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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/03/1995cit'19 04 Co 1AY1 Cl AGENDA Tuesday, January 3, 1995 6:30 P.M. Regular Meeting South Coast Air Quality Management District Auditorium 21865 East Copley Drive Diamond Bar, California Interim Mayor Eileen R. Ansari Council Member Clair W. Harmony Council Member Gary H. Werner 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. Please refrain from smoking, eating or drinking in the Council Chambers. The City of Diamond Bar uses tgQtcled 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 Counrn:il appr iatis your cooperation. Ga i'. Werner, Mayor Clair W. Harmony - Phyllis E. Papen Mayor Pro Tom Council o Eileen R. Ansari G. Kill Councilwoman Councilman 1. OA CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: Werner and Interim Mayor Ansari. Next Resolution No. Next Ordinance No. 6:30 P.M. Interim Mayor Ansari Council Members Papen, Miller, Harmony, 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. Plmce complete a Speaker's Card and give it to the City Clerk (completion of this form is voluntaty). There is a five minute maximum time limit when addreming 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 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 reorganization that the designation of delegates and alternates to a variety of commissions/committees and other agencies be considered for change. RECESS: RECONVENE: JANUARY 3, 1995 PAGE 2 6. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 6.1 CITY COUNCIL GENERAL PLAN PUBLIC HEARING - January 9, 1994 - 6:00 p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 6.2 PLANNING COMNIISSION - January 9, 1994 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD Board Hearing Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 6.3 COL TECHNICAL COMMITTEE - January 11, 1994 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD, Room 3-5, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 6.4 TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - January 12, 1994 - 6:30 p.m., AQMD Board Hearing Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 6.5 CITY COUNCIL GENERAL PLAN PUBLIC HEARING - January 16, 1995 - 6:00 p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 6.6 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - January 17, 1994 - 6:30 p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR: 7.1 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES - regular meeting of November 17, 1994 - Receive & file. Requested by: Community Services Director 7.2 VOUCHER REGISTER - Approve Voucher Register dated January 3, 1995 in the amount of $539,702.50. Requested by: City Manager 7.3 TREASURER'S REPORT - Month of November, 1994 - Receive and file. Requested by: City Manager. 7.4 REJECTION OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - Filed by Scott Andrew Armstrong on December 12, 1994. Recommended Action: Reject request and refer matter for further action to Carl Warren & Co., the City's Risk Manager. Requested by: City Clerk 7.5 RESOLUTION NO. 95 -XX: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A PICNIC SHELTER AT PETERSON PARK IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR - The installation of an additional picnic shelter at Peterson Park is an approved Capital Improvement Project JANUARY 3, 1995 PAGE 3 in the 1994/95 Fiscal Year Budget. Specifications call for a 10' hexagon structure with a tile roof and will match exactly the existing shelter. $13,900 in Quimby Funds have been allocated for this project. wo donations have also been received from the community -41,500 from the D.B. Chamber of Commerce and $600 from F.C. Intl Soccer Club which brings the total amount available to $16,000. Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 95 -XX approving plans and specifications for purchase and installation of a picnic shelter at Peterson Park and direct the City Clerk to advertise for and receive bids. Requested by: Community Services Director 7.6 TRANSMITTAL OF FINAL AUDIT REPORTS FOR YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1994 - The accounting firm of Thomas, Bigbie & Smith was retained as auditors for the City. In conjunction with this service, final audit reports for FY 93-94 have been prepared. During FY 93-94, the City received funds from the Federal Government via the Community Development Commission (Community Development Block Grant). As a result, additional reports were prepared and are being transmitted as required by the Single Audit Act. As indicated in the financial reports, the City finished the Fiscal Year in a positive financial position. It should be noted that, contrary to what has been reported, the City is not now, nor has it ever been, invested with the County of Orange Investment Fund. The City's investments are held in the Local Agency Investment Fund which is administered by the State Treasurer's Office. This is a well-managed, conservative investment fund which does not allow investments in the type of securities which caused the collapse of the Orange County Fund. For additional assurances, also transmitted is a memorandum received from State Treasurer, Kathleen Brown, which addresses the issue. Recommended Action: Receive and file the Final Audit Reports for FY93-94 as prepared by Thomas, Bigbie and Smith. Requested by: City Manager 8. PUBLIC BEARING: 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 19. 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. JANUARY 3, 1995 PAGE 4 Requested by: C/Werner 9.2 ORDINANCE NO. XX (1995): AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF HE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING STANDARDS REGULATING THE EXERCISE OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LAND, WITHIN THE INCORPORATED BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY, BY THE WILDLIFE CORRIDOR CONSERVATION AUTHORITY - The City Council, in order to protect the public interest, would be adopting a policy specifically related to the utilization of eminent domain by the Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority to acquire land whereby any condemnation proceedings within the City would be nullified unless the Council, after a Public Hearing, decided to rescind the nullification. Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed Urgency Ordinance No. XX(1995). Requested by: C/Werner 9.3 VERBAL REPORT ON AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH DAVID L. ESKRIDGE BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council enter into a settlement agreement with David L. Eskridge in an amount not to exceed $6,000. Requested by: City Attorney 9.4 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL - MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF ENGINEERING/ PUBLIC WORKS - With the adoption of the Fiscal Year 1994-95 Municipal Budget, the Council approved a management audit of the Engineering/Public Works Department. The proposed Request for Proposal for managing audit services is the initial step in following through with the FY 94-95 budget recommendation and approval. The purpose of the management audit is to compare and contract the relative efficiencies, economies and effectiveness of 1) a full-time employee staff department; 2) a private -sector engineering firm department; and 3) an integrated private -sector and full-time employee staffed department. Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the dissemination of Requests for Proposals related to the management audit of the Engineering/Public Works Department. Requested by: City Manager 9.5 NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC STUDY FOR THE PATHFINDER RD.BREA CANYON RD./DIAMOND BAR BLVD. TRIANGLE AREA - Pursuant to the Traffic & Transportation Commission's recommendation of November 10, 1994, staff JANUARY 3, 1995 PAGE 5 solicited proposals for a comprehensive neighborhood traffic study of the area bounded by Pathfinder Rd., Brea Canyon Rd., and Diamond Bar Blvd. from qualified on-call engineering firms. Three proposals were received. Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council award a contract to DKS Associates in an amount not -to -exceed $9,890 plus a contingency of $1,500, for a total of $11,390. Requested by: Interim City Engineer 9.6 DISCUSSION RE: CONDUCT IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Requested by: Interim Mayor Ansari 10. NEW BUSINESS: 10.1 CITY ON LINE CODE OF CONDUCT - It is important for the City to minimize its risks. The City Online Code of Conduct will help reduce the City's liability by setting forth clear and reasonable ground rules for using City Online. Users that conform to these rules will be treated with respect and will be allowed to enjoy the system. If, on the other hand, a user violates the City's standards of operation by engaging in unacceptable behavior, then the City has established a procedure for controlling its legal risks by suspending and/or removing the user from the system to avoid additional problems. Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council review and approve the City Online Code of Conduct. Requested by: City Manager 10.2 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH CHARLES ABBOTT & ASSOCIATES - At the time of adoption of the FY 94-95 Municipal Budget, the Council approved continuation of the contract for City Engineering services. As the Council is aware, Charles Abbott & Associates has provided City Engineering services since June, 1992. In order to effect Council approval, a Professional Services Agreement was prepared effective July 1, 1994 until terminated. The contract amount of $150,000 reflects the amount budgeted for these services in the FY 1994-95 fiscal budget. Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council approve the contract for Interim City Engineering services with Charles Abbott & Associates is an amount not to exceed $150,000. Requested by: City Manager JANUARY 3, 1995 PAGE 6 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 12. CLOSED SESSION: May convene to consider: matters of pending litigation (G.C. 54956.9), personnel items (G.C. 54957.6), or purchase/sale of real property (G.C. 54956.8). Records not available for public inspections. Personnel Session re: Consideration of appointment of City Attorney. 13. ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF DIAMOND BAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ) The Diamond Bar City Council will hold a Regular Meeting at the South Coast Air Quality Management District Auditorium, located at 21865 E. Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, California at 6:30 p.m., on Tuesday, January 3, 1995. Items for consideration are listed on the attached agenda. I, LYNDA BURGESS, declare as follows: I am the City Clerk in the City of Diamond Bar; that a copy of the Notice for the Regular Meeting of the Diamond Bar City Council, to be held on January 3, 1995 was posted at their proper locations. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct and that this Notice and Affidavit was executed this 30th day of December, 1994, at Diamond Bar, California. /s/ Lynda Burgess Lynda Burgess, City Clerk City of Diamond Bar VOLUNTARY REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL TO: FROM: ADDRESS: ORGANIZATION: AGENDA #/SUBJECT: CITY CLERK —T� o DATE: J S— 5;� PHONE: I expect to address the Council on the ject agenda item. Please have the Council Minutes reflect mi name and address as written above. S�gnature /* VOLUNTARY REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL r� TO: CITY CLERK FROM: i.-. a `j v4 w ADDRESS: D V L o `' r ORGANIZATION: AGENDA #/SUBJECT: ' h LDATE: 3 PHONE: I expect to address the Council on the subject age a item. Please have the Council Minutes reflect r name and address as written above. — Gipn 'ire TO: FROM: ADDRESS: ORGANIZATION: VOLUNTARY REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA #/SUBJECT: CITY CLERK 2-q � -OF-C -TA TOP - DATE: PHONE: I - �S' I expect to address the Council on the subject agenda item. Please have the Council Minutes reflect m name and address as written above. Signature _ _ . - _ ., I-►..'- _Jz; `yE CIT`( C..OE.;NCIL. 1640 'TO CITY CLERK FRi M: //I 6�/��`l ��!�--- - DATE: — ADI KESS: �3jr;�j�j�,rr�.usi/.>ii�r,f 4-,7,1 PHONE: OR aANIZATION: AGI NDA #/SUBJECT:�� I ex.)ect to address the Council on the subject agenda item. Please have the Council Minutes reflect my nam a and address as written above. tature 'ro FR( A: ADC iESS: OR( kNIZATION: AGE DA #/SUBJECT: ,-►., , - _65 THE CITY COUNCIL CITY CLERK DATE: W-9 PHONE: _/� 1,14 t// ['.j ,�'G ;, / /F�)C`ri,l ,,l,ii� �rY✓'�`F''<�t c-�/ I exp c ct to address the Council on the subject agenda item. Please have the Council Minutes reflect my name and address as written above. Sig'nafure VOLUNTARY REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL TO: ChTY CLERK / FROM: A/ i,cl—( W -^/1,s I DATE: ADDRESS: W -S �Ke—,U j colll� PHONE: ORGANIZATION: AGENDA #/SUBJECT: ��� A I expect to address the Council on the subject agenda item. Please have the Council Minutes reflect my name and address as written above. 1 Signature �' CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION HERITAGE COMMUNITY CENTER November 17, 1994 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Goldenberg called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Chairman Goldenberg. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Goldenberg, Vice Chairman Ruzicka, Commissioner Medina Staff: Community Services Director Bob Rose Parks & Maintenance Superintendent Don Hensley Recreation Supervisor Marla Pearlman Absent: Commissioners Schey and Tye MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE None. OLD BUSINESS 1. Park Signage CSD/Rose advised that at the May 26, 1994 meeting an estimate for wood and acrylic overlay would be looked into. He advised that Sign City Company reviewed the parks' signs and gave a recommendation and cost estimate. CSD/Rose went over memo dated May 26, 1994 which indicates a wood sign that is mounted on a cement background placed on footings. C/Schey came into the meeting at 7:15 p.m. CSD/Rose continued that some parks would require two signs. He advised that if all park signs were changed out it would cost an estimated amount of $27,000. He also commented on an estimate made by Quick Crete Product, Inc. which shows the possibility of the acrylic overlay. He advised that going with Quick Crete is by far cheaper, being about $18,000. He reviewed pictures, November 17, 1994 Page 2 included in the Agenda, of the existing park signs in Diamond Bar. CSD/Rose requested input from the Commissioners. VC/Ruzicka asked what the life expectancy of the wood opposed to the concrete and if the cost could be amortized, in any way. CSD/Rose advised that per Sign City Company, if the wood needs to look new, these wood signs will need maintenance on an annual basis (every couple years) costing approximately 10% of the cost per sign. He advised that the type of maintenance would include removing the paint, putting a deep stain into the wood to keep any weathering from effecting the wood, re -paint the surface of the sign. VC/Ruzicka also asked if the acrylic material needs that type of maintenance or any maintenance at all. CSD/Rose advised that the acrylic does not need the maintenance however he expressed his concerns that these acrylic signs tend to lose letters, broke, etc. He advised that the cost per acrylic letter is approximately $29.00 per letter. He also advised that the manufacturer says these acrylic signs are very durable. VC/Ruzicka commented that he is in favor of going with the more expensive signs because of the life expectancy, amortize that additional cost by saving money to repair the sign. CSD/Rose commented that, from an on-going maintenance point of view, that the concrete signs are the way to go and that the cost comparison shows there is not that big of a difference, i.e., concrete cost is $3,170.00 and wood cost is $3,104.00. He commented on the $30,000 budget and the commission does not have enough money to buy all monument signs. He stated that the commission either go back and ask for additional money or we come back with a recommendation that some of the parks will have one type of sign, or some parks will get a new sign. He advised that the demolition on the existing signs will cost approximately $400-$500 per sign. C/Schey expressed his feelings in that the City should lead the way in signage and that he believes that we are not leading the City in the right direction by putting up acrylic signs. He advised that his preference, as the budget would allow, is to replace the existing signs with new concrete signs and stretch the November 17, 1994 Page 3 budget by modifying some existing signs with the wood overlay but not acrylic. Chair/Goldenberg asked if the $31,700 represented the demolition and removal. CSD/Rose answered that this price and all the prices quoted are for the installation, footing, the manufacture of the sign. He advised that the price quoted for demolition and removal is approximately $400-$500 per sign. Chair/Goldenberg asked if there are other companies that make signs that will work with our budget and an exact sign that the city wants. CSD/Rose answered that we need to develop the specifications and take the specifications out to bid. The bid would include some alternatives and then we could choose what to do based on competitive prices. He advised that $30,000 is the budget that comes from the Quimby fees and there are more Quimby fees available, if approved by City Council. C/Medina questioned if we could use marble like materials for the overlay instead of the acrylic. He commented that the marble would blend better with the cement than wood or acrylic. Chair/Goldenberg commented that the marble would still make the sign look "make -shift." He advised that the commission request additional funds, if necessary, and finish this project in the next budget year. VC/Ruzicka commented that the commission agrees that we don't want cheap acrylic on the city's signs. C/Schey moved, C/Ruzicka seconded, that staff create the plans and specifications for the concrete monument signs necessary to replace the existing signage at all parks with a strong recommendation that the budget be amended, if necessary, to allow the installation of new all -concrete signs. 4 yes; -0- no; Motion carried unanimously. C/Schey stated that he would like the signs to have the lettering the same as the existing county signs. Chair/Goldenberg asked if the logo is appropriate on the sign if the sign says the "City of Diamond Bar". He expressed his concerns that the color logo November 17, 1994 Page 4 doesn't fit in with the natural look or the environment. C/Schey agreed that we either have the logo or the reading of the "City of Diamond Bar". Not both on the same sign. VC/Ruzicka asked if this logo is an additional cost. CSD/Rose advised yes. Chair/Goldenberg introduced C/Ansari and asked her opinion on the signs and if the 6 color logo should be on the sign. C/Schey commented that if the 6 color logo is in acrylic, then no way should this be on the sign. Chair/Goldenberg asked CSD/Rose to get a separate quote on the 6 color logo so the commission knows what it will cost. CSD/Rose reiterated that what the commission wants, is cement monument signs similar to those at Summit Ridge Park, that we are interested in a river rock footing for height, and to get a separate quote for the 6 -color logo. Chair/Goldenberg asked if the $3,170 included the river rock. CSD/Rose answered no, the $3,170 only includes the monument (rectangle), and lettering on a cement footing. C/Schey commented that he would like the City to do a good job on a few signs over a longer period of time than do a poor job immediately on all the signs. MINUTES 2. Minutes of October 26, 1994. VC/Ruzicka stated that on page five, paragraph five, there should be "no" lighting on the basketball court rather than lighting on the basketball court. With that amendment, Vice Chairman Ruzicka moved, seconded by Commissioner Schey and carried unanimously. November 17, 1994 Page 5 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 3. Recreational Program Up -date a. Athletics 1. RS/Pearlman announced the National Youth Sports Coaches Association meeting for the basketball volunteer coaches is on Tuesday, November 22, 1994. She advised that the sports staff had put together a packet for the coaches to help them coach the kids. 2. RS/Pearlman also advised that youth basketball is coming up and that she has been in contact with the athletic trainer from Cal Poly Pomona, who has a PhD, and that he will be speaking to the volunteer coaches about first aid. b. Contract Classes 1. RS/Pearlman advised that all the information has been turned in for the Winter Session and there will be over 276 classes offered. She also advised that she was able to secure Diamond Point Racquet Club as a new location for classes. 2. RS/Pearlman advised that additional tennis classes have been added to the class schedule. She also advised that they have a new tennis instructor by the name of Gabriel Adepitan, from Nigeria who played in the Davis Cup for his country and is very experienced in tennis. She also advised that she has had nothing but good comments about his teaching abilities from the class participants. Chair/Goldenberg mentioned that he was aware of a situation involving Mr. Adepitan and that he had a concern with the method that Mr. Adepitan used to clear the tennis courts of public users prior to the start of class. RS/Pearlman advised that she would look into this. 3. RS/Pearlman announced that youth basketball is 70% full and November 17, 1994 Page 6 that December 1, 1994 is the final sign-up day. 4. RS/Pearlman announced that the city-wide track and field meet will be on March 18, 1995. She advised that the children from this meet will qualify for the San Gabriel Valley Athletic Association Meet and then onto the S.C.M.A.F. Championships at Long Beach Memorial Stadium. She also advised that last year there were 300 children from our track meet that participated. 5. She advised that she secured Lorbeer Junior High for the adult volleyball on Thursday evenings at 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 6. RS/Pearlman advised that adult basketball and softball are continuing. C/Ansari advised that there is a baseball clinic at the Little League diamonds during the Christmas holidays for $40.00 day put on by professional baseball players, however the Kiwanis Club is putting on a free baseball clinic on the first Saturday in January and that the Parks & Recreation Commission should help publicize it. VC/Ruzicka stated that we shouldn't discourage anyone from joining the $40.00 clinic because it may help a non-profit organization. CSD/Rose advised that they will contact the Kiwanis Club and get the information so that it can be publicized. 7. CSD/Rose advised that the Tiny Tots Program at the Heritage Park has added a new session for the 1st and 2nd week of December. He stated that this class will stress holiday crafts and songs. 8. CSD/Rose announced that he received a call from the Walnut Valley Unified School District regarding our computer contract classes at Diamond Bar High School. Walnut Valley U.S.D. is concerned about a court decision requiring licenses for software used on each school computer. They advised the City that the school district was removing the software from the computers until it could verify its licensing status. November 17, 1994 Page 7 Chair/Goldenberg advised that the City of Diamond Bar has several software packages that have been donated to the City, and that the City doesn't use. These could be donated to Walnut Valley U.S.D. to resolve this problem. CSD/Rose said he would offer this solution to the school district. Park Up -date: a. PS/Hensley gave park up -dates on the following parks: 1. Maple Hill has been approved by City Council for the A.D.A. retro -fit. Phase I will include the play equipment, rest rooms and parking lots. 2. Ronald Reagan has had plastic trash cans added to the tennis courts. 3. Heritage Park has two new park benches that were purchased with a donation from the Chamber of Commerce. 4. Maple Hill will have the Basketball Court re -surfaced in December. The court is under warranty and there will be no cost to the City. C/Medina asked if the tennis courts are still cleaned on a regular basis. PS/Hensley advised that the tennis courts have not been scrubbed cleaned for quite some time in order to conserve water. They are swept daily, however. Now that the water drought is over, we will resume scrubbing down each tennis court once per week. ANNOUNCEMENTS C/Medina expressed his thanks to the City Council for recognizing and presenting a certificate to the Korean school for participation in the City's Fifth Anniversary Celebration. November 17, 1994 Page 8 VC/Ruzicka reiterated the comment from the last meeting regarding the Sunset Crossing mini -park and the support it is getting from the community. Chair/Goldenberg announced that Diamond Bar High School will be in the CIF play- offs in Ventura. He also expressed his concerns that Mr. Schad, from the Planning Commission, announced that on 11/19/94 at 10:00 a.m. there is going to be community clean-up at Sycamore Canyon Park. He felt that the Parks & Recreation Commission should have received an invitation to attend. C/Ansari announced that Friday, November 18, 1994 Ganesha High School will be in the play-offs and will be visiting Los Alamitos High School. She also thanked the Parks & Recreation Commission for their continuing work with the park system. Chair/Goldenberg advised that the next Parks & Recreation meeting will be held on the 3rd Thursday of December, which is December 15, 1994, at 7:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT At 8:10 p.m., it was moved by C/Schey and seconded it by C/Ruzicka and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting to Thursday, December 15, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. I N T E R O F F I C E M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor Ansari and Councilmember Werner -m0 FROM: Linda G. Magnuson; Accounting Manager SUBJECT: Voucher Register, January 3, 1995 DATE: December 29, 1994 Attached is the Voucher Register dated January 3, 1995. As requested, the Finance Department is submitting the voucher register for the Finance Committee's 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 January 3, 1995 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 125 Community Dev. 138 LLAD #38 Fund 139 LLAD #39 Fund 141 LLAD #41 Fund 250 CIP Fund APPROVED BY: Block Grant Fund TOTAL ALL FUNDS 1 Linda G. Mason Accounting Manager errence IL Belanger City Manager AMOUNT $516,004.95 630.00 2,710.66 3,816.46 7,365.14 4,697.65 4,477.64 $539,702.50 Eileen R. Ansari Mayor AN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ :!'.-�-.' -_-' = it _'ii — —�_ ri -- •. '�_ -�- - g opta�'li:l -- '--- -- �` - ------ -- -`- i- -lz '1 tr(':a ;.a:r;- cr:F83y6ri _-.._E __ Lis y ,, - 7-: pier "ei-_-P8L. -OME' Dec lainit rleri_age ;r{: S. -_.T_ Az-_o :1 1_ AN! :=-_: Dec lai-_-Magia miA PC,.. 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De_ Maint-Pion 'Eagan Fr: Dec Ma:nt-Etarshine De_a3: _-�l m((iitr'�gc Pr} - Dec taint -Sycamore Cyn Ti, UJt 'd LJr -- ) Dec Mairt Dist #_C' =ITAL DUE dE','DOR-------- i k'_i Maint-Dist -,_-_r,l Malnt Mist R39 Dec Malnt Dist K; `-7i 'Ii i La iii,- IU'F'Il _J 1L'll'L;i' --------- I T-'TAL DDE VENDOR -------- ) yT­') Tvt]_--UppIUC'a:Jy W�=`Ip _i i 1.�n� _t;-Supp.-C-y�+L ,rN rr- r F EC-' ,;vElvlla�--------] 4i.- 47. A=" L'hi F'Fv!.T _ o F0, s -_ ,:: - '--'-- -==- AM ------------------------ —--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -gip:=.•.e ''"t _"CWC ams cm .��1-'tai.-=_yit � _.,..r :1 •__�� ar C _sa ' JsrC a ar-'es arocsa _•`jam � t - Cr•�L, .� =e�r-_ .'AL JJE VENDOF--------. 5p,�ral M4 �L ,.�C rEtiL JR ----"--! ;-rame?an>ngMaps -CTAL DUE ,IENDOR _ _ --T--iL :_E 'PLIOR--------; ---- V-:L DUE `��-r jar- .............. . A-Colii:T rfCTz-r,G "�--, O.L. .!.E r.._.Ce --- I^. AlCt'.. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 41 .'4L�L; , r1- - i- -_1 _t�a;t z... _-A: _ T HL "u- , r---, -, tc ,c, s mow Te5t5-5 st t4: T;_ T L DUE ')ENDOP--- - - - - -, _. _ 1,8115:1: — _U-r'ile_ 7.;7 ;i • tj'1 VENH-F----------; %J ht JUE vEb:JIJ_ ________ �8ljdi1.+C5''BA Vs c1t`y" TOTAL DUE VENDOR --------) v ;�L '-iLIE'ENDlR -------- -------'TaL 17 AL_, ,j VENDOR TQ .L DILE VEND,;' -------- ) 7.;7 ;i • tj'1 3 ,E` - H .JR WM PH E ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUrJEES, L,nia Ch,r,.=tra5 Trees C,-,c.ceTree r a— OT ',ulE --------- F er -, r t T a i PE a r 171 a n '-7 -"Tcar -Ansr i,rap;, Or 'E.TAL 'REF AID HAIMCIUNT ---- i 5 T07.L DUE VENDDR --------- RE-crea-.;,-, AL ;'-UE , -EADo -N R ---------- Lr, --r Repir-7aurus I 7-,T HL DOE ENDOR ---------- AL -DUE YENOOR -------- t`40' -Ordar-cHv— T: L '--!JE rr---------- -TAL 110E IIENMOF - --------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- cr PC 4 f,_ oc '2" la -------- � ---x P, E:7t A4. -;E -dr-_i4 Krpl Qlks,f Cj' _�_TIAL VENDOF -- - - - - - - - - 40 t Re�uno -T-1.r--------- _F 'e ltIX-1 A, RErt - --------- -0 'EN ',IR -------- -Ij .:- mc.-__ I -hir:2y - __ •.I DUE F- --------, or Wr- 17 - - - h 11 - _ Fa. 51= D&:; 1'nJ 1, _.,;C HL --L _ �yy T'_ H'_ AVE i��ii'v'1'-------- `-AL -7.UE )ENz,Ok '' -- T-',F ,- -------- icj -''� _fit• .: ._ _. 4 - � _ - _ - - _ _ _ _ _ - __ ------------------------------------'----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---'- nt i ura --- -,i . --,r,F S""OF Step Ladder F`ar'.s r,IT'-DLE vD _, :_ _sr-="grContrac_Font-ih >:;,;i; 11 1 J Lt 6CafeCon:trit-r1ng :� �- tJ�, _ h'`� -�P„ted+`B`•.,� .i 1�-i iii ii: ,Ci te _; E E,. _�,--------; 1- .'!E rNF'- ...... ....... `-All r--' •-?r�J ------------------------- C���;I J-�_,r_ _. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ._— air'--`— `--- ..--- — ¢'i;1SL:p _bila =•.i _ IL -t:JE.EfC-',R --- - - - - - r ar _.•r'=, i1 L.A. s '-'ep _ '='e'r i== -441.- 4J1 r _ll _�_.. a , ,_i .. _. �i�. .,J:'?�a`_: �'YC� _1 Yi''1,-f' r 71 $i,i `i :(}i. �; .i. - iil ____ __ ,�.- ,.ct 1(�t'• �IK+G'+- �a P`-�` w,`Y^T- (_ ^C'r ;. ar%'-...J =Ja__,J ._ �__ a✓L� lia ._ -'c,(.i•i;l-, _, eeWa terir��'i!'�if-11%� _'�'.-_ -r cc -_cc -�- #i,t:l-�! _ J4.c c z -,r J(lli,=U f_ _ 1_ w r _ `i (1 _ __ Q�(,1.:C _'r_c t 7�r__7 we4etatrL tlirl-. We_,*,Lat2F,.reluri -aycr, C E,Q7"._4 �441 .� �y vi; •-] �.=IM ire�i r'"S-L�iSt � {,ir''. YE a.441 li C ...EL_n��..e � JY•_7-`"L ---c_- Lanasc,3cw >i'a�--4`• � .. _i .'t'>_. =_r, ._ � .�'1 -. •; �`_ -_ _3����=3�.P'r:+ir��-.:i=t?�a�: AL 201E 2rJE vEtVTiOR _;k,rC '.._-�C•_.- _,. _ 'iL_� 1�' U1'-: _ __ .,ic�li..-` ;�=Si? i— - - T'= -OL GL''E VE'NECF--------- ,r._ RUN TIME: 0 _,: 17 1 ', iC_ 4 VENDO- NAME iENIJU;I: AL --IIJN-, RIS, 7 A r4,- D -El i PC il -4f,' :.L_ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Marrs Printing -t '1-410'x'-2110, Mobil mob, v JCll !4 ;(;;,7:L' '1' 1 moilgi-l- _:�n%e - I i - - Nice, Tommye 4:ill'-6415 Ot,05 7C,10 -H pry z4 -1 ; r V;; ley . c-, - ey H; m6ne x13`74 2 F.el "7 u =.__U1 en --Iovt _4 7-,TAL DUE VENDOR -------- 72. ka Eecreation Re;und TOTAL PREPAID AMCJJNT ---- `7.12 TOTS, DUE VEN'L-OP --------- 1, lz­-, Q Map' L -H i I I - 'LAF E -z roF: t 46. 14 YAL DUE,VENDOR -------- 4[,--4 k) j) CoqiPufer Paper "j, 7]T __L "OE )ENDOR -------- 3nsfer ::K� 47, C`- 7-TAL PREPAID AMOjNT ------ T[T-'L DUE E%"-iR -------- 4, 14. -_Y; TFTAL VENUIR ---------- 1 4, r14..P ,Er�lo� NAME _______-_______________________________________________________-____________________-___________________--____________-___-_______-._ ...uicF; ________. 'E". -3F -------- 21 - -- --- 0---- -------, =C1= `- =20. =_.Fane -2' 5. 5._: .... - - �•,..-__: air._ -::._-...:`E f-ect lt-Mr„_j3rt,Er'y -LT4L PREFAID AKUNT ----• ',_'S'_._4 Vie` __.3_ "t;-csCafds-"ri^g =_-4 .i -.-VO _-E ._• 4t = vi '1_ - ,==a ds-F'r1s .,`_• ^!L DiiG=Cj7llUR �:__-4�_.-_II � _ _ .--- -.,� .�..- __r)? I4;`__ ,.___a� .•�c,rr'grmrt _ _ 55.0 -,---7;L- - UE �� .,.:....... ... .. .� .Ery==� -------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- Cl --------, *'•.:i-dt. win"ar ,,annc,5 5r;rt 1 F:r.a? =„aft'• .rI ail!i _ t�...__._'+ Hrt 3F Prt �1_il�t TO ---L DUE VEN__6•--------i 4,_. _ ---, _ 'n 5urancE = Ure Stindar�'F '.t .-i' - ='':+..'.'E _ J: ._ xyrrq'_ppi ife Ins Gr2@5 .:�.., --------, _. a ,.c. --irii2f,=tep^en __ i; 01"),__ _ ;_,_reat;pn ke*uma =TAL DUE VENDOR- -------- 5 };l -.- _-;i.. _.. '� i:. �� :.,'t?: ==__age-4�n'?t,";«=iett_ _, _.;;i' :•; _ -_ PREPAID -,C-- '}T ---- 7 aF 4t' -i-4'.' �_ _ -_._C .. _. -_ '_ _ .i1 __ __. '�_.P�al_ 9_4._. f 4 4 Ori ]LN P;;r, 7 -"7 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ i, mat, 1 Sc" izz V i rq fu SO i 10 1 i _,"S Werner. -,;;r-i .est "ast Ar:­jr.B-. 4CH`rziar *Q -. ,-455:=-55p= 1 5Q, E ,I , I ? _'_ Whizeha,se, Nancv Wh,.teh0LSe 4 ij .' i - 4i) c _ - 23, 2, 5 Yosemltp_ _-4 I C!4: 36 Tj-------- Chlnrze LEegu Mtg FLziq;3 . DUE VENLOR -------- 1 'AL 07 1 70 00 Of), Trzc- Mair; Syr-; 2,724.00 'Ur. --- Holi,,ay 31,pplies 107AL PREPAID AMOUNT 00 56 Tlj_INL DUE &N.'3P -------- 0. 0 4,4- ­IAL. -REFAID AMOUNT ---- Ti:7-',VER -------- 12,_r 011, Eq.up Rer, -]7k DUE VEN1% ---------- i 2 . 00 ------------ "-Y'-AL ;_.UE --------------- 474,467.76 77 _ Rig DP,T ------------ 5','-'1•• 5, .- ---------------------------------- t --------------------------------- HL, 14' LLII� #41. Fund P --'T 4 L -7D 1T? Z ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ 6:- CITY OF DIAMOND BAR 7.3 AGENDA REPORT AGENDA NO. TO: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager MEETING DATE: January 3, 1995 JYNREPORT DATE: December 29, 1994 FROM: Linda G. Magnuso Accounting Manager TITLE: Treasurer's Report - November 30, 1994 SUMMARY: Submitted for Council's review and approval is the Treasurer's Statement for the month of November 1994. RECOMMENDATION: Review and approve. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: X Staff Report Resolution(s) Ordinances(s) _ Agreement (s) EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST: — Public Hearing Notification _ Bid Spec. (on file in City Clerk's Office) Other 1. Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed by the City Attorney? 2. Does the report require a majority or 4/5 vote? 3. Has environmental impact been assessed? 4. Has the report been reviewed by a Commission? Which Commission? 5. Are other departments affected by the report? Report discussed with the following affected departments: REVIEWED BY: q�' & "I Terrence L. Be'anger City Manager Frank M. Usher Assistant City Manager Yes_ No Yes X No Yes X No Yes X No Linda G. Muson Accounting nager CITY COUNCIL REPORT AGENDA NO. MEETING DATE: January 3, 1995 To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: City Manager SUBJECT: Treasurer's Statement - November 30, 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 November, 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 November 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. Linda G. Maqnuson CITY OF DIAMOND BAR TREASURER'S MONTHLY CASH STATEMENT November 30, 1994 SUMMARY OF CASH: DEMAND DEPOSITS: GENERAL ACCOUNT $367,801.98 PAYROLL ACCOUNT 1,168.45 CHANGE FUND 175.00 PETTY CASH ACCOUNT 500.00 INVESTMENTS: TOTAL DEMAND DEPOSITS $369,645.43 TIME CERTIFICATES $0.00 COMMERCIAL PAPER 0.00 LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT F 13,309,119.98 TOTAL INVESTMENTS 13,309,119.98 TOTAL CASH $13,678,765.41 Note: The City of Diamond Bar is invested in the State Treasurer's Local Agency Investment Fund. All funds are available for withdrawal within 24 hours. Investment in the Local Agency Investment Fund is allowed under the City's formally adopted investment policy. L.A.I.F - Effective Yield for November, 1994 5.38% There are sufficient funds available to meet the next month's financial obligations of the City. BEGINNING TRANSFERS ENING ........ .. . ..... GE 18BURSEMNT , .. . . . IN � OUT BALANCE . GENERAL FUND $6,365,914.32 $557,044.17 $635,142.22 $6,287,816.27 LIBRARY SERVICES FUND 207,000.00 207,000.00 TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND 39,490.84 9,379.75 48,870.59 GAS TAX FUND 2,740,000.49 228,090.70 1,676.15 (55,786.46) 2,910,626.58 TRANSIT TX (PROP A) FD 832,074.91 57,276.00 16,428.88 872,922.03 TRANSIT TX (PROP C) FD 1,576,159.97 (8,018.50) 1,568,141.47 INTEGRATED WASTE MGT FD 44,340.73 6,989.30 5,413.38 45,916.65 AIR QUALITY IMPRVMNT FD 61,697.69 1,125.64 60,572.05 PARK FEES FUND 354,017.96 354,017.96 S PARKS GRANT (PRP A) FD (33,443.67) (802.30) (34,245.97) COM DEV BLOCK GRANT FD 21,956.33 14,719.00 5,987.73 (3,575.10) 27,112.50 LANDSCAPE DIST #38 FD 176,159.38 4,521.58 9,404.09 (42,732.42) 128,544.45 LANDSCAPE DIST #39 FD (6,940.23) 1,678.75 6,448.18 (11,709.66) LANDSCAPE DIST #41 FD 129,745.95 542.54 71.87 130,216.62 GRAND AV CONST FUND 401,739.47 804.42 400,935.05 TRAFFIC MITIGATION FEE FD 0.00 0.00 CAP IMPROVEMENT PRJ FD 54,768.78 65,345.51 110,914.78 100,338.05 SB 821 FUND 164,373.29 164,373.29 SELF INSURANCE FUND 417,317.48 417,317.48 TOTALS $13,546,373.69 $880,241.79 $747,850.07 $0.00 $13,678,765.41 SUMMARY OF CASH: DEMAND DEPOSITS: GENERAL ACCOUNT $367,801.98 PAYROLL ACCOUNT 1,168.45 CHANGE FUND 175.00 PETTY CASH ACCOUNT 500.00 INVESTMENTS: TOTAL DEMAND DEPOSITS $369,645.43 TIME CERTIFICATES $0.00 COMMERCIAL PAPER 0.00 LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT F 13,309,119.98 TOTAL INVESTMENTS 13,309,119.98 TOTAL CASH $13,678,765.41 Note: The City of Diamond Bar is invested in the State Treasurer's Local Agency Investment Fund. All funds are available for withdrawal within 24 hours. Investment in the Local Agency Investment Fund is allowed under the City's formally adopted investment policy. L.A.I.F - Effective Yield for November, 1994 5.38% There are sufficient funds available to meet the next month's financial obligations of the City. CARL WARREN & CO. Aff/ Insurance Adjusten Claims Management and Admtrustratnon 750 The ( itv Drive Sruc 400 Orarge, (.A 92668 Myl P0 Box 25180 Sarna Ana, (A 92799-5180 !714)740-7999 (800) 572 -6900 FAX (714)740-7992 TO: City Of Dim— Bar December 15, 1994 ATTENTION: TOmye A. Cribbins, Deputy City Clerk RE: Claimtroa V..HaY claimant D/Event Roc' d Y/Of f iGG 12 / 1144. Our File S 81"1 A We have reviewed the abWe captioned claims and -you take the . action indicated below:" [JZ]] _Q&rx 'D Txalnft seat a stamdard ref4*%%M A* [ ] MITK TN 11,, _ T C; 3WL accard4rioe ritk * a notice Of iHWffi # �'aw. *, 19*. THIS ![tii"t �mow :'�- � .:ate,,.: •w TS$ ORI6II[AE. CL4�• ID�� • Government Code Seatioaa VU WA#W01Cs [ ] AWWRDrn/SUPPT.seed a Wkwoft"'. claimant, rejecting claimant, advis to file a writte�',`:a, copies in your fieri: OF "%14. tri O! '!�i R t, ami s See Government C+R [ ] APPT"ICA , Tau Reject claimant's "AMli Present a LA See GOVernment Code Section 91k #• [ ] TAKE NO Pi"r�ll: Defer any written response to t our further advice. Please provide us with a copy of the notice you have any questions please contact the o-A.4k+.: V11137 t as ,/Dwight/ J. cc: SCJPIA w/enc. •Ue alalpant. L ation of ter than CEIPT OF See r. utter to the 1 to the (Retain 43 DAYS t--..�_ . for Leave tO int pending above. If . x3 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES --- 77 TO PERSON OR PROPERTY - INSTRUCTIONS 1. Claims for death, injury to person or to personal property must be filed not later than,6 rho*. after the occurrence. (Gov Code Sec. 911.2) 2. Claims for damages to real property must be filed not later than 1 year after the occurrence. (Gov. Code Sec. 911.2) 3. Read entire claim before filing. 4. See page 2 for diagram upon which to locate place of accident. 5. This claire form must be signed on page 2 at bottom. B. Attach separate sheets, if necessary, to give full details. SIGN EACH SHEET. 7. Claim must be filed with City Clerk. (Gov. Code Sec. 915a) To: The City of Diamond Bar Name of Claimant rt.aar C AA•V5TR6" SCaT r AA reZ>Rs.V gR^AS-rR,," . f Vtrf.eM.) Home Address of Claimant City and State 19VI k"0& -W^ 4fltltm 7;z, 4.•+o c..7 lr_�A2 ) eo:�q Business Address of Claimant City and State Give address to which you desire notices or communications to be sent regarding this claim: fan i Z 4-, A Bo -VZ 94 DEC 12 V IT 25 Age of Claimant fif natural person) i7 Home Telephone Number e'907) 86/- 292-1 Business Telephone Number How did DAMAGE or INJURY occur? Give full particulars. I04&W-A4ST o --trb RA.l., o v=12 •0 71-m A0 a AkJ P r-o,A--t- ;3y ei-r7 cno,,,•r�CTt> S-r�r-r SSE 5� $t,.7' .veT Fza7-Q.tu i--,vL 5ib.te .a]AS .S/�Oi2iLO.tTl+aL q.v:7 s7.i-F. cu LT Tei SL -t SrQ„i�L � c..�.e5 t7Qa G 6£ r� r3 y M y Cd +� For2 A i`�.w .iti o �.v-7s. 7:yg F�Esu-LT c.uAS �,cr .v�,aJE-7�a•H.abf u.c,7f.Qiv .aT,u All-- _8dV,1_D44A&C io Rib.vr.�.T'f][�e1de 4A4FZ41)1d W -hen did DAMAGE or INJURY occur? Give full particulars, date, time of day: eJ£v�rST>A7, ?.52p-* 3 c), C' -V 3: os F'Ni Where did DAMAGE or INJURY occur? Describe fully, and locate on diagram on reverse side of this sheet, where appropriate, give street names and addresses and measurements from landmarks: -T-,pu.nsj LZt-T ?=P S,Lv . �p„i/ a,irTa /kz'<Z'>6 ..l 4s�- auar', S'T�K� R CiT'�r 7i -.a P-OOP40-7 5 •"L~ T+V�O7 AAD e&7- i��.t/ AIClL-.w)-KF '4A'C2j c aas +f•vo��E� - E1, e .••�•v L.e yi•v 6 r=[e47 /ote //dA -Z6~74,/ What particular ACT or OMISSION do you claim caused the injury or damage? Give names of City employees causing the injury or damage, if known: L. a Jzfa...,.t.trr .HbS T�etrst6Jro•v.,� PO N Conk !'/{Ti CA / O r" _p..�..G A:vt7 FjtjL'�.t�L �T 4�b'S fr'.vvekic7 �ea....�t/ i1�•7 AT A— zw77,e5LeT%.o_ F C7 To Pa Al /`�i.l2.v�N6�Lo�u QJto�i1,L 4u-ron�c+i6dtE) 4-1-C7Aoo.pac«y• Z To �'¢L> T �Tt2an/b Y•t�Ta d • ✓ �CCz Gn.v What DAVI L GE cr INJURIES do you claim resulted? Give full extent of injuries or damages claimed. ��..- A7-rAcr��� 17A �i�tA bf- �5`T- �,Q7�5 5 P.�•t a� 5 What AMOUNT do you claim on account of each item of injury or damage as of date of presentation of this claim, giving basis of computation: �a-v�ST' �S T• •i� �4 Tom- o r= -lb �-i_STe�`L V`fK�C l•� T 'PQ 01z To TQCC , :-> *..4-1T Give ESTIMATED AMOUNT as far as known you claim on account of each item of prospective injury or damage, giving basis of computation: s ATfQc�J�b �q ru�t?b Z �5"%i .,H A 7'4S SEE PAGE 2 (OVER) THIS CLAIM MUST BE SIGNED ON REVERSE SIDE Insurance payments received, if any, names of Insurance Company: -111A Expenditures made on account of accident or :n;u y: (Date—Item) (A iioun; Name and address of Witnesses, Doctors and Hospitals: Ry Aj "oQ.4-V (/4ed? Mt.1ce�+ Gc�iv� t3 gro�79So) — P'4sst�6t� �•v G44- AT T��L •P Aam.�..,T c.�rLrC�w- d.-r�.ssss*j lo4sT«�. lPbsr7+cru e� a•ry LA �e.a•tTr ��Zi2rFi Ofi'�c��—� -� ,l rr_ ,1 <Z. r7�ER1ZM=aDe.aGLtN, �'�""`'D�el-2o?'S3 7LA<R56d a 8� 5AI�T�2T READ CAREFULLY For all accident claims place on following diagram names of streets, including North, East, South, and West; indicate place of accident by "X" and by showing house numbers or distances to street corners. If City Vehicle was involved, designate by letter "A" location of City vehicle when you first saw it, and by "B" location of yourself or your vehicle when you first saw City vehicle; location of City vehicle at time of accident by "A-1" and location of yourself or your vehicle at the time of the accident by 'B-1" and the point of impact by "X." NOTE: If diagrams below do not fit the situation, attach hereto a proper diagram signed by claimant. FOR AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS MEAS7ocv GL��v $t jX ....... XI 60-t r7A w,wnxt. s s•• s�rD� h FOR OTHER ACCIDENTS SIDEWALK CUR& V// Signature of Claimant or person filing on his behalf giving relationship to Claimant: C',AI:^.S PQC'ST BE FILED WITH CITY CLERK (GOV. PARKWAY SIDEWALK_ TypedName: CODE SEC. 915a). CUR" Date Diamond Bar Auto Body Here To Serve You 701 Brea Canyon Road Suite # 15 - Walnut, CA 91789 Phone: (909) 598-2765 ?STIMATE PREPARED FOR Date : 12/02/94 Time: 12:57:28 FERRY ARMSTRONG Est. No. : 1158 1941 Kiowa REPAIR A : MAZDA/RX7 GSL/1985 rest. VIN : JMIFB3314FO904758 Diamond Bar CA 91765 License #: 2YPC213 Color:Grey Prodn Date: 05/85 Insurance: Bus: Hom:(909)861-2924 Phone Mileage In:90329 By:SHARI Deductible: 0.00 Claim # : Adjustor : Rep Tp Lab Tp Section Description Labor Paint Part/Fee R&R BODY !GRILLE & LAMPS Front Bumper Spoiler 0.8! 1.5; 78.60 R&R ; BODY ; GRILLE A LAMPS Reader Panel 1 . 0 ; 1. 9 153.20 R&R ; BODY ; FENDER k LAMPS Rt Fender 3. 2 ; 2. 6 ; 119.45 R&R ; BODY :FENDER d LAMPS Rt Fender Splash Sheild ; 0. 5: 0.0; 59.20 REP ; BODY Pull Rt Apron * 2.0 ; * 0.0; 0 .00 REP ; BODY Rt Apron A/P * 2. 0 ; * 0 . 5 ; 0.00 REP ; BODY :DOOR Rt Door ; 3. 0: 2. 8 ; 0.00 R&R ; BODY :DOOR Rt Door Molding 0.2; 0.0 ; 99.80 R&R ; BODY Cover Car For Overspray ; * 0, 5 ; * 0.0; * 9.00 REF ; BODY ; Color Match ; * 1 . 0 ; * 0.0 ; * 0.00 REF ; REF Tio Stage Paint ; 0.0; 3 . 5: 0.00 -------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY ----------------------------------------------------------- BODY 14.2 Mrs. 1 $28,00 397,60 PARTS (OEM Parts 0.00% Discount) 519.25 BODY STRUCTURAL 0.0 Mrs. ! $28.00 0.00 SUBLET 0.00 FRAME 0.0 Mrs. 0 $40.00 0.00 TOWING 0,00 GLASS 0.0 Mrs. E $28.00 0.00 PAINT MATERIAL $ 0.00 + 12.8 Mrs, ! $18.00 230,40 MECHANICAL 0.0 Mrs. R $45.00 0.00 BODY MATERIAL S 0.00 + 7.0 Mrs. E S 0.00 0.00 REFINISH 12.8 Mrs. 8 $28.00 358.40 MISCELLANEOUS 0.00 DETAIL 0.0 Mrs. a $28.00 0.00 TAX ® 8.25 `; 61.85 WASTE REMOVAL 0.00 STORAGE 0.00 TOTAL ........................................... 1567.50 0.00 DEDLCTIBLE 0.00 REMARK BETTERMENT Plus Tax 0.00 CUSTOMER PAYS .......................................... 1567.50 INSLR.ANCE PAYS ......................................... 0.00 (c) 1994 Mitchell International Inc. s Estimator Judgement C C-3 A l':.: F -i C..' U I U F=t io:; VISI BLE DAMAGE QUC3TA'T 10N 4#6 1 7 phone: VIN: Mileage: 0 Options: 8 Libor Op Rescriotion REPLACE �RT PuMPER iOv;R c FE;LACE rR7 bLMPES 6R -LE REPLACE uRILILE .-EPDER ANEL 4 REPAIR CDOING RADIATOR :Lr;EF` RErAIR 400D PANEL n REPLACE R FENDER :PANEL 7 REF IN1iH R =ENDER EHE !REF°�:E R cENiER EPLaSt =r;E_L -LACE =_N1,E' "Cuv i ;0 FAL:EN FRONT S SFENSIJ. R --- D00i SHE._ 13 PDL OGEE ELEAR CuA- rLi- 5PER TINT ^OLIN PDL "OPER FRAME/RACk SET JG alit JFER E 1LtR 'SPR: aND tll'cc ADL OBER MASK FOR CNERSPRAY * Jiogeeent :tee Style Lic. Plate. Paint Code: Prod. Date: Profile Deductible: on 1a-01-94 Insurer Adjuster : Appraiser: Claimant : Insured Policy # : Claim M Price Labor Paint O' N* j* y e. 8..' 0.0 ESTIMATE RECALL NLWER: 12-81-94 11:53:28 EstiNts Plus is a tradosark of Mitchell International Copyright 1991-1994 All Rignts Reserved Labor Group Price Group BCD" * --SL7- BODY \F» 2CDY Er._ BODY +E« 4EF IN! 3r �uirY .t„ ,Eh �EL-ra3N.t�- BODY + REF IN:S,H + REF IN;Sn FRAME REF:NlSr m 4r:7 35 MAZDA RX7 -`R"c-'QNC Sumaary =?DINT mATERIALD ;,34. NT �� uF�0u5 wNS-E 5. N7 ADDL OPERATION 5.08T Taped Costs C44.a0 �. 25ft 2t.13 NEW Taxed Parts +x5.45 Tx 8.c5a Non -Taxes Parts 17`-.00 Labor E 37.2 hrs: IF31.r�i Add'1 CostsiMater.als cw't.zd Parts Tax o v — .M n o T o +-- a 1 := 10 6z 94 .. L- -EREBY ALITHORiZE Tic hint iEPr :N kkr: TL, BE DONE 4LONO +KITH THE NECESSARY MATERIALS AND HEREBY GRANT YOU AND/OR YOUR EMPLOYEES E?nISSION TO OPERATE THE ,4, T,.Ck :R ',-EHICLE HEKEIN DESCRIBED ON STREETS, HIGHWAYS OR ELSEWHERE FOR THE PURPOSE OF TESTING AND/OR INSPECTION. AN ERPRESS ME--HANZ' S -IEN IS HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGED ON ABOVE CAR, TRUCK OR VEHICLE TO SECURE THE AMOUNT OF REPAIRS THERETO. YOU w1_..'J-IT BE -ELD _-; ONSIBLE FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE OR ARTICLES LEFT IN VEHICLE IN CASE OF FIRE, THEFT. aC.CiDENT OR ANY OT�E4 --MUSE 2E`"OND "OUR CON'ROL. *+*+* PARTS PRICES SUBJECT TO INVOICE tom. °;TijMEE gUTHORI7ATIfjN: DATE: ESTIMATE RECALL NUMBER: 12-81-94 11:53:28 EstiMate Plus is a tradtttrO of Mltchtil IntImAtitnal Copyright 1991-1994 All Rights Reserved .:5. ass. 5a LHANI'_fl ..7,@ 48. Oki _.X VCS—�dx2C _d^,Cr -._..fir =?DINT mATERIALD ;,34. NT �� uF�0u5 wNS-E 5. N7 ADDL OPERATION 5.08T Taped Costs C44.a0 �. 25ft 2t.13 NEW Taxed Parts +x5.45 Tx 8.c5a Non -Taxes Parts 17`-.00 Labor E 37.2 hrs: IF31.r�i Add'1 CostsiMater.als cw't.zd Parts Tax o v — .M n o T o +-- a 1 := 10 6z 94 .. L- -EREBY ALITHORiZE Tic hint iEPr :N kkr: TL, BE DONE 4LONO +KITH THE NECESSARY MATERIALS AND HEREBY GRANT YOU AND/OR YOUR EMPLOYEES E?nISSION TO OPERATE THE ,4, T,.Ck :R ',-EHICLE HEKEIN DESCRIBED ON STREETS, HIGHWAYS OR ELSEWHERE FOR THE PURPOSE OF TESTING AND/OR INSPECTION. AN ERPRESS ME--HANZ' S -IEN IS HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGED ON ABOVE CAR, TRUCK OR VEHICLE TO SECURE THE AMOUNT OF REPAIRS THERETO. YOU w1_..'J-IT BE -ELD _-; ONSIBLE FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE OR ARTICLES LEFT IN VEHICLE IN CASE OF FIRE, THEFT. aC.CiDENT OR ANY OT�E4 --MUSE 2E`"OND "OUR CON'ROL. *+*+* PARTS PRICES SUBJECT TO INVOICE tom. °;TijMEE gUTHORI7ATIfjN: DATE: ESTIMATE RECALL NUMBER: 12-81-94 11:53:28 EstiMate Plus is a tradtttrO of Mltchtil IntImAtitnal Copyright 1991-1994 All Rights Reserved AMAGE REPORT 2/02/94 at 13:11 ARMSTRONG D. R. 10917-•0003511 Est: R. FELTS Page: 1 WCL-r4U T VO=kL-1_EY 9=11JTC-J EAOL}Y THE MARK OF EXCELLENCE 20601 EAST VALLEY BLVD WALNUT, CA 91789- (909) 598-1113 3wner-: TERRY ARMSTRONG Day Phone: (818) 300 -4333 - Address: 1941 KIOWA CREST DR. Other Ph: (909) 861 -2924 - DIAMOND PAR CA 91765 Deductible: $ N/A Insurance Co.: Phone: Claim No..- Ad j. : 85 MAID RX7 GS 2D BLACK 1.2L -R Vin: JMIFB3314F0904758 License: 2YF'C213 CA Prod Date: 0/ 0 Odometer: 0 Power brakes dower antenna power mirrors Tinted glass Body side moldings Rear defogger Bucket seats Recline/lounge seats Styled steel wheels Clear -------------------- coat paint Metallic paint --------------------------------------------------------- --- REFR/ FART LBR FAINT NO. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REEL DESCRIPTION OF DAMAGE QTY COST HRS NRS MISC 1 FRONT BUMPER & LAMPS 2 R&I Front Bumper 1 0.6 3 Repl RT Pa*,king lamp lens 1 14.45 0.2 4 GRILLE & LAMPS 5* Repr Panel above bumper 1 ��.� 1.9 6 Add for Clear Coat 1 0.8 7 Repl Spoiler 1 82.10 0.8 1.5 8 Add for Clear Coat 1 0.6 9 FENDER & LAMPS 10 Repl RT Fender 1 119.45 3.2 2.6 i1 Add for Clear Coat 1 1.0 12 Add for Edging 1 0.5 13* Repr RT Wheelhouse 1 _ 3.0 1.0 14 Repl RT Splash shield 1 61.80 0.5 15 Repl RT Side marker lamp assembly 1 28.20 Incl 16 WHEELS & FRONT SUSPENSION 17* Repl Wheel alignment front wheel 1 1.8 M 18 DOOR 19* Repr RT Outer panel to 592955 1 —.4.0 2.8 20 Overlap Major Adjacent Panel 1 -0.4 21 Add for Clear Coat 1 0.5 22 Repl. RT Moulding. side 1 104.20 0.2 1-13 ROCKER PANEL 24* Repr RT Panel outer 1 1.0 1.0 25 Overlap Maior Adjacent Panel 1 -0.4 Page: 1 DAMAGE REPORT 2/02/94 at 13:11 ARMSTRONG D. R. 10917•-0003511 Est: R. FELTS Page: WX11_MU-r V IC411_ E ,e 1=1UTCO nC3n'Y THE MARK OF EXCELLENCE 20601 EAST VALLEY BLVD WALNUT, CA 91789- (909) 598-1113 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REPR/ PART LBR PAINT NO. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REPL DESCRIPTION OF DAMAGE QTY COST HRS HRS MISC 26 Add for Clear Coat 1 0.1 27* COLOR MATCH 1 1.0 28* COVER TO ELIMINATE OVERSPRAY 1 0.5 T _7.50 29* -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL i Xi- 7.50 SlAbtotals ===f 410.20 19.8 13.5 15.00 Page: AMAGE: REPORT 2/02/94 at 13:11 ARMSTRONG D.R. 10917-0003511 Est: R. FELTS Wt=tl_hJUT VC-4L_.L.FEE Y 9=1l_JTC3 L►C)ID%e THE MARK OF EXCELLENCE 20601 EAST VALLEY BLVD WALNUT, CA 91789— (909) 598-111 Parts (Si -ib iect to Invoice) 410. LO Labor, 18.0 hrs $ 28.00/hr 504.00 Paint 13.5 hrs $ 28.00/hr 378.00 Paint/Materials 13.5 hrs $ 16.00/hr :43.00 Mech 1.8 hrs $ 50.00/hr 90.00 SubletI'M isc 15.00 --------------------------------------------- SUBTOTAL $ 1640.20 Tax on $ 660.70 at 8.2500% 54.51 _________----------------------------------- GRAND TOTAL f. 1694.71 ----------------------------------------------- INSURANCE PAYS $ 1694.71 Estimate based an MOTOR CRASH ESTIMATING GUIDE. Non -asterisk(}) items are derived from the Guide IE14WI. Database Date 7/94 Double asterisk(**) items indicate part supplied by a supplier other than the original equipment manufacturer. EiEst - A product of CM Information Services Inc. Page: CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AGENDA REPORT AGENDA NO. 7' S TO: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager MEETING DATE: January 3, 1995 REPORT DATE: December 28, 1994 FROM: Bob Rose, Community Services Director TITLE: Resolution No. 95 -XX approving the plans and specifications for the purchase and installation of a picnic shelter at Peterson Park in the City of Diamond Bar. SUMMARY: The installation of an additional picnic shelter at Peterson Park is an approved Capital Improvement Project in the 1994/95 Fiscal Year Budget. The specifications for the new picnic shelter calls for a 20' hexagon structure with a file roof. The new picnic shelter will match exactly the existing shelter at Peterson Park. There is $13,900.00 in Quimby Funds allocated specifically for this project. Also, two donations from the community have been received for this project. One is from the Diamond Bar Chamber of Commerce for $1,500.00, the other is from F.C. International Soccer Club for $600.00, which brings the total amount available for this project to $16,000.00. The Engineer's estimated cost of this project is $16,000.00. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 95 -XX approving the plans and specifications for the purchase and installation of a picnic shelter at Peterson Park in the City of Diamond Bar and direct the City Clerk to advertise for and receive bids. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: Staff Report _ Resolution(s) Ordinance(s) _ Agreement(s) EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST: Public Hearing Notification Bid Specification (on file in Clerk's Office) Other: 1. Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed Yes No by the City Attorney? 2. Does the report require a majority vote? Yes No 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: Terence L., Langer City Manager Frank M. Usher Assistant City Manager Bob Rose Community Services Dir. CITY COUNCIL REPORT AGENDA NO. MEETING DATE: January 3, 1995 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager SUBJECT: Resolution No. 95 -XX approving the plans and specifications for the purchase and installation of a picnic shelter at Peterson Park in the City of Diamond Bar. ISSUE STATEMENT: Shall the City Council adopt Resolution No. 95 -XX approving the plans and specifications for the purchase and installation of a picnic shelter at Peterson Park in the City of Diamond Bar. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 95 -XX approving the plans and specifications for the purchase and installation of a picnic shelter at Peterson Park in the City of Diamond Bar and direct the City Clerk to advertise for and receive bids. BACKGROUND: The installation of an additional picnic shelter at Peterson Park is an approved Capital Improvement Project in the 1994/95 Fiscal Year Budget. There is $13,900.00 in Quimby Funds allocated specifically for this project. Also, two donations from the community have been received for this project. One is from the Diamond Bar Chamber of Commerce for $1,500.00, the other is from F.C. International Soccer Club for $600.00. The donations bring the total amount of funds available to complete this project to $16,000.00. Since the donations were received at the end of last fiscal year, budgeting policies require that a budget adjustment be completed to place the donated funds into the proper expenditure account of the current fiscal year. This adjustment will be completed during the mid -year budget review. The Engineer's estimated cost of this project is $16,000.00. DISCUSSION: The specification's for the new picnic shelter calls for a 20' hexagon structure with a tile roof. The new picnic shelter will match exactly the existing shelter at Peterson Park. The planned location for the new picnic shelter is adjacent to the tot lot. This location was selected due to the large number of requests from the community to have shade available to parents and their young children using the tot lot during the hot summer months. The installation of the new picnic shelter should be completed by Spring Break. This project was reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Commission at their February 24, 1994 meeting and it was recommended as a C.I.P. project for the 1994/95 Fiscal Year Budget. Prepared by: Bob Rose Community Services Director CITY oP DIA] 6mn nxn AGENDA REPORT AGENDA NO. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council MEETING DATE: January 3, 1995 REPORT DATE: December 29, 1994 FROM: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager TITLE: Transmittal of Final Audit Reports for year ended June 30, 1994 SUMMARY: The accounting firm of Thomas, Bigbie & Smith has been retained as auditors for the City of Diamond Bar. In conjunction with this service, final audit reports for FY 93-94 have been prepared and are being transmitted. During FY 93-94, the City received funds from the Federal Government via the Community Development Commission (Community Development Block Grant). As a result, additional reports were prepared and are being transmitted as required by the Single Audit Act. As indicated in the financial reports, the City finished the Fiscal Year in a positive financial position. It should be noted, that contrary to what has been reported, the City of Diamond Bar is not now nor has it ever been invested with the County of Orange Investment Fund. The City's investments are held in the Local Agency Investment Fund which is administered by the State Treasurer's Office. This is a well managed, conservative investment fund which does not allow investments in the type of securities which caused the collapse of the Orange County fund. For additional assurances, also being transmitted is a memorandum received from the State Treasurer, Kathleen Brown which addresses the issue. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the Final Audit Reports for FY93-94 as prepared by Thomas, Bigbie, and Smith. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: Staff Report _ Public Hearing Notification Resolution(s) Bid Spec. (on file in City Clerk's Office) Ordinances(s) X Other Final Audit Reports FY 92-93 _ Agreement(s) SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST: 1. Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed _ Yes_ No by the City Attorney? 2. Does the report require a majority or 4/5 vote? 3. Has environmental impact been assessed? _ Yes_ No 4. Has the report been reviewed by a Commission? _ Yes_ No Which Commission? 5. Are other departments affected by the report? _ Yes_ No Report discussed with the following affected departments: REVIEWED BY: III� Terrkeence L. Bela er City Manager Frank M. Usher Assistant City Manager i da G Ma son Accounting Manager State of California State Treasurer's Office MEMORANDUM DATE: December 7, 1994 = TO: State of California Local Agency Investment Fund Participants FROM: Kathleen Brown State Treasurer SUBJECT: Pooled Money Investment Account Policies and Procedures. 'c Government Code Section 16429.3 states that "money placed with the State Treasurer for deposit in the Local Agency Investment Fund by cities, counties, or special districts shall not be subject to impoundment or seizure by any state official or state agency." I believe that this section clearly prevents the State Pool from ever taking similar action now contemplated by the Orange County Investment Pool. Further, investment practices which precipitated the Orange County bankruptcy filinu are prohibited in the Pooled Money program. Reverses are limited to no more than 10°`o of the portfolio, and must always be matched in maturity to the re -investment. No structured notes or derivative products are purchased against these reverses. There are no Pooled Money dollars in the Orange County Investment Pool, nor has the Pool participated in the past. There is no statutory authority which would allow this office to provide relief or assistance to Orange County. The Orange County situation is extremely unfortunate. However, I believe that this is an isolated occurrence and assure you that the Pooled Money Investment Account Portfolio, including the LAIF, is safe, liquid, and secure. Thomas, Bighie & Smith An Accountancy Corporation Certified Public Accountants City Council City of Diamond Bar Diamond Bar, California Report on Supplementary Schedule of Federal Financial Assistance Independent Auditors' Report Donald L Thomas, CM (Retired) VC, Smith, Jr., CPA Jerry D. Bigbie, CPA Richard A. Teaman, CM We have audited the general-purpose financial statements of the City of Diamond Bar, California, as of and for the year ended June 30, 1994, and have issued our report thereon dated October 7, 1994. These general-purpose financial statements are the responsibility of the City of Diamond Bar, California, management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these general-purpose financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the general-purpose financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the general-purpose financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. Our audit was made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the general-purpose financial statements of the City of Diamond Bar, California, taken as a whole. The accompanying Schedule of Federal Financial Assistance is presented for purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the general-purpose financial statements. The information in that schedule has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the general-purpose financial statements and, in our opinion, is fairly presented in all material respects in relation to the general-purpose financial statements taken as a whole. IJA October 7, 1994 I v e C N` W `110 11 =01 WV 8 Z 030 % 03AI3338 4201 Brockton Avenue, Suite 100 • Riverside, California 92501 9 Telephone (909) 682-4851 • Facsimile (909) 682-6569 City of DiA—nd Bar Schedule of Federal Financial Assistance year Ended June 30, 1994 Federal Pass Thru Beginn1ng CFDA Grantor Proms Fuad Number Number Amount Balance Ending Fund Receipts Disbursements Balance U.S. Department of Housin¢ and Urban Develooment Passed Through Los Angeles County -0- Community Development Commission 14.219 B -92 -UC -06-0505 $ 681,467 S -0 S 136.323 S 136.323 S Total Federal Financial Assistance S -0- S 136,323 $ 136,323 S 0 ��; " ` Thomas, Bigbie & Smith RECEIVED An Accountancy Corporation �� Certified Public Accountants 94 DEC lC L a AM 16 oitkmof J BAR FINANCE DEPT. City Council City of Diamond Bar Diamond Bar, California Single Audit Report on the Internal Control Structure Used in Administering Federal Fbumcial Assistance Programs - No Material Weaknesses When There Are No Reportable Conditions Independent Auditors' Report on the City's Internal Control Structure Over Its Federal Financial Assistance Programs Donald L. Thomas, CPA IRetired) V.C. Smith—1r, CPA Jerry D. Bigbie, CPA Richard A Teaman, CPA We have audited the general-purpose financial statements of the City of Diamond Bar, California, as of and for the year ended June 30, 1994, and have issued our report thereon dated October 7, 1994. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards; Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; and Office of Management and budget Circular A-128, Audits of State and Local Governments. Those standards and OMB Circular A-128 require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the general-purpose financial statements are free of material misstatement. In planning and performing our audit for the year ended June 30, 1994, we considered the internal control structure of the City of Diamond Bar, California in order to determine our auditing procedures for the purpose of expressing our opinions on the general-purpose financial statements of the City of Diamond Bar, California, and to report on the internal control structure in accordance with OMB Circular A-128. This report addresses our consideration of internal control structure policies and procedures relevant to compliance with requirements applicable to federal financial assistance programs. We have addressed internal control structure policies and procedures relevant to our audit of the general-purpose financial statements in a separate report dated October 7, 1994. The management of the City of Diamond Bar, California is responsible for establishing and maintaining an internal control structure. In fulfilling this responsibility, estimates and judgments by management are required to assess the expected benefits and related costs of internal control structure policies and procedures. The objectives of an internal control structure are to provide management with reasonable but not absolute assurance that assets are safeguarded 4201 Brockton Avenue, Suite 100 • Riverside, California 92501 • Telephone (909) 682-4851 • Facsimile (909) 682-6569 against loss from unauthorized use or disposition, that transactions are executed in accordance with management's authorization and recorded properly to permit the preparation of general- purpose financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and federal financial assistance programs are managed in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Because of inherent limitations in any internal control structure, errors, irregularities, or instances of noncompliance may nevertheless occur and not be detected. Also, projection of any evaluation of the structure to future periods is subject to the risk that procedures may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the effectiveness of the design and operation of policies and procedures may deteriorate. For the purpose of this report, we have classified the significant internal control structure policies and procedures used in administering federal financial assistance programs into the following categories: Accounting Controls: Budget Cash Investments Revenue and Receivables - Governmental Funds Interfund Service Charges - Proprietary Fund Types Expenditures for Goods and Services and Accounts Payable Payroll and Related Liabilities Property, Equipment and Capital Expenditures Debt and Debt Service Expenditures Self -Insurance Single Audit and Similar Grant Programs Administrative Controls: General Requirements Political Activity Davis -Bacon Act Civil Rights Cash Management Relocation Assistance and Real Property Management Federal Financial Reports Allowable Cost Drug -Free Workplace Act Administrative Requirements Specific Requirements Types of Services Allowed or Unallowed Approval of Release of Funds Environmental Certification Accounting for Program Income Reviewing Expenditures for Propriety Claims for Advances and Reimbursements Amounts Claimed or Used for Matching For all of the internal control structure categories listed above, we obtained an understanding of the design of relevant policies and procedures and determined whether they have been placed in operation, and we assessed control risk. During the year ended June 30, 1994, the City of Diamond Bar, California, had no major federal financial assistance programs and expended 100 percent of its total federal financial assistance under the following nonmajor federal financial assistance program: Community Development Block Grants. We performed tests of controls, as required by OMB Circular A-128, to evaluate the effectiveness of the design and operation of internal control structure policies and procedures that we considered relevant to preventing or detecting material noncompliance with specific requirements, general requirements, and requirements governing claims for advances and reimbursements and amounts claimed or used for matching that are applicable to the aforementioned nonmajor program. Our procedures were less in scope than would be necessary to render an opinion on these internal control structure policies and procedures. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. Our consideration of the internal control structure policies and procedures used in administering federal financial assistance would not necessarily disclose all matters in the internal control structure that might constitute material weaknesses under standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A material weakness is a condition in which the design or operation of one or more of the internal control structure elements does not reduce to a relatively low level the risk that noncompliance with laws and regulations that would be material to a federal financial assistance program may occur and not be detected within a timely period by employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions. We noted no matters involving the internal control structure and its operations that we consider to be material weaknesses as defined above. However, we noted certain matters involving the internal control structure and its operation that we have reported to the management of the City of Diamond Bar, California, in a separate letter dated October 7, 1994. This report is intended for the information of management and the City Council. However, this report is a matter of public record and its distribution is not limited. October 7, 1994 An Accountancy Corporation Certified Public Accountants Thomas, Bighie & Smith City Council City of Diamond Bar Diamond Bar, California Single Audit Report on Compliance With Specific Requirements Applicable to Nonmajor Federal Financial Assistance Program Transactions Donald L. Thomas, CPA (Retired) VC. Smith, Ir, CPA lerry D. Bigbie, CPA Ehchard A. Teaman, CPA Independent Auditors' Report on the City of Diamond Bar, California Complisince With Its Nonmajor Federal Financial A.ciictance Programs We have audited the general-purpose financial statements of the City of Diamond Bar, California as of and for the year ended June 30, 1994, and have issued our report thereon dated October 7, 1994. In connection with our audit of the general-purpose financial statements of the City of Diamond Bar, California and with our consideration of the City's control structure used to administer federal financial assistance programs, as required by Office of Management and Budget Circular A-128, Audits of State and Local Governments, we selected certain transactions applicable to certain nonmajor federal financial assistance programs for the year ended June 30, 1994. As required by OMB Circular A-128, we have performed auditing procedures to test compliance with the requirements governing types of services allowed or unallowed; approval of release of funds; environmental certification; accounting for program income; andreviewing expenditures for propriety that are applicable to those transactions. Our procedures were substantially less in scope than an audit, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion on the City of Diamond Bar, California compliance with these requirements. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. With respect to the items tested, the results of those procedures disclosed no material instances of no ncompliance with the requirements listed in the preceding paragraph. With respect to items not tested, nothing came to our attention that caused us to believe that the City of Diamond Bar, California, had not complied, in all material respects, with those requirements. This report is intended for the information of management and the City Council. However, this report is a matter of public record and its distribution is not limited. 'Id3a 3ONYNi3 d Y 0 Q N O W V I Ci L1:01wv 83 030 h6 October 7, 1994 C13AI3334 4201 Brockton Avenue, Suite t00 • Riverside, California 92501 • Telephone (909) 682-4851 9 Facsimile (909) 682-6569 An Accountancy Corporation Certified Public Accountants Thomas, BiXEIVEDbie &Smith City Council City of Diamond Bar Diamond Bar, California 94 DEC 28 Al 10: 18 DiAHUNzD BAR FINANCE DEPT. Single Audit Report on Compliance With the General Requirements Applicable to Federal financial Assistance Programs Donald L Thomas, CPA (Retired) V.C. Smith, Jr., CPA Jerry D. Bigbte, CPA Richard A Teaman, Cm Independent Auditors' Report on the City of Diamond Bar. California's Compliance With General Requirements We have audited the general-purpose financial statements of the City of Diamond Bar, California, as of and for the year ended June 30, 1994, and have issued our report thereon dated October 7, 1994. We have applied procedures to test the City of Diamond Bar, California's compliance with the following requirements applicable to its federal financial assistance programs, which are identified in the Schedule of Federal Financial Assistance, for the year ended June 30, 1994: General Requirements: Political Activity Davis -Bacon Act Civil Rights Cash Management Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Federal Financial Reports Allowable Costs Drug-free Workplace Act Administrative Requirements Our procedures were limited to the applicable procedures described in the Office of Management and Budget's Compliance Supplement for Single Audits of State and Local Governments. Our procedures were substantially less in scope than an audit, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion on the City of Diamond Bar, California's compliance with the requirements listed in the preceding paragraph. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. 4201 Brockton Avenue, Suite 100 • Riverside, California 92501 . Telephone (909) 682-4851 • Facsimile (909) 682-6569 T � Thomas, Bigbie & Smith An Accountancy Corporation ! ��r AM �. Certified ed Public Accountants L 19 DIAMOND BAR FINANCE DEFT. City Council City of Diamond Bar Diamond Bar, California Report on the Internal Control Structure Based on an Audit of General -Purpose Financial Statements Performed in Accordance With Government Auditing Standards - No Material Weaknesses When There Are No Reportable Conditions Independent Auditors' Report on the Internal Control Structure of the City of Diamond Bar, California as an Entity Donald L Thomas, CP.A (Retired; VC Smith, jr, CPA Jerry D. Bigbie, CPA Richard A. Teaman, CPA We have audited the general-purpose financial statements of the City of Diamond Bar, California as of and for the year ended June 30, 1994, and have issued our report thereon dated October 7, 1994. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the general-purpose financial statements are free of material misstatement. In planning and performing our audit of the general-ppurpose financial statements of the City of Diamond Bar, California, for the year ended June 30, 1994, we considered its internal control structure in order to determine our auditing procedures for the purpose of expressing our opinion on the general-purpose financial statements and not to provide assurance on the internal control structure. The management of the City of Diamond Bar, California is responsible for establishing and maintaining an internal control structure. In fulfilling this responsibility, estimates and judgments by management are required to assess the expected benefits and related costs of internal control structure policies and procedures. The objectives of an internal control structure are to provide management with reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that assets are safeguarded against loss from unauthorized use or disposition and that transactions are executed in accordance with management's authorization and recorded properly to permit the preparation of general-purpose financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of inherent limitations in any internal control structure, errors or irregularities may nevertheless occur and not be detected. Also, projection of any evaluation of the structure to future periods is subject to the risk that procedures may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the effectiveness of the design and operation of policies and procedures may deteriorate. 4201 Brockton Avenue, Suite 100 • Riverside, California 92501 • Telephone (909) 682-4851 9 Facsimile (909) 682-6569 For the purpose of this report, we have classified the significant internal control structure policies and procedures in the following categories. Budget Cash and Investments Revenue and Receivables - Governmental Funds Interfund Service Charges - Proprietary Fund Types Expenditures for Goods and Services and Accounts Payable Payroll and Related Liabilities Property, Equipment and Capital Expenditures Debt and Debt Service Expenditures Self-insurance For all of the internal control structure categories listed above, we obtained an understanding of the design of relevant policies and procedures and whether they have been placed in operation, and we assessed control risk. Our consideration of the internal control structure would not necessarily disclose all matters in the internal control structure that might be material weaknesses under standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A material weakness is a condition in which the design or operation of one or more of the internal control structure elements does not reduce to a relatively low level the risk that errors and irregularities in amounts that would be material in relation to the general-purpose financial statements being audited may occur and not be detected within a timely period by employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions. We noted no matters involving the internal control structure and its operations that we consider to be material weaknesses as defined above. However, we noted certain matters involvingthe internal control structure and its operation that we have reported to the management of the City of Diamond Bar, California, in a separate letter dated October 7, 1994. This report is intended for the information of management and the City Council. However, this report is a matter of public record and its distribution is not limited. J",;e -� �J,4.A , 41 October 7, 1994 I Thomas, Bigbie #6AIpith An Accountancy° Corporation Certified Public Accountant, City Council City of Diamond Bar Diamond Bar, California 94 DEC 28 AM 10: 20 DIAHOND CAR FINANCE DEPT. Report on Compliance Based on an Audit of General -Purpose FSnancial Statements Performed in Accordance With Government Auditing Standards Donald L Thomas, CPA (Retired VC Smith, jr, CPA Jerry D Btgbie, CP:\ Richard A Teaman, CP 1 We have audited the general-purpose financial statements of the City of Diamond Bar, California as of and for the year ended June 30, 1994, and have issued our report thereon dated October 7, 1994. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. Compliance with laws, regulations, contracts, and grants applicable to the City of Diamond Bar, California, is the responsibility of the City's management. As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, we performed tests of the City of Diamond Bar, California's, compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grants. However, the objective of our audit of the general-purpose financial statements was not to provide an opinion on overall compliance with such provisions. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. The results of our tests indicate that, with respect to the items tested, the City of Diamond Bar, California, complied, in all material respects, with the provisions referred to in the preceding paragraph. With respect to items not tested, nothing came to our attention that caused us to believe that the City of Diamond Bar, California, had not complied, in all material respects, with those provisions. This report is intended for the information of management and the City Council. However, this report is a matter of public record and its distribution is not limited. October 7, 1994 4201 Brockton Avenue, Suite 100 - Riverside, California 92501 - Telephone (909) 682-4851 - Facsimile (909) 682-6569 Donald L. Thomas, CPA (Retiredi Thomas, Bighie & Smith V.C. Smith, Jr., CPA An Accountancy Corporation APPROPRIATIONS LI Mff Jerry D. Bigbie, CPA Certified Public Accountants ANMAL REVIEW COMPLIANCE LETTER Richard A. Teaman, C4 City Council City of Diamond Bar Diamond Bar, California We have applied the procedures enumerated below to the accompanying Appropriations Limit documents of the City of Diamond Bar, California, for the years ended June 30, 1994 and 1995. These procedures, which were agreed to by the League of California Cities and presented in their Article XLH Appropriations Limitation Uniform Guidelines, were performed solely to assist you in meeting the requirements of Section 1.5 of Article XMB of the California Constitution. This report is intended for the information of management and City Council. This restriction is not intended to limit the distribution of this report, which is a matter of public record. The procedures performed and our findings were as follows: 1. We obtained the completed documents required by the Article XHIB Appropriations Limitation Uniform Guidelines, and determined that the limit and annual adjustment factors were adopted by resolution of the City Council. We also determined that the population and inflation options were selected by a recorded vote of the City Council. 2. For the accompanying Appropriations Limit worksheet, we added last year's limit to total adjustments and agreed the resulting amount to this year's limit. 3. We agreed the current year information presented in the accompanying Appropriations Limit worksheet to the other documents referenced in #1 above. 4. We agreed the prior year appropriations limit presented in the accompanying Appropriations Limit worksheet to the prior year appropriations limit adopted by the City Council during the prior year. 5. We compared actual revenues to the Appropriations Limit in the accompanying schedule for 1993-94. 6. We compared budgeted revenues to the Appropriations Limit in the accompanying schedule for 1994-95. These agreed-upon procedures are substantially less in scope than an audit, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion on the accompanying Appropriations Limit worksheet. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. Based on the application of the procedures referred to above, nothing came to our attention that caused us to believe that the accompanying Appropriations Limit worksheet was not computed in accordance with Article XIIIB of the California Constitution. Had we performed additional procedures or had we made an audit of the accompanying Appropriations Limit worksheet and the other completed documents referenced in Nl above, matters might have come to our attention that would have been reported to you. •1d3a 30rlvrllA ave nriol•]vla f Z =OI WV 8 Z 330 h6 October 7, 1994 Q 3 A `3 3 3 b 4201 Brockton Avenue, Suite 100 • Riverside, California 92501 • Telephone (909) 682-4851 • Facsimile (909) 682-6569 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROPRIATIONS LIMT COMPUTATION 1994-95 Local Assessment Roll Change Due to the Addition of Nonresidential New Construction Population Change County Population Growth Nonresidential Average Change Converted to a Ratio Population Change Converted to a Ratio Calculation of Growth Factor 1993 - 94 Limit 1994 - 95 Appropriation Limit ($12,222,333 X 1.07752125) $ 12.222.333 S 13.169.824 1994-95 6.95% .75% 1.0695 1.0075 1.07752125 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ACTUAL REVENUES COMPARED TO APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT 1993-94 Proceeds from Taxes $ 7,049,358 Exclusions -0- Appropriations Subject to Limitation 7,049,358 1993 - 94 Appropriations Limit 12.222.333 Over (Under) Limit $ (5.172.975) Property Taxes Sala Taxa Transient Occupancy Tax Franchises Real Property Transfer Taxes Licenses and Permits Fina and Forfeitures Interest [78%/22%) Motor Vehicle in Lieu Fees Mobile Home in Lieu Fees Homeowners' Property Tax Relief Miscellaneous Revenue From Other Governments Off Highway Tax Refunds and Reimbursements Other Revenue TOTAL GENERAL FUND Traffic Safety Fuad Gas Tax Fuad Proposition A Transit Integrated Waste Management Fund Proposition C Transit Air Quality Improvement Fund Park Fede Fund SB 821 Aasesm-t Districts Community Development Block Grant Fund Park Grant Fund Prop. A -We Parka Capital Project Funds (1) Total General Fund Without These Revenues CITY OF DIAMOND BAR CALCULATION OF PROCEEDS FROM TAXES Actual Revenues for 1993-94 (1) Proceeds Non -Proceeds From From Taxa Taxes Total $ 1,8811800 $ $ 11881,800 2,102,567 2,102,567 220,988 220,988 652,108 652,108 123,772 123,772 740,308 740,308 88,137 88,137 188,953 53,295 242,248 2,494,055 2,494,055 731 731 35,273 35,273 396,665 396,665 1,219 1,219 366 366 35.907 35.907 7,049,358 1,966,786 9,016,144 100,068 100,068 1,397,849 1,397,849 547,043 547,043 86,113 86,113 542,886 542,886 76,665 76,665 101,906 101,906 26,178 26,178 516,360 516,360 136,323 136,323 40,000 40,000 34,833 34,833 134.404 134.404 S 7.049.358 S 5.707.414 $ 12.756.772 S 6.860.405 S 1.913.491 S 8.773.896 78% 22% 100% CITY OF DIAMOND BAR BUDGETED REVENUES COMPARED TO APPROPRIATIONS LEWT 1994-95 proceeds from Taxes Exclusions Appropriations Subject to Limitation 1994-95 Appropriations Limit Over (Under) Limit $ 7,845,300 -0- 7,845,300 13.169.824 $ (5.324.524) Property Taxes Sales Taxes Transient Occupancy Tax Franchises Real Property Transfer Tax Licenses and Permits Fines and Forfeitures Interest [84%/16%] Motor Vehicle in Lieu Fees Mobile Home in Lieu Fees Homeowners' Property Tax Relief Off Highway Tax Other Revenue TOTAL GENERAL FUND Library Services Fuad Traffic Safety Fund Gas Tax Fund Proposition A Transit Proposition C Transit Integrated Waste Management Fund Prop. A. -Safe Pants CDBG Fund Air Quality Improvement Fund Park Fees Fund SB 821 Assessment Districts Capital Project Funds (1) Total General Fund Without These Revenues CITY OF DIAMOND BAR CALCULATION OF PROCEEDS FROM TAXES Budgeted Revenues for 1994-95 (1) Proceeds Non -Proceeds From From Takes Taxes Total $ 2,711,000 $ $ 2,711,000 2,200,000 2,200,000 180,000 180,000 615,000 615,000 95,000 95,000 754,000 754,000 79,000 79,000 201,600 38,400 240,000 2,430,000 2,430,000 6,000 6,000 20,000 20,000 1,700 1,700 14.400 14.400 7,845,300 1,500,800 9,346,100 200,000 200,000 75,600 75,600 1,375,950 1,375,950 603,600 603,600 468,150 468,150 103,927 103,927 2,020,000 2,020,000 433,780 433,780 41,750 41,750 100,000 100,000 21,000 21,000 489,966 489,966 37.500 37.500 S 7.845.300 S 7.472.023 $ 15.317.323 S 7.643.700 S 1.462.400 S 9.106.100 84% 16% 100% CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT Year Ended June 30, 1994 Thomas, Bigbie & Smith An Accountancy Corporation Certified Public Accountants INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT City Council City of Diamond Bar Diamond Bar, California Donald L. Thomas, CPA (Refired) V.C. Smith, Jr., CPA Jerry D. Bigbie, CPA Richard A. Teaman, CPA We have audited the accompanying general purpose financial statements of the City of Diamond Bar, California, as of and for the year ended June 30, 1994, as listed in the table of contents. These financial statements are the responsibility of the City's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the general purpose financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the City of Diamond Bar, California, as of June 30, 1994, and the results of its operations and the cash flows of its proprietary fund types for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Our audit was made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the general purpose financial statements taken as a whole. The supplemental information listed in the table of contents is presented for purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the general purpose financial statements of the City of Diamond Bar, California. Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the general purpose financial statements and, in our opinion is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the general purpose financial statements taken as a whole. October 7, 1994 4201 Brockton Avenue, Suite 100 • Riverside, California 92501 • Telephone (909) 682-4851 • Facsimile (909) 682-6569 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALEFORNIA COMBINED BALANCE SHEET - ALL FUND TYPES AND ACCOUNT GROUPS June 30, 1994 ASSETS Cash (Naw 1 and 3) Accounts Receivable Interest Receivable We from Other Funds (Nona 4) Due $om Odtcr Govemmeats (Note 5) PfqmFi � and 6) OTHER DEBITS Resources Available for Lode -Term ObBgations TOTAL ASSETS AND OTHER DEBITS LIABILITIES Accounts Payable Accrued Liabilities Coups --A,' Abwom Payable - Shm Term Due to Other Pan" Note 4) Deposits dose 11) Claim and Judgements Payable I.00g-Te® Obligations (Now 7, 8, and 9) TOTAL LIABILITIES EQUITY AND OTHER CREDITS brves tam in Oemnl Fixed Assets Retailed Evairys unreserved -Weil And Baleen (Nab lq Reserved for Receivable Reeved for Prepaid Expenditures Reserved for Eoctoaih.aces Reserved for Debt Service Reserved for Svecilic Pmeets and Programs Unreserved - v�qk--e9 TOTAL EQUITY AND OTHER CREDITS TOTAL LIABILITIES, EQUITY AND OTHER CREDITS EMT 1 The accompanying notes are an integral pact of this statement. -2- Fiduciary Proprietary Fund Totals - Oovemm utal Fund Tvva Fund Twos Types Account Gtouoa (Mem Stwh- Ody) Special capital Internal Tmet And General L-9 Term Am 30. Oemral Revenue Proieet Service A -my Fixed Meeh Oblinations 1994 1993 ASSETS AND OTHER DEBITS $ 5,746,990 $ 5,765,120 $ 545,002 $ 412,316 $ 234,013 $ $ $ 12,703,441 $ 11,294,851 128,441 5,073 133,514 55,639 135,950 135,950 119,516 60,953 89,165 150,118 384,068 2,091,251 235,707 2,326,958 857,880 163,416 163,416 84,752 4,007,664 4,007,664 3,594,835 289.384 289.384 910.482 S 8.163.585 $ 6,005.900 S 634.167 S 575.732 $ 234.013 S 4.007.664 $ 289.384 $ 19.910.445 $ 17,302.023 LIABILITIES, EQUITY AND OTHER CREDITS $ 1,081,870 $ 59,530 $ 95,713 $ S S S S 1,237,113 S 1,429,961 90,276 12,842 3,859 106,977 85,432 2" 48 150,118 150 118 384,068 105,129 234,013 339,142 257,332 327,982 289.384 289.364 910.482 1.279.823 222,490 99.572 -0- 234,013 289.384 2.125.282 3.395.257 4,007,664 4,007,664 3,594,835 575,732 575,732 460,655 823,605 823,605 31,346 84,752 88,154 192,029 9,150 289,333 190,231 289,384 289,364 910,482 5,000 275,733 124,404 405,137 5.677.619 5.315.648 401.041 11,394.308 8.634.465 6.883.762 5.783.410 $34,595 575.732 -0- 4,007.664 17.785.163 13.906.766 S 8.163.585 S 6.005.900 S 634.167 S 575.732 $ 234,013 $ 4.007.664 $ 289.384 S 19,910,445 S 17.302.023 The accompanying notes are an integral pact of this statement. -2- CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES - EXH [BIT 2 ALL GOVERNMENTAL FUND TYPES Year Ended June 30, 1994 Totals - (Memorandum may) Special Capital Year Ended June 30. General Revenue Proiect 1994 1993 REVENUES Taxes Special Amts Licenses, Permits and Fees Fines and Forfeits Use of Money and Property Other Revendes TOTAL REVENUES EXPENDITURES General Government - Departmental Gawd Government - Nondepvtweatal Public fav Works Public Parltaa,Recreation and Culture Debtservice Outlay Principal Retirement TOTAL EXPENDITURES EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Operating Transfers In (Ont) Proceeds from Capital Lease EXCESS OF REVENUES AND OTHER SOURCES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING OF YEAR PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT (Note 1J) FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING OF YEAR - AS RESTATED FUND BALANCES -END OF YEAR The accompanying notes aro an integral part of this statement. -3- $ 4,981,235 $ 79,615 $ $ 5,060,850 $4,494,173 499,030 499,030 469,671 740,308 93,132 132,395 965,835 724,694 2,926,724 2,612,322 5,539,046 5,910,715 88,137 99,293 187,430 123,242 242,248 221,952 2,009 466,209 451,077 37.492 880 38.372 101.305 9.016.144 3.606.224 134.404 12.756.772 12.274.877 2,032,369 2,032,369 1,750,558 283,684 140,003 423,687 1,213,410 3,819,724 3,819,724 3,478,006 1,735,770 560,649 13,894 2,310,313 2,094,910 976,957 976,957 822,559 30,927 107,348 1,500,134 1,638,409 1,876,098 450,000 100,000 550,000 100,000 14.790 14.790 9.329.431 808.000 1.628.818 11.766.249 11.335.541 (313,287) 2,798,224 (1,494,414) 990,523 939,336 219,792 (1,708,117) 1,300,930 (187,395) (100,000) (93.495) 1.090.107 (193.484) 803.128 1.239.336 4,454,255 4,668,942 728,079 9,851,276 8,524,302 2.523.002 24.361 2.547.363 87.638 6.977.257 4.693.303 728.079 12.398.639 8.611.940 S 6.883.762 S 5.783.410 S 534.595 513.201.767 $9.951.276 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES - EXHIBIT 3 BUDGET AND ACTUAL - GENERAL, SPECIAL REVENUE AND CAPITAL PROJECT FUND TYPES Year Ended June 30, 1994 The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement. -4- General Fuad Special Revenue Funds Capitol Pmiect Funh Variaacea- Variances- Variances - Favorable Favorable Favorable Budget Actual (Unfavorable) Bud g Actual (Un6vorable) Budaet Actual (Un6vorable) REVENUES Tax" $ 5,226,600 $ 4,981,235 $ (245,365) $ 75,000 $ 79,615 $ 4,615 $ $ $ Special Asseurnants 469,435 499,030 29,595 Keens", Permits and Fees $12,800 740,308 (72,492) 100,000 93,132 (6,865) 127,400 132,395 4,995 Imersovammeptal 3,035,000 2,926,724 (108,276) 4,868,920 2,612,322 (2456,598) Fm" and Forfeits 60,500 $9,137 27,637 75,000 99,293 24,293 Use of Money and Property 200,000 242,248 42,248 97,800 221,952 124,152 2,009 2.009 Other Revenues 15.300 37.492 22.192 880 880 TOTAL REVENUES 9.350.200 9.016.144 (334.056) $.686.155 3.606.224 f2.079.93D 127.400 131.404 7.004 EXPENDITURES General Government - Departmental 2,124,350 2,032,369 91,981 General Goveran" - Nondepaemeatel 326,650 283,6$4 42,966 192,350 140,003 52,347 Public Safety 3,853,275 3,$19,724 33,551 Public Works 2,111,229 1,735,770 375,459 699,208 560,649 128,559 13,894 (13,894) Parks, Recreation mad Culture 950,610 976,957 (26,341) Capitol Outlay 41,400 30,927 10,473 292,015 107,348 184,667 6,136,721 1,500,134 4,636,587 Debt Service: Principal Retirement 450,000 (450,000) 182,980 100,000 52,990 Interest 14.790 (14.79(h TOTAL EXPENDITURES 9.407.514 9.329.431 78.083 1.173.573 808.000 365.573 6.319.701 1.628.818 4.690.$$3 EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES (57,314) (313,287) (255,973) 4,512,582 2,798,224 (1,714,358) (6,192,301) (1,494,41,9 4,697,887 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Operatips Tnasfms In (Out) 485.516 219.792 (265.754) (6.235.148) (1.708.117) 4.527.031 5.558.603 1.300.930 (4.257.673) EXCESS OF REVENUES AND OTHER SOURCES OVER (UNDER) E 7ENDITUM AND OTHER USES S 428.232 (93.495) $ (521.727) 81.722366) 1.090.107 S 2.912.673 S (633.698) (193.4841 S 440.214 FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING OF YEAR 4,454,255 4,669,942 728,079 PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT 2.523.002 24.361 FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING OF YEAR - AS RESTATED 6.977.257 4.693.303 728.079 FUND BALANCES - END OF YEAR $ 6.883,762 $S.783.410 U4.595 The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement. -4- CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN RETAINED EARNINGS - EDIT 4 ALL PROPRIETARY FUND TYPES Year Ended June 30, 1994 OPERATING REVENUES Charges for Services TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES OPERATING EXPENSES Contractual Services TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES OPERATING INCOME NON OPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES) Interest Revenue INCOME BEFORE OPERATING TRANSFERS OPERATING TRANSFERS IN (OUT) NET INCOME RETAINED EARNINGS - BEGINNING OF YEAR RETAINED EARNINGS - END OF YEAR The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement. -5- Internal Service Year Ended June 30. 1994 1993 $ -0- S -0- -0- -0- 89.000 8.573 89.000 8.573 (89.000) (8.573) 16.682 16.581 (72,318) 8,008 187.395 100.000 115,077 108,008 460.655 352.647 $ 575.732 $ 460.655 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS - ALL PROPRIETARY FUND TYPES Year Ended June 30, 1994 EXHIBIT 5 The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement. -6- Internal Service Year Ended June 30. 1994 1993 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Insurance Payments S(252.416) $ (8.573) NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES (252.416) (8.573) CASH FLOWS FROM NONCAPITAL FINANCING ACTIVITIES Operating Transfers In 187.395 100.000 NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY NONCAPITAL FINANCING ACTIVITIES 187.395 100.000 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Interest On Investments 16.682 16.581 NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES 16.682 16.581 NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (48,339) 108,008 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING OF YEAR 460.655 352.647 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF YEAR $ 412.316 $ 460.655 RECONCILIATION OF NET OPERATING INCOME TO NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net Operating Income (Loss) $ (89,000) $ (8,573) Adjustments to Reconcile Net Operating Income to Net Cash Provided (Used) By Operating Activities: Change in Assets and Liabilities: (Increase) m Prepaid Insurance (163.416) NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES $(252.416) $ (8.573) Cash and cash equivalents includes all cash accounts as well as short-term investments with a maturity date within three months of the date acquired by the City. The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement. -6- CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN ORDER OF PRESENTATION Year Ended June 30, 1994 NOTE DESCRIPTION PAGE I Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 8-12 2 Property Tax Calendar 13 3 Composition of Cash 13-15 4 Interfimd Receivables and Payables 15 5 Due from Other Governments 16 6 General Fixed Assets 16 7 Long -Term Obligations 16-17 8 Compensated Absences Payable 17 9 Lease Payable 17 10 Fund Balanoe/Retaiaed Earnings Reserves 17-19 11 Deposits 18-19 12 Joint Venture 19-20 13 City Employees' Retirement Plan (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) 21-23 14 Expenditwu in Excess of Appropriations 24 15 Contingencies 24 -7- CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Year Ended June 30, 1994 1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES and The City Ofprovides Diamond Bar, services: California was incorporated ) phighways ilghw ys a Geaersl Law City. The City operates under a Council -Manager form of government a wrvices, public safety (police > hi wa s and parks, public improvements, community development (planning, building, inning) The financial statements of the City of Diamond Bar, California have been government units. The Governmental Accounting Staaadards Board is the P in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles as applied to reporting Principles. The more significant of the ov standard �g body for establishing governmental accounting and financial 8 elrnmmt's accounting policies reflected in these financial statements are summarized as follows: Ai Description of Entity Included within the financial reporting entity City of Diamond Bar, is solely the City of Diamond Bar. to the City in its entirety, of to a portion thereof included: .Other governmental agencies providing services either State of California County of Los Angeles Tri- Valley Water District Walnut Valley Water District Pomona Unified School District Walnut Valley Unified School District Mom San Antonio Community College District California Polytechnic University Consolidated Fire Protection District The City of Diamond Bother than the City Counci ar does not exercise oversight responsibility over any of the above entities. Each of these agencies is governed by an independently- elected have governing Ms fi� of the City of Diamond Bar. These agencies are not financially dependent on the City, and the City does scope of this financial report, management or operations. Caosequently, financial infofmation for these agencies is not included within the ded be re reported a GASB Code Section 750.703, financial data for joint ventures which do not meet the criteria for inclusion within the reporting entity have been reported in the footnotes. B) Basis of Presentation - Fund Accounting nie accounts each fiord of the City are organized e�� f selbasis of f and account 8 each of which is considered a separate accounting entity. The operations of accounted for with a expenses, as appropriate-�°°crn8 r ouots that comprise its assets, liabilities, fund equity, revenues, and expenditures, or -g- CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Year Faded June 30, 1994 1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Continued B) Basis of Presentation - Fund Accounting - Continued Government resources are allocated to and accounted for in individual funds based upon the purposes for which they are to be spent and the means by which spending activities are controlled. The various fiords are grouped, in the financial statements in this report, into five generic fund types and three broad fiord categories as follows: Governmental Funds General Fund - The General Fund is the general operating fund of the City. It is used to account for all financial resources except those required to be accounted for in another fund. Special Revenue Funds - Special Revenue Funds are used to account for the proceeds of specific revenue resources (other than major projects) that are legally restricted to expenditures for specific purposes. Capital project Funds - Capital Project Funds are used to account for financial resources to be used for the acquisition or construction of major capital facilities (other than those financed by Proprietary and Trust Funds). Proprietary Funds Internal Service Funds - Internal Service Funds are used to account for goods or services provided by one department to other departments on a cost reimbursement basis. The Internal Service Fund of the City of Diamond Bar consists solely of the Self -Insurance Fund. Fiduciary Funds Trust and Agency Funds - Trust and Agency Funds aro used to account for assets held by die City in a trustee capacity or as an agent for individuals, private organizations, other governments, and/or other funds. Agency Funds aro custodial in nature (assets equal liabilities) and do not involve measurement of results of operations. C) Fixed Assets and Long -Team Liabilities The accounting and reporting treatment applied to the fixed assets and long-term liabilities associated with a fund are determined by its measurement focus. All governmental fends are accounted for on a spending or "financial flow" measurement focus. This means that only current assets and current liabilities are generally included on their balance sheets. Thain reported fund balance (net current assets) is considered a measurement of "available spendable resources". Governmental find operating statements present increases (revenues and other financing sources) and decreases (expenditures and other financing uses) in net current assets. Accordingly, they are said to present a summary of sources of 'available spendable resources" during a period. -9- CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Year Ended June 30, 1994 1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Continued C) Fixed Assets and Long -Tenn Liabilities - Continued Fixed assets used in governmental fund type operations (general fixed assets) are accounted for in the General Fixed Assets Account Group, rather than intergovernmental funds. Public domain ('infrastructure-) general feed assets consisting of certain improvements other than buildings, including roads, bridges, curbs and gutters, streets and sidewalks, drainage systems, and lighting systems, are not capitalized as general fixed assets. No depreciation has been provided on general fixed assets. All fixed assets are valued at historical cost or estimated historical cost if actual historical cost is not available. Donated fixed assets are valued at their estimated fair value on the date donated. Long-term liabilities expected to be financed from governmental funds are accounted for in the General Long -Term Obligation Account Group, not in the governmental funds. The two account groups are not "funds". They are concerned only with the measurement of financial position. They are not involved with measurement of results of operations. Noncurrent portions of long-term receivables due to governmental funds are reported on their balance sheets, in spite of their almling measurement focus. Special reporting treatments are used to indicate, however, that they should not be considered "available spendable resources", since they do not represent net current assets. Recognition of governmental fund type revenues represented by noncurrent receivables is deferred until they become current receivables. Noncurrent portions of long-term loans receivable are offset by fund balance reserve accounts. Because of their spending measurement focus, expenditure recognition for governmental fund types is limited to exclude amounts represented by non-current liabilities. Since they do not affect net current assets, such long-term amounts are not recognized as governmental fund expenditures or find liabilities. They are instead reported as liabilities in the General Long Term Obligation Account Group. All proprietary fund types are accounted for on a cost of services or "capital maintenance" measurement focus. This means that all assets and all liabilities (whether current or noncurrent) associated with their activity are included on their balance sheets Their reported fund equity (net total assets) is segregated into contributed capital and retained earnings components. Proprietary fund type operating statements present increases (revenues) and decreases (expenses) in net total assets. D) Basis of Accounting Basis of accounting refers to when revenues and expenditures or expenses are recognized in the accounts and reported in the financial statements. Basis of accounting relates to the timing of the measurements made, regardless of the measurement focus applied. -10- CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Year Ended June 30, 1994 1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Continued D) Basis of Accounting - Continued All governmental funds are accounted for using the modified accrual basis of accounting. Their revenues are recognized when they become measurable and available as net current assets. The primary revenue sources susceptible to accrual are sales taxes, property taxes, special assessments, fines and forfeitures which are considered `measurable" when in the hands of intermediary collection governments and are recognized as revenue at that time. Anticipated refunds of such taxes are recorded as liabilities and reductions of revenues when they are measurable and their validity seems certain. Expenditures are generally recognized under the accrual basis of accounting. Exceptions to this general rule are (1) principal and interest on general long-term debt which is recorded as expenditure on its due date (2) disbursements for inventory type items are considered expenditures at the time of purchase and (3) expenditures aro not divided between years by recording of prepaid expenses. All proprietary funds are accounted for using the accrual basis of accounting. Their revenues are recognized when they are earned, and their expenses are recognized when they are incurred. E) Budgets and Budgetary Acmuntiug The City uses the following procedures in establishing the budgetary data reflected in the financial statements. 1) Before the beginning of the fiscal year the City Manager submits to the City Council a proposed budget for the year commencing the following July I. 2) Public hearings are conducted to obtain taxpayer comments. 3) The budget is subsequently adopted through passage of a resolution. 4) All appropriated amounts are as originally adopted or as amended by the City Council and lapse at year end. 5) Encumbrances and Continuing Appropriations are rebudgeted on July 1 by Council action. 6) Original appropriations are modified by supplementary appropriation and transfers among budget categories. The City Council approves all significant changes. 7) Formal budgetary integration is employed as a management control device during the year for the General, Special Revenue and Capital Project Funds. 8) Budgets for General, Special Revenue and Capital Project Funds are adopted on a basis consistent with generally accepted accounting principles. -11- CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Year Ended June 30, 1994 1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Continued j)i Appropriations Limit of annual appropriationsappropriationsUnder Article XIIIB of the California Constitution (the Gann Spending LimitationInitiative), the City is restricted ere W the amount ons the excess umat either be refunded to the State Controller or returned to roceeds of taxes exceed allowed approPnab ended June 30, 1994, proceeds of taxes did from�Wft proceeds4w throes � rfsed tax rates, rev� � schedules of other refined amm8�ts. For the fiscal yesr the not exceed epproptied-- G) Encumbrances mtracts and other commitments for the expenditure of monies are recorded in order to reserve that Encumbrance accounting, under which parch , extension of formal budgetary mtag d_i_ the Govern—w fund Types•nces outstanding porcionof the applicable spproPfration, is employed since they do not consutate expeaditm- or liabilities. al year -and. am areported as reservations of fiord balance H) Investments on plan agency fund are r'epwWd at fair market value rather thanst co, Investments are stated at coat (see Note 3), except that assets of the deferred lose is recorded if so& declines M considered temporary. in accordance with GASB, Statement 2. If market values decline below cost, m A Claims and judgerequhues for claims be rtncognizod Claims and jadgr�ts aro accounted for in accordance with GASB Codifrcatica Section 050.110, which nobly estimated. � when it is probable that the liability has been mourred at Yat and and the amount of the loss can be reasonably ,n Prior Period Adjrshment ata' property tax revenue relating period adjustment Included in the General Fred is a prior ustment increasing fund balance by $2,523,002 for $2,332,789 in prior y to the settlement with the County of Los Angeles, and $190,213 reversal Of prior years' claims and judgements espendrturea• Included in the Traffic Safety Fund is a prior period 4usten tut of $Z4,361 increasing fimd balance fo' Prior Year reenue$' Ifo Comparative Data de an understanding of changes in the m the a-OmP-y g of prior sesta b order to data ted in each of Comparative total data for the prior year have been prompted comparative (i.e., presentation of pnoT Year totals by find type) data have not bean presented City's financial position and operations- HO`es' COa lex sad difficult to read. the sttd�ts since their incluaroa would make the statements unduly comp L) Total Columns on Combined Statements - Overview _that they are meted only to facilitate financial analysis. Data TOW columns on the Combined Statements are captioned -Memorandum Only" to in cste t al position in conformity with generally s accounting im these columns do not present financial position, results of operations, or changes ah— of this data. principles. Neither is such data comparable to a consolidation. Interfund eliminations have not been made in the aggreg -12- CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Year Ended June 30, 1994 2) PROPERTY TAX CALENDAR Property taxes are assessed and collected each fiscal year according to the following property tax calendar. Lien date March 01 Market Category Levy Date July 01 to June 30 value 1 2 3 Due date November 01 - 1st installment Demand Accounts* March 01 - 2nd inct.11nPnt Delinquent date December 10 - 1st inonlln-at State of California - LAW April 10 - 2nd installment Under California law, property taxes are assessed and collected by the canities up to I % of assessed value, plus other increases approved by the voters. The property taxes go into a pool, and are then allocated to the cities based on complex formulas prescribed by the state statutes. 3) COMPOSITION OF CASH - $12,703,441 The City of Diamond Bar n•intwins a cash and investment pool that is available for use for all funds. Each fund type's position in the pool is reflected in the combined balance sheet as cash. Cash and investments by credit risk, carrying amount and market value of investments at June 30, 1994, consisted of the following -13- -0- Carrying Market Category Amount value 1 2 3 Fiscal Agent Investments - Mutual Funds ** $ 233,274 $ 233,274 $ $ $ Demand Accounts* 232.736 232.736 232.736 466,010 466,010 $ 232.736 $ -0- $ State of California - LAW 12,373,251 12,373,251 Petty Cash 775 775 Total Cash and Investments (Bank Balances) 12,840,036 12,840,036 Outstanding Checks (136.595) (136.595) Total Cash mud Investments (Book Balances) S 12,703.441 $ 12.703.441 * 100 Percent Insured or Collateralized ** Not Subject to categorization. -13- -0- CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Year Ended June 30, 1994 3) COMPOSITION OF CASH - $12,703,441- Continued Classification of Deposits and Investments by Credit Risk GASB statement 3 requires that deposits and investments be classified into three categories of credit risk. These categories are as follows: Deposits: Category 1 - Deposits which are insured or collateralized with securities held by the City or by its agent in the City's name. Category 2 - Deposits which are collateralized with securities held by the pledging financial institution's trust department or agent in the City's name. Category 3 - Deposits which are uncollateralized, or collateralized with securities held by the pledging financial institution or by its trust department or agent but not in the City's name. Investments: Category 1 - Includes investments that are insured or registered or for which the securities are held by the City or its agent in the City's name. Category 2 - Includes uninsured and unregistered investments for which the securities are held by the broker's or dealer's trust department or agent in the City's Category 3 - Includes uninsured and unregistered investments for which the securities are held by the broker or dealer or by its trust department or agent but not in the City's name. The following disclosures are made in accordance with Statement Number 3 of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board: Authorized Investments Under provisions of the City's Investment Policy the City Treasurer may deposit fiords in the following investment media to the extent permitted by applicable law: (1) Securities of the U.S. Government or by its agencies; (2) certificates of deposit or time deposits placed with commercial banks or savings and loan companies; (3) bankers acceptances; (4) negotiable certificates of deposit; (5) commercial paper; (6) Local Agency Investment Fund; (7) repurchase agreements; (g) passbook savings deposits; (9) money market fiords; (10) investment agreements or contacts representing unconditional obligations; (11) Tax-exempt obligations. The City selects its investments based on safety, liquidity and yield. -14- CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Year Ended June 30, 1994 3) COMPOSITION OF CASH - $12,703,441- Continued Local Agency Investment Fund (LAM The LAIF is a special fiord of the California State Treasury through which local governments may pool investments. Each city may invest up to $20,000,000 in the fund. Invests in LAW are highly liquid, as deposits can be converted to cash within twenty-four hours without loss of interest. Investments with LAW are secured by the full faith and credit of the State of California. Collateral for Deposits Under the provisions of the California Government Code, California banks and savings and loan associations are required to secure a city's deposits by Pledging government securities as collateral. The market value of the pledged securities must equal at least 110% of the city's deposits. California law also allows financial institutions to secure city deposits by pledging first bust deed mortgage notes having a value of 150% of a city's total deposits. The collateral for certificates of deposit is generally held in safekeeping by the Federal Home Loan Bank in San Francisco as the third -party trustee. The securities are physically held in an undivided pool for all California public agency depositors. The State Public Administrative Office for public agencies and the Federal Home Loan Bank maintain detailed records of the security pool which are coordinated and updated weekly. The City Treasurer, at his or her discretion, may waive the 110% collateral requirement for deposits which are insured up to $100,000 by the FDIC. 4) INTERFUND RECEIVABLES AND PAYABLES - $150,118 The balances due from and due to other funds as of Jute 30, 1994 are as follows: Due From: Gas Tax $ 2,500 Prop. C - Transit 49,573 Community Development Block Grant 52,059 Prop. A - Safe Parrs 34,833 Traffic Safety 11.153 S 150.118 -15- Due To: General Fund $ 60,953 Capital Improvement Fuad 89,165 $150.118 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS year Boded June 30, 1994 5) DUE FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS - $2,326,958 is $1,592,913 due from the County of Los Angeles m accordance with the settlement agreement between the City and the Included in due from other governments County. 6) GENERAL FIXED ASSETS - $4,007,664 Activities relating to the general fixed assets are presented as follows: BeQinnittq Balance Additions Deletions finding Balance General Government Furniture and Fixtures $ 117,265 340.641 $ 37,796 129.068 $ $ 155,061 12.930 456,779 Vehicles and Equipment 457.906 166.864 12.430 611.840 Total General Government Community Services 1,961,615 1,961,615 854,908 Land 65,025 789,883 579,30 Buildings Improvements 579,301 530.988 530.988(l) Construction In Progress 3.136.929 789.883 530.988 3.395.824 Total Community Seryicea $ 3,594.835 S 956.747 f 543.918 � 4,007.664 Total General Fixed Assets assets completed and placed in nervine and has been included with the additions to Buildings. (1) The deletion in Construction In Progress represents constructed 7) LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS - $289,384 Activities relating to long-term obligations are presented as follows: Date of Years of Rates of Amount Beginning New Matured Ending Indebtedness During Year Balance Description Issue Maturity Interest Authorized Balance Compensated Absences Payable N/A N/A N/A $ N/A $ 90,629 $ $ 1,245 $ 89,384 (Note 7)* Advances - County of L.A. 4/18/89 N/A Variable 400,000 519,853 300,000 519,853(l) -0- 100.000 200.000 Lease Payable (Note 8) 7-1-92 1992-1995 S 910.482 -0- S 621.098 S 289.384 Tota" Los Angeles County Treasury Pool Rate ** _ As Monies Become Available $450,000 and a prior period adjustment of $69,853. (1) This amount represents principal retirement of -16- CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Year Ended June 30, 1994 7) LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS - $289,384 - Continued The future debt requirements are presented below: Lease Payable Year Principal Interest 1995 $ 100,000 $ 9,860 1996 100.000 4.930 S 200.000 S 14.790 8) COMPENSATED ABSENCES PAYABLE - $89,384 After twelve months continuous service with the City, full time employees receive from ten (10) to twenty (20) days vacation each year depending upon laugth of service. Vacation can be aocmm,l.ted up to a maximum of 20 days. Unused vacation may be cashed in upon leaving employment with the City. City employees receive 3.08 hours of sick leave per pay Period and can be awan-d.ted up to a maxinnm of 144 hours. Unused sick lave may be cashed in upon leaving employment at the rate of 1/2 the employee's current rate of pay. Other than $2,548 considered short-term, the liability for compensated absences will be funded, when required, from future City operations. 9) LEASE PAYABLE - $200,000 The City has entered into a lase agreement as lessee for financing the acquisition of a reservoir site. This agreement qualifies as a capital lase for accounting purposes and, therefore, the lase has been recorded at the present value of the future minirmom lase payments. Payments of principal and interest ate payable in annual imatrllm'nrs commencing July 1, 1992. The interest payments are based on the average amoral percentage imterat paid on public investments made through the Local Agency Investment Fund of the State of California. 10) FUND BALANCE/RETAINED EARNINGS RESERVES Reserves segregate portions of food balance and retained earnings that are not available spendable resources. The various reserves established as of June 30, 1994 aro described below and tabulated as follows: Special Revenue Capital Project -17- Fund Funds Funds Reserved For: Receivable $ 823,605 $ $ Encumbrances 88,154 192,029 9,150 Debt Service 289,384 Specific Projects and Programs 5.000 275.733 124.404 Total S 1.206.143 S 467.762 S 133.554 -17- CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Year Ended June 30, 1994 10) FUND BALANCE/RETAINED EARNINGS RESERVES - Continued Reserved for Receivable - These reserves represent the noncurrent portion of the City's receivables which are not available spendable resources. Reserved for Encmnbrances - These reserves represent the portion of purchase orders awarded for which the goods or services had not yet been received at June 30, 1994. Although all appropriations lapse at year-end even if encumbered, the City intends either to honor the contracts in progress or to cancel them. Reserve for encumbrances are rebudgeted on July 1, by Council action. Reserved for Debt Service - These reserves for Debt Service represent reserves accumulated by the City of Diamond Bar that are legally restricted to the payment of long-term debt principal and interest amounts that mature in future years. Reserved for Specific Projects and Programs - These reserves represent specific projects and programs for which Council has made commitment toward completion. 11) DEPOSITS - $339,142 Included in this amount is Deferred Compensation as follows: The City offers its employees a deferred compensation plan created in accordance with Internal Revenue Code Section 457. The plan, available to all City employees, permits them to defer a portion of their salary until future years. The deferred compensation is not available to employees until termination, retirement, death or unforeseeable emergency. All amounts of compensation deferred under this plan, all property and rights purchased with these amounts and all income attributable to those amounts, property or rights are (until made available to the employee or other beneficiary) solely the property and rights of the City (without being restricted to the provisions of benefits ander the Plan), subject only to the claims of the City's general creditors. Participants' rights under the plan are equal to those of general creditors of the City in the amount equal to the fair market value of the deferred account for each participant. The City believes that it is unlikely that it will use the assets to satisfy the claims of general creditors in the future. -18- CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Year Ended June 30, 1994 11) DEPOSITS - $339,142 - Continued The following is a summary of the increases and decreases of the fund for the year ended June 30, 1994. Fund Assets, Beginning of Year $ 178,845 Deposits 54,069 Interest 9,458 Administrative Expenses (491) Disbursements (7.868) Fund Assets, End of Year S 234.013 12) JOINT VENTURE The City is a member of the Southern California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (Authority). The following joint venture disclosures are made in compliance with GASB Cade Section J50.103: A) Description of Joint Powers Authority The Authority is comprised of 65 n&..drera and is organized under a Joint powers Agreement pursuant to the California Government Code. The purpose of the Authority is to arrange and a4n ini-ter programs of insurance for the pooling of self-insured losses and to purchase excess insurance coverage. Each member city has a representative on the Board of Directors. Officers of the Authority are elected annually by the Board members. B) Self -Insurance Programs of the Authority General Liability Insurance: Amoral deposits are paid by member cities and are adjusted retrospectively to cover costs. Each member city, including Diamond Bar, self -insures for the fret $10,000 of each loss. Participating cities then sham in the next $10,000 to $500,000 per loss occurrence. Specific coverage includes co..uptehcasive and general automotive liability. personal injury, oontractual liability, snare and omissions and certain other coverage. Beginning with fiscal year 1987, the Authority became fully self-insured. Separate deposits are collected from member cities to cover claims between $500,000 and $10,000,000. These deposits are also subject to retrospective adjustment. Workers' Compensation: Periodic deposits are paid by member cities and are adjusted retrospectively to cover costs. Each member city has a specific retention level. Member cities do not share or pay leases of other cities under $50,000. Losses of $50,000 to $250,000 are prorated among all Participating cities on a payroll basis. Losses in excess of $250,000 are covered by excess insurance purchased by the participating cities, as a part of the pool, to a limit of $10 million. The City of Diamond Bar does not participate in the Authority's Workers' Compensation Program. Property Protection: The City of Diamond Bar participates in the All Risks Property Protection Program, which is primarily underwritten by a casualty insurance company. The annual deposits paid by participating member cities are based upon deductibility levels and are not subject to retroactive adjustments. -19- CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Year Ended June 30, 1994 12) JOINT VENTURE - Continued C) Condensed Financial Information of the Authority Noted below is the condensed audited balance shoat of the Authority as of June 30, 1992 and 1993: 1992 1993 Assets $ 70.844.475 $ 76.086.530 Liabilities to Member Cities (All Current) $ 63,816,905 $ 58,310,507 Fund Equity - Reserved for insurance Claims and Lasses 7.027.570 17.776.023 S 70.844.475 $ 76.086.530 As a result of operations for the year ended June 30, 1993, fund equity, reserved, increased by $10,748,453. Noted below is the condensed audited statement of revenues, expenditures, and changes in fud equity of the Authority for the year ended June 30, 1992 and 1993: 1991-92 1992-93 Revenues $ 26,962,103 $ 22,588,167 Expenditures 26.140.434 11.839.714 Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures 821.669 10.748.453 Fund Equity - July 1 6.205.901 7.027.570 Fund Equity - June 30 S 7.027.570 S 17.776.023 The Authority has no long-term debt. June 30, 1994 information was not available at the date of this report. The aforementioned information is not included in the accompanying financial statements. Separate financial statements of the Insurance Authority may be obtained at 4952 La Palma Avenue, La Palma, California 90623. -20- CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Year Ended June 30, 1994 13) CITY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Plan Description The City of Diamond Bat contributes to the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), an agent mnitiple-0mployer public employee retirement system that acts as a common investment and 74minixtrative agent for participating public entities within the State of California. The total covered payroll for employees participating in the System for the year ended June 30, 1994 was $1,152,693. The total payroll for the year was $1,187,346. All full-time and part-time benefitted City employees are eligible to participate in the System Part-time non -benefitted hourly employees do not participate in the system. Benefits vest after five yeas of service. City employees who retire at or after age fifty with five years of credited service are entitled to an annual retirement benefit, payable monthly for life, in an amount that varies from 1.092 percent at age fifty to a +r -:imam of 2.418 percent at age sixty-three of the thine highest yam' salary for non -safety employees for each year of credited service. The system also provides death and survivor's benefits. These benefit provisions and all other requirements are established by State statute and City ordinance. Employee and Employer Contribution Obligations The City makes the contributions required of City employees on their behalf and for their account. The rate is set by statute and therefore remains unchanged from year to year. The present rate for local miscellaneous members is 7 % of their annual wages. The City is required to contribute the remaining amounts necessary to fund the benefits for its members, using the actuarial basis recomn—ul d by the PERS actuaries and actuarial consultants and adopted by the Board of Administration. Funding Status and Progress The amount shown below as the 'pension benefit obligation' is a standardized measure of the present value of pension benefits, adjusted for the effects of step -rate benefits, estimated to be payable in the future as a result of employee service to date. The measure is intended to help assess the funding status of the a going -concern basis, assess program made in swinull-ti syr m ng sufficient assets to pay benefits when due, and make comparisons among employers. The meastue is the actuarial present value of credited projected benefits and is independent of the funding method used to determine contributions to the System. The pension benefit obligation was computed as part of an actuuial valuation pc,fu..L od as of June 30, 1993. Significant actuarial assumptions used in the valuation include (a) a rate of return on the investment of present and future assets of 8.75 percent a year compounded annually, (b) projected salary increases of 5.25 percent a year compounded annually, attributable to inflation, and across the board real salary increases, (c) additional projected salary increases of 1.75 percent a year, attributable to seniority/merit, and (d) no post-retirement benefit increases. -21- CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Year Ended June 30, 1994 13) CITY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN (Det -coed Benefit Pension Plan) - Continued The total unfunded pension benefit obligation applicable to the City employees was $(90,405) at June 30, 1993, as follows: Pension Bent Obligation: Retirees and Beneficiaries Currently Receiving Benefits and Terminated Employees Not Yet Receiving Benefits $ 17,624 Current Employees: AcclimulPted Employee Contributions Including Allocated Investment Earnings 222,777 Employer -Financed Vested -0- Employer-Financed Non Vested 143.590 Total Pension Benefit Obligation 383,991 Net Assets Available for Benefits At Cost (Ma&et Value = $564,065) 474.396 Unfunded pension Benefit Obligation S (90.405) Changes In The Pension Benefit Obligation From Inst Year Due To: Changes in Benefit Provisions $ -0- Changes in Actuarial Assumptions S (2.535) Actuarial information relating to the plan was not available from PERS at June 30, 1994. Actuarially Detamined Contnbudon Requirements and Contribution Made PERS uses the Entry Age Normal Actuarial Cost Method which is a projected benefit cost method. That is, it takes into account those benefits that are expected to be earned in the future as well as those already accrued. According to this cost method, the normal cost for an employee is the level amount which would fund the projected benefit if it were paid annually from date of employment until retirement. PERS uses a modification of the Entry Age Cost method in which the employer's total normal cast is expressed as a level percent of payroll. PERS also uses the level percentage of payroll method to amortize any unfimded actuarial liabilities. The amortization period of the unfimded actuarial liability ends on June 30, 2019. The significant actuarial assumptions used to compute the actuarially determined contribution requirement are the same as those used to compute the pension benefit obligation, as previously described. -22- CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Year Ended June 30, 1994 13) CITY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN (Defined Benefit Pension Platt) - Continued The contribution to the system for 1994 of $153,735 was trade in accordance with actuarially determined requirements computed through an actuarial valuation performed as of June 30, 1993. The contribution consisted of (a) $153,746 normal cost (13.338 percent of current covered payroll) and (b) ($11) amortization of the tmfunded actuarial accrued liability (-0.001 percent of current covered payroll). The contributions were paid entirely by the City. TREND INFORMATION Trend information gives an indication of the progress made in aw-nailating sufficient assets to pay benefits wharf due. System wide ten year tread information may be found in the California Public Employees' Retirement System Annual Report. Ten year trend information for the City of Diamond Bar is not provided in this report. Therefore, within the City's financial statement, tea years of historical trend information are required since the annual report for PERS does not reflect information for individual agencies. 198990 was the first year the City participated in PERS. Until tea years of data are available, as many years as aro available should be presented. Therefore, the trend information for 1989-90 through 1993-94 is summarized as follows: *Not yet available **•Piers contributions were made in accordance with actuarially determined requirements. There were no post employment benefits provided to City employees other than the pension plan. -23- (5) (6) (7) (4) Estimated Unfunded Pension Employer Contributions (1) (2) Unfunded Annual Covered Benefit Obligation Expressed As Fiscal Year Net Assets Pension (3) Pension Benefit Payroll For As A Percentage A Percentage Of Annual Ending Available For Benefit Percentage Funded Obligation The Succeeding Of Covered Payroll Covered Payroll June 30 Benefits Obligation (1)/(2) (2)41) Fiscal Year (4)/(5) *• 1990 $ 25,070 $ 28,880 86.8% $ 3,810 $ 312,210 1.2% 13.856% 1991 131,800 122,060 108.0% (9,740) 936,030 -1.0% 13.856% 1992 310,680 263,230 118.0% (47,460) 1,106,050 -4.3% 14.874% 1993 474,390 383,990 123.5% (90,410) 1,009,850 A.0% 13.602% 1994 * * * w * * 13.337% *Not yet available **•Piers contributions were made in accordance with actuarially determined requirements. There were no post employment benefits provided to City employees other than the pension plan. -23- CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Year Ended June 30, 1994 14) EXPENDITURES IN EXCESS OF APPROPRIATIONS Excess of expenditures over appropriations in individual funds are as follows: Fund Excess Gas Tax Fund $ 16,348 These were financed through beginning fund balances and revenues in excess of estimated revenues. 15) CONTINGENCIES As of June 30, 1994, in the opinion of the City Administration, there are no outstanding matters which have a significant effect on the financial position of the funds of the City. -24- -25- CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA GENERAL FUND - SCHEDULE 1 STATEMENT OF REVENUES - BUDGET AND ACTUAL Year Ended June 30, 1994 Budget Actual Property Taxes $ 2,201,600 $ 1,881,800 Sales Tax 2,200,000 2,102,567 Transient Occupancy Taxes 150,000 220,988 Franchises 615,000 652,108 Real Property Transfer Taxes 60,000 123,772 Licenses and Permits 812,800 740,308 Fines and Forfeits 60,500 88,137 Interest 200,000 242,248 Motor Vehicle in Lieu Fees 2,500,000 2,494,055 Mobile Home in Liar Fees 7,000 731 Homeowners' Property Tax Relief 25,000 35,273 Miscellaneous Revenue from Other Governments 503,000 396,665 Refunds and Reimbursements 366 Other Revenues 15.300 37.126 TOTAL $ 9.350.200 S 9.016.144 -25- City Council City Attorney City Manager City Clerk Finance Community Promotion Planning Building and Safety Emergency Preparation General Government Police Fire Animal Control Public Works Community Services Parks Capital Outlay Principal Retirement TOTAL CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA GENERAL FUND - STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES - BUDGET AND ACTUAL Year Ended June 30, 1994 -26- S Budeet 93,910 420,000 336,000 238,440 196,750 119,650 473,900 220,000 25,700 326,650 3,795,749 7,526 50,000 2,111,229 621,100 329,510 41,400 S 9.407.514 SCHEDULE 2 $ 92,956 405,012 327,585 237,448 185,537 92,830 473,026 194,975 23,000 283,122 562 3,762,539 7,359 49,826 1,735,770 632,453 344,504 30,927 450.000 $ 9.329.431 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA COMBINING BALANCE SHEET - SCHEDULE 3 ALL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS Page 1 June 30, 1994 -27- Community Traffic Gas Prop. A Solid Park Fees A.D. Development Safety Tax Transit Waste Fund SB 821 No. 38 Block Grant ASSETS ASSETS Cash $ $ 2,478,797 $ 917,535 $ 45,149 $ 275,733 $ 162,403 $ 251,121 $ Accounts Receivable 5,073 Due from Other Governments 11.153 48.074 8.814 62.765 TOTAL ASSETS $ 11.153 S 2.478.797 S 965.609 S 50.222 $ 275.733 S 162.403 $ 259.935 $ 62.765 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES LIABILITIES Acoounts Payable $ $ $ 6,188 $ 6,909 $ $ $ 20,752 $ 9,590 Accrued Liabilities 936 61 2,762 7,092 1,116 Due to Other Funds 11.153 2.500 52.059 TOTAL LIABILITIES 11.153 3.436 6.249 9.671 -0- -0- 27.844 62.765 FUND BALANCES Reserved for Encumbrances 121,747 Reserved for Specific Projects and Programs 275,733 Unreserved - Undesignated 2.353.614 959.360 40.551 162.403 232.091 TOTAL FUND BALANCES -0- 2.475.361 959.360 40.551 275.733 162.403 232.091 -0- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES $ 11.153 $ 2.478.797 S 965.609 $ 50,222 S 275.733 S 162.403 $ 259.935 S 62.765 -27- CITY OF DIAMOND BAB., CALIFORNIA COMBINING BALANCE SHEET - ALL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS June 30, 1994 SCHEDULE 3 Page 2 _28_ A.D. A. D. Prop. C Air Quality Park Grant prop. A Totals - June 30. No. 39 No. 41 Transit improvement Fund Safe Parks 1994 1993 ASSETS ASSETS Cash $ 42,524 $ 150,413 $1,381,608 $ 59,837 $ $ $ 5,765,120 $4,713,733 Accounts Receivable Due from Other Governments 2.909 4.881 46.950 15.328 34.833 5,073 235.707 6,160 317.569 TOTAL ASSETS S 45.433 S 155.294 $1.428.558 S 75.165 S -0- $ 34.833 S 6.005.900 $ 5.037.462 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES LIABILITIES Accounts Payable $ 1,108 $ 7,783 $ $ 7,200 $ $ $ 59,530 $ 114,422 Accrued Liabilities 285 590 12,842 1,571 Dae to Other Funds 49.573 34.833 150.118 252.527 TOTAL LIABILITIES 1.108 8.068 49.573 7.790 -0- 34.833 222.490 368.520 FUND BALANCES Reserved for Encumbrances 3,818 192,029 52,925 Reserved for Specific Projects and ProBf— Unreserved - Undmaigp-ted 44.325 147.226 1.375.167 67.375 275,733 5.315.648 4.616.017 TOTAL FUND BALANCES 44.325 147.226 1.378.985 67.375 -0- -0- 5.783.410 4.668.942 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES S 45.433 $ 155.294 $1.428.558 S 75.165 S -0- S 34.833 S 6.005.900 $ 5.037.462 _28_ -29- CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES - SCHEDULE 4 ALL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS Page 1 Year Ended June 30, 1994 Community Traffic Gas Prop. A Solid Park Fees A. D. Development Safetv Tax Transit Waste Fund SB 821 No. 38 Block Grant REVENUES Franchises $ $ $ $ 79,615 $ $ $ $ Spocial Assessments 276,914 Licenses, Permits and Fees 93,132 Intergovernmental 1,288,588 517,536 5,218 19,761 135,443 Fines and Forfeits 99,293 Use of Money and Property 775 109,261 29,507 1,280 8,774 6,417 8,647 Other Revenues 880 TOTAL REVENUES 100.068 1.397.849 547.043 86.113 101.906 26.178 285.561 136.323 EXPENDITURES General Government - Nondepartmental 16,348 45,105 42,062 Public Works 28,606 23,260 172,555 57,943 Capital Outlay 5.802 54.560 32.750 TOTAL EXPENDITURES -0- 16.348 79.513 65.322 -0- -0- 227.115 90.693 EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES 100,068 1,381,501 467,530 20,791 101,906 26.178 58,446 45,630 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Operating Transfers In (Out) (124.429) (1.349.535) (2.000) (14.360) (20.000) (45.630) EXCESS OF REVENUES AND OTHER SOURCES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES (24.361) 31.966 465.530 20.791 87.546 6.178 58.446 -0- FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING OF YEAR 2,443,395 493,830 19,760 188,187 156,225 173,645 PRIOR PERIOD ADJUS'T'MENT 24.361 FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING OF YEAR - AS RESTATED 24.361 2.443.395 493.830 19.760 188.187 156.225 173.645 -0- FUND BALANCES - END OF YEAR S -0- S 2.475.361 $ 959.360 $ 40.551, $ 275.733 S 162.403 S 232.091 S -0- -29- -30- CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES ALL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS - SCHEDULE 4 Page 2 Year Ended June 30, 1994 A. D. A. D. Prop. C Air Quality Park Grant Prop. A Totals -Year Ended June 30. No. 39 No. 41 Transit Imoroveme t Fund Safe Parks 1994 1993 REVENUES Franchises $ a a a $ $ Special Assessments %,720 125,396 $ 79,616 a 82,246 Licenses, Permits and Poen 499,030 469,671 Intergovernmental93,132 Pines and Forfeits 4%,228 74,715 40,000 34,833 2,612,322 2,618,515 Use of Mone and Pro Y PAY 3,203 6,480 46,658 1,950 99,293 98,927 Other Revenues 221,952 198,418 880 TOTAL REVENUES 99.923 130.876 542.886 76.665 40.000 34.833 3.606.274 3.467.776 EXPENDITURES General Government - NondepaRmental Public Works36,488 160,871 117,414 140,003 620,715 Capital ply 560,649 514,453 14.236 107.348 67.629 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 160.871 117.414 -0- 50.724 -0- -0- 808.000 1.202.797 EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES (60,948) 13,462 542,886 25,941 40,000 34,833 2,798,224 2,264,979 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Operating Trawlers In (Out) (77.330) (40.000) (34.633) (1.706.117) (1.590.757) EXCESS OF REVENUES AND OTHER SOURCES OVER(UNDER) EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES (60.948) 13.462 465.556 25.941 -0- -0- 1.090.107 674.222 FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING OF YEAR 105,273 133,764 913,429 41,434 4,668,942 3,994,720 PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT 24.361 FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING OF YEAR - AS RESTATED 105.273 133.764 913.429 41.434 -0- -0- 4.693.303 3.994.720 FUND BALANCES - END OF YEAR $ 44.325 $ 147.226 $1.378.985 $ 67.375 $ -0- $ -0- $5.783.410 $ 4.668.942 -30- CITY cM�o� BAR, CALIFORNIASBF CAAL pRROj1, 1— 30. 1994 SCHEDULE 5 ASSETS Grand ° Traffic cvitRI Mitigation lnV'nwv evwQl - Jume 30, Cast ASSETS 199TOWS _19993 Due from Other Ful TOTAL ASSETS $ 413,720 $ $ 131,282 $ 545,002 $ 753, 304 $ 413.720 $61 LIABILITIES LIABILITIES AND � $ 220,447 S 634,167 $ 885.565 FUND BALANCES Accounts Payable AccnW liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 3,050 ---479 $ $ 92,663 $ 95,713 $ FUND BALANCE -- 3.380 3.859 I57,744 4Z Reftvedfor umbraooes 3.529 96.043 1l -1-d for Spgyfic 99.572 157,786 Used - U�eiSnatad and 8ra�us 9,150 TOTAL FUND BALANCES 401.061 124,404 91150 14,698124,404 TOTAL LIABLE FUND B LTIES AND ALAN 410,191 - ¢ 401.041 713,381 S 413.72 0 124•4o4 534.595 728.079 -0 $ 220,447 f 634,167 ; gg5,865 -31- CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES - SCHEDULE 6 ALL CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS Year Ended June 30, 1994 REVENUES Licenses, Permits and Fees Use of Money and Property TOTAL REVENUES EXPENDITURES Public Works Capital Outlay Debt Service: Principal Retirement Interest TOTAL EXPENDITURES EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Operating Transfers In (Out) Proceeds from Capital Lease EXCESS OF REVENUES AND OTHER SOURCES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING OF YEAR FUND BALANCES - END OF YEAR -32- Totals - Grand Traffic Capital Year Ended June 30. Avenue Mitigation Improvement 1994 1993 $ $ 10,000 $ 122,395 $ 132,395 $ 2.009 2.009 7.545 -0- 10.000 124.404 134.404 7.545 10,971 2,923 13,894 7,776 21,679 748,620 729,835 1,500,134 1,792,027 100,000 100,000 100,000 14.790 14.790 32.650 748.620 847.548 1.628.818 1.899.803 (32,650) (738,620) (723,144) (1,494,414) (1,892,258) 453,382 847,548 1,300,930 1,367,473 400.000 (32,650) (285,238) 124,404 (193,484) (124,785) 442.841 285.238 -0- 728.079 852.864 S 410.191 S -0- S 124.404 $ 534.595 S 728.079 AGENDA ITEM 9.3 NO DOCUMENTATION INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council FROM: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager 16 RE: Request For Proposal - Management Audit Of Engineering/Public Works Department DATE: January 3, 1995 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the dissemination of Requests For Proposal related to the management audit of the Engineering/Public Works Department. DISCUSSION: With the adoption of the Fiscal Year 1994-95 Municipal Budget, the Council approved a management audit of the Engineering/Public Works Department. The proposed Request For Proposal for managing audit services is the initial step in following through with the FY 94-95 Budget recommendation and approval. The purpose of the management audit is to compare and contrast the relative efficiencies, economies and effectiveness of 1) a full-time employee staff department; 2) a private - sector engineering firm department; and, 3) an integrated private -sector and full-time employee staffed department. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS I A 11 ('JN"'b 1;AIS GENERAL INFORMATION The City of Diamond Bar requests proposals for the purpose of providing a management audit of the Engineering/Public Works Department. The City of Diamond Bar is a newly incorporated general law city (April 1989), with the Council/Manager form of government. The City has a staff of 25 full-time employees. The Engineering Department consists of four full-time City staff employees: Senior Engineer, Assistant Engineering, Administrative Assistant, and Secretary. In addition to the City staff members, the City contracts with a private -sector civil engineering firm for the provision of City Engineer/Public Works Director services. Plan checking, public works inspection, soils/geotechnical and other technical services are provided, through contracts with private -sector engineering firms. The management audit is intended to serve several important purposes: Review of the organization structure, operations and workload, and recommend opportunities to economically improve service delivery to the customers and the community. Review of private -sector, contract engineering services compared with full-time City staff engineering services. Identify opportunities to increase operational efficiency and effectiveness as a result of information developed through the management audit. Receive the benefits of an objective, independent perspective in the review and analysis of the Engineering/Public Works Department. The management audit is to be an administrative tool, designed to be constructive in nature, to assist staff in improving management systems, where applicable, as well as offering opportunities to increase efficiency and effectiveness. WORK STATEMENT The management audits shall be conducted in accordance with Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS). In the context of the GAGAS, the management audit will focus on reviewing compliance with laws, regulations and policies; economy and efficiency of operations; and, effectiveness in achieving program results. There are a minimum of four tasks anticipated to be performed. However, the delineated tasks are not intended to be necessarily all inclusive. Proposers should suggest those tasks that they believe, in their professional judgment, need to be accomplished. The four work tasks include: Familiarization with the staffing and physical operations, including the goals and objectives of the engineering/public works department. Review of the policies, procedures and regulations which are used to plan and control the operations and achieve the objectives. Appraisal and evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of the staffing profile that is used to achieve departmental and City goals and objectives. Prepare a report of analysis, findings and recommendations to the City Manager. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS Proposal should set forth a work plan, which would be the basis for the accomplishment the objectives of requested proposal. Identify the specific individuals who would be responsible for completing the tasks of the work plan, including relevant education and experience in similar projects. Submit a management audit schedule indicating the estimated amount of time required to accomplish the objectives requested. Proposed cost of services to accomplish the objectives of requested proposal (sealed under separate cover). To be eligible for consideration, interested firms must submit seven (7) copies of their proposal to the City no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 1994, addressed to: City of Diamond Bar Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager 21660 E. Copley, Suite 100 Diamond Bar, CA 91765. SELECTION PROCESS Staff will review proposals for compliance with the requirements of this RFP, and shall make the final determination shall be based upon the relevant education, experience and expertise of the firm and of the individuals proposed to accomplish the objectives of the proposed management audit. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals submitted and/or request additional information. If you have any questions regarding this RFP, please contact Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager, at (909) 396-5666. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AGENDA REPORT AGENDA NO. cf. . C5 TO: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager MEETING DATE: January 3, 1995 REPORT DATE: December 28, 1994 FROM: George A. Wentz, Interim City Engineer TITLE: Neighborhood Traffic Study for the Pathfinder Road/Brea Canyon Road/Diamond Bar Boulevard Triangle Area SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Traffic and Transportation Commission's recommendation of November 10, 1994, staff solicited proposals to conduct a comprehensive neighborhood traffic study of the area bounded by Pathfinder Road, Brea Canyon Road, and Diamond Bar Boulevard from qualified on-call engineering firms. Three proposals were received by the City. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council award a contract to DKS Associates for an amount not -to -exceed $9,890.00 plus provide a contingency in the amount of $1,500.00 or a total of $11,390.00. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: X_ Staff Report _ Resolution(s) Ordinances(s) JF Proposal(s) EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST: Public Hearing Notification Bid Specification (on file in City Clerk's Office) Other: 11/10/94 TIT Minutes 1. Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed by the City reviewed by the City Attorney? Yes X No 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 _ No which Commission? Traffic i Transportation Commission 5. Are other departments affected by the report? Yes X No Report discussed with the following affected departments: N/A REVIEWED BY: ( '�'l - Teri:ence L Belanger City Mana Frank M. Usher Assistant City Manager Georgi . Interim City Engineer MEETING DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL REPORT AGENDA NO. January 3, 1995 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager Neighborhood Traffic Study for the Pathfinder Road/Brea Canyon Road/Diamond Bar Boulevard Triangle Area ISSUE STATEMENT: Should a contract be awarded to DKS Associates to conduct the neighborhood traffic study of the area bounded by Pathfinder Road, Brea Canyon Road, and Diamond Bar Boulevard. 1140-034IV14 Z; INN 4"'F That the City Council award a contract to DKS Associates for an amount not - to -exceed $9,890.00 plus provide a contingency in the amount of $1,500 or a total of $11,390.00. FINANCIAL SUMMARY: The cost will be funded by the City of Diamond Bar's Traffic and Transportation Contract Services account which has a current balance of $34,000.00. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Resident requests to implement mitigation measures to reduce speeding in the vicinity of Fountain Springs Road was discussed by the Traffic and Transportation Commission on October 13, 1994 and November 10, 1994. The Commission concurred with the need to focus not only on Fountain Springs Road, but also on the surrounding residential collector streets. As a result, on November 10, 1994, the Commission concurred with staff's recommendation to secure a proposal from a qualified engineering firm to conduct the neighborhood study. On November 21, 1994, staff solicited proposals from DKS Associates, Austin - Foust Associates, Inc., Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers, and Warren C. Siecke to conduct the study and received a response from three firms. These included: DKS Associates $9,890.00 Austin -Foust Associates, Inc. $9,990.00 Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers $9,848.00 Staff is recommending DKS Associates based on the knowledge they have of the City, data they already have on hand, computer software/data capability, and staffing proposed for the project. DKS Associates will work closely with City staff to identify and incorporate resident's concerns (i.e. speeding, cut -through traffic) and to explore various mitigation measure to address these concerns. Residents' and the Commission's concerns will be solicited during public workshops. DKS Associates' proposed work is part of the existing on-call Traffic and Transportation Engineering Services Agreement dated November 1, 1994. PREPARED BY: David G. Liu/Tsedav Aberra November 10, 1994 Page 5 T&T Commission At this time, staff does not feel it is necessary to install "No Overnight Parking" signs on Washington Street between Brea Canyon Road and Lincoln Avenue. However, staff will continue to monitor this area in the future. Staff recommended that the Traffic and Transportation Commission deny the request to install "No Overnight Parking" signs on Washington Street between Brea Canyon Road and Lincoln Avenue. In response to VC/Istik, Sgt. Rawlings stated that he is not aware of an enforcement problem with this request. The four vehicles reported had all been stolen. A motion was made by C/Gravdahl and seconded by C/Esposito to accept staff's recommendation. The motion was passed unanimously with the following ROLL CALL vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Istik, Chavers, Gravdahl, Esposito NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Chair/Ortiz C. Neighborhood Traffic Study for the Pathfinder Road/Brea Canyon Road/Diamond Bar Boulevard triangle area. SE/Liu reported that following a discussion at the October 13, 1994 Traffic and Transportation Commission meeting, the request for a traffic study on Fountain Springs Road indicated the need for a comprehensive neighborhood traffic study of the area bounded by Pathfinder Road, Brea Canyon Road, and Diamond Bar Boulevard. At this time, staff is proposing to request proposals from qualified engineering firms to conduct this study. With such intention, staff would like to solicit the commission's input in further defining the scope of work for the neighborhood traffic study. It is recommended that the Traffic and Transportation Commission concur with staff's recommendation to procure a qualified traffic engineering firm to conduct the neighborhood traffic study for the area bounded by Pathfinder Road/Brea Canyon Road/Diamond Bar Boulevard. Craig Clute, 21217 Fountain Springs Road, presented a multi-purpose petition to the Traffic and Transportation Commission, copy of which was presented to the City DRAFT November 10, 1994 Page 6 T&T Commission Council on October 18, 1994. This petition requests a traffic study of Fountain Springs along with the requests for solutions to the traffic problems. The petition also supports the Traffic and Transportation Commission's recommendation to conduct a study of the area bounded by Pathfinder Road/Brea Canyon Road/Diamond Bar Boulevard. VC/Istik recommended the verbiage used in the petition be referred to the consultant when conducting the traffic study. C/Gravdahl asked if the Commission were to concur, how long it would take for completion of the study. SE/Liu responded that there is considerable data available and with the additional information gathered by the consultant, the study would take 60 to 90 days. A motion was made by C/Gravdahl to have C/Chavers work with SE/Liu to set up the scope of work and budget for the neighborhood traffic study. The motion was carried unanimously with the following ROLL CALL vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Istik, Chavers, Gravdahl, Esposito NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Chair/Ortiz- VI. hair/Ortiz VI. NEW BUSINESS A. 25 MPH prima facie speed limit on residential streets. SE/Liu reported under California Law, the maximum speed limit for any passenger vehicle is 55 miles per hour (mph). All other speed limits are prima facie limits, which "on the face of it's, are -safe and prudent under normal conditions. Certain prima facie limits are established by law and include the 25 mph limit in business and residential districts; the 15 mph limit in alleys, at blind intersections and railroad grade crossings; and a part-time 25 mph in school zones when children are going to and from school. Intermediate speed limits between 25 mph and 55 mph may be established by local authorities on the basis of traffic engineering surveys. Such surveys include the analysis of roadway conditions, accident records, and the prevailing speed of drivers using the roadway under DKS Associates =70 Norm P✓Lir 774) o435 _)-7J December 1, 1994 Mr. David Liu City of Diamond Bar Department of Public Works 21660 East Copley Drive, Suite 190 Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4177 Subject: REVISED Neighborhood Traffic Management Study Dear Mr. Liu: ENG. DEPT. NO 9 1994 AMO DNO BAR P94198 DKS Associates is an engineering consulting firm specializing in traffic and transportation. Established in 1979, the firm has grown to be the largest such specialized group on the West Coast, and in 1994 was ranked in the Engineering News Record "Top 500 Designers" national listing. Our Southern California offices provide full service capabilities from initial conceptual planning through full construction documents (plans, specifications and estimates). DKS is pleased to have the opportunity to propose on this project as part of our On -Call Services contract with the City. DKS Associates led the U.S. Department of Transportation's international research of neighborhood traffic management and the largest community -wide implementation of neighborhood traffic restraint techniques in the 1970's. From this pioneering background, DKS has been a leader in applications of neighborhood traffic restraint, both in performing focused neighborhood traffic management plans and in routinely applying neighborhood traffic restraint devices, as warranted, in the course of other traffic planning and design work. DKS' experiences span the range from initial assistance to post -installation monitoring and evaluation. DKS approaches studies of this type with the perspective that neighborhood traffic management is an important professional challenge and responsibility for traffic engineers. We also approach these matters with the perspective that, if a substantial segment of a community perceives that a problem exists, then some kind of problem may indeed exist, even if unconfirmed by traditional traffic engineering measures and norms. DKS has had exposure to virtually every neighborhood traffic problem situation and understands which responses work most appropriately under which circumstances. Our experiences go beyond "traditional barrier treatments" and embrace the "calming zones" popularized in recent Mr. David Liu December 1, 1994 Page 2 literature. Among the devices we have helped pioneer are the "undulation" and the "radar/photo speed enforcement" device. While several consultants have done individual neighborhood traffic management plans, DKS are among the very few who have done large city-wide, multi -neighborhood programs. DKS understands the strong opinions and intense emotions which neighborhood traffic problems and neighborhood traffic schemes tend to evoke. We also understand that members of the community initially may be suspicious of traffic consultants' motivations, objectivity, judgments and openness to traffic management concepts. DKS has previously worked in and around Diamond Bar for several years. Our staff has worked on the Circulation Element among other projects. Through these associations we have a sound general knowledge of how the street system "works" in the area. Project Understanding and Goals In previous work DKS has performed in Diamond Bar, many characteristics of a new, developing City have appeared. In fact, the issue of growth and traffic congestion were the primary reasons the City was incorporated. A great deal of effort was expended during the Circulation Element process on the issue of regional traffic impacts and neighborhood intrusion. The goal of this project is to identify through traffic and other neighborhood traffic problems; attempt to identify the specific location, nature and cause of the problems; and develop neighborhood traffic management plans that will resolve the problems in a systematic areawide way that are capable of consensus approval by the community. A critical component in achieving this goal will be the involvement of neighborhood groups and facilitation of neighborhood consensus on preferred alternatives for the neighborhood. The proposed mode of operation for this project is to work closely with City staff and neighborhood groups through all stages of the project to develop a comprehensive, integrated and appropriate neighborhood traffic management plan. The final adopted neighborhood traffic management plan will actively protect the residential neighborhood from traffic intrusion to the greatest extent possible, while at the same time provide for orderly and smooth traffic flow into and within the City. The proposed circulation plan will take into consideration police, fire and ambulance response and effects on regularly routed public services. In undertaking this study, DKS Associates will formulate plans that are both flexible and cost efficient. The plans will take into consideration the long-term implications of the proposed changes and city-wide or large -area effects as well as the immediate needs of the neighborhood residents. Mr. David Liu December 1, 1994 Page 3 Scope of Work TASK 1 - Initial Meeting and Data Collection DKS will hold an initial meeting with City staff to gain understanding of staff's perception of problems and causal factors in the neighborhood, to iron out study details such as composition and sequencing of the neighborhood meetings, to identify community organizations and key individuals and to obtain available existing data resources. These include conventional traffic data, i.e., volume counts, speed studies, congestion measures, accident distributions as well as complaint files, moving violation concentration plots, major truck traffic generators, truck routes, transit routes, school bus routes. Also important are plans for arterial/collector system traffic flow/capacity improvements. Integrally with the meetings and initial data collection will be "windshield tours" of the neighborhood and the adjacent designated circulation system streets. Beyond familiarizing consultant staff with the general layout and conditions of each neighborhood, these drive-throughs will allow us to observe some of the more obvious problems and causal factors and prepare us to be acutely aware of intelligently responsive at the initial neighborhood issue meetings. DKS Associates has much of the City's existing data in-house from our previous on-call experience with the City including the General Plan/Circulation Element. It is estimated that three (3) traffic counts will be obtained for the study area. The following roadways and intersections will be included in the study: ROADWAY LINES Fountain Springs Goldin Springs Drive Gilden Springs Drive C V Castle Rock Evergreen All others (as necessary) INTERSECTIONS Fountain Springs at Castle Rock Fountain Springs at Sunbright -' Golden Springs Drive at Castle Rock Pathfinder at Brea Canyon Pathfinder at Diamond Bar Boulevard Fountain Springs at Brea Canyon Fountain Springs at Diamond Bar Boulevard i Golden Springs Drive at Brea Canyon Golden Springs Drive at Diamond Bar Boulevard Brea .Canyon at Diamond Bar Boulevard Country Hills Towne Shopping Center access driveways at Diamond Bar Boulevard and at Fountain Springs Mr. David Liu December 1, 1994 Page 4 TASK 2 - Preliminary Analysis DKS believes in the value of on-site professional observation of actual conditions and will have a traffic engineer attempt to observe each of the problem situations identified and thoroughly understand how and why circulation in the neighborhood works. While it is our understanding that most of the data base necessary for the study has already been assembled, we are prepared to undertake focused data collection efforts where needed to interpret crucial traffic issues. It has been assumed that three (3) intersection traffic counts will be provided by DKS. The consultant team will develop alternative plan concepts which appear to respond to the concerns identified and will use City staff as a sounding board in evaluating these alternatives. City staff will also be encouraged to develop alternatives. The process of strategizing and evaluating alternatives is an iterative one which we assume will take two working sessions, possibly punctuated by the need for field observation or measurement of some crucial data item, although additional field work will be avoided, if possible. Part of the consultant's role in these deliberations - beyond advising on technical feasibility of various actions or maintaining consciousness and accommodation of city-wide concerns such as emergency service access - will be to keep abreast of evolving proposals and concerns in adjacent neighborhoods which have potential cross -neighborhood effects or where there is opportunity to take coordinated action among neighborhoods to address a common concern. DKS will perform HCM analysis on roadway segments and controlled intersections and will develop a preliminary list of mitigation measures for local deficiencies identified in this task. These measures may include, but not be limited to: Signing Speed Limit Modifications Speed Humps Street Deviations Undulations Alternative Intersection Geometry Alternative Street Geometry Islands and Diverters Cul -de -Sacs Woonerf Treatments Radar Speed Enforcement Emphasis will be put on the "Environmental Capacity" of the street system. A distinction will be made between sensitive and non -sensitive streets with an effort to distinguish between the need of barriers/traffic diversion versus traffic calming. Mr. David Liu December 1, 1994 Page 5 TASK 3 - Initial Public Meetings #1 The initial neighborhood meeting will have the combined purpose of 1) briefing the community on the purpose of the study and the range of possible actions that might be contemplated, 2) eliciting from the community on inventory of problems and concerns which will be recorded and mapped, 3) recording and mapping the community's ideas about what actions should be taken (and/or what should not be done) and considerations which must be taken into account, 4) identifying candidates for the neighborhood steering committee who will work interactively with the consultant team in developing the plan. The initial meeting will be announced by leaflets and through use of local media appropriate to the neighborhood. A questionnaire soliciting neighborhood concerns will be developed to handout at this workshop in order to elicit additional response. TASK 4 - Refinement of Mitigation Measures Residential streets that are eligible for the application of traffic control measures can be identified through a process of elimination of those streets required to move traffic. For eligible streets, a variety of alternative traffic control devices and techniques may be used depending upon the desires of the neighborhood and the values of the community. Identified alternative traffic control measures should, rather than transferring traffic from one area to another potentially problematic area, place an emphasis on the diversion of traffic from sensitive streets to non -sensitive streets. In the event that problems prove to be caused by concentrations or behavior of local neighborhood traffic rather than by through traffic, emphasis should be placed on "calming" strategies rather than "barrier" strategies. Road closures and other restraints that cause significant traffic diversion will only transfer problems, not resolve them within neighborhoods, and exclusionary traffic control measures on all local streets would only increase the burden on existing arterial streets. In this regard, emergency response routes are likely to be the most critical element of this study. The use of neighborhood traffic control measures is divided into three categories, differing in the amount or level of control placed on traffic. • Physical Controls: Devices which force drivers to take certain evasive action, and are usually exclusionary measures such as a street closure. • Passive Controls: Devices using regulatory or advisory signing to change driving tendencies, with nothing preventing driver disregard except enforcement or the possibility of accidents. Mr. David Liu December 1, 1994 Page 6 • Psychological Controls: Measures which attempt to control driver behavior through visual perceptions. While most neighborhood traffic control techniques have been used for many years and are well know to planners and engineers, and while there is debate about the abstract value of various devices, the fundamental issue in developing a plan for Diamond Bar is to select a mix and pattern of restraint devices (and arterial -collector improvements, if feasible) which, taken together, solve the problem in one or several contiguous neighborhoods. The objective is to find the best solution to satisfy the majority of concerns within the confines of reasonable engineering judgement. DKS Associates will refine the measures identified in Task 2 into a traffic management plan which will fulfill the needs of the entire community. TASK 5 - Public Workshop #2 Once City staff consensus is reached and neighborhood issues resolved, a follow-up general neighborhood meeting will be held in each. Leafleting and local media appropriate to each neighborhood will be utilized to announce the meetings. The consultants and City staff will present the plan, show how it responds to problems and concerns raised at the earlier "issues" meeting, and perhaps also review what other alternatives were considered and why they were not preferred. Then the attendees will have the opportunity to comment on the plan, their comments being mapped and recorded. A feedback loop will occur from this meeting to the design development process. This responds to two situations: Usually such meetings reveal some new details or fine-tuning items that can be readily accommodated in the plan with minimum revision effort. 2. Occasionally the meetings reveal that a neighborhood has become over- enthusiastic or been representative of a polarized faction within the spectrum of community viewpoints and that a majority of residents may not support the proposed plan. Then it is really time to return to design development, perhaps with an expanded steering committee. However, the feedback loop is not exercised in a vain attempt to satisfy individuals or a vocal minority either philosophically opposed to neighborhood traffic restraint or proponents of extremely radical anti -auto schemes. Mr. David Liu December 1, 1994 Page 7 TASK 6 - Final Report A concise technical report summarizing data, findings, alternatives considered, and recommendations will be submitted. At the conclusion of all neighborhood studies, it will be bound together, prefaced by an executive summary. We appreciate and will respect the City's desire that this be a concise action report and documentation of due process rather than a glossy display -case item. All documentation of analysis will be added to a Technical Appendix. Staffing Mr. Robert J. Close, P.E., will act as Project Manager on this project, with assistance from Mr. Mario A. Sanchez, P.E., as Project Engineer. Mr. Douglas E. Smith, P.E., will contribute with technical advice, when appropriate. All three staff are extremely knowledgeable in traffic management issues and are included on our On -Call Contract team. Project Cost DKS Associates proposes a not -to -exceed fee of $9,890 for the work described herein. This work will be performed in accordance with our recently signed On -Call Services Contract. DKS is prepared to start immediately and begin to assemble the data, understand how the neighborhood circulation systems function, understand and analyze problems and begin to conceptualize solutions. We are committed to and confident of meeting your schedule needs. We will pace the overall study process to allow time for community interaction and for consensus building. Our schedule will be planned to allow enough time to perform technical work and also timed to allow community consensus to percolate upon notice -to -proceed. This project is the type of professional challenge that DKS staff enjoy. We look forward to working with the people of Diamond Bar on this assignment and we pledge to bring to it all of our creativity, technical abilities, energy and consensus -building skills. Mr. David Liu December 1, 1994 Page S Please contact me if I can provide any further information or answer any questions you may have regarding our proposal. Sincerely, DKS ASSOCIATES A California Corporation Robert J. Close, P.E. Principal RJC:md 40136.db-neigh.pro C RECEIVED 12/28 18:49 1994 AT 909 fl6' H� DEC -28-1994 09:50 FROM TO 19098613117 P.e2 i ...�_ 7.75 1-1"1 Plat C.IC =PUT AT BOARD OF SUPURVISORS 3131sawas The meetings of the Board of Supervisors are open to the pWS& A member of the public may address the Board an one agenda item per amUn$, and a request to address the Board must be submittal In person to the 3xecutive Officer of the Boo" prior to the start of the medias. 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Violstlon of the lobbyist ordl=oa my resug do a tine and other penammm. tM DMORMA4'M, CALL (918) 974-1093. TOTAL P.03 INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council FROM: Gary Werner, Mayor RE: Membership in Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority DATE: December 6, 1994 ISSUE: Shall the City of Diamond Bar enter into the Joint Powers Agreement to become a member of the Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority? RECOMMENDATION: 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. DISCUSSION: The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and members of several Orange, San Bernardino and Los Angeles County cities (Anaheim, Brea, Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, La Habra Heights, Walnut and Whittier) have been meeting to discuss the formation of a conservation authority to preserve and protect wildlife corridors in the Whittier -Puente Hills and the Cleveland National Forest in the Santa Ana Mountains. The discussions have proceeded to the point where it is appropriate for the City Council to consider the possibility of becoming members in the proposed Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority. As a part of the memorandum is a copy of the proposed final draft of the joint exercise of powers agreement (October 27, 1994) and comments related thereto (October 28, 1994). The City Council is encouraged to be open-minded about the City becoming a member of the Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority. Such an organization can be an important factor in attaining the communities environmental objectives. Based upon Council discussions upon this matter at its November 15,1994 meeting, the Council may wish to consider requiring, as a condition(s) of approval, one or more of the following modifications to the JPA: WILDLIFE CORRIDOR CONSERVATION AUTHORITY AMENDMENTS TO JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT 1.2 Acquisition may be by way of gift, devise, purchase, exchange or eminent domain; provided that any party may adopt a resolution nullifing the exercise of eminent domain, if adopted within thirty (30) days of the written notice by the Authority, to a party, of the Authority's intention to exercise the power of eminent domain, within the jurisdictional boundaries of that party. 2.2 The Authority, nor any of the parties acting collectively, shall not have the power to raise revenues and/or incur debt through taxation, assessment andlor levy of any kind. Notwithstanding the foregoing prohibition, a party to this agreement may form a benefit district or incur debt, within its individual boundaries and utilizing its statutory authority, in furtherance of the purposes of the Authority. 3.0 For the purposes of this agreement, the "wildlife corridor study area" shall extend from the Whittier -Puente Hills, through Chino Hills, to that portion of the Santa Ana Mountains, not owned by the Cleveland National Forest, which are reasonably capable of sustaining or connecting habitat for large mammals and/or threatened or endangered species. 3.1 The ultimate delineation of the boundaries of the "wildlife corridor" shall be based upon widely accepted, scientifically established criteria, which shall reflect the state-of-the-art knowledge of the nature, quality and extent of wildlife habitat linkages. 3.2 Within sixty (60) days of the delineation of the "wildlife corridor", where the "wildlife corridor" includes land within the incorporated boundaries of any party hereto, the interested party may amend the "wildlife corridor" boundary, within said incorporated boundaries, by a resolution to amend adopted by a majority of the council members of the interested party. 21.0 The provisions of this agreement shall be amended solely upon the adoption of a resolution to amend, by each party to the agreement. M E M O R A N D U M DATE: October 28, 1994 TO: Joseph T. Edmiston, AICP FROM: Gary H. Werner, Mayor, City of Diamond Bar (7) RE: Whittier -Puente Hills JPA CC: Terry Belanger, City Manager; Michael Montgomery, City Attorney, City of Diamond Bar Joe, I propose to offer the following amendment to my City Council. In my review - of the latest version of the JPA, dated October 27, there appears to be an absence 3 of local autonomy in deciding which areas and how extensive such areas shall be ' included in the corridor. Please comment. 3.0 For purposes of this agreement the %vildlife corridor study area" shall extend from the Whittier -Puente Hills, including the Chino Hills, to that portion of the Santa Ana Mountains not owned by the Cleveland National Forest that are capable of sustaining or connecting habitat for large mammals or threatened or endangered species. The parties hereto agree that the ultimato delineation of the boundaries of the 'Wildlife corridor" shall be based on scientifically established criteria reflecting state -of-the-art knowledge of wildlife habitat linkages. The ultimate delineation of boundaries of the 'Wildlife corridor located within a member jurisdiction's boundaries shall be consistent with the local General Plan designation of "Wildlife Corridor Overlay." The ultimate boundaries of the "wildlife corridor shall be adopted in map and text form with a clear statement of intent to acquire said areas for open space purposes. Finally, I am concerned that while the agreement provides a 90 -notice to withdraw, you are looking for a 30 -day review to join. I would suggest a 90 -day target for the initial organization. r< ��� / M E M a R A N D U M DATE: October 28, 1984 o _ _ TO: City Councilmembars FROM: Gary Wemer, Mayor RE: NUN* Coriidor Commitfoo CC: "ity Msnaoaf. City Attorney As ft City Council delegate to the WhiEi Wuar t• Hint Corridor "Groan Ribbon- Study Conunates I have been in attendance at monthly meetings since April, 1994. The Committee has Concluded its work and now proposes the rn astwiahment of a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) for wildlife corridor conservation purposes. The Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Is proposed to be estaiblished by and bstr.-rn the Cities of: Maheim, Brea, Chino Hills, Pialmond Vair, Le Habra Heights, Walnut and Whittier. The purpose of the JPA Is to pnmwve a wildlife corridor caftprised of wildlih haWat and open space bOxasn the WhOw- Puente Him and the Cleveland Nadonal Forest in the Samba Ana Mountigns and within the cities identifleeO. The w W area is kte Ood as the last major natural open spas rosou" come, u" Los Angeles, Qrange, son earnardlno and Riverside Counties. As a member of the'Groen Ribbon' Cow.Al zz, I have sought to establish a balance trstwsen condor preservation and local land use/scononmie devskGiNviant options - a balance wltidt I personally and prate:sionwly belief is proper, reasonable and attainable. While the sgras.i.ent as it now reacts Is not comp** to my satisfaction, I believe it nay still be accomplished with the fopowWng arrtendmenks/sddltlons to paragraph 3: , 3.0 For purposes of this AW"Mant the 'Wadi fe conidor study eros- "OXWld fMm the Whittier-Puende Hiss, kxWng the CMno Hills, to V* portion of Uma Santa Ana Mmaains not owned by the Cleveland National Faust that am capabls of svtibainMg or connecting habitat for (a" mammals or evastrned or endangered species. The pares hereto agree that the WWWt dasneation of the boundaries of the NvUdlife conidW shah be based on scientifllcspy established criteria reflecting am -of -the -M knowledge of w1d1f. habitat Inkeges. The ultimate delineation of b1 --skies of Oe Nvildite conrkW located within a Itle.1'OOf 11 NUCkWO bqund1dUjW be consistent with the local General PIla &jWQiij" 9f VAdffe Cornld g nwrlay.- The ultimate dies of int cGri"AA be adoQWjnMVand axe farm with a OK ggWment of intent to acm uire said areas for open FWA 9098". By way of this memo, I am transmitting the latest draft of a JPA Agreement proposed by the Corrin ae. I have forwarded my con.v.e.,it to the Santa Mork@ Mountains Conservancy. I solicit your comments and input on this matter. It Is r- . . -.. *- - .11.•.1 -.1, - , . - I F03 my UGPS*m that we schedule this fat the City Council agenda, next available, for how" and consideration. 880 1'5' C✓CS WERNER -- CB C!7Y PO4 $WF OF CM FC&4A-TH! F[SOLMS ACAIWG SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY XXIM CAMPOW MM 3= 30LIM W Mi7W WM MAUW, CA 90M 13101 4" 3or. W We U&IM October 27, 1994 The Honorable Gary Werner Mayor City of Diamond bar 22861 Ironbark Diatrxn d Bar. California 91765 Dear Mayor Werner: Enclosed is the final version of the JPA Agm,;:". The City of Whittier will consider adoption of the Afiruwn m on Novwnbw 1, 1994. Teatativeo, rec-mbar 1. 19904 will be the first meetitt of the Wildlife Comdor Conmvadon Auft ty. Fwtbor intbrmation will be sent to you by Nom ber 21. Thank you for ym attention to this matter. enclowre Executive Dirodor AXP IV WILDLIFE CORRIDOR CONSERVATION AUTHORITY JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT PREAMBLE Whereas, There exists a wildlife cov,idor omMmised of undevelopO vAldIMe habitat and open apace between the Whlttier-Pvents Hills and the Cleveland National Foveal in the Santa Ana Mountains; and Ms. -,%A This wildile cmridor serves vARMb migration and also functions as an ei'ent;W envitrmm- Ilk scent 0, educational, and recreationM resource which stwuld be held in trust for present and future generations; and Whereas, That as ft last major natural open space resource c m..Ung Los Angeles, Orange, San Benwrdino, and Riverside Counties, it provides ees e. Kiel relief from the urben envirorxner> and VW it exists as a single ecosystem in which dmanges that affect one part may also ~ all other parts; and Whereas, That the preservation and protection of this resource is in the public interest; now Tharmb-A Pursuant to the Joint 1:� _ero'e i of Powers Act (Goverrow d Coda S 6500 at seq.) the following public entities of the SU to o(Calftnia exeaning this o9 m um -m K agree as follows: 1. PURPOSE 1.0. The purpose of this agreement is to provide far the proper planning, conservation. envirmile.'" pr+O smon and male mmWe of the habitat am wilme MAW b/t"Al the Whittier -Puente HMs and the Cleveland National Forest in the Santa Are Motxtains. 4.1. As a h t w nsoessary and klegral purpose of this agreeffmt, the acquisition and protection of Nrxb for conservation, mural open spas, and recreeti"I Pk4o eee Is contemplated where such aoqui:ition: can be accomplished within the prudent fw;W policies of each of to mert9er jurisdictions, 2. COMMON POWERS 2.0. The penia: hereto agree to exercise their cod-wison powers to the mamdmum extent thereof for the purposes of implementing this agrcea.ent, Including, but not limited to, all the powers specified in Govmvim t Code § 6508. -2- 2.1. Such Powers are subject to the restrictions upon the manner of exercising the Powers as knp00e0 upon the City of Whittier, as Provided in, and for the purposes o(, Government Godo S 5509. 3. JURISDICTION 3.0. For purposes of this agreement the "wildlife corridor study area" shall extend from the Whittier -Puente Hills, including tine Chino Hills, to that portion of the Santa Ana Mountains not owned by the Cleveland National Forest that aro capable of sustaining or oorn)&*V habitat for large ffwmr# ala or threatened or andangered species. The parties hereto " theft the ukkr*e delineation of the boundaries of the Vldlife corridor shelf be based on scientiRcally established criteria reflecting state -of -the -en knowledp of wildilfe habitat Iftages. 4. SEPARATE ENTITY 4.0. The 'Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority" (hereinafter "Authority") is hereby established as a separate public entity within the meaning, and for the purposes of, the Joint Exercise of Powers Act (Gov:avv rtt Code § 6500 at seg.) upon execution of this document by at West two public entities whose jurisdiic Um falls within the "Wildlife Corridor." 5. GOVERNING BOARD 5.0. The Authority shall be governed by aboard constituted pursuant to the agreement" within the meaning of Govi.,.,tint Code § 6506. 5.1. The Governing Board of the Authority is hereby established as follows: (a) The city canal or governing body of each of the participating entities to this "Imirll shall each appoint one of their number and an alternate to gene on the Governing Board at the pleasure of such airlg power. (b) The members of the Gomy► r g Board appoiraed by the participating entities shell elect two (2) public i r>aft6 s and Mo (2) aRernates who shall serve for a tam of two (2) years. The public members shall be residents of the ares within the wildlife corridor who are well qualified by their educe0on, background or experience to ca" out the purposes of this agreement~ (c) The Superintendent of Chino Hills State Park or his designee. N31 (d) A member appointed by the Santa Monica Mountains Ca vwvancy. (e) A iie-v bw of the Deparirnent o0 Fish and Game, appointed by the Director, shalt serve ex ofada. 6. ADVISORY COMMITTEE 6.0. The Goveming Board shall appoint an Advisory Committee to assist it in its deliberations. WM caset,Xl: strath be wi prlssd of individuals who we broadly repriissr>tative of the cortxrxx ky and the diverse inters ttv that have a stake in planning for the wildlife corridor. 7. MEETINGS 7.0. All meetings of the Governing Board shall be called. held, and Conducted in acoor0ance with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act and with such turfher nil" of the Governing Board as are not inoonsistont uxWth. 7.1. The Authority shall keep, or cause to be kept, the minutes of the Governksg Boards maeGnps, Ana shah as soon 0 possible agar each meatiV, brward a Copy of the minutea to each ihhember of the Governirq Board And to the governing body of each of the participating Aitis to this aWssax-x. 8. QUORUM AND PROCEDURE 8.0. A nwjority of the Governing Board shall oondh"'a quorum for the transaction of business. The affirmative vote d a RMOMY of those nizat rs present and voting shah cons ibAs an Adson of the Governing Board. When applicable, ftobarf'a Rules of order, NOWY Revised, shall govem the preae dffes of the Governing Board, exoept when inconsistent with the Ralph M. Brown act. 9. COMPENSATION 9.0. Members of the Governing Board shall serve without canpensation exCspt that a reasonable alk wane or reirrntxusemMt Ior aner4 nce at meetings of the Goveff*V Board, as dstarrrdned by the Wjenhing Board, may be paid an amount not to exceed $W to the extent compatiWe with Government Cods §1126, Public Contract Cods §§ 10410 and 10411, and any other statute. -4- 10. ADMINISTRATION 10.0. The Authority shell be administered by an Executive Officer who shell perform the functions stated in Govemment Code § 6505.1. 10.1. The Executive Dkedor of the Santa Monica Mour tains Conservancy shall serve ex oAffav, without additional compensation, as Executive Officer of the Authority. 10.2. The Treasurer of the City of Whittier shau be the duly appointed and acting vvas<xsr and contrnllar of the Aumor ty, am person is hereby designed as the Financial Officer of the Authority who shall p arkm ni the hrrctiono stated in GovenvrAW Code § 6506.5. Tt a Authority shalt reimburse the city for coats inC urrod ptuauant to this section, subject to prior approval of the Governing Board. 10.3 The Authority may soled counsel from its member agencies, or it may retain independent counsel. 10.4. To implenwni this AWoement, the parties heroto may loan employees to the Aulhorily. ale AV1h0 ity may, ti'w time t0 Uma. establish positions and fix the salaries of empbyses of the Authority. The Executive Officer of the Authority shall appoint suds cow employesa for positions established by the Board and shall be responsible for the supervision thxft l 11. FISCAL CONTROLS 11.0. The fiscal year d the Authority :hale be the fiscal year of the City of Whittier, July 1 to June 30, or as established from time to time by the City of Whittler. 11.1. To the octant funds are lepslly available U ,erefore, the Conservancy and the Cities are hereby sulhortzed to make payments and contributions of public funds, as provided in Section 6504 of the Gov& to,^ K Code, 11.2. The Authority shall be strictly acocuntable for all funds, receipts, and disbuurse« re. a. The Authority shall prepare an annual budget, in a form approved by the Conservancy and the City of Whittier, which budget shall be submitted to the board for approval by two-thirds of the na ,k ars present. Public funds may not be disbursed by the Authority without approval of the adopted budget of to Authority. and all receipts and disbursements shall be in strict confar►nance with the W4*A and approved budget 11.3. The treasurer of the City of Whittier shall act as the treasurer d the Authority and shall be the depository and have custody of all money of the Authority from whatever Q 714 850 1757 CDCS:GARY WEXER 1-0-+ DB CITY P09 -5- sauce. The treasurer so desi9rtated shall: (a) Receive atl money of the Authority and place it in the treasury of the City of Whq W, or other appropriate accoux, to the credit of the Aulhonty. (b) Be m3pmsble on his aAicial bond for tine safekeeping and disbursement of all Authority money so held dy him or her. (c) Pay, when due, out of money of the Authority so held, all suns due on outaW4ng cbilgaMns of to AuetorMy. Sao sums shop be paid only by warrarltf of #* pAk oftiosr pm f* ff irq tfte fuxdotis of auditor or conuotler of this Authority. (d) Verify and report in writing on a quarterly basis to the Authority and to the parties to this agreement, the amount of moo" since the last report, and the amount paid out since ft last report. 11.4. The treasurer of the City of Whittier shall C^lonn the functions of auditor or controller of ft Authority. The b1eee M shell either Maks or confirm wNh a certified patina a000unt tett to make, wwal audit of the account and m=J: of the Authority. In each CMG the ffinknurn requirements or the audit SM to those Pfo$Oibed by the State Controller for special dstrkts under Section 26909 of the Government Code, and shall core m to generally ec cepted auditing stertdsrds. Where an sudk of an account and rt =js is mode by a osrtilied public emsttsnk a report O.erao shell be filed as a pWic record with each of the perbes to this agreement. Such sport sh dl be filed within six months of the and of the fiscal year under motion. Arry costs of the audit, including contrad s with or ernpfoyment of a certified public foocunterit, shalt be borne by the Autha tty and charged against arty unencunt&M rands of tl'te AWwrlty: 11.5. The Aufftority shall have the power to invest any moray, in the treasury of the Ault" that IS not required for the ainix2ate necessities of the Authority, as the Authority determines adnrisable, in the same manner and upon the same conditions as local agencies pursuant to Section 53601 of the GUM vnitint Godo. 12.0. Each m*nI er d the Gcva. F kQ Board, the executive officer, and treasurer shall file an official bond with the Authority When deemed aWupriate by ft Auft ty, a master bond may be utilized as refw d to In G *Liniz.-A Code Section 1481, and the bond Ghali also comply with the requirements of Title 1, Division 4, Chapter 3 of the Gove.iniient Code, with itnoss sections being deemed applicable to the Authority to the extent the Consonancy deems appropriate. The bond shall be in the amount of not less than -6- 550.000. The premium shall be paid by the Authority. 13. LIABILITY 13.0. The tort UNIily d the Auffu ty Bind of all rrhs r6a d the Governing Board, and the executive officer arhd W010yees of the Autaq, dull be cor"Ied by tthe proviswrhs of Division 3.6 of the Government Code. The provisions of Division 3.6 of the Goya i m'anl Code," to indarrflicadon of public: a Wloyees aril the defense of actions arising out of any ad or mission ocaariUig in the soap* of their employment shall apply to all members of the Go-�sr *V Board, officers, and empl "es with respect to tie Authority. 13.1 Pursuant to Section 6508.1 of the Gcia.i..,e_d Code, the parties agree that the Conservancy shall assume all liabilities arising out of or with raspal to: (a) Any snd all actions taken by Authority personnel acting on Conservancy piWa ty "Wert to a reaprocal marha"INnt afireanz-11: Lath u the Conservancy and the Authority; and (b) Any and all prgxmV owned by the Authority which is subject to a reciprocal maropmait agreement between the Conservancy and the Authority. 13.2 In addition the Authority may insure itself and the parties, and the officers and elvooyeee of the perties, in a vvwvw ffnrm and amount appropriate and acceptable to the City of Whittier aid the Consaroncy. 14. DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY AND FUNDS 14.0. Upon tennirrifon d this Aprearment, the Authority forthwith shall wind UP Its a(lairs, inclixtnp disci ogil Yat its ONtettMklg NO oW000rts. Personal Property and rands rerrhah * in the "writy "Ito mk nled to to party from which the hands or personal proWty ware Obtajnsd, excgA ss mutuaNy agreed by the parties. All real property owned by the Authority shall be conveyed a: the AuttioHty shall determine, and if no determination is made, than such property shall be offered to tie State Park System. 15. WITHDRAWAL OF PARTIES 15.0. Any party which desires to withdraw as a member of the Authority shall Provide three rrionlhs advance written notice to the Executive OMM. TMs agrsarrisrt: shah remain in effect so kxrg as there aro two )=I pvc.1+ijrents represented on'the Authority. Q 713 980 1757 CDCS. GARY WER.tiER - DB CITE' P11 -7- 16. NON -LIABILITY OF PARTIES 16.0. Except as provided in So --tion 14 of this Agrooaomt, neither the Authority nor the Governing Board shah have the power or authority to bind the parties to this agreement, or any of than to any debt, liability, oortbact or obligation, or to employ any person an behalf of the parties, or any of them; no debt, liability, contract, obligdon, employee, or agent of the parties or any of tMm. 16.1. No action or omission of the parties or any of them shell be attributable to any o&w parties to this agi'dMiau exaspt as expressly provided in Section 14 of this Agravrnera. 16.2. The Authority may maintain such public liability and other insurance as in its discretion is dWrWd approprtah and to the extent the Cost of Premiums 116erso1 ars provided for in the approved budget of the Authority. 17. CONTRIBUTION OF CONSERVANCY 17.0. Exclusive of Wants~ the Conservancy may award to** Au&gx ity or the City of V1fiil W from tkM to time the Conservarxy Corin ibution to the Authority Shap be leas than $25,000 in any fiscal year. Contribution is here defined to Include monetary contribuft s, if any, and the reasonable value of the services of any empioyees d the Conservancy loaned by it to the dy, if any. This section shall not aired the nxAW egad" of savioes between parties b this agr+eentsrtt and the Au6lority without payment d any = oidsradon other than such services, Such mutual exdwge of services Is hereby authorized 10 the eco pe m1bd by Sedton 6506 of the Governn* tt Code. Each party to this agreomvnt shall om* hate $500 per annum. 18. NON DISCRIMINATION 18.0. The provisions d the Stats d California Non -Discrimination Clause (Form 178) are by thin roferawe incorporated herein. 19. APPLICATION OF POWERS 19.0. Insofar as powers conxrron loft City of Whittier included in this agree.i,cnt, and not to the Cartservarxy, are etcsrased ay the Authority, the governing Dowd and of mm tttered shall awdse itch powers as the administering Opp of this ag "mont pursuant to Government oode Section 6506, notwithstanding the tact that they may be appointed by, or representative of, the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. 4'-RSLR --- DB CI -If -e- 20. ADDITIONAL PARTIES 20.0. The Santa Monica Mountains Corrsrvarm, and the Cities of Anaheim, Brea, Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, La Habra Heiphds, Walnut and Whittier may tvcg.,�s partlos to this Agicino&I at any lime prior to January 1. IM simply by wowing this Agrsenmt. The sMbi of any of these amities alter that time or of a party not Hated hero shall require the approval of the board, In Witness Whwealf. the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be executed by their duly authorized reprosentsatim, SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS CITY OF WHITTIER CONSERVANCY CITY OF ANAHEIM sr., CITY OF CHINO HILLS By: - CITY LA HABRA HEIGHTS CITY OF BREA BY CITY OF DIAMOND BAR - 8Y By: By: Pit RICHARDS, WATSON & GERSHON 4t--C'VE MEMORANDUM OCT' 1 W4 C11Y0F(gHABMHEl hMt TO: Mayor Hathaway -Francis and Membefr-s-of_-the __City_ CQ1jnci1 FROM: Mi - FOR: Michael G. Colantuono DATE:- i October 6, 1994 ��_. DATE /0 %j2 SUBJECT: Second Draft Joint Powers Agreement for Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority Joe Perez forwarded me the second draft of this Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) , which was sc: t u..ndsv cover of. a September 30, 1994 letter from Joseph Edmiston of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy to Mayor Hathaway -Francis. Joe Perez asked me to review this draft and to provide my comments to you. This draft does not respond to all of the comments of my September 14, 1994 memorandum regarding the first draft, perhaps for policy reasons. I will not repeat those comments here, but Joe Perez can provide you a copy of that memo if you have not seen it. As was true with the first draft, there is no reason the City may not enter into this JPA if it wishes to do so. I do recommend a few drafting changes, however, as noted in my earlier memo and as follows: 1. Section 10.2 appears to contain a typographical error: should "persona" be "person"? 2. Section 11.2 states that the "budget shall be submitted to the parties for approval by two-thirds of members present." This language is ambiguous, as it might refer to a two-thirds vote of the Board or to a.two-thirds vote of the member agencies called together for that purpose. I recommend the quoted language be replaced with the following: "budget shall be submitted to the Board for approval by two-thirds of the members present." 3. Section 12.0's reference to the "financial officer" should be to the "Treasurer" as only the latter term is defined in the JPA. 4. Sections 13.2 and 16.2 are redundant and potentially inconsistent. Therefore, I recommend Section 16.2 be deleted. MGC:mgc L5115-00001 1912432 RICHAVIOS, WATSON & GVW_SiJON MEMORANDUM Mayor Hathaway -Francis and Members of the City Council October 6, 1994 Page 2 5. Section 15.0 states that "Any member of the Governing Board who desires to withdraw as a member of the Authority shall provide six months advance written notice . . ." this Section should likely be revised to state: "Any party which desires to withdraw as a member of the Authority shall provide six months' advance written notice . . . ." The present language suggests that the decision to withdraw from the Authority is left to an individual Councilmember rather than to the City Council of a party to the JPA. 6. Section 15.0 iS a1C.. ]_`:.^_t a.- to th,? responsibilities of an agency which withdraws from the Authority. If the Authority takes on debt or other significant legal responsibilities, it will be necessary to clarify the duties of an agency which later withdraws from the Authority. The following language is based upon a provision of the JPA of another agency we represent and may prove a useful addition to this JPA: "Any party may withdraw as a party to this Agreement provided that: (i) at the time of withdrawal, that party has either discharged, or arranged to the satisfaction of the remaining members of the Board for the discharge of, any pending obligation it has assumed under or pursuant to this Agreement and (ii) it provides written notice of its intent to withdraw to the Executive Director not less than six months' prior to the effective date of its withdrawal. This Agreement shall remain in effect so long as two or more local government are parties to this Agreement." 7. The JPA does not expressly provide for the addition of parties. It suggests, however, that any "public entity whose jurisdiction falls within the 'Wildlife corridor"' may join the Agreement simply by signing it, whether or not the Board or the remaining parties agree. Future disputes may be avoided if the procedure for adding parties is made express, perhaps as follows: "The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, and the Cities of Anaheim, Brea, Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, La Habra Heights, Walnut and Whittier may become parties to this Agreement at any time prior to January 1, 1995 simply by executing this Agreement. The addition of any of these entities after that time or of a party not listed here shall require the approval of the Board." MGC:mgc 15115-00001 1912432 RICHARDS, WATSON & GERSHON MEMORANDUM Mayor Hathaway -Francis and Members of the City Council October 6, 1994 Page 3 If you have any questions about these comments, please let me know. I have not designated this memo as an attorney- client privileged document and you may share it with other potential parties to the JPA if you wish. cc: Joe Perez MGC:mgc L5115-00001 1912432 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AGENDA REPORT AGENDA NO. TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council MEETING DATE: January 3, 1995 REPORT DATE: December 28, 1994 FROM: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager TITLE: City Online Code of Conduct SUMMARY: It is important for the City to minimize its risks. The City Online Code of Conduct will help reduce the City's liability by setting forth clear and reasonable ground rules for using City Online. Users that conform to these rules will be treated with respect and will be allowed to enjoy the system. If, on the other hand, an user violates the City's standards of operation by engaging in unacceptable behavior, then the City has established a procedure for controlling its legal risks by suspending and/or removing the user from the system to avoid additional problems. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council review and approve the City Online Code of Conduct. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: XStaff Report —Resolution(s) —Ordinances(s) —Agreement(s) SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST: Public Hearing Notification Bid Specification 1. Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed by the City Attorney? 2. Does the report require a majority or 4/5 vote? 3. Has environmental impact been assessed? 4. Has the report been reviewed by a Commission? Which Commission? 5. Are other departments affected by the report? Report discussed with the following affected departments: REVIEWED BY: Terrence L. Belanger City Manager _ Yes _ No N/A MAJORITY N/A _ Yes _ No — Yes X No Troy B tzlaff Assist to the City nage Yes X No MEETING DATE TO: FROM: SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL REPORT AGENDA NO. January 3, 1995 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager City Online Code of Conduct ISSUE STATEMENT: Can the City be held criminally or civilly liable for the dissemination of information, placed on City Online by third parties, that may be tortious, criminal, or in violation of copyright? What actions can the City take to reduce its liability? RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council review and approve the City Online Code of Conduct. FINANCIAL SUMMARY: There is no known fiscal impact. BACKGROUND: City Online, the City's computerized bulletin board service, was inaugurated on September 21, 1993. City Online is an open forum for public dialog on community issues. It is the modern day electronic equivalent of Hyde Park. Registered users may post messages in anyone of the public message areas that are offered. Once posted these messages may be read by other registered users and if desired the user can directly respond with their own message. However, like any means of public communications (e.g., telephone, radio, television, newspapers), there is a certain amount of risk in allowing open discussion, and City Online is no different. Since its inception, City Online has been used to further personal and political agendas, debate highly controversial issues, and to disseminate opinionated views on a variety of issues. While there have been relatively few serious abuses, there have been several incidents of alleged misconduct by some users against other online users. These incidents range from name calling and objectionable language to charges of defamation. At the request of the City Council, the City Online Technical Advisory Committee took up the task of developing standards of conduct for users of City Online. The City Online Technical Advisory Committee has reviewed several user policies and standards of operation used by other bulletin boards, including some publicly operated ones. After several meetings, which at times resulted in some animated discussions between Committee members, a draft Code of Conduct was prepared and subsequently placed online for public input. The draft Code of Conduct generated numerous comments and suggestions from several Committee members, as well as other City Online users. After thorough review of these comments and suggestions, a final draft of the Code of Conduct was prepared and presented to the City Online Technical Advisory Committee for their consideration. The Committee has reviewed this document, a copy of which is attached, and recommends that it be approved by the City Council. DISCUSSION: A computer bulletin board (like most means of communication) can be used to commit or facilitate almost any imaginable kind of legal wrong. If properly used bulletin board systems, like City Online, allow users to disseminate their knowledge, questions, and opinions --within minutes or hours --to widespread audiences. However, wide dissemination of knowledge, ideas, opinions, and exhortations is not always a good thing. For example, computer bulletin boards have been used for cheap and convenient communication among people engaging in sexual activities with young children. They have been used to publicize obscene, abusive, or otherwise objectionable material, and to disseminate illegal copies of copyrighted, commercial computer software. While modern law holds telephone companies wholly harmless for the transmission and delivery of phone calls they carry, those who publish printed matter have routinely been subject to civil liability for the contents of advertisements originated by others. There are, as yet, no reported cases involving the liability of bulletin board operators for disseminating information posted by bulletin board users. In determining what liability, if any, the City may have by operating a public bulletin board service it is important to have a legal framework. Unfortunately, navigation in these waters is treacherous at best and the legal issues surrounding computer bulletin boards comprise a brave new world with no maps and few native guides. While there are analogies in the law, which have dealt specifically with the responsibility of telegraph and telephone companies, broadcasters, publishers, and newspapers for conveying defamatory statements, these analogies are not obvious, and the comparisons not fully coherent. According to the Second Restatement of Torts, the general rule of law is that "one who merely makes available to another equipment or facilities that he may use himself for general communication purposes" is not liable for publications, even if the supplier knows or has reason to know the equipment will be used to disseminate defamatory information. In other words, Compaq, a computer manufacturer, is not liable even if it knowingly sells a computer to The National Inquirer, and a telephone company is not liable for its subscribers' slanderous phone calls. However, a bulletin board, offering public messages to a wide audience, is more like a radio or television broadcaster than it is like a telephone company or supplier of equipment. According to some legal experts, a better rule would be that a bulletin board is a secondary publisher of information and by making that information generally available to its users, a bulletin INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM CITY OF DIAMOND BAR TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manage( SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement for City Engineering Services with Charles Abbott and Associates DATE: January 3, 1995 Recommendation: City Council approve contract for Interim City Engineering services with Charles Abbott and Associates not to exceed $150,000. Discussion: At the time of the adoption of the FY 1994-95 Municipal Budget the City Council approved the continuation of the contract for City Engineering services. As the Council is aware, Charles Abbott and Associates has been providing City Engineering services since June, 1992. In order to effect the City Council's approval, a Professional Services Agreement has been prepared between the City of Diamond Bar and Charles Abbott and Associates. The contract term is July 1, 1994 until terminated. The termination clause in the contract provides for a fifteen (15) day notice termination period. Charles Abbott and Associates' Hourly Rate Schedule, which is effective through June 30, 1995, is attached to the Agreement. A copy of the required Certificate of Insurance is also attached. This proposed contract continues the relationship between Charles Abbott and Associates and the City of Diamond Bar. The contract amount, which is $150,000, reflects the amount budgeted for these services in the FY 1994-95 fiscal budget. TLB.jac Attachments The draft Code of Conduct generated numerous comments and suggestions from several Committee members, as well as other City Online users. After thorough review of these comments and suggestions, a final draft of the Code of Conduct was prepared and presented to the City Online Technical Advisory Committee for their consideration. The Committee has reviewed this document, a copy of which is attached, and recommends that it be approved by the City Council. DISCUSSION: A computer bulletin board (like most means of communication) can be used to commit or facilitate almost any imaginable kind of legal wrong. If properly used bulletin board systems, like City Online, allow users to disseminate their knowledge, questions, and opinions --within minutes or hours --to widespread audiences. However, wide dissemination of knowledge, ideas, opinions, and exhortations is not always a good thing. For example, computer bulletin boards have been used for cheap and convenient communication among people engaging in sexual activities with young children. They have been used to publicize obscene, abusive, or otherwise objectionable material, and to disseminate illegal copies of copyrighted, commercial computer software. While modern law holds telephone companies wholly harmless for the transmission and delivery of phone calls they carry, those who publish printed matter have routinely been subject to civil liability for the contents of advertisements originated by others. There are, as yet, no reported cases involving the liability of bulletin board operators for disseminating information posted by bulletin board users. In determining what liability, if any, the City may have by operating a public bulletin board service it is important to have a legal framework. Unfortunately, navigation in these waters is treacherous at best and the legal issues surrounding computer bulletin boards comprise a brave new world with no maps and few native guides. While there are analogies in the law, which have dealt specifically with the responsibility of telegraph and telephone companies, broadcasters, publishers, and newspapers for conveying defamatory statements, these analogies are not obvious, and the comparisons not fully coherent. According to the Second Restatement of Torts, the general rule of law is that "one who merely makes available to another equipment or facilities that he may use himself for general communication purposes" is not liable for publications, even if the supplier knows or has reason to know the equipment will be used to disseminate defamatory information. In other words, Compaq, a computer manufacturer, is not liable even if it knowingly sells a computer to The National Inquirer, and a telephone company is not liable for its subscribers' slanderous phone calls. However, a bulletin board, offering public messages to a wide audience, is more like a radio or television broadcaster than it is like a telephone company or supplier of equipment. According to some legal experts, a better rule would be that a bulletin board is a secondary publisher of information and by making that information generally available to its users, a bulletin board operator could be held liable for the continued dissemination of defamatory materials once the operator has become aware of the defamatory character of the material. Although the posting of defamatory materials is probably the most common problem facing a bulletin board operator, a operator can also be held liable for providing copyrighted materials, allowing third parties to post erroneous information, and violating an user's right to privacy by disclosing confidential user information. Does this mean that a bulletin board operator must actively "police" the public areas of the board in order to find out what is being distributed through its facilities, or whether it is liable only when it has actual knowledge (or, at the least, good reason to know) that is distributing certain materials? Absolutely not. The law is clear that secondary publishers are not required to investigate the contents of what they are distributing in order to avoid liability. However, this does entirely release a bulletin board operator from liability. A bulletin board operator could still be held liable for failing to police the board over long period of time, for instance, or in circumstances where the operator knew that some person or people were regularly logging on and posting defamatory messages. Recognizing the lack of case law on this subject and the potential legal implications of operating a bulletin board, many legal experts would argue that bulletin board operators should take certain steps to limit their liability exposure. These steps include, but are not limited to: removing dangerous postings and files, such as defamatory remarks or a copyright infringement from public access areas; posting warning notices to notify users that they may not make any false or damaging statements about other users; monitoring caller activity; and requiring users to enter into a caller contract. The City Online Code of Conduct combines the simplicity of a warning notice with the protection of a caller contract. It allows the City to spell out exactly what kind of conduct is not tolerated on the board. Furthermore, the Code of Conduct contains the additional protection offered by a limitation of liability and indemnity provisions. If a user is injured due to another user's posting, the limitation of liability provision sharply limits the amount the injured user can recover in a lawsuit. The indemnity provision makes each user reimburse the City, and "hold the City, its officers and officials harmless", for any acts committed by an user of materials or information transmitted by an user. If approved, the Code of Conduct will be posted as a bulletin for all users to read. In addition, new users wishing full access to the system will be required, as part of the on-line registration process, to acknowledge that they have read and agree to comply with the rules and regulations set forth by the City. The penalties for violating the Code of Conduct could include, but are not limited to suspension or termination of an user's account and prohibiting an user from accessing the system. City staff is currently working on a process for enforcing the Code of Conduct. This process will include a due process proceeding whereby violators will be given notice of their violation, an opportunity to take corrective actions(if applicable), and if penalties are imposed, the right to appeal to a higher authority (e.g., the City Council). The due process procedure is expected to be completed within the next thirty to forty-five days. Once the City Online Technical Advisory Committee has had an opportunity to review the due process procedure, it will be presented to the City Council for their consideration and approval. It is important for the City to minimize its risks. The Code of Conduct will help reduce liability by setting forth clear and reasonable ground rules for using City Online. Users that conform to these rules will be treated with respect and will be allowed to enjoy the system. If, on the other hand, an user violates the City's standards of operation by engaging in unacceptable behavior, then the City has established a procedure for controlling its legal risks by suspending and/or removing the user from the system to avoid additional problems. It is the recommendation of the City Online Technical Advisory Committee that the City Council approve the City Online Code of Conduct as presented. PREPARED BY: Troy L. utzlaff Assist the C y M n ger Attachment: Final Draft City Online Code of Conduct Final Draft CITY ONLINE CODE OF CONDUCT City Online is a free electronic bulletin board service owned and operated by the City of Diamond Bar. The primary objectives of this service are: o To provide the public with easy electronic access to government information and services through the use of a home personal computer or from several public information terminals conveniently located throughout the community; o To reduce vehicle trips by providing an alternative means of conducting business with government; o To enhance both the delivery of public services and accessibility to public documents; o To provide an electronic forum for public discussion on issues and concerns of community interest; o To promote citizen involvement in public affairs and to develop an enhanced sense of community; o To develop a telecommunications model for other public agencies to evaluate and consider how similar technological solutions can be implemented in their own community to better air quality. City Online is accessible to the general public. The City of Diamond Bar encourages an open forum and public dialogue on community issues and other topics of interest. It is the responsibility of each user to respect the views and opinions of other users and to maintain the highest level of propriety when using City Online. Users are required to complete the online questionnaire for full system access. The use of aliases and pseudonyms is prohibited and may result in the suspension and/or termination of an user's right to use the system. City Online is an information resource intended for the public's use. Commercial sales and/or solicitation of City Online users or the commercial use of user information without the expressed written authority of the City of Diamond Bar is strictly prohibited. The City of Diamond Bar encourages freedom of speech, but expects users to be courteous at all times. Users are admonished not to use defamatory statements and/or make personal attacks against other users. Furthermore, users are advised that it is unacceptable to place unlawful information or materials or to transmit obscene, abusive, or otherwise objectionable language on City Online. The City of Diamond Bar will not be held responsible for any indirect, consequential, special or punitive damages or losses an user may incur from using City Online. In addition, by registering on the system, an user agrees to defend and indemnify the City, its officers, and officials, and hold the same harmless from and against any and all claims, proceedings, damages, injuries, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) related to any acts committed by an user or materials or information transmitted by an user in connection with City Online leading wholly or partially to claims against the City of Diamond Bar or City Online by other users or third parties. The use of City Online is a privilege not a right. Users, by completing the online questionnaire, hereby acknowledge and agree to the rules and regulations set forth by the City of Diamond Bar or any other state or federal rule or regulation that may be promulgated from time to time hereafter. The City of Diamond reserves the right to suspend or terminate an user's account and deny an user access for violation of these rules. The City of Diamond Bar hereby reserves the right to suspend or terminate the operation of City Online at any time without notice. Review and Approved by the City Online Technical Advisory Committee - September 28, 1994. INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM CITY OF DIAMOND BAR TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Terrence L. Belanger, City Managet"'Ifi SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement for City Engineering Services with Charles Abbott and Associates DATE: January 3, 1995 Recommendation: City Council approve contract for Interim City Engineering services with Charles Abbott and Associates not to exceed $150,000. Discussion: At the time of the adoption of the FY 1994-95 Municipal Budget the City Council approved the continuation of the contract for City Engineering services. As the Council is aware, Charles Abbott and Associates has been providing City Engineering services since June, 1992. In order to effect the City Council's approval, a Professional Services Agreement has been prepared between the City of Diamond Bar and Charles Abbott and Associates. The contract term is July 1, 1994 until terminated. The termination clause in the contract provides for a fifteen (15) day notice termination period. Charles Abbott and Associates' Hourly Rate Schedule, which is effective through June 30, 1995, is attached to the Agreement. A copy of the required Certificate of Insurance is also attached. This proposed contract continues the relationship between Charles Abbott and Associates and the City of Diamond Bar. The contract amount, which is $150,000, reflects the amount budgeted for these services in the FY 1994-95 fiscal budget. TLB.jac Attachments