trip was conducted during a peak or non -peak period. Based upon the UMA study, it is
estimated that it would cost approximately $680,300, plus an additional $20,000 to $50,000 in initial
start up cost, to implement a fixed route transit system.
COMMUTER SHUTTLE
The commuter shuttle could provide an interconnect service between the Metrolink station on Brea
Canyon Road and the some of the larger employers (i.e., Avery Denison, Hartford Insurance,
Gateway Corporate Center) and other commuter facilities (i.e., Park and Ride centers) located
throughout the community. The service would be provided from 6 am to 8 am and again from 3 pm to
7 pm, Monday through Friday.
The City provided this kind of service for a four week trial basis when the Metrolink Station on Brea
Canyon first opened in June, 1994. The service was provided for 24 days, and carried 528 passengers
for a total cost of $10,920. Based on the results of the trial period, the City should consider a
permanent shuttle service. This could be accomplished one of two ways:
The City could contract for shuttle services or purchase its own shuttle buses and operate the service
itself. Based upon the Cost Effectiveness Report by the San Gabriel Valley Solid Waste JPA Air
Quality Group, it would costs from $78,000 to $109,200 per shuttle per year to contract for shuttle
services. In comparison, the costs of owning and operating a shuttle service would be substantially less
than contracting out for this services. It is estimated that it would cost approximately $38,941 per
shuttle per year, not including the initial capital investment and administrative costs, to operate a
shuttle system. The cost effectiveness of a City owned and operated shuttle services ranges from $250
to $750 per trip reduced depending on demand and hours of operation. In contrast, the cost
effectiveness for contracted shuttle services would be between $520 to $1,560 per trip reduced.
SCHOOL SERVICES
The City cannot provide a shuttle exclusively as a school route or subsidize the school bus fees. The
City could provide a general public shuttle service that passes school sites as contemplated in the UMA
Study.
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REVIEW OF TRANSIT OPPORTUNITIES:
TABLE 1.3
PROJECT
ESTIMATED YEARLY
POTENTIAL USERS
COST
Purchase buses for
$51,142 per shuttle
Adults, Tiny Tots, Seniors
excursions
purchased
Adults, Tiny Tots, Seniors
Contracting Special Events
1993 cost $43,677,
Seniors, Disabled
Expanded Dial -A -Ride Based on Claremont
$231,000*
General Public Dial -A -Ride
Based on Claremont
$315,000*
General Public, Seniors,
Disabled, Students
Dial -A -Cab
$8,096 excluding farebox
Seniors, Disabled
General Public
Fixed Deviated Transit UMA Study - $680,300,
Route
plus $20,000 to $50,000
General Public, Business
Community
Commuter Shuttle $78,000-$109,000 Contract
$38,941 to own and operate
* Minimum amount, the amount depends upon the actual ridership numbers and service hours.
If you should have any questions or concerns about the above mentioned report or would like
additional information, please feel welcome to contact either Kellee Fritzal or Troy Butzlaff at your
convenience.
cc: Frank M. Usher
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Interoffice
M f M O R A N D U M
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Cit Council
Via: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manage
From: Troy L. Butzlaff, Assistant to the City Managerz
Re: Request to Provide Recycling Services - Dalton Enterprises, Inc.
Date: December 10, 1994
ISSUE:
Should the City Council grant a special permit to Dalton Enterprises, Incorporated for the sole
purpose of providing recycling services?
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council , pursuant to Section 5[e] of Ordinance 02A (1990),
grant a special permit, with certain conditions as set forth by the City, to Dalton Enterprises,
Incorporated for the sole purpose of operating a recycling service in the City.
BACKGROUND:
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) has submitted correspondence
formally requesting that Dalton Enterprises, Incorporated be issued a special permit to provide
recycling services. Dalton Enterprises is a broker of secondary paper and metals located in
Anaheim. They service approximately 3,000 companies throughout Southern California.
Dalton Enterprises, unlike most waste companies, does not charge for their service, but pays
their customers the most competitive rates for the recyclables they collect. Presently, the
AQMD is being charged around $140.00 a month by Waste Management for recycling services.
In contrast, Dalton Enterprises will provide recycling services to the AQMD at no -charge and
will compensate them for each material ton collected.
DISCUSSION:
The City Council has heretofore determined that the issuance of multiple permits to qualified
providers of solid waste collection and handling services, through the creation of a regulatory
system, is in the best interest of the community because it promotes competition amongst
companies and allows residents and businesses to select the company of their choice.
Specifically, Section 4 of Ordinance 02A (1990) states that "No person shall engage in the
business of collecting, removing or disposing of any refuse, trash, recyclable and/or compostable
material, or other solid waste including hazardous wastes or infectious medical waste, within the
City from any residential or commercial units, nor transport the same over any public highway
or rights-of-way, unless a permit to do so has first been obtained from the Council and such
person complies with the provisions of this Ordinance and any other regulations which have been
adopted pursuant to this Ordinance."
The City's solid waste permit system was specifically tailored to regulate the operations of the
waste haulers serving the City. This is to insure that the collection and disposal of refuse, trash,
solid waste, and other discarded materials is properly controlled in order to protect the health,
safety and welfare of the community. While the provision of recycling services is not exempt
from the City's permit requirements, it should be noted that recyclers are engaged in the
exclusive collection of materials that are technically not part of the waste stream until discarded
or disposed of To require Dalton Enterprises or other recyclers to comply with the same
standards and requirements that govern the City's waste haulers would be highly restrictive and
inconsistent to the type of service they provided.
The City Council has the authority to issue special permits for recycling services. Section 5[E] of
Ordinance 02A (1990) provides that"
the collection and removal of recyclable material, including
but not limited to, glass, newspapers, aluminum and cardboard, that are separated either for reuse
or for the manufacture of new products shall not be exempt from the provisions of this
Ordinance; however, such activities may be the subject of a separate permit at the discretion of
the Council."
Staff believes that the issuance of a special permit to Dalton Enterprises is in the City's best
interest in that it will stimulate competition amongst the City's existing permitted waste haulers
and will help to encourage other commercial generators to recycle. In turn, this could help
improve the City's overall diversion level without requiring the development of additional
diversion programs.
To insure that the collection of recyclables is not totally left unregulated as to create divergent
reporting practices, inconsistent service levels, and a lack of accountability, staff recommends
that the following conditions be approved and amended to Dalton's permit application. These
conditions include:
Applicant shall comply with all applicable law, regulation and orders, including, but not
to those provisions of Resolution 91-59, heretofore adopted by the City Council, which
are applicable, and with any and all amendments to such applicable provisions.
2. Applicant shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect throughout the entire term of
►a
this Agreement a Broad Form Comprehensive General Liability (occurrence) policy with
a minimum limit of ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) aggregate and ONE
MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence for bodily injury and property
damage, with any self-insured retention not exceeding $200,000.00 per occurrence. Said
insurance shall protect Applicant and City from any claim for damages for bodily injury,
including accidental death, as well as from any claim for property damage which may
arise from operations performed pursuant to this permit, whether such operations be by
Applicant itself, or by its agents, employees and/or subgrantees. Copies of the policies or
endorsements evidencing the above required insurance coverage shall be filed with the
City Clerk. All of the following endorsements are required to be made a part of the
insurance policies required by this Section:
(1) "The City, its elected officials, employees, agents, and officers, are hereby added
as insureds with respect to liability arising out of activities performed by or on
behalf of Applicant."
(2) This policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects any other valid and
collectible insurance the City may possess including any self-insured retention the
City may have, and any other insurance the City does possess shall be considered
excess insurance and shall not contribute with it."
(3) "This insurance shall act for each insured, as though a separate policy had been
written for each. This, however, will not act to increase the limit of liability of the
insuring company."
(4) "Thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested,
shall be given to the City in the event of suspension, cancellation, reduction in
coverage or in limits or non -renewal of this policy for whatever reason. Such
notice shall be sent to the City Clerk."
The limits of such insurance coverage, and companies, shall be subject to review and approval by
the City Manager every year and may be increased at that time and match the coverage provided
by the City's own liability insurance policy. The City shall be included as a named insured on
each of the policies, or policy endorsements.
Applicant shall submit monthly program reports, using a tabular and/or graphical format
or other commonly used data base management program (e.g., LOTUS 1-2-3, Excel, etc.)
as approved by the City, for the length of the permit. These reports shall be due within
twenty (20) working days from the end of the month. At a minimum, the reports shall
include:
(a) Summaries of tonnage of recycled material collected, by material type;
(b) Summaries of tonnages of non-recyclables and contaminants disposed;
(c) Summaries of tonnages, using an approved sampling methodology, of
each material sold or otherwise exchanged for processing, by material
type; and
(d) Average market prices for each material sold, and processing charges or
acceptance fees for yardwaste or other applicable materials.
4. Applicant shall provide up to six (6) reports of varying detail and format, as specifically
requested by the City, to meet unforeseeable information queries of the California
Integrated Waste Management Board, Los Angeles County Integrated Waste
Management Task Force, or other public agencies.
Staff has been in contact with Dalton Enterprises and has discussed these conditions with them.
Paul Toomey, Sales/Purchasing Manager, has reviewed the recommended conditions and has
indicated that these conditions are acceptable. Furthermore, Mr. Toomey stated that Dalton is
willing to work with the City in establishing a long-term amenable relationship that could benefit
other commercial generators.
Attached for the City Council's information and use is a copy of the permit application filed by
Dalton Enterprises; correspondence from Nick Nikkila, Assistant Deputy Executive Officer, of
the South Coast Air Quality Management District requesting the issuance of a permit; and a copy
of Resolution 91-59 establishing requirements and standards relating to the separate collection of
recyclable materials from residences, commercial premises, and institutions within the City.
M.
Attachments
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City of Diamond Bar
PERMIT APPLICATION
In accordance with the provisions set forth in Ordinance 02A (1990) of the Diamond Bar Municipal
Code, IIWe hereby make application for a permit to provide solid waste collection and disposal
services within the City of Diamond Bar.
NAME OF APPLICANT
DALTON ENTERPRISES INC.
COMPANY NAME
(if Different)ANAHEIM, CA 92006
STREET ADDRESS
MAILING ADDRESS
Phone (-YA/) 6 9 s- Fax
CONTACT PERSON TITLE
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SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS
TYPES OF SERVICES RENDERED AND ACCOUNTS SERVED:
() Residentialt/ommercial () Construction
I
Number of Accounts Number of Accounts Number of Accounts
FREQUENCY OF COLLECTION:
RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION
Weekly Weekly
() Weekly (() Semi -Weekly () Semi -Weekly ) Semi -Weekly Monthly Monthly-
() ( )
,vf A s n e, -.f e .0 () Other
SERVICE CHARGES: ( All charges are subject to verification. See Resolution 90-95B, Section 21
for specific information on charges)
Single Family Residential:
Collection, Disposal and Recycling Services $ /month
/month
Each Additional Container:
$
DALTON ENTERPRISES, INC.
Broker of Secondary Paper & Metal Products
6 October 1994
CITY OF DIAMPND BAR
21660 E. COPLEY DR., STE 100
DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
Attn: Troy Butzlaff
RE: Recycling Permit
Dear Mr. Butzlaff,
Every Ton
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I appreciate what you are doing for us so that we may servic
the recycling needs of business located within your city.
Enclosed, you will find -the application you asked me to complet
and return to you.
If you have any further questions please contact me at
(714) 634-2181.
Sincerely,
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aul R. Toomey
Sales/Purchasing
929 East South Street, Anaheim, California 92805 (714) 635-2181 FAX # (714) 635-0138
100% RECYCLED PAPER
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PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
PAGE: TWO
Commercial/Multi-family Bin Rates (Selected Bins - Monthly Rates)
Industrial/Rolloff Container Service (Designated Items - Per Dropoft):
40 cubic yard Rolloff Container $
10 cubic yard Rolloff/Lowboy $g�;'
Other Service Charges:
Temporary Service (3 cubic yard/1 pickup) $
Redelivery and Reinstatement Charge $
Recycling Services:
$
Size of Container
LOCATION OF DISPOSAL AND/OR PROCESSING SITES: Please identify all disposal and/or
processing facilities that will be utilized by your company during the term of this permit.
NAME OF SITE
Primary: DALTON ENTERPRISES INC.
929 11. SOUTH ST
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
First Bin
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2 Cubic Yard
1 x week
$
First Bin
Each Additional Bin
3 Cubic Yard
1 x week
$
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2 xweek
$
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3 x week
$
4 x week
$
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5 x week
$
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6 x week
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Each Additional E
6 Cubic Yard
1 x week
2
$
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x week
3 x week
$
4 x week
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5 x week
$
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6 x week
$
Industrial/Rolloff Container Service (Designated Items - Per Dropoft):
40 cubic yard Rolloff Container $
10 cubic yard Rolloff/Lowboy $g�;'
Other Service Charges:
Temporary Service (3 cubic yard/1 pickup) $
Redelivery and Reinstatement Charge $
Recycling Services:
$
Size of Container
LOCATION OF DISPOSAL AND/OR PROCESSING SITES: Please identify all disposal and/or
processing facilities that will be utilized by your company during the term of this permit.
NAME OF SITE
Primary: DALTON ENTERPRISES INC.
929 11. SOUTH ST
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
PAGE: THREE
Secondary:
Other:
INSURANCE COVERAGE (For coverage requirements see Resolution 90-95B, Section 26):
Public Liability / (a rr"",
Worker's Compensation safe F', -a 107gg ya-4`�
PERFORMANCE DEPOSIT (See Resolution 90-95B, Section 8):
Compliance Bond
Faithful Performance Deposit
THE STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREON ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF
MY/OUR KNOWLEDGE AND 1/WE CONSENT TO ALL NECESSARY INSPECTIONS INCIDENT TO
THE ISSUANCE OF THIS PERMIT AND THE OPERATION OF THE BUSINESS.
(date) (signature)
STATE OF
SS.
COUNTY OF
On , before me , personally appeared
personally known to me or proved to be the
person who executed the within instrument entitled PERMIT APPLICATION BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR AND It FOR THE COLLECTION,
TRANSPORTATION, RECYCLING, COMPOSTING AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE,
RECYCLABLE, AND COMPOSTABLE MATERIAL as , on behalf of
, a California corporation, and acknowledged to me that such
execution was pursuant to its bylaws or a resolution of its board of directors.
DATE: CORPORATE SEAL
ATTACHMNT A - NEW APPLICANT
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Complete this form if this is an application for a new business not currently
under permit with the City of Diamond Bar, and attach to the Permit
Application pplTO!•
929 E. Sou-i'�`•
Company Name AN*HEM, CA 928"
If a joint venture or a partnership or limited partnership, list the names of
all partners, or if a corporation, the names of the officer, and the
percentage of participation.
List facts showing that the applicant is qualified to render efficient refuse
collection service:
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List any facts that will show that the issuance of a permit is in the public
interest and that there is a need for a permit to be issued, in that there is
an available market for refuse collection service which can be legally
served:
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Use an additional sheet if necessary
CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP
I/we certify or declare under penalty of
perjury that the ownership of
Dat ( CL✓ tc7a✓Pl 5
(Name of Company)
is as follows:
Signature
Signature
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Date
South Coast
AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4182 (909) 396-2000
October 18, 1994
Mr. Terry Bellanger
City Manager
City of Diamond Bar
21660 E. Copley Drive, Suite 100
Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4177
Dear Mr. Bellanger:
The District is formally requesting the Diamond Bar City Council be asked to
consider a separate recycling permit for Dalton Enterprises, Inc., a California
corporation. The request is to allow the District to engage their services for the
collection and sale of recyclable material. The Rancho Mirage decision of the
California Supreme Court held that the State law does not authorize cities to grant
an exclusive franchise for recyclable materials, therefore cities cannot prevent
households or companies from selling their recyclable trash directly to private
companies. Dalton Enterprises, Inc. is a broker of secondary paper and metal
located at 959 East South Street, Anaheim,, California. District staff have been
advised by city staff that this permit would be necessary in order for the District to
engage Dalton's services.
Dalton Enterprises, Inc. has made a proposal to the District to provide free storage
containers and pick-up service for alI of its recyclable materials. In addition, Dalton
will pay the District for its recyclable material. Currently the District is paying $140
per month for its recycling service with Waste Management and has not been
successful in negotiating a reduction in its cost.
The District is very much interested in reducing its waste as much as possible and
would like to continue to be an example to the community in its recycling activities.
I would appreciate your consideration on this matter.
The District is requesting this matter be placed on the Council's agenda for
November 1, 1994 U additional information is needed, please contact Lester Jason,
Director of Administrative and Human Resources at (909) 396-2065.
Sincerely,
kVA o
Nick Nikkila
Asst. Deputy Executive Officer
NN:LJ:SO
RESOLUTION NO. 91-59
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS RELATING TO
THE SEPARATE COLLECTION OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS FROM
RESIDENCES, COMMERCIAL PREMISES, AND INSTITUTIONS WITHIN
THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
A. RECITALS
(i) The City Council has adopted heretofore Ordinance 2-
90 which established standards for the collection and disposal of
refuse, trash, rubbish and other forms of solid waste; and
(ii) Pursuant to Section 4 of said Ordinance, "the
Council determines that the disposal and/or collection of refuse,
trash, rubbish or other solid waste is a service to be performed in
the City in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance. The
City may from time to time issue permits to those parties meeting
the criteria of this Ordinance and such standards as may be
established by resolution of the City Council regarding the
collection of refuse, rubbish and other forms of solid waste from
residential and commercial units. So long as any such permit
remains in force, collection of material provided for herein may be
made only in accordance with the terms and conditions thereof.
Fees and charges for such collection, removal and disposal services
shall be those which the Council may from time to time hereafter
approve by resolution. No person shall engage in the business of
collecting, removing or disposing of any refuse, trash, rubbish,
green wastes, recyclable materials or other solid waste including
hazardous wastes or infectious medical waste, within the City from
any residential unit or commercial premises, nor transport the same
over any public streets or rights-of-way, unless a permit to do so
has first been obtained from the Council and such person complies
with the provisions of this Ordinance and any other regulations
which have been adopted pursuant to this Ordinance"; and
(iii) Section 5, paragraph "D" of said Ordinance states
that, "the collection and removal of recyclable material and/or
green wastes shall not be exempt from the refuse permit system;
however, such activities may be the subject of a separate permit at
the discretion of the Council; and
(iv) The City Council finds and declares that the
regulation of recycling services in the City is necessary and
appropriate in that;
(a) The reduction of the amount of solid waste and the
conservation of recyclable materials is an important public concern
by reason of the growing problem of solid waste disposal and its
impact upon the environment; and
(b) Recently enacted state legislation (AB 939) requires
the City to prepare, adopt and submit by July 1, 1991, a Source
Reduction and Recycling Element which identifies how the City will
divert through a combination of source reduction, recycling and
composting programs 25% of solid waste from landfill by 1995 and
50% or the maximum amount feasible by the year 2000; and
(c) Uniformity in the type of recycling program
implemented, materials collected, the type of container and/or bin
utilized, and frequency of collection will be vital for compliance
with the statutory requirements set forth by this legislation; and
(d) The unregulated collection of recyclable materials
creates the potential for inconsistency with established recycling
goals, disparity in services and types of materials collected, lack
of accountability, and divergent reporting practices amongst waste
haulers.
(v) Legal authority to establish requirements and
standards relating to the separate collection of recyclable
materials resides in Section 40059 of the California Health and
Safety Code which generally provides that aspects of solid waste
handling which are of local concern; including, but not limited to,
frequency of collection, means of collection and transportation,
level of service, charges and fees, and nature, location, and
extent of providing solid waste handling services or those services
which are consistent with Section 40191 may be granted under terms
and conditions prescribed by the governing body of the local
governmental agency by resolution or ordinance; and
(vi) All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this
Resolution have'occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Diamond
Bar does resolve, determine and order as follows:
SECTION 1: In all respects, as set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution.
SECTION 2: Legislative Policy. The City Council
recognizes that recycling and waste reduction is of national,
regional and local importance, and that an effective waste
management program is essential to protect the health, safety and
welfare of City residents. The City Council further finds and
determines that a uniform program for the collection and recycling
of aluminum and bi-metal containers, glass, PET plastic beverage
containers, old corrugated containers, newspapers, and mixed paper,
within the City of Diamond Bar and the permitting of persons
engaged herein is designed to eliminate or alleviate such problems.
Therefore, this Resolution is hereby enacted to enhance
citizen participation rates in recycling programs, improve
recyclable material recovery rates, reduce landfill dependency, and
ultimately maintain a cost effective overall garbage, rubbish,
refuse or recyclable material collection program for the citizens,
businesses, and institutions within the City of Diamond Bar.
SECTION 3: Definitions. For the purpose of this
Resolution, the following words and phrases are defined and shall
be construed as hereinafter set out, unless it is apparent from the
context that a different meaning was intended:
A. 'Authorized Recycling Agent' means that person,
partnership, joint venture or corporation authorized by contract or
permit with the City to collect Rocyclable Xatorials pursuant to
this chapter.
B. 'Charitable Entity' means any organization or other
entity maintained for community service, education or the public
good, including service clubs, scouting organizations, religious
and educational organizations and recognized charities.
C. 'Commingle' means to blend together similar Recyclable
Materials -such as Mixed Paper, green and clear glass, aluminum and
bi-metal containers -but separated from disposable materials in the
waste stream.
D. 'Corrugated Container' means a paperboard container
fabricated from two layers of kraft linerboard sandwiched around a
corrugated medium. Kraft linerboard means paperboard made from
wood pulp produced by a modified sulfate pulping process, with a
base weight ranging from 18 to 200 pounds, manufactured for use as
facing material for corrugated or solid fiber containers. Corru-
gated medium means paperboard made from chemical or semichemical
wood pulps, straw or reclaimed paper stock, and folded to form
permanent corrugations.
E. 'Curb or Curbside' means within five (5) linear feet of
the public street without blocking sidewalks, driveways or on -
street parking. If extraordinary circumstances preclude such a
location, curbside shall be considered a placement suitable to the
resident, convenient to the Authorized Recycling Agent's equipment,
and mutually agreed to by the City and the Authorised Recycling
Agent.
F. 'Designated Collection Location' means the place where an
Authorised Recycling Agent is to pick up Source separated
Recyclable Materials. The location is identified by contract
between the Authorized Recycling Agent and the City and will
customarily be a waste enclosure at a multi -family complex or the
service alley of a commercial or Institution Entity.
G. 'Inaccessible Area' means any public or private street,
way and alley, except state freeways, that does not allow for a
minimum safe turn -around radius, as established by a resolution of
the City Council and amended from time to time hereafter, for the
purpose of collecting RocyclabIs Materials or to haul or transport
such materials.
H. 'Institutional Entity' means any location operated by a
governmental or private entity, including but not limited to
federal/state/county/local governmental buildings and facilities,
hospitals, schools, colleges, and recreational sites.
I. 'Large Complex Residences' means all apartments and
condominiums in complexes of over five (5) Residential Units.
J. 'Mixed Paper' means magazines, rejected mail, phone
books, bond or ledger grade, card board and paper board packaging.
K. 'Recyclable Materials' means aluminum and bi-metal
containers, newsprint, Mixed Paper, glass bottles or jars (CA
Redemption and other glass), plastics (CA Redemption and other
plastics), green waste and such materials that the City and each
Authorised Recycling Agent have determined to be recyclable.
L• 'Recycling Bin' means a City approved bin owned and
provided by a Authorised Recycling Agent which is suitable for on-
site collection, storage, and set out of Sourc• Separated
recyclables at multi -family, commercial and institutional
locations. A recycling bin shall be a minimum of three (3) cubic
yards and shall be clearly identified with the Authorised Recycling
Agent's company name or logo and the universal recycling logo.
M. 'Recycling Container' means a City approved container
owned and provided by the Authorized Recycling Agent which is
suitable for household collection, storage, and Curbside set out of
Commingled recyclables. A recycling container shall be a minimum
of 18 gallons and no more than 95 gallons in capacity and shall be
clearly identified with the Authorized Recycling Agent's company
name or logo and the universal recycling logo.
N. 'Residential Unit' means one unit houses, duplexes,
triplexes, fourplexes and mobile homes located on a public street
or private road. Residences located in an Inaccessible Area or on
a private drive shall be eligible for service upon the discretion
of the Authorised Recycling Agent.
O. 'Small Complex Residences' means all apartments and
condominiums in complexes of four (4) Residential Units or less.
P. 'Source Separated' means the segregation, by the person
or generator from whom they are being collected, of materials
designated for separate collection for ,some form of materials
recovery or special handling.
Q. 'Universal Recycling Logo' means the standard symbol used
to represent that a product is either recyclable or made from
Recyclable Xaterial.
SECTION 4: The City Council of the. City of Diamond
Bar adopts a "Comprehensive Recycling Program" as set forth in
Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by this reference as if
set forth in full.
SECTION s: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of
this Resolution.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 20th DAY OF August, 1991.
MAYOR
I, LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution -was passed, adopted
and approved at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Diamond Bar held on the 20th day of August, 1991, by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Papen, Werner,
Mayor Pro Tem Kim,
Mayor Forbing
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:, None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Nardella
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ATTEST•
City Clerk
Exhibit "A"
COMPREHENSIVE RECYCLING PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
INTRODUCTION
According to recent estimates, the City of Diamond Bar disposes of 166 tons of solid
wastes per day, about 60 thousand tons per year 1. This is equivalent to an incredible
6.2 pounds per day per every man, women, and child in the City 2 -
If the City's 60 thousand tons of solid wastes are continually dumped in garbage
cans, loaded into trucks, and disposed of in a local landfill with the trash from all the
other cities in the San Gabriel Valley --as nearly 90 percent of it is --it will fill all of
remaining local landfill capacity by the year 1999. Consequently, residents of
Diamond Bar as well as from other communities in the Los Angeles Basin may be
forced to pay higher trash costs or seek other methods of disposing solid waste.
It is in this environment that the Diamond Bar City Council is striving to create a
comprehensive set of programs for the recovery of recyclable materials. To this end,
the City Council hereby establishes the following program with the intent of instituting
uniform standards for the separate collection of recyclable materials from residential,
commercial, and institutional entities within the City of Diamond Bar.
1 Based upon the City's Waste Generation Study conducted by EMCON Associates January, 1991.
2 Figure derived from extrapolation of Waste Generation data May, 1991.
1.0.0 COLLECTION SERVICE --ESTABLISHMENT
A recyclable materials collection program is established and shall be made
available to all residences, businesses and institutions in the City of Diamond Bar for
the purpose of providing for the orderly and regular collection of recyclable materials
within the City under this program. Establishment and operation of a collection
program does not preclude the operation of certified recycling centers created
pursuant to Division 12.1 of the California Public Resources Code and/or charitable
entity recycling programs.
1-1.0 COLLECTION CONTRACT
A. The City Council may issue permits pursuant to the provisions set forth
in Resolution 90-95 or, with or without having invited proposals thereof, enter into
an exclusive contract or series of exclusive contracts with any responsible individual,
association, firm, organization or other business entity that has satisfied all of the
prerequisites as set forth in Section 25 of Ordinance 2-90, whether or not said entity
is operated for profit, for the collection of any or all recyclable materials generated
within the City of Diamond Bar. Where such a permit or contract provided for has
heretofore or hereafter been entered into between the City and a permittee or
contractor(s) for the collection of any or all recyclable materials as herein provided,
said permittee or contractor(s) shall be an "authorized recycling agent" for the City of
Diamond Bar.
B. If in the determination of the City Council said permittee or contractor
shall have satisfactorily performed such a permit or contract, the City Council, without
inviting bids or proposals therefor and without giving notice of its intention to do so,
may, either prior to or after the expiration of such a permit or contract, extend or
renew the same for such a period and on such terms and conditions as the City
Council shall deem necessary and appropriate.
1.1.1 Effective Date
Upon approval of the permit or contract, the authorized recycling agent shall
provide recyclable materials collection services to all single family residences as
defined herein within ninety (90) days of the effective date of said permit or contract.
The authorized recycling agent shall provide recyclable materials collection services
to all large family residences, commercial premises and institutional entities as defined
herein within one hundred and twenty (120) days of the effective date of said permit
or contract.
1.1.2 Separation of Recyclables and Placement for Removal
Each owner, occupant, tenant or lessee of a residential, commercial or
institutional entity shall prepare and separate those recyclable materials that the City
has contracted for pickup by the authorized recycling agent from all other garbage and
refuse as required by the collection contract, and thereafter have the recyclable
materials commingled within a pre -approved recycling container as required by this
chapter, or source separated into a designated collection bin as required by this
chapter, for collection by the authorized recycling agent.
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1.1.3 Private Disposal of Recyclable Materials
Nothing contained in this chapter shall preclude any person, business or other
entity from properly disposing of recyclable materials segregated from all other
garbage or refuse without utilizing the City's authorized recycling agent, provided that
the recyclable materials are disposed of by such persons individually or by his or her
employee or employees to a certified recycling centers created pursuant to Division
12.1 of the California Public Resources Code and/or pick-up, dropped off, or otherwise
donated to any charitable entity as defined under this chapter.
1.1.4 Eligible Materials
Materials to be collected shall include, but are not limited to the following:
corrugated containers, mixed paper, newsprint, plastic ICA Redemption and other
plastics), glass (CA Redemption and other glass), aluminum, and bi-metal cans.
1.1.5 Provisions Declared Minimum Standards
Notwithstanding any other provision or standard adopted by the Council, the
provisions of this chapter shall be the minimum requirements for the protection of the
public health, safety, convenience and general welfate.
The authorized recycling agent established under this chapter shall provide
recyclable materials collection services to all persons, residences, businesses and
institutions within the City pursuant to the standard regulations for the methods of
collection of recyclable materials, types of materials collected, frequency of pickup,
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and civil and/or criminal remedies available for enforcing this chapter as set forth by
the City Council
1.2.1 Authorized Recycling Agent --Insurance Required
The authorized recycling agent shall obtain and keep in force during the term
of the contract, public liability and bodily injury insurance in amounts determined by
the City Council, and workers' compensation insurance covering all employees of the
agent. Copies of such policies, or certificates evidencing such policies, shall be filled
with the City Clerk prior to the commencement of activities authorized by the
contract. The City and its officers, elected officials, employees, and agents shall be
named as additional insured on all such policies. All such policies shall contain at a
minimum a provision requiring a thirty -day notice to be given to the City prior to
cancellation, modification or reduction of limits. The amounts of public liability
insurance for bodily injury and property damage shall be subject to review and
adjustment by the Council.
1.2.2 Authorized Recycling Agent --Rights Under Contract
An award of such a contract shall confer upon the entity to whom the contract
is awarded the exclusive right, during the term of the contract, to collect, transport,
and sell all recyclable materials collected within the City, or portion thereof, as
provided herein, and all provisions of this chapter applicable to the authorized
recycling agent shall constitute and be part of any contract awarded hereunder.
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1.2.3 Authorized Recycling Agent --Charges for Service
A. A charge for the collection of recyclable materials shall be imposed on
the owner or occupant of each residential unit or commercial premises to which such
service is made available. The amount of such charges shall be fixed and changed
from time to time and shall be collected at such time and in such manner as
prescribed by resolution of the City Council. The charge so fixed shall be a civil debt
due and owing to the City or authorized recycling agent from the owner or occupant
or the residential unit or commercial premises to which the collection service is made
available.
B. All revisions in charges levied must be submitted to the City Council for
review and action and must be approved by resolution of the City Council following
a public hearing upon at least ten days' written notice to the authorized recycling
agent.
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1.3.1 Single Family Collection Generally
The City's single family recycling program is designed to cover all residential
units defined in this chapter. Pick up of recyclable materials shall be provided on the.
same day as regular refuse collection by providing each residential unit, that has
signed up for recycling services, a minimum of one recycling bin suitable for the
commingled collection of eligible materials as defined in this chapter.
1.3.2 Collection Days and Time
Collection from all.single family residences and small complex residences of four
(4) units or less shall be made on a regular schedule on the same day of the week and
as usual refuse collection. All collections from residential areas and areas immediately
adjacent to residential areas shall be made between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00
p.m. unless the City Manager authorizes a temporary extension of hours. Receptacles
containing commingled recyclable materials for residential units shall be placed at the
curb for collection on the day established by the City for the collection of such
materials; but shall not be placed at curbside earlier than 12 hours prior to the date
and time for scheduled collection, nor left remaining at curbside longer than 12 hours
following the date and time for scheduled collection.
1.3.3 Eligible Residences
The single family program will serve all single family residences and small
complex residences of four (4) units or less located on public streets and private roads
that have signed up for recycling services. Residences located in an inaccessible area
or on a private drive will be eligible for service at the discretion of the authorized
recycling agent.
1.3.4 Collection Containers: Provided and Replaced
A. Pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Resolution the authorized
recycling agent, prior to providing collection services, shall provide to each single
family residential unit a single City approved recycling container with a minimum
storage capacity of 18 gallons and is suitable to store commingled recyclable materials
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for curbside pickup. Each container shall be clearly identified with the authorized
recycling agent company name or logo and the universal recycling logo. Container
delivery shall be coordinated with delivery of promotional information describe in
Section 1.8.0 and shall be completed within seven (7) days from its commencement.
After the initial delivery cycle, containers and promotional information shall be
delivered to new residential accounts with fourteen (14) days of the account's
effective start date.
B. The authorized recycling agent, without expense to the City or the
resident, and within seventy-two (72) hours after notice, shall replace lost or stolen
containers and those which have be taken or damaged by the authorized recycling
agent during collection. The authorized recycling agent shall maintain record of lost,
stolen, and damaged containers by specific address and shall provide these records
upon request of the City. When a repetitive pattern of loss or damage exists, then the
authorized recycling agent shall investigate to remedy the situation. If the situation
dictates, and with the approval of the City Manager, the authorized recycling agent
may charge for replacement containers based upon the actual cost of the container.
Containers damaged due to normal wear and tear shall be replaced within the time
frame of one collection cycle.
C. It is the duty of every person participating in the City's residential
recycling program to maintain recycling containers in a reasonably safe and secure
manner; and all such containers shall be so placed and kept at the designated
collection location so as to be readily accessible for the removal and collection there
from and placed that they will not be a public nuisance or in any degree offensive.
1.4.0 MULTI -FAMILY ON-SITE COLLECTION
1.4.1 Multi -Family Collection Generally
The City's multi -family program is designed to cover all residential units not
included in the single family program. This includes complexes that contain five (5)
or more units. Collection shall be located on-site by providing one or more convenient
to use recycling bins, usually near an existing refuse enclosure. In addition, the
authorized recycling agent may use pre -approved individual collection containers to
collect commingled materials. Collections from all multi -family units shall be made on
an a regular basis.
1.4.2 Collection Days and Times
Collection from participating large complex residences consisting of five (5) or
more units shall be made on a regular schedule. The authorized recycling agent shall
show, on a map furnished by the City Manager or his designee, the day of the week
recyclables shall be collected from each participating complex. All collections from
residential areas and areas immediately adjacent to residential areas shall be made
between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., unless the City Manager authorizes
a temporary extension of hours. Receptacles containing source separated recyclable
materials for large complex residences shall be of a size and serviceability consistent
B. The authorized recycling agent, without expense to the City, resident, or
multi -family complex, within seventy-two (72) hours after notice, shall replace lost or
stolen bins and bins which have be taken or damaged by the authorized recycling
agent during collection. The authorized recycling agent shall maintain record of lost,
stolen, and damaged bins by specific address and shall provide these records upon
request of the City. When a repetitive pattern of loss or damage exists, then the
authorized recycling agent shall investigate to remedy the situation. If the situation
dictates, and with the approval of the City Manager, the authorized recycling agent
may charge for replacement bins based upon the actual cost of the bins. Bins
damaged due to normal wear and tear shall be replaced within the time frame of one
collection cycle.
1.5.0 COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL ON-SITE COLLECTION
1.5.1 Commercial and Institutional Recycling Generally
The City's commercial and institutional recycling program is designed to offer
different types of recycling services to businesses and institutional entities depending
upon the types of materials generated. In addition, the City shall require the
authorized recycling agent to develop educational programs to assist individual
businesses and institutions in identifying the types of waste categories that can be
reduced or recycled at a specific site.
with the provisions of this Resolution and thereafter placed at a designated collection
location.
1.4.3 Eligible Complexes
The multi -family collection program shall serve all large complex residences in
multi -family complexes that are willing to participate. Complex owners, managers or
homeowner associations shall sign-up for the program through the authorized
recycling agent.
1.4.4 Collection Bins: Provided and Replaced
A. Pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Resolution the authorized
recycling agent, prior to providing collection services, shall provide to each large
complex residence a City approved recycling bin which shall be a minimum of three
(3) cubic yards suitable to store source separated recyclable materials to be made
available for pickup at a designated collection location. If individual collection bins are
provided they shall not exceed 95 gallons and shall be equipped with a wheel base for
convenient use. Each bin shall be clearly identified' with the authorized recycling
agent's company name or logo, the universal recycling logo and the types of
recyclable materials accepted per container. Bin delivery shall be coordinated with
delivery of promotional information describe in Section 1.8.0 and shall be completed
within ten (10) days from the account's effective start date. After the initial delivery
cycle, bins and promotional information shall be delivered to new accounts with
fifteen (15) days of the account's effective start date.
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1.5.2 Collection Days and Times
A. Collection from participating businesses and institutions shall be made
on an as needed basis or as conditions warrant. The authorized recycling agent shall
show, on a map furnished by the City Manager or his designee, the day of the week
recyclables shall be collected from each participating business or institution. All
collections from residential areas and areas immediately adjacent to residential areas
shall be made between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., unless the City
Manager authorizes a temporary extension of hours. Collection shall occur on
weekdays only, however, Saturdays may be utilized for commercial and institutional
accounts if permitted by the City Manager and for "make-up" work due to holidays.
B. Receptacles containing source separated recyclable materials for
commercial and/or institutional locations shall be of a size and serviceability consistent
with the provisions of this Resolution and thereafter placed at a designated collection
location.
1.5.3 Eligible Businesses and Institutions
This program shall serve any business or institutional I entity that is willing to
participate. Business owners, managers, property owners, and designated
institutional representatives shall sign-up for the program through the authorized
recycling agent. Businesses or institutions can become ineligible as a result of high
levels of contaminated materials. In this case, the authorized recycling agent shall
notify the business owner, manager, property owners or designated institutional
representatives of the contamination problem and how it can be mitigated. If the
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contamination persists, the authorized recycling agent shall notify the business or
institution that recycling services will be suspended until further notice or until the
contamination has been rectified.
1.5.4 Collection Bins: Provided and Replaced
A. Pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Resolution the authorized
recycling agent, prior to providing collection services, shall provide to each business
and/or institution a City approved recycling bin which shall be a minimum of three (3)
cubic yards suitable to store source separated recyclable materials to be made
available for pickup at a designated collection location. Each bin shall be clearly
identified with the authorized recycling agent's company name or logo, the universal
recycling logo and the types of recyclable materials accepted per container. If
individual collection containers are provided, they shall not exceed 95 gallons and shall
be equipped with a wheel base for convenient use. Bin delivery shall be coordinated
with delivery of promotional information describe in Section 1.8.0 and shall be
completed within ten (10) days from the account's effective start date. After the
initial delivery cycle, bins and promotional information shall be delivered to new
accounts with fifteen (15) days of the account's effective start date.
B. The authorized recycling agent, without expense to the City, business
and/or institution, within seventy-two (72) hours after notice, shall replace lost or
stolen bins and bins which have be taken or damaged by the authorized recycling
agent during collection. The authorized recycling agent shall maintain record of lost,
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stolen, and damaged bins by specific address and shall provide these records upon
request of the City. When a repetitive pattern of loss or damage exists, then the
authorized recycling agent shall investigate to remedy the situation. If the situation
dictates, and with the approval of the City Manager, the authorized recycling agent
may charge for replacement bins based upon the actual cost of the bins. Bins
damaged due to normal wear and tear shall be replaced within the time frame of one
collection cycle.
1.5.5 Waste Evaluations
The authorized recycling agent shall provide technical assistance, information
and educational materials to participating businesses or institutions at no charge to
either the City or participating business and/or institution. Such assistance,
information and educational materials shall be designed to assist individual businesses
and institutional entities in identifying the types of waste categories that can be
reduced or recycled at a specific site.
1.5.6 Office Paper Recycling
An office paper recycling program shall be provided to businesses or institutions
that meet certain generation criteria. The objective of this program is to provide on-
site recycling services to businesses and institutions which produce large volumes of
waste paper. Materials collected shall include: computer printouts, newsprint,
magazines, rejected mail, phone books, bond or ledger grade paper, cardboard and
paper board packaging, and any other mixed paper. Individual bins not exceeding 95
gallons and small bins which shall be a minimum of three (3) cubic yards may be used
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for collection. In addition, the authorized recycling agent shall provide suitable
individual collection receptacles for use in an office environment at no additional cost.
Business owners or managers, business park owners or managers, and designated
institutional representatives shall sign-up for the program with the authorized recycling
agent. Collection shall be made on an as needed basis.
1.5.7 Restaurant and Bar Program
Restaurants and bars shall receive collection of source separated PET plastic
bottles, container glass, aluminum and tin cans. Business owners or managers will
be responsible for the education of their employees and the provision of proper
screening of recyclable materials in order to avoid contamination. Collections shall be
made on an as needed basis.
1.6.0 QUARTERLY CLEAN UP EVENTS
The City shall implement four clean-up days held quarterly beginning in 1992.
These events are designed to encourage individuals and businesses to spruce up their
garages and offices. The authorized recycling agent shall provide collection services,
at no additional expense, at a centralized location for those materials that are difficult
to dispose of such as: scrap metal and appliances, usable household goods, plastics,
tires, and other recyclables. Household hazardous wastes and other non -recyclable
materials will not be collected and will be referred to appropriate County and private
programs.
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1.7.0 WA TE MOTOR OIL PICKUP_
The authorized recycling agent shall provide for the collection and disposal of
limited quantities of waste motor oil to qualified residential units. Waste motor oil
shall be placed in a resealable plastic container, be clearly identified as used and/or
waste motor oil and placed at the curb on the same day of the week as usual refuse
collection. Each residential unit is eligible to dispose of a maximum of four (4) quarts
per month. The authorized recycling agent retains the right to refuse collection if it
exceeds the maximum allowable under this chapter, is leaking or otherwise in an
unacceptable condition, or has been visibly contaminated within another substance.
1.8.0 pua lc E^uc nON AND INFORMATION
1.8-11 Public Education and Information Generally
The mission of the public education and information program shall be to create
widespread awareness of diversion activities taking place in the community, as well
as motivate participation in all of the City's recycling programs.
1.8.2 Public Education and Information Program
A. The authorized recycling agent shall prepare and implement a public
education and information program. The program shall be prepared in coordination
with the City and well in advance of the introduction of City sanctioned recycling
services. This program shall, at a minimum: familiarize residents, property managers,
business owners/managers, and designated institutional representatives with essential
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waste reduction and recycling concepts; explain the benefits of recycling; explain the
purpose and the manner of the City sanctioned recycling program; emphasize the
materials to be collected; show the convenience of the whole range of recycling
activities in the City (both existing and proposed); and how to obtain further
information. The City may supplement the program with newsletters and other means
of communicating with the public. The content of all written materials is subject to
the review and approval of the City Manager.
B. The public education and information program shall be consistently
presented throughout the service area and shall be at the cost of the authorized
recycling agent. In addition, the authorized recycling agent shall provide assistance
to the City Manager or a designee in City wide publicity; attending interviews
scheduled with the media and attending meetings with representatives of the solid
waste and secondary materials management industries, in order to explain the
program.
1,8.3 Technical Information Sheet
The authorized recycling agent shall prepare a technical information sheet which
explains the operation of the recycling program, the delivery schedule for recycling
bins and containers (where necessary), material preparation, the garbage/recycling rate
structure (if applicable), and the anticipated affect that recycling will have on the
waste generation habits and waste stream volumes of the City. This sheet, along
with an official City of Diamond Bar letter, shall be mailed four (4) weeks prior to the
start of collection.
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1.8.4 City Letter
The City Manager shall prepare an official City letter which will briefly explain
the program background, the program implementation schedule; and the responsibility
of the participants. This letter should be distributed, at no expense to the City, by the
authorized recycling agent in conjunction with the technical information sheet
discussed in Section 1.8.3.
1.9.0 REPORTING
1.9.1 Reporting Generally
A. The authorized recycling agent shall be required to keep records and
submit reports to comply with the City's reporting requirements. These reports will
serve as a means to appraise City staff of the status of recycling activities and
expenditures. The tabular, statistical records shall be kept in either ASCII or other
commonly used data interchangeable formats. The data, at the most detailed level,
shall be preserved for historical trend analysis.
B. The authorized recycling agent shall provide certified weight receipts for
all materials collected each week. Weights shall be obtained from a certified scale
approved by the Director of Public Works or his designee. Estimated material weight
shall be calculated according to the standards set forth by the California Integrated
Waste Management Act of 1989 (AB 939) or in a manner prescribed by the City.
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1.9.2 Quarterly Program Reports
The authorized recycling agent shall provide quarterly program status reports.
These reports will be due within fifteen (15) working days of the close of the quarter
being reported. At a minimum the reports shall include:
i) Summaries of total number of accounts by category served by regular
recycling collection;
Summaries of tonnages of each material sold or otherwise exchanged for
processing, by material;
Summaries of tonnages of non-recyclables and contaminants disposed;
iv) Summaries of program costs and revenues;
V) A discussion of the program's highlights, types of problems and the
measures taken to resolve the problems and increase efficiency and participation
rates;
vi) A discussion of any public education and information activities and their
impact on participation and waste stream volumes.
1.9.3 Ad Hoc Reports
The authorized recycling agent shall provide up to six (6) reports of varying
detail and format, as specifically requested by the City Manager or his designee, to
meet unforeseeable informational queries.
1.9.4 Meetings
The authorized recycling agent shall be required to attend at a minimum four
(4) meeting per calendar year with the City Council, City Manager or designated
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representatives and/or agents of the City to discuss various aspects of their recycling
program and other issues relevant to the City's comprehensive recycling program.
• I 1•:N41 MUNI;
A. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 12 (c) of Ordinance 2-90, it
shall be a violation of this Resolution for any person unauthorized by the City to
collect or pick up or cause to be collected or picked up any such items during the
twenty-four hour period commencing at sunset on any day preceding a day designated
for collection. Any and each collection in violation hereof from one or more
residences or commercial premises during said twenty-four hour period shall constitute
a separate and distinct offense punishable as hereafter provided.
B. Any person engaged in the unauthorized collection of recyclable materials
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be
punished by a fine as set forth in Section 1.12.0. Any such unauthorized collections
from one or more locations within the City shall constitute a separate and distinct
offense.
1.11.1 Authorized Recycling Agent to Make Arrangements
The authorized recycling agent is responsible for establishing marketing and
transportation arrangements for the materials collected in each program. Equipment
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used for storage and transport of materials may be owned or leased by the authorized
recycling agent or the market providing that the specifications and restrictions on
collection trucks pursuant to Section 21 of Ordinance 2-90 is maintained.
1.11.2 Spillage
The authorized recycling agent shall not spill or drop collected materials on City,
County, or State roads during collection transport or transport to market. If a spill
occurs, the authorized recycling agent shall clean up the debris within three (3)
business hours unless the spill poses a hazard to the public as determined by the City
Manager, in which case immediate clean-up is required.
1.11.3 Landfill Regulated
The authorized recycling agent shall be prohibited from landfill disposal of
collected recyclable materials or from marketing materials that will be landfilled.
Landfill of non -recyclable materials or materials that have been contaminated in the
collection process is allowable.
1.12.0 VIOLATION AND PENALTY
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 Resolution.
Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation violating any provision of this Resolution
or failing to comply with any of its 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.), or by imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months.
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Each such person, firm, partnership, or corporation shall be deemed guilty of a
separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation
of any of the provisions of this Resolution is committed, continued or permitted by
such person, firm, partnership or corporation, and shall be deemed punishable thereof
as provided by this Resolution.
1.12.1 Revocation of Permit
A. The City Council may revoke a permit issued pursuant to the provisions
of this Resolution if it has been determined that the authorized recycling agent has not
complied with the provisions of this Resolution and all other applicable statutes,
ordinances, rules and regulations governing the collection and disposal of solid
wastes. The City Manager shall serve the authorized recycling agent with a Notice
of Noncompliance to revoke the permit if noncompliance is not corrected within thirty
(30) days.
B. If noncompliance is not corrected within the above -prescribed thirty -day
(30) period, the City Council, following a public hearing upon at least ten (10) days'
written notice to the authorized recycling agent, may terminate the permit.
1.12.2 Civil Remedies Available
The violation of any of the provisions of this Resolution 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 nuisances.
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1 13.0 SEVERABILITY
The City Council declares that, shall any provision, section, paragraph,
sentence, or word of this Resolution be rendered or declarsd invalid by any final court
action in a court of competent jurisdiction, or by any preemptive legislation, the
remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences and words of this Resolution
shall remain in full force and effect.
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September 27, 1994 Page 3 Planning Commission
complete the Land Use Element, have staff complete the
changes, and return the document to the Planning Commission
and open the matter to public hearing for input and direction.
At the conclusion of the hearing, the Planning Commission will
adopt recommendations and documents and pass the Draft General
Plan on to the City Council on or about October 12, 1994.
Referring to comment made regarding denying the public input,
Chair/Meyer stated that, as a procedural matter early in the
process, the Planning Commission established guidelines to
open public hearing portions to each element and collect
input. The public hearing portion would then be closed and
the debate of the Planning Commission would then proceed for
modifications on those elements. At each subsequent meeting
of the Planning Commission, during "Matters from the
Audience/Public Comments" members of the public would be
encouraged to comment on items in the General Plan and actions
of the Planning Commission. In is his opinion, the general
public has had, on numerous occasions, opportunity to provide
their input and to lobby for movement from the Planning
Commission. The Planning Commission is making recommendations
on the Draft Plan. The real test for lobbying for any
position would be before the City Council in terms of their
adoption procedure.
Regarding the Land Use Map, Chair/Meyer indicated that there
have been several requests from landowners for various
designations on their respective properties, as well as a Land
Use Map with recommendations from the GPAC. One of the most
sensitive areas seems to be the designation of the open space
and what the Open Space designation will permit in terms of
zoning and use.
It is the consensus of the Planning Commission that the Land
Use Map generally fits the limited growth attitude of the GPAC
and citizenry.
VC/Plunk pointed out that 1.7 acres of Water District property
in the SEA does not appear on the map and asked staff to
research the matter.
C/Fong indicated that it would be helpful to have the outline
of the Boy Scout Reservation shown on the Land Use Map.
VC/Plunk cited the Little League, the YMCA, the private
recreational park in The Country as being private recreational
and therefore, wouldn't the General Plan also show the Boy
Scout property as a Private Recreational designation? The
Planning Commission concurs.
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OAGENDA
Diamond Bar, California
Mayor I Gary H. Werner
Monday, December 19, 1994
Special Meeting
South Coast Air Quality
Management District Board Hearing
21865 East Copley Drive
City Manager Terrence L. Belanger
Interim City Attorney Michael Montgomery
Council Member
Copies of staff reports,
or other written docu
are on file in the Cffice
of the City Clerk and
In an effort to c
mply with the requirem
with Disabilities
ct of 1990, the City of
person in need of
any type of special equip
Clair W. Harmon
Council Member
Eileen R. Ansari
Council Member
Phyllis E. Pa en
Council Member
Gary G. Miller
mentation relating to agenda items,
are available for public inspection.
nts of Title H of the Americans
Diamond Bar requires that any
nent, assistance or
City Manager Terrence L. Belanger
Interim City Attorney Michael Montgomery
Copies of staff reports, or other written documentation relating to agenda items,
are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for public inspection.
In an effort to comply with the requirements of Title H of the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Diamond Bar requires that any
person in need of any type of special equipment, assistance or
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MISSION STATEMENT
The City Council meeting is the forum established to conduct the business of the City of
Diamond Bar, its citizens, property owners, and businesses. The City Council has
chosen to conduct its business meetings in a
televised, open forum. This has been done to assure that all community members are
kept informed as to the status of City business. It is the Council's objective to conclude
the business stated on the evening's agenda by a reasonable hour, which is 11:00 p.m.
To accomplish tonight's objectives, the City Council requests that:
1. Public comments may be directed to Consent Calendar items or matters
of interest to the public, which are not on this evening's agenda.
2. Public comments on scheduled matters will be heard in conjunction
with the respective agendized subject.
3. There are to be no personal attacks toward
individual members of the City Council. Such comments are viewed
as personal attacks against the entire City Council and will not be
tolerated.
4. There are to be no personal attacks from an
individual Council member. Such are viewed as personal attacks from
the entire City Council, which are not conducive to a positive business
meeting environment; and, will not be tolerated.
The Diamond Bar City Council a7 1s your cooperation. pp
Gar Werner, Mayor Wei Clair W. Harmony Phyllis E. Papen
Mayor Pro Tem council o Ir Z
Eileen R. Ansari G. Mill Councilwoman Councilman
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Next Resolution No. 94-59 Next Ordinance
No. 04(1994)
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Interim Mayor Werner
ROLL CALL: Council Members Ansari, Papen, Miller, Harmony and Interim Mayor Werner
2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, CERTIFICATES: None
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: "Public Comments" is the time reserved on each regular meeting agenda to
provide an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Council on Consent
Calendar items or matters of interest to the public that are not already scheduled for consideration
on this agenda. Please complete a Speaker's Card and give it to the City Clerk (completion of this
form is voluntary). There is a five minute maximum time limit when addressing the City Council.
4. COUNCIL COMMENTS: Items raised by individual Councilmembers are for Council discussion.
Direction may be given at this meeting or the item may be scheduled f or action at a future
meeting.
5. REORGANIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL:
5.1 SELECTION OF MAYOR
5.2 SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
5.3 PRESENTATION TO MAYOR GARY H. WERNER
5.4 APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES AND/OR ALTERNATES TO
COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES AND OTHER AGENCY BOARDS - It is customary at the
time of the City Council's reorganization that the designation of delegates and alternates
to a variety of commissions/ committees and other agencies of consideration for change.
RECESS:
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Requested by: Community Development Director
7.3 VOUCHER REGISTER: Approve Voucher Register dated December 19, 1994 in the
amount of $582,481.79.
Requested by: City Manager
DECEMBER 19, 1994 PAGE 3
7.4 TREASURERIIS REPORT - Receive & File Treasurer"s Report for the month of October,
1994.
Requested by: City Manager
7.5 REJECTION OF CLAIM - Filed by Linda A. Keys on December 5, 1994.
Recommended Action: Reject request and refer matter for further action to Carl Warren &
Co., the Cityfs Risk Manager.
Requested by: City Clerk
7.6 RELEASE OF CASH BOND POSTED FOR 24085 FALCONS VIEW DRIVE IN THE
"COUNTRY" - The Principals desire release of Cash Bond No. 038 478230 So posted for
grading in the amount of $3,870.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council declare the obligations
under this bond null and void and release the cash bond posted.
Requested by: Interim City Engineer
7.7 LIBRARY SERVICE ALTERNATIVES STUDY - The Cities of Claremont, LaVerne, San Dimas
and Diamond Bar has solicited proposals from the Arroyo Group, in the amount of
$20,000 to evaluate a variety of alternative methods for providing library services. The
City's share is $4,000. The cities of West Covina and Pomona have agreed to technical
resources for the study. It is important that the City explore a variety of library service
alternatives before the end of FY 1994-95. Continued from December 6, 1994.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council allocate $4,000 as the
City's share of a study to evaluate the feasibility of alternative methods for providing
alternative library services.
Requested by: City Manager
7.8 NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR 1994-95 SLURRY SEAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT AREA 5 - The City Council awarded a on August 16, 1994, California
slurry seal contract to Maintenance Company, Inc. for Pavement a total amount of the
$156,933.68. The work, including work, has been necessary repair
determined to be in plans and specifications approved accordance with the by the City.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council accept the work
performed by California Pavement Maintenance Corp., Inc. and authorize the City Clerk to
file the Notice of Completion.
DECEMBER 19, 1994 PAGE 4
Requested by: Interim City Engineer
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
9. OLD BUSINESS:
9.1 MEMBERSHIP IN THE WILDLIFE CORRIDOR CONSERVATION AUTHORITY - Shall the
City enter into the Joint Powers Agreement to become a member of the Wildlife corridor
Conservation Authority. Continued from December 6, 1994.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council become a member of the
Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority; and direct the Mayor to sign the Wildlife Corridor
Conservation Authority Joint Powers Agreement.
Requested by: Interim Mayor Werner
10. NEW BUSINESS:
10.1 TRANSIT OPPORTUNITIES - What are the eligible, conditionally eligible and ineligible uses
of Prop. A and Prop. C Local Return Funds? What projects are currently being funded by
Prop. A and C funds? What are the
available transportation opportunities that the City could consider?
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council consider the following:
Develop a RFP for a Dial -A -Cab service for Seniors and Disabled residents, and when in
place, discontinue the current Dial -A -Ride service; continue the Transit Subsidy program;
continue to contract for Special Events transportation needs (i.e., Holiday Shuttle,
Concerts in the Park, Excursions), without purchase of buses by the City; and Work with
the SCAQMD and Gateway Transportation Management Association to develop a
Commuter Shuttle Service.
Requested by: City Manager
10.2 REQUEST TO PROVIDE RECYCLING SERVICE - DALTON ENTERPRISES, INC. - Should
the City Council grant a special permit to Dalton Enterprises, Incorp. for the sole purpose
of providing recycling services? Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City
Council, pursuant to Section 5(e) of Ordinance No. 02A(1990), grant a special permit, with
certain conditions as set forth by the City, to Dalton Enterprises, Incorp. for the sole
purpose of
operating a recycling service.
Requested by: City Manager
DECEMBER 19, 1994 PAGE 5
11. ANNOUNCEKENTS:
12. CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Subdivision (a) of
David L. Eskridge, et al., v. City of Diamond Bar, et al Case No. CV -94-6822 HLHQRx)
13. ADJOURMUM: