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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
PUBLIC HEARING:
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
APRIL 20,1992
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. at the
Plan
South Coast Air Quality Management District , 21865
E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF
The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by
ALLEGIANCE:
Liz Myers.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioners: Grothe, Li, Meyer, Vice Chairman
MacBride, and Chairman Flamenbaum.
Also present were Community Development Director
James De5tefano, Associate Planner Robert Searcy,
Lloyd Zola, of the Planning Network, and Contract
Secretary Liz Myers.
MATTERS FROM
Ken Anderson, residing at 2628 Rising Star Dr.,
THE AUDIENCE:
stated his concern of the traffic situation
resulting from the development within the Country
Hills Towne Center, and the existing development in
the immediate area. He presented pictures to the
Commission of a traffic accident that occurred
recently in the area. He also stated that the
signs, placed by the Wolff Company, are not to
code.
CONTINUED
CD/DeStefano reported that the Plan for Resource
PUBLIC HEARING:
Management incorporates the open space element and
the conservation element of the General Plan. The
Draft General
Plan for Resource Management has been developed to
Plan
create and retain an open space system which will
conserve our natural resources, preserve our scenic
beauty, promote a healthy community atmosphere,
provide open space for outdoor passive/active
recreation, and protect the public safety. The
document was first reviewed and drafted by GPAC in
the middle of 1991, and returned to GPAC for
further review the fall of 1991. The Plan for
Resource Management was reviewed and approved by
the Parks and Recreation Commission in the latter
part of January and the first part of February of
1992. The GPAC proposed and approved the final
changes, contained in the document, on April 9,
1992.
The Public Hearing was declared opened.
The Public Hearing was declared closed.
The Commission concurred to review the document
page by page.
A. Introduction
VC/MacBride suggested that bullet three, page 2, of
the Introduction, omit the first word "To".
B. Existing Conditions
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Page 2
1. Open Space and Visual Resources
C/Meyer suggested inserting the word "opportunity"
to the third line from the bottom so that it reads
"...open space opportunities and visual resources".
VC/MacBride stated that the last line of Open Space
and Visual Resources is awkward and needs to be
reworded. He suggested that it be phrased to read,
"The natural slopes and ridges enrich and identify
our City.". The Commission concurred.
2. Biological Resources
VC/MacBride suggested that' the syntax in bullet
one, page 3, last sentence, be corrected to read
"...raccoon, coyote and, occasionally, mule deer.";
and that the word "of" be deleted from the last
sentence of bullet four.
Chair/Grothe suggested that the word "plants" be
deleted from the last sentence of bullet three.
Chair/Flamenbaum suggested that the last paragraph
be worded more strongly.
Lloyd Zola suggested the following wording, "There
is a potential for sensitive plants.... Undisturbed
areas such as Sandstone Canyon are in the historic
range of sensitive plants such as .... Rare or
endangered animal species are not generally found
within the City, although sandy soils, especially
in the previously identified natural areas...".
The Commission concurred.
3. Parks and Recreation
CD/DeStefano explained that the Parks and
Recreation Commission, concerned with the potential
misunderstanding of a previously prepared matrix
regarding usable and unusable, developed and
undeveloped, City parkland, suggested the changes
in the statement, on the top of page four, that
increased the minimum requirement for parklands
base upon 1,000 residents. If adopted, it will
lead to specific changes to our Quimby fee
structure, as well as the requirements for cash
contribution, or acreage, for future park
development.
VC/MacBride suggested that the end of the last
sentence, second paragraph, as indicated on page
four, be amended to read, "...the need of
residents". In regards to the following sentence,
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he questioned the use of the phrase 11470.8 acres of
recreational facilities".
Lloyd Zola suggested the wording "• ..470.8 acres of
recreational land, including 59.4 acres of
developed park land".
CD/DeStefano explained that the Parks and
Recreation Commission tried to identify that
although there is 470 acres of land, there is
actually substantially less acres per 1,000
residents because of the 133 acres of "The
Country's" private parkland, and the 75 additional
acres of undeveloped parkland.
C/Meyer suggested that the section identify and
clarify the parkland available, and the parkland
privately held. The actual numbers should be
summarized, as indicated in table II.N.2, within
the Master Environmental Assessment.
The Commission concurred that the numbers should
justify that there is a severe shortage of
parkland.
VC/MacBride suggested that the statement, referring
to quasi -public parkland, be amended to "...may
require user fees;...".
Upon C/Meyer's suggestion, the Commission concurred
that the second paragraph from the bottom of page
four should be changed to indicate the "distance",
that the City is located within regional recreation
areas, rather than the "time".
4. Water Resources
C/Li requested that the first sentence, second
paragraph, be changed to indicate, "Three Valleys
Municipal Water District". He also requested that
a statement be added about the existing reclaimed
water situation.
5. Energy Resources
Chair/Flamenbaum suggested that the Gas Company and
Southern California Edison be changed to refer to
public utilities, and the word "its" be changed to
"their".
VC/MacBride suggested
changed to read, "The
section...".
6. Solid Waste
that the seventh line be
strategies provided in this
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CD/DeStefano explained that this section was
rewritten by Troy Butzlaff, the City's Solid Waste
expert, before the Parks and Recreation Commission
or GPAC's final reviews.
VC/MacBride stated that the words "pose" and
threaten", in the last paragraph, should be
corrected to "poses" and "threatens".
7. Agriculture
C/Meyer suggested that it should be spelled out
clearly, in the existing conditions, that there
isn't any prime soil types in Diamond Bar.
Lloyd Zola stated that the last sentence in the
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first paragraph indicates that none of these
classifications are in Diamond Bar. However, the
last sentence of paragraph three should be amended
to read, "Therefore, the remaining agricultural
(grazing land) within the City will eventually be
phased out."
8. Mineral Resources
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Chair/Flamenbaum inquired why oil is not mentioned
as one of Diamond Bar's significant mineral
resources.
Lloyd Zola explained that there is a specific law
that this is done by. It will be added in order to
clarify this section.
VC/MacBride suggested that the second to the last
line omit the word "anyway".
The Public Hearing was declared opened.
The Public Hearing was declared closed.
C. Resource Management Issues
CD/DeStefano explained that the existing setting is
summarized, and then the issue, that needs to be
addressed, is identified.
1. Open Space and Visual Resources
C/Meyer suggested that the second line to bottom
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omit the word "local".��
C/Flamenbaum suggested that the sentence, "This is
especially true for the future development on the
Tres Hermanos,...", be deleted because the
locations of these properties are not identified.
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C/Meyer explained that the Park and Recreation
Commission included these properties to serve as
examples of the intent. The location is identified
elsewhere in the document.
CD/DeStefano suggested the wording, "This is
especially true for the future new development in
canyons such as...". The Commission concurred.
VC/MacBride inquired why the deleted section, of
the Issue Analysis, refers to protecting open space
lands, yet the rewritten portion now refers to
providing a balanced open space pian.
C/Meyer explained that the Parks and Recreation
Commission changed the concept because the term
"protect" is somewhat ambiguous. "Protect" could
mean that a fence is built around the property to
keep the public from using it. The Park and
Recreation Commission determined that open space
should be used to meet the recreational needs of
the community. They are trying to balance active
recreational activities with the need to preserve
certain areas in a more natural state.
CD/DeStefano stated that the Parks and Recreation
Commission recognized that there are a variety of
pressures upon the open space resources within the
community. The statement was to address all the
different issues in terms of protection,
recognizing future development, and a need for
additional recreational space.
Lloyd Zola suggested the following wording, "There
is a need to provide a balanced open space,
preservation, and recreation plan...". The
Commission concurred.
2. Biological Resources
VC/MacBride suggested that the statement, "In
addition to the sphere of influence (Tonner
Canyon)", be deleted because it may lock the City
out of potential sphere of influences.
Chair/Flamenbaum suggested that the sentence be
reworded to read, "The City, and it's sphere of
influence, contains...". The Commission concurred.
Following discussion, the Commission also concurred
to delete the last sentence, "There is no trail
system linking these facilities...", from this
section.
3.Parks and Recreation
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VC/MacBride suggested that the word "actively" be
omitted from the Issue Analysis.
C/Meyer stated that there should be some verbiage
that plans for a trail system that would link our
open spaces and recreational facilities.
Chair/Flamenbaum suggested that the sentence,
deleted from the Biological Resources, could be
added here stating, "There is also no trail system
linking these facilities together - and to plan for
a trail system linking these facilities."
4. Water
VC/MacBride suggested that the word "additional" be
deleted from the Issue Analysis. He also suggested
that the first sentence be amended to read, "Water
is a scarce, expensive, and natural resource."
5. Energy
VC/MacBride stated that he preferred the deleted
sentence, "The City could make itself a laboratory
for testing new energy technologies.", over the new
sentence added.
CD/DeStefano explained that the Parks and
Recreation Commission was specifically concerned
with opening the door to any technology, especially
unknown technology of the future, being testing
within our community.
VC/MacBride, upon hearing the explanation, accepted
the statement as written.
Chair/Flamenbaum suggested that the statement,
"work with local utility companies, schools, etc.
to", be omitted from the Issue Analysis.
6. Solid Waste
VC/MacBride noted that solid waste is not just a
regional problem but one of national,state, local,
and regional concern.
Chair/Flamenbaum suggested amending the first
sentence to 'read, "Disposal of solid waste is a
significant problem. Recent legislation has...
He further suggested that the first sentence be
deleted from the Issue Analysis and be amended to
read, "The City should outline an integrated waste
management... solid wastes, and household hazardous
wastes as mandated by State law."
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7. Agriculture
Chair/Flamenbaum, noting that earlier in the
document it was indicated that the City did not
have any prime agricultural land, suggested that
the Issue Analysis be changed to state, "...to deal
with the conversion of grazing lands to other land
uses."
Chair/Flamenbaum called a recess at 8:25 p.m. The
meeting was called back to order at 8:34 p.m.
The Public Hearing was declared opened.
Greg Hummel, a member of GPAC, residing at 23239
Iron Horse Canyon, referring to page 8, Energy,
stated that the intent, of the sentence deleted,
was to encourage the City to be progressive and to
open the door to the possibility for being a
laboratory to alternate energy resources or
sources. He requested that the item be reworded to
incorporate this concept into the new concept added
by the Parks and Recreation.
C/Grothe suggested that the item be amended to
read, "The City should avail itself of
environmentally safe methods of resource
conservation, and encourage testing of new
technologies." The Commission concurred.
The Public Hearing was declared closed.
D. Goals, Objectives, and Implementation
Strategies
Goal 1:
VC/MacBride suggested that the word "conserves" be
changed to "conserve".
Objective 1.1:
VC/MacBride stated his concern that the City is
assuming the responsibility of preserving visual
features visible from the City. We do not have the
ability to preserve something beyond our sphere of
influence and the City limit.
C/Meyer stated that the City does have a
responsibility to respond to environmental
notification supplied by the County and by
adjoining cities. Our response would be couched
under the preservation of the hillsides. It is not
under our direct control but we do have the
obligation to provide input.
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Strategy 1.1.1:
Chair/Flamenbaum suggested that "within the State
Route 57 Scenic Highway corridor" be deleted.
Lloyd suggested that the statement be included to
the end of subsection 1.1.1.a, to read "...Tres
Hermanos property; Upper Sycamore Canyon; Sandstone
Canyon; the south end of "The Country" and the
State Route 57...."
CD/DeStefano stated that GPAC made a specific
statement in striking Sandstone Canyon from
subsection 1.1.1.a to be replaced by subsection
1.1.1.b.
Chair/Flamenbaum stated that subsection l.l.l.b
does not fit within strategy 1.1.1 which deals with
grading ordinances, and land form contours. He
proposed that "a." be eliminated and that strategy
1.1.1 read, " ..and hilltops. Require contour or
landform grading... prominent slopes, but this
applies, and that this applies, but is not
necessarily limited to the Tres Hermanos property,
upper Sycamore Canyon, Sandstone Canyon, and Tonner
Canyon.". The last sentence, "Such requirements
should also ... Tonner Canyon (sphere of influence)",
should be deleted because it is just another
example.
Strategy 1.1.4:
Chair/Flamenbaum suggested that, "Retain existing
vegetation" be changed to "Preserve to the maximum
extent possible, existing vegetation within
hillside..."; and add the name of the approving
agency to the end of the sentence, "...approved
fuel modification program, as approved by...". He
further stated that he does not like the way the
whole paragraph is written.
CD/DeStefano stated that staff will reword it, if
the Commission agrees with the overall concept to
preserve in the maximum amount possible. The
Commission concurred.
VC MacBride requested that the paragraph also
designate who approves the fuel modification
program.
Strategy 1.1.5:
Chair/Flamenbaum suggested that the words "existing
vegetation" be changed to "existing significant
vegetation".
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Strategy 1.1.8:
Chair/Flamenbaum suggested that the first sentence
be changed to read, " ..and hilltops in and
adjacent to the City and its sphere of influence.".
The remaining sentence, indicating examples, should
be deleted, otherwise, all the examples in 1.1.8
should be put in 1.1.1, for consistency.
VC/MacBride inquired if there is a reason for
putting in examples.
CD/DeStefano stated that using examples in the
document is helpful in terms of understanding
exactly what the legislators had in mind.
Chair/Flamenbaum indicated that he will defer to
the professional planners.
Strategy 1.1.9:
Chair/Flamenbaum inquired why this strategy was
deleted.
Lloyd Zola explained that because it is part of the
grading ordinance, it is not necessary to repeat it
in the Plan.
Chair/Flamenbaum, referring back to the statement
regarding the preservation of Sandstone Canyon,
stated that he is unsure where it should be placed,
but that it should be deleted from this section.
CD/DeStefano stated that the statement on top of
page II -12, "Replacement of fresh drinking
water...", is now Strategy 1.1.9, which replaces
the strategy before it. However, after reviewing
it again, it should perhaps be relocated.
Lloyd Zola suggested that the statement might be
better relocated as the eighth bullet in Strategy
1.2.1. The Commission concurred.
CD/DeStefano stated that Strategy 1.1.10 now
becomes Strategy 1.1.9.
C/Meyer suggested that Strategy 1.1.9 should be
amended to state, "Enact provisions and techniques
that enhance ground water recharge and local water
recovery.". The paragraph (a), under it, should
then be deleted.
C/Grothe, referring to the statement in Strategy
1.1.4, "retaining or preserving existing vegetation
within hillside development", stated that any open
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space left in a tract development would be better
turned into green hillsides then leaving it in it's
natural brown dead state.
Lloyd Zola noted that the fourth bullet in Strategy
1.1.6 covers the intent of Strategy 1.1.4.
Therefore, Strategy 1.1.4 may not be needed.
The Commission concurred to delete Strategy 1.1.4,
with the exception of the last sentence,
"Vegetation may be removed as ...", which should
become the fourth bullet of Strategy 1.1.6.
Strategy 1.1.7:
VC/MacBride suggested that "from within and without
the project area" be deleted from the end of the
sentence.
The Public Hearing was declared opened.
Greg Hummel stated that the intent of the
statement, "Sandstone Canyon shall be preserved in
its present natural state", is to fulfill Goal 1.
He suggested that the statement be added as another��
strategy in itself.
Martha Brusque, residing at 600 S. Great Bend,
noted that people could choose not to maintain
their slopes, under the pretense that they are
being kept in its natural state, and thus creating
a fire hazard.
Don Robertson, a member of GPAC, residing at 309 N.
Pantero Dr., stated that Sandstone Canyon must be
included as one of the strategies in order to
satisfy Goal 1.
Gary Neely, referring to the statement regarding
Sandstone Canyon, stated that since the City
doesn't own the property, it will be difficult to
preserve it if the developer chooses to develop it.
The Public Hearing was declared closed.
Lloyd Zola, in response to Chair/Flamenbaum's
inquiry, suggested that the Sandstone Canyon
statement can be revised to indicate that
"significant and environmental features within
Sandstone Canyon shall be preserved in their
natural state", and placed as a separate strategy.
The Commission discussed whether there should be a
specific statement, within the goals or strategies
of the Plan, of preserving only Sandstone Canyon.
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The Commission concurred with the statement,
suggested by VC/MacBride, "Preservation of canyon
areas in their natural state shall be pursued."
The statement should be placed as Strategy 1.2.5,
under Objective 1.2.
Strategy 1.2.1:
C/Meyer suggested that the words "identified
sensitive areas" be added to bullet six.
Chair/Grothe suggested that the last two bullets be
reworded to flow better when reading them.
Strategy 1.2.2:
C/Meyer suggested that the words "to the extent
feasible within " be added after "Preserve existing
mature trees and vegetation".
VC/MacBride inquired if 1.2.2.d is too specific -in
regards to the size of the replacement tree.
C/Meyer noted that the strategy seems to be written
in ordinance form. He concurred that the strategy
is too specific.
The Commission concurred to direct staff to rewrite
the strategy, preserving the intent but losing as
much of the specifics as possible.
Lloyd Zola stated that the concept "of allowing
removal of vegetation for fuel modification" should
be added to strategy 1.2.2.a, in the interest of
consistency.
Strategy 1.2.3:
Chair/Flamenbaum suggested that the word
"coordinate" be replaced by "participate in".
Strategy 1.2.4:
Chair/Flamenbaum requested that it be deleted and
placed under Strategy 1.2.2. He noted that part of
the strategy does not relate to trees at all, and
should be reworded. The Commission concurred.
The Public Hearing was declared opened.
Greg Hummel stated that the General Plan should be
specific enough to specify exactly the conditions
and goals that the City wants preserved, without
exceptions. He suggested that the Commission move
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away from being general and get back to being
specific.
The Public Hearing was declared closed.
objective 1.3:
Following discussion, C/Meyer suggested the
wording, "Maintain a system of public/private
recreational facilities...". The Commission
concurred.
Strategy 1.3.1
In response to VC/MacBride's concern, Lloyd Zola
suggested that the strategy be reworded to stated,
"The development of a community center, traditional
neighborhood parks, and community athletic fields
should be pursued." The Commission concurred.
VC/MacBride suggested that the word "actively" be
deleted from bullet 5, and the word "through" be
replaced with "within" in bullet 8.
Strategy 1.3.4
C/Meyer stated that the statement is not written as
a strategy, and it does not belong as part of the
General Plan. It is asking the applicant to submit
data that he may or may not have under his control,
or have knowledge of.
Lloyd Zola suggested the wording "As part of the
Development Review process, require verification as
to the existence of any potential...". The
Commission concurred.
Strategy 1.3.7:
Chair/Flamenbaum stated that this strategy needs to
be reworded to reflect back to the previous
statement defining the parkland.
Strategy 1.3.9:
VC/MacBride suggested that the sentence be amended
to read "...which analyzes present and future
recreation and park needs.". The first bullet
should begin with the word "Develop" rather than
"Development".
The Public Hearing was declared opened:
Martha Brusque stated her concern that though
objective 1.3 mentions facilities for residents of
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all ages, there is no mention of Senior Citizens as
an entity.
C/Meyer explained that the issue of senior citizens
are addressed in the Parks Master_ Plan and the
Needs Assessment.
Don Robertson stated his concern that the concept,
of having sufficient park facilities convenient to
all areas in Diamond Bar, is being deleted from
Strategy 1.3.7.
Chair/Flamenbaum assured Mr. Robertson that the
Commission requested staff to repair the sentence
so that it is consistent with earlier statements,
and that there is no intention of deleting that
concept.
The Public Hearing was declared closed.
Goal 2:
C/Meyer suggested that the words, "and not abused",
and the words, "that those", be deleted.
Strategy 2.1.3:
The Commission, upon Chair/Flamenbaum's suggestion
that there be a statement added to subsection "g"
encouraging the use of recycling lawnmowers,
concurred that such a statement would be too
specific.
Strategy 2.1.4:
Chair/ Flamenbaum suggested that the second sentence
be amended to read, "Encourage upgrading...".
Strategy 2.1.6
CD/DeStefano stated that the first sentence,
"Develop and implement... the General Plan", was not
intended to be placed in this section, and should
be deleted.
Strategy 2.1.5:
C/Meyer, concerned with the use of the word
�—� "ordinance", suggested a more generic term such as
"regulations". The Commission concurred.
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The Public Hearing was declared opened.
The Public Hearing was declared closed.
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Strategy 2.2.2:
Chair/Flamenbaum, referring to bullet 8, suggested
that deciduous trees be better described as
"drought tolerant deciduous trees".
Lloyd Zola explained that as the reclamation
program becomes on line, there will be some differs
on the reclaimed water system on the planting
plans. It will make no sense to continue the use
of drought tolerant plantings when using water out
of a treatment plant.
The Public Hearing was declared opened.
The Public Hearing was declared closed.
Objective 2.3:
C/Meyer suggested that there should be a statement
referring to the Jobs/Housing Balance.
Lloyd Zola explained that, given Diamond Bar's
built out compared to the City of Industry, the
intent was to purposely stay away from the
Jobs/Housing Balance. Since the City has few jobs
compared to the population, the statement refers to
minimizing trips and getting them closer.
VC/MacBride suggested that the comma after the
word, "patterns" be deleted.
Strategy 2.3.1 and 2.3.2:
Chair/Flamenbaum suggested that the statements
within parentheses be deleted.
Strategy 2.4.2.a:
C/Meyer suggested that the verbiage be amended to
be consistent with the concept amended earlier in
the document.
Lloyd Zola explained that it is not necessary to
change the verbiage because the concept of the
energy technology being environmentally safe is
handled in the objective.
VC/MacBride suggested that the sentence in strategy
2.4.2.a. be amended to read, "Cooperate with...",
and the sentence in Objective 2.4 be amended to
read, "Cooperate with...".
The Public Hearing was declared opened.
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Gary Neely, referring to Strategy 2.3.1, suggested
that, as a precursor to the Plan for Physical
Mobility, the statement should also make reference
to reducing the length of time, and the amount, of
vehicular trips.
Lloyd Zola suggested that the correct terminology
for Strategy 2.3.1 would be, "Land uses in the City
will be planned to reduce vehicular miles
traveled...". The Commission concurred.
Martha Brusque suggested that there should be
mention of reducing the amount of noise created by
cars, delivery trucks, and garbage trucks. She
also informed the Commission that the bus stops are
littered and have graffiti all over them. The bus
stop at Diamond Bar Blvd. and Sunset Crossing
blocks visibility. The City should take
responsibility for the action it encouraged.
The Public Hearing was declared closed.
Strategy 2.5.1:
Chair/Flamenbaum stated that there should be some
quantification as to how big that commercial or
industrial generator might be.
The Commission concurred to delete the word "all".
VC/MacBride suggested that the last sentence,
"Incorporate this element...", should be deleted.
Strategy 2.5.9:
CD/DeStefano stated that the word "medium" should
be amended to "median".
Strategy 2.5.10:
VC/MacBride suggested that the second sentence be
amended to read, "Encourage the provision..."
Strategy 2.5.3:
VC/MacBride suggested that the sentence be amended
to read, "Reduce wasteful packaging of
products...".
Strategy 2.5.2:
VC/MacBride suggested that the last sentence,
"Incorporate this element...", should be deleted.
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Strategy 2.5.5:
VC/MacBride suggested that the words "a
multilingual promotional" should be deleted.
The Public Hearing was declared opened.
The Public Hearing was declared closed.
VC/MacBride suggested including another Goal that
states that there is a cost factor in achieving our
goals and objectives. He suggested the following
wording: Goal Three - Identify the financial
resources, and the planning methods, which the City
will employ, to support the goals and strategies
outlined herein. The resources and methods will
include open space zoning, public and private
acquisition of open space, preferential
assessments, conditional use permit exactions,
Quimby Act applications to subdivision approvals,
provisions for open space and specific plans,
Development Agreements, plan unit developments, and
a performance zoning ordinance.
The Commission, concurring with the intent of
VC/MacBride's suggested Goal, discussed if it
should be appropriately worded so that it applies
to each and every segment, or if there should be a
general statement placed at the end of each issue.
C/Meyer indicated that the issue of costs is
adequately addressed in the Plan for Public
Services and Facilities.
CD/DeStefano suggested that, if the Commission
concurs with the language suggested by VC/MacBride,
it can be inserted in the Public Facilities
Element. The Commission concurred.
The Public Hearing was declared opened.
Gary Neely stated that he objects to any references
to increasing our taxes, and mention of such should
not be encouraged within this document.
Motion was made by C/Meyer, seconded by VC/MacBride
and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to direct staff to make the
corrections, as directed, and to bring the document
back, for the Commission's review, in two weeks.
Chair/Flamenbaum stated that the Public Hearing is
continued to April 27, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. to review
the Plan for Public Health and Safety.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CD/DeStefano reported that the Traffic and
Transportation Commission (TTC) has been encouraged
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ADJOURNMENT:
to attend the public hearing on May 4th, at which
time the Commission will be reviewing the Plan for
Physical Mobility. He inquired how the Commission
would prefer to receive the TTC's comments
regarding the Plan for Physical Mobility.
Following discussion, the Commission concurred that
the TTC should be invited to present their
comments, and welcome one of their representatives
to specifically summarize whatever data they may
have.
CD/DeStefano informed the Commission that the City
has begun a recruitment process for a new City
Engineer/Public Work Director.
Motion was made by VC/MacBride, seconded by
Chair/Flamenbaum and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to adjourn
the meeting at 11:OOp.m.
Respectively,
times DeStefano
Secretary
Attest:
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`Bruce Flamenbaum
Chairman