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AGENDA
Tuesday, April 21,199 8
4:00 p.m. Study Session CC -2
6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Auditorium
21865 East Copley Drive
DiamondBar, California 91765
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Carol Herrera
Wen Chang
Eileen Ansari
Bob Huff
Debby O'Connor
Terrence L. Belanger
Michael Jenkins
Lynda Burgess
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Next Resolution No. 98-20
Next Ordinance No. 02(1998)
STUDY SESSION: 4:00 p.m., Room CC -2
a. School Traffic Study
b. City Manager Evaluation Process
1. CLOSED SESSION: None
2. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. April 21, 1998
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor
INVOCATION: Father Olin Mayfield, St. Denis
Catholic Church
ROLL CALL: Council Members Ansari, Huff,
O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tem Chang, Mayor Herrera
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mayor
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
3.1 Proclaiming May 4-8, 1998 - as "Hire -A -Veteran Week."
3.2 Proclaiming May, 1998 as "Water Awareness Month."
3.3 Proclaiming April 26 to May 2, 1998 as "Child Passenger
Safety Week."
3.4 Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to Sharon
Butler, recently named Mrs. Los Angeles County.
4. PUBLIC C004ENTS: "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. Although the City Council values your comments,
pursuant to the Brown Act, the Council generally cannot take
any action on items not listed on the posted agenda. Please
complete a Speaker's Card and give it to the City Clerk
APRIL 21, 1998 PAGE 2
(completion of this form is voluntary). There is a five
minute maximum time limit when addressing the City Council
5. SCHEDULE OF -FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - April 23, 1998 - 7:00
p.m., AQMD Board Hearing Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.2 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY WINE TASTING SOIREE - April 26,
1998 - 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Shilo Hilltop, 3101 Temple Ave.
5.3 SPRING CLEAN-UP - April 25, 1998.
5.4 PLANNING COMMISSION - April 28, 1998 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.5 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - May 5, 1998 - 6:30 p.m., AQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
6.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
6.1.1 Study Session of April 7, 1998 - Approve as
submitted.
6.1.2 Regular Meeting of April 7, 1998 - Approve as
submitted.
Requested by: City Clerk
6.2 TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular
Meeting of February 12, 1998 - Receive and file.
6.3 VOUCHER REGISTER - Approve Voucher Register dated Apri'_
17, 1998 in the amount of $557,695.79.
Requested by: City Manager
6.4 EXONERATION OF LANDSCAPING BOND (FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE,
LABOR & MATERIALS) FOR 669 LEYLAND DRIVE (LOT 17, TRACT
31977) IN DIAMOND BAR - The Principal, Alex Liang,
requests a release of his Cash Deposit in Lieu of
Landscaping Bond in the amount of $10,000. The Principal
has performed all work as required per the landscape plan,
on file with the City.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City
Council approve exoneration of the Investment CD in the
amount of $10,000 posted with the City on August 22, 1997
and direct the City Clerk to notify the Principal and
Surety of this action.
APRIL 21, 1998 PAGE 3
Requested by Planning Division
6.5 CROSSING GUARD SERVICES CONTRACT AMENDMENT- As a result
of the D.B. School Safety/Traffic Study, the intersection
of Sunset Crossing Rd. and Del Sol Ln. received crossing
guard services on March 23, 1998. This brings the total
number of intersections with crossing guards to 12. The
current contract amount needs to be amended from $55,000
to $57,200, an increase of $2,200, in order to cover
costs for the remainder of the school year (15 weeks).
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City
Council authorize the Mayor to amend the existing
crossing guard contract agreement with International
Services, Inc. from $55,000 to $57,200, an increase of
$2,200 to provide service at the intersection of Sunset
Crossing Rd. and Del Sol Ln.
Requested by: Public Works Division
6.6 CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH LANDSCAPE WEST, INC. TO PROVIDE
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 41 - The City currently has a
contract with Landscape West, Inc. to provide annual
landscape maintenance services for L.L.M.D. #41 for
$35,400. Landscape West recently requested an increase
of $56 per month ($224 for the remainder of the 1997/98
FY) due to the Federal increase of the minimum wage to
$5.75 per hour on March 1, 1998. Even though Landscape
West has had the option of receiving a Consumer Price
Index increase each of the past 2 times its contract has
been extended, they have refused those increase
opportunities to remain financially competitive.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City
Council approve a contract amendment with Landscape West,
Inc. to increase the contract for landscape maintenance
services in L.L.M.D. No. 41 to $35,624, for a total
annual increase of $224 for the 1997/98 FY, effective
March 1, 1998.
Requested by: Community Services Division
6.7 RESOLUTION NO. 98 -XX: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND
OPEN SPACE DISTRICT PER PARCEL DISCRETIONARY GRANT
PROGRAM FOR PANTERA PARK - Through the 1996 Proposition
A Safe Parks Act, the City was awarded a per parcel
discretionary grant of $275,246. When Council awarded
the Pantera Park construction project June 3, 1997, the
funding included the 1996 discretionary grant. At the
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award of the construction contract, the L.A. County
Regional Park and Open Space District did not have the
1996 policies and procedures completed. The procedures
have been completed, and a resolution is required for the
City to be able to receive the funding for the Pantera
Park project. The City is not required to adopt a Youth
Employment Program at this time.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City
Council adopt Resolution No. 98 -XX approving the
application for grant funds from the Los Angeles County
Regional Park and Open Space District per parcel
discretionary grant program for Pantera Park.
Requested by: City Manager
6.8 RESOLUTION NO. 98 -XX: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION BY
THE CITY CLERK OF CITY RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS WHICH ARE NO
LONGER REQUIRED AS PROVIDED UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
34090 - G.C. Section 34090 provides that, "with the
approval of the legislative body by resolution written
consent of the city attorney the head of a city
department may destroy any city record, document,
instrument, book or paper, under his charge without
making a copy thereof, after the same is no longer
required." Destruction of the materials referenced in
Exhibit "A" attached to the proposed resolution is
determined necessary in order to conserve storage space,
reduce staff time, expense and confusion in handling
information and informing the public.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City
Council adopt Resolution No. 98 -XX approving the
destruction of certain records which are no longer
required as provided by Government Code Section 34090.
Requested by: City Clerk
6.9 TREASURER'S STATEMENT - Submitted for City Council review
and approval is the Treasurer's Statement for March,
1998.
Requested by: City Manager
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as
matters can be heard.
7.1 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT (ZCA 97-
1)PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE DRAFT DEVELOPMENT CODE, ARTICLE
III - SITE PLANNING AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND
THE CITYWIDE DESIGN GUIDELINES - On December 9, 1997, the
APRIL 21, 1998 PAGE 5
Planning Commission recommended approval of the draft
Development Code and Citywide Design guidelines. In
December these documents were transmitted to Council and
a series of four study sessions were conducted from
January 6, 1998 to February 17, 1998. This is the third
of four scheduled public hearings on the draft
Development Code. Article III contains the development
standards applicable to all zoning districts and
standards for specific land uses. The Citywide Design
Guidelines are to be utilized in conjunction with these
standards to achieve a built environment of superior
design consistent with the goals of the General Plan.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City
Council review Article III of the draft Development Code
and the draft Citywide Design Guidelines make an informal
recommendation on these documents and continue the public
hearing until May 5, 1998 for review of all Articles of
the Development Code and the Citywide Design Guidelines.
Requested by: Planning Division
8. OLD BUSINESS:
8.1 RESOLUTION NO. 98 -XX: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR OPPOSING JUNE 2, 1998 BALLOT
MEASURE PROPOSITION 223 - Proposition 223, which is on
the June 2, 1998 ballot, prohibits school districts from
spending more than 5% of their funds for administrative
costs. This measure is another in a series of measures
that remove local control from community school districts
and severely restrict local school boards' ability to
allocate resources in accordance with constituents'
demands
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City
council adopt Resolution No. 98 -XX opposing the June 2,
1998 Ballot Measure, Proposition 223.
Requested by: City Manager
8.2 DIAMOND BAR RANCH FESTIVAL FUNDING.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City
Council direct staff as desired.
Requested by: City Manager
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9.1 RESOLUTION NO. 98 -XX: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR OPPOSING THE ELIMINATION OF
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VEHICLE LICENSE REVENUE AS PROPOSED IN AB1677, SB1723 AND
SB2001.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City
Council adopt Resolution No. 98 -XX opposing the
elimination of Vehicle License Revenue as proposed in AB
1776, SB1723 and SB2001.
Requested by: City Manager
9.2 MATTER OF APPOINTMENT TO COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR
WALNUT SHERIFF STATION.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City
Council direct staff as necessary
Requested by: City Council
9.3 MATTER OF OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 2010 - SB2010
proposes to expand the area over which the existing Santa
Monica Mountains Conservancy has the ability to acquire
and protect lands. Currently, the Conservancy can
acquire and protect lands within the Santa Monica
'Mountains zone. SB2010 would rename the Conservancy to
the Santa Monica Mountains and Rivers Conservancy and
expand the area in which the Conservancy can acquire and
protect lands to include the Santa Ana River and the San
Gabriel River watersheds. The City opposes any expansion
of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy beyond the
Santa Monica Mountains zone.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City
Council express its opposition to SB2010 to the State
Legislature and government.
Requested by: Mayor Herrera
RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
Next Resolution No. R-98-04
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Huff
ROLL CAIS.: Agency Members Chang, Herrera,
O'Connor, VC/Ansari, C/Huff
2. 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
Agency on Consent Calendar items or matters of interest to the
public that are not already scheduled for consideration on
this agenda. Although the Redevelopment Agency values your
APRIL 21, 1998 PAGE 7
comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, the Agency generally
cannot take any action on items not listed on the posted
agenda. Please complete aSpeaker's Card and give it to the
City Clerk .(completion of this form is voluntary) There is
a five minute maximum time limit when addr ssina the
Redevelopment Aaen
3. CONSENT CALENDAR:
3.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of April 7, 1998 -
Approve as submitted.
Requested by: Agency Secretary
3.2 VOUCHER REGISTER - Approve Voucher Register dated April
21, 1998 in the amount of $12,781.00.
Requested by: Executive Director
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
S. OLD BUSINESS: None
6. NEW BUSINESS: None
7. AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS: Items raised by individual Age.---,'
Members are for Agency discussion. Direction may be given a~
this meeting or the item may be scheduled for action at a
future meeting.
AGENCY ADJOURNMENT:
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL FETING:
10. COUNCIL SUB-CCNKITTEE REPORTS:
11. COUNCIL MEMBER COMENTS: Items raised by individual Counci:
Members are for Council discussion. Direction may be given a--
this
_this meeting or the item may be scheduled for action at a
future meeting.
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CITY OP DIAMOND BAR
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA NO.
TO: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager
MEETING DATE: April 21, 1998 REPORT DATE: April 13, 1998
FROM: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager
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AGENDA REPORT AGENDA NO. %, /
TO: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager
MEETING DATE: April 21, 1998 REPORT DATE: April 13, 1998
FROM: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager
TITLE: Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA 97-1) Public hearing for the draft Development Code, Article Iii -Si
Planning and Greneral Development Ctandardc and the Citymdde Design (Tiddellne-Q.
SUMMARY: On December 9, 1997 the Planning Commission recommended approval of the draft Development
Code and Citywide Design Guidelines. In December these documents were transmitted to the City Council and
a series of four study sessions were conducted from January 6, 1998 to February 17, 1998. This is the third of
four scheduled public hearings on the draft Development Code. Article III contains the development standards
applicable to all zoning districts and standards for specific land uses. The Citywide Design Guidelines are to be
utilized in conjunction with these standards to achieve a built environment of superior design consistent with the
goals of the General Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council review Article III of the draft Development
Code and the draft Citywide Design Guidelines, make an informal recommendation on these documents and
continue the public hearing until May 5, 1998 for review of all Articles of the Development Code and the
Citywide Design Guidelines.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS X Staff Report — Public Hearing Notification
Resolution(s) — Bid Specification (on file in City Clerk's Office)
— Ordinances(s) X Other - Revised pages of Articles III of the
Development Code.
Agreement(s)
EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: The draft Development Code has been distributed to the Chamber of Commerce,
local builders and developers, surrounding local jurisdictions and other interested parties and has been available
for public review at the Library and City Hall.
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST:
Has theresolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed N/A _Yes -X No
by the City Attorney?
Does the report require a majority or 4/5 vote?
Has environmental impact been assessed?
Has the report been reviewed by a Commission?
Which Commission?
Are other departments affected by the report?
Report discussed with the following affected departments:
2.
3.
4.
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MAJORITY
X Yes _ No
Yes -X No
Yes -X No
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AGENDA NO.
MEETING DATE: April 21, 1998
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City
Council
FROM: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager
SUBJECT: Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 97-1, Public
Hearing for draft Development Code, Article
III - Site Planning and General Development
Standards and Citywide Design Guidelines.
ISSUE STATEMENT: On December 9, 1997 the Planning Commission
recommended approval of the draft Development
Code and Citywide Design Guidelines. In
December, these documents were transmitted to
the City Council and a series of four study
sessions were conducted from January 6, 1998
to February 17, 1998. This is the third of
four scheduled public hearings on the draft
Development Code. Article III contains the
development standards applicable to all zoning
districts and standards for specific land
uses. The Citywide Design Guidelines are to be
utilized in conjunction with these standards
to achieve a built environment of superior
design consistent with the goals of the
General Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council review
Articles III of the draft Development Code and
the draft Citywide Design Guidelines, make an
informal recommendation on these documents and
continue the public hearing until May 5, 1998
for review of all Articles of the Development
Code and the Citywide Design Guidelines.
BACKGROUND:
Upon incorporation, the City adopted the L.A. County Planning and
Zoning Code to serve in the interim until the City could create its
own Development Code. In July of 1995, the City adopted its General
Plan which outlined the City's goals for future development. In
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compliance with stare law, Lne ciLy must. Prvduc,c - ��n�o=mins
Development Code that is consistent with and implements the
policies of the General Plan.
The draft Development Code that is presented for pubic hearing
tonight is the result of a 20 month joint effort by the City
Council, Planning Commission, City staff and consultants. It has
been created to supersede the existing Planning and Zoning Code
(Title 21 of the Municipal Code). The draft Development Code will
be specifically tailored to meet the needs of the City of Diamond
Bar, while responding to current case law and legislation. The
proposed Development Code utilizes and integrates existing portions
of the current Planning and Zoning Code and ordinances, expanded to
include tree preservation regulations, development standards for
specific land uses and Citywide Design Guidelines.
The draft Development Code is organized in the following manner:
ARTICLE I: Purpose and Applicability of the Development Code
ARTICLE II: Zoning Districts and Allowable Land Uses
ARTICLE III: Site Planning and General Development Standards
ARTICLE IV: Land Use and Development Permit Procedures
ARTICLE
V:
Development Code
Administration
ARTICLE
VI:
Development Code
Definitions
ARTICLE
III
AND CITYWIDE DESIGN
GUIDELINES
Tonight's public hearing will address Article III and the Citywide
Design Guidelines. Article III contains standards which apply to
all land uses in every zone in the City. Article III also codifies
several ordinances adopted since the City's incorporation
addressing specific community needs, such as the Hillside
Management Ordinance and the Development Review Ordinance, or in
response to the mandates of State law, such as the Water Efficient
Landscape Regulations or the Trip Reduction Ordinance.
The Citywide Design Guidelines have been created to be used in
conjunction with the Development Code standards. Unlike the
Development Code and Subdivision Ordinance, they will be adopted
by resolution, rather than by ordinance because they are advisory
rather than mandatory. A more detailed discussion of Article III
and the Citywide Design Guidelines is contained in the attached
memo dated February 9, 1998.
Of all the Articles within the Development Code, Article III in
conjunction with the Citywide Design Guidelines have offered the
City its best opportunity to implement the goals, objectives and
strategies of the General Plan because these standards and
guidelines will shape the appearance of future development within
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the City.
As stated in the General Plan Land Use Element "It is the overall
goal of the Land Use Element to ensure that the land uses and
development decisions of Diamond Bar maintain and enhance the
quality of life for its residents. While the Development Code
includes enforceable standards which implement the General Plan,
design guidelines have been created as a further measure to assist
in the creation of a built environment of a quality and superiority
in design beyond what can be achieved simply by the adherence to
development standards.
General Plan Objective 3.2 states "Ensure that new development and
the intensification of existing development yields a pleasant
living, working or shopping environment, and attracts the interest
of residents, workers, shopper, and visitors as a result of
consistent exemplary design.
The Center for Livable Communities has established guidelines for
community development entitled "Economic Development for the 21st
Century: A Set of Principles" one of these principles, entitled
"Distinctive Communities" states,
Having a distinctive identity will help communities create a
quality of life that is attractive for business retention and
future residents and private investment. Community economic
development should help to create and preserve each
community's sense of uniqueness, attractiveness, and history,
and cultural and social diversity, and include public
gathering places and a strong local sense of place."
Diamond Bar's distinctiveness is inherent in its hillsides and open
spaces. The process of creating a Development Code that is based
on the specifics needs of the City is an important step in the
preservation and enhancement of this distinctive identity. There
are many examples in the proposed Code of how the City's unique
character will be preserved and enhanced.
The purpose of the Hillside Management regulations (Chapter 22.22,
III -31) is to preserve the beauty and environmental equilibrium of
the City's hillside areas while allowing for limited, compatible,
low density residential development. through standards and
guidelines which address site design, architecture, landscaping,
grading, drainage, access, trails and roadways.
The tree preservation regulations, while implementing the General
Plan, also help to ensure that the unique character of Diamond Bar
is preserved through requirements for the retention and replacement
of species of trees which are part of the City's natural
resources.
The View Protection standards (III -20, Section 22.16.130) created
by staff at the request of the Planning Commission and which are
also included in the Citywide Design Guidelines are an excellent
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distinctive character of the City.
Article III also contain Section 22.16.070 (III -9) Open Space for
Commercial Projects. The section provides requirements and
incentives for the provision of pedestrian -oriented open spaces and
amenities for newly developed or redeveloped commercial centers
throughout the City. The intent of these provision is to provide
opportunities for "public gathering places" through open spaces
plaza, courtyards, and outdoor dining and seating areas.
City staff is in the process of creating standards regulating
telecommunications facilities. These regulations will contain
design standards that ensure that these facilities are concealed as
much as possible and do not mar the beauty of the community.
PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW
The Planning Commission reviewed Article III at their August 51
August 12, August 19, August 26, October 14, and November 12, 1997
meetings (see attached minutes).
The proposed parking provisions were among those topics discussed.
Currently, the City requires standard parking spaces to be a
minimum of 8.5 x 181. The this was discussed by the Planning
Commission and it was determined that a larger minimum size (9' x
19) would better accommodate vehicular parking and are more in line
with the standards if other communities. The tree preservation
and protection regulations addressed in Chapter 22.38 were also
discussed. Language was added to these provisions (III -152,
Section 22.38.060) clarifying that trees located on all developed
property prior to adoption of the Development Code are exempted
from these regulations. Another significant issue was English
language requirements for commercial signage. The current sign
code requires that sign copy in non-Latin/Roman numerals or
alphabet characters include a generic description in English. The
Planning Commission revised these regulations to require that a
minimum of 50% of sign copy be in English character (III -132,
Section 22.36.030.E.)
The Citywide Design Guidelines were discussed at the September 9,
1997 Planning Commission meeting (minutes attached). These
guidelines were discussed and public input was received although
there were no substantive changes made to the document.
DEVELOPMENT CODE REVISIONS
In the process of reviewing the Development Code, both the Planning
Commission and the staff made changes to the draft document. At
the study sessions the Council also made preliminary revisions,
which are included within the attached revised pages for Articles
IV and V. These changes are noted in the following manner: City
Council changes are shown by xz`..A,.V fY ,.,. text; Planning Commission
changes are shown by a bold extended typeface; staff changes are
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shown ny a UUIUUUHUUHSUU ryperaee; Stuux—out. Yai gt» i �rirPa text refl Pets
City Council deletions; Planning Commission deletions are shown by
a strike -out with an asterisk where not accompanied by revised
text; and staff deletions are shown by struck -out text. Please
note that these revised pages are double -sided for insertion and
that these changes also include additional revisions to Articles I
and II.
PREPARED BY:
Catherine Johnson
Senior Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Revised pages of Development Code Articles III
2. Memorandum dated February 9, 1998
3. Planning Commission minutes: August 5, August 12, August 19,
August 26, September 9, October 14, and November 12, December
9, 1997.
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
VIA: TERRENCE BELANGER, CITY MANAGER
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FROM: JAMES DESTEFANO, DEPUTY CITY MANA
SUBJECT: DRAFT DEVELOPMENT CODE, ARTICLE III AND CITYWIDE
DESIGN GUIDELINES
DATE: FEBRUARY 9, 1998
INTRODUCTION
The series of City Council workshops on the Development Code will
conclude on February 17, 1998 with review and discussion of Article III,
Site Planning and General Development Standards, and the Citywide Design
Guidelines:
Article III is important because it contains standards which apply to all land
uses in every zone throughout the City. Article III also codifies several
ordinances adopted since the City's incorporation to address specific
community needs, such as the Hillside Management Ordinance and the
Development Review Ordinance, or in response to the mandates of State
law, such as the Water Efficient Landscape Regulations or the Trip
Reduction Ordinance. A chapter is also incuded which provides standards
for specific land uses such as guest houses; child daycare facilities, and
secondary housing units.
The Citywide Design Guidelines have been created to be used in conjunction
with the Development Code standards. Unlike the Development Code and
Subdivision Ordinance they will be adopted by resolution, rather than by
ordinance because they contain guidelines, which are advisory, rather than
mandatory standards.
The Citywide Design Guidelines have been created to assist City staff, the
decision makers and the development community in achieving a high quality
of aesthetic and functional design throughout the City. Although these
guidelines are expected to be followed, they are general and may be
interpreted with some flexibility in order to encourage creativity on the part
of the project designer.
The following report provides and overview of some of the primary topics
addressed in Article III and the Citywide Design Guidelines.
ARTICLE III
Hillside Management
Chapter 22.22, Hillside Management, codifies the City's existing Hillside
Management Ordinance, which was adopted in 1992. These regulations are
applied to areas of the City with slopes of 10% or greater.
The purpose of these regulations is to preserve the beauty and
environmental equilibrium of the City's hillside areas while allowing for
limited, compatible, low density residential development. This is achieved
through the application of the standards and guidelines contained within this
chapter, which address site design, architecture, landscaping and
revegetation, grading, drainage, access, trails and roadways.
Generally, these standards have been retained as originally adopted, with the
addition of a slope density formula which was mandated by the General
Plan. The purpose of this formula is to facilitate the retention of the
natural features of the steeper hillsides areas, by reducing residential density
on steeper slopes.
Tree Preservation
The City's current Code regulations require the preservation and protection of
oak trees over 8 inches in diameter and provides for a replacement ratio of
2:1 for trees that are removed.
The
General Plan Resource Management Element, Strategy
1.1.11 directs the
City
to prepare a tree
preservation ordinance for species
of trees including
oak,
walnut, sycamore,
California pepper, Arroyo willow and significant trees
of cultural
or historical
value. A replacement and relocation mechanism for
tree
'removal was also
required. In response, Chapter
22.38 has been
created which proposes
the protection and preservation of
trees identified by
the
General Plan.
The proposed Development Code requires the preservation of native oak,
walnut, sycamore, willow, and naturalized California Pepper trees with a
diameter of 8 inches or greater. A replacement ratio of 2:1 is required for
residential properties less than 20,000 square feet in area and 3:1 for
residential properties greater than 20,00.0 square feet and commercial and
industrial properties. This chapter also provides the Director or Commission
with the authority to require additional replacement trees on a case by case
basis depending on site specific characteristics and needs.
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Off -Street Parking and Loading Standards
Establishing parking requirements which adequately meeting the needs of
residents and local businesses is of critical importance, to the City.
Properties with inadequate parking for patrons, employees, or residents, or
unsatisfactory vehicular and pedestrian access may experience diminishing
economic value. Surrounding residents are also negatively impacted by
increased traffic, noise and reduced on -street parking.
The City's current parking regulations establish the number of parking spaces
required for specific land uses. Commercial land uses and medical offices
require 1 parking space for every 250 square feet of floor area. General
offices require 1 space for every 400 square feet of floor area.
Provisions for industrial uses are based on employees per use and the
number of vehicles utilized, or 1 space for every 500 square feet of floor
area (whichever is greater). Warehouses require 1 space per 1,000 square
feet of floor area. Parking for other uses, such as restaurants and places
of assembly (including churches) are based on occupancy. Single family
residences require a minimum of two covered parking spaces. Multi -family
parking requirements are determined by the number of bedrooms. Guest
parking is also required. For unspecified uses, the Director may require as
many parking spaces as deemed necessary to accommodate patrons and
ensure adequate on-site circulation.
The current Code also allows compact spaces for up to 40% of the
required parking and contains provisions allowing certain uses to reduce the
number of required parking spaces, subject to approval of a Parking Permit.
Parking Permits may allow two or more commercial uses on the same site
to share parking if it is demonstrated by certain factors, such as different
hours of operations, or shared clientele, that a reduced number of parking
spaces is adequate. It is the purpose of the Parking Permit provisions to
conserve land and promote efficient' land uses.
The draft Development Code retains the parking ratios for commercial and
office uses, and the provisions for Parking Permits because, based on staff
and consultant research, they were found to still be appropriate for the City.
However, strengthened requirements have been included for shopping centers
and general industrial uses. Parking for restaurant uses is proposed to be
based on square footage rather than occupancy, which will be easier to
implement.
Several changes are proposed by the draft Development Code, representing
significant improvements over the current Code.
Among those changes is an increase in the size of standard parking stalls
from 8' x 18.5', to 9' x 19', and the elimination of the provisions for
compact spaces. When the requirements of other jurisdiction were reviewed,
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it was found that the City's standard parking stalls were smaller than
typical. The provisions for compact spaces were eliminated because
compact spaces are also too small and are generally not utilized. The draft
Code also strengthens the parking requirements for residential uses. The
current Code requires two "covered" standard parking spaces for single
family uses. The proposed Code specifies that these spaces must be in a
garage and establishes minimum interior dimensions for garage spaces, which
is not addressed in the current Code. Strengthened requirements for multi-
family uses, requiring 2 garage spaces for apartments with one bedroom or
more are also proposed.
Additionally, the list of required parking for specific land uses has been
updated to reflect contemporary land uses and this information has been
placed in charts for easier reference.
Signs
Signage serves many essential purposes and is crucial for the businessperson
as well as residents. Signs are used for information purposes, identifying
the location and type of business, and provide crucial advertising and
visibility for a business owner. Well designed signs become an integral part
of the streetscape and can enhance and complement a building's
architecture. If poorly designed and regulated, signs become a visual blight,
damaging the appearance of the streetscape, businesses and the
community's image.
General Plan Strategy 3.2.7: states, "Ensure that commercial developments
are designed with a precise concept for adequate signage, including
provisions for sign placement and number, as well as sign scale in
relationship to the building, landscaping and readability as an integral part of
the signage concept. Ensure that signs are integrated into the overall site
and architectural theme of commercial developments."
Creating effective sign regulations is traditionally one of the most challenging
parts of a development code because the free speech rights of individuals
must be balanced with the collective rights of the community to regulate its
visual environment.
In 1991 The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 5a, amending the sign
regulations contained within the County Code. This ordinance established a
maximum height of 6' for freestanding signs (except freeway oriented signs
for lodging), prohibited pole signs, and established standards for planned sign
programs for commercial centers. This . ordinance also established an
amortization schedule for the eventual discontinuation of legal nonconforming
signs.
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The proposed Development Code codifies and reformats the existing Sign
Ordinance and organizes much of the information in charts, for ease of
implementation. However, the general provisions of the current Sign
Ordinance have been retained, including the provision for a maximum height
of 6' for freestanding signs.
Home Based Businesses
General Plan Strategy 1. 3.4 states, "Residentially, compatible home
occupations, where consistent with other provision of the General Plan and
Development Code should be allowed subject to standards enacted to protect
the privacy and residential character of the neighborhood.
Home based businesses, or "home occupations" are becoming more and
prevalent within the Country. Technological advances in computers and
electronic communications systems not only allow the decentralization of
office functions from the Los Angeles County core, but allow more and
more professionals to telecommute, resulting in a proliferation of home based
businesses.
The primary issue for home occupations is ensuring that these businesses
don't adversely impact existing residential neighborhoods. Potential adverse
impacts include excessive traffic (vehicular or pedestrian), noise, odor, and
the alteration of a residence to look like a commercial use.
Typically, cities with home occupation regulations prohibit certain uses, limit
on-site employees, regulate the size of vehicles used in conjunction with the
business, and limit the area devoted to the home business.
The City's current Code does not address home based businesses and the
County doesn't require business licenses for these uses. It has been the
City's policy to allow home based businesses unless there are complaints by
neighbors of excessive noise or traffic or evidence of on-site employees.
The draft Development Code includes provisions for home-based businesses
including operational standards which address the number of employees,
signage and vehicular traffic and prohibits outdoor storage and the storage
or use of hazardous materials. These standards have been created to
protect the health, safety and welfare of local residents and preserve the
integrity of single family residential neighborhoods.
Adult -Oriented Businesses
Like sign regulations, adult businesses are protected under the First
Amendment. The negative secondary effects associated with adult-oriented
businesses (i.e. noise, congestion, deteriorating property values, etc.) have
been recognized by the United States Supreme Court as a legitimate basis
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to regulate adult uses, provided that the regulations include basic
constitutional safeguards for activities protected by the First Amendment.
This means that the regulations must be "content neutral," i.e. the
secondary impacts may be regulated, but the activity itself must be
permitted as an ,expression of free speech.
In determining the constitutionality of adult-oriented business regulations, the
Supreme Court uses the same four-part text applied to sign regulations; the
regulation must concern lawful activity, assert a substantial government
interest, directly advance the government interest asserted, and can be no
more extensive than necessary to serve that interest.
In order to be valid, zoning regulations addressing adult-oriented businesses
must provide a genuine opportunity for adult oriented businesses to establish
and operate. The determination of validity is a function of two interrelated
"issues, the quality of the sites and the quantity of the sites.
Based on case law, zoning regulations can't be so restrictive so as to result
in a "de facto" prohibition of all adult businesses. The zoning district and
proximity designations must be determined on a case-by-case basis by each
City adopting regulations.
The Courts have not provided any set formula as to how many locations
must be available for adult-oriented businesses in order for the regulations to
be constitutional. At least two courts have held that if more sites are
available than the number of businesses which demand them, the number of
sites is not unreasonable.
The quality of the site is the second issue. The Courts have stated,
"property is not potentially available when it is unreasonable to believe that
it would ever become available to any commercial enterprise". Sites Located
in manufacturing and industrial zones must be "reasonably accessible to the
general public, must have proper infrastructure such as sidewalks, roads, and
lighting" and must be generally suitable for some commercial enterprise.
whether or not the site suits the particular needs of an adult business.
However, locational criteria alone may not adequately protect communities
from the negative secondary side effects associated with adult-oriented
businesses. Because of this, local governments can enact zoning regulations
that are applicable only to adult business uses. Licensing requirements,
applicable only to such uses, are also valid.
The City's current Planning and Zoning Code 'permits adult-oriented
businesses within the C-3 (Unlimited Commercial), the M-1.5 (Restricted
Heavy Manufacturing), M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing) and M-4 (Unlimited
Manufacturing) zones. Adult-oriented businesses are subject to approval of a
Conditional Use. Permit and are not permitted within a 1,000 foot radius of
any other adult business. They are also subject to specific findings that
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the use is 500 feet from a place of worship, school park, playground or
similar use, is sufficiently buffered from residentially zoned areas; and that
the external appearance of the structure is consistent with other commercial
structures within the area so as to not cause blight or diminish property
values.
In addition to the current Planning and Zoning Code requirements, adult-
oriented business are subject to the business licensing requirements of Los
Angeles County. Business licenses for adult-oriented businesses require a
public hearing, are issued for a period not exceeding one year and are
subject to a renewal hearing. Entertainment uses must also obtain an
entertainment license which is subject to specific application requirements
and a public hearing.
In addition to the provisions that the City adopts for adult-oriented
businesses, these uses will continue to be subject to County business
licensing requirements.
The draft Development Code proposes limiting adult-oriented businesses to
the Light Industrial (1) General Plan land use designation. These areas are
located north of the 60 Freeway, generally adjacent to the City's northwest
boundary. This area is separated from the majority of the City's residential
uses, schools, churches, daycare centers, parks and playgrounds. Further,
'the proximity of the freeway provides a boundary for the industrial area,
separating it physically, and by locational identity, from the bulk of the City
east of the 57 freeway.
Of the
City's twelve public school sites,
the Walnut
Valley Elementary
School, located
at the southeast corner of
Lemon Avenue and Lycoming
Street is
the only school in the area. The
closest park
is Starshine Park,
which is
located approximately 1 mile to
the South on
Starshine Road.
There is
one daycare center in the general
area, located
at the southwest
corner of
Brea Canyon Road and Lycoming Street.
After considering several alternative distances and the legal requirement that
a reasonable number of viable sites be provided, a 500' separation
requirement from all schools and daycare centers, single and multi -family
residences, parks, playgrounds, places of worship and other adult-oriented
businesses is proposed. The- provisions also include requirements for
approval of an Adult -Oriented Business Permit, an Adult -Oriented Entertainer
Permit and includes procedures and requirements for applications,
investigation, design standards and performance standards. Like the rest of
the Code, the adult-oriented business regulations have been thoroughly
reviewed by the City Attorney.
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Telecommunications Facilities
Currently, telecommunications facilities are regulated by Ordinance No. 4-A.
This extended the previously adopted Ordinance No. 4, establishing a
moratorium on the application for or approval of new telecommunication
facilities (with certain exceptions) until July 17, 1998 or upon the effective
date of a new ordinance, whichever is sooner.
The Planning staff is in the process of drafting these regulations. They will
be presented to the City Council for review and inclusion as part of the
Development Code, as soon as the Planning Commission has completed their
review and made a recommendation.
CITYWIDE DESIGN GUIDELINES
The purpose of these guidelines is to promote development which respects
the physical and environmental characteristics of the site and community,
and which reflects functional and attractive site planning and high quality
design.
The Design Guidelines are to be used in conjunction with the development
standards contained within the Development Code. The Guidelines are
divided into the categories of Commercial, Industrial, Residential and View
Protection. Within these categories, specific design elements are addressed,
including site planning, architecture, landscaping, hardscape amenities, walls
and fences, lighting concepts and signage, although not every topic is
applicable to every category.
Site Planning
Site Planning addresses the arrangement and placement of buildings on a
parcel of land, their relationship to surrounding developments and the design
of the parking lot and the placement of drive aisles.
Architecture
Architecture refers to the appearance of the outside of the building, focusing
on how the shapes of the buildings, construction materials, color and other
features combine to enhance the design and appearance of the building's
exterior.
Landscaping
Landscaping serves many purposes within a development. It is used to
enhance architectural design, soften hard building edges, and to separate
parking areas and buildings from the street and other land uses. It is also
used to screen parking lots from view and to provide shade for parked cars.
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In residential uses it is used to provide privacy and shade and to enhance
and define property boundaries.
Hardscape Elements
Hardscape elements are applied to commercial and industrial development and
includes street furniture such as benches, trash receptacles, paving
treatment, water features and sculptures.
WaVe and Fences
Walls, or retaining walls and fences serve many functional and aesthetic
purposes within a development. They can be used to enhance a building's
architecture and to define project boundaries, and to screen unsightly uses
from public view. Walls are used to provide a sense of security and safety
and enhance privacy. Retaining walls are used in conjunction with grading
to support slopes and to created useable yard areas. The design of walls
and fences as an integral part of a development is important. Construction
material and colors should be consistent with the project architecture. The
material, style and height of walls and fences should provide an element of
visual continuity. Where applicable fencing should also be sensitive to
adjacent property uses, providing screening and buffering.
Lighting
Lighting is another feature with both functional and aesthetic purposes. A
well lighted commercial Center can provides safety for patrons and visibility
for the tenants. Lighting can be used as part of a hardscape theme to
enhance the buildings architectural themes. Lighting creates ambiance and
atmosphere and allow outdoor recreational and business activities to be
conducted in the evening as well as daytime hours. Adequate, well placed
lighting is an asset to commercial and residential developments.
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Signage provides, identify and visibility to a business -owner and provides
crucial information to patrons. Sign height, color and letter style can be
used in conjunction with architecture to reinforce and enhance a design
theme. Well designed signage can enhance the appearance of a streetscape
or add color and interest to a commercial building..
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SUMMARY
Article III is the longest Article in the Development Code and addresses
many issues which are crucial to the City's future development, including
hillside development, tree preservation, parking standards and signage. Many
of the provisions in Article III implement specific General Plan strategies. The
Citywide Design Guidelines have been created as an adjunct to these
development standards and are intended to guide the City and the
development community in creating future development that promotes
business opportunities and provides a pleasant and beautiful place to live,
work and shop.
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
VIA: TERRENCE BELANGER, CITY MANAGER
FROM: JAMES DESTEFANO, DEPUTY CITY MA R
SUBJECT: COUNCIL COMMENTS ON ARTICLE III
DATE: FEBRUARY 9, 1998
The following are Council comments on Article III of the Development Code.
Staff's responses are shown below in italics.
1. Page 111-5, 22.16.020, by striking out "or moved to" does that mean
that we will not allow a structure to be moved to another location?
No. State law requires that cities allow the installation of manufactured
housing on lots zones for single family residential dwellings, which
would be a circumstance under which a structure would be "moved to "
a legally recorded parcel. This can be corrected.
2. Page III -6, A2, what is considered "high winds" and who determines the
high winds?
This would a judgement call on the part of the construction
superintendent. The City would respond to any complaints by neighbors
about blowing dust and ensure that such operation cease under these
conditions.
3. Page III -7,A, is 20 feet a standard height?
According to the Building and Safety Division 20' is a standard height.
4. Page 111-10, C, Why is the acreage different for new centers vs. old
remodeled centers, i.e., one acre vs. five acres?
This was a judgment call on the part of staff. The primary intent of this
section is to provide opportunities for new projects to integrate
pedestrian open space into the original design of a new commercial
project, even in smaller center. However, it would be more difficult to
retrofit an existing smaller Center, and allow an increase in the floor area
or lot coverage on a site that is already developed. it was determined
by staff, it would require a larger site to accommodate such a redesign
effectively.
5. Page III -11, A, Last sentence, what if the wall was not part of a project
review?
Walls that are not part of a project are still subject to over-the-counter
review by the Planning Division, where they are evaluated for
compliance with height and locational standards and to ensure the
materials and colors are aesthetically pleasing and compatible with the
residence or primary structure.
6. Page III -11, B, "including views from above the subject project" does
this mean a screen or roof has to be put on to block the view from
above?
Yes, this is an issue in Diamond Bar because of the hillsides and the
potential for a residence to be located above a commercial development
where residents could be impacted by views of unscreened roof -
mounted equipment.
7. Page III -12, E. Could you give an example of what this is talking about?
Most of the shopping centers in the City have parking lots adjacent to
the street. An example is the Ralphs Center on the corner of Grand and
Diamond Bar Boulevard. if this Center were constructed by the
propoesed standards in this section, screening would be required. An
example of a Center where the parking area is below the abutting
property for in this case the street) is Country Hills Towne Center, where
the parking lot is significantly below the level of the street and the
parking lot is not as visible. The intent of this section is to provide the
public with views of landscaping and low walls rather than a sea of cars. ,
8 Page III -17,2. For clarification can we add a reference to "Table 3-1 " in
the first sentence, "The following (Table 3-1) are.."?
9. Page III -18, B. For clarification can we add a reference to "Table 3-2" in
the third sentence, "The following (Table 3-2) are.."?
These references can be added.
10. Page 111-20, D. do we need to add the "Council" as possible reviewing
the projects?
Council can be added.
11. Page III -21, 1 would like to have Figure 3-5 explained (verbally is fine)?
This figure illustrates graphically the location of required yards and the
height limits for walls within these yards. "Sight distance area" refers to
the area on a corner lot adjacent to the roadway, which is required to
be clear of obstructions which may block the view of motorists,
potentially creating a traffic hazard.
12. Page III -23, 22.18.010, Would the "25% more residential units" require
a General Plan amendment?
No, this exception is required by State law to encourage the provision
of affordable housing and would not require a General Plan amendment.
State law overrides the regulations of the local jurisdiction.
13. Page I11-33, A, remove "which" from first sentence?
14. Page III -33, B, remove "that" from first sentence?
15. Page III -33, 61, remove "which" from first sentence?
These changes can be made.
16. Page 111-35, A, could you please give an example?
If a project is located within the Rural Residential zoning district, the
maximum density is 1 unit per acre. If the slope area is 26% to 30%,
in accordance with Table 3-4, it would be subject to a density reduction
factor of 0.9. This would be multiplied by the 1 acre, resulting in a
Permitted density of .9 units per acre, reduced from 1 unit per acre.
17. Page III -35, B, Can the "Council" as well as the Commission increase the
allowable density?
Yes. The Planning Commission is the recommending body for
subdivisions and the City Council, as the final decision-making body,
could increase the allowable density.
18. Page III -35, B, last sentence, what is "an appropriate manner"?
An example would be the dedication of an open space easement and a
condition of approval applied to the recorded tract map restricting
development in areas that the City determines should be retained as
open space.
19. Page 111-36, 6. Do we have any "significant archaeologic areas"? (Note,
my computer spell check says archaeologic is misspelled. Should it be
"archaeological" instead?)
According to the Master Environmental Assessment (MEA) which was
adopted by the City Council in July of 1992, there are five recorded
archaeological site within the City and the sphere of influence. These
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sites are shown on the attached map taken from the MEA. Archaeologic
can be changed to archaeological.
20. Page III -36, B, third line, should "effect" be "affect"?
This will be corrected.
21. Page III -36, A, Should "Council" be added to the last line?
Council can be added.
22. Page 111-40, A. Should the reference to "Figures 111-10 and 111-14" be
"Figures 3-10 and 3-14"? If not, then where are Figures 111-10 and 111-
147
This will be corrected.
23. Page lit -44, B5, Since you eliminated "100 feet measured " should we
then eliminate "whichever is more restrictive" at the end of the sentence
since we are only giving one option?
This will be deleted.
24. Page 111-45, 6, is this the description for Figure 3-167 If it is can we add
a reference?
No. This will be clarified.
25. Page I11-46, C1, add reference to Figure 3-17?
26. Page III -47, 4, Is this the description for Figure 3-197 if it is can we add
a reference?
27. Page III -48, 6, Is this the description for Figure 3-207 If it is can we add
a reference?
28. Page 111-49, 8, add reference to Figure 3-22?
29. Page 111-49, 9, add reference to Figure 3-237
These references will be added, except for item 6 on page 111-48 which
does not reference figure 3-20
30. Page III -50, top two sentences. Why would we have anything in this
Section that "does not most sound engineering standards"?
This section will be reworded
31. Page III -50, Al, what is "rip rap:?
Rip rap is masonry or concrete and rock laid randomly against the earth
to form a barrier to retain a slope or to prevent erosion. An example is
located within the Piermarini project on Diamond Knoll.
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32. Page III -51, 61, add reference to Figure 3-267
33. Page III -56, A, add reference to Figure 3-31?
34. Page III -56, 61, add reference to Figure 3-32?
35. Page III -58, where can we reference Figure 3-34?
36. Page 111-59, where can we reference Figure 3-35?
These references can be added. Figures 3-34 and 3-35 can be
referenced under B.1 on page 111-58.
37. Page 111-60, 22.22.130, How long can "sandbags" be used as retaining
walls? Is it appropriate to add some language saying that sandbags are
temporary only? i am referring to the year-round sandbags that are used
on Golden Springs between Copley and Grand.
Sandbags are intended for use as erosion control, not as a retaining
walls and would not be addressed in this section. According to the
Public Works Division, there is no set life for sandbags, they are
replaced as required.
38. Page 111-61, 63, fourth sentence, should "plan" be "plain"?
"Plan view" refers to the view when looking down on the plans, similar
to an aerial view.
39. Page III -79, C, Who determines what a "regular maintenance schedule"
is?
This would be determined by the project applicant under the advisement
of the landscape architect or contractor. A regular maintenance schedule
will insure that the landscaping is properly maintained. if it is not then
this would be a Code violation.
40. Page III -83, 61, What does "L50" mean?
"L" refers to the noise level, the number in subscript refers to the
percentage of time that the noise level is being exceeded. As described
in the text, the noise level standard may not be exceed -more than 30
minutes in any hour.
41. Page 111-84, E, If a citation is issued, what is the penalty?
According to Chapter 1.04 of the Municipal Code -Penalties, civil
Remadieanyone violating the Code is guilty of a
misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine not exceeding $1, 000.00
or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or by both fine and
imprisonment. However, the City may at their discretion determine that
a violation is considered an infraction, which is subject to a fine not
exceeding 8100.010 for the first violation, $200.00 for a second violation
of the same provisions within one year; and $500.00 for each additional
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violation of the same provision within one year.
42. Page 111-88, C, How does this compare to the L.A. City ban?
This can be researched further.
43. Page III -89, J1, Do we test the Garbage Trucks now?
No.
44. Page III -92, 22.30.040, Can we control the size of the parking spaces?
Some of our current shopping centers have too narrow of parking
spacesl
The size of parking spaces are regulated by the Development Code. The
current Planning and Zoning Code requires standard parking spaces to
be 8.5'x 18' and compact spaces to be 8'x 15. ' The proposed Code
(Page /I1--140) establishes a minimum 9' x 19' standard stall dimension
and does not allow compact spaces. The size of the parking spaces is
controlled by the Code and when a new project is reviewed by the
planning staff or an existing project is modified, the parking space
dimensions are checked for compliance with the Code regulations.
45. Page III -98, do these vehicle spaces required include spaces for
employees?
Yes, these standards have been created to include employee parking
spaces. Additionally, through the discretionary approval process, the
Director or the Planning Commission can require additional parking
spaces for employees or designate certain spaces for employee use only
if.it is determined to be beneficial to the operation of the project.
46. Page III -104, last block on right of Table 3-12, should "62 feet" be
changed to "64 feet"?
These calculations will be confirmed with the consultant.
47. Page III -116, F4, should "Council" be added along with the Commission?
Planned developments are subject to Development Review, which is
subject to review and final approval by the Planning Commission.
Unless the planned development is processed in conjunction with a
subdivision, the Planning Commission will be the final decision making
authority for these projects.
48. Page III -117 A1, would this include boats and trailers?
This would include inoperative boats and trailers. Further, B. below
limits the parking of motor vehicles to a garage, carport, driveway or
other paved parking area.
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49. Page III -117, A2, who enforces this?
The Code Enforcement Officer would enforce, generally by responding
to complaints of an inoperative vehicle.
50. Page III -118, B2, can we add recreational vehicles, boats and trailers?
B. 1 above, addresses the appropriate storage and parking of these
types of vehicles.
51. Page III -118, C, who enforces?
The Code Enforcement Officer, generally responding to neighborhood
complaints
52. Page III -118, D, What is recourse if not maintained, who will enforce?
The Code Enforcement Officer.
53. Page III -118, Al, add recreational vehicles?
This can be added.
54. Page III -119, B, does this mean that we have to have on-site parking if
our garage is full of wonderful treasures that we can't part with?
yes.
55. Page 111-119 C2, add recreational vehicle, boat?
This can be added to C 1.
56. Page 111-119 D, E, F, G, who enforces?
57. Page III -121 F, who enforces?
The Code Enforcement Officer.
58. Page 111-132, E, I would like the Council to reconsider the "50%"
minimum.
This can be discussed at the workshop and public hearing.
59. Page III -134, D, should this be "C"? If so, then need to also change "E"
to "D"
This will be corrected.
60. Page III -135, 2, how will this be enforced and is there any penalty?
The Code Enforcement Officer will generally just take the signs down.
61. Page III -136, C1, last word "Ordinance", is this Development Code
considered an "Ordinance"?
The Development Code will be adopted by ordinance as Title 22 of the
Municipal Code. "Ordinance" should be changed to "chapter. "
62. Page 111-141, D, can this be applied to "political campaign signs"?
Political campaign signs are considered temporary signs and are subject
to the provisions contained within Section 22.36.090. "D" could be
applied to this type of sign.
63. Page 111-167, D, who pays for the investigation and How long does the
Sheriff have to complete the investigation?
A time limit has not been specified. The cost would be charged to the
applicant as part of the permit processing fee.
64. Page 111-167, D1, do we need to substitute "Sheriff's completed
investigation" for "filing of the permit" in the sentence, "Director shall
approve the application within 20 days of the Sheriff's completed
investigation unless one or more.."
This will be changed.
65. Page III -167, D1d, can we add a definition of "Specific Criminal Act" in
Article VI?
This can be added.
66. Page 111-167, D1d3, Does this mean that if a person is appealing they
can get a license?.
This will be clarified.
67. Page 111-168, 4 top of page, Is this a legal requirement that we must
allow?
The adult -business regulations have been prepared in conjunction with
and thoroughly reviewed by the City Attorney to insure compliance with
all applicable laws.
69. Page III -168, 2, what is the reasonable time allowed?
This will be clarified.
70. Page 111-168, F, Is this from the outermost or closest property line or is
it how close the buildings could be?
In accordance with Article 1, Section 22.04.020D. (page 1-12),
separation between land uses shall be measured from the exterior
property boundary of the subject site to the exterior property boundary
of the site from which such separation is required.
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71. Page III -169, 2, can we require a locking device?
This requirement can be added.
72. Page 111-169, 6, does ,this apply to video rental stores which have adult
movies?
Only if it is considered a sexually -oriented business. /n accordance with
Article Vl, Definitions, (pg VI -6), this is a business having at least 20
percent of its stock devoted to sexually -oriented material, sexually -
oriented merchandise, or both.
73• Page 111-170, 10b, does this also apply to people blocking the view?
l don't believe that this would be enforceable unless it was on a
consistent basis for an extended period of time.
74. Page III -170, 11a, do we need to add further stipulation that there be
separate dressing rooms for males and females?
This can be specified.
75. Page 111-171, H3, can we add "sufficient to prevent viewing from
outside" to the and of the sentence?
This can be added.
76• Page 111-173, 11b, how are we going to monitor the 20967
Through undercover officers doing periodic investigation and through the
Code Enforcement Officer responding to any complaints.
77. Page III -173, 12a, should "Entertainer" be added to " Sexually -Oriented
Business Entertainer Permit number"?
This can be added.
78. Page 111-174, 2a, does this mean 20 days after the Sheriff completes his
investigation?
This will be clarified.
79. Page III -178, D, are you allowed to have three dogs and three cats?
/ believe that it is any combination of the two, but this will be clarified.
80. Page III -179, A, how many children are allowed in a "large family day-
care home"?
Seven to fourteen, in accordance with the Definitions Article (pg. V1- 12).
81. Page 111-179, A1c, why would we allow this?
This will be clarified and can be discussed further.
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82. Page III -180, 6a, How do you provide a residence with one additional
parking space?
If there is enough room on the driveway or if the site will accommodate
an additional paved area.
83. Page III -180, B, reference to "Subsection B" should be "Subsection A"
This will be corrected.
84. Page 111-183, A5, does this mean that you cannot have an employee i.e.
tax service where you have employees come into your home to help?
Yes.
85. Page 111-184, 9, can we add a definition of "hazardous materials" to
Article VI7
This can be added.
86. Page III -184, 10, How does this affect businesses such as Avon,
Tupperware, etc.
Yes.
87. Page 111-184, 81, do we know what the "Subsection 9.xx.xxx" is?
This should be changed to "subsection A. above"
88. Page III -188, 5, remove "; and" from end of paragraph.
This will be removed.
89. Page III -193, A3c, can we add page number III -196 to make it easier to
find Table 3-157
This will be added.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
AUGUST 5, 1997
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Ruzicka•called the meeting to order at 6:07 P.M.' in the
South Coast Air Quality Management Board Room, 21865 East Copley
Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Recording Secretary Dennis.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairman Ruzicka, Vice Chairman Schad,
Commissioners Fong, Goldenberg and McManus
Also Present: Deputy City Manager James DeStefano, Senior
Planner Catherine Johnson, Associate Planner
Ann Lungu and City Attorney Jenkins.
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Debbie O'Connor sta
misstatements have
petition signature
Exhibit 5.1 Capital
states one of the
recreational trail
comes from the Rede
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ted that with respect to the Parks Master Plan,
been made to the public during Redevelopment
gathering. She referred the Commissioners to
Improvement Plan of the Parks Master Plan which
funding sources for improvements, including
improvements, community center, sports parks,
:velopment Agency.
1. Minutes of July 29, 1997.
C/Goldenberg made a motion, seconded by C/McManus to approve
the minutes of July 29, 1997 as submitted. The motion was
approved 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS - None
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Draft Development Code (Zoning Code Amendment ZCA 97-1)
Article III - Site Planning and General Development
Regulations, and Article IV - Land Use and Development
Permit Procedures.
Bruce Jacobson, Jacobson & Wack, presented an overview of
Article IV - Land Use and Development Permit Procedures.
AUGUST 5, 1997 PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSION
DCM/DeStefano left the meeting at 6:25 p.m. to attend the City
Council meeting.
C/Goldenberg was excused from the meeting at 6:30 p.m. to
participate in City Council ceremonies.
C/Goldenberg returned to the Planning Commission dais at 6:50
p.m.
C/Fong asked if the Development Code spells out the
maximum retaining wall height.
Mr. Pflugrath responded that retaining wall information
is discussed in Article III - Hillside Management.
C/Fong requested that the Planning Commission discuss
retaining walls during the Article III presentation.
Chair/Ruzicka asked if an enclosure on top of a room
addition at the rear of a residential structure would
fall under Minor Conditional Use Permits. He asked if
residential property room additions are considered under
minor Conditional Use Permits.
Mr. Jacobson responded that if the room additions are
proposed to be within the allowable building envelope and
not intruding into the allowable setback or exceeding the
allowable height, no discretionary permits would be
required.
SP/Johnson responded to VC/Schad that the Development
Code is interpreted to balance the rights of neighbors
and the rights of the property owner. It is difficult to
disapprove a project when the property owner is
constructing within the setbacks and height requirements.
Chair/Ruzicka said he believes staff should caution
property owners to act prudently.
SP/Johnson responded to C/McManus that surrounding
property owners would be notified about projects that are
subject to Administrative Development Review.
Mr. Jacobson stated that if the project is allowable and
does not describe the need for discretionary review, no
notice will be given and the neighbors may not be aware
of the project until construction begins. During review
of Article III, it is incumbent upon the Commission to
look at the standards and decide which, if any, may need
to be revised.
Chair/Ruzicka reiterated his concern for staff to include
questions or statements to the property owner
contemplating room additions such as, whether the
AUGUST 5, 1997 PAGE 3 PLANNING COMMISSION
property owner has asked his neighbors if the proposed
room addition might adversely effect them.
Mr. Jacobson suggested that building envelope numbers
could be tightened to more frequently trigger a
discretionary permit for certain types of activities such
as rear yard accessory structures. If the property owner
builds within what is proposed in the document before the
Commission, the addition is non -discretionary. The
standards could be changed through this public hearing
review process to limit the amount of building on a
residential or commercial site. There are many ways to
regulate building coverage and minimize view and privacy
intrusion.
Bob Zirbes complimented the consultants on their proposed
Development Code.
Mr. Jacobson responded to Mr. Zirbes that the City does
not enforce CC&R's. Mr. Jacobson stated definitions for
both "Neighborhood or Area Plans" and CC&R's will be
provided in Chapter VII.
Mr. Zirbes asked for an expanded definition of
"materially injurious" such as "due to its design,
appearance or use" found on Page IV -13, Item E.
Mr. Zirbes asked for inclusion of a definition of "view"
called out in Item 7. on Page IV -lo.
Following discussion, the Commission concurred that due
to the City's unique topography, "view" is an important
issue and should be more thoroughly discussed in the
Development Code document.
Mr. Jacobson indicated that in order to protect "views"
an element would need to be added to Article III. The
question would be whether the City would have the comfort
level in regulating and saying "no" to a project that
would impact a single person's view versus the ability
for the landowner to use the land in the way the City's
General Plan allows them to use the land.
SP/Johnson pointed out that the City's Planning
Department and Planning Commission have discretionary
authority and can exercise sensitivity in the negotiation
of projects.
Mr. Pflugrath indicated the consultants will work with
staff to provide the Commission with documentation and
copies of other city's ordinances for perusal.
C/Fong asked if staff has read the document and has any
suggestions to offer.
AUGUST 5, 1997 PAGE 4 PLANNING COMMISSION
SP/Johnson again explained that the version of the
Development Code now before the Commission is a result of
cooperative effort between the consultants and the
Building and Safety, Engineering and Planning staff.
Staff has had ample opportunity to include
recommendations and offer corrections to the document.
The existing review thresholds are codified -in the
current document. She asked the Commission to consider
the current thresholds for the review process and whether
it wishes to make changes.
Chair/Ruzicka stated he is comfortable with the
thresholds contained in the document.
SP/Johnson responded to C/Fong that the Development Code
is meant to be a fluid document.
The Commission concurred to accept Article IV with
recommended changes and additions.
Mr. Pflugrath requested the Commissioners forward their
recommendations with respect to punctuation, spelling,
grammar and syntax of the document to staff.
Ron Plugrath, AICP, Urban Design Studio, present an
overview of Section I of Article III - General Property
Development and Use Standards.
C/Goldenberg asked that "whenever possible" be added to
A.5. on Page III -6 so that it reads: "On-site roads.
On-site roads shall be paved as soon as feasible, watered
periodically with reclaimed water whenever possible, or
stabilized in an environmentally safe manner;".
Mr. Pflugrath responded to Chair/Ruzicka that with
respect to Exterior Lighting C. on Page III -7, the code
does not apply to single-family residential uses:
Chair/Ruzicka asked that E. 1. on Page III -7 be corrected
to read: "Light fixtures shall not be located closer
than 10 feet to the nearest property line.".
Chair/Ruzicka stated he believes the code should address
security lighting for single-family residential use.
C/Goldenberg asked that the last sentence under Exterior
Lighting A. on Page III -7 be changed to read: "Generally,
pole -mounted fixtures shall be low in height or equipped
with liaht shields (See D Shielding.)_ to-' reduce or
eliminate light spillage beyond the project's boundaries.
C/Goldenberg asked that Item E. 3. on Page III -8 be
corrected to read: "Light fixtures shall Dg -t be located
more than 18 feet from the court surface.".
AUGUST 5, 1997 PAGE 5 PLANNING COMMISSION
C/Goldenberg ask if commercial lighting, such as golf
course lighting, should be included in Item E. 6. on Page
III -8.
C/Goldenberg asked if the hours of operation should be
expanded to include weekends and/or holidays under Item
E. 7. on Page III -8.
C/Goldenberg asked for inclusion of a graphic explanation
of the "Height Measurement and Height Limit Exceptions"
Chapter on Pages III -8 and III -9.
Mr. Pflugrath indicated that a graphic will be provided
within the Hillside Ordinance in addition to this
chapter.
C/Goldenberg asked that "community" be added in place of
"public in line 4 of the opening statement of the Open
Space for Commercial Projects chapter on Page III -9 so
that the last sentence reads: "The intent is to make the
pedestrian environment more pleasant through the
provision of community open spaces, plazas, courtyards,
etc.".
C/Goldenberg asked that a space be inserted near the end
of the second sentence of C. Open space bonuses. under
Open Space for Commercial Projects on Page III -10 to
separate available and at.
Chair/Ruzicka pointed out that with respect to the
Screening and Buffering section, the Gateway Corporate
Center is in full view of several homes along the
ridgeline. He stated he is concerned about neon signs on
buildings. The Commission denied a request for a second
sign for the University of Phoenix which was overturned
by the City Council. He asked how this's.ection will
protect the homeowners from blight due to rooftop signs
and apparatus such as air conditioning units, antennas,
etc. when the center is built out.
Mr. Pflugrath stated this section can provide that
rooftop mounted equipment must blend architecturally with
the structure. He indicated language would be added to
Screening and Buffering B. Mechanical equipment. on Page
III -10, to require consideration of views from above the
structure. The Sign ordinance addresses glare and light
emission from signs.
C/McManus.stated he believes parapet roofing would be the
best solution for screening equipment. He further stated
that in his opinion, there should be no rooftop signage
in the Gateway Corporate Center.
AUGUST 5, 1997 PAGE 6 PLANNING COMMISSION
Mr. Pflugrath responded to C/McManus that this section of
the Code deals mainly with new construction.
C/Goldenberg asked that the Commission give further
consideration to camouflage with respect to Page III -11,
Item E. 2. Fences.
VC/Schad said he is concerned about sidewalk safety with
retail store doors opening directly into the parking lot.
Mr. Pflugrath suggested inclusion of a requirement to
provide a separation of a designated number of feet
between vehicular travel lanes and front building
entries.
C/McManus suggested that commercial buildings build the
front entrance out and provide entry through the side
rather than from the front.
Mr. Pflugrath responded to C/Fong that the requirement
for commercial parking lot landscaping is contained
within the Parking section.
Chair/Ruzicka asked for inclusion of a setback chart or
graphic.
C/Goldenberg asked if Section B. 1. a. refers to the roof
overhang or the structure as the nearest point.
Mr. Pflugrath responded that the measurement is from the
face of the wall.
C/Goldenberg requested the first sentence, line 2 of B.
4. b. on Page III -12 be correct to read "...parallel to
and at a maximum distance from the front lot
line.... etc."
C/Goldenberg requested that Item B. S. Nonparallel lot
lines be stated more clearly or eliminated entirely.
Chair/Ruzicka asked Mr. Pflugrath to reconsider
paragraphs B. 4. b. and S. on Page III -12 for further
clarification (chart or graphic) or rewrite.
Mr. Pflugrath concurred with C/McManus that "and" should
be changed to "or" near the end of the third line of
Paragraph B. S. on Page III -12.
Mr. Pflugrath explained to C/Fong that the side yard and
rear yard setback requirements are contained in Article
II - Property Development Standards.
AUGUST 5, 1997 PAGE 7 PLANNING COMMISSION.
Following discussion, Chair/Ruzicka recommended "as
defined in Article II" be added at the end of B. S. on
Page III -12.
C/Goldenberg suggested minimums of three feet be included
in Section D. 2. c. and 3. b. 3) on Page III -13.
The Commission and the consultants concurred that the
Code should address "solar devices" as a separate
category. See Item D. 2. on Page III -13 continued from
page III -12.
C/Goldenberg asked for reconsideration of Item D. 4. d.
2) on Page III -13.
Mr. Pflugrath suggested that the sentence be rewritten as
follows: "The height of guard rails shall be as required
by the Uniform Building Code (UBC)".
Mr. Pflugrath responded to C/Fong that satellite dishes
and antennae is covered under the Telecommunications
Chapter. Usually, such devices are not allowed within a
setback area.
RECESS: Chair/Ruzicka recessed the meeting at 8:30'p.m.
RECONVENE: Chair/Ruzicka reconvened the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
C/Goldenberg pointed out that D. 4. g. 2. on Page III -14
should be corrected by eliminating "and" at the end of
the paragraph and ending the paragraph with a period
following "parcel".
Craig Clute asked if the code section referring to
Exterior Lighting applies to school sites.
Chair/Ruzicka responded that school districts are not
governed by City statutes.
Mr. Clute recommended that the Code state that no duct
work can be mounted on residential rooftops.
Mr. Pflugrath stated the Code currently allows duct work
to be mounted on rooftops as long as it is compatible
with the building aesthetics.
Following discussion of D. 4. g. Retaining walls, the
Commission concurred that the Code should refer to the
UBC Code where applicable throughout the document.
Ron Pflugrath presented an overview of Section II of
Article III - Affordable Housing Incentives/ Density
Bonus Provisions discussion.
AUGUST 5, 1997 PAGE 8 PLANNING COMMISSION
C/Goldenberg asked how the City will enforce and monitor
the provisions contained in Eligibility for Bonus and
Incentives B. 1. 2. and 3.
CA/Jenkins responded that typically, a property owner is
obliged to enter into an agreement with the City which
compels them to make the percentage of units affordable
(rental or for -sale units) and an annual report to the
City that would evidence price and eligibility based on
income requirements for rental units. In the case of
for -sale units, a deed restriction would be required to
be placed against the title of the property so that it
could not be sold for more than the original price plus
a certain inflation factor so that the qualifying buyer
could not make a huge profit by selling it at a market
rate so as to insure the affordability of the unit for a
specified number of years (20 or 30 years). City staff
will monitor the development to insure that the units are
being used for their proper purposes.
C/Goldenberg asked if additional language should be
included in the code to explain the procedure.
CA/Jenkins indicated that some additional language may be
appropriate with regard to entering agreements and
periodic report provisions. He indicated he will provide
sample language to the consultants.
C/McManus suggested that the chapter include language to
the effect that this section "conforms to current State
regulations".
CA/Jenkins indicated specific language is not contained
within the State regulations. Cities may define and
enforce the regulation differently.
C/Goldenberg said that in his opinion, A. Density bonus.
under Types of Bonuses and Incentives Allowed on Page
III -18, is a variance without findings and he has a
problem with the concept.
CA/Jenkins stated the reason the bonus is allowed without
variance findings is that in the absence of a bonus it
could be argued that the developer is being forced to
give up a right (being forced to use his property for
public purpose) which would. constitute a taking of his
property. The 25 percent figure is mandated by .State
law.
C/Goldenberg stated that in his opinion, Section B. 1.
could lead to "junk development" and how does the City
protect property values in the surrounding neighborhoods.
He further stated he believes that in addition to the
City Council, the Planning Commission should have input
AUGUST 5, 1997 PAGE 9 PLANNING COMMISSION
with respect to the approval of one or more of the
incentives (see the last paragraph under B. Other
incentives on Page III -18).
CA/Jenkins responded that there is discretion in terms of
what incentives may be required. Therefore, the
Commission can have input with respect to what incentives
would be most appropriate and what incentives would not
be appropriate. A discretionary approval would be
required by the Planning Commission.
C/Goldenberg asked that specific language be included
within the last paragraph under B. Other incentives on
Page III -18 that property values of surrounding
neighborhoods are to be protected in the event that
incentives are granted.
SP/Johnson stated that new development is subject to
Development Review. The Development Review ordinance
requires high quality of development and compatibility
with the surrounding neighborhood.
Chair/Ruzicka reiterated the Commission's concern to have
language incorporated which specifies that property
values will not be negatively effected.
C/McManus stated he believes that no matter how cautious
a City is in administering affordable housing, it may
have some adverse effect on property values.
CA/Jenkins explained that the discussion is not about
exclusive "affordable housing". The discussion is about
developments that contain a percentage of affordable
units which are disbursed throughout the project and
which must have the same appearance in all respects to
the market rate housing.
CA/Jenkins, addressing C/Goldenberg's concerns, stated
that incentives are no longer available for developers
building exclusively affordable housing projects. This
program is completely separate and is designed to deal
with the developer who wants to provide affordable units
which are disbursed within an otherwise market -rate
housing development or is compelled to, by virtue of an
inclusionary housing program that the City has that
compels the developer to provide a percentage of
affordable units in order for the City to meet its
Housing Element goals called out in the City's General
Plan.
C/Goldenberg asked that C. 5. under Processing of Bonus
Requests on Page III -19 be defined.
AUGUST 5, 1997 PAGE 10 PLANNING COMMISSION
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS:
C/Goldenberg commended the staff, consultants and his fellow
Commissioners for their attention to the Development Code document.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
As presented in the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Planning
Commission, C/McManus moved, C/Goldenberg seconded, to adjourn the
meeting. Chair/Ruzicka adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m. to 6:00
p.m. August 12, 1997 in the South Coast Air Quality Management
Auditorium.
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OCTOBER 27, 1997 PAGE 8 PLANNING COMMISSION
Chair/Ruzicka asked VC/Schad if he was recusing himself from
this item. There was no response for the record.
Chair/Ruzicka asked for advise with respect to continuing this
matter.
DCM/DeStefano stated that the Commission has lost its quorum
and its ability to discuss this matter.
Chair/Ruzicka asked if the Commission can continue to discuss
any other items on the agenda.
DCM/DeStefano stated the Commission may not continue unless
VC/Schad returns to the dais thus restoring a quorum.
RECESS: Chair/Ruzicka recessed the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
RECONVENE: Chair/Ruzicka reconvened the meeting at 8:13 p.m.
DCM/DeStefano explained that due to lack of quorum, the Commission
does not have the ability to make any decision regarding Continued
Public Hearing Item No. 1. Therefore, staff recommends that the
Commission move to the next item on its agenda.
2. Draft Development Code (Zoning Code Amendment 2CA 97-1 and
Negative Declaration No. 97-3). Review of all Articles of the
Draft Development Code, Draft Subdivision Code, and Draft
Design Guidelines.
Staff recommends that this matter be continued to the November
12, 1997 Planning Commission meeting.
Robert Zirbes, a Diamond Bar resident, s -aid he has
participated with the Commissioners on the Draft Development
Code over the past few months.* He indicated he came to
tonight's meeting prepared to work toward the document's
finality. However, he is somewhat surprised by what has
,occurred this evening. He recommended that the Development
Code.be held over until a full Commission is present because
of its importance to the City of Diamond Bar.
Don Gravdahl concurred with Mr. Zirbes that the Development
Code is an important agenda item and if there is any kind of
cloud over this Commission, the matter should be continued to
the next meeting with the full Commission present.
VC/Schad moved, C/Fong seconded, to continue the Draft
Development Code discussion to November 12, 1997. The motion
was carried 3-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS:
OCTOBER 27, 1997 PAGE 9 PLANNING COMMISSION
DCM/DeStefano asked for consideration of the following meeting
dates for the Planning Commission: November 12, 1997, November 25,
1997, December 9, 1997 and December 23, 1997.
Following discussion, the Commission concurred to continue
discussion of November and December meeting dates at its regularly
scheduled November 12, 1997 meeting.
C/Fong asked for status of the -proposed relocation of the
Australian Tea Leaf tree at the Shell Station site on the northwest
corner of Diamond Bar Boulevard at Brea Canyon Road.
DCM/DeStefano responded that staff will research the matter and
advise the Commission.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS as listed in the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Planning
Commission, Chair/Ruzicka adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m. to
Wednesday, November 12, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the South Coast Air
Quality Management District Auditorium.
Respectfully Submitted,
4Jam'DeaStefano, Secretary
Attest:
Joe 'Ruzick
Chairman
MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 9, 1997
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Ruzicka called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the
South Coast Air Quality Management Auditorium, 21865 East Copley
Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Ruzicka.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairman Ruzicka, vice Chairman Schad, and
Commissioners Goldenberg and McManus
Absent: Commissioner Fong
Also Present: Acting Planning Commission Secretary Catherine
Johnson.
Deputy City Manager and Associate Planner Ann
Lungu joined the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Minutes of August 26, 1997.
C/McManus requested that his article entitled "Trees are a
Danger in Diamond Bar" be included verbatim within the August
26, 1997 minutes.'
C/McManus moved, VC/Schad seconded, to approve the August 26,
1997 minutes as amended. The motion was carried 4-0.
OLD BIISINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS: - None
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Draft Development Code (Zoning Code Amendment ZCA 97-1)
Review of all Articles of the Draft Development Code and
Draft Design Guidelines.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission review the
Draft Design Guidelines and make an informal
recommendation.
SP/Johnson presented the Draft Design Guidelines.
The following amendments -and corrections were offered:
SEPTEMBER 9, 1997 PAGE 2 PLANNING COMIMISSION
Chair/Ruzicka recommended that the following be added to
the end of Paragraph 12) on Page 7: "..and camouflaged
where possible."
SP/Johnson responded to Chair/Ruzicka that height
limitations as respects B.'ARCHIT CTURN are contained in
the Development Code as a standard.
Chair/Ruzicka pointed out that "amount" should be
corrected to "along" in the second line of Paragraph 15)
on Page 10 so that the line reads: " ..architectural
form and detailing, should be consistent along all
buildings, etc.".
Chair/Ruzicka suggested the end of Paragraph 21) on Page
11 be changed to "ie. skyline" instead of (skyline).
C/McManus pointed out that the first line of Paragraph
24) on Page 12 should be eliminated from Paragraph 24 and
included as the first line of Paragraph 25) on.Page 12.
Chair/Ruzicka asked that Paragraph 1) under Signage on
Page 22 be corrected as follows: Pluralize increase in
the second sentence and change "doesn't" to "do not" in
the fourth line so that the second sentence reads: "A
good sign program increase.2 the sense of order and unity
in a center and increases legibility because the eyes Sig
not have to adjust to a variety of sign styles, sizes and
colors.
VC/Schad asked that "that be added to Paragraph 6) on
Page 23 so that the sentence reads: "Signage should be
appropriate for the type of activity that the business
conducts."
VC/Schad asked that item f) be added under Jk, Site
Planning on Page 24 to read as follows: "Planning does
not impact existing views."
C/Goldenberg asked that the language of item f) under 8:
Site Planning on Page 24 be softened to read: "Shall not
unecessarily impact existing views".
Chair/Ruzicka asked that a comma be added following
plazas in the first line of Paragraph 5) on Page 25 so
that the sentence reads: "Building placement which
creates opportunities for plazas, courts, or gardens is
encouraged."
Chair/Ruzicka recommended Paragraph 8) on Page 26 be
changed to read: "Details that create shade and cast
shadows can be used to provide (eliminate "d") visual
relief to the building."
SEPTEMBER 9, 1997 PAGE 3 PLANNING COMMISSION•
Responding to Chair/Ruzicka suggestion, SP/Johnson
recommended that Paragraph 12) on Page 27 be changed to
read: "Encourage the use Of material with IQW
maintenance such as, etc.".
Chair/Ruzicka asked that the first word in the second
line of Paragraph 16) be pluralized to "features".
VC/Schad corrected the second line of Paragraph 2) on
Page 28 as folllows: "...plants is encouraged... etc".
Chair/Ruzicka recommended that "and" be changed to
"around" in the last sentence of Paragraph 8) on Page 28
so that the sentence reads: "Concrete mow -strips are
recommended aroma shrub areas."
Chair/Ruzicka and Bob Zirbes recommended the last
paragraph on Page 29 be rewritten as follows: "Because
the City is largely built out, there will not be a
significant amount of new tracts in the future and the
patterns of residential development within the City have
generally been established. While the housing stock is
relatively new, as it ages, houses will be remodeled,
expanded or in some cases, home.& will be demolished and
reconstructed on the same lot. One of the most important
issues is to insure that .new or remodeled residential
development is compatible with and complementary ±LQ the
existing neighborhood.
Chair/Ruzicka asked that "mullet -family" in the last
sentence of the first paragraph on Page 30•be corrected
to "multi -family development.
Chair/Ruzicka asked that "an" be corrected to "a" in the
last paragraph under RESIIDZIJIM on
Page 30 so that the third line reads: " ..included as a
chapter within the new comprehensive Development.Code."
Bob Zirbes asked that the first sentence of Paragraph 2)
under site Planning be corrected to. read:
"Compatibility with adjacent uses is the primary
consideration."
Chair/Ruzicka asked for inclusion of a short statement
within Paragraph 1) under A. site Planninc on Page 30 to
instruct staff to mention to permit applicants that "How
the proposed design impacts the surrounding property
owners should be a major priority."
SP/Johnson suggested the paragraph begin with the
statement "Staff will work with the property owners to
ensure that proposed design impacts are minimized with
respect to the surrounding property owners."
SEPTEMBER 9, 1997 PAGE 4 PLANNING COMMISSION
Chair/Ruzicka stated that he believes residential
remodeling does not occur in a vacuum and can effect the
surrounding neighborhood in a positive or negative
manner. IF the statement "how the proposed design
impacts the surrounding property owners should be a major
priorty" is mentioned as part of staff's procedure it
helps the applicant understand his responsibilities.
SP/Johnson stated she believes administration
responsibilities are addressed in the Development Code.
VC/Schad asked the "especially pertaining to privacy" be
added to Paragraph 1) under D. Fenestration (placement of
Doors and Windows) on Page 33.
SP/Johnson reiterated that this guideline emphasizes the
design. Privacy is addressed as a separate issue.
The Commission did not concur to add VC/Schad's
recommended language.
Chair/Ruzicka pointed out that "property" in the second
line of Paragraph 1) under E. E 1iV=nt Screening
Gutters, DownsQouts and vents on Page 34 should be
corrected to "properly".
VC/Schad asked that ",where possible." be added to the
end of Paragraph 1) under E. FaNiRment screening Gutters_
Downspouts and Vents.
Chair/Ruzicka asked that Paragraph 7) under g_,
Landscapinc be changed to read as follows: "Utilize
trees f-Qr canopy and shade, creating areas which provide
opportunities for shaded play areas or passive outdoor
recreation."
VC/Schad recommended "each" be changed to "every" in the
third line of Paragraph 3) on Page 37 so that it reads:
" ..frequently than every fourth house."
SP/Johnson distributed Draft View Protection Guidelines for
the Commission consideration. This item will be agendized for
discussion at the September 23, 1997 Planning Commission
meeting. The Planning Commission will be asked to recommend
adoption at that time.
Responding to Mr. Zirbes regarding inclusion of the Laguna
Beach View Protection guildelines, SP/Johnson stated it is not
staff's role to create a board or method for mediation.
Staff's role is to establish standards and guidelines.
Mediation is a civil matter.
OCTOBER 14, 1997 PAGE 8 PLANNING COMMISSION
4. Draft Development Code (Zoning Code Amendment 2CA 97-1
and Negative Declaration No. 97-3). . Review of all
Articles of the Draft Development Code, Draft Subdivision
Code, and Draft Design Guidelines.
DCM/DeStefano explained that the Subdivision Code will be
presented at a future Commission meeting as a separate
document.
Chair/Ruzicka reminded staff that the following items
were discussed and agreed upon by the Commission: Adult
Businesses - the Commission concurred that the code
should be the most restrictive code permitted by law;
Signs - that signs should include the maximum amount of
English permitted under the law; View Protection - the
Commission concurred that the Laguna Beach Ordinance was
appropriate to Diamond Bar; and, with respect to Tree
Preservation and Protection, Item A. under Exemptions on
Page III -131 was revised to the following language (See
August 26, 1997 Planning Commission minutes): "Trees,
except those designated by the City Council as a
historical or cultural tree, and trees required to be
preserved, relocated or planted as a condition of
approval of a discretionary permit, located on all
developed properties prior to adoption of this
Development Code."
SP/Johnson presented the updated Draft Development Code
and explained the document revisions.
C/Goldenberg said he believes the Commission agreed to
require 4" inch digits with respect to address numbers
(Article III - Page 117, Table 3-X, Section I "Additional
Requirements").
DCM/DeStefano responded to Chair/Ruzicka that the 4"
requirement does not effect any other portion of the
Development Code.
C/McManus asked about the standard required for curbside
digits.
Following discussion, the Commission concurred to require
9.'0" x 19'0" (nine feet by nineteen feet) commercial
parking spaces with no provisions for compact parking
spaces.
Bob Zirbes said he supports the Commission's
recommendation for larger parking stalls.
Ed MacDonald suggested that the Commissioner consider a
10 foot residential side yard setback to allow for
additional on-site parking.
OCTOBER 14, 1997 PAGE 9 PLANNING COMMISSION
DCM/DeStefano referred Mr. MacDonald to Page II -11 of the
proposed Development Code. The table suggests a minimum
residential side yard setback of five (5) feet on one
side and 10 feet on the other side with a minimum
requirement of 15 feet between dwelling units. In
addition, a minimum three (3) feet safety clearance is
required.
C/Fong asked that cross-references - pages to figures and
figures to pages - be cited in connection with (Figures).
ie, Page III -13, 22.16.090 Setback Regulations and
Exceptions 4. b., last line (Figure 3-3).
C/Fong asked that dimensions be included in the Figures.
ie, figure at the top of Page III -14 appears to lack an
indication of a five (s') Imaginary Rear Property Line
setback.
C/Fong asked that the following be in Paragraph 4.under
B. Grading standards on Page III -44: "Exploratory
trenches and access roads should be properly backfilled
and erosion treatment and revegetation be provided." The
Commission concurred.
C/Fong asked that ",.except individual detached single-
family residences be removed from the first sentence of
A. under Applicability on Page III -65. The Commission
concurred.
C/Fong again discussed Paragraph A. under 22.38.060
Exemptions on Page III -148. Following discussion, the
Commission referred to the August 26, 1997 minutes which
state the Commission's concurrence that the -language read
as follows: "Trees, except those designated by the City
Council as a historical or cultural tree, and trees
required to be preserved, relocated or planted as a
condition of approval of a discretionary permit, located
on all developed properties prior to adoption of this
Development Code."
VC/Schad asked that consistent with the General Plan,
"arroyo" be included in Paragraph B. under 22.38.030
Protected Trees so that it reads: "Native oak, walnut,
sycamore, arroyo willow, and naturalized. California
Pepper trees with a DBH of eight inches or greater."
DCM/DeStefano responded that staff will check the
paragraph and advise if the insertion is appropriate.
The Commission concurred with C/Fong to change the second
sentence of the second paragraph entitled DBH under D.
Definitions, "D". to read as follows: 'The diameter of
a tree trunk measured in inches at a height of 4.5 feet
at the average point of the natural grade, etc."
OCTOBER 14, 1997 PAGE 10 PLANNING COMMISSION
VC/Schad again asked that Paragraph 3, Item B. under
22.38.130 - Tree Replacement Relocation Standards be
changed to include certified arborist.
DCM/DeStefano referred VC/Schad to the Definitions
Chapter Article VI, Page VI -5 of the Development Code.
C/Goldenberg reminded the Commission that it had
requested staff to provide them with a copy of the Laguna
Beach View Protection Ordinance for possible adoption.
DCM/DeStefano responded that the matter was most recently
discussed by the Laguna Beach City Council on October 7,
1997 for first reading of the Ordinance. The council was
concerned that the proposed ordinance was a potential
"bureaucratic nightmare". He indicated staff will review
the matter and present the Commission with an update at
its October 27, 1997 meeting.
VC/Schad moved, C/McManus seconded, to continue the Draft
Development Code, Draft Citywide Design Guidelines, and
Negative Declaration No. 97-3, and, if appropriate, adopt
the Resolutions recommending City Council approval, and
continue the Hearing Subdivision Code review to October
27, 1997.
PUBLIC HEARING - None
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS:
DCM/DeStefano responded to C/G ldenberg that due to VC/Sch d's
request for in rmation regarding he Department o Fish and Gam 's
Code 1600 Permit ing Process, as i customary, copie were provid
to�all Commissio ers.
NFORMATIONAL ITE
DC /DeStefano repor ed that at its tober 7, 1997 m eting, the
Cit Council appro ed distributio of a bid pa kage for
cons ruction of tra is signals at Golden Springs Drive at
Ca me Drive, and D'amond Bar Boulev rd at Palomino D ive.
DCM/De tefano stated he pproved two new esidential cons ruction
project for JCC Developm t and a resident'al addition with'n "The
Country states".
DCM/DeStef no indicated t t the Traffic and Transporta ion
Commission 's continuing to ursue the School Traffic Study.
DCM/DeStefan revealed that a its October 7, 1997 meeting, the
City Council a reed to appoint t o City Council embers, two Parks
nd Recreation Commissioners, a d two members rom each school
d trict to a Pa ks Master Plan pr i rity and fundin implementation
pl subcommitte .
NOVEMBER 12, 1997 PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSION
ProXrecoends
pp 'cant: Kurt Nelson, Win ill Development,
3480 Torrance levard, Suite 30 ,
Torrance, CA 0503
Stads that the Plann' g Commission.con nue thepubfor VTTM 50 4, Zone Change o. 96-1,ConPermit No. 96 Oak Tree Permit o. 96-1 andMititoring Pr ram and EIR No. 7-1 (SCH 96-
071ember 9, 997.
ere was no one p sent who wished to eak on this item.
/_C/McManus mo v d. C/Fong seconde to continue Vesti
Tentative Tr t Map No. 50314, Con tional Use Permit No. 6-
1, Oak Tr Permit No. 96-1 and one Change 96-1 to De ember
9, 1997. The motion was carri d 3-0.
2. Draft Development Code (Zoning Code Amendment 2CA 97-1 and
Negative Declaration No. 97-3). Review of all Articles of the
Draft Development Code, Draft Subdivision Code, and Draft
Design Guidelines.
DCM/DeStefano presented staff's report. Staff recommends that
the Planning Commission discuss the information contained
within the staff report addressing sign regulations, adult
business regulations, view protection and Negative Declaration
No. 97-3 and continue discussion of this item t9 November 25,
1997.
Chair/Ruzicka recommended that staff analyze 750 feet to
determine if that separation standard would be a sufficient
number of feet to accommodate this land use. The Commission
concurred.
DCM/DeStefano stated staff will bring a proposed Ordinance
before the Commission for its consideration as well as, the
750 foot analysis.
Steve Tye asked if with the 500 foot limitation the Corporate
Center is prevented from accommodating -adult businesses.
DCM/DeStefano responded that the Corporate. Center is prevented
from having these types of businesses because it is not an
industrially zoned area.
Mr. Tye asked what would happen if a church wished to locate
in the immediate area of an existing adult business.
DCM/DeStefano stated that if the existing adult business was
legally established it is considered to be non -conforming and
may remain in place if a church chooses to move into the
immediate area.
DCM/DeStefano confirmed Mr. Tye's statement that because the
accommodating land use zone is confined to 13 City acres, it
NOVEMBER 12, 1997 PAGE 3 PLANNING COMMISSION
does not mean that an adult business could consume the entire
13 acre area.
Mr. Tye commented that it will be easier for the City to
prevent adult businesses from entering the City than to remove
them after the fact and he asked the Commission to provide the
most restrictive ordinance possible at the outset. He asked
the Commission to consider City's enacted ordinances as well
as, other City's pursuits of eliminating adult business.
Clyde Hennessee asked if the proposed ordinance can exceed the
City's boundaries for enforcement purposes.
DCM/DeStefano stated that the proposed ordinance is confined
to the City of Diamond Bar.
Mr. Hennessee asked how the City of Los Angeles is able to
limit the number of liquor stores that can be built in certain
areas. He said he is concerned about stores that offer drug
related paraphernalia locating in the City.
DCM/DeStefano stated that stores offering drug related
paraphernalia is a different type of land use from adult
businesses.
DCM/DeStefano explained that whether or not a business is
considered an adult business is dependent upon the percentage
of business related materials offered for public consumption
such as the amount of adult magazines or adult videos offered
at a liquor store, for instance. With respect to on-site and
off-site alcoholic beverage sale, staff is considering a land
use ordinance appropriate to Diamond Bar.
DCM/DeStefano responded to C/McManus that in order to
determine proper land use, City code enforcement personnel and
under -cover Sheriff's Department officers are frequently
dispatched to locations within the City to inquire about
products and services.
DCM/DeStefano talked about the changes included in the
Hillside Management Ordinance and the corrections to the Draft
Development Code Articles.
Chair/Ruzicka asked that Item A. under Exemptions on the
October 29, 1997 revision Page III -162 be corrected to read in
accordance with the change requested by the Planning
Commission at its August 26, 1997 meeting. The correct
wording reads as follows: (inserted from the August 26 1997
meeting minutes, Page 4, Paragraph 6) "Trees, except those
designated by the city Council as a historical or cultural
tree, and trees required to be preserved, relocated or planted
as a condition of approval of a discretionary permit, located
on all developed properties prior to adoption of this
Development code."
NOVEMBER 12, 1997 PAGE 4 PLANNING COMMISSION
DCM/DeStefano stated that staff intends to present the
Commission with a completed Draft Development Code for
discussion and action on November 25, 1997.
There was no one present who wished to speak on the
Development Code.
C/Fong moved, C/McManus seconded, to continue the Draft
Development Code discussion to November 25, 1997. The motion
was carried 3-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
NG COMMISSION ITEMS:
Res onding to C/ ong, DCM/DeStefan explained t t the ell
Ser ice Station a the northwest cor er of Brea Ca yon Road nd
Diam nd Bar Boulev rd was unable to elocate or rep\ace the T a
Tree with the same ecies of tree as ecommended byPlannin
Commision.
C/Fong expressed his d'sappointment that he South Poieveloper
was una le to provide k trees for the C 1Poly Pomonpus park
project
DCM/DeSt fano responded that as a result a private ag Bement,
Mr. Arcie o agreed to hav Valley Crest rem - e trees to the alPoly
site. How ver, when the p oject was sold to Standard Pacifi , the
details of he arrangement were left out of t sales agreeme t and
the remain g trees were f and to be unsuita a for relocati n.
C/McManus con ratulated Chai /Ruzicka on runni g a good campa'gn
for City Cou cil. The Ci Council's loss is the Plan n ng
Commission's g in.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
DCM/DeStefano pre ented the Metr1 om Ricochet Mick -Cellular Data
Network report fo informational urposes only. e advised the
Commission that th City Council w'll at a future uncil meeting
nsider entering in o a contract to permit this type of use within
e City's public ri ht -of -way.
DC/DeStefano respondd to Chair/Ruz cka that this p ovider will
not replace current pr vider systems.
DCM/fkeStefano announced the November 0, 1997 East n Gabriel
Valle Planning Committe dinner. The resentation top'c is "big
box" -tail in the San Gabriel Valle He asked terested
Commiss'oners to register y Friday, Nove ber 14, 1997.
DCM/DeSt ano announcedat the Citk received Nanning
Commissio r Schad's writtn resignation\ from the Planning
Commission t 4:00 p.m. today, November 12, 1997.
NOVEMBER 12, 1997 PAGE 5 PLANNING COMMISSION
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS as listed in the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Planning
Commission, Chair/Ruzicka adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m. to
Tuesday, November 25, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the South Coast Air
Quality Management District Auditorium.
Respectfully Submitted,
� 1
q#mes DeSte ano, Secretary
Attest:
Joe Ruzicka
Chairman
DECEMBER 9, 1997
PAGE 4
PLANNING COMMIssION
Mr./essee
on stated he U.S. Departmen of Fish and Wildl' a has
no tive cri eria by which the can challenge MBA s more
thaquate R. He said the gency has been in ited to
resnd in cated they would a present this eve ing. He
indd he oes not know what ore can be done.
Chazic a opened the publ'c hearing.
Clyessee asked what 1' bilities the Cit y assume if
thet is approved and a gnatcatcher is ter foundbe t?VC/s stated that s is the last par in an app ovedprowhere building as occurred. Th fore, the ity'spot liability al eady exists.
C/ oldenberg moved, VC/McManus sec ed, to ecommend
c rtification of EI No. 97-1 (SCH 96- 1104), an recommend
pproval of VTTM 50 14 based upon sta 's recomm dation and
the lack of input y governmental ag cies. T motion was
approved 4-0-1 wi the following Ro Call vo
AYES: COMMI IONERS: Goldenber , Fong VC/McManus,
Chair/Ru cka
NOES: CO SSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: CO ISSIONERS: Tye
ABSENT: CO ISSIONERS: None
C/Goldenbe g moved, VC/McM us sec ded, 'to r commend
condition approval of Hill ide Mana ement and Si nificant
Ecologic Area Conditiona Use Per it 96-1 and Oak Tree
Permit N . 96-1 for VTTM 503 4. The tion was app oved 4-0-1
with th following Roll Ca 1 vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Goldenber , Fong, VC/McManus,
Chair Ru *cka
NOES COMMISSIONER s No e
ABS AIN: COMMISSIONE Tye
AB NT: COMMISSION S: None r
2. Draft Development Code (Zoning Code Amendment ZCA 97-1 and
Negative Declaration No. 97-3) Review of all Articles of the
Draft Development Code, and Citywide Draft Design Guidelines.
DCM/DeStefano pointed out the Draft Development Code
corrections and changes. Staff recommends that the Planning
Commission discuss the information contained within the staff
report and take action to recommend City Council adoption, if
appropriate.
C/Goldenberg asked if the City should incorporate a minimum
and/or maximum letter size for signs.
DCM/DeStefano stated the Commission may establish a two to
three inch minimum size. Staff generally considers lettering
DECEMBER 9, 1997 PAGE 5 PLANNING COMMISSION
size to be driven by placement, message, speed of traffic,
width of street and other such characteristics.
C/Goldenberg reiterated his concerns regarding enforcement of
the Development Code.
DCM/DeStefano again stated that the City responds on a
reactive code enforcement basis and does not proactively look
for items that may require enforcement.
Chair/Ruzicka asked for public comment.
Clyde Hennessee said he is concerned that the City's Shopping
Centers are not adequately signed and residents are not aware
of the existence of local businesses.
Responding to C/Fong, DCM/DeStefano recommended that the
graphic on Pace III -9 be 'mnrnAd to show he ima g. ,nar
parallel to grade follow he y eta
grade in order to better
illustrate the concept. The Commission concurred.
DCM/DeStefano stated that the graphics contained within the
Development Code have been inserted adjacent to the specific
regulation it describes.
The Commission concurred to direct staff to insert "See Figure
XXX" at the end of pertinent regulations.
C/Goldenberg recommended that the figures within the paragraph
should correspond to the roman numerals used on the
illustration.
C/Fong asked that Page III -44 B. 1. as recommended on November
25, 1997: "Finished slopes shall not be created greater than
50 percent (2:1) except adjacent to a structure where the
created slope is limited to a maximum of 67 percent (1.5:1).^
C/Fong asked that Page III -44 4. b. be changed to read:
"segment of a cut or filled slope may be designed with
variable slope ratio of less than 2:1 (horizontal to vertical)
but not less than 1.5:1 within the following guidelines:" The
Commission concurred.
Following discussion, DCM/DeStefano recommended that Page III -
44, 4. b 3) read: "greater than or less than 2.1 may be used
in slope design ---See Figure 3-15" • insert the g aphi c and
move the Figure 3-15 presently on Page TTT 45 to the blank
spot where there ,s no graphic and relabelit Figure 3-16-
The Commission concurred.
C/Fong asked that Page VI -49 be corrected to read: "See
Figure 6-9- site coverage".
DCM/DeStefano pointed out that the Table on Page V-26 should
be titled "Table V-111.
DECEMBER 91 1997
PAGE 6
DCM/Destefano stated that
and determined that this
lamentation measure of
PLANNING COMKISS
staff has analyz su t 1 and is the Initial study
project fully supports
the City's General Plan.
imp
C/Goldenberg seconded, to adopt a resolution
VC/McManus moved, of Diamond Bar
of the Planning Commission of the City
recommending that the City Council of the City of Diamonnd d Bar Use
adopt an ordinance establishing detailed Zoning
Regulations and Development Standards (Case No. ZCA 97-1) and
CalNp 97-3. The motion was approved with
Negative Declaration oll l)vote: the following :
Goldenberg, VC/McManus,
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FanChair/Ruzicka
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: SSIONERS• None
C/Goldenberg moved, VC/McManus seconded, to adopt Resolution
commending that the City Council adopt a
97 -XX reas
No. ide yw Design art of
Resolution establishingCit n Guideli roved with the
the City's Development Code. The motion was app
following Roll Call vote:
COMMISSIONERS:.Fong, Goldenberg, VC/McManus,
AYES: Chair/Ruzicka
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Tye
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Tentative Parcel Map
22987 ursuant to Code Section
21.04. 0) is a request for the bdivision of a 5.02 acre
to three lots: t 1 is 1.32 acres and
parcel land inrestaurant; Lo 2 is 2.70 acres and
contains a existing acre and is vacant
fisting motel; Lot 3 is 1.
contains an • ting development will main and no new
land. The e
development is p osed at this time.
Project Address: 2 Gentle Spring Lane
west ide, south
of mond Bar Boulevard) Suite
C.T.K. nc., 8880 Benson Avenue,
Applicant: 100, Mon lair, CA 91763
SX Dd ring La
iamonar, 259 Gentle Sp
\ Property Owner:
,134, Diamon ar, CA 91765
resented staff's report. taff recommends that
SP/ neon p of TPM 22987,
the P nning Commission recommend appy 1 d within the
Finding of Fact, and conditions as li
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CHAPTER 22.16 - GENERAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND
USE STANDARDS
Sections:
22.16.010 - Purpose and Applicability
22.16.020 - Access
22.16.030 - Air Emissions
22.16.040 - Environmental Resources Protection
22.16.050 - Exterior Lighting
22.16.060 - Height Measurement and Height Limit Exceptions
22.16.070 - Open Space for Commercial Projects
22.16.080 - Screening and Buffering
22.16.090 - Setback Regulations and Exceptions
22.16.100 - Solid Waste/Recyclable Materials Storage
22.16.110 - Undergrounding of Utilities
22.16.120 - Vibrations
22.16.130 - View Protection
22.16.010 - Purpose and Applicability
A. Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to ensure that new or modified uses and
development -produce an environment of stable and desirable character which is
harmonious with existing and future development, and protects the use and enjoyment of
neighboring properties, consistent with the General Plan.
B. Applicability. The standards of this Chapter apply to more-thwt we aU zoning districts
(e.g., residential, commercial, manufacturing, etc.), and therefore, are combined in this
Chapter. These standards shall be considered in combination with the standards for each
zoning district in Article II (Zoning Districts and Allowable Land Uses). Where there may
be a conflict, the standards specific to the zoning district shall override these general
standards.
All new or modified structures and uses shall conform with the standards of this Chapter
as determined applicable by the Director, except as specified in 22.68 (Nonconforming
Uses, Structures and Parcels).
22.16.020 - Access
Every structure shall be constructed upon a legally recorded parcel with a
permanent means of access to a public street or road or a private street or road, conforming
to adopted City standards. All structures shall be located to provide safe and convenient
access for servicing, fire protection and required off-street parking. Any parcel located on a
private street or road which was legally established prior to the effective date of this
Development Code, is exempt from the required compliance with the latest adopted City
standards for private streets or roads.
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Access driveways shall be provided as required in compliance with 22.30 (Off -Street Parking
and Loading Standards)
22.16.030 - Air Emissions
A. Dust and dirt emissions. Land use activities that may create dust emissions (e.g.,
construction, grading, etc.) shall be conducted to create as little dust or dirt emission
beyond the boundary line of the parcel as possible including, but not limited to, the
following:
1. Scheduling. Grading activities shall be scheduled to ensure that repeated grading
will not be required, and that implementation of the proposed land use will occur as
soon as possible after grading;
2. Operations during high winds. Clearing, earth -moving, excavation operations, or
grading activities shall cease in high wind conditions when dust blows and control
methods are no longer effective;
3. Area of disturbance. The area disturbed by clearing, demolition, earth -moving,
excavation operations, or grading shall be the minimum required to implement the
allowed use;
4. Dust control. During clearing, demolition, earth -moving, excavation operations, or
grading, dust emissions shall be controlled by regular watering, paving of
construction roads or other dust -preventive measures (e.g., hydroseeding, etc t.
subject to the approval of the Building Official and City Engineer;
a. Material(s) excavated or graded shall be sufficiently watered or covered to prevent
excessive amounts of dust. Watering, with complete coverage of the disturbed
area, shall occur at least twice daily preferably in the late morning and after work
is done for the day. Reclaimed water shall be used when available.
b. Material(s) transported off-site shall not be loaded higher than six inches belo%
the top of the trailer and either sufficiently watered with reclaimed water when
available, or securely covered to prevent dust.
S. On-site roads. On-site roads shall be paved as soon as feasible, watered periodicall
with reclaimed water, whenever possible, or stabilized in an environmentally
safe manner;
6. Revegetation. Graded areas shall be revegetated as soon as possible in compliance
with the approved landscape plan and any conditions of approval; and
7. Fencing. Appropriate fences or other means may be required by the Director to
contain dust and dirt within the parcel.
B. Odor emissions. Land use activities that may produce odors or noxious matter (e.g.,
fumes, gases, vapors, etc.) shall comply with SCAQMD's Rules and Regulations,
including Rule 402 which prohibits the formation .of an odor nuisance.
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2. Canopies, cornices, eaves and roof overhangs. Cantilevered architectural features
on the main structure, including, but not limited to, balconies, bay windows,
canopies,
cornices, eaves and solar devices, which do not increase the floor area enclosed by the
structure, may extend into required yards as follows:
a. Front yard setback: Up to three feet into the required front yard;
b. Side yard setback: Up to 30 inches into a required side yard, but no closer than
three feet to a side property line; and
c. Rear yard setback: Up to five feet into the required rear yard but not closer
than 10 feet to the rear property line.
3. Porches and stairways. The following standards shallapply to porches and
stairways:
a. Porches. Covered, unenclosed porches, located at the same level as the entrance
floor of the structure; and
b. Stairways. Outside stairways and landings, that are not attached to a deck, are
not enclosed and do not extend above a ground floor entrance, may extend into
required yards as follows:
1) Front yard setback: Up to six feet into a required front yard;
2) Side yard setback: Up to 30 inches into a required side yard, but no closer
than three feet to a side property line; ,
3) Rear yard setback: Up to six feet into a required rear yard.
Max.
Ae�; • . Max.
-
' Minimum Required
Yard
Figure 3-4 '
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4. Setback requirements for specific structures:
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a. Dwelling groups. An inner court providing access to a dwelling group
(constructed and located face-to-face) shall provide a minimum width of 15 feet
between rows for single -story structures with an additional five feet of width for
each additional floor above the first floor.
b. Planters. Planter boxes and masonry planters shall be allowed in all required
setbacks not to exceed a height of 42 inches.
c. Swimming pools and spas. Swimming pools and spas are allowed in side and
rear setbacks provided they are not closer than five feet to any property line.
d. Guard railings. Guard railings or fences for safety protection around depressed
ramps may be located in required setbacks provided:
1) That an open-work railing or fence is used; and
2) That the height of the railing or fence complies
with the requirements of the Uniform Building Code.
e. Drives, walkways, and decks. Driveways, walkways, patio slabs, and wooden
decks shall be allowed in required setbacks provided they do not exceed one foot
above finished grade. This provision shall not exclude the use of steps providing
access between areas of different elevation on the same property.
f. Equipment. Ground -mounted equipment (e.g., air conditioners, swimming pool
pumps, heaters, filters, and fans, etc.) Shall be allowed in required side or rear
setbacks, provided:
1) The equipment is not located closer than 42 inches to a lot line; and
2) The equipment does not exceed a height of six feet measured from the finished
grade at the base of the unit.
g. Retaining walls.
1. Walls up to 42 inches. Retaining walls up to 42 inches in height are exempt
from setback requirements.
2. Up to six feet. Retaining walls up to six feet in height may be located within
a required setback provided the exposed side of the wall faces into the subject
parcel.
22.16.100 - Solid Waste/Recyclable Materials Storage
This Section provides standards for the construction and operation of solid waste and
recyclable material storage areas in compliance with State law (California Solid Waste Reuse
and Recycling Access Act, Public Resources Code Sections 42900 through 42911).
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A. Multi -family projects. Multi -family residential projects with five or more dwelling units,
shall provide solid waste and recyclable material storage areas in the following manner:
1. Individual unit storage requirements. Each dwelling unit shall include an area with
a minimum of six cubic feet for the storage of solid waste and recyclable material
indoors. A minimum of three cubic feet shall be provided for the storage of solid waste
and a minimum of three cubic feet shall be provided for the storage of recyclable
material; and
2. Common storage requirements. The following are minimum requirements for
common solid waste and recyclable material storage areas for multi -family
developments, which may be located indoors or outdoors as long as they are readily
accessible to all residents. These requirements apply to each individual structure. All
required areas are measured in square feet.
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TABLE 3-1
MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT .
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B. Nonresidential structures and uses. Nonresidential structures and uses within all zoning
districts shall provide solid waste and recyclable material storage areas. The following
MM are minimum storage area requirements. These requirements apply to each
individual structure. All required areas are measured in square feet.
TABLE 3-2
NONRESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES
MINIMUM STORAGE AREAS REQUIRED fSO.FPI
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0-5,000
12 12 24
51001-10,000
24 24 48
10,001-25,000
48 48 96
25,001-50,000
96 96 192
50,001-75,000
144 144 288
75,001-100,000
192 192 384
100,001+
Every additional 25,000 sq.ft. shall require
an additional 48 sq.ft. for solid waste and 48
sq -ft. for recyclables.
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C. Location requirements. Solid waste and recyclable materials storage areas shall be
located in the following mariner:
Solid waste and recyclable material storage shall be adjacent/ combined with one
another. They shall be located inside a specially -designated structure, on the outside
of a structure in an approved fence/wall enclosure, a designated interior court or
yard area with appropriate access, or in rear yards and interior side yards. Exterior
storage area(s) shall not be located in a required front yard, street side yard, parking
area, landscaped or open space area or area(s) required by the Municipal Code to be
maintained as unencumbered. Existing developments shall comply with these
standards to the greatest degree feasible at the time of any expansion or additions
subject to approval of the Director.
2. Storage area(s) shall be accessible to residents and employees. Storage areas within
multi -family residential developments shall be located within 250 feet of an access
doorway to the dwellings which they are intended to serve; and
3. Driveways or aisles shall provide unobstructed access for collection vehicles and
personnel and provide at least the minimum clearance required by the collection
methods and vehicles utilized by the designated collector. Where a parcel is served
by an alley, exterior storage area(s) shall be directly accessible to the alley.
D. Design and construction. The design and construction of the storage area(s) shall:
1. Be compatible with the surrounding structures and land uses;
2. Be properly secured to prevent access by unauthorized persons, while allowing
authorized persons access for disposal of materials;
3. Provide a concrete pad within the fenced or walled area(s) and a concrete apron
which facilitates the handling of the individual bins or containers;
4. Protect the areas and the individual bias or containers provided within from adverse
environmental conditions which might render the collected materials unmarketable;
and
5. The storage area(s) shall be appropriately located and screened from view on at lefts
t1wee sides. The design shall be architecturally compatible with the surrounding
structures and subject to the approval of the Director.
22.16.110 - Undergrounding of Utilities
All on-site electric and telephone facilities, fire alarm conduits, lighting wiring, cable
television, and other wiring conduits and similar facilities shall be placed underground at
the time of development.
Projects located within approved underground utility districts shall be subject to the
requirements of Chapter 13.04 of the Municipal Code.
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22.16.120 - Vibrations
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The owner of a use that generates vibrations at levels that constitute a nuisance, in compliance
with the Munidpd Cods , shall abate the nuisance.
If the nuisance is not abated in a timely manner, the City will abate the nuisance in compliance
with Section 15.00.2.830 of the Municipal Code.
22.16.130 - View Protection
A. For the purpose of this Section, a 'view" means a vista of significant
features, including mountains, ridges, hillside terrain, canyons, geologic
features, and community amenities (e.g., parks, landmarks, permanent open
space). The term does not mean an unobstructed panorama of these
features.
B. The development of new projects shall respect the views of existing
residential uses. New structures shall be located In a manner that preserves
views by creating view corridors.
C. New developments that are within the viewshed of existing residential uses
shall be kept as low as possible to reduce or eliminate the possibility of
blocking views.
D. In reviewin ro ects with potential view blockage Impacts,
shall refer to the View Protection guidelines in the
City's 'Citywide Design Guidelines' manual.
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A. Natural features map. A natural features map, hall identify all existing slope
banks, ridgelines, canyons, natural drainage courses, federally recognized blue line
streams, nick outcroppings, and existing vegetation. Also depicted shall be landslides and
other existing geologic hazards.
B. Grading plan. A conceptual grading plan4*shall include the following items:
1. A legend with appropriate symbols Mshall include the following items: top of
wall, top of curb, high point, low point, elevation of significant trees, spot elevations,
pad and finished floor elevations, and change in direction of drainage,
2. A separate map with proposed fill areas colored in green and cut areas colored in red,
with areas where cut and fill exceed depths established in the hillside development
guidelines and standards clearly shown Additionally, the area of cut and fill,
calculated as a percentage of the total site area, shall be included on the plan; and
3. Contours for existing and natural land conditions and proposed work. Existing
contours shall be depicted with a dashed line with every fifth contour darker, and
proposed contours shall be depicted as above except with a solid line. Contours shall
be shown at maximum five foot intervals above 20 percent slope.
C. Drainage map. A conceptual drainage and flood control facilities map describing planned
drainage improvements.
D. Slope analysis map. A slope analysis map for the purpose of determining the amount and
location of land as it exists in its natural state falling into each slope category as specified
below. For the slope map, the applicant shall use a base topographical map of the subject
site, prepared and signed by a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor, which
shall have a scale of not less than one inch to 100 feet and a contour interval of not more
than two feet provided that the contour interval may be five feet when the slope is more
than 20 percent. The base topographical map shall include all adjoining properties within
150 feet of the site boundaries. Delineate slope bands in the range of 0-10 percent, 11-15
percent, 16-20 percent, 21-25 percent, 26-30 percent, 31-35 percent, and 36 percent or
greater. Also included shall be a tabulation of the land/area in each slope category
specified in acres.
E Slope profiles. Provide a sufficient number of slope profiles as required by the City
Engineer to clearly illustrate the extent of the proposed grading. The slope profiles shall:
1. Be drawn at the same scale and indexed, or keyed, to the grading plan, and project site
map;
2. Show existing and proposed topography, structures, and infrastructure. Proposed
topography structures, and infrastructure shall be drawn with a solid, heavy line.
Existing topography and features shall be drawn with a thin or dashed line.
3. The slope profile shall extend far enough from the project site boundary to dearly show
impact on adjacent property, within at least 150 feet.
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4 The profiles shall be drawn along those locations of the project site where:
a. The greatest alteration of existing topography is proposed;
b. The most intense or dense development is proposed;
c. The site that is most visible from surrounding land uses; and
d. At all site boundaries illustrating maximum and minimum conditions.
5. At least two of the slope profiles shall be roughly parallel to each other and roughly
perpendicular to existing contour lines. At least one other slope profile shall be
roughly at a 45 degree angle to the other slope profiles and existing contour lines.
F. Certification required. The slope profiles shall be stamped and signed by either a
registered landscape architect, civil engineer, or land surveyor indicating the datum,
source, and scale of topographic data used in the slope profiles, and attesting to the fact
that the slope profiles have been accurately calculated and identified.
G. Environmental studies. A geologic and soils report, prepared by an approved soils
engineering firm and in sufficient detail to substantiate and support the design concepts
presented in the application. Additional environmental studies and investigations (e.g.,
hydrologic, seismic, access/circulation, and biota research) may also be required in order
to help in the determination of the buildable area of a site.
H. Ownership/maintenance. A statement of conditions for ultimate ownership and
maintenance of all parts of the development including streets, structures and open
spaces.
I. Custom lot subdivision. In the event that no grading is proposed, (i.e., custom lot
subdivision), a statement to that effect shall be filed with a plan which shows possible
future house plotting, lot grading, driveway design, and location for each parcel
proposed, to be prepared on a topographic map drawn at the same scale as the
conceptual grading plan.
J. Elevations required. When unit development is proposed, illustrative building
elevations, that show all sides of the proposed structure(s) and which accurately depict
the building envelope for each lot, shall be provided.
K. Additional items. The following items may be required if determined necessary to aid
in the analysis of the proposed project to illustrate existing or proposed conditions or
both:
1. A computerized or topographic model;
2. A line of sight or view analysis;
3. Photographic renderings; and
4. Any other illustrative technique determined necessary to aid in review of a project.
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22.22.040 - Density
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The maximum number of dwelling units that may be allowed on a given parcel shall be the
calculated in compliance with the requirements of this Section. Also, an additional number
of units may be eliminated due to environmental constraints as determined through the
Development Review process.
A. Maximum density calculation. In order to retain natural features of the hillsides,
densities shall be reduced as slope increases in compliance with Table 3-4. Each property
to be developed shall be divided into cells of similar slope, utilizing the slope ranges
listed below. The maximum density of the base zoning is multiplied by the relevant
reduction factor assigned to each cell. The result of this calculation is the maximum
allowable density for each cell.
TABLE 3-4
ALLOWABLE RESIDENTIAL DENSITY
j Average Slope Range Density Open
Reduction I Space
Factor
0% to 25% None None
26% to 30%
0.9
10%
31% to 35%
0.8
20%
36% to 40%
0.6
30%
Greater than 40%
Development
40%
may be
extremely
limited
B. Density transfer. To encourage the clustering of residential units away from steeper
slopes to areas with more gentle slopes, a transfer of density may be .allowed when
development is transferred from one slope category to a lower slope category. When
density is transferred from a higher slope category to a lower category (e.g., from the 31-
35 percent category to the 26-30 percent category), the Commission may increase the
allowable density of the lower category to compensate for not developing in areas with
steeper slopes.
The total number of units allowed for a project shall not exceed the number of units that
would have been allowed without any transfer of density. Areas from which density is
transferred shall be restricted from future development in an appropriate manner.
C. Environmental constraints. The maximum number of residential dwelling units may
also be affected by the impact of the following development constraints:
1. Land areas subject to inundation during a 100 -year storm;
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2. Land areas that are above the hillside view line;
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3. Land areas that he within a federally recognized blue line stream, or that contain
significant riparian stream bed habitats or other established plant formations that
constitute a significant natural feature or ecosystem or that contain rare or endangered
species;
4. Significant Ecological Areas (SEA);
5. Land areas that are within 100 feet of a prominent ridgeline or hiking trail; and
6. Land areas containing significant sites.
22.22.050 - Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines
A. General. The.hillside development standardp and guidelines are intended to ensure the
appropriate management of hillside areas. The standards are requirements for the use,
development, or alteration of land in hillside areas. The guidelines are to be utilized to
provide direction to encourage development that is sensitive to the uru characteristics
common to the hillside areas. The guidelines shall be used by the Commission
in evaluating development proposals that propose to deviate from the minimum standards
contained in this Chapter.
B. Exceptions. Exceptions to the standards in this Chapter may be approved through the
Conditional Use Permit rocess, when the Commission determines that the exceptions
would not materially the intent of the standards and guidelines. In approving a
Conditional Use Permit, the Commission shall make appropriate findings Wtd facts
supporting the determination in compliance with 22.58 (Conditional Use Permits).
Where development is proposed for a parcel that adjoins one or more vacant, developable
parcels, cooperation of the respective property owners is encouraged in the planning of the
road network, utilities plan, and open space network for the area as a whole. The City may
consider variations from the strict application of the provisions of this Chapter as may be
needed to achieve cooperation among all contiguous property owners to the extent that the
variations may better achieve the objectives of this Chapter.
2222.060 - Landform Grading and Revegetation Standards
Incorporation of the basic principles of the landform grading and revegetation concept in the
design and construction of hillside development projects is required so that they will be in
harmony with the natural topography and reflect existing plant distribution patterns.
The general principles of landform grading and revegetation include the following elements:
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SLOPE CATEGORIES
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Natural Slope
Site Standards
(Percents e)
1.
10% to 24.9%
Special hillside architectural and design techniques that
minimize grading are required in this slope category.
2.
25% to 39.9%
Structures shall conform to the natural topography and
natural grade by using appropriate techniques, including
split-level foundations, stem walls, stacking, and
clustering. Conventional grading may be considered for
limited portions of a project when its plan includes special
design features, extensive open space, or significant use of
greenbelts.
3.
40% to 49.9%
Development within this category shall be restricted to
those sites where it can be demonstrated that safety will be
maximized while environmental and aesthetic impacts will
be minimized. Use of large lots, variable setbacks and
variable building structural techniques (e.g., stepped
foundations) are expected. Structures shall be designed to
minimize the visual impact of their bulk and height. The
shape, materials, and colors of structures shall blend with
the natural environment. The visual and physical impact
of driveways and roadways shall be minimized by
eliminating sidewalks, and reducing their widths to the
minimum required for emergency access and following
natural contours, using grade separations where necessary
and otherwise minimizing the need for grading.
4.
501/6 and over
This is an excessive slope condition mid developntertt
(Fenditiaita4 Use Petweit is approved in comphame with
22:56- and it is anticipated that residential subdivisions will not
be developed in these areas. If residential development is
pursued in these areas, lot sizes may be considerably larger than
the minimum allowed by the underlying zoning district in order
to comply with the standards and guidelines of this Chapter.
Actual lot size shall be determined through the Conditional Use
Permit process.
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5:1 20 11
3:1 33 18
2:1 50 25
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22.22.080 - Grading
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1.5:1 67 34
1:1. 100 45
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A. Landform grading techniques. The following standards define basic grading techniclues
that are consistent with the intent of this Chapter and avoid unnecessary cut and fill.
'talions on project grading amounts and configurations will be decided
on a case-by-case basis under the Conditional Use P*rmit process.
Landform grading design standards include:
1. Ridgeline cuts. When convex shaped natural features (e.g., protruding ridgelines) a re
cut, the residual landform shall not be a flat slope face, but rather should be restored
to resemble the original. This will require more than just rounding at the edges but, in
effect, reconfiguring it so the final result will give the appearance of a protruding
ridgeline. (Figure 3-10)
Acceptable
Ridgeline Cut
US,/
—� 100
Round off cut edges to conform to the
natural grade.
Figure 3-10
Unacceptable
Standard cut Into nose or ridgellne.
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Conventional
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Landform - Plan View
Landform - Oblique View
Figure 3-14
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4. Use of variable slope ratios. The use of landform grading designs, creates valleys and
concave indentations on building pad areas which can result in a net loges of buildable
area. Two methods shall be allowed to offset this loss:
a. Pad areas lost due to concave indentations will be counted towards meeting the
open space or landscape area requirements for the development.
b. Segments of a cut or fill slope wiH be s4ewed to maybe designed with variable
slope ratios less than 2:1 (horizontal to vertical), but not less than 1.5:1 within the
following guidelines:
1) A geotechnical engineer shall demonsb ab by analysis and certify that slopes
so designed will meet standard stability requirements,
2) Overall ratio from toe to toe willbe a maximum of 2:1 or -greeter, -al
3) Ratios greater than or less than 2:1 wiH abe maybe used in the slope design.
(See Figure 3-15)
B. Grading standards.
1. Finished slopes shall not be created greater that -are -atQeper greater than 50
percent (2:1) except adjacent to a structure where the nweinttwt created slope is limited
to a maximum of 67 percent (16.1) or (1.5:1)
2. Grading shall be phased so that prompt revegetation or construction will control
erosion. Where possible, only those areas that will be built on, resurfaced, or land-
scaped shall be disturbed. Top soil shall be stockpiled during rough grading and used
on cut and fill slopes whenever feasible. Revegetation of cut and fill slopes shall occur
within three months of grading completion.
3. Grading operations shall be planned to avoid the rainy season, October 15, to April 15.
Grading permits may be issued any time of year when a plan for erosion control and
silt retention has been approved by the City Engineer.
4. Excavation or other earth disturbance shall not be allowed on a hillside area prior to
the issuance of a grading permit with the exception of drill holes and exploratory
trenches for the collection of geologic and soil data. Exploratory trenches and
excess roads should be properly backfilled and erosion treatment and
revegetation provided.
treetntatt provided where siopes exceed 20 pereent
5. No point on any structure subject to the provisions of this Chapter shall be closer to a
prominent ridge than feet
measured vertically on a cross section,
And in no case, shall the roof line or any other portion of a structure extend above the
line of sight between a ridge line and any public right-of-way, whether the ridgeline is
above or below the right-of-way.
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6. Lot pad grading is limited to the boundaries of the structure's foundation, vehicle
parking space and a front, rear, and side yard areas as shown on the approved
gradingplan, and in compliance with the setback requirements of Article II,
(Zoning Districts and Allowable Land Uses). For all lots subject to this
Chapter, building setbacks shall be measured from the edge of the building
pad.
5o'
Figure 3-16
7. Retaining wails associated with lot pads are Rmited to:
a. WpsleFe (frein the structure),wYaRs not to exceed four feet. in heigM. Terrace
feet and appropriate land3caping.
shall not to exceed four feet in height. Where
an additional retained portion is necessary due to unusual or extreme conditions,
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(e.g., lot configuration, steep slope, or road design) the use of terraced retaining
structures shall be considered on an individual lot basis. Terraced walls shall-rcat
emixed tieft feet in height mtd *& be separated by a minimum of few three feet
with appropriate landscaping. Terracing Terraced retaining walls shall not
be used as a typical solution within a development and shall be limited to the
minimum required subject to approval of the Director.
8. Lot lines shall be placed two feet beyond top of major slope areas within public view
corridors to help ensure their maintenance by the Nowniull owner.
C. Grading guidelines.
1. Where possible, graded areas should be designed with manufactured slopes located
on the uphill side of structures, thereby, hiding the slope behind the structure.
us
This Not This
OCT
irlr'S'
Roadway Roadway
Slopes should be rounded to provide ■ more natural appeersnca. Large
rhhanufactured slopes should be located on the uphill side o/ the structure to
reduce the rppeerance of grading from the roadway. Retaining wells may be
used. r
rigure 3-17
2. Terraced retaining structures up to four feet in height may be utilized when separated
by a minimum of 3 feet and appropriate landscaping. (Figure 3-18)
This
Terraced retaining walls break up mass
and are easier to screen.
Figure 3-18
Not This
Single retaining wall makes a massive
scar on hillside and is difficult to screen.
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3. On lots sloping with the street, and other configurations not discussed above, one
retaining wall, not to exceed 42 inches feet in height may be used in a side yard where
necessary.
4. Retaining walls that are an integral part of the structure may exceed four feet in height;
however, their visual ict m shall be mitigated through contour grading and landscape
techniques.
Figure 3-19
5. The following factors shall be taken into consideration in the design of a project:
a. When space and proper drainage requirements can be met with approval by the
City Engineer, rounding of slope tops and bottoms shall be accomplished:
b. When slopes cannot be rounded, vegetation shall be used to alleviate a sharp,
angular appearance.
c. A rounded and smooth transition shall be made when the planes of man-made and
natural slopes intersect.
d. When significant landforms are "sliced" for construction, the landforms shall be
rounded to blend into natural grade.
e. Manufactured slope faces shall be varied to avoid excessive "flat -planed"
surfaces. (Figure 3-15)
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6. No manufactured slope shall exceed 30 feet in height between terraces or benches.
This
Structure should fall below
top of ridge elevation.
® n >�
Figure 3-20
Not This
Over -emphasized vertical stUetwes dlsrupt the nak"
silftouette of the hiNsido.
7. Where cut or fill conditions are created, slopes would be varied rather than left at a
constant angle which may be unstable or create an unnatural, rigid, "engineered -
appearance. (Figure 3-21)
Not This
This
Varying cut or fill slope creates more
natural appearance.
Figure 3-21
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A. Drainage Standards.
1. Debris basins, rip rap, and energy dissipating devices shall be provided where
necessary to reduce erosion when grading is undertaken. Except for necessary flood
control facilities, significant natural drainage courses shall be protected from grading
activity. In instances where crossing is required, a natural crossing and bank protection
shall be preferred over steel and concrete systems. Where brow ditches are required,
they shall be naturalized with plant materials and native rocks.
2. Terrace drains where required shall follow landform slope configuration. Down drains
shall not be placed in exposed positions. All down drains shall be hidden in swales
diagonally or curvilinear across a slope face. In this manner they will be built into the
overall landform of the slope. (Figure 3-24)
Landform
J
Figure 3-24
Conventional
L
3. Building and Grading Permits shall not be issued for construction on any site without
an approved location for disposal of runoff waters, (e.g., a drainage channel, public
street or alley, or private drainage easement).
4. The use of cross lot drainage shall be subject to Commission and Council review and
may be approved after demonstration that this method will not adversely affect the
proposed lots or adjacent properties, and that it is absolutely required in order to
minimize the amount of grading which would result with conventional drainage
practices. Where cross lot drainage is utilized, the following shall apply:
a. Project interiors. One lot may drain across one other lot if an easement is provided
within either an improved, open V-swale gutter, that has a naturalized appearance,
or within a dosed drainage pipe that shall be a minimum 12 inches in diameter. In
both cases, an integral wall, shall be constructed. This drainage shall be conveyed
to either a public street or to a drainage easement. If drainage is conveyed to a
private easement, it shall be maintained by a homeowners association, otherwise
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the drainage shall be conveyed to a public easement. The easement width shall be
determined on an individual basis and shall be dependent on appropriate
hydrologic studies and access requirements.
b. Project boundaries. On-site drainage shall be conveyed in an improved open V-
swale, gutter, which has a naturalized appearance, or within an underground pipe
in either a private drainage easement, which is to be maintained by a homeowner's
association, or it shall be determined on an individual basis and shall be dependent
on appropriate hydrologic studies and access requirements. (Figure 3-25)
This
Variable
Use of native rocks naturalize man-
made brow ditch.
Figure 3-25
B. Drainage guidelines.
Not This
Typical brow ditch with A.C. or
concrete liner.
1. Where possible, drainage channels should be placed in inconspicuous location, and
more importantly, they should receive a naturalizing treatment including native rock,
colored concrete and landsca ing, so that the structure appears as an integral part of
the environment.,
Locate plant material in swales to�
simulate the natural condition.
Figure 3-26
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This
• Roiadwa
Round off cut slope to conform to the
natural contour of the hill.
• a
RoAdw
Round off cut slopes. Remove small
knobs on roadway cut to conform to
the natural grade.
. • Roa W
Roadway-
:,
Round off cut slopes. Split roadway•
sections to accommodate grade
change.
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Not This
Unnatural edge condition. Cut slope
into hillside.
Cut too steep for plants to become
established. Knob remaining from
roadway cut.
Mass grading to accommodate one level',
arterial highway.
Figure 3-30
3. Trails are an integral part of a hillside area and provide recreation areas for
equestrian, hiking and biking uses. They can also function as a means to convey
drainage.
4. In hillside areas, it is not always necessary to provide full improvements for trails.
A more natural experience may be achieved, and the amount of grading required can
be reduced, by providing minimal improvements in appropriate areas (e.g.,
undevelopable, steep slopes and wildlife migration corridors).
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22.22.110 - Site Design
22.22
A. Site design standards. The dimensions of a structure parallel to the direction of the slope
shall be maximized in order to limit the amount of cutting and filling and to better fit the
house to the natural terrain.
This Not This
Terraced docks do not
increase building bulk.
Effective,
Bulk ,
Building correctly Tits'
into the ground and
minimizes the effect on
the hillside. Use low '-'•r-
levN docks and side
decks.
Terracing reduces
bulk.
Smaller overhangs for
individual floors or
windows help break
up mass and
protect
against excessive
sunlight
B. Site design guidelines.
Effeetive
Bulk ;
Effective
Bulk
Figure 3-31
Overhanging docks
make bWktirge seem
more massive.
H41% profits building
stands out on the
hillside. Avoid
decks hergh from
the downhill side.
Cantilever makes
building appear taller,
mon nwnurnente1.
Excessive roof overhang
results in additional
visual bulk.
1. Design of building sites should be sensitive to the natural terrain Structures should
be located in ways as to minimize necessary grading and to preserve natural features
(e.g., knolls or ridgelines).
2. Views of significant visual features as seen from both within and outside a hillside
development should be preserved. The following provisions shall be taken into
consideration
a. Dwellings should be oriented to allow view opportunities, even if views are
limited. Residential privacy should not be unreasonably. sacrificed.
b. Any significant public vista or view corridor as seen from a secondary, collector,
or major arterial should be protected and enhanced where feasible.
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3. Projects should incorporate variable setbacks, multiple orientations, and other site
planning techniques to preserve open spaces, protect natural features, and offer
views to residents.
This
22.22.120 - Architecture
A. Architecture standards.
Not This
Figure 3-32
1. The maximum structure height shall be 35 feet as measured from natural or finished
grade at the front setback, extending towards the rear of the parcel. The maximum
height at the side setback shall be 25 feet extending up to the center of the lot at a 45
degree angle to a maximum height of 35 feet as measured from natural grade or
finished grade. (Figure 3-33)
Downhill Section
Figure 3-33
45°
� �I
N
Street Elevation
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Large Root Sections to
Parallel the Average slope
I �•� Building Envelope-- .,
Maximum
l Height Limit
softening of Largey
vertical Surfaces
r
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_T .
J. •�
�- Rigid Vertical
IN ENmerit
Figure 3-34
2. Structures shall be terraced to follow the natural slope.
22.22
3. Architectural treatment shall be provided to all sides of the structure visible from a
public street.
4. Exterior structural supports and undersides of floors and decks not enclosed by walls
shall be permitted provided fire safety and aesthetic considerations have been
adequately addressed.
5. Exterior flood lighting for safety shall be located and shielded so as not to shine on
adjacent properties. Decorative lighting to highlight a structure is prei&iied allowed
when properly shielded.
B. Architecture guidelines.
1. The form, mass, and profile of the individual structures and architectural features
should be designed to blend with the natural terrain and preserve the character and
rofile of the natural slope. Some techniques that should be considered include:
a. Split pads, stepped footings, and grade separations to permit structures to step up
the natural slope.
b. Detaching parts of a dwelling (e.g., garage).
c. Avoid the use of gable ends on downhill elevations. The slope of the roof should
be oriented in the same direction as the natural slope and should not exceed
natural slope contour by 20 percent.
2. Avoid excessive cantilevers on downhill elevations.
3. Excavate underground or utilize below grade rooms to reduce effective bulk and to
provide energy efficient and environmentally desirable spaces. However, the visible
area of the structure shall be minimized through a combined use of regrading and
landscaping techniques.
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D. Parking space and lot dimensions.
22.30
1. General requirements for residential uses. Minimum parking dimensions shall be
as indicated in Table 3-11.
TABLE 3-11
MINIMUM PARKING STALL DIMENSIONS
RESIDENTIAL USES
Standard Stall
Com act Stall
Length Width Len Width
Garage (interior dimension)
20 feet
10 feet.
N/A
N/A
Uncovered Spaces
Spaces shall conform to the standards in Table
3-12.
N/A
N/A
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2. General requirements for nonresidential uses. Minimum parking dimensions shall
be as indicated in Table 3-12 and as illustrated by Figure 343.
TABLE 3-12
MINIMUM PARKING STALL AND LOT DIMENSIONS
One -Way Traffic and Double -Loaded Aisles
30
46 17.5 feet
12 feet
44 47 feet
45
49 20 feet
44 13 feet
52 33 feet
60
20 21 feet
20 16 feet
60 feet
90
46 19 feet
26 feet
62 64 feet
Two -Way Traffic and Double -Loaded Aisles
3. Parallel parking spaces. Parallel parking spaces shall have minimum width of 9 feet
and a minimum length of 24 feet. Aisle widths shall be 12 feet for one-way traffic and
26 feet for two-way traffic.
E. Drainage.
1. Surface water from parking lots shall not drain over sidewalks or adjacent parcels; and
2. Parking lots shallbe designed in compliance with the storm water quality and quantity
standards of the City s Best Management Practices.
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30
16 17.3 feet
26 feet
-W 61 feet
45
19 20 feet
26 feet
-6466 feet
60
20 21 feet
26 feet
-66AS feet
90
18 110 feet
26 feet
eet
3. Parallel parking spaces. Parallel parking spaces shall have minimum width of 9 feet
and a minimum length of 24 feet. Aisle widths shall be 12 feet for one-way traffic and
26 feet for two-way traffic.
E. Drainage.
1. Surface water from parking lots shall not drain over sidewalks or adjacent parcels; and
2. Parking lots shallbe designed in compliance with the storm water quality and quantity
standards of the City s Best Management Practices.
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CHAPTER 22.34 - PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
Sections:
22.34.010 -Purpose
22.34.020 - Applicability
22.34.030 - Single-family Standards
22.34.040 - Multi -family Standards
22.34.050 - Commercial Standards
22.34.060 - Industrial Standards
22.34.070 - Abatement Procedures
22.34.010 - Purpose
This Chapter provides for the abatement of conditions that are offensive or annoying to the
senses, detrimental to property values and community appearance, an obstruction to or
interference with the comfortable enjoyment of adjacent property, or hazardous or injurious
to the health, safety, or welfare of the general public in a manner which may constitute a
nuisance.
22.34.020 - Applicability
The standards for property maintenance provided in this Chapter apply to all properties
within the City, except where otherwise provided in this Chapter.
22.34.030 - Single-family Standards
A. Storage in front yard/side yard abutting a street.
1. The entire front yard visible from an adjacent street or sidewalk, shall be kept and
maintained free and clear of all construction and automotive materials or parts, trash,
refuse, debris, trash storage receptacles, inoperative motor vehicles, dismounted
camper bodies, discarded or broken materials, appliances, equipment or similar
materials.
2. Emergency or minor repairs to a motor vehicle owned by a person residing upon the
parcel may be conducted on a motor vehicle upon a paved driveway or paved
parking area. Repair shall be concluded within 10 consecutive days of the
commencement thereof or up to 30 days at the discretion of the Director.
3. Interior side yard and side yards abutting a street shall be maintained in a clean and
orderly manner.
B. Motor vehicle parking.
1. Parking of mgtor vehicles, including recreational vehicles, on a single-family parcel
shall occur within a garage, or carport, or upon a driveway or other allowed paved
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2. No person shall park or store a commercial vehicle, commercial trailer or related
commercial equipment for a periodin excess of 72 hours. No more than two
commercial vehicles or trailers may be parked on a parcel at any one time.
C. Structure maintenance. All structures shall be maintained In a structurally
sound, safe manner with a clean, orderly appearance. Any physical damage
or deterioration (e.g., broken windows/doors, leaking roof, etc.) peeling paint,
graffiti, or other types of damage or deterioration shall be repaired as soon as
possible. Graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours by the owner/occupant of
the structure.
D. Landscape maintenance. All landscaped areas within the front yard or side yard abutting
a street shall be kept in a neat and clean condition, substantially free of debris and dead,
diseased or dying vegetation, and broken or defective decorative elements of the
landscaped area. Foliage in landscaped areas shall be mowed, groomed, trimmed, pruned
and adequately watered so as to maintain a healthy growing condition. Irrigation systems
shall be maintained to prevent public health or safety hazards.
E. Fence and wall maintenance.
books, w, urdsaing pots and few of Vieffid. acesiottocomkitttkegtptblic!LUism
All structures shall be
maintained in a structurally sound, safe manner with a clean, orderly
appearance. Any physical damage or deterioration ., broke,, windowsidoovs,
!making oof, etc.) peeling paint, loose boards, graffiti, or other types of
damage or deterioration shall be repaired as soon as possible. Graffiti shall
be removed within 72 hours by the owner/occupant of the structure.
22.34.040 - Multi -family Standards
A. Storage yards.
1. The entire front yard and side yard abutting a street shall be kept and maintained free
and clear of all construction materials, automotive arts, trash, refuse, debris, trash
storage receptacles, inoperative motor vehicles, boats, camper
shells, discarded or broken materials, appliances, furniture, junk, equipment or similar
materials. All rubbish, trash and debris shall be kept within approved trash enclosures.
2. Emergency or minor repairs of a motor vehicle owned by a person residing upon the
parcel may be conducted on a motor vehicle upon a paved driveway. Repair shall be
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concluded within 10 consecutive days of the commencement thereof or a maximum of 30
days as approved by the Director.
B. Storage in garages and carports. No storage of materials, including, but not limited to,
trash and trash receptacles, newspapers, building and automotive materials, landscape
maintenance tools, equipment, debris, inoperative motor vehicles, camper shells not
mounted on motor vehicles or boats and trailers shall be permitted within a garage or
carport so as to restrict the parking of an operative motor vehicle in the required parking
spaces.
C. Motor vehicle parking.
1. All parking of motor vehicles shall occur only within
a garage, carport, or upon a driveway or other paved parking area that is in compliance
with the parking requirements of this Development Code.
2. No person shall park or store a commercial vehicle, trailer or related equipment for a
period in excess of 72 hours. No more than two commercial vehicles shall be parked
on a parcel at any one time.
D. Building Structure maintenance. ,
All structures
shall be maintained in a structurally sound, safe manner with a clean, orderly
appearance. Any physical damage or deterioration (e.g., broken windows/doors,
leaking roof, etc.) peeling paint, graffiti, or other types of damage or
deterioration shall be repaired as soon as possible. Graffiti shall be removed
within 72 hours by the owner/occupant of the structure.
E. Landscape maintenance. All landscaped areas within the front yard or side yard abutting
a street shall be kept in a neat and clean condition, substantially free of debris and dead,
diseased or dying vegetation, (e.g., dead branches, palm fronds, lawns, etc.) and
broken or defective decorative elements of the landscaped area. Foliage in landscaped
areas shall be mowed, groomed, trimmed, pruned, and adequately watered so as to
maintain a healthy growing condition. Irrigation systems shall be maintained to prevent
public health or safety hazards.
F. Fence and wall maintenance.
Fences wtd waHs required for sere a es Anil be ntainbairted in a nwwdwr Hutt
impienterft the 9ereer&% '. All structures shall be maintained in a
structurally sound, safe manner with a clean, orderly appearance. Any physical
damage or deterioration (e.g., broken windows/doors, leaking roof, etc.) peeling
paint, graffiti, or other types of damage or deterioration shall be repaired as
soon as possible. Graffiti shall be removed within . 72 hours by the
owner/occupant of the structure.
G. Maintenance of parking and similar areas. Parking, loading, storage, driveway and
vehicle maneuvering areas shall be kept and maintained so as not to detract from the
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appearance of adjacent properties and to protect the health, safety and welfare of the
user, occupant and general public. Areas shall be kept in a neat and clean condition, free
of trash, debris or rubbish, and free of potholes, sinkholes, standing water, cracks and/or
broken areas. Parking space and pavement striping and signs shall be repainted,
refurbished and/or replaced when they become faded, damaged or destroyed to an
extent that they are no longer effective. Parking areas shall be periodically resurfaced or
sealed to minimize seepage of water into the ground below.
22.34.050 - Commercial Standards
A. Storage in yards. Storage within front, side, and rear yard areas approved in compliance
with this Development Code shall be maintained in a neat and orderly fashion and shall
contain only items and/or vehicles incidental to the business, or owned by the business
or owner of the business.
B. Motor vehicle parking.
1. Parking of motor vehicles shall occur on paved parking areas in compliance with
Chapter 22.30 (Off -Street Parking and Loading Standards).
2. No person shall park or store any commercial vehicle, trailer or related equipment for
a period in excess of 72 hours. No more than two commercial vehicles may be parked
on any parcel at any one time.
C. Building Structure maintenance. Buildings, structures and paved areas shall be kept and
maintained in a manner so as not to detract from adjacent properties and -to protect the
health, safety and welfare of the user, occupant and general public. Buildings, structures
and paved areas shall be deemed substandard and in violation of this Chapter when they
display evidence of exterior dilapidated conditions. All structures shall be maintained Jn a
structurally sound, safe manner with a clean, orderly appearance. Any physical damage or
deterioration (e.g., broken windows/doors, leaking roof, etc.) peeling paint, graffiti, or other types
of damage or deterioration shall be repaired as soon as possible. Graffiti shall be removed within 72
hours by the owner/occupant of the structure.
D. Landscape maintenance. All landscaped areas shall be kept and maintained in a manner
so as not to detract from the appearance of adjacent properties and to protect the health,
safety and welfare of the user, occupant and general public.
Landscaped areas shall be kept in a neat and clean condition, free of weeds, debris, and
dead, diseased, or dying vegetation, and broken or defective decorative elements of the
landscaped area. Foliage in landscaped areas shall be mowed, groomed, trimmed,
pruned, and watered as to keep the same in a healthy growing condition. Irrigation
systems shall be kept in good working condition to prevent public health hazards.
E. Fence and wall maintenance.
user,innsame Fel- se and to protect the heetith, safety and welfare of the
. All structures shall be maintained in a structurally sound, safe
manner with a clean, orderly appearance. Any physical damage or deterioration (8.g.,
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C. Temporary sign permit bond. To ensure the removal of temporary signs in a timely
manner, the Director may require that the applicant post a bond in an amount sufficient
to cover the cost of removing the temporary sign and restoring the premises to its proper
condition.
D. Approval of sign permits. A Sign Permit application shall be approved by the Director
provided that the proposed sign is consistent with the intent and provisions of this
Chapter.
Review of the Sign Permit shall include consideration of size, color, material,
illumination, location, and other elements of design in compliance with the Sign Design
Guidelines (22.36.070).
E. Revocation of sign permits. The Director may revoke or modify a Sign Permit, in
compliance with Chapter 22.76 (Revocations and Modifications) if it is found that the
sign(s) has been erected, altered, reconstructed, or is being maintained in a manner that
is inconsistent with the approved Permit.
22.36.050 - Exemptions From Sign Permits
Sign Permits shall not be required for the signs listed in this Section. Exempt signs shall not
be included in the determination of the total allowable number of signs or total allowable
sign area for a site/ use.
A. Permanent signs with no without specific size limitation.
The following signs are exempt from Sign Permit review subject to the follciwing limitations:
1. Signs located within shopping centers or similar areas where the signs are not visible
from any point on the boundary of the premises;
2. Official and legal notices required by a court or governmental agency;
3. A sign erected and maintained in compliance with and in discharge of a
governmental function or required by a law, ordinance or governmental regulation,
including signs erected by a public utility;
4. Signs on licensed commercial vehicles, including trailers; provided, however, that
vehicles /trailers shall not be used as parked/ stationary outdoor display signs;
5. Bench and other signs located at designated public transit locations; and
6. Change of copy within an approved Comprehensive Sign Program that conforms to
the provisions of the Comprehensive Sign Program. (22.36.060).
B. Permanent signs limited by maximum size.
The following signs are exempt from Sign Permit review subject to the following
limitations:
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1. Occupant name, street number, and street name signs not exceeding two square feet
in area per single-family or multi -family unit. Street address signs shall have
Arabic numbers a minimum of three inches in height;
2. Signs for commercial, office and industrial uses not exceeding two square feet and
limited to business identification, hours of operation, address and emergency
information;
3. Vehicle oriented safety and directional signs solely for the purpose of guiding traffic,
parking, and loading on private property, and not bearing advertising materials.
Maximum sign area shall be four square feet in residential zoning districts and six
square feet in commercial zoning districts. Maximum height for freestanding signs
shall be four feet. Taller signs may be approved by the Director, if visibility will not be
impaired,
4. Affiliation signs for auto -related uses, motels, and hotels that slow notices of services
provided or required by law, trade affiliations, credit cards accepted, and similar signs
provided they are attached to an otherwise approved freestanding sign, or structure.
Signs or notices shall not exceed one-half square foot in area per sign, and no more than
six signs are allowed per business;
5. Gasoline pump signs identifying the brand, types, and octane rating provided the signs
do not exceed two square feet per pump face;
6. Names of structures, commemorative plaques, tables, dates of construction, and the
like when carved in stone, concrete, or similar materials or made of bronze, aluminum,
or other similar permanent material and mounted permanently on a structure. These
signs shall not exceed four square feet in area and five feet in height; and
7. Official flags of a nation, the State of California, other states of the Nation, and
municipalities provided that the pole height shall not exceed 25 feet in residential
zoning districts and 35 feet in nonresidential zoning districts. The length of the flag
shall not be more than 1/4 of the height of the pole. Larger flags may be approved
subject to approval by the Director.
is Menu boards for drive-through restaurants shall not exceed a height of six feet and
shall be placed within a landscaped area. Only two menu signs shall be allowed for
each restaurant.
G. Temporary signs limited by size and period of display.
1. Real estate signs. Real estate signs offering property for sale, lease, or rent are allowed
on private property in any zoning district subject to the owner's permission and the
following limitations:
a. For single-family dwellings, one sign per street frontage not to exceed four square
feet in area and six feet in height. In addition, up to four "open house" signs not
exceeding two square feet each are allowed when a sales agent or owner is present
at the site. Signs shall be removed when the open house ends.
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D. Referral of application for investigation. The Deputy eity Manage, Director shall refer
the permit application to the designated head of do law enforcement agency
providingpolicesomicis to the eity Sheriff's Department for an investigation to be
made of the information as contained on the application.
1. After an the Sheriff. Department's investigation, die designated head of tits law
9, for coins, it age, icy providl, ig police so, vices to tits Deputy elty manager.the
tion within 20 days of the
unless one or more of the
following findings is, true;
a. That the applicant, his or her employee, agent, partner, director, officer,
controlling stock holder, or manager has knowingly made any false,
misleading, or fraudulent statement of material fact in the application for a
permit, or in any report or record required to be filed with any City or county
agency or department.
b. That on the date that the business for which a permit is required herein
commences, or thereafter, there will be no responsible person on the
premises to act as manager at all times during which the adult-oriented
business is open.
c. That an applicant is under 18 years of age.
d. That an applicant has been convicted of a "Speck Criminal Act" for which:
1) Less than two years have elapsed since the date of conviction or the date
of release from confinement, whichever is the later date, if the conviction
is of a misdemeanor offense for the "Specified Criminal Acts" which are
sexual crimes against children; sexual abuse; rape; or crimes connected
with another adult-oriented business including, but not limited to,
distribution of obscenity; distribution, display, or sale of material harmful
to minors; prostitution; or pandering.
2) Less than five years have elapsed since the date of conviction or the date
of release from confinement, whichever is the later date, if the convictions
are of two or more misdemeanors for the "Specified Criminal Acts" which
are sexual crimes against children; sexual abuse; rape; or crimes
connected with another adult-oriented business including, but not limited
to, distribution of obscenity; distribution, display, or sale of material
harmful to minors; prostitution; or pandering; or conviction of any such
offense occurring within 24 months prior to application.
3) The fact that a conviction is being appealed shall have no effect on
disqualification of the applicant.
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4) An applicant who has been convicted of any of the above described
"Specified Criminal Acts" may qualify to own, operate, or manage an adult-
oriented business only when the required time period has elapsed.
e. That the proposed business is located outside the Ught Industry Zoning District
or Is not in compliance with the separation requirements of Subsection F of this
Section.
2. in the event that the Information requested Is not immediately available
services to ft eity the Sheriff's Department shall - If the application otherwise
meets the requirements of this Chapter and the investigation conducted reveals none
of the factors set forth In Subsection 1., above - issue a report thereon and the permit
shall Issue therefrom. Whereupon, the Director Eity-Manager, or designee thereof,
shall Issue the permit. Should the information obtained materially vary from that on
the application, the variance shall be cause to revoke the permit.
3. The City's decision to grant or deny the permit shall not Include information
authorized or required to be kept confidential in compliance with Welfare and
Institutions Code Sections 600 to 900.
E. Transfer of Adult -Oriented Business Permits.
1. A permittee shall not operate an adult-oriented business under the authority of an
Adult -Oriented Business Permit at any place other than the address of the adult-
oriented business stated in the application for the Permit.
2. A permittee shall not transfer ownership or control of an adult-oriented business or
to another person unless and until the
transferee obtains an amendment to the a new Permit honi tim designated hand -of
the law enforcesnent agency providing police services fow the e9ty stating that the
tgalisforee 'a now the pennittee. Such an amendment army be obtained only If the
t, a, isfe, ee floss an application In compliance with Subsection C.
3. No Pennitniny be transferred Mien the applicant has beennotifled that the Permit
No permit Issued in compliance with
e trans
to this Chapter shall bferrable.
4. Any attempt to transfer a permit either directly or indirectly in violation of this
Section is hereby declared void, and the Permit shall be deemed revoked.
F. Locationiseparation requirements. It Is unlawful to cause or allow the establishment of
an adult arcade, adult bookstore, adult cabaret, adult motel, adult motion picture theater,
adult theater, massage parlor or sexual encounter establishment within 500 feet of any
other similar adult business, religious institution, school, or public park, or any property
designated for residential use or used for residential purposes.
G. Design standards.
1. No sexually -oriented business shall be located in any temporary or portable
structure.
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2, Trmb dumpsters shall be enclosed by a screening enclosure
so as not to be accessible to the public.
3. No landscaping shall exceed 30 Inches in height, except trees with foliage not
less than six feet above the ground.
4. All off-street parking areas and premise entries of the sexually -oriented
business shall be Illuminated from dusk to closing hours of operation with a
lighting system which provides an average maintained horizontal Illumination
of one footcandle of light on parking surfaces and walkways. The lighting shall
be shown on the site plan required by this Chapter.
5. The premises within which the sexually -oriented business is located shall
provide sufficient sound -absorbing insulation so that noise generated Inside
said premises shall not be audible anywhere on adjacent property, public rights-
of-way or within any separate unit within the same building.
6. The building entrance to the sexually -oriented business shall be clearly and
legibly posted with a notice indicating that persons under 18 years of age are
precluded from entering the premises.
7. All Indoor areas of the sexually -oriented business within which patrons are
permitted, except restrooms, shall be open to view by the management at all
times.
8. All areas of the sexually -oriented business shall be illuminated at a minimum of
the following footcandles, minimally maintained and evenly distributed at
ground level:
9. The sexually -oriented business shall provide and maintain separate restroom
facilities for male patrons and employees, and female patrons and employees.
Male patrons and employees shall be prohibited from using the restroom(s) for
females, and female patrons and employees shall be prohibited from using the
restroom(s) for males, except to carryout duties of repair, maintenance and
cleaning of the restroom facilities. The restrooms shall be free from sexually-
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oriented material and sexually -oriented merchandise. Restrooms shall not contain
television monitors or other motion picture or video projection, recording or
reproduction equipment. The foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to
a sexually -oriented business which: (1) is not required to and does not provide
restroom facilities to patrons or the general public; and (11) deals exclusively with sale
or rental of sexually -oriented material or sexually -oriented merchandise which is not
used or consumed on the premises.
10. Adult arcades shall comply with the following additional requirements:
a. The interior of the premises shall be configured in a manner that from a
manager's station there is an unobstructed view of every area of the
premises to which any patron is permitted access for any purpose,
excluding restrooms. If the premises has two or more designated manager's
stations then the interior shall be configured in a manner that from at least
one of the manager's stations there is an unobstructed view of each area of
the premises to which any patron is permitted access for any purpose,
excluding restrooms. The view required in this Subparagraph shall be direct
line of sight from the designated manager's station.
b. The view specified in Subparagraph a. shall at all times remain unobstructed
by doors, walls, merchandise, display racks, or other materials.
c. The walls or partitions between viewing rooms or booths shall be maintained
In good repair at all times. The walls or partitions between viewing rooms
or booths shall not contain holes between any two rooms or booths as would
allow either: (1) viewing from one room or booth into another; or (11) physical
contact of any kind between the occupants of any two rooms or booths.
11. Adult cabarets and adult theaters, except for businesses regulated by the
Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission, shall comply with the following
additional requirements:
a. Separate dressing room facilities for entertainers,
exclusively dedicated to the entertainers, use, shall be provided.
b. An entrancelexit for entertainers, separate from the entrancelexit used by
patrons, shall be provided.
c. Access between the stage and the entertainers' dressing room facilities,
completely separated from the patrons, shall be provided. If separate
access is not physically feasible, a minimum three-foot=wide walk aisle
between the entertainers, dressing room facilities, and the stage shall be
provided. The walk aisle shall contain a railing, fence, or other barrier
separating the patrons and the entertainers. The railing, fence, or other
barrier shall be at least 30 inches in height and shall be sufficient to prevent
any physical contact between patrons and entertainers.
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licensing procedures. Licensing by the Department of Social services is required for child
day-care facilities.
A. Standards for large family day-care homes. The following standards shall apply.
1. Large family day-care permit required. Permit processing for large family day-care
homes shall be subject to the following.
a. Permit requirement and public notice. A large family day-care home shall
require the approval of a nondiscretionary Large Family Day -Care Permit by the
Director. Property owners within 100 feet of the proposed site shall be provided
notice of the application at least 10 days prior to the date of the Director's decision
on the permit. A public hearing may be requested in writing by the applicant or
other affected person(s).
The notice shall state that the Director's determination may be appealed to the
Commission, in compliance with 22.74 (Appeals), but that the Commission may
only grant the appeal and reverse or modify the determination if the Commission
finds that the Director's determination was contrary to State or City laws
governing large family day-care homes.
b. Criteria for approval. A Large Family Day -Care Permit shall be issued if the
Director determines that the proposed large family day-care home will comply
with the standards in this Section.
c. Discretionary Conditional Use Permit. The Commission may approve a
Conditional Use Permit, in compliance with 22.58, authorizing operation of a
large family day-care home that does not comply with and/or cannot be operated
in compliance with the standards in this Section.
2. Day-care provider's residence. The large family day-care home shall be the principle
residence of the day-care provider and the use shall be clearly incidental and
secondary to the use of the property as a residence.
3. Fire Department standards. The facility shall contain a fire extinguisher and smoke
detector devices and comply with the standards established by' the City Fire
Department.
4. Health and safety standards. Each facility shall be inspected by the City for
compliance with the Housing Code and any regulations adopted by the State Fire
Marshal concerning health and safety standards which are applicable to care
facilities.
5. Noise. In order to protect adjacent residential dwellings from noise impacts, a
facility within any residential zoning district may only operate up to 14 hours for
each day between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. and may only conduct
outdoor activities between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. Additionally, the
facility shall be in full compliance with 22.28 (Noise Control) for the subject zoning
district.
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6. Off-street parking standards. Each facility shall have the number of parking spaces
required for single-family dwellings, in compliance with 22.30 (Off -Street Parking and
Loading Standards), one additional space for the drop-off and pick-up of the children
utilizing the facility to ensure that the children are not placed at risk and street traffic
is not unduly interrupted, and one additional parking space for each person working
at the facility, other than a person who resides at the home.
a. Where the facility has less than 22 feet of on -street parking along the frontage of
the parcel, the facility shall be provided with one additional parking space. The
driveway of a care facility may serve to meet the required off-street parking spaces
and/or the drop-off area.
b. The drive -way parking spaces may be in tandem with the on-site garage spaces.
Any facility located on an arterial street shall be provided with adequately
designed off-street drop-off and pick-up areas to ensure that vehicles reentering
the arterial street will be able to do so in a forward manner.
7. Separation standards. A residential parcel shall not be bordered on more than one
side by a care facility and a care facility shall not be legally operated on a parcel within
300 feet of the parcel subject to the application.
8. Signs prohibited. No signs shall be allowed in conjunction with a day-care facility.
B. Standards for child day-care centers. The following standards shall apply, in addition
to those standards contained in Subsection 11. (Standards for large family day-care homes),
above:
1. Fence or wall. A six foot high solid decorative fence or wall shall be constructed on
all property lines, except in the front yard or within a traffic safety sight area. Fences
or walls shall provide for safety with controlled points of entry in compliance with
22.20 (Fences, Walls, and Hedges);
2. Indoor play areas. The facility shall be provided with indoor play areas in compliance
with State requirements. Separate and clearly defined play and activity areas shall be
provided for each age group, including infant, toddler, preschool and school age
children; and
3. Outdoor play lot. An outdoor play lot of at least 75 square feet of useable area for
each child, but not less than 450 square feet in area exclusive of the required front yard
setback, shall be provided. The outdoor play lot shall be located in the rear yard.
Stationary play equipment shall not be located in front and side yards.
22.42.050 - Drive -In and Drive -Through Facilities
Retail trade or service uses providing drive-in/drive-through facilities shall be designed and
operated to effectively mitigate problems of traffic, congestion, excessive pavement, litter,
noise and unsightliness in the following manner:
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9. Compatibility. The guest house shall be designed to ensure compatibility and visual
harmony with the main dwelling on site and with other residential structures in the
surrounding neighborhood; and
10. Parcel coverage. The guest house, along with the main dwelling and any other
accessory structures, shall not exceed an overall parcel coverage of 40 percent; and
22:42.070 -Home-Based Businesses
Home based businesses are allowed in residential zoning districts when operated in
compliance with the provisions of this Subsection:
A. Operational standards. Home based businesses shall comply with the following
operating standards:
1. Location. The location of the business shall be the principal residence of the
person(s) conducting the business and shall be clearly incidental and secondary to
the use of the property for residential purposes;
2. No alterations. Alterations shall not be made which would alter the character of the
residence or change its occupancy classification in compliance with the Building
Code;
3. Signs. Advertising sign(s), displays of merchandise or stock in trade, or other
identification of the business activity shall not be provided on the premises;
4. Nuisance factors. The business shall not create levels of glare, light, noise, electrical
interference, dust, heat, odor, solid waste, vibration, or other characteristics in excess
of that customarily associated with similar residential uses;
5. Family ment Residents only. Persons engaged in the business. shall be limited
to ittentbets ei Rhe family persons residing on the premises;
6. Size. The total floor area used for the business, including any area within accessory
structures, shall not exceed 20 percent of the total living space of the dwelling unit
or 400 square feet, whichever is larger. The space devoted to non-commercial
business vehicles under one ton carrying capacity, parked in the garage, is excluded
from the total floor area devoted to the business;
7. Use to be enclosed. The business shall be conducted completely within the enclosed
living space of the residence or accessory structure. If the business is conducted
within a garage, the use shall not encroach within the required parking spaces for the
residence. The vehicle door to the garage shall remain closed while the business
activity is being conducted.
S. No outside storage. Equipment, materials or products associated with the business
shall not be stored outdoors. Contractors are not permitted to store landscaping,
plumbing, electrical, construction or similar supplies or materials on the premises,
except those contained within a single vehicle of less than three-fourths ton carrying
capacity.
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9. Hazardous materials. The business shall not involve the storage or use of explosive,
flammable, or toxic materials specifically defined as hazardous materials,
10. Vehicle trips. The business shall not generate additional pedestrian or vehicular trips
in excess of that customarily associated with the zoning district in which it is to be
located. Clients, customers, patrons or students shall not visit or conduct business at
the residence. Truck deliveries of mail or packages are not permitted to average more
than two times per week; and
11. Sale and storage of merchandise. Merchandise, products or stock -in -trade shall not
be sold upon the premises, and stock used by the business that is not customary to a
residence shall be stored at an off-site location (e.g., storage facility or other non-
residential location). Required parking spaces shall be kept clear and used only for
the parking of vehicles owned by persons residing on the premises.
B. Prohibited home based businesses. Home based businesses are prohibited that would:
1. Not com 1 with the standards and criteria contained in Subsection
i �� shall not be allowed;
2. Generate levels of dust, glare/light, noise, odor, or traffic which would have a
significant adverse effect upon the neighborhood and environmental setting of the
residential site;
3. Be inconsistent with the General Plan andnoapplicable specific plan;
4. Threaten the health and safety of the citizens of the City; and
5. Clearly represent a use that would conflict with the normal residential atmosphere of
the neighborhood surrounding the subject site.
22.42.080 - Outdoor Display and Sales Standards
This Section provides development and operational standards for outdoor uses, including
temporary outdoor display and sales (Subsection A., below), permanent outdoor display and
sales (Subsection B., below) and outdoor dining and seating areas (Subsection C., below).
A. Temporary outdoor displays and sales. Temporary outdoor displays and sales may be
allowed with the approval of a Temporary Use Permit, in compliance with the following
standards. In approving an application for a Temporary Use Permit, the Director may
impose conditions deemed necessary to ensure that the permit will be in compliance with
the findings required by 2250.060 (Action by the Director). These conditions may address
any pertinent factors affecting the operation of the temporary event or use, and may
include the following:
1. Fixed period of time. Provision for a fixed period of time as specified by the permit,
or where not specified, not to exceed 10 consecutive days;
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c. Supervision. The dining area shall be supervised by a restaurant employee to
ensure compliance with laws regarding on-site consumption of alcoholic
beverages.
2. Parking requirements. Outdoor dining and seating areas shall comply with the
following off-street parking requirements:
a. Parking calculations. Off-street parking requirements shall be calculated in
compliance with 22.30 (Off -Street Parking and Loading Standards). The Director
may reduce or waive parking requirements for outdoor dining areas less than 400
square feet in area that are operated on a seasonal basis; and
b. Additional off-street parking. Outdoor dining areas that are not part of a specific
restaurant, but are used in common with several restaurants or tenants within a
commercial center shall not be required to provide additional off-street parking
for these common outdoor areas.
3. Clean-up facilities. Outdoor dining areas, whether part of a restaurant or seating in
common, shall provide adequate clean-up facilities, and associated procedures, in the
following manner:
a. Cleaning schedule. Outdoor dining areas shall be cleaned on a continual basis
for removal of litter and food items which constitute a nuisance to public health
and safety; and
b. Waste receptacles. Outdoor dining areas shall contain waste receptacles for use
by the public and/or restaurant employees.
4. Design compatibility. Outdoor dining and seating areas are subject to Development
Review in compliance with 22.48. To ensure compatibility with surrounding uses
and a high standard of design quality, the following standards shall be implemented:
a. Compatible elements. Outdoor dining and seating areas and associated
structural elements, awnings, covers, furniture, umbrellas or other physical
elements which are visible from the public rights-of-way, shall be compatible
with the overall design of the main structure(s);
b. Entertainment. Outdoor dining and seating areas that provide dancing,
entertainment or amplified music shall require the preparation of a noise
analysis with appropriate mitigation measures to ensure that noise levels will not
exceed those specified in 22.28. (Noise Control);
c. Pedestrian experience. The use of awnings, plants, umbrellas and other human
scale elements is encouraged to enhance the pedestrian experience;
d. Potential impacts. Outdoor dining and seating areas and their relation to
churches, hospitals, public schools and residential uses shall be considered by the
review authority. Proper mitigation measures shall be applied to eliminate
potential impacts related to glare, light, loitering and noise;
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e. Obstructions. Outdoor dining and seating areas shall not obstruct vehicular or
pedestrian traffic flow and not necessitate the removal of existing pedestrian or
vehicular movement areas;
f. Separation requirements. Outdoor dining and seating areas shall be separated
from residential uses, at a minimum distance of 200 feet, except in mixed-use
projects;
g. Setbacks. Outdoor dining and seating areas shall be setback a minimum of five feet
from property lines or parking lots;
h. Waste receptacles. Waste receptacles shall be provided in outside seating areas,
where and when appropriate.
5. One year review required. Conditional Use Permits for outdoor dining and seating
areas are subject to review after one year, at which time the Director shall conduct a
study to determine if adverse impacts have resulted from the use. If none are found,
then a permanent Conditional Use Permit may be granted
22.42.090 - Outdoor Storage or Work Activities
This Section establishes standards for the location, screening, and operation of outdoor storage
areas.
A. Outdoor storage areas. Where allowed by Article II (Zoning Districts and Allowable Land
Uses), outdoor storage areas shall be entirely enclosed and screened by a solid fence or
wall a minimum of six feet in height in conjunction with landscape screening.
B. Review and approval required. Uses proposing outdoor storage or work activities shall
be subject to review and approval by the Director in compliance with 22.48 (Development
Review).
22.42.100 - Recycling Facilities
This Section establishes standards and procedures for the siting and operation of various types
and sizes of commercial recycling facilities.
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2. Refuse disposal. The facility shall maintain adequate on-site refuse containers for the
disposal of nonrecyclable and nonhazardous waste materials.
22.42.110 - Residential Accessory Uses and Structures
This Section provides standards for specific residential accessory uses and structures allowed
in the zoning district applicable to a parcel (see 22.08.030, Residential Zone Land Uses and
Permit Requirements). Residential accessory uses include any use that is customarily related
to a residence, including, but not limited to, garages, greenhouses, storage sheds, studios,
swimming pools/spas and workshops.
A. General requirements. Accessory uses and structures are subject to the following
standards, except where more restrictive requirements are established by other provisions
of this Section for specific uses.
1. Relationship of accessory use to the main use. Accessory uses and structures shall
be incidental to and not alter the character of the site from that created by the main use.
2. Attached structures. An accessory structure that is attached to a main structure shall
be architecturally compatible with, and made structurally a part of the main structure
(e.g., share a common wall with the main structure). It shall also comply with the
requirements of this Development Code applicable to the main structure, including but
not limited to setbacks, heights and floor area ratio.
3. Detached structures:
Coverage. The floor area of a single detached accessory structure shall not exceed
30 percent, nor shall the sum of the floor area(s) of the total number of detached
accessory structures exceed 40 percent, of the required rear yard of the parcel. A
covered patio or barbecue area shall not be construed as an accessory structure for
purpose of calculating floor area.
b. Design. Detached accessory shmctures shall be compatible with the materials and
architecture of the main dwelling(s) on the property.
c. Setback requirements. As provided by Table 3-1 (Required Setbacks
- Accessory Uses and Structures). Accessory structures shall not be closer than
three feet to any side lot line, nor within five feet of the side line of the front half of
any adjoining parcel
B. Antennas. Antennas are subject to the provisions of 22.42.130 (Telecommunications
Facilities).
C. Garages. A detached accessory garage shall not occupy more than 1,000 square feet for
each dwelling unit (including any workshop or storage space within the garage) unless a
larger area is authorized by the Director through Development Review, in compliance with
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D. Greenhouses. An accessory greenhouse may occupy up to 500 square feet for each
dwelling unit or 10 percent of the parcel, whichever is less.
E. Home occupations. Home occupations are subject to the requirements of 22.42.070.
F. Swimming pools/spas/hot tubs. Private swimming pools, spas and hot tubs are allowed
accessory to approved residential uses on the same parcel, subject to the following
provisions:
1. Limitation on use. The pool is to be used solely by occupants of the dwelling(s) on
the same parcel and their guests; and
2. Fencing. The swimming pool shall be secured by fencing and/or walls to prevent
uncontrolled access by children, in compliance with the Building Code.
G. Tennis and other recreational courts. Noncommercial outdoor tennis courts and courts
for other sports (e.g., racquetball, etc.) accessory to a residential use are subject to the
following requirements:
1. Fencing: Shall be subject to the height limits of 22.20 (Fences, Walls, and Hedges);
and
2. Lighting. Court lighting shall not exceed a maximum height of 20 feet, measured
from the court surface. The lighting shall be directed downward, shall only
illuminate the court, and shall not illuminate adjacent property, in compliance with
22.16.050 (Exterior Lighting).
H. Workshops or studios. Any accessory structure intended solely or primarily for
engaging in artwork, crafts, light hand manufacturing, mechanical work, etc. is subject
to the following standards when located in a residential zoning district:
1. Limitation on use: An accessory structure may be constructed or used as a studio or
workshop in any residential zoning district solely for the following non-commercial
activities:
a. Amusements or hobbies;
b. Artistic endeavors (e.g., painting, photography or sculpture);
c. Maintenance of the main structure or yards;
d. Maintenance or mechanical work on vehicles owned or operated by the
occupants; or
e. Other similar purposes.
Any use of accessory workshops for any commercial activity shall meet the standards
for Home -Based Businesses, in compliance with 22.42.070; and
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2.
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
"QUICK CAP" MINUTES
APRIL 21, 1998
STUDY SESSION:
a. School Traffic Study - M/Herrera called the Study
Session to order at 4:12 p.m.
CM/Belanger made a brief comment, and then turned
the meeting over to DDPW/Liu and Cathy Lawrence,
consultant with Austin -Faust.
Jerry Hamilton, 1429 Copper Mountain asked that the
Council look into what the increase in the school
population will be in the future in order to
alleviate the traffic congestion around the school.
Following discussion, the School Traffic Study
matter was continued to May 5, 1998.
b. City Manager Evaluation Process - M/Herrera passed
out forms to Council for evaluating the City
Manager. She asked that these forms be turned in
by April 30.
M/Herrera adjourned the Study Session at 6:07 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION:
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
Catholic Church
None
6:35 p.m. April 21, 1998
Parks & Recreation Commission Patty
Anis
Father Olin Mayfield, St. Denis
ROLL CALL: Council Members Ansari, Huff,
O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tem Chang, Mayor Herrera
Also present were Terrence Belanger, City Manager; James
DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; Michael Jenkins, City
Attorney; David Liu, Deputy Director of Public Works; Bob
Rose, Community Services Director; Linda Magunson, Assistant
Finance Director; Mike Nelson, Communication and Marketing
Director; and Tommye Nice, Deputy City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: CM/Belanger stated that it was
staff's recommendation to continue Item No. 8.2 - Diamond Bar
Ranch Festival to a future meeting.
M/Herrera asked that Item No. 9.2 Appointment to the Community
Advisory Committee for Walnut Sheriff Station - be brought
forward following Special Presentations.
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
APRIL 21, 1998 PAGE 2
3.1 Proclaimed May 4-8, 1998 - as "Hire -A -Veteran Week."
3.2 Proclaimed May, 1998 as "Water Awareness Month." -
C/Ansari presented Proclamation to Ed Layton, Board
Member of the Walnut Valley Water District.
3.3 Proclaimed April 26 to May 2, 1998 as "Child Passenger
Safety Week."
3.4 Both MPT/Chang and M/Herrera presented a Certificate of
Recognition to Sharon Butler, recently named Mrs. Los
Angeles County.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Alan Wilson, announced that the Friends of
the Library was holding their "Wine Tasting Soiree on Sunday,
April 26, 1998 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., at the Shilo Hilltop,
3101 Temple Ave. Tickets are still available for $25.00 and
at the door for $30.00.
Jean Witzman - 21300 Tambo Pl. asked Council to look into the
possibility of issuing parking passes to the residents in her
neighborhood due to the "Parking One-hour" signs. She also
presented the Council with a petition signed by the residents
in her neighborhood.
Jerry Hamilton, 1429 Copper Mountain, thanked all the agencies
involved in the Kiwanis 5-10K Walk/Run on Sunday, April 19.
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9.2 MATTER OF APPOINTMENT TO COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR
WALNUT SHERIFF STATION - M/Herrera nominated Ed Hain and
Mary Matson to the Community Advisory Committee.
C/O'Connor moved, C/Ansari seconded to approve the
nomination. Motion carried 5-0 by Roll Call vote.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - April 23, 1998 - 7:00
p.m., AQMD Board Hearing Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.2 EGGS & ISSUES BREAKFAST (Diamond Bar Chamber of
Commerce)- April 24, 1998 - 7:14 a.m., Diamond Bar
Country Club - 22801 Golden Springs Dr. - Sen. Mountjoy
to speak.
5.2 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY WINE TASTING SOIREE - April 26,
1998 - 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Shilo Hilltop, 3101 Temple Ave.
5.3 SPRING CLEAN-UP - April 25, 1998.
5.4 PLANNING COMMISSION - April 28, 1998 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
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5.5 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - May 5, 1998 - 6:30 p.m., AQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: MPT/Chang moved, C/Huff seconded to
approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items
No. 6.1.2 and 6.6 Motion carried 5-0 by Roll Call vote.
6.1 APPROVED MINUTES:
6.1.1 Study Session of April 7, 1998
6.2 RECEIVED & FILED TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
MINUTES - Regular Meeting of February 12, 1998.
6.3 APPROVED AMENDED VOUCHER REGISTER - dated April 17, 1998
in the amount of $555,631.56.
6.4 EXONERATED LANDSCAPING BOND (FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE, LABOR
& MATERIALS) FOR 669 LEYLAND DRIVE (LOT 17, TRACT 31977)
IN DIAMOND BAR.
6.5 APPROVED CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH INTERNATIONAL CROSSING
GUARD SERVICES amending the existing crossing guard
contract agreement with International Services, Inc. from
$55,000 to $57,200, an increase of $2,200 to provide
service at the intersection of Sunset Crossing Rd. and
Del Sol Ln.
6.7 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 98-20: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING THE
APPLICATION OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT PER PARCEL
DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM FOR PANTERA PARK.
6.8 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 98-21: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING THE
DESTRUCTION BY THE CITY CLERK OF CITY RECORDS AND
DOCUMENTS WHICH ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED AS PROVIDED UNDER
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 34090
6.9 REVIEWED AND APPROVED TREASURER'S STATEMENT - for March,
1998.
MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR:
6.1.2 Regular Meeting of April 7, 1998 - Both C/Huff and
C/O'Connor requested that their comments be included in
the Minutes in regards to Item No. 8.2 as to the reason
for their vote.
6.6 DENIED CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH LANDSCAPE WEST, INC. TO
PROVIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR LIGHTING AND
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 41- to increase the
contract for landscape maintenance services in L.L.M.D.
No. 41 to $35,624, for a total annual increase of $224
APRIL 21, 1998 PAGE 4
for the 1997/98 FY, effective h 1, 1998. Following
discussion, C/Huff moved, C/ACIN seconded to deny the
request for an increase in their contract. Motion
carried 4-1 C/Ansari voting No.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as
matters can be heard.
7.1 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT (ZCA 97-
1)PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE DRAFT DEVELOPMENT CODE, ARTICLE
III - SITE PLANNING AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND
THE CITYWIDE DESIGN GUIDELINES - Following a presentation
by consultant, M/Herrera opened the Public Hearing.
Following discussion by Council, M/Herrera continued the
Public Hearing to review Article III and the Citywide
Design Guidelines to May 5, 1998.
8. OLD BUSINESS:
8.1 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 98-22: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR OPPOSING JUNE 2, 1998
BALLOT MEASURE PROPOSITION 223. C/Huff moved, C/O'Connor
seconded to adopt. Motion carried 5-0 by Roll Call vote.
8.2 DIAMOND BAR RANCH FESTIVAL FUNDING - Continued to a
future meeting.
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9.1 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 98-23: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR OPPOSING THE
ELIMINATION OF VEHICLE LICENSE REVENUE AS PROPOSED IN
AB1776, SB1723 AND SB2001 - M/Herrera moved, MPT/Chang
seconded to adopt. Motion carried 5-0 by Roll Call vote.
9.3 MATTER OF OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 2010 - Following
discussion by Council, C/Huff moved, MPT/Chang seconded
to oppose Senate Bill 2010. Motion carried 5-0 by Roll
Call vote.
RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
Next Resolution No. R-98-04
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Huff
ROLL CALL: Agency Members Chang, Herrera,
O'Connor, VC/Ansari, C/Huff
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
3. CONSENT CALENDAR: AM/Herrera moved, AM/Chang seconded to
approve Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0 by Roll Call
vote.
APRIL 21, 1998 PAGE 5
3.1 APPROVED MINUTES - Regular Meeting of April 7, 1998.
3.2 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER dated April 21, 1998 in the
amount of $12,781.00.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
5. OLD BUSINESS: None
6. NEW BUSINESS: None
7. AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS:
AGENCY ADJOURNMENT: 9:35 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 9:35 p.m.
10. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS:
11. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
12. ADJOURNMENT: M/Herrera announced that the Month of April is
Alcohol Awareness Month. There being no further business to
conduct, M/Herrera adjourned the meeting at 10:03 p.m.
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
TO: Fellow Council Members
FROM: Mayor Carol Herrera
SUBJECT: Appointments to Sheriffs Community Advisory Committee
DATE: April 21, 1998
After a lengthy process involving 13 applications, I am happy to announce the final
candidates. I believe the selection process was a fair one where input was received from
all Council on the 13 applicants.
I reviewed all of the input and selected 4 finalists. They were interviewed, and I have
selected the final 2 applicants. They are enthusiastic and eager to work with the
community and the Sheriffs Department to create better relationships. I know that these
2 individuals will have a positive impact on our community_
I am pleased to present: Ms. Mary Matson and Mr. Ed Hain, for your approval. Their
applications and the Sheriffs Department Mission Statement are attached.
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attachments
cc: City Manager
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Walnut Sheriff's Station
LOS ANGELFJ COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPART UM
WALNUTI%4N DIMAS STATTONS
21695 EAST VALLEYBOULE'irlRD
WAI•NUT CA 91789
(818) 913-1715
(909) S915-2264
C0A0IUA77YADVISORY COAU4777EE
MISSION STATl:WNT
To act as a liaison to the Wa&WlSan Dimas Sheriffs Stations, through personal contact h
the communities we serve in determiniwit
ng the focus for law enforicement' direction
To advise the Station Commander on ,natters relating to the public perception of law
enforcement issues.
To enlist community interest in, and support for our station's law enforcement activities,
To represent the views of the citizens wee serve relating to law enforcement plans, programs and
future needs
commuTo assist nity
staff j` members in understanding program which are uniquely suited to our
unity s need
To establish community partnerships through both public and private networking and assisting
in the education of the community to the needs and goals of law enforcement.
THE COAfAffr .E WILL NOT HAVE THE AUTHORITY
To dictate station or depxwonentai po&,
To set goals,
To intervene in any deputy involved situations or evaluate any deportment personnel
peramance
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
APPLICATION FOR CITIZEN SERVICE
COMPLETE AND SUBMIT TO CITY CLERIC'S OFFICE
ommissieN/COMKITTEE DESIRED:
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Walnut Sheriff's Station
LOIS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT
WALNVTI%W DIMAS STATIONS
2105 EAST VALLEYBOULE'VARD
WALAVT CA 917M
(818) 913-1715
MR) S95 -22M
COMMAW YADVISORY COMMM
. MISSIONSTATEAMAT
To act as a liaison to the Wabwt/San Dimas Sheriffs Stations, through per
contact with
the commurnmes we serve in determining the focus for law enforcement's direction
To advise the Station Commander on matters relating to the public perception of law
enforcement issues.
To enlist community Interest u; and ,Upport for our station's law enforcement activities
To represent the views of the citizens we serve relating to law enforcement plans, program and
future needs
To assist station staff' members in understanding programs which are uniquely suited to our
community's needs
To establish community partnerahi th"Wh both public and private networking and assisting
in the education of the community to the needs and goals of law enforremem
THE COAfIKI7M WILL NOT HAVE THE AU7WOR17Y
To dictate station or dial policy.
To set goals
To intervene in any deputy involved situations or evaluate any department personnel
performance
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
APPLICATION FOR CITIZEN SERVICE
COMPLETE AND SUBMIT TO CITY CLERX'S OFFICE
COMMI-SS!eNf COMMITTEE DESIRED:
NAME:
ADDRESS: Ji/7 CLm✓vs ,2,:F,< 7- l�.2ide= /�� �• 64
HOME PHONE: 90-960-3B3'6 BUSINESS PHONE:
OCCUPATION: 10---g4L E.STA?c
EDUCATION: (List highest year completed and all degrees)
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Are there any evenings you could not meet? Yes X No
If so, please list:
Why are you interested in this position? �;1,,,,,,o ;� ;
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REFERENCES: 1. TAtiL dMo<
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Please attach a written statement containing any additional
information you feel would be helpful to the City Council.
My background includes 10 years as a public relations practitioner at a senior
level for a major international bank. The major portion of this work involved
community relations, crisis communications, as well as media and government
relations both in the United States and in Asia. This included experience working
with Asian cultures from India to Guam and from China to Australasia. Having
also served a portion of this time in southern California, I am conversant with
local issues as well.
I also lived, for 12 years, in Japan, which is an excellent model for good
neighborhood relations between the police and the public.
I believe that my work history and personal history overlays perfectly with the
duties of the Sheriff s Community Advisory Committee. This coupled with a
graduate education and subsequent experience in marketing make me an ideal
candidate for a position on the committee.
January 19, 1998
Mayor Carol Herrera
City of Diamond Bar
21680 E. Copley Dr.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Re: Advisory Board Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department
Dear Mayor Herrera:
I am applying for the vacant position on the Advisory Board for the Los Angeles County Sheriffs
Department.
I have lived in the City of Diamond Bar from 1977-80 and 1989 to present. I am interested in the
community in which I live. I believe in volunteering for the community to help make it a better place to
live. I feel that I have the time and enegery to be a good devoted board member. Law Enforcement has
always been my phoity. I am a retired Police Officer, and have two children in law enforcement.
I have the personal endorsement of Commander Larry Waldie, ex Capt. of Walnut Station for this
position. I have worked closely with Sgt. Scheer and other Sheriffs Personnel. I am respected by all
those people that I have worked with and get along with everyone.
I am presently a nine year volunteer with the Walnut Sheriffs Dept. I have served in this capacity in
marry various capacities, working on such programs as the Booster Club Golf Tournament, DARE Golf
Tournament, Kid Print, Roll Player (Patrol School, Academy, Laser Village) Sheriffs Benefit Dinners,
F.A.I. R. Program, SRA Picnic, just to name a few of the things I do as a volunteer. I volunteer whenever
or wherever I am needed.
I am past president and active member of the Women's Chib. Past member and counselor of Project
Sister.
I feel that I could be a valued member of the Board and would like the opportunity to serve my
community.
Thank you for your consideration and time.
Sincerely
fMaryMat
1310 So. Diamond Bar Bl. Apt A
Diamond Bar, CA 91765-5450
(909) 396-0518
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STARTING & DISMISSAL TIMES
4/17/98
SCHOOL
SCHOOL
START TIME
DISIVHSSAL
DISTRICT
WALNUT VALLEY
DIAMOND BAR
7:25 a.m.
2:25 p.m.
WVUSD
HIGH SCHOOL
WALNUT VALLEY
CHAPARRAL
7:45 a.m.
1:56 p.m.
WVUSD
MIDDLE SCHOOL
POMONA
LORBEER
M 8:55 a.m.
2:15 p.m.
PUSD
MIDDLE SCHOOL
T -F 7:55 a.m.
2:15 p.m.
WALNUT VALLEY
SOUTH POINTE
8:00 a.m.
2:15 p.m.
WVUSD
MIDDLE SCHOOL
POMONA
ARMSTRONG
K-3 8:30 a.m.
2:25 p.m.
PUSD
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4-6 8:30 a.m.
2:55 p.m.
WALNUT VALLEY
CASTLE ROCK
9:00 a.m.
3:15 p.m.
WVUSD
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
POMONA
DIAMOND POINT
K 8:20 a.m.
11:40 a.m.
PUSD
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
K 11:45 a.m.
3:05 p.m.
1-3 8:20 a.m.
2:25 p.m.
4-6 8:20 a.m.
2:55 p.m.
WALNUT VALLEY
EVERGREEN
8:50 a.m.
3:05 p.m.
WVUSD
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
POMONA
GOLDEN SPRINGS
K 8:00 a.m.
11:25 a.m.
PUSD
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
K 11:30 a.m.
2:50 p.m. W 10:00 a.m.-1:20 p.m.
1-3 8:20 a.m.
2:25 p.m. W 1:25 p.m.
4-6 8:20 a.m.
2:55 p.m. W 1:25 p.m.
WALNUT VALLEY
MAPLE HILL
8:00 a.m.
2:30 p.m.
WVUSD
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WALNUT VALLEY
QUAIL SUMMIT
8:20 a.m.
2:45 p.m. T-1:45 p.m.
WVUSD
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WALNUT VALLEY
WALNUT
K 8:00 a.m.
11:20 a.m.
WVUSD
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
K 11:20 a.m.
2:40 p.m. W 10:05 a.m.-1:25 p.m.
1-6 8:15 a.m.
2:40 p.m. W 1:20 p.m.
C:\WP60U,n,TDAKAY\MEMO-98%CHOOLnME.417
ORDINANCE NO. 2003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OC THE C1'lY '
OF WEST COVINA REOARDR IG JUVENILE TRAFFIC i
SAFETY AND DECLARING THF, URGENCY THEREOF
The City Council of West Covina does ordain as follows:
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Section 1. T indin s
i
i 1. The City Council finds that children arc endangered and a safety h,Azard his been created
w-iihin the City when parents and others load of unload juvenile students across the street from school
sins in areas without a crosswalk or traffic signal and students then cross the itieet through traffic.
2. Parents blame the School District and the City if a child is injured.
3. An urgency ordinance is necessary.
Section 2. Section 22-199 is added to the West Covina Municipal Code to read as follows:
i 22-199 -Loading and Unloading of Juvenile Passengers
- (a) No operator of a motor vehicle shall stop or park to load or unload juvenile
passengers where such loading or unloading is ip a location which would cause the juvenile to cross the
strect unattended without a crosswalk or signal;
(i) where there is no crosswalk or signal within 100 feet;
(ii) w•he,e such loading or unloading is prohibited by signage;
(iii) in an intersection, private driveway, or traffic lane;
(iv) is a manner that plates passengers in a hazardous situation, including but not
limited to beckoning juvenile to cross the street in violation of this section.
(b) Notwithstanding, subsection (a) shall not apply when the operator is directed to stop
or park and passengers to unload at the directiori of a peace officer.
(c) As used herein, "juvenile" means children twelve (12) years of age or younger.
Section 3. Sections 1-37.1 and 1-37.2 hereby are amended to add a section which is an
inftitction for which a citation may be written.
i ection 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective imrncdiately fob the preservation of
public saftty.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of September ,1997.
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I hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of
West Covina at a regular meeting thereof
held on the ljday of 1997b
the following.vote , ote of'the Council: y
' AYES: Herfert, Howard,
7ouhey, ?lelendei
NOES: hone
ABSENT: Wong
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CITY CLERK-:.-,.
i APPROVED AS TO FORM:
AfTTORN�EY��
DIAMOND BAR SCHOOLS
SAFETY STUDY
VIDEO TAPES
SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL
VIDEO TAPE
DATE
NUMBER
WALNUT VALLEY
:DIAMOND BAR
1
APRIL - JUNE 1997
WVUSD
HIGHSCHOOL
5
T&T DEMO
WALNUT VALLEY
CHAPARRAL
2
APRIL - JUNE 1997
WVUSD
MIDDLE SCHOOL
5
T&T DEMO
POMONA
LORBEER
4
APRIL - JUNE 1997
PUSD
MIDDLE SCHOOL
5
T&T DEMO
WALNUT VALLEY
SOUTH POINTE
4
APRIL - JUNE 1997
WVUSD
MIDDLE SCHOOL
5
T&T DEMO
POMONA
ARMSTRONG
3
APRIL - JUNE 1997
PUSD
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
7
T&T DEMO
WALNUT VALLEY
CASTLE ROCK
3
APRIL - JUNE 1997
WVUSD
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
7
T&T DEMO
POMONA
DIAMOND POINT
1
APRIL - JUNE 1997
PUSD
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6
T&T DEMO
WALNUT VALLEY
EVERGREEN
4
APRIL - JUNE 1997
WVUSD
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
7
T&T DEMO
POMONA
GOLDEN SPRINGS
2
APRIL - JUNE 1997
PUSD
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6
T&T DEMO
WALNUT VALLEY
MAPLE HILL
3
APRIL - JUNE 1997
WVUSD
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6
T&T DEMO
WALNUT VALLEY
QUAIL SUNMT
1
APRIL - JUNE 1997
WVUSD
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
7
T&T DEMO
WALNUT VALLEY
WALNUT
2
APRIL - JUNE 1997
WVUSD
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6
T&T DEMO
WVUSD & PUSD
ALL SCHOOLS
8
PRESENTED 4/7/98
AT CITY COUNCIL,
7:29 MIN.
WVUSD & PUSD
ALL SCHOOLS
9
25 MIN., NO SOUND
C:\WP60\LINDAKAY\MEMO-98\SCHOOLVIDEO.420
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
DATE: April 14, 1998
OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE
FROM: RICHARD J. MARTINEZ, CAPTAIN : TERRENCE L. BELANGER
WALNUT REGIONAL STATION DIAMOND BAR CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Diamond Bar High School Traffic Citations
This is in response to Councilmember Ansari's request at the April 7, 1998 City Council
meeting.
There were 289 parking citations issued on the streets around Diamond Bar High
School in 1997. The primary violation was overtime parking.
Pathfinder Rd.
93
Brea Canyon Rd.
56
Evergreen Springs Dr.
89
Birch Hill Dr.
41
Lost River Dr.
3
Fern Hollow Dr.
7
There were 222 moving violation citations issued around Diamond Bar High School
in 1997. The primary violations were excessive speed and illegal left/U-Turns.
Pathfinder Rd. 98
Brea Canyon Rd. 39
Evergreen Springs Dr. 85
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RJM/DES/MSA
April 7, 1998
Mayor Carol Herrera and Councilmembers
City of Diamond Bar
21660 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers:
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I am unable to attend to tonight❑s meeting and hereby resort to this letter as a means by
which I may offer comment on the School/Traffic study relative to Chaparral Middle School.
My family and I live across the street from Chaparral Middle School. I offer these comments
as an affected resident, frustrated traveler on the local roads and observer of the traffic
congestion that impacts our neighborhood twice daily throughout the school year.
The school Os efforts to shift the drop-off/pick-up from their parking lot to an on -street
operation has not reduced the extent of problems in the neighborhood. How could such a
statement even be made? When drop-off and pick-up were conducted on-site traffic lined up
on the street waiting to enter the parking lot resulting in street congestion. Now the cars line
up on the street to drop-off the students and still create congestion; but also increase the
frequency of street crossings by the kids. Obviously, the impact and hazard has been shifted
from the school to the City.
Every morning and afternoon parents drop-off or pick-up their students by parking at the curb
or mid -street. When they are performing these activities on the street they are double-parking
to the extent that an emergency vehicle could not access this neighborhood if it had to. In
addition, parents block the local driveways and kids litter the lawns with their potato chips
bags and candy wrappers.
When teacher❑s are outside directing traffic they invariably stop the street traffic which has
the right-of-way in favor of emptying the parking lot of its traffic. While this may satisfy the
teachers it is frustrating to local residents; and violates the street right-of-way provisions.
Why remove the speed bumps in the school❑s parking lot? It wonOt do any good in terms of
enhancing traffic now. If the school wants to remove them let it pay for this unnecessary cost
themselves.
No mention is made of the Ono U-turn❑ signs installed a few years ago. Has it ever been
enforced? My observation is that it has not. It is also my observation that they dont prevent
U-turns. My recommendation is that they be removed.
I also request that if the City is going to pay toward any traffic enhancement it pay for the
teachers who are enforcing the City❑s traffic laws on City streets to be educated by our
Sheriff❑s Department or equivalent so they are able to recognize which vehicles have the
right-of-way; and which vehicles must yield. If teachers are not properly trained for this
function, then the City should not allow them to be in the street controlling the traffic flow and
risking the kids safety.
The School should also take responsibility for the traffic problems it creates and periodically
send home reminders to the parents that double parking, blocking driveways and littering the
neighborhood should be avoided.
The City should encourage the School to consider staggering its start time and end time so
that drop-off and pick-up can be accomplished with less congestion thus allowing for an
emergency vehicle to access the neighborhood, if necessary.
Finally, there is one annual event that results in mega -congestion, and that is the annual
congestigraduation ceremony. Parents attending with their students drive to the site in their
vehicles (or limousines). There are simply not enough parking spaces both in the parking lot
and on the street to go around. As a result, the neighborhood becomes totally frozen. Perhaps
the School District can use the their busses and provide a shuttle bus arrangement using
other school facilities as parking lot staging areas.
Thank you for your consideration.
Gary H. Werner
22861 Ironbark Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
"CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY
WEEK"
APRIL 26 - MAY 2, 1998
WHEREAS, the number one preventable cause of death and injury of children
and young adults is the automobile collision; and
WHEREAS, approximately 200 children under sixteen are killed and over 28, 000
injured in automobile collisions each year in California; and
WHEREAS, up to 71% of these children would be alive today if they had been
properly restrained in crash -tested car safety seats or sc{fety belts; and
WHEREAS, only about 60% of children in this age group are protected by proper
restraint use; and
WHEREAS, the State of California has ruled that until children are both four
years of age and forty pounds or more, they must be restrained in child sgfety seats and that all
other motor vehicle occupants must use safety belts, and
WHEREAS, the goal of SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. is to further the right of every
child to protection from injury or death while being transported in a motor vehicle.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar hereby proclaims
April 26 to May 2, 1998 as "CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY WEEK. "
DATE. April 21, 1998
MAYOR
ATTEST:
LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk
SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A.
BOARD OF DIRECT ORS 1124 West Carson Street, REI, Building B4, Torrance, CA 90502
Il lam Housman SakfvS a,C sw Post Office Box 553 • Altadena, CA 91003
VICE PRESaDF.NT/MEMBE.RSlHI' 3111/222-6860 • 800/745 -SAFE • 8(10/747-SANO • FAX 3111/222-6862
Alicia Hair -7233 J
SECRETARY
Heidi Heflin, RN, hIN
MEMBERS-Ar-r.ARGI: March 28, 1998 .7
California
c.
"'`rry Win'"
'Loxia Chciuk Honorable Carol Herrera
Pam Davis Mayor, Diamond Bar
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.loan Jackson 21660 E. Copley Dr. #100 1
TruiseNichols Diamond Bar CA 91765 i
Karen Proctor, CPNP
Glen Spearman
Becky'rhams
Florida: Susan Hulcher Dear Mayor Herrera,
Minnesota: Julie K. Prom
North Dakota: Carol Holzer
Washington:KathrynKruger You can help save child rom suffering tragic injuries by making
Wisconsin- ElaineKizxwvski Child Passenger Safety Week, April 26 to May 2, a major event in your
ADVISORY BOARD city_ SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. is holding a special event to kick off the
Sherman Blodk,ShtmIT Week- Safety Seat Checkup Day on Sunday, April 26, from 10:00 a.m.
County Chars Angelos
Seg�rur Charles, M]), aA:'1P, PA to 2:00 p•. g
mat Los Angeles Zoo South Parking Lot.
Founder
Physicians for Automotive Safety
Donna Bryce On April 26, families who want to participate in the Safety Seat
Edge'releservices Checkup will drive to a designated area where trained volunteers will
Emie Garcia
sergeant, Southern Division conduct a detailed inspection of their safety seats and the way they are
California Highway Patrol
Davidnorowitz, being used. Parents will be told if the safety seats have been recalled
Fiat sack' Produakms or need replacement parts and shown how to use them correctly.
Charles A. Hurley
National Safety Council
Ray Johnson,riminautustice exan Safet BeltSafe U.S.A. is available to you as a resource for posters,
CJtiice of'Criminal Justice Planning y
Ellen R. Knell, PhD pamphlets, films, speakers, program ideas, and information about
Harvey Ci. Knell
NancyLiebermmn-Cline California buckle -up laws.
Lisa lrwhurst
Corporate Relations Manager
Mitsubishi Motors Here are some suggestions for promoting child passenger safety in
Robert K. Merton, Ph1)
Columbia University your community.
Michael J. Puntorieno, Painter
Arthur Andersen &Co. . Issue a proclamation for Child Passenger Safety Week (sample
Teresa Samaniego
Public Affairs Director,KABC-n enclosed)_ Send your proclamation to us in advance for display at
Arthur en Southam, ""' Safety Seat Checkup Day on April 26.
President and Chief lixcxutive CJYiicxr
Health Na
Joseph P. Troy • Encourage local enforcement agencies to increase the percentage
Troy &Gould of citations issued for violations of child safety seat and safety belt
John D. Uphold, VD, FACED
Beverly Emergency Medical Group laws during Special Enforcement Week (April 19 to April 25).
Robert S. Vinetz, MD, FAAP
Friendly lfillsHealthcare Network , Distribute posters and pamphlets, available from SafetyBeltSafe
Prank W. Wylie, AYR, ProfessorEmerihu
Calif<rniaState University, Long Beach U.S.A., through city agencies and employees. Put up our
permanent "Buckle Up" parking lot signs.
STAFF
Stephanie PvL Tombrel Io, ►.CSW Please share your plans for Child Passenger Safety Week with us.
Evactrtive Director
Cheryl A- Kim
aconsultant n rely �;Seb _
Technical Consultant
Maria M. Vargas
Program C:ow ul ant
Stephani M. Tombrello, L.C.S.W.
Execu a Director
Safe tyB le I tSafe U.S.A.
Safety
Seat Checkup Day
Sunday, April 26 • 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
_ Los Angeles Zoo South Parking Lot
11:30 a.m. Kickoff of Child Passenger Safety Week & Recognition of Notable Guests
Buckling up is a family affair
Child Passenger Safety Week April 26 -May 2
Corporate Sponsors
Chrysler Corporation
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.
Major Supporters
Burbank Parent Education Council
Los Angeles Zoo
_ Peace Officers Association of Los Angeles County
FREE SAFETY SEAT CHECKUP (90% had mistakes last year!)
Meet Bucklebear and his friends. Silent Auction of special items for families.
Helo save children's lives with your tax-deductible support.
SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. 9 Box 553 • Altadena, CA 91003 • (800)745 -SAFE
SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. is the national, non-profit, member -supported organization for child passenger safety.
SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A.
El dia de revision de
sillas de seguridad
domingo, 26 de abril • 10:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m.
EN EL ESTACIONAMIENTO SUR DEL ZOOLOGICO DE LOS ANGELES
11:30 a.m. Comienzo de la semana de "seguridad del pasajero menor"
y "reconocimiento de invitados de honor"
aseguranaose es un asunw ue id mnmia
La semana de "La seguridad del pasajero menor"
26 de abril a 2 de mayo, 1998
Companias Patrocinadoras
Chrysler Corporation
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.
Apoyadores Principales
Burbank Parent Education Council
Los Angeles Zoo
Peace Officers Association of Los Angeles County
INSPECCION GRATIS DE SILLAS DE SEGURIDAD
(;EL ANO PASADO, 90% DE LAS SILLAS DE SEGURIDAD
INSPECCIONADAS, MOSTRARON MAL USO!)
Conozca al oso "Bucklebear" y a sus amiguitos."Subasta Silenciosa" de objetos especiales para la familia.
Ayude a salvar la vida de niiios, por medio de su donacion, la cual puede ser deducible de sus impuestos.
SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. • Box 553 • Altadena, CA 91003 • (800)747-SANO
SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. es una organizacion nacional, no lucrativa, dedicada a la seguridad
de los pasajeros menores, sostenida por sus miembros.
S'afeiyBelff afe U. S.A.
1124 West Carson St., REI, Building B-4, Torrance, CA 90502
Post Office Boa 553 ♦ Altadena, CA 91003
(310)222-6860 (800)745 -SAFE ♦ FAX (310)222-6862
RESOURCES FOR YOUR PROGRAMS
BROCHURES IN COLOR: May be ordered in quantity for distribution by your group.
** Donation: 15¢ each, plus shipping and handling. Single copies free.
1. "Protect Your Baby Now ... And Later." Shows the pregnant woman why she should
wear her safety belt for her baby's sake. Explains how to select and properly use safety
seats for newborns. English and Spanish available.
2. "The Perfect Gift." Describes how to choose and use car safety seats correctly, including
a list of current models available. English & Spanish available. 21st edition (revised
1997).
3. "Safety Belt Roulette." Humorous drawings; quiz on passenger safety myths. 4th grade
through adult.
MULTI-LINGUAL BROCHURES: "Keep Your Children Safe Buckle Them Un!"
Low reading level, basic informational brochures in English, Spanish, Chinese,
Vietnamese, Cambodian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Hmong, Laotian, Armenian, Farsi,
and Samoan. Additional languages under development.
** Donation: 10¢ each, plus shipping and handling. Single copies free.
To receive a Shopping Guide List of Safety Seats in English and Spanish to insert in each
brochure, add 5¢ each.
CHILD PASSENGER REFERENCE MANUAL
Reference and Teaching Guide, which is used in the eight-hour SafetyBeltSafe Educator
Workshop, contains curricula for health professionals, statistics, information on laws and
regulations, sample speech outlines, resource lists, sample program materials, and up-to-
date technical information. Also includes companion guides to safety seat distribution
program development, special needs transport, and early childhood programs.
AND
Comprehensive Guide to Car Safety Seats has a simple, one-page description in words and
pictures for each safety seat model made since 1981. A separate pictorial guide is provided
to help practitioners identify uncommon and older safety seats.
** Donation: $50.00, plus $7.50 postage and handling. Updated at least annually.
** Supplemental Color Pictorial of Safety Seats -- additional donation of $30.00 plus $5.00
postage and handling.
PASSENGER SAFETY TO YOUNG CHILDREN (Bucklebear) by Dillman, Leonard,
and Chang (4th Edition) -- This guide presents a comprehensive program for teaching
passenger safety to nursery school age children (3 to 5 years) -- and to their parents. The
program was developed at UCLA with an innovative grant from NHTSA. Restraint use
doubled at schools participating in the pilot program, and the curriculum was
enthusiastically received by children, parents, teachers, and administrators. Described
activities can be easily adapted to existing materials. The Guide can also be used with the
material in the commercially available "Riding with Bucklebear" materials from
Weiner/Seaman Productions.
** Donation: $9.00 in binder; $7.00 loose pages; $3.00 postage and handling.
ORDER FORM ON OTHER SIDE.
F_ AMOUNT OF SUGGESTED DONATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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REFLECTORIZED ALUMMUM SICENS
Suggested donation:
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shipping and
handling ($7.50 each).
12" x 12" 24" x 24"
$18 (donation) $25
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ENFORCED
24" x 24" 36" x 36"
$25 (donation) $40
Hardware and posts available for additional donation.
*Current SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. members may reduce donation by 10%.
BUMPER STICKERS: Love Your Kids? Buckle 'Em Up!
"Donation: $1.00/bumper sticker
LICENSE PLATE FRAMES: Reflective message: "THINK SAFETY. BUCKLE UP."
Also in Spanish. "SEA PRECAVIDO. ABROCHESE EL CINTURON."
** Donation: $3.00 each
In lots of 50: $75.00; $4.00 postage and handling ($8.00 east of Mississippi)
MUGS -- "SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. for Children and Adults"
OR "Buckle Up ... Somebody needs you!"
** Donation: $5.00 each, plus $3 shipping
STRAPETS -- 10 -inch -long cuddly, washable bunny with velcro closure.
** Donation: $10.00 each, plus $3.00 shipping
TRAVEL PILLOW -- covered foam attaches to shoulder belt with velcro
for comfort when dozing in shoulder/lap belt.
** Donation: $15 each, plus $4 postage and handling
Name
Address
Telephone (h) _
Visa/Mastercard #
Signature
Quantity
ORDER FORM
MAIL TO: SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A., Box 553, Altadena, CA 91003
Item
Please help us save
Organization
City/State/Zip
Telephone (w)
Expiration Date
Donation Shippine
ioinine SafetvBeltSafe U.S
Total
❑ $500 Major Corporation ❑ $100 Contributing ❑ $5,000 Benefactor
❑ $200 Hospital ❑ $2,500 Patron
❑ $100 Small Business/ Prof. Group ❑ $ 40 Supporting ❑ $1,000 Sustaining
❑ $ 40 Community Organization U $ 25 Basic ❑ $ Other
SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation;
all contributions are tax deductible. Federal I.D. #95-3676040 #101-D (1/98)
MEMBERS -AT -LARGE
California:
Merry Banks
Zosia Chciuk
Pam Davis
Joan Hksonn PROCLAMATION
Joan Jackson
Louise Nichols
Karan Proctor, CPNP
Glen Spearman
Becky Tharns WHEREAS, the number one preventable cause of death and injury of children
Florida: Susan Hulcher and young adults is the automobile collision; and
Minnesota: Julie K. Prom
North Dakota: Carol Holzer
Washington: Kathryn Kruger
Wisconsin: Elaine Kizewski WHEREAS, approximately 200 children under sixteen are killed and over
S'afetyBeltS'afe U.S.A.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1124 West Carson Street, REI, Building B-4, Torrance, CA 90502
PRESIDENT
Post Office Box 553 - Altadena, CA 91003
Elaine Housman Sachs,
properly restrained in crash -tested car safety seats or safety belts; and
VICE PRESIDENT/MEMBBERER SHIP
310/222-6860 . 800/745 -SAFE - 800/747-SANO - FAX 310/222-6862
Alicia Hair
SECRETARY
WHEREAS, infants and young children are not capable of initiating action to
Heidi Heflin, RN, MN
use proper restraints and are not protected adequately by automatic belts or
MEMBERS -AT -LARGE
California:
Merry Banks
Zosia Chciuk
Pam Davis
Joan Hksonn PROCLAMATION
Joan Jackson
Louise Nichols
Karan Proctor, CPNP
Glen Spearman
Becky Tharns WHEREAS, the number one preventable cause of death and injury of children
Florida: Susan Hulcher and young adults is the automobile collision; and
Minnesota: Julie K. Prom
North Dakota: Carol Holzer
Washington: Kathryn Kruger
Wisconsin: Elaine Kizewski WHEREAS, approximately 200 children under sixteen are killed and over
STAFF THAT APRIL 26 TO MAY 2, 1998 BE DECLARED
Stephanie M. Tombrello, LCSW
Executive Director CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY WEEK.
Cheryl A. Kim
Senior Program Consultant #130.procl (3/98)
Deborah D. Stewart
Technical Consultant
Maria M. Vargas
Program Consultant
28,000 injured in automobile collisions each year in California; and
ADVISORY BOARD
sny Block sheriff
Cou
Countty of Los Angeles
WHEREASto 71 % of these children be alive today if the had been
, u p ren would y y
Seymour Charles, MD, FAAP, PA
properly restrained in crash -tested car safety seats or safety belts; and
Founder
Physicians for Automotive Safety
EdgeTryce
Eeleservices
Edge T
WHEREAS, infants and young children are not capable of initiating action to
Ernie Garcia
use proper restraints and are not protected adequately by automatic belts or
Sergeant, Southern Division
California Highway Patrol
air bags; and
David Horowitz
Fight Bads! Productions
Charles A. Hurley
WHEREAS, only about 60% of children in this age group are protected by
National Safety Council
Ray Johnson, Executive Director
proper restraint use; and
Office of Criminal Justice Planning
Ellen R. Knell, PhD
Harvey G. Knell
WHEREAS, crash -tested safety seats are moderately priced and widely
Nancy Lieberman -Cline
Lisa Lowhurrst
available for purchase at retail stores and for rent or at low cost from car safety
Corporate Relations Manager
seat loan programs throughout California; and
Mitsubishi Motors
Robert K. Merton, PhD
MichaelColumbiaPuniversity
Michael J. Phmtoriero, Partner
o,
WHEREAS, the State of California has ruled that until children are both four
Arthur Andersen & Co.
years of age and forty pounds or more, they must be restrained in child safety
Teresa Samaniego
Public Affairs Director, KABC-TV
seats and that all other motor vehicle occupants must use safety belts; and
Arthur M. Southam MD
President and Chief Executive Officer
Health Net
WHEREAS, the goal of SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. is to further the right of every
Jh F. Troy
Troy&Gould
child to protection from injury or death while being transported in a motor
John D. Uphold, MD, FACEP
vehicle:
Beverly Emergency Medical Group
Robert S. Vinetz, MD, FAAP
Friendly Hills Healthcare Network
Frank W. Wylie, APR, Professor Emeritus
NOW BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE CITY OF
California State University, Long Beach
STAFF THAT APRIL 26 TO MAY 2, 1998 BE DECLARED
Stephanie M. Tombrello, LCSW
Executive Director CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY WEEK.
Cheryl A. Kim
Senior Program Consultant #130.procl (3/98)
Deborah D. Stewart
Technical Consultant
Maria M. Vargas
Program Consultant
Fact Sheet: Sa"BeltSafe U.S.A.
SafetyBeltSafe U.S_A_ is the national non-profit organization dedicated to protecting children from deaths and
injuries resulting from riding unrestrained in motor vehicles. Founded in 1980 by fifteen safety advocates in the
Los Angeles area, SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. is nationally recognized for technical expertise and program excellence.
Services Provided
• Safe Ride Helpline: counseling for parents who need help choosing or correctly installing safety seats.
Technical consultation and materials review for professionals.
• Training: more than 150 eight-hour SafetyBeltSafe Educator Workshops have been attended by 5500
advocates and professionals since 1980. Approximately 100 participants have attended the advanced, three-day
seminar for Child Passenger Safety Specialists.
• Consultation and training for car seat distribution programs; program referrals for the public.
• Collaboration with representatives of local, state, and national agencies. Presentations at national and state
conferences on traffic safety, injury control, and public health.
• Public awareness campaigns: press releases, public service announcements, posters. Special activities for
annual Child Passenger Safety Week, including Safety Seat Checkup Day.
• Publications and technical resources: bimonthly newsletter, brochures, reference guides, and technical updates.
• Audiovisual library and speakers' bureau: presentations and exhibits at meetings and community events.
Legislative and Regulatory Efforts
• Successfully petitioned NHTSA to require shoulder belts in the rear seats of all post -1989 passenger vehicles.
• Assisted the California Senate Transportation Committee in writing the 1983 child restraint law.
• Discovered a counterfeit, illegally imported car seat in the late 1980s. Worked with the Los Angeles Police
Department and City Attorney in the investigation, which led to confiscation of thousands of dangerous
products, and the subsequent public awareness campaign.
• Currently petitioning the Federal Aviation Administration to protect children under age two by requiring that
they be properly restrained on aircraft.
Honors and Achievements
Executive Director Stephanie M. Tombrello, L.C.S.W., has been involved in the field since the early 1970s and
was invited by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to testify on van design in 1979.
She attended the signing of a special funding bill for child passenger safety in the White House Rose Garden in
1984. NHTSA awarded Ms. Tombrello the national Award for Public Service in 1983 and selected her as
primary consultant for development of a national training program. She serves on the National Blue Ribbon
Panel on Safety Seat/Safety Belt Incompatibility.
Nationwide Insurance selected SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. as one of three national winners of the 1996 On Your
Side highway safety award, recognizing the "Family Safety in the Car" education program for violators as an
exemplary program. Also in 1996, SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. received the Company Achievement Award from the
Society of Consumer Affairs Professionals in Business, Greater Los Angeles Area Chapter.
SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A.
P. O. Boz 553, Altadena, CA 91003
(800) 745 -SAFE English (800) 747-SANO Spanish #103 (2-7-97)
"HIRE -A -VETERAN WEEK"
MAY 3-991998
WHEREAS, the people of our city wish to express our gratitude to those men and
women who served in the armed forces to preserve our freedom and honor; and
WHEREAS, many veterans, particularly the Vietnam -era veterans have suffered great
hardship, emotional stress and physical pain, and upon discharge, have experienced difficulty
making the readjustment to civilian life;oand ,�
WHEREAS, veterans possess special qualities, skills and self-discipline that make them
ideal candidates for employment that will accelerate their readjustment; and
WHEREAS, each local office of the California Employment Development Department
has programs and veterans employment representatives to ensure that veterans receive the
services to which they are entitled and to promote employer interest in hiring veterans.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar hereby proclaims May
3-9,1998 as "Hire -A -Veteran Week" and calls on local employers, organized labor, veterans
organizations and state and local government to lend their support to this drive.
Dated: April 21, 1998
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lynda Burgess, City Clerk
"'11
9 the people of Calif
°rnia
March 12,1998
Refer To: John Gili,
L VER
Honorable Ms.
2, 6YGor, City O f 1). Herrera
L)'arno ci COple y, Site arrIOnd Bar
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or
it
Honorable Ms. Herrera:
The first full week in May is annually observed in California as "Hire A Veteran Week."
Although the Employment Development Department (EDD) continually puts forth a
concerted effort to assist veterans in obtaining employment, during this particular period,
special efforts are made to stress to employers those qualities which make former
servicemen and servicewomen good candidates for employment.
In keeping with this observance, we ask that you consider issuance of a proclamation
declaring May3rd through 9th as "Hire A Veteran Week" in your city. Please feel free
to call Mr. John Gili if you have any questions. Attached is a copy of a proclamation
issued by your office last year to use as an example.
Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated by the veterans in your community. Should
you need to contact Mr. Gili, you can reach him by calling 909-392--2682.
Sin ely,
Sin
Ed ards
Manager
Atch: Copy of Last Year's Proclamation
Employment Development Department 160 E. Arrow Hwy Pomona, CA 91767 (909) 392-2698
'rocla
"HIRE -A- VETERAN WEA .
MAY 6-12, 1996
WHEREAS, the people of our city wish to
gratitude to those men and women who served in the
to preserve our freedom and honor; and
WHEREAS, many veterans, particularly the V
veterans who have suffered great hardship, emotional
physical pain, and who, upon discharge, have experie.
difficulty making the readjustment to civilian life;
WHEREAS, veterans possess special qualitl
self-discipline that make them ideal candidates for
that will accelerate their readjustment; and
WHEREAS, each local office of the Cali fo R:K �n
Development Department has programs and veterans
representatives to ensure that veterans receive th erv' +s'�0
which they are entitled and to promote employer in at, z
hiring veterans; and
r
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NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the CCi f Diamond
Bar hereby proclaims May 6-12, 1996, as 'Hire A -Vele .. Wee*" • and
call on local employers, organized labor, veteranig" oradWzaticis,
and state and local government to lend their sup h`i
drive .- ,
DATED: April 30, 1996 r<..'
I
SUGGES I ED LOCAL PROCLAMATION
"IIIRE-A-VETERAN WEEK"
MAY 3- 9, 1998
• WHEREAS, the people or our community have great appreciation and
admiration for the many lucal mere and women tvho served their country in the
armcd forces to protect and prresove the freedoms enjoyed by our community and
by all Americans; and
WHEREAS, some veterans, including Victnam arrd Uescrt Storm veterans,
have encountered obstacles in readjusting to civilian life; and
WHEREAS, veterans, many of them disabled, represent a significant share of
our state's homeless population; and
W1IEREAS, vctcrans possess a wide variety of valuable job qualifications
and skills, Including experience, maturity, leadership, and loyalty, that make thein
ideal candidalet for employment; anti
WI IEREAS, Local Veterans Employment Representatives assigned to
Enq,luyrnent Development'Department offices are committed to ensuring that
vctcrans receive the services ani 1.nu8rauo to which they are entitled, and to
promoting employer interest in hiring vctcrans;
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, _.Jaatae1, (title) do hereby proclaim
May 3-9, 1998, as 1•I1re-3-Veteran Week in _ (city or WynJ4 and urge all local
empluyers, organize(! labor, veterans organizations, and other government leaders
to.sup11)u11. this worthy campaign to increase employment opportunities for the men
and women who have faithfully served vur rndtiun in the military.
041
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION A41
STRATEGIC PLANNING
APRIL 7 1998 ;�Cp
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
CM/Belanger announced that a Closed Session would be necessary this evening due
to potential initiation of litigation by the City. He explained that the Brown Act does not
require disclosure of the name of the proposed litigation. Moved by C/Huff, seconded
by M/Herrera to place the matter on the agenda for Closed Session discussion.
Motion carried 5-0 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Huff, O'Connor, MPT/Chang,
M/Herrera
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Herrera called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m.,
in the South Coast Air Quality Management District Hearing Board Room CC -8,
21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
Present: Council Members Ansari, Huff, O'Connor, Mayor Pro
Tem Chang and Mayor Herrera.
Also present were: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Amanda Susskind,
Assistant City Attorney; James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; Bob Rose,
Community Services Director; Kellee Fritzal, Assistant to the City Manager and
Lynda Burgess, City Clerk.
2. Strategic Planning.
CM/Belanger stated that the #1 City Council goal, of the 24 goals that were
identified, is development of a Economic Strategic Plan. Also on the list, although
rated somewhat lower, is a Strategic Plan for the Community. He presented an
overview of a "Strategic Plan" and the "Strategic Planning Process" and discussed
implementation of flow charts for creation of an Economic Strategic Plan developed
by the City of Burbank some years ago. He referred the Council to the document
entitled. What Is Strategic Planning? Strategic Plans incorporate the following
activities: Finance, public safety, economic development, housing, land use and
quality of life, etc. In general, a community develops a Strategic Plan by adopting
policies that are set forth in its General Plan.
In response to C/O'Connor, CM/Belanger explained that a Strategic Plan
addresses both short term and long term issues.
In response to M/Herrera, CM/Belanger stated that Brea utilizes consulting
services in nearly all cases. It does not make sense for Cities to employ staff
economists. He believed that Brea employed the well respected firm of Gobar
Associates to accomplish the economic analysis. Most cities develop specific
strategic plans for individual economic areas. The plan should specifically focus
APRIL 7, 1998 Page 2
on what the City wants to achieve in a particular area of the community and how
it wants to achieve those strategies.
CM/Belanger talked about opportunities and constraints of the community and how
the City can maximize positive aspects as a means of attracting investments to the
area. He stated that D.B. is strategically located and offers a better geographical
opportunity than other successful communities in the immediate vicinity. He
pointed out that land decisions made prior to the City's incorporation have
contributed to restricted community growth.
In response to M/Herrera, CM/Belanger stated that the next step after adoption of
City Council Goals, which includes the #1 goal of developing an Economic
Development Strategic Plan, is to include a budget item for the 1998/1999 Fiscal
Year to retain a consultant/consultants to revisit the City's marketplace.
In response to C/O'Connor, CM/Belanger indicated that the 1995 study was
conducted to determine the feasibility of a Redevelopment Agency Project Area.
He further stated that an analysis will determine the existing demand and the
growth potential - what is the possibility of the community's ability to attract the
demand to the community?
3. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, Mayor Herrera
adjourned the study session at 6:00 p.m. to Closed Session.
ATTEST:
Mayor
LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk
DRAF!"
"WATER AWARENESS MONTH"
MAY 1997
WHEREAS, water is California's most precious natural
resource; and
WHEREAS, the drought years of 1987-1993 taught
Californians the importance of conserving water for the health
and welfare of the state; and
WHEREAS, residents, local government, and business have
successfully decreased the use of water in California; and
WHEREAS, all Californians need to continue to conserve
water and to use water wisely; and
WHEREAS, during the month of May, the CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR joins with the WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT and the
CALIFORNIA WATER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN (composed of various urban
and agricultural water agencies, cities, farm bureaus and other
organizations) to work to increase understanding of water and to
make water conservation a way of life.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR hereby proclaims May, 1998 as Water
Awareness Month and urges all citizens to join in supporting
local water organizations in the effort to help Californians "Use
Water Wisely -It's a Way of Life."
DATE: April 21, 1998
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Richard C. Engdahl
President
Election Division II
Keith K. Gunn
Vice President
Election Division V
Edward N. Layton
Vice President
Election Division III
William G. Wentworth
Assistant Treasurer
Election Division I
Donald L. Nettles
Director
Election Division IV
STAFF:
Karen J. Powers
General Manager
Secretary
Bernadette Galindo
Treasurer
WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
271 South Brea Canyon Road • P.O. Box 508
Walnut California 91789-3002 • (909) 595-1268 • (626) 964-6551
FAX (909) 594-9532
March 16, 1998
Mr. Terry Belanger
City Manager
City of Diamond Bar
21660 East Copley Drive, Suite 100
Diamond Bar, California 91765
RE: Water Awareness Month — May 1998
Dear Mr. Belanger:
LEGAL COUNSEL:
H. Jess Senecal Enclosed is a sample proclamation in support of Water Awareness Month,
May 1998, similar to the one which will be considered by our Board of
Directors for adoption at our March 17, 1998 meeting and which we would
appreciate your submitting to your Council for endorsement. If the Council
responds favorably to this request, please notify us of the date and time of
the meeting at which the action will be taken, so that a representative of our
District can be present to accept the proclamation.
As 1998 marks the 24th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act and our
commitment to provide the highest quality water at the lowest cost possible in
an environmentally responsible manner, we sincerely appreciate the ongoing
support received from the City. To thank you for this support, we would like
to extend an invitation to the Council and City staff to be our guest at our
District Open House to be held on Thursday, May 14, 1998, at 5:30 P.M.
Kindly RSVP to Ms. Jo Ann Angelico of our Community Relations staff on or
before May 5, 1998.
Very truly yours,
WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
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SANDRA OLSON
Assistant to the General Manager
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Enclosure
SAMPLE
WATER AWARENESS MONTH
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, water is California's most precious natural resource, and;
WHEREAS, the drought years of 1987 — 1993 taught Californians the
importance of conserving water for the health and welfare of the state,
and;
WHEREAS, residents, local government, and business have successfully
decreased the use of water in California, and;
WHEREAS, all Californians need to continue to conserve water and to
use water wisely, and;
WHEREAS, during the month of May, the CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
joins with the Walnut Valley Water District and the California Water
Awareness Campaign, (composed of various urban and agricultural water
agencies, cities, farm bureaus and other organizations,) to work to
increase understanding of water and to make water conservation a way of
life.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR does hereby proclaim May 1998 as Water Awareness
Month and urges all citizens to join in supporting local water
organizations in their effort to help Californians "Use Water Wisely -It's a
Way of Life."
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
APRIL 7, 1998
STUDY SESSION:
Strategic Planning, 5:00 p.m.
Adjourned to Closed Session at 6:00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION: G.C. Section 54956.9, discussion of proposed
initiation of litigation by the City.
ACA/Susskind announced that direction was given to staff by Council but that no
action was taken.
2. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Herrera called the meeting to order at 6:43
p.m., in the SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Thom Pruitt
INVOCATION: Dr. Ted Martinez, Evangelical Free Church of
Walnut
ROLL CALL: Council Members Ansari, Huff, O'Connor, Mayor
Pro Tem Chang, Mayor Herrera
Also present were: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Amanda Susskind,
Assistant City Attorney; James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; David Liu, Deputy
Public Works Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Communications
and Marketing Director Mike Nelson; Linda Magnuson, Assistant Finance Director
and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented.
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
3.1 Presented Certificates of Recognition to Parks Master Plan Subcommittee
Members.
3.2 Presented Certificates of Recognition to Sponsors of the "Friends of the
Library Wine Tasting Soiree."
3.3 Proclaimed April 19 through April 26, 1998 as "Children of the Holocaust:
Their Memories, Our Legacy."
3.4 Proclaimed April 19 through April 25, 1998 as "National Library Week."
3.5 Proclaimed April as "Earthquake Preparedness Month."
3.6 Walnut Sheriff Captain Richard Martinez introduced the new D.B. Team
Sergeant, Bill Flannery.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Dr. Lawrence Rhodes spoke in opposition
621 and SB 2102 relating to dog and cat breeding and sales. He encouraged
citizens to write to their legislators requesting defeat of these bills.
APRIL 7, 1998 PAGE 2
Thom Pruitt, D.B. Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading Organization, thanked
City officials and staff for their support of the April 6, 1998 Invitation Golf
Tournament fundraiser. He invited City officials to participate in the group's April
24, 1998 chili cook -off which will be held at Kick's Sports Bar at 7:00 p.m. He
stated that his organization would be participating in the City's 9th Anniversary
Celebration.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 OFF-SITE PARKING TASK FORCE - April 8, 1998 - 6:30 p.m., AQMD CC -2,
21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.2 TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - April 9, 1998 -7:00 p.m.,
AQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.3 SOLID WASTE TASK FORCE - April 13, 1998 - 6:30 p.m., CC -2, 21865 E.
Copley Dr.
5.4 PLANNING COMMISSION - April 14, 1998 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD Auditorium,
21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.5 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ROUNDUP - Saturday, April 18, 1998
- 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Gateway Corporate Center, 1300 Bridge Gate Dr.
5.6 9TH ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - Sunday, April 19, 1998 -
12:00 p.m., (Noon) to 5:00 p.m., Peterson Park, 24142 E. Sylvan Glen Dr.
5.7 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - April 21, 1998 - 6:30 p.m., AQMD Auditorium,
21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.8 FRIENDS OF LIBRARY WINE TASTING SOIREE - April 26, 1998 - 2:00
p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Shilo Hilltop, 3101 Temple Ave.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: MPT/Chang moved, C/Ansari seconded, to
approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Items No. 6.6 and 6.8. Motion
carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Huff, O'Connor, MPT/Chang,
M/Herrera
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
6.1 APPROVED MINUTES:
6.1 .1 Regular Meeting of March 3, 1998 - As corrected.
6.1.2 Study Session of March 17, 1998 - As corrected.
6.1.3 Regular Meeting of March 17, 1998 - As corrected.
6.1.4 Special Meeting of March 24, 1998 - As submitted.
6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
- Regular Meeting of February 26, 1998.
6.3 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - dated April 7, 1998 in the amount of
APRIL 7, 1998
$671,927.86.
PAGE 3
6.4 REVIEWED AND APPROVED TREASURER'S REPORT - for February,
1998.
6.5 DENIED CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - Filed by Indradi Agusaputra on March 16,
1998 and referred the matter for further action to Carl Warren & Co., the
City's Risk Manager.
6.7 APPROVED CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR PETERSON PARK
IMPROVEMENTS WITH CATHCART/BEGIN ASSOCIATES FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR D & J
ENGINEERING FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - in the amount of $1,300
for reimbursable expenditures for Cathcart/Begin Assoc. and a contract
amendment with D & J Engineering for $3,000 for inspection services.
6.9 AUTHORIZED ADDITIONAL TEMPORARY SERVICES WITH TIME OUT
PERSONNEL SERVICES - in the amount of $6,000 to be provided by Time
Out Personnel Services for secretarial services in the Planning Division.
MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR:
6.6 RESOLUTION NO. 98-19: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD STREET REHABILITATION
PROJECT FROM PALOMINO DRIVE TO THE NORTHERLY CITY LIMIT AT
TEMPLE AVENUE, IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS - C/O'Connor
requested information from staff regarding notification to the area
businesses to be affected by the project.
CM/Belanger stated that notices will be prepared and sent as soon as bids
are let. Signage will be located in the area directing the public to the
affected businesses. Residents will not be notified because they are not
directly affected.
C/O'Connor asked that notices of the proposed construction date be sent to
the businesses as soon as possible.
CM/Belanger reported that meetings will be held with affected business
owners to keep them apprised of construction plans and potential
interference with ingress/egress as they may occur.
Following discussion, C/Huff moved, MPT/Chang seconded, to adopt
Resolution No. 98-19 and notify the affected businesses as soon as
possible. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
APRIL 7, 1998 PAGE 4
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Huff, O'Connor, MPT/Chang,
M/Herrera
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
6.8 APPROVED AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT FOR MINUTE SECRETARY
SERVICES - in the amount of $1,500 to include minutes for Off -Site Parking
and Solid Waste Standards Task Forces. C/O'Connor asked who approves
the task force minutes.
M/Herrera did not believe it is necessary for the minutes to be approved
because the minutes are for the City Council's information only.
C/O'Connor stated that she has received calls from the Off -Site Parking task
force members who are concerned that there is no approval process.
C/Ansari stated that she has received complaints from the Traffic and
Transportation Commission that their minutes do not always project the
essence statements. She has also experienced this with respect to the
transcription of her statements. She recommended that Council discuss this
matter.
M/Herrera stated that perhaps meeting minutes should be "action" minutes
only in order to eliminate context -related transcription problems.
CM/Belanger explained that task force minutes are not required and
approval of the minutes may be decided by the task force members.
M/Herrera explained that the task forces are temporary and are not the same
type of bodies as the official Commissions.
Following discussion, MPT/Chang moved, C/Huff seconded, to authorize the
City Manager to amend the existing contract agreement with Carol A. Dennis
for Minute Secretary services from $23,000 to $24,500, an increase of
$1,500, to include minutes for Off -Site Parking and Solid Waste Standards
Task Forces. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Huff, MPT/Chang, M/Herrera
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - O'Connor
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7.1 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT (ZCA 97-1)
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE DRAFT DEVELOPMENT CODE, ARTICLES
IV AND V - DCM/DeStefano reported that on December 9, 1997, the
APRIL 7, 1998 PAGE 5
Planning Commission recommended approval of the draft Development
Code and Citywide Design Guidelines. In December, these documents were
transmitted to Council and a series of 4 study sessions were conducted.
This is the 2nd of 4 public hearings on the Draft Code. Articles IV and V
discuss development permit procedures and Development Code
administration.
Consultant Bruce Jacobson presented an overview of Articles IV and V.
M/Herrera opened the public hearing.
Jerry Hamilton, 1429 Copper Mountain Dr., asked Council to carefully
consider the contents of the Development Code.
There being no further testimony offered, M/Herrera continued the public
hearing to April 21, 1998 for review of Article III.
8. OLD BUSINESS:
8.1 RESOLUTION NO. 98 -XX: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING THE FOLLOWING
IMPROVEMENTS AS PART OF THE DIAMOND BAR SCHOOL SAFETY
STUDY AT ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CASTLE ROCK
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CHAPARRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL, DIAMOND BAR
HIGH SCHOOL, DIAMOND POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GOLDEN
SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LORBEER MIDDLE SCHOOL, MAPLE
HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, QUAIL SUMMIT ELEMENTARY, SOUTH
POINTE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND WALNUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
DPWD/Liu presented staffs report. Joe Foust, Austin -Foust Associates, Inc.
presented an overview of the study process.
CM/Belanger listed the following recommendations for each school:
A. DIAMOND BAR HIGH SCHOOL
Open up the Brea Canyon Road Driveway to all traffic both in
and out.
2. Extend red curb on the east side of Brea Canyon Road south
of Pathfinder Road to 140 feet south of the crosswalk to
lengthen the northbound right -turn pocket.
3. Install diagonal parking on the east side of Brea Canyon Road
between Pathfinder Road and Fountain Springs Road and
remove parking restrictions on Brea Canyon Road.
4. Post additional "One -Hour Parking, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on
School Days" signs on Evergreen Springs Drive, Birch Hill
Drive and Lost River Drive; on Evergreen Springs Drive, west
APRIL 7, 1998 PAGE 6
and east sides to Birch Hill Drive, the existing "No Parking,
7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. School Days Only" signs should be
changed to "No Parking, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on School
Days", on Evergreen Springs Drive from Birch Hill Drive to
Sunbright Drive, and on Birch Hill Drive and Lost River Drive,
the existing "One -House Parking, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.,
School Days Only" signs should be changed to "One -House
Parking, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on School Days".
5. Add east -west left -turn phasing and north -south split phasing
to Brea Canyon Road and Pathfinder Road signal.
6. Add east west left -turn phasing to Evergreen Springs Drive
and Pathfinder Road signal.
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $62,600.
B. CHAPARRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
1. Remove speed humps in parking lot.
2. Repaint existing crosswalk on Spruce Tree Drive in front of the
school as yellow ladder -type crosswalk.
3. Review and re -time the existing traffic signal at Diamond Bar
Boulevard and Mountain Laurel Way.
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $850.
C. LORBEER MIDDLE SCHOOL
1. Create a passenger loading zone in front of the school on
Diamond Bar Boulevard by installation of "School Passenger
Loading Zone, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on School Days" signs
and painting the curb white, while retaining a portion of red
curb to serve as a right -turn lane into the driveways.
2. Prohibit left -turn movement from the parking lots onto Diamond
Bar Boulevard by installation of physical barriers.
3. Widen lower parking lot driveway by moving the gatepost out
of the travelway.
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $10,300.
D. SOUTH POINTE MIDDLE SCHOOL
1. Install a new ladder -type crosswalk across Blackhawk Drive at
Lemon Avenue.
2. Upgrade existing crosswalk across Lemon Avenue at
Blackhawk Drive to the ladder -type.
APRIL 7, 1998 PAGE 7
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $500.
E. ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1. Install painted crosswalk across the north leg of Prospectors
Road at Beaverhead Drive.
2. Install painted crosswalk with high -visibility yellow ladder -type
marking across Clearview Crest Drive beside the school at
Chicora Drive.
3. Repaint existing crosswalk on Beaverhead Drive at
Cottonwood Cove Drive with high -visibility ladder -type
marking.
4. Replace existing "No Parking" signs on Beaverhead Drive with
"School Passenger Loading Zone, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on
School Days" signs and repaint white curb.
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $1,050.
F. CASTLE ROCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1. Post "No U-turn" signs along Castle Rock Road in front of the
school.
2. Move the crossing guard on Brea Canyon Road to Castle
Rock Road in front of the school and install a ladder -type
crosswalk to facilitate students to cross the street.
3. Install 10 feet of red curb on both sides of the parking lot
southern driveway to allow buses the right to exit.
4. Install protective barriers (i.e., guard railing) outside the
supervised back gate on Brea Canyon Road to separate
parked cars from waiting children.
5. Repaint white curb in front of school and install "School
Passenger Loading Zone, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on School
Days" signs.
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $2,050.
G. DIAMOND POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1. Re -time the existing signal timing to red at Golden Springs
Drive and Sunset Crossing Road.
2. Post "No Student Loading/Unloading" signs on Golden Springs
Drive.
3. Post "School Passenger Loading Zone, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
on School Days" signs in front of school.
4. Add 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on School Days" to existing "No
Parking" signs on Sunset Crossing Road.
APRIL 7, 1998 PAGE 8
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $700.
H. EVERGREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1. Prohibit left -turns into the parking lot from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. on school days.
2. Paint knuckle curve curb red to prohibit parking.
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $400.
GOLDEN SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1. Post "No Student Loading/Unloading" signs to supplement the
red curb on the west side of Golden Springs Drive at Ballena
Drive to prevent any passenger loading/unloading.
2. Install a yellow ladder -type crosswalk across EI Encino Drive
at Meadowfalls Drive at the rear of the school.
3. Both the existing as well as the new school crosswalk installed
adjacent to the school grounds be ladder -type.
4. Repaint the existing white passenger loading zone on Ballena
Drive and supplement with curb legends "School Passenger
Loading Zone, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on School Days".
5. Re -time the existing signal at Golden Springs Drive and
Ballena Drive.
6. Pave the area in front of the access gate on EI Encino Drive.
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $2,400.
J. MAPLE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1. Remove existing crosswalk from location north of school
parking lot driveway and relocate existing crossing guard to a
consolidated student crossing directly in front of the school on
Maple Hill Road and install a new ladder -type crosswalk
directly in front of the school on Maple Hill Road.
2. Relocate existing crossing guard to the new crosswalk on
Maple Hill Road.
3. Prohibit U -Turns on Eaglefen Drive.
4. Periodically use radar speed trailer on Maple Hill Road.
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $850.
K. QUAIL SUMMIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
No improvements recommended at this time. Circulation and
dropoff/pickup operation should be re-evaluated after the
APRIL 7, 1998 PAGE 9
construction is completed.
L. WALNUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Remove existing crosswalk on Glenwick Avenue and relocate
to the south side of the parking lot exist driveway painted with
high visibility ladder -type markings.
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $500.
CM/Belanger stated that school officials and principals reviewed the
recommendations and expressed support of the improvements. The total
estimated cost for all proposed improvements is about $100,000.
Dr. Ron Hockwalt, Walnut Valley Unified School District Superintendent,
spoke in support of the consultant's recommendations. He commended
Austin -Foust Associates, Inc. and DPWD/Liu for their efforts. In response
to C/Huffs comments that the City can never fully accommodate the school's
needs during the 10 morning and afternoon minutes that the facilities are
affected, he stated that the schools and roads were built to serve community
neighborhoods with students walking to the facilities. In lieu of this, the City
and the schools must now compensate for unintended uses. In his opinion,
the final recommendations are reasonable.
Dr. Hockwalt responded to M/Herrera's concern regarding the
recommendation to remove the speed bumps at Chaparral Middle School
stating that the speed bumps are too high and cause a disruption in traffic
flow at peak hours.
C/O'Connor said she cannot concur with the recommendation to remove the
speed humps because of the extreme safety hazard to the youth who
participate in evening activities.
Clay Chaput, Pomona Unified School District Superintendent, spoke in
support of the School Traffic Study recommendations.
Audrey Hamilton, 1249 Copper Mountain Dr., expressed concern regarding
the Quail Summit Elementary School drive-through and lack of off-street
parking. She explained that, instead of parking on the street to pick up their
children, parents remain in the drive-through area which causes vehicular
and bus traffic to back up and impede traffic flow on Quail Summit Drive.
She suggested that parents park on Meadowglen Road and Winterwood
Lane, walk to school property, pick up their children and walk back to their
cars. She believed that if the school closed the parking lot, the traffic flow
would improve.
APRIL 7, 1998 PAGE 10
Mr. Hamilton said that if people are breaking the law at school sites, they
should be ticketed. He is very concerned that a fatal accident will occur at
Quail Summit Elementary School because people become anxious and when
they pass vehicles parked on the street, they enter the oncoming traffic lane
on a blind curve.
Keith Cunde, Harmony Hill Dr., said that he cannot get out of his driveway
between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on school mornings. Harmony Hill Dr. is
a very narrow street with cars parked on both sides. He believed the
Sheriffs Department should write more tickets in the area. He suggested
that the City give Proposition A funds to the school districts to subsidize bus
charges and allow more students to ride the buses.
Jack Istik, 22607 Dry Creek Rd., said Mr. Foust presented items for which
he had received concurrence from the officials. He believed the school
districts have a moral obligation to the citizens to provide safe ingress and
egress for the students.
CM/Belanger responded to Mr. Cunde that Proposition A and C funds are
restricted and cannot be used to supplement bus fees.
C/O'Connor stated that Walnut Valley Unified School District provides bus
service for D.B. students but that Pomona Unified does not.
C/Ansari asked how many parents were issued tickets for illegal parking in
front of schools during the past year.
Mr. Hamilton said the videotapes are not accurate.
Mr. Cunde suggested that school districts stagger school hours.
Dr. Hockwalt responded that school hour staggering was eliminated with the
institution of longer school hours. He said the District believes that, by
staggering classes, parents may have to make more than one trip to the
school.
C/Ansari said she would like to know the school session times for Evergreen
Elementary School and Diamond Bar High School to determine if scheduling
can be adjusted to help the traffic flow.
M/Herrera stated this information will be available for the City Council Study
Session.
CM/Belanger explained to C/O'Connor that white curbing is intended to be
used for loading and unloading. Signage in conjunction with the white
curbing indicates the hours of restriction and allows enforcement. Gas tax
APRIL 7, 1998 PAGE 11
monies and possibly Proposition C funds could be used to subsidize some
activities related to the street such as striping. He indicated that these
matters will be fully explained during the City Council's Study Session. The
Chaparral Middle School speed humps are located on school property and
are, therefore, the property of the school. If the City chose to involve itself
in any onsite activities, it would be a cooperative venture between the school
and the City. The school does not need the City's approval to eliminate the
speed bumps.
C/O'Connor thanked the City for implementing the school crossing guard at
Del Sol Ln. and Sunset Crossing Rd. for Diamond Point Elementary School.
CM/Belanger explained that certain recommendations have been
implemented. Issues that concern the areas outside of school property need
to be considered by Council.
Mr. Cunde suggested that the school districts should initiate an educational
program to encourage school bus use.
C/O'Connor moved, C/Ansari seconded, to continue the matter to a 4:00 p.m.
City Council Study Session on Tuesday, April 21, 1998. Motion carried with
the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Huff, O'Connor, MPT/Chang,
M/Herrera
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
CM/Belanger pointed out that the City received a letter of comments on this
matter from Gary Werner.
8.2 INLAND VALLEY CAPITAL CORPORATION (IVCC). C/O'Connor asked
what commitments the IVCC had received to date.
Blanca Arrellano responded that the City of Pomona and Fontana have each
committed $50,000 for IVCC administrative and operation costs. With a
commitment from D.B., IVCC would have the financial startup capital to
begin application for lender's licensing. The banks will not commit absent
the community participation. The cities provide the administrative and
operating funds; the banks/lending institutions loan the monies to
businesses (the loan pool). Riverside, Orange and San Diego Counties
have contributed grant monies toward the formation of the IVCC.
C/O'Connor read a statement of opposition from resident Al Rumpilla.
C/Ansari moved, M/Herrera seconded, to approve a non-binding expression
APRIL 7, 1998 PAGE 12
of interest in the Inland Valley Capital Corporation in the amount of $25,000.
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, MPT/Chang, M/Herrera
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Huff, O'Connor
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9.1 COUNCIL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. C/Huff moved, MPT/Chang
seconded, to adopt the 1998-1999 City Council Goals and Objectives priority
rankings. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Huff, O'Connor, MPT/Chang,
M/Herrera
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
9.2 MATTER OF OPPOSITION TO PROPOSITION 223, "SCHOOLS,
SPENDING LIMITS ON ADMINISTRATION" - Dr. Ron Hockwalt, WVUSD
Superintendent, explained why the school district opposes the measure and
asked for the City's support in defeating this proposition.
C/Huff moved, C/Ansari seconded, to direct staff to prepare a Resolution of
Opposition for consideration at the April 21, 1998 City Council meeting.
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Huff, O'Connor, MPT/Chang,
M/Herrera
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING: 10:20 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 10:23 p.m.
10. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS: MPT/Chang welcomed Standard Bank
to the community. The bank donated $1,000 to the Friends of the Library for the
Mother's Day drawing and offers use of its conference rooms to the city's non-profit
organizations at no charge.
C/O'Connor reported that she attended the CLOUT Technology in School's
conference held at Chaffee College. She encouraged everyone to attend the 9th
Anniversary Celebration on April 19, 1998.
C/Huff stated that on March 26 he and M/Herrera met with Chino Hills officials to
APRIL 7, 1998 PAGE 13
discuss the formation of a Joint Planning Agency for D.B., Chino Hills and Industry.
On March 27, he presented testimony in South EI Monte regarding the Alameda
Corridor East's impact on the San Gabriel Valley. On March 28, he attended the
South Pointe "Music at the Pointe" as liaison to the Walnut School District and
indicated that all Council Members attended the Chamber of Commerce Installation.
He congratulated incoming Chamber President Art O'Daly.
M/Herrera reported on the Economic Development Committee activities which
included attendance at the International Council for Shopping Centers workshop in
Long Beach and the League of Cities meeting.
11. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS: C/Ansari spoke about meeting with
Congressmen in Washington D.C. to encourage approval of a regional
transportation plan proposed by the Six Counties Association of Government. She
attended the Maple Hills Elementary School's Open House of Careers and a Cal
Poly Pomona meeting. She thanked the citizens for their suggestions to improve
the community.
MPT/Chang spoke about the negative financial impact that AB 1776 and 2001 will
have on D.B. and other cities. He urged citizens to express their opposition in
writing and recommended that this matter be placed on the April 21, 1998 meeting
agenda.
C/O'Connor stated that on March 19 she participated in the Rotary golf tournament
fundraiser. She and other Council Members attended the "Miss Diamond Bar
Pageant." She asked that Council invite the new court to a future meeting. She
participated in the Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading Association golf
tournament fundraiser. On March 30, all Council Members met in Sacramento with
Legislators to discuss proposed Legislative Bills and support the City's lobbyists.
On March 31, she attended a Waste Management Action Plan meeting in
Rosemead regarding how cities will cope with the closing of landfills. On Sunday,
April 5, she and M/Herrera attended the Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
sponsored by the Calvary Baptist Church in San Dimas. Also on Sunday, April 5,
she assisted the Lions Club in coloring 6,000 eggs. The Club will co-sponsor, with
the City, an Easter egg hunt at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 11 at Summitridge
Park. She welcomed "The Work Station", a new D.B. business which will hold its
grand opening on Thursday, April 8. She encouraged residents to support all new
D.B. businesses.
C/Huff welcomed Bob Marvin back home following surgery.
M/Herrera said that many Council Members attend the same functions. She spoke
about why the Legislative Bills highlighted by MPT/Chang should be opposed. She
seconded MPT/Chang's request to have staff prepare Resolutions of opposition and
place the matter on the April 21, 1998 City Council meeting.
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 12,1998
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair/Leonard-Colby called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. at the South Coast Air Quality
Management District Hearing Board Room, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Chair/Leonard-Colby.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioners: Chair Leonard -Colby, Vice Chair Virginkar and Commissioners
Istik, Morris and Nice.
Staff: Deputy Director of Public Works David Liu, Assistant Engineer Rose
Manela, and Administrative Assistant Tseday Aberra.
L APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of January 8, 1998.
C/Morris moved, VC/Virginkar seconded, to approve the minutes of January
8, 1998 as presented. Without objections, the motion was so ordered.
H. COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Chair/Leonard-Colby explained that C/Nice had throat surgery and will be keeping his
comments to a minimum.
M. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR - None
V. OLD BUSINESS - None
FEBRUARY 12. 1998 PAGE 2 T&T COMMISSION
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Request for a centerline striping on Armitos Place from Carpio Drive to
Leyland Drive.
AA/Aberra presented staffs report. Staff recommends that the Traffic and
Transportation Commission receive public input, discuss the matter and
recommend appropriate action.
There was no one present who wished to speak on this item.
Following discussion of mitigation measures including use of centerline
striping, Botts dots for centerline delineation, installation of warning signs,
C/Istik moved, C/Morris seconded, to recommend no striping at this time,
recommend as an initial mitigation measure the installation of warning signs to
regulatespeed as determined by staff scheduled placement of the Walnut
Sheriffs Department speed trailer at stop sign near the fire station on Armitos
Place, and monitor the area for effectiveness. The motion was carried 5-0 by
the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Istik, Morris, Nice, VC/Virginkar,
Chair/Leonard-Colby
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
B. Multi -way stop signs at 10 local area intersections.
DDPW/Liu presented staffs report. Staff recommends that the Traffic and
Transportation Commission receive public input and continue the matter to
March 12, 1998.
Carol Long, 1044 Summitridge Drive, said she is concerned about safety on
her street. She asked the reason the City has recommended against installing
speed humps. She requested installation of a stop sign or some appropriate
measure to slow the vehicle traffic on Summitridge Drive at Breckenridge
Court.
DDPW/Liu explained the criteria for warranting of stop signs.
Vince Corti, 1090 Summitridge Drive, said that he feels a stop sign is
desperately needed at Summitridge Drive and Breckenridge Court which is a
blind corner. He expressed his concern for family member's safety when
FEBRUARY 12, 1998 PAGE 3 T&T COMMISSION
attempting to back out of their driveway.
Fred Ying, 1438 Summitridge Drive, asked for installation of a stop sign at
Summitridge Drive and Breckenridge Court. He said that he must assist his
wife in backing out of the driveway onto the street because he is afraid an
accident will occur. He stated that he cannot let his children go outside of the
house because the vehicles are travelling at a high rate of speed. He indicated
he does not feel safe to travel at the posted speed limit and feels in jeopardy
when he makes a turn into his driveway. He implored the Commission to do
anything to slow the traffic.
Jesse Avella, 1124 Summitridge Drive, echoed the need for a stop sign at
Summitridge Drive and Breckenridge Court. He presented photographs of
accidents that have occurred in front of his home.
Barry Long, 1044 Summitridge Drive, spoke in favor of a stop sign installation
at the intersection of Summitridge Drive and Breckenridge Court. He said he
is concerned for the safety of the residents as well as the City's liability since
the City has been notified about the problem.
The Commission discussed mitigation measures recommended as a result of
traffic studies conducted in the City (speed humps and traffic separators) as
well as the benefits of stop sign installations to slow vehicular traffic speed in
the neighborhood tract.
Chair/Leonard-Colby thanked the audience members for their comments and
invited them to return for the March 12, 1998 Traffic and Transportation
Commission meeting. She encouraged them to follow the process through the
City Council's consideration.
Following discussion, the Commission concurred to continue the matter to
March 12, 1998, schedule a public hearing with notification to the residents,
and recommended consideration of the following: Increased enforcement in
the area of Summitridge Drive and Breckenridge Court; scheduled placement
of the speed trailer in the area, and promotion of a neighborhood public
awareness campaign.
C. Goals and Objectives of the Traffic and Transportation Commission.
Chair/Leonard-Colby asked the Commissioners to forward their rankings of
the goals and objectives to staff. The revised list will be presented to the
Commission at the March 12, 1998.
FEBRUARY 12, 1998 PAGE 4 T&T CONMISSION
VII. STATUS OF PREVIOUS ACTION ITEMS:
DDPW/Liu stated the final draft of the School Traffic Safety Study will be forwarded
to the City Council in March for its recommendation. He further stated that at its
January 20, 1998 meeting, the City Council approved removal of the "No Left Turn"
sign and red curbing and installation of "No Truck Parking" signs on the south side of
Fountain Springs Road between the Country Hills Town Center driveway and
Diamond Bar Boulevard.
VIII. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS:
Chair/Leonard-Colby pointed out that she has observed vehicles parked within the
ladder striping area on the Pathfinder Bridge.
AA/Aberra indicated that the Sheriffs Department is aware of the problem and has
been ticketing the offending vehicles.
C/Morris asked that in connection with next month's public hearing on the matter of
multi -way stop signs at 10 local area intersections study include consideration of and
recommendations for a stop sign installation at the intersection of Summitridge Drive
and Longview Drive.
C/Istik stated he feels that speed humps could be useful on Summitridge Drive and
Longview Drive.
C/Morris reiterated his concern that a speed hump policy should be given careful
citywide consideration.
C/Nice stated he believes that if a speed hum policy is considered, the policy should
include two-thirds approval by neighborhood residents and 100 percent approval of
residents living at the site of the installation.
VCNirginkar reminded the Commission that the direction to staff regarding no speed
humps in the City of Diamond Bar has been very clear. He pointed out the legal
implications and the impediment to fire department and sheriffs department services.
DDPW/Liu stated that staff is concerned about the safety issues in the Summitridge
area and the City's traffic consultant is researching the area along with many other
areas in the City for recommendation. The completed study and mitigation
recommendations will be presented at the March meeting.
FEBRUARI 12, 1998 PAGE 5 T&T COMMISSION
IX. ITEMS FROM STAFF:
DDPW/Liu stated that the street name sign at the intersection of Coyote Springs Drive
and Sand Ridge Road has been replaced. The signal timing for the eastbound Grand
Avenue;/northbound Summitridge Drive green arrow was reported to Los Angeles
County on January 22, 1998. The request to trim shrubbery at the southeast corner of
northbound Diamond Bar Boulevard at westbound SR 60 on/offramp was forwarded
to CalTrans on January 23, 1998.
X. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
DDPW/Liu explained that a consultant will be selected to complete the Grand Avenue
Bike Lane Study.
Chair/Leonard-Colby reported on the first Off -Site Parking Task Force meeting held
on February 11, 1998. She encouraged the Commissioners to attend one or two of the
meetings held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Room
CC -2 of each month through June, 1998.
Chair/Leonard-Colby announced that Sgt. Rawlings will be retiring from the Walnut
Sheriffs Department.
Chair/Leonard-Colby congratulated AA/Aberra on her recent marriage.
DDPW/Liu pointed out that in response to C/Istik's inquiry, the Commission was
furnished a memo from AstP/Lungu regarding the billboard sign located at 1220 Brea
Canyon Road.
XL SCHEDULE OF FUTURE CITY MEETINGS:
As presented.
FEBRUARY 12, 1998 PAGE 6 TiT COMMISSION
XII. ADJOURNMENT:
C/Istik moved, C/Morris seconded to adjourn the meeting. There being no further
business to come before the Traffic and Transportation Commission Chair/Leonard-
Colby adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m. to March 12, 1998.
Respectfully,
/s/ David G.Liu
David G. Liu
Secretary
Attest:
/s/ Joyce Leonard -Colby
Joyce Leonard -Colby
Chair
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Herrera and CCoouncilmember O'Connor
;
FROM: Linda G. MagnusonAssistant Finance Director
SUBJECT: Voucher Register, April 21, 1998
DATE: April 20, 1998
Attached is the Voucher Register dated April 21, 1998. 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 Calendar.
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 April 21, 1998 have been
reviewed, approved, and recommended for payment. Payments are
hereby allowed from the following funds in these amounts:
001
General Fund
112
Prop A Fund -Transit Fund
115
Int. Waste Mgt Fund
118
Air Quality Improvement
125
CDBG Fund
126
COPS Fund
138
LLAD #38 Fund
139
LLAD #39 Fund
141
LLAD #41 Fund
250
CIP Fund
TOTAL ALL FUNDS
APPROVED BY:
Linda G. Mag son
Assistant Finance Director
I/ V,� 0 - �
Terrence L. Belanger
City Manager
$249,808.34
7,566.36
33.63
Fund 279.28
147.84
445.84
5,081.32
1,220.16
3,607.04
287,441.75
$555,631.56
— &4� 4mou�
Carol Herrera
Mayor
Deborah H. O'Connor
Councilmember
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Herrera and Councilmember O'Connor Co
FROM: Linda G. Magnuson, Assistant Finance Director
SUBJECT: Voucher Register, April 21, 1998
DATE: April 16, 1998
Attached is the Voucher Register dated April 21, 1998. 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 Calendar.
The checks will be produced after any recommendations and the final
approval is received.
Please review and sign the attached.
c --tell
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41K. vO
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:3014010-41'200--:3014010-41'200--
711` S120 u:6, IL
PROTRAIT ';EPLCMNT
97.43
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TOTAL VOUCHERS
97.43
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1124.16
TOTAL FREPAIDS
TOTAL VOUCHERS
506.,K6
TOTAL DUE VENDOR.
_
SCAN NATOA
OJI4030-42325—
.OTAL r"REPATDS
IDI
00
TOTAL VOUCHERS
91? .00
TOTAL DUE VEINUOR
31, Co
0014090-44000--
6197 4084 BANK CUiRIER SRVCS-APRIL
1 .6, 0 00
TOTAL PRE P A 1 D S
TOTAL VOUCHERS61
0
TOTAL "LtE "VENDOR
80. 00
3IR SFEEiY
lC!40*rj-42110--
. -CTIUNITY CALENDR COPIES
6820 24855
73.07
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TOTAL VOUC'.-4E}�'Q
721 7
TOTAL: -2 V-CNDCR
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TOTAL `,"E 1 "13'
I
2161.
TOTAL 'L -E VENUCR
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17.75
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17.7v
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144.90
WATER "HOS- LIST 39
742.00
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WATER - PETERSON BARK
114.21
TOTAL PREPAIDS
QO
TOTAL VOUCHERS
2,W80.45
TOTAL -,.t[E ZNEOR
2,9`'•0.45
2657 R`ECR'EAT I'GN REFUND
X0.00
TOTAL FREFAIDS
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TOTAL VOUCHERS
30.00
TOTAL DUE 4ENDCR
S,0.00
44279 RECREATION REFFUNE-AARP CL
111.00
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A IDS
�
1 0
TOTAL VOUCHERS
11.00
T 'J, I A. L DUE li'MOR
11.00
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AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA N0.
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
MEETING DATE: April 21,1998 REPORT DATE: April 14,1998
FROM: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager
TITLE: Exoneration of Landscaping Bond (Faithful Performance, Labor & Materials) for 669 Leyland Drive
(Lot 17, Tract 31977) in Diamond Bar.
SUMMARY: The principal, Alex Liang, requests a release of his Cash Deposit in Lieu of Landscaping Bond
in the amount of $10,000. The Principal has performed all work as required per the landscape plan on file with
the City.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve the exoneration of Investment CD,
in the amount of $10,000 posted with the City on August 22, 1997 and direct the City Clerk tb notify the
Principal and Surety of this action.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: _X_ Staff Report
_ Resolution(s)
Ordinance(s)
X Agreement(s)
EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION:
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST:
Public Hearing Notification
Bid Specification (on file in City Clerk's
office)
Other.
1. Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed
by the City Attorney? N/A Yes _No
2. Does the report require a majority or a 415 vote? Majority
3. Has environmental impact been assessed? N/A —Yes _ No
4. Has the report been reviewed by a Commission? N/A —Yes _ No
Which Commission?
5. Are other departments affected by the report? NIA —Yes _ No
Report discussed with the following affected departments:
REVIEWED BY:
e]_
Terrence L. Bela ger J eStefano
City Manager Deputy City Manager
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
AGENDA NO.
MEETING DATE: April 21,1998
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager
SUBJECT: Exoneration of Landscaping Bond (Faithful Performance, Labor & Material) for
669 Leyland Drive (Lot 17, Tract 31977) in Diamond Bar.
ISSUE STATEMENT
Consider exoneration of Cash Deposit in Lieu of Landscaping Bond for improvement security as required with the
conditions for Administrative Development Review 95-14 (ADR Resolution 95-17).
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the exoneration of the Investment CD, in the amount of $10,000 posted
with the City on August 22, 1997 and that the City Clerk notify the Principal and Surety of this action.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
This action has no fiscal impact on the City.
BACKGROUND
The applicant received approval of Administrative Development Review 95-14 on May 8, 1995 to construct a two-story,
5,000 square foot single family residence at 669 Leyland Drive. The City entered into an agreement with Alex Shuming
Liang to complete landscaping localed at 669 Leyland Drive, Diamond Bar. The owner guaranteed faithful performance
of this agreement by posting with the City on August 22, 1997 a cash deposit for landscaping. The installed landscaping
has been approved by the City on January 27, 1998.
DISCUSSION
The following bond is recommended for exoneration:
Account Number: Investment CD, Cash Deposit in Lieu of Grading Bond
(Acct No. 11978293, EastWest Bank branch 0009014)
Amount $10,000.00
Reason: All landscaping has been completed and approved by the City.
PREPARED BY
Gp6A,:54,
Catherine Johnson
Senior Planner
February 27, 1998
Planning Department
City of Diamond Bar
21660 E. Copley Drive
Suite 100
Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4177
Re: Cash Landscaping Bond on Lot 17 Tract 31977
I hereby request to release the cash deposit of $10,000 of the
landscaping bond on my property located on Lot 17, Tract 31977,
aka 669 Leyland Drive.
A copy of acknowledgement of the financial institute attached for
your reference.
Sincerely yours,,
Alex Shuming Liang
Property Owner
669 Leyland Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
CASH DEPOSIT LST LIEU OF L&NDSCAPL iG BOND
Last 17, Tract 31977,
ala 669 Leyland DrWe, Diamond Bar
knMFLZ PERF,OILMANCF�, LABOR & I�ATERI�3LS'
,k-NO`�EDGENi�+-T �,YD COYSE�i'f OF
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hereby ac owied�es :,at Ale ung, 1"fi25 Mail tiNine Street. E'i 1�ionw, C1 91"x- (hereinafter
'De_vositor') has demoted with Financial Institution the sum of 510,000_
F mon acknowiedges and agees that the foregoinco
g deposit stands in the haute of the
Cuv of Diamond Bar. a California muddPal corPoration (hereinafter the 'City'), and that the City is the
owner of such account- No funds shall be withdrawn from said w=mt without the express, written
consseat of me C: -,v: ?rovided, that any interest earned on the deposit shall beiong o the
Depositor.
The Fiaanciai institution further aclMOwiedg'es and ams that upon written instructions ;rom the
at,, F�cj2j Insunmon shall immediatdy pay to the City such amount (not exceeding, in the ag ie,
the sum specified above) as may be nested by City. Financial Institution further aclmowledges and
agr.es that such fi=cs shall be paid to :he Ctv notwithstanding anv contrary instructions '-tat tnav have
been ?iver, by he
Finan.:aiaszimtion 2DIe.Sen:5 :o C tv and ',"mTanLs mat :.e '.IlIIIe ait:ollIIt of the ?rII1C,:ie On
cecosit as �_: . cec _e.�in is in_s�;er Mrougl ::.e `edema ^eros t fish.-ancr Coroo� on i ICS or :e
weai SaN:^,oc a;,c �oan Insuraz. ce Corporation �FSSI.IC}.
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AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA NO.
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
MEETING DATE: April 21, 1998 REPORT DATE: April 15, 1998
FROM: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager
TITLE: Crossing Guard Services Contract Amendment
SUMMARY: As a result of the Diamond Bar School Safety/Traffic study, the intersection of
Sunset Crossing Road and Del Sol Lane began to receive a crossing guard service on March 23,
1998. This intersection brings the total number of intersections to twelve (12). The current
contract amount needs to be amended from $55,000 to $57,200, an increase of $2,200, in order
to cover costs for the remainder of the school year (15 weeks).
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to amend the existing
crossing guard contract agreement with International Services, Inc. from $55,000 to $57,200, an
increase of $2,200 to provide service at the intersection of Sunset Crossing Road and Del Sol
Lane.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: X Staff Report — Public Hearing Notification
_ Resolution(s) — Bid Specification (on file in City
Clerk's office)
— Ordinance(s) X Other: Amendment No. 1
— Agreement(s)
EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION:
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST:
1. Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been — Yes — No
reviewed by the City Attorney? N/A
2. Does the report require a majority vote? Majority —Yes — No
3. Has environmental impact been assessed? N/A — Yes — No
4. Has the report been reviewed by a Commission? N/A — Yes —No
Which Commission?
5. Are other departments affected by the report? N/A —Yes — No
Report discussed with the following affected departments:
REVIEWED BY:
Terrence L. Belan r James DeStefano David G. Liu
City Manager Deputy City Manager Deputy Director of Public Works
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
AGENDA NO. _
MEETING DATE: April 21, 1998
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager
SUBJECT: Crossing Guard Services Contract Amendment
ISSUE STATEMENT:
Amend existing contract agreement for crossing guard services to provide service at the
intersection of Sunset Crossing Road and Del Sol Lane.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council authorize the Mayor to amend the existing crossing guard contract
agreement with International Services, Inc. from $55,000 to $57,200, an increase of $2,200, to
provide service at the intersection of Sunset Crossing Road and Del Sol Lane.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
For the remainder of the school year (15 weeks), crossing guard service for one intersection is
estimated to cost $2,200. This amount will be funded through Public Safety - Law Enforcement
account.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
As part of the Diamond Bar School Safety/Traffic Study, the intersection of Sunset Crossing
Road and Del Sol Lane, near Diamond Point Elementary School, was identified as an area
warranted for a crossing guard. As a result, International Services, Inc. began to provide service
at this intersection beginning on March 23, 1998, bringing the total number of intersections
covered to twelve (12).
Since the FY 1997-98 budget allows for eleven (11) intersections, the addition of an intersection
requires the current budget be adjusted. Staff estimates the cost of providing service at one
intersection to be $2,200 for the months of April, May, June, and half of July, 1998. This amount
is based on a 15 -week schedule with a minimum of three (3) hours of coverage per day (Monday
through Friday) at an hourly rate of $9.45.
Prepared By: David G. Liu/Tseday Aberra
AFlr=1S-9B 11:25 City of Diamond Bar 909-861-3117 P-01
AMB,NDMFNT NO, I TO THE M Y'S PROFLSSIONAL
SZAVICRS AFOR CROSSING GUARD SZRVYCEB
This Agfoctn a (Annesndmesnt No. l) is trade and entered into this _ day cf
1999, between the CITY OF DIAMOND HAIL. a Muaic O C0gW4tion(hW6iA5ftW "famed to as
"CITY") and International Services. Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT") -
A. Recitals:
(i) The CITY atered into an Ag eanmu with fateraatienal Savices, IMK- to
provide Crossing Grafi Services, which the Agreenont was dated Aurae 17, 1997 (hereinafter
r 6 Led to as "A MMnnt").
(u) The CITY requestod for additional asin
oag Ward rewires to inciyda the
intersection of Sunset Crossing Road and Del Sol Lane.
(iii) The CONSULTANT agreed to provide crossing guard services at the
intcrsoctim of Sunset Crossing Road and Det Sol Lane in accordance anth the term int the
A,gfeettnent, and said xwvkn shall be provided for s novo-excaed amount otS2,200 for the Months
of April, May. hoe, and July, 1991.
(iv) h is in the CrMs boat interest to MMW the ASrOwn4ed for the services in
erder to amore comdaay and w,bn,;ty of the services already being provided by CONSULTANT.
Now, THEREFORE, it is agreed by and between CITY and CONSULTANT:
Section 1: Section 3 of the Agreement is hereby amended to nand as follows:
"3. Compens*tion. CITY agrees to Compensate Cotaultant for each
setvioe which CONSULTANT pa fW= to the satisfaction of City in compliance with the schedule
ad forth in FAWks "B". Payment will be made only attar wbmissien of proper monthly invoices in
the form apvdSed by City. Taal payment to CONSULTANT pursuant to this Al reemexnt sbdl not
exceed FiM4KVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS (S57,2A0)_"
Section 2. Each party to this Amendment No. I sclmowledges that no
representation by any party which is not embodied herein not any other aVVCM WK, dstetAWWM or
promise
not conukwd in this Ammkoent No. 1 shall be valid wd binding. Any modification of this
AmandmeM No. 1 shall be effective only if it is in waiting signed by the parties.
Apr -15-98 11:26 City of Diamond Bar 909-8$1-3117 P-02
IN W1T qM wHERROF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendawit No.
I as of the day and year first set forth above.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
City Attorney
ATTEST:
CONSULTANT:
INTERNATIONAL SERVICES, INC-
2u3cixtrd DeLong
Vice President
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
City Clerk Carol Herrera
Mayor
BATE;
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AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CMTS PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGRI M"M FOR CROSSING GUARD SERVICES
Haig AgrMnynt (Amendment No. 1) is made and entered into this _ day of�,
1998, between the CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, a Municipal Cotporation(hea rvin4of re wand to as
"CITY") and Intereational Services. Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT").
A. Recitals:
(i) The CITY entered into an Agreement with International Seavices, Inc. to
provide Crossing Guard Services, which the Agreement was dated June 17, 1997 (hereinafter
referred to as "Affeemow").
(ii) The CITY requested for additional crossing guard services to include the
intersection of Sunset Crossing Road and Del Sol Lane.
(iii) The CONSULTANT agreed to provide crossing guard services at the
intersection of Sunset Crossing Road and Del Sol Lane in aecordanee with the term% in the
Agrmm mut, end said auvice shell be provided for a tot -to -atoned amount of 52,200 for the nwaths
of April. May, June, atad July, 1998.
(iv) It is in the Cl1 Y's best interest to amend the Agreement for the servioee in
order to onsure consistency and continuity of the sa vices already being Provided by CONSULTANT.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by and between CITY and CONSULTANT;
Section 1: Section 3 of the Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows:
"3. Compew mtion. CITY agrees to compemte COMWtant fof each
service which CONSULTANT performs to the satisfaction of City in compliance with the schedule
set forth in Exhibits "B". Payment will be made only alta submission of proper monthly invoices in
the fearer spoa5ed by City. Total payment to CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement shall not
exceed FIM -SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS (S57,2N)."
Section 2. Each party to this Ar+nondtnent No. 1 acicnowlodges that no
representation by any party which is teat embodied herein not any other agnmuent, "Ment, of
prwtise tact contained in this Anvsk tteettt No- 1 *vJ1 be valid and binding. Any modification of this
Ami No. 1 shall be effective only if it is in writing signed by the panics.
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA N0.
TO: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager
MEETING DATE: April 21,1998 REPORT DATE: April 13,1998
FROM: Bob Rose, Community Services Director
TITLE: Contract Amendment with Landscape West, Inc. to provide Landscape Maintenance Services for
Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District #41.
SUMMARY: The City of Diamond Bar currently has a contract with Landscape West, Inc. to provide
landscape maintenance services for L.L.M.D. #41 for the annual cost of $35,400. Landscape West, Inc.
recently submitted a letter requesting an increase of $56 per month ($224 for the remainder of the 1997198
Fiscal Year) due to the Federal increase of the minimum wage to $5.75 per hour on March 1, 1998. Landscape
West, Inc. has had the L.L.M.D. #41 contractwith the City of Diamond Bar since the 1995/96 FY, Even though
Landscape West, Inc. has had the option to receive a Consumer Price Index (C.P.I.) increase each of the past
two times its contract has been extended, Landscape West, Inc. has refused those increase opportunities to
remain financially competitive in Diamond Bar. Landscape West, Inc. is requesting an increase at this time
because of the actual cost ramifications to Landscape West, Inc. due to the hike in the Federal minimum wage.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: It is recommended that the City Council approve the contract amendment with
Landscape West, Inc. to increase its contract for landscape maintenance services in L.L.M.D. #41 to $35,624,
or a total annual increase of $224 for the 1997/98 FY, effective March 1, 1998.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: X
X
EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION:
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST:
Staff Report _ Public Hearing Notification
Resolution(s) X Specifications (on file in City Clerk's office)
Ordinance(s) X Other: Contract Amendment
Agreement(s) Letter Requesting Increase
1. Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been
reviewed by the City Attorney?
2. Does the report require a majority vote?
3. Has environmental impact been assessed?
4. Has the report been reviewed by a Commission?
What Commission?
5. Are other departments affected by the report?
Report discussed with the following affected departments: n/a
REVIEWED BY:
U�"b-
Terrence L. Belang
City Manager
i
Jame estefano
Deputy City Manager
X Yes
_ No
X Yes
_ No
_ Yes
X No
Yes
X No
Yes X No
Bob Rose
Community Services Director
A,
LANDSCAPE WEST, INC.
February 6, 1998
Mr. Bob Rose
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
21660 E. Copley Drive, Suite 100
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Re: Public Landscape Maintenance
Prevailing Wage Increase
Dear Mr. Rose:
WAV
RECEIVED
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DIAMOND BAR
COMMUNITY SERVICES
In 1996, the Industrial Welfare Commission was instructed by the State of California to institute the
Living Wage Act of 1996 as set forth by the State of California and the Federal Government.
Until March 1, 1998, the act will not have an effect on Landscape West, Inc.'s employees who work
on our contract with your agency.
When we entered into the Landscape Maintenance agreement with your agency, the prevailing wage
was $5.50 per hour. We have paid at least the prevailing wage and we continue to pay the same
under the terms of our agreement. On March 1, 1998, the minimum wage will increase to $5.75 per
hour. This will be the new minimum wage until the State Industrial Welfare Commission sets a new
prevailing wage for Public Works Contract Employees. The new minimum wage now exceeds the
prevailing wage as stated in our contract.
Since the inception of our current agreement, Landscape West, Inc., has averaged 2,344 work hours
per year. Since the minimum wage has increased $.25 per hour per employee and average hours per
•year is 2,344, the additional yearly contract amount for this line item will be (2,344 x $.25) $586.00.
As an employer in the State of California, we pay workers compensation taxes and employer related
payroll taxes. These taxes increase payroll an average of 14.6%. The additional cost for this is
($586.00 x 14.6%=) $85.55. By adding the increase in hourly pay and payroll taxes the additional
cost to your'contract per year will be $671.55. Landscape West, Inc., is requesting an increase to
our contract in the amount of $671.55 per year effective March 1, 1998.
950 N. Tustin Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92807 • 714/632-9770 • FAX 714/632-9477
Page Two
Asyou can see this is not an amount that Landscape West, Inc., can absorb as we have with the
previous raises in the prevailing/minimum wage increases. At your earliest convenience, we need to
resolve this situation in a fair and equitable manner.
Sincerely,
Barry L. Konier
President
BLK/mvw
enclosures:
Please note: Enclosures on file
in Conmiunity Services Division
office.
1. Industrial Welfare Commission Minimum Wage Order, effective March 1, 1998
2. General Prevailing Wage Determination - Date February 22, 1995
3. General Prevailing Wage Determination - Date February 22, 1990
cc: Don Hensley
Terrence Belanger
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City of Diamond Bar
21660 E. Copley Drive, Suite 100 • Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4177
(909) 860-2489 . Fax: (909) 861-3117 • City Online (BBS): (909) 860.5463
Internet: hnp://www.ci.diamond-bar.ca.us
R,yded paper
April 7, 1997
Barry Konier, President
Landscape West, Inc.
950 N. Tustin Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92807
RE: MAINTENANCE OF LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE DISTRICT NO. 41
Dear Mr. Kon ier:
This is to inform you that the City of Diamond Bar is interested in extending the
District No. 41 Maintenance Contract with Landscape West, Inc. from July 1,
1997 through June 30, 1998. The contract will remain the same amount as the
1996/97 contract, $2,950 per month or $35,400 per year.
Upon approval of this contract extension by the Diamond Bar City Council, a
purchase order in the amount not to exceed $35,400 will be processed and
forwarded to you.
Robert S. Huff
Mayor
Sincerely,
Carol Herrera
Mayor Pro Tem
Eileen R. Ansari
Bob Rose, Director
Council Member
Community Services Department
Clair W. Harmony
By signing below, the parties agree to the above terms.
Council Member
Gary H. Werner
Council Member
M yor ate President Date
City of Diamond Bar Landscape West, Inc.
Attest: Approved as to Form:
1,
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fz/
City Clerk Date ity Attorney Date
R,yded paper
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the following agreement is made
and entered into, in duplicate, as of the date executed by the City Clerk and the Mayor,
by and between LANDSCAPE WEST, INC., hereinafter referred to as the
"CONTRACTOR" and the City of Diamond Bar, California, hereinafter referred to as
"City".
WHEREAS, pursuant to Notice Inviting Sealed Bids or Proposals, bids were received,
publicly opened, and declared on the date specified in said notice; and
WHEREAS, City did accept the bid of Contractor LANDSCAPE WEST, INC. and;
WHEREAS, City has authorized the City Clerk and Mayor to enter into a written
eontrwt with Contractor for furnishing labor, equipment, and material for Annual Landscape
Maintenance for lighting & Landscape Maintenance District No. 41 in the City of Diamond
Bar.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, it
is agreed:
1. GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK: Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor,
tools, materials, appliances, and equipment for and do the work for the Annual Landscape
Maintenance for Lighting & Landscape Maintenance District No. 41 in the City of Diamond
Bar. Said work to be performed in accordance with specifications and standards on file
in the office of the City Manager and in accordance with bid prices hereinafter mentioned
and in accordance with the instructions of the City Manager.
2. INCORPORATED DOCUMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED
COMPLEMENTARY: The aforesaid specifications are incorporated herein by reference
thereto and made a part hereof with like force and effect as if all of said documents were
set forth in full herein. Said documents, the Resolution Inviting Bids attached hereto,
together with this written agreement, shall constitute the contract between the parties. This
contract is intended to require a complete and finished piece of work and anything
necessary to complete the work properly and in accordance with the law and lawful
governmental regulations shall be performed by the contractor whether set out specifically
in the contract or not. Should it be ascertained that any inconsistency exists between the
aforesaid documents and this written agreement, the provisions of this written agreement
shall control.
3. TERMS OF CONTRACT
a. The undersigned bidder agrees to execute the contract within ten (10)
calendar days from the date of notice of award of the contract or
upon notice by City after ten (10) calendar days, and to complete the
City of Diamond Bar L. L. M.D. #41
installation of the work within sixty (60) calendar days from the
execution of the first contract. The bidder agrees further to the
assessment of liquidated damages in the amount of one -hundred
($100.00) dollars for each calendar day the work remains incomplete
beyond the expiration of the completion date. City may deduct the
amount thereof from any monies due or that may become due the
Contractor under this contract. Progress payments made after the
scheduled date of completion shall not constitute a waiver of liquidated
damages.
4. INSURANCE: lice Contractor shall not commence work under this contract
until he has obtained all insurance required hereunder in a company or companies
acceptable to City nor shall the Contractor allow any subcontractor to commence work on
his subcontract until all insurance required of the subcontractor has been obtained. The
contractor shall take out and maintain at all times during the life of this contract the
following policies of insurance:
a. n'ncarinn Invirance• Before beginning work, the Contractor shall furnish
to the Engineer a certificate of insurance as proof that he has taken out full
compensation insurance for all persons whom he may employ directly or
through subcontractors in carrying out the work specified herein, in
accordance with the laws of the State of California. Such insurance shall be
maintained in full fora and effect during the period covered by this contract.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor
Code, every contractor shall secure the payment of compensation to his
employees. Contractor, prior to commencing work, shall sign and file with
the City a certification as follows:
"I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which
requires every employer to be insured against liability for worker's
compensation or to undertake self insurance in accordance with the provisions
of that Code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the
performance of work of this contract."
b. For all operations of the Contractor or any subcontractor in performing the
work provided for herein, insurance with the following minimum limits and
coverage:
1) Public Liability - Bodily Injury (not auto) 5500,000 each person;
$1,000,000 each accident.
2) Public Liability - Property Damage (not auto) $250,000 each person;
5500,000 aggregate.
City of Diamond Bar 2 L. L. M. D. #41
3) Contractor's Protective - Bodily Injury 5500,000 each person;
$1,000,000 each accident.
4) Contractor's Protective - Property Damage $250,000 each accident;
$500,000 aggregate.
5) Automobile - Bodily Injury $500,000 each person; $1,000,000 each
accident.
6) Automobile : Property Damage $250,000 each accident.
C. Each such policy of insurance provided for in paragraph b. shall:
1) Be issued by an insurance company approved in writing by City,
which is qualified to do business in the State of California
2) Name as additional insured the City of Diamond Bar, its officers,
agents and employees, and any other parties specified in the bid
documents to be so included;
3) Specify it acts as primary insurance and that no insurance held or
owned by the designated additional insured shall be called upon to
cover a loss under said policy;
4) Contain a clause substantially in the following words:
"It is hereby understood and agreed that this policy may not be
canceled nor the amount of the coverage thereof reduced until thirty
(30) days after receipt by City of a written notice of such cancellation
or reduction of coverage as evidenced by receipt of a registered
letter. "
5) Otherwise be in form satisfactory to City.
d. The policy of insurance provided for in subparagraph a. shall contain an
endorsement which:
1) Waives all right of subrogation against all persons and entities
specified in subparagraph 4.c.(2) hereof to be listed as additional
insured in the policy of insurance provided for in paragraph b. by
reason of any claim arising out of or connected with .the operations
of Contractor or any subcontractor in performing the work provided
for herein;
City of Diamond Bar 3 L. L.M.D. #41
2) Provides it shall not be canceled or altered without thirty (30) days'
written notice thereof given to City by registered mail.
The Contractor shall at the time of the execution of the contract
present the original policies of insurance required in paragraphs a. and
b. hereof, or present a certificate of the insurance company, showing
the issuance of such insurance, and the additional insured and other
provisions required herein.
5. PREVAILING WAGE: Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the
provisions of California Labor code, Division 2, Pan 7, Chapter 1, Articles 1 and 2, the
Contractor is required to pay not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages
for work of a similar character in locality in which the public work is performed, and not
less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for holiday and overtime work.
In that regard, the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of
California is required to and has determined such general prevailing rata of per diem
wages. Copies of such prevailing rates of per diem wages are on file in the office of the
City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar, Suite 100 21660 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar,
California, and are available to any interested party on request. City also shall cause a
copy of such determinations to be posted at the job site.
Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1775, the contractor shall forfeit, as penalty to City,
not more than fifty dollars (550.00) for each laborer, workman, or mechanic employed for
each calendar day or portion thereof, if such laborer, workman or mechanic is paid less
than the general prevailing rate of wages hereinbefore stipulated for any work done under
the attached contract, by him or by any subcontractor under him, in violation of the
provisions of said Labor Code.
6. APPRENTICESHIP EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with the provisions of
Section 1777.5 of the Labor Code as amended by Chapter 971, Statues of 1939, and in
accordance with the regulations of the California Apprenticeship Council, properly
indentured apprentices may be employed in the prosecution of the work.
Attention is directed to the provisions in Sections 1777.5 of the Labor Code
concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor or any subcontractor under
him.
Section 1777.5, as amended, requires the Contractor or subcontractor employing
tradesmen in any apprenticeable occupation to apply to the joint apprenticeship committee
nearest the site of the public works project and which administers the apprenticeship
program in that trade for a certificate of approval. The certificate will also fix the ratio
of apprentices journeymen that will be used in the performance of the contract. The ratio
of apprentices to journeymen in such cases shall not be less than one to five except:
City of Diamond Bar 4 L. L. M. D. #41
a. When unemployment in the area of coverage by the joint apprenticeship
committee has exceeded an average of 15 percent in the 90 days prior to the
request for certificate, or
b. When the number of apprentices in training in the area exceeds a ratio of
one to five, or
C. When the trade can show that it is replacing at least 1730 of its membership
through apprenticeship training on an annual basis statewide or locally, or
d. When the Contractor provides evidence that he employs registered apprentices
on all of his contracts on an annual average of not lens than one apprentice
to eight journeymen. The Contractor is required to make contribution to
funds established for the administration of apprenticeship programs if he
employs registered apprentices or journeymen in any apprenticeable trade on
such contracts and if other contractors on the public works site are making
such contributions.
The Contractor and subcontractor under him shall comply with the requirements of
Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 in the employment of apprentices.
Information relativc to apprenticeship standards, wage schedules, and other
requirements may be obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations, ex -officio the
Administrator of Apprenticeship, San Francisco, California, or from the Division of
Apprenticeship Standards and its branch offices.
7. LEGAL HOURS OF WORK: Eight (8) hours of labor shall constitute a legal
day's work for all workmen employed in the execution of this contract, and the Contractor
and any subcontractor under him shall comply with and be governed by the laws of the
State of California having to do with working hours set forth in Division 2, Part 7,
chapter 1, Article 3 of the Labor Code of the State of California as amended.
The Contractor shall forfeit, as a penalty to City, twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for
each laborer, workman, or mechanic employed in the execution of the contract, by him or
any subcontractor under him, upon any of the work hereinbefore mentioned. for each
calendar day during which said laborer, workman, or mechanic is required or permitted
to labor more than eight (8) hours in violation of said Labor Code.
8. TRAVEL AND SUBSISTENCE PAY: Contractor agrees to pay travel and
subsistence pay to each workman needed to execute the work required by this contract as
such travel and subsistence payments are defined in the applicable collective bargaining
agreements filed in accordance with Labor Code Section 1773.8.
9. CONTRACTOR'S LIABILITY: The City of Diamond Bar and its officers,
Ciry of Diamond Bar 5 L.L.M.D. #41
agents and employees shall not be answerable or accountable in any manner for any loss
or damage that may happen to the work or any part thereof, or for any of the materials
or other things used or employed in performing the work; or for injury or damage to any
person or persons, either workmen employees of the contractor or his subcontractors or the
public, or for damage• to adjoining or other property from any cause whatsoever arising
out of or in connection with the performance of the work. The contractor shall be
responsible for any damage or injury to any person or property resulting from defects or
obstruction or from any cause whanoever, except the sole negligence or willful misconduct
of City, its employees, servants, or independent contractors who are directly responsible
to City during the progress of the work or at any time before its completion and final
acceptance.
The Contractor will indemnify City against and will hold and save City harmless
from any and all actions, claims, damages to persons or property, penalties, obligations,
or liabilities that may be asserted or claimed by any person, firm, entity, corporation,
political subdivision, or other organization arising out of or in connection with the work,
operation, or activities of the contractor, his agents, employees, subcontractors, or invitees
provided for herein, whether or not there is concurrent passive or active negligence on the
part of City, but excluding such actions, claims, damages to persons or property, penalties,
obligations, or liabilities arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of City, its
employees, servants, or independent contractors who are directly responsible to City, and
in connection therewith:
a. The Contractor will defend any action or actions filed in connection with any
of said claims, damages, penalties, obligations, liabilities and will pay all
costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees incurred in connection therewith.
b. The Contractor will promptly pay any judgment rendered against the
Contractor or City covering such claims, damages, penalties, obligations, and
liabilities arising out of or in connection with such work, operations, or
activities of the Contractor hereunder, and the Contractor agrees to save and
hold the City harmless therefrom.
C. In the event City, without fault, is made a parry to any action or proceeding
filed or prosecuted against the Contractor for damages or other claims arising
out of or in connection with the work, operation, or activities of the
contractor hereunder, the contractor agrees to pay to City any and all costs
and expenses incurred by City in such action or proceeding together with
reasonable attorneys' fees.
So much of the money due to the Contractor under and by virtue of the contract
as shall be considered necessary by City may be retained by City until disposition has been
made of such actions or claims for damage as aforesaid.
City of Diamond Bu 6 L.L.M.D. #41
10. NON-DISCRIMINATION: No discrimination shall be made in the
employment of persons upon public works because of the race, color, or religion of such
persons, _and every contractor for public works violating this section is subject to all the
penalties imposed for a violation of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 of the Labor Code in
accordance with the provisions of section 1735 of said Code.
11. CONTRACT PRICE AND PAYMENT: City shall pay to the Contractor
for furnishing all material and doing the prescribed work the unit prices set forth in the
Price Schedule in accordance with Contractor's Proposal dated NWvh 22, 1995, in the total
amount of $35,400.
The City Council shall have the option to extend this Agreement up to five (5)
additional one (1) year periods, subject to the same terms and conditions contained herein,
by giving Contractor written notice of exercise of this option to renew at least thirty (30)
days prior to the expiration of the initial term of this Agreement, or of any additional 1
year extensions.
In the event the City Council exercises its option to extend the term of this
Agreement for toe or more of the additional five (5) one year periods as provided for in
paragraph 28.02 of specifications. the Contractor's monthly compensation shall be subject
to adjustment at the commencement of the extended term and annually thereafter ("the
adjustment date") as follows:
Any increase in compensation will be negotiated between the City and the
contractor, with the limits being no increase to a maximum of the cost of living.
The increase, if any, will be calculated with reference to cost of living during the
previous year. If the increase is approved by the City Council, the increase will
be calculated by adding to the Contractor's monthly compensation, the amount, if
any, obtained by multiplying the contractor's compensation as of the adjustment date
by the percentage by which the Consumer Price Index ("CPI") for the Los Angeles -
Anaheim -Riverside metropolitan area for the month immediately preceding the
Adjustment Date (the "Index Month") reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of
the ' United States Department of Labor, has increased over the CPI for the month
one year prior to the Index Month. If the Index is discontinued, the Director's
office shall, as its discretion, substitute for the Index such other similar index as it
may deem appropriate.
12. A17ORNEY'S FEES: In the event that any action or proceeding is brought
by either parry to enforce any term or provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party
shall recover its reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred with respect thereto.
City of Diamond Bar 7 L. L. M. D. #41
13. TERMINATION: This Agreement may be terminated by City upon the
giving of a written "Notice of Termination" to contractor at least thirty (30) days prior to
the date of termination specified in said notice. In the event of such termination,
contractor shall only be paid for services rendered and expenses necessarily incurred prior
to the effective date of termination.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be duly
executed with all the formalities required by law on the respective dates set forth opposite
their signatures.
State of California Contractor's License No. 417103'
Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM
By:
Title
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA
By: 6..
Mayor
•
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Date
Contractor's Business Phone
Emergency Phone at which 77/ Y _ j 9i _ 7,0 (—
Contractor can be reached at any time
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AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA NO. ��. �
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
MEETING DATE: April 19, 1998 REPORT DATE: April 15, 1998
FROM: Terrence L Belanger, City Manager
TITLE: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT PER PARCEL
DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM FOR PANTERA PARK "
SUMMARY: Through the 1996 Proposition A Safe Parks Act, the City was awarded a per
parcel discretionary grant of $275,246. When the City Council awarded the Pantera Park
construction project June 3, 1997, the funding included the 1996 discretionary grant
funding in the project. At the award of the construction contract, the Los Angeles County
Regional Park and Open Space District did not have the 1996 policies and procedures
completed. The procedures have been completed, and the attached resolution is required
for the City to be able to receive the funding for the Pantera Park project. The City is not
required to adopt a Youth Employment Program, at this time.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 98 -
XX " A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar approving the application
for grant funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District per
parcel discretionary grant program for Pantera Park."
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: X Staff Report _ Public Hearing Notification
X Resolution(s) _ Bid Specification (on file in
City Clerk's office)
_ Ordinance(s) — Other:
Agreement(s)
EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION:
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST:
1.
Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been N/A
_ Yes
_, No
reviewed by the City Attorney?
2.
Does the report require a majority vote?
Yes
_ No
3.
Has environmental impact been assessed? N/A
Yes
_ No
4.
Has the report been reviewed by a Commission? N/A
_ Yes
_ No
Which Commission?
5.
Are other departments affected by the report?
X _Yes
_ No
Report discussed with the following affected departments:
Finance
RFVIFWFn RY-
l' V
Terrence L. Be ger
City Manager
-A� J es DeStefa o
Deputy City Manager
Kellee A. Fri
Assistant to City Manager
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
AGENDA NO.
MEETING DATE: April 15, 1998
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager
SUBJECT: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT PER
PARCEL DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM FOR PANTERA PARK "
ISSUE STATEMENT:
Should the City Council approve the utilization of the 1996 Per Parcel Discretionary Grant for
Pantera Park?
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 98 - XX " A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar approving the application for grant funds
from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District per parcel
discretionary grant program for Pantera Park."
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
The Pantera Park budget included the 1996 Per Parcel Discretionary Grant.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The funding for Pantera Park includes the 1992 Safe Park Specific and Discretionary funding,
1996 Discretionary funding, Quimby Fees, Developer Fees and revenue from selling Proposition
A Transit Funds. The attached Resolution, formalizes the City's use of the 1996 Per Parcel
Discretionary Grant for Pantera Park.
The Los Angeles Regional Parks and Open Space District has reviewed the plans, specifications
and application and approved Proposition A funding of Pantera Park. The City's use of 1996
Safe Parks Act for Pantera Park, will not mandate the City to adopt a Youth Employment
Program and meet the goals established by the Board of Supervisors. If the City applies for
maintenance funding through the 1996 Safe Parks Act, the City will be required to adopt a Youth
Employment Plan and meet the established goals.
PREPARED BY:
Kellee A. Fritzal
Assistant to the City Manager
shall be spent on the site of the Los Angeles Zoo and in accordance with tate Los Angeles
Zoo Master Plan.
(11) Two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) to the
City of Whittier for restoration and rehabilitation of the Pio Pico State Historic Park, in
accordance with the Pio Pico State Historic Park General Plan.
(12) One trillion dollars ($1,000,000) to the City of Same Clarita for
the acquisition and development of lands for the Santa Clara Riva Park in accordance
with the Santa Clara River Water and Recreation Features Plan.
(13) One million three hundred My thousand dollars (S1,350,0W) to
the Departnneat of Parks and Recreation for gener it itaprovements to fae0ities at the
South Coast Botanical Gardens.
(14) Ten million dollars (510,000,000) to the Wildlife Corridor
Conservation Audwrity far acquisitio% improvement, and/or restoration of park and
natural lands in the Puente Hills WiIX& Corridor east of Colima Road.
-3. (c) One hundred thirty-one million five hundred fifty thousand dollars
($131,550,000) to the Department ofParks and Recreation for grants to incorporated cities
within the District and the Connery for tits acgeri con, development, i Mwev tut, rehabilitation
or restoration of real property for parks and perk safety, senior recreation facilities, gang
prevention, beeches, recreation, community or cultural facilities, trails, wildlife habitat or natural
lands in accordance with the: following schedule:
(1) Thirty five million dollars ($35,000,000) for grants to all
incorporated cities within the District and to the County on a per parcel basis, including
funds on a per parcel basis to the County for the unincorporated attic of the County.
(2) Ninety-six million five hundred fifty thousand dollars
($96,550,000) for direct grants to cities in accordance with the following schedule:
A. Five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) to the City of Agoura ]:Tills for the
development of a regional community center and gymnasium in partnership with
the City of Calabasas.
B. Six hundred thousand dollars (5600,000) to the City of Alhambra for the
rehabilitation and development of a walking/jogging trail system at Almansor
Paris.
Resolution 98 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT PER PARCEL
DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM FOR PANTERA PARK
WHEREAS, the people of the County of Los Angeles on November 3, 1992 and on
November 5, 1996, enacted Los Angeles County Proposition A, Safe Neighborhood
Parks, Gang Prevention, Tree Planting, Senior and Youth Recreation, Beach and
Wildlife Protection (the Proposition), which, among uses, provides funds to public
agencies and nonprofit organizations in the County for the purposes of acquiring and/or
developing facilities and open space for public recreation; and
WHEREAS, the Proposition also created the Los Angeles County Regional Park
and Open Space District (the District) to administer said funds; and
WHEREAS, the District has set forth the necessary procedures governing
applications for grant funds under the Proposition; and
WHEREAS, the District procedures require the Applicant to certify, by resolution,
the approval of the application before submission of said applicant to the District; and
WHEREAS, the application form contains assurances that the Applicant must
comply with; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant certifies through this resolution; that the application is
approved for submission to the District; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant will enter into a Project Agreement with the District for
the performance of the project as described in the applicant;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
HEREBY:
1. Approves the filing of an application with Los Angeles County Regional Park
and Open Space District for funds allocated under Section 3(c)(1) of the
Proposition for the above-named Project; and
2. Certifies that said Applicant understands the assurances and certifications in
the application form; and
3. Certifies that said Applicant understands its obligations to operate and
maintain the property in perpetuity; and
4. Certifies that said Applicant will sign and return within 30 days, both copies of
the project agreement sent by the District for authorizing signature; and
5. Authorizes the City Manager, or designee, as agent of City of Diamond Bar to
conduct all negotiations, and to execute and submit all documents including, but
not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so
forth, which may be necessary for completion of the project as described in the
application.
Approved and Adopted this day of , 1998.
Mayor
I, LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar, California do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution Number 98- was duly and regularly passed and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Tiamond Bar, California, at its adjourned
regular meeting held on the day of 1998, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Lynda Burgess, City Clerk
City of Diamond Bar
Resolution No. 98 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT PER PARCEL
DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM FOR PANTERA PARK
WHEREAS, the people of the County of Los Angeles on November 3, 1992 and on
November 5, 1996, enacted Los Angeles County Proposition A, Safe Neighborhood
Parks, Gang Prevention, Tree Planting, Senior and Youth Recreation, Beach and
Wildlife Protection (the Proposition), which, among uses, provides funds to public
agencies and nonprofit organizations in the County for the purposes of acquiring and/or
developing facilities and open space for public recreation; and
WHEREAS, the Proposition also created the Los Angeles County Regional Park
and Open Space District (the District) to administer said funds; and
WHEREAS, the District has set forth the necessary procedures governing
applications for grant funds under the Proposition; and
WHEREAS, the District procedures require the Applicant to certify, by resolution,
the approval of the application before submission of said applicant to the District; and
WHEREAS, the application form contains assurances that the Applicant must
comply with; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant certifies through this resolution; that the application is
approved for submission to the District; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant will enter into a Project Agreement with the District for
the performance of the project as described in the applicant;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
HEREBY:
1. Approves the filing of an application with Los Angeles County Regional Park
and Open Space District for funds allocated under Section 3(c)(1) of the
Proposition for the above-named Project; and
2. Certifies that said Applicant understands the assurances and certifications in
the application form; and
3. Certifies that said Applicant understands its obligations to operate and
maintain the property in perpetuity; and
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
AGENDA NO. 91
MEETING DATE: April 7, 1998
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
'�
FROM: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manage
SUBJECT: MATTER OF OPPOSITION TO PROPOSITION 223, "SCHOOLS,
SPENDING LIMITS ON ADMINISTRATION"
ISSUE STATEMENT: Proposition 223, which is on the June 2, 1998 ballot,
prohibits school districts from spending more than 40 of its funds for
administrative costs. This measure is another in a series of measures
that remove local control from community school districts and severely
restrict local school boards' ability to allocate resources in accordance
with constituents' demands.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council take a
position in opposition to Proposition 223, "Schools, Spending Limits on
Administration."
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: N/A
TLB: lb
RESOLUTION NO. 98 -
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR OPPOSING JUNE 2, 1998
BALLOT MEASURE PROPOSITION 223
WHEREAS, a ballot measure has been placed on the June 2, 1998 State primary election
ballot, known as Proposition 223 the so=called "95-5" initiative; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 223 would mandate that no more than five percent (5%) of all
funds received by school districts shall be expended on administrative costs, as defined by the
measure; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 223 would penalize every school district which fails to comply
with any provision of the initiative by a State Board of Education fine of an amount equal to five
(5%) of the basic per -ADA revenue limit times total ADA; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 223 includes in the five percent (5%) limit: school police,
school bus maintenance and operations, curriculum development, supervision of instruction, staff
development, data processing, payroll, accounting, personnel, bulk purchasing and warehousing,
as well as, general school district administration (Board and Superintendent); and
WHEREAS, Proposition 223 is another attempt to effectively destroy local governance,
in California and in Diamond Bar, by eliminating the discretion of locally elected officials to
allocate community resources in the manner demanded by the community; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 223 is another in an ever-increasing line of statewide measures,
which abuse and despoil the intent of initiate, referendum and recall that were envisioned by the
early 1900's reformers as last resort direct democracy alternatives; not as political office campaign
marketing tools; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 223 is an example of the unsettling proclivity of political
entrepreneurs to circumvent our democratic republic governmental form as evidenced by the fact
that between 1917 and 1978 there were about a total of ten (10) statewide propositions; but,
between 1978 and 1998 there have been two hundred twenty (220) statewide propositions; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 223 is the most egregious form of local governance
circumvention because it destroys the very foundation upon which our system of governance has
been built, i.e., the right of locally elected officials to make decisions on behalf of those that elect
them; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 223 deserves to be and should be soundly defeated on June 2,
1998; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar does
and hereby opposes the passage of statewide measure Proposition 223, at the June 2, 1998 State
primary election.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 1998.
Mayor
I, TOMMYE NICE, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Diamond Bar held on the 21 st day of April, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Deputy City Clerk of the
City of Diamond Bar
Schools. Spending Limits on
Administration. Initiative Statute.
Official Title and Summary Prepared by the Attorney General
SCHOOLS. SPENDING LIIVIITS ON
ADAHNISTRATION. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Prohibits school districts from spending more than five percent of funds from all sources for costs of general
administration, instructional resources supervision, and supervision of instruction, beginning fiscal year
1999-2000.
• Regiiires State Board of Education to fine districts failing to comply.
Requires districts to publish percentage of funds expended on administrative costs annually, report
expenditure information to State Board of Education, and undertake performance audits and fiscal
efficiency reviews every five years.
• Requires districts to develop systems which indicate the intended contribution of each projected expenditure
to the achievement of specific performance objectives.
Summary of Legislative Analyst's
Estimate of Net State and Local Government Fiscal Impact:
• This measure would require school districts to reduce administrative costs (as defined by the measure) by
up to $700 million. To comply with this requirement, districts could more accurately account for
administrative costs, move operations from central locations to school sites, and reduce administrative
spending.
• The measure also would result in costs of around $10 million annually for performance based budgeting,
and around $20 million every five years for auditing requirements.
Analysis by the Legislative Analyst
Background
California's 994 public school districts receive funds
from federal, state, and local sources to provide
kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) education. In
the 1996-97 fiscal year, K-12 public schools spent about
$34 billion from all sources.
Each year, school districts provide information on how
they spend their funds to the State Department of
Education—including amounts spent on administrative
costs. In general, districts determine what portion of
their funds will be spent on administration.
Proposal
The proposition has two main provisions. First, it
limits the amount each school district can spend on
administrative costs. Second, it establishes new
performance budgeting requirements.
Limit on Administrative Costs. The proposition
requires each school district, beginning in 1999-00, to
limit certain administrative costs to 5 percent of all funds
received. These funds include all federal, state, and local
support. The remaining funds, which would be at least
95 percent of the total, must be spent on "direct services."
The proposition defines these terms as follows:
• Administrative Costs. Activities involving
central school district management—such as
general district administration and central data
collection.
• Direct Services. Services that directly serve
students, school site employees, and school
facilities—such as salaries of classroom teachers.,
Some expenses are easy to classify according to the
proposition's definitions. For example, the salaries of
classroom teachers would always be considered a direct
service, and school board and superintendent expenses
would be considered administrative costs.
Other expenses are harder to classify. For instance,
printing and duplication expenses would be considered
an administrative cost if a district duplicates or prints
materials for a school site at a central location. However,
if the same materials were duplicated or printed at a
school site, the expense would be considered a direct
service.
Performance Budgeting. This measure also
requires each school district, beginning in 1998-99, to
link its annual budget to specific outcome objectives
related to improving student performance. The measure
does not detail how this performance budgeting would
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BALLOT
MEASURES.
APPLICATION.
Legislative
Constitutional
Amendment
Put on the Ballot by
the Legislature
COURTS.
SUPERIOR AND
MUNICIPAL
COURT
CONSOLIDATION.
Legislative
Constitutional
Amendment
Put on the Ballot by
the Legislature
BALLOT MEASURE SUMMARY
Requires statewidellocal ballot measure
to apply in all parts of jurisdiction,
regardless of how parts of jurisdiction
voted, Prohibits alternative versions of
a measure from becoming law based
upon specified vote percentage. Fiscal
Impact: The number of measures this
proposition would affect in the future,
and the resulting fiscal impact, cannot
be estimated.
Provides for consolidation of superior
and municipal courts in county upon
approval by majority of county's
superior and municipal court judges.
Makes related changes to court system.
Fiscal Impact: Potential annual net
savings to the state, in the range of
millions to tens of millions of dollars in
the long term, to the extent that most
superior and municipal courts
consolidate.
SUBORDINATE
This measure grants Commission on
JUDICIAL
Judicial Performance discretionary
OFFICERS.
authority to discipline subordinate
DISCIPLINE.
judicial officers according to same
Legislative
standards as judges, as apec�fled,
by California Supreme
Constitutional
subject to review
Court. Fiscal Impact: Probably minor, if
Amendment
any, costs to the state.
Put on the Ballot by
the Legislature
MURDER. PEACE
OFFICER VICTIM.
SENTENCE
CREDITS.
Legislative
Imtiativb
Amendment
Put on the Ballot by
the Legislature
SCHOOLS.
SPENDING
LEMT 'S ON
ADMINISTRATION.
Initiative Statute
Put on the Ballot by
Petition Signatures
Provides second degree murder of peace
officer on duty is punishable by life in
prison without parole where
agmavating factors are present.
Eliminates duplicative provision.
Disallows person convicted of murder
from earning credits to reduce the
prison sentence. Fiscal Impact:
Probably minor additional state costs.
Prohibits school districts from spending
more than five percent of funds from all
sources for administrative costa.
Authorizes fines for failure to comply.
Fiscal Impact: Requires school districts
to reduce administrative costs (as
defined byy the measure) by up to $700
million. comply with this
requirement, districts could more
accurately account for administrative
costs, move operations from central
locations to school sites, and reduce
administrative spending.
AYES vote on this measure
means: State and local ballot
measures would apply in the
same way in all parts of the
jurisdiction (that is, the state or
a local government) affected by
the measure, regardless of how
any individual pail of that
urisdiction voted. In addition,
allot measures could not
contain different provisions that
would be enacted depending on
the percentage of votes cast in
favor of the measure.
A YES vote on this measure
means: Superior and municipal
courts within a county could
consolidate into a single
superior court if approved by a
m ority of superior court
juges and a majority of
municipal court judges in the
county.
A YES vote on this measure
means: The California
Commission on Judicial
Performance could, at its
discretion, oversee and
discipline court commissioners
and referees.
A YES vote on this measure
means: Persons convicted of
murder would no longer be
eligible to receive credits for
good: conduct or participation in
work or education programs
that reduce the time they must
stay in prison. Also, a law
enacted last year by the
Legislature and Govsmor
establishing a penalty of life
imprisonment without
possibility of parole for the
second degree murder of a
peace officer under certain
circumstances would be
replaced by a virtually identical
law enacted by the voters.
AYES vote on this measure
means: School districts could
spend no more than 5 percent
on central administrative coats.
The remaining money, at least
95 percent of total funds, would
have to be spent on direct
services to students, schoor site
employees, and school facilities.
A NO vote on this measure
means: Current laws
affecting ballot measures
would not be changed.
A NO vote on this measure
means: Superior and
municipal courts would
remain separate.
A NO vote on this measure
means: Presiding judges of
local courts would
continue to be responsible
fot oversight and
discipline of court
commissioners and
referees.
A NO vote on this measure
means: Most persons
convicted of murder would
continue to be eligible for
credits that reduce the
time they stay in prison.
Also, a law enacted last
year by the Legislature
and Governor establishing
a penalty of life
imprisonment without
possibility of parole for the
second degree murder of a
peace officer under certain
circumstances would not
be replaced by one enacted
by the voters.
A NO vote on this measure
means: School districts
would continue to decide
what portion of their
budgets is spent on central
administration and direct
services.
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work in school districts. Districts would be required to
obtain an independent evaluation of the impact of
performance budgeting every five years beginning in
2004-05.
Penalty for Noncompliance. Any school district
that fails to comply with the administrative expenditure
limit or performance budgeting requirements would be
fined by the State Board of Education. Based on the
provisions in the measure, the penalty would be about
$175 per student.
Fiscal Effect
Based on available information and current reporting
practices, school districts spend an average of 7.3 percent
on administrative costs. This is about $700 million more
than permitted under the proposition. About 95 percent
of school districts have administrative costs exceeding
5 percent.
These districts would have three basic options to come
into compliance with the 5 percent cap, and thus avoid
any penalties:
• More Accurately Account for Administrative
Costs. Districts would want to ensure they were
accurately accounting for administrative costs. For
instance, a district might now be accounting for an
administrator's time entirely within central
administration even if the person spends time
providing direct services at schools. If this
proposition passes, the district would probably more
precisely track the time employees work on direct
service and administrative tasks.
• Move Operations to Schools. In addition,
districts above the 5 percent cap could consider
moving central office duties to the school -sites. For
example, districts could move centralized facilities
management or printing to the schools. Generally
speaking, this option would not change the tasks
that a district currently performs, but it would
change how and where those tasks are done.
• Reduce Spending on Administration. Districts
still over the cap would have to make real reductions
in spending on administration. Since administration
consists primarily of personnel costs, districts would
have to eliminate and/or combine positions. Districts
would spend any savingson direct services at
schools.
Given the size of the penalty for being over the 5
percent cap, we think it is unlikely that many districts
would exceed the limit. Thii is especially true after a
year or two, after districts had sufficient time to adjust to
the cap. however, districts that are unable to meet the 5
percent cap would: pay a penalty of approximately $175
per student, presumably from the instructional portion of
their budget. Any penalty funds collected would be
redistributed to schools by the Legislature as part of the
annual budget process.
Performance Budgeting. We estimate costs of
around $10 million annually for the implementation of
performance budgeting. The actual cost of the yearly
performance budgeting requirements would depend on
how school districts address these provisions. In
addition, we estimate costs of around $20 million every
five years for school districts to obtain the independent
performance audits .required by the measure. Generally
speaking, all of these new costs would have to be
accommodated within the 5 percent portion of the new
expenditure cap. This means that school districts would
have to provide funds for these new requirements by
eliminating or reducing some other activities within the
5 percent portion.
For the text of Proposition 223 see page 68
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lbxt of Proposed Tawe—Continued
shall suffer death, confinement in the state prison for life
without the possibility of parole, or confinement in the state
prison for a term of 26 years to life. The penalty to be applied
shall be determined as provided in Sections 190.1, 190.2, 190.3,
190.4, and 190.5.
Except as provided in•.subdfvision (b) or (e) , (c), or (d) , every
person guilty of murder in the second d shall suffer
confinement m on the state- for a team ofears to life.
E:cep!
as preYided in-a+ebdirisies
(�eaceng �vibb 63eebien 9989E sf �apter � e!'�tle � of Parb S
shall apti$' to reduce team of ifr W, or 26 yam
M the sbabbe *Me seebiesr; but the
perbe released w parole prior to that
aimec
(b) Except as provided in subdivision (e), eve person.$uilty
of murder in the second degree shall suffer confinement to the
state prison.for a term of ZS years to liftithe victim was a peace
officer, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 830.1,
subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 830.2, or Section 830.5, who was
killedwhile ennggaagged in the per/ormance his or her duties, and
the defendant knew, or reasonably should have known, that the
victim was such a peace of icer engaged in the performance of
his or her duties.
(bl (c) Every person guilty of murder in the second degree
shall suffer confinement in the state prison for a term of 416
years is life without the posaibi, o,�'palvlr if the victim was a
peace officer, as defined ins vision (a) of Section 830.1,
subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 890.2, or Section 890.6, �►ho was
killed while engaged in the performance of his or her dunce,
and the defendant knew, or reasonably shoo_ ld have known,
that the victim was such a peace officer eatlaged in the
performance of his or her duties ,and any of the iloowing foots
has been charged and found true:
(1) The defendant specifically intended to kill the peace
officer
(2) The defendant specifically intended to inflict great bodily
injury, as defined in Section 12022.7, on a peace officer.
(3) The defendant personally used a dangerous or deadly
weapon in the commission of the offense, in violation of
subdivision (b) of Section 12022.
(4) The defendant personally used a firearm in the
commission of the offense, in violation of Section 12022.5 .
Aatiele 41:6 (commenting with 6eetiea 9989) of Ghepber -7 of
Title -1 of Part $ shall net apply to redttee any term of
416 years is the ebnte prison M hen bbe person is gailty of anurder
is the Second degree and the viebim was a peace ef4`eeer, as
defined in this Subdivision, and the person shall not be released
prier to Sewing" 416 years eeafinemenb:
W (d) Every person guilty of murder in the second degree
shall suffer confinement in the state prison for a term of 20
years to life if the killing was perpetrated by means of shooting
a firearm from a motor vehicle, intentionally at another person
outside of the vehicle with the intent to inflict great bodily
injury -
(e) 2.5 (commencing with Section 2930) of Chapter 7
of Title 1 of Part 3 Shell does not apply to reduce any minimum
term of 90 years in the si11 prison when blse Peram is i of
murder it a eeeend de6ree anal ie enbjeet to this
but the perces( sob ebheSe be releaSeel en parole prier to
that time: a sentence imposed pursuant to this section. A person
sentenced pursuant to this section may not be released on parole
prior to serving the minimum term of confinement prescribed by
this section.
Proposition 223: Text of Proposed Law
This initiative measure is submitted to the people in
accordance with the provisions of Article. II, Section 8 of the
Constitution.
This initiative measure adds sections to the Education Code;
therefore, new provisions proposed to be added are printed in
italic type to indicate that they are new.
PROPOSED LAW
EDUCATIONAL EFFICIENCY INITIATIVE
SECTION 1. Part 26.2 (commencing with Section 46650) is
added to the Education Code, to read:
PART 26.2. EDS EFFICIENCY
TME
CHAPM 1. DiMGNANON
46650. This act shall be known as the California
Educational Efficiency Act.
CHAPm 2. Pvxross
46651. It is the intent of this initiative to require that no less
than ninety five cents ($0.95) of each dollar appropriated for
elementary and secondary public education be contributed in an
accountable manner to the academic value of the actual
in -school educational experience of pupils so that ninety-five
cents ($0.95) of each dollar is nt on direct services to pupils,
schoolaite employees, and achoel tea. It is the further intent
of this initiative to do all of the Mowing:
schools. reduce the cost of non -school administration in public
(b) 7b mandate that existing state educational funds be
efficiently spent to educate our children.
(c) 7b allow increased school effectiveness without additional
taxes.
(d) To allow a decrease in student/teacher ratio without
additional taxes.
(e) 7b guarantee that any additional newfunding for public
education will go to schools and classrooms f r t.
(f) 7b increase'the accountability of the school districts to the
citizens of California.
(9) 7b sanction school districts that fail to be efficient.
(h) 7b give the community greater decisionmaking authority
over their schools.
CHAFFER 3. DEFINmoNs
46652. (a). The term "categorical program" means all those
programs set forth in the Education Code that provide funding
for special programs, including, but not limited to, programs
established for technical schools, youth and adult offenders,
adult education, science achievement, environmental education,
healthy start program, parenting education, pregnant minors,
summer school for the arts, early ,primary education, academic
partnership, school libraries, Native American education, child
nutrition allowances, school integration, year-round schools,
staff development, new careers, mentor teacher, ethics and civic
valises, readers for blind teachers, international studies,
bilingual office employees, counseling, opportunity schools and
classes, nutrition, breakfast and lunch programs, learning
disabilities, educational improvement. 'Categorical program"
.shall also include "orical programs receiving federal funds,
including, but not limited to, special education programs (Part
30 (commencing with Section 56000) of the Education Code).
(b) `Direct services to pupils" means professional services
rendered directly to pupils by certificated or licensed personnel,.
including, but not limited to, teachers, supervisory personnel,
nurses, physicians, psychologists, counselors, audiologists,
audiometrists, librarians, and other support services personnel,
or all instances where pupils are the direct beneficiaries of
immediate and unbrokered servicesrovided to them, such as
transportation, cafeteria services, safety and security personnel
protection services, and the services of a school supervisor or
princif al.
(c) Direct services to schoolsite employees" means immediate
and unbrokered services to achoolsite employees, such as actual
training or professional development sessions or classes, pobice
services, school -assigned personnel providing management
functions and support to the school supervisor or principal, and
the services of the school supervisor or principal.
(d) Direct services to school facilities" means the labor and
material costs o the actual physical deamaintenance, and
improvement of school nschool facilities exclusive otany central district
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handling, administration, or overhead costs, and services of the
school -assigned plant manager, if any.
(e) "General administration" means those activities involving
the governing board of a school district, activities relating to the
executive responsibility of the school district, activities
associated with central data p'roeessing, central support,
activities associated with fiscal services, and other general
administrative services. For purposes of the definition of general
administration, the following terms have the following
meanings:
(1) "Board" means the activities of the elected body that has
been created under the applicable provisions of law and that has
responsibility for the educational activities over which the
elected body has jurisdiction. These activities may include; but
are not limited to, supervision over services of the board, services
related to the election of members of the board, services related
to property tax assessment and collection, and services related to
empployee relations and negotiations.
(2) "Central data processin "includes, but is not limited to,
in-house services provided from a mainframe computer or
minicomputer as well as the costs of centralized services
provided by another agency. Central data processing does not
include smaller specialized units such as microcomputers or
personal computers.
(3) "Central support" means activities relating to paying,
transporting, exchanging, and maintaining goods and services
for the school district. These activities include,'but are not
limited to, planning, research development and evaluation
services; the provision of public information; purchasing;
warehousing and distribution; andrinting, publishing, and
duplicating. For purposes of the definition of central support,
the ffollowing terms have the follows meanings:
(A) "Development services" include, but are not limited to,
activities relating to the deliberate evolving process of improving
educational programs, such as activities using the products of
research.
(B) `Evaluation services" include, but are -not limited to,
activities relating to ascertaining or judging the value or
amount of an action or an outcome through the careful
appraisal of previously specified data in light of the particular
situation and the goals previously established
(C) Planning services" include, ' but are not limited to, .
activities relatiig to the selection or identification of the overall,
long-range goals and priorities of the school district and the
formulation of various courses of action needed to achieve those
goals through the identification of needs and relative costs and
benefits of each course of action.
(D) Printing, publishing, and duplicating" means activities
relating to the printing and publishingg o administrative
publications, such as annual reports, sch001directories, and
manuals. These activities also include centralized services for
duplicating school materials and instruments, such as school
bulletins, newsletters, and notices.
(E) "Public information" means activities relating to the
writing, editing, and other preparation necessary to disseminate
educational and administrative information to the. public
through various news media or through personal contact.
(F) Purchasing" means activities relating to the purchasing,
of supplies, furniture, equipment and materials used in schools
or a school district.
(G) "Research services" include, but are not limited to,
activities relating to the systematic study and investigation of
the* various aspects of education undertaken to establish facts
and rinciples.
( "Warehousing and distribution" means the receipt,
storage, and distribution of supplies, furniture, equipment,
materials, and mail.
(4) 'Executive" means the activities relating to the executive
responsibility of a school district, including, but not limited to,
services pertaining to the o#1ce, of the county superintendent of
schools, to community relations, and to state and federal
relations.
(5) "Fiscal services" means activities relating to the fiscal
operations of a school district. Fiscal operations include, but are
not limited to, budgeting, receiving and disbursing funds,
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financial and property accounting, payroll, inventory control,
internal auditing, and managing funds. For purposes of the
definition of fiscal services, the following terms have the
following meaning:
(A) Budgeting" means activities relating to the supervision of
budget planning, formulating, control, and analysis.
(B) `Financial accounting" means activities relating to the
maintenance of records of the financial operations and
transactions of the school district, including, but not limited to,
accounting and interpreting financial transactions and account
records.
(C) "Internal auditing" means activities relating to the
verification of account records, including the evaluation of the
adequacy of the internal control system, such as verification and
safeguarding.
(D) Payroll" means activities relating to the periodic
payment of individuals entitled to remuneration for services
rendered to a school district
(E) `Property accounting" means activities relating to the
preparation and maintenance of current inventory records of
land, buildings, and equipment owned or leased by a school
district as used for equipment control and acilities planning.
(F) "Receiving and disbursing funds" means activities
relating to taking in and paying out money, including, but not
limited to, the current audit of receipts, the preaudit of
requisitions or purchase orders to determine whether the
amounts are within the budgetary allowance and to determine
that the disbursements are lawful expenditures of a school or a
school district, and the management of school funds.
(6) "Personnel" means activities relating to the maintenance
Of an efficient staff' for schools under the jurisdiction of a school
district.
(7) "Other general administrative services" means other
general administrative services of a school district not defined in
this section.
(17 `Instructional resources sic ervision" means overall
management and maintenance of the resources to instruct
pupils and activities and materials used by pupils to enhance
learning
(g) Supervision of instruction" means activities undertaken
primarily to assist instructional stay' in pini developing,
nd
and the process. of providing learnaning experiencefor
pupils. These activities include curriculum develapatent,
instructional research, instructional staff' development,
instructional supervision, and the organizing and comminating
o training o staff`' in techniques for instruetim child
development and understanding: For purposes of the de Ndhon
of supervision of instruction, the following terms how the
following meanings:
(1) "Curriculum development" meani activities that aid
teachers in developing the curriculum,prepaying and utilising
special curriculum materials, and understanding and
appreciating the various techniques that stimulate and motivate
pupils.
(2) "Instructional research" means activities associated with
assessing programs and instruction based on research.
(3) `Instructional staff' development" means activities that
contribute to the professional. or occupational growth and
competence of members, of the instructional staff during the time
of their service to a. school or school district. These activities
include the coordination of services which guide teachers in the
use of instructional materials, "m nistenng sabbaticals, and
providing the environment for in-sovice training.
W "Instructional aupervum.mp means. activities associated
with directing, managing, -and supervising instruction services.
CeArrsie 4. AUocArr(�v AND SmiIVDmm or Scaooe FUNDS
46653. For the 1999-20M fiscal, year and each fiscal year
thereafter,: each school district shall allocate and expend not
more than 5 percent of the total aggregate amount of all funds
received from state, federal, and local sources, including, but not
limited to, all state and, fedesral fiends received for categorical
programs, for administrative costa. Administrative costs means
the sum of expenditures. under, the following categories as
defined in this part:
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(1) General administration.
(2) Instructional resources supervision.
(3) Supervision of instrucdwtt.
CHAPTER.S. Racer. ADJWMr U1Y0N
46654. Notwithstanding an stherprpvision of law, for the
1,998-99 focal year and oathoul dear thereafter, each school
district shall develop as.jxut of ift-'*udget a system that
indicates the intended contribution each arojected
expenditure to the achievement of ,a speci fic performance
outcome objective pursuant to the school district's effort to
improve puppil achievement.
46655. Rr the 2004-05 yearend every. five fiscal years
thereafter, the governing of each school district shall
contract to have an independent general organizational
management audit which &hall include a performance audit
and fiscal efficiency review undertaken to determine the degree
to. which the school district has complied with this part,
including the effect upon pupil achievement of the expenditures
of the school district.
CHAPm 6. RaPoxTnva Rwvma awn
46656. (a) For the 1996-97 fiscal yearand each fiscal year
thereafter through the 1999-2040 fiscal year, each school district
shall report to the State Board of Education the total
expenditures under the following repor UV categories as defined
by the State Department of Education:..
(1) District administration as reported in column 3 of Form
J380 (XDP Nos. 400 and 401) as that form existed on June 30,
1994 or any equivalent successor to this reporting category or
any subsequent form(s) which report the- same class of
expenditures.
(2) Instructional administration as reported in column 3 of
Form J380 (EDP No. 375) as that form existed on June 30, 1994
or any equivalent successor to this reporting category or any
subsequent form(s) which report the same class of expenditures.
(3) Special projects administration and direct support costs
as reported in column 3 of Form J380 (EDP No. 398) as that
form existed on June 30, 1994 or any equivalent successor to this
reporting category or any subsequent form(s) which report the
same class of expenditures.
(4) Centralized data process; as reported in column 3 of
Form J380 (EDP No. 402) as 90form.existed on June 30, 1994
or any equivalent successor to this reporting category, or any
subsequent form(s) which report the same class of expenditures.
(5) Maintenance and operations administration (EDP No.
40816) as that form existed on June 30, 1994 or any equivalent
successor to this reporting eategory.or any subsequent form(s)
which report the same class of aures.
(b) For the 1996-97 fiscal year and each fiscalear thereafter
through the 1999-2000 fiscal year, .ewA schooldistrictshall
compute the perceentgge of funds expended in each fiscal year for
the categories set forth in subdivision (a) to the total aggregate
expenditures of all funds received from state, federal, and local
sources, including, but not limited to, all state and federal funds
received for categorical programs. Eaeh.school district annually
shall publish the percentage calculated under this subdivision
in a form that is easily understood by the general public and
shall make the publication readily available to the general
public.
(c) For purposes of this section and notwithstanding Section
46652 or an other provision of law, a school district may use
the standardized account code structure published by the- State
Department of Education pursuant to Chapter 237 of the
Statutes of 1993.
(d) For the 2000-01 fiscal year and each fiscal year theraeaf ter,
each school district shall compute the sum of expenditures under
general administra"tion, supervision of Lnstruction, and
instructional resources supervision as defined in Section 46652
as a percentage of the total aggregate expenditures of all funds
received from state, federal and local sources, including, but not
limited to, all state and federal funds received for categorical
programs. Each school district annually shall publish the
percentage calculated under this subdivision in a form that is
easily understood by* the general public and shall make the
publication readily available to the general public.
CHAP= 7. SANC77ONS
46657. Any school district that fails to comply with this part
shall be su1ject to -sanctions as described in this chapter. The
State Board of Education shall fine each school district 25
dollars per unit of ADA, or fine percent of basic per -ADA revenue
limit times total ADA, whichever is the greater, computed on the
ADA basis of the fiscal year preceding thending of
noncompliance. There shall be public notice of violafitions at a
regular governing board meeting.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SEC. 2. IMPLEMENTATION
The provisions of this initiative shall be implemented as
quickly as possible. Agencies of the state are prohibited from
taking any action which delays implementation of this
initiative or of any provision thereof. Any delay in
implementation shall not invalidate this initiative or any
provision thereof. The Le slature may amend this act only to
further its purpose by a bill passed by a vote of two-thirds of the
Le ''slature and sign b the Governor.
SEC. 3. LIMITATION OF ACTIONS
Any action or proceeding contesting the validity of this
initiative, say provision of this initiative or the adoption of this
initiative shall be commenced within six months. of the date of
the election at which this initiative is approved; otherwise this
initiative and all of its provisions shall be held valid, legal and
uncontestable. However, this limitation shall not of itself
preclude an action or proceeding to challenge the application of
this initiative ar any of its provisions to a particular person or
circumstance.
SEC. 4. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this initiative or the application thereof to
any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remaining
provisions and their applications shall remain in force. To this
end, the provisions of this initiative are severable.
Proposition 224: Teat of Proposed Law
This initiative measure is submitted to the people in
accordance with the provisions of Article II, Section B of the
Constitution.
This initiative measure expressly amends the Constitution by
adding a section thereto; therefore, new provisions proposed to
be added are printed in italic type to indicate that they are new.
PROPOSED AMENDMEw To ARTICLE vii
SECTION 1. TITLE
This measure shall be known and may be cited as the
Government Cost Savings and Taxpayer Protection
Amendment.
SECTION 2. PURPOSE AND INTENT
It is the intent of the People of the State of California in
enacting this measure that engineering, architectural, and
similar services provided by the State and certain other entities
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be furnished at the lowest cost to taxpayers, consistent with
quality, health, safety, and the public interest; that contracts for
such services be awarded through a competitive bidding
process, free of undue political influence; and that contractors
be held fully responsible for the performance of their contracts.
SECTION 3. REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTS FOR
ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL, AND SIMILAR
SERVICES
Section 12 is added to Article VII of the Constitution, to read:
SEC. 12. (a) This section shall apply to contracts for
engineering, architectural, landscape architectural, surveying,
environmental, or engineering geology services awarded by the
State of California or by any state agency to any public or
private entity. As used in this section, "state agency" means every
state office, officer, agency, department, division, bureau, board,
and commission but does not include the University of
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WALNUT VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT vo
964 INITIATIVE
RESOLUTION NO- WVUSD W-13
WHEREAS, Me so-called "95-5" Initiative has qualified for the next statewide ballot; and
WHEREAS, the Initiative proposes that, beginning in the 1999-2000 fiscal year. and every year
thereafter, no more than five percent of all funds received by school districts (all federal, state and
local revenue) shall be expended on administrative costs, as defined by the measure; and
WHEREAS, the Initiative proposes that, beginning in the 1998-99 fiscal year and every year.
thereafter, each school district shall include in its budget a system indicating the contribution of each
expenditure to the achievement of a specific performance objective pursuant to the district's effort to
improve pupil performance; and
WHEREAS, the Initiative states that every district failing to comply with any provision of the
initiative shall be fined by the State Board of Education an amount equal to five percent of the basic
per -ADA revenue limit times total ADA; and
WHEREAS, the penalty for the Walnut Valley Unified School District would total approximately
$550,000 if the district was to be found out of compliance; and
WHEREAS, the Initiative includes in the five percent , and thus subject to reduction, certain
school district costs that protect the safety of students, such as school bus maintenance and repair;
and
WHEREAS, the Initiative includes in the five percent, and thus subject to reduction,ain
school districts costs that provide and protect the quality of educational services provided to studen ,
such as curriculum development, staff development, and supervision of instruction; and
WHEREAS, the Initiative reduces fiscal efficiency by reducing district services provided to
school sites, such as data processing, payroll, accounting, bulk purchasing, and warehousing; and
WHEREAS, the Initiative will increase administrative costs at school sites as they assume more
administrative responsibilities from the district and
WHEREAS, the Initiative will increase administrative costs in school districts as they carry out
the mandates contained in the Initiative;
WHEREAS, the Initiative is opposed by several major statewide educational organizations,
including the California State PTA, California School Boards. Association, Association of California
School Administrators, California School Employees Association, Service Employees International
Union, California County Superintendents Educational Services Association, California Association of
School Business Officials, and Superintendent of Public Instruction Delaine Eastin; now therefore, be
it
RESOLVED that the Governing Board of the Walnut Valley Unified School District this twenty-
first day of January, OPPOSES THE SO-CALLED 9515 INITIATIVE.
APPROVED, and adopted this 21st day of January, 1998, by unanimous vote of the Board of
Trustees of the Walnut Valley Unified School District
I, Ronald W. Hockwalt, Secretary of the Walnut Valley Unified School District, State of California, do
hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the governing
body of the aforesaid school district at a regular meeting held on the 21st day of January, 1998, as the
same appears on record in my office.
Dated: January 21, 1998
Ronald W. Hockwalt, Ed. D. -Secretary
AGENDA NO. 8.2
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Diamond Mir Ranch Festival
Carol Herrera, Mayor
City of Diamond Bar
Diamond Bar Ca. 91765
Dear Carol.
Due to personal family ditticulties. I am askinq for a
continuance to April for the Ranch Festival Financial
information requested.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sin IV,
Steve Jo nson
Past Pr ident
Diamond Bar Ranch Festival
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1249 So. Diamond Bar Boulevard, #249 e Diamond Bar, CA 91765 * (909) 860-2969 e Fax (909) 861-1219
A California Non-profit Public Benefit Corporation
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RESOLUTION NO. 98 -
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR OPPOSING THE
ELIMINATION OF VEHICLE LICENSE REVENUE
AS PROPOSED IN AB 1776, SB1723 AND SB2001
WHEREAS, vehicle license fee revenue annually provides three billion seven hundred
million dollars ($3.7 billion) to cities and counties, in California; and
WHEREAS, the City of Diamond Bar annually receives two million five hundred
thousand dollars ($2,500,000), which represents twenty-five percent (25%) of the City's General
Fund revenues; and
WHEREAS, legislation proposed (AB1776, SB1723 and SB2001) in the 1998 State
legislative session would eliminate vehicle license fee revenue as a source of revenue for local
government; and
WHEREAS, vehicle license fee (VLF) revenue, which is the only state revenue received
by Diamond Bar for general fund purposes, is a constitutionally protected revenue source for
cities and counties, as result VLF revenue is a reliable source of revenue; and
WHEREAS, AB1776 and SB1723 would eliminate. VLF revenue and proposes to
provide an alternative revenue source of unknown reliability, amounts, timeframe and type, with
no constitutional guarantees; while, SB2001 eliminates VBLF completely with no revenue
alternatives; and
WHEREAS, all three legislative proposals are "copycat" attempts to utilize the
legislation as campaign marketing tools for those seeking political office, without regard for the
financial stability of local government or the capability of people in local communities to engage in
"homerule" self -governance; and
WHEREAS, if the legislations' disingenuous proponents do sincerely believe that $3.7
billion tax relief is feasible and necessary, then they should propose legislation that provides such
relief from exclusive State revenue sources: personal and corporate income taxes; not local
governmental revenue sources.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Diamond
Bar does and hereby expresses its opposition to AB1776, SB1723 and SB2001.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of 51998.
Mayor
I, TOMMYE NICE, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Diamond Bar held on the 21 st of April, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Deputy City Clerk of the
City of Diamond Bar
AGENDA NO. 9.2
NO DOCUMENATION AVAILABLE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
APRIL 7, 1998
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Huff called the meeting to order at 10:20
p.m. in the SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, California.
ROLL CALL: Agency Members Chang, Herrera, O'Connor,
VC/Ansari, C/Huff
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None offered.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR: AM/O'Connor moved, AM/Chang seconded, to
approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS - Chang, Herrera, O'Connor, VC/Ansari,
Chair/Huff
NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS - None
3.1 APPROVED MINUTES - Regular Meeting of March 17, 1998 - as
submitted.
3.2 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - dated April 7, 1998 in the amount
of $268.42.
4.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
5.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
6.
NEW BUSINESS:
None
7.
AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS:
None
AGENCY ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, C/Huff
adjourned the meeting at 10:23 p.m.
ATTEST:
Chairman
LYNDA BURGESS, Agency Secretary
DIAMOND BAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Chairman Huff and Board of Directors
FROM: Linda G. Magnuson, Finance Director
SUBJECT: Voucher Register, April 21, 1998
DATE: April 16, 1998
Attached is the Voucher Register dated April 21, 1998 for the
Diamond Bar Redevelopment Agency. The checks will be produced after
any recommendations and the final approval is received.
Payment of the listed vouchers in the amount of $12,781.00 is
hereby allowed from the Diamond Bar Redevelopment Agency Fund.
APPROVED BY:
Linda G. Ma son
Assistant Finance Director
Terrence L. Belanger
Executive Director
Robert S. Huff
Chairman
Eileen R. Ansari
Vice Chairman
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STUDY SESSION:
School Traffic Study
1. CLOSED SESSION:
2. CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
ROLL CALL:
Next Resolution No. 98 -
Next Ordinance No. (1998)
4:00 p.m., Room CC -2
6:30 p.m. April 21, 1998
Mayor
Father Olin Mayfield, St Denis
Catholic Church
Council Members Ansari,
Huff, O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tem
Chang, Mayor Herrera
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mayor
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
3.1 Proclaiming May 4-8, 1998 - as "Hire -A -Veteran Week."
3.2 Proclaiming May, 1998 as "Water Awareness Month."
3.3 Proclaiming April 26 to May 2, 1998 as "Child Passenger
Safety Week."
3.4 Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to Sharon
Butler, recently named Mrs. Los Angeles County.
3.5 Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Miss
Diamond Bar and her Court.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: "Public Comments" is the time
reserved on each regular meeting agenda to provide an
opportunity for members of the public to directly address the
Council on Consent Calendar items or matters of interest to
the public that are not already scheduled for consideration on
this agenda. Although the City Council values your comments,
pursuant to the Brown Act, the Council generally cannot take
any action on items not listed on the posted agenda. Please
complete a Sneaker's Card and give it to the City Clerk
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
APRIL 21, 1998 PAGE 2
5.1 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - April 23, 1998 - 7:00
p.m., AQMD Board Hearing Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.2 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY WINE TASTING SOIREE - April 26,
1998 - 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Shilo Hilltop, 3101 Temple Ave.
5.3 SPRING CLEAN-UP - April 25, 1998 -
5.4 PLANNING COMMISSION - April 28, 1998 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E.'Copley Dr.
5.5 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - May 5, 1998 - 6:30 p.m., AQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
6.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
6.1.1 Study Session of April 7, 1998 - Approve as
submitted.
6.1.2 Regular Meeting of April 7, 1998 - Approve as
submitted.
Requested by: City Clerk
6.2 TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular
Meeting of February 12, 1998 - Receive and file.
6.3 VOUCHER REGISTER - Approve Voucher Register dated April
17, 1998 in the amount of
Requested by: City Manager
6.4 RELEASE OF CASH BOND OF $10,000 FOR INSTALLATION OF
LANDSCAPING AT 669 LEYLAND DRIVE (LOT 17, TRACT 31977,
REQUESTED BY ALEX SHUMING LIANG, OWNER
Recommended Action:
Requested by Planning Division
6.5 CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH INTERNATIONAL SERVICES FOR
CROSSING GUARD SERVICES -
Recommended Action:
Requested by: Public Works Division
6.6 CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH LANDSCAPE WEST -
Recommended Action:
Requested by: Community Services Division
APRIL 21, 1998
PAGE 3
6.7 RESOLUTION NO. 98 -XX: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR "SAFE, PARKS ACT" / PANTERA
PARK -
Recommended Action:
Requested by: City Manager
6.8 RESOLUTION NO. 98 -XX: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION BY
THE CITY CLERK OF CITY RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS WHICH ARE NO
LONGER REQUIRED AS PROVIDED UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
34090 - G.C. Section 34090 provides that, "with the
approval of the legislative body by resolution written
consent of the city attorney the head of a city
department. may destroy any city record, document,
instrument, book or paper, under his charge without
making a copy thereof, after the same is no longer
required." Destruction of the materials referenced in
Exhibit "A" attached to the proposed resolution is
determined necessary in order to conserve storage space,
reduce staff time, expense and confusion in handling
information and informing the public.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City
Council adopt Resolution No. 98 -XX 'approving the
destruction of certain records which are no longer
required as provided by Government Code Section 34090.
Requested by: City Clerk
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as
matters can be heard.
7.1 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT (ZCA 97-1_
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE DRAFT DEVELOPMENT CODE, ...
Recommended Action:
Requested by: Planning Division
7.2 AOF RATES, FEES AND CHARGES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED
BY THE BUILDING AND SAFETY, ENGINEERING, PUBLIC WORKS AND
PLANNING DIVISIONS RELATED TO THE PROCESSING OF PLANNING,
ZONING, BUILDING AND ENGINEERING PROJECTS, MAPS AND OTHER
SUCH ACTIVITIES -
Recommended Action:
Requested by: Planning Division
8. OLD BUSINESS:
8.1 RESOLUTION NO. 98 -XX: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR OPPOSING PROPOSITION 223,
APRIL 21, 1998 PAGE 4
"SCHOOLS, SPENDING LIMITS ON ADMINISTRATION" -
Recommended Action:
Requested by: City Manager
8.2 RANCH FESTIVAL FUNDING -
Recommended Action:
Requested by: City Manager
8.3 MID -YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENT -
Recommended Action:
Requested by: City Manager
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9.1 RESOLUTION NO. 98 -XX: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR OPPOSING SENATE BILL 1723 (SB
1723), SENATE BILL 2001(SB 2001) AND ASSEMBLY BILL 1677
(AB 1677) -
Recommended Action:
Requested by: City Manager
RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
Next Resolution No. R-98-04
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Huff
ROLL CALL: Agency Members Chang, Herrera,
O'Connor, VC/Ansari, C/Huff
2. 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
Agency on Consent Calendar items or matters of interest to the
public that are not already scheduled for consideration on
this agenda. Although the Redevelopment Agency values your
comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, the Agency generally
cannot take any action on items not listed on the posted
agenda. Please complete a Speaker's Card and give it to the
City Clerk (completion of this form is voluntary) There is
a five minute maximum time limit when addressing the
Redevelopment Agency.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR:
3.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of April 7, 1998 -
Approve as submitted.
APRIL 21, 1998 PAGE 5
Requested by: Agency Secretary
3.2 VOUCHER REGISTER - Approve Voucher Register dated April
21, 1998 in the amount of
Requested by: Executive Director
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5. OLD BUSINESS:
6. NEW BUSINESS:
7. AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS: Items raised by individual Agency
Members are for Agency discussion. Direction may be given at
this meeting or the item may be scheduled for action at a
future meeting.
AGENCY ADJOURNMENT:
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
10. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS:
11. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS: Items raised by individual Council
Members are for Council discussion. Direction may be given at
this meeting or the item may be scheduled for action at a
future meeting.
12. ADJOURNMENT:
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA NO;
TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Council
MEETING DATE: April 21,1998 REPORT DATE: April 10, 1998
FROM: Lynda Burgess, City Clerk
TITLE: RESOLUTION NO. 98-XX: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION BY THE
CITY CLERK OF CITY RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS WHICH ARE NO
LONGER REQUIRED AS PROVIDED UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 34090
SUMMARY: Government Code Section 34090 provides that, "with the approval of the
legislative body by resolution and the written consent of the city attorney the
head of a city department may destroy any city record, document, instrument,
book or paper, under his charge, without making a copy thereof, after the same
is no longer required." Destruction of the materials referenced in Exhibit "A"
attached to the proposed resolution is determined necessary in order to
conserve storage space, reduce staff time, expense and confusion in handling
information and informing the public.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 98 -XX approving
the destruction of certain records which are no longer required as provided by
Government Code Section 34090.
EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION:
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST:
1. Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed X Yes _ No
by the City Attorney?
2. Does the report require a majority vote? X 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: DEPARTMENT HEAD:
Terrence L. Belar Lynda Burgess
g
City Manager City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 98 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF CITY
RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS WHICH ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED
AS PROVIDED UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 34090
WHEREAS, it has been determined that certain City records under the
charge of the following City Department are no longer required for public or private
purposes:
CITY CLERK
WHEREAS, it has been determined that destruction of the above-mentioned
materials is necessary to conserve storage space and reduce staff time, expense and
confusion in handling, and informing the public; and
WHEREAS, Section 34090 of the Government Code of the State of California
authorizes the head of a City department to destroy any City records and documents which
are over two years old under his or her charge, without making a copy thereof, after the
same are no longer required, upon the approval of the City Council by resolution and the
written consent of the City Attorney; and
WHEREAS, it is therefore desirable to destroy said records as listed in
Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof, in storage, without making a copy
thereof, which are over two years old; and
WHEREAS, said records have been approved for destruction by the City
Attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Diamond Bar as follows:
SECTION 1. That approval and authorization is hereby given to destroy
those records described as Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Resolution.
SECTION 2. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of
.1998.
Mayor
I, LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution was passed, adopted and approved at a regular meeting of
the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar held on the day of
1998, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ATTEST:
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CITY OF DIAMOND OAK
AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA N0.
TO: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager
MEETING DATE: April 21, 1998 REPORT DATE: April 10, 1998
FROM: Linda G Magnuson, Assistant Finance Director
TITLE:
Treasurer's Report - March 31, 1998
SUMMARY:
Submitted for the City Council's review and approval is the Treasurer's Statement for the month of March,
1998.
RECOMMENDATION:
Review and approve.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS; X Staff Report _ Public Hearing Notification
_ Resolution(s) — Bid Specification (on file in City Clerk's
office)
_ Ordinance(s) _ Other:
_ Agreement(s)
EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION:
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST:
1. Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed
_ Yes
_ No
by the City Attorney?
2. Does the report require a majority vote?
_Yes
_ No
3. Has environmental impact been assessed? NIA
—Yes
—No
4. Has the report been reviewed by a Commission? NIA
_ Yes
—No
Which Commission?
5. Are other departments affected by the report? NIA
_ Yes
—No
Report discussed with the following affected departments:
REVIEWED BY:
DEPARTMENT HEAD:
Terrence L. Belanger Linda G. Magn6sdA
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City Manager Assistant Finance Director
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
AGENDA NO.
MEETING DATE: April 21,1998
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Treasurer's Statement - March 31, 1998
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 March, 1998 Treasurer's Statement.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Submitted for the Council's review and approval is the Treasurer's Statement for the month of March,
1998. 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.
The City's Deferred Compensation balances which are managed by ICMA are also being reported.
The City receives ICMA statements on a quarterly basis. The balances reported are as of December
31,1997.
PREPARED BY:
Linda G. Maanuson
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
TREASURER'S MONTHLY CASH STATEMENT
GENERAL FUND
LIBRARY SERVICES FUND
TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND
GAS TAX FUND
TRANSIT TX (PROP A) FD
TRANSIT TX (PROP C) FD
ISTEA FUND
INTEGRATED WASTE MGT FD
AIR QUALITY IMPRVMNT FD
TRAILS & BIKEWAYS FD (SB 821)
PARK FEES FUND
S PARKS GRANT (PRP A) FD
FACILITIES & PARK DEVEL. FD
COM DEV BLOCK GRANT FD
CITIZENS OPT -PUBLIC SAFETY FD
NARCOTICS ASSET SEIZURE FD
LANDSCAPE DIST #38 FD
LANDSCAPE DIST #39 FD
LANDSCAPE DIST #41 FD
GRAND AV CONST FUND
CAP IMPROVEMENT PRJ FD
SELF INSURANCE FUND
TOTALS
SUMMARY OF CASH:
DEMAND DEPOSITS:
INVESTMENTS:
March 31, 1998
$12,370,028.38
$1,057,518.90
$910,818.32
($200,000.00)
$12,316,728.96
109,326.45
434.13
108,892.32
11.11
11.11
2,531,902.06
200,671.70
2,732,573.76
1,596,411.46
80,743.30
63,062.90
1,614,091.86
2,098,607.74
48,495.00
(88,970.21)
2,058,132.53
10,280.43
10,280.43
165,375.55
4,024.82
161,350.73
109,650.56
13,499.32
1,442.65
121,707.23
28,459.55
28,459.55
572,207.12
(130,852.88)
441,354.24
(2,083,874.96)
1,603,211.00
25,566.64
(455,097.32)
1,319,637.84
1,319,637.84
(84,817.38)
4,118.15
(140.00)
(89,075.53)
266,634.73
266,634.73
310,778.89
310,778.89
360,953.91
6,054.64
354,899.27
102,951.94
20.61
8,260.24
94,712.31
259,627.26
7,698.65
251,928.61
139,130.78
139,130.78
191,171.44
448,110.58
394,396.45
137,457.31
737,741.55
737,741.55
$21,112,196.41
$3,004,159.83
$1 454,025.08$0.00
$22,662,331.16
GENERALACCOUNT
PAYROLL ACCOUNT
CHANGE FUND
PETTY CASH ACCOUNT
TOTAL DEMAND DEPOSITS
US TREASURY Money Market Acct.
TIME CERTIFICATES
COMMERCIAL PAPER
LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FD
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
TOTAL CASH
$1,664,160.94
696.50
200.00
500.00
$1,002,886.24
0.00
0.00
19,993,887.48
$1,665,557.44
$20,996,773.72
$22,662,331.16
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.
In May, 1997, the City's amount of investable surplus exceeded the LAIF limit of $20,000,000. As a result, the City had to
invest money in an alternative investment option. While other investments options are being evaluated, these funds have
been invested in a US Treasury sweep account through Wells Fargo Bank. These funds are "swept" on a daily basis from
the City's bank accounts and invested overnight into an investment pool of US Treasury notes. Interest will be creditied
to the City's bank account on a monthly basis.
L.A.I.F - Effective Yield for February 1998 5.720%
Money Market -Effective Yield for February 1998 4.436%.
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
TREASURER'S MONTHLY CASH STATEMENT
March 31, 1998
INVESTMENT: DEFERRED COMPENSATION ACCOUNT (AS OF 3/31/98)
ICMA Retirement CQrDOration - 457 Plan:
AGGRESSIVE OPPORTUNITY FUND
8,471.70
INTERNATIONAL FUND
9,691.33
OVERSEAS EQUITY INDEX FUND
6,493.72
GROWTH STOCK FUND
123,497.81
MID/SMALL CO. INDEX
9,389.51
BROAD MARKET FUND
21,029.85
500 STOCK INDEX FUND
3,294.96
EQUITY INCOME FUND
12,566.10
ASSET ALLOCATION FUND
46,672.38
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FUND
0.00
CORE BOND FUND
20,458.58
US TREASURY FUND
9,547.15
CASH MANAGEMENT FUND
3,223.54
PLUS FUND
364,309.28
GUARANTEED FUND
0.00
CONSERVATIVE GROWTH
1,590.51
TRADITIONAL GROWTH
14,824.55
MS MOMTM GROWTH
3,274.48
MS CAPITAL APPRECIATION
8,736.40
MS GROWTH
2,558.82
MS CONTR GROWTH
3,437.44
MS GROWTH & INCOME
12,204.27
MS SP SITUATION
3,465.64
TOTAL OF DEPOSITS 688,738.02
Note: These investment options are at the discretion of the employees
Due to the complexity of the funds, which are solely handled by ICMA, the City is only reporting the balances available in
in the various instruments
The reporting period reflects the most current quarter reported by ICMA to the City.
TOTAL CASH AND INVESTMENTS
$23,351,069.18
All investments are placed in accordance with the City of Diamond Bar's Investment Policy.
The above summary provides sufficient cash flow liquidity to meet the next six month's
estimated expenditures.
Terrence L. Belanger, Treasurer
STATE OF CALIFORNIA MATT FONG, Treasurer
OFFICE OF THE TREASURER
SACRAMENTO a
LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND
P.O. BOX 942809
Date: 02/28/98 SACRAMENTO, CA 94209-0001
Page: 01 FEBRUARY, 1998 STATEMENT
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 98-19-249
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
ATTN: MANAGER
21660 E. COPLEY DRIVE
SUITE 100
DIAMOND BAR, CA 91165
EFFECTIVE TRANSACTION TRAN CONF AU`I'H TlRANSACTION
DATE DATE TYPE NO CAL.,ER AMOUNT BALANCE
BEGINNING BALANCE - REG r=gryy?;E?81 1g
ENDING BALANCE - REG
GRAND TOTAL $19,993,88a.�'8
SUMMARY
.IRAN COUNT TOTAL DEPOSIT AMT TOTAL WITHDRAWAL AMT
REG 0 $0.00 $0.00
1,;
POOLED MONEY INVESTMENT ACCOUNT
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENT DATA
A COMPARISON OF FEBRUARY 1998 WITH FEBRUARY 1997
(Dollars in Thousands)
ate,
FRU'Y I ,- CHANGE
Average Daily Portfolio
$31,140,429
$30,379,056
+$761,373
Accrued Earnings
$136,647
$129,929
+$6,718
Effective Yield
5.720
5.575
+.145
Average Life—Month End (in days)
207
260
- 53
Total Security Transactions
Amount
$28,614,910
$21,643,428
+$6,971,482
Number
633
502
-131
Total Time Deposit Transactions
Amount
$806,200
$450,700
+S355.500
Number
47
38
.9
Average Workday Investment Activity
$1,634,506
$1,227,451
+5407.055
Prescribed Demand Account Balances
For Services
$230,513
$139,307
+ S91,206
For Uncollected Funds
$160,258
$194,631
S34.377 3
LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND*
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITY
FEBRUARY 1998
BEGINNING BALANCE DEPOSITS WITHDRAWALS
$11,354,332,644.45 $987,609,000.00 $936,935,090.45
*Local Agency Investment Fund Invested Through Pooled Money Investment Account
MONTH END BALANCE
$11,405,006,554.00
Estimated Market Value Including Accrued Interest $ 30,270,027,481.03
Repurchase Agreements, Time Deposits, AB 55 & General Fund loans, and
Reverse Repurchase agreements are carried at portfolio book value (carrying cost).
Certificates of Deposit (CDs), Bank Notes (BNs), and Commercial Paper (CPs) less
than 90 days are carried at portfolio book value (carrying cost). Interest accrued
from the date of purchase on CDs and BNs under 90 days is not included.
Pooled
State of California
Money Investment Account
Market Valuation
2/28/98
United States Treasury:
Bills
$
2,563,542,117.81
$
2,601,988,888.80
NA
Strips
$
73,184,450.00
$
93,984,750.00
NA
Notes
$
5,134,844,231.06
$
5,138,525,840.00
$
43,953,553.72
Federal Agency:
Bonds
$
1,593,911,758.03
$
1,593,264,304.70
$
19,672,222.92
Floaters
$
265,000,000.00
$
264,972,450.00
$
1,791,862.40
MBS
$
141,232,317.66
$
141,019,278.00
$
833,462.73
GNMA
$
2,497,152.33
$
2,895,066.60
$
24,606.31
SBA
$
229,127,242.68
$
230,457,445.21
$
2,291,902.97
FHLMC PC
$
24,309,320.98
$
26,018,922.89
$
390,311.89
Discount Notes
$
1,105,132,495.34
$
1,125,519,952.50
NA
Bankers Acceptances
$
329,100,821.85
$
329,227,786.29
NA
Corporate:
Bonds
$
945,153,839.97
$
944,646,984.00
$
20,347,967.33
Floaters
$
530,157,560.87
$
529,719,215.00
$
4,280,418.71
CDs
$
6,463,216,592.45
$
6,457,790,444.37
$
57,728,313.87
Bank Notes
$
1,075,000,000.00
$
1,074,636,389.75
$
12,119,722.24
Repurchase Agreements $
-
$
-
NA
Time Deposits
$
1,222,295,000.00
$
1,222,295,000.00
NA
AB 55 & GF Loans
$
1,346,448,930.00
$
1,346,448,930.00
NA
Commercial Paper
$
7,221,958,046.25
$
7,230,610,784.07
NA
Reverse Repurchase
$
245,700,000.00
$
245,700,000.00
$1,729,296.25
TOTAL
$
30,020,411,877.28
$
30,108,322,432.18
$
161,705,048.85
Estimated Market Value Including Accrued Interest $ 30,270,027,481.03
Repurchase Agreements, Time Deposits, AB 55 & General Fund loans, and
Reverse Repurchase agreements are carried at portfolio book value (carrying cost).
Certificates of Deposit (CDs), Bank Notes (BNs), and Commercial Paper (CPs) less
than 90 days are carried at portfolio book value (carrying cost). Interest accrued
from the date of purchase on CDs and BNs under 90 days is not included.