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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/29/1999Tuesday, June 29, 1999 6:30 p.m. — Special Meeting South Coast Air Quality Management District Main Auditorium 21865 East Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Mayor Wen Chang Mayor Pro Tem Debby O'Connor Council Member Eileen Ansari Council Member Carol Herrera Council Member Bob Huff City Manager Terrence L. Belanger City Attorney Michael Jenkins City Clerk Lynda Burgess Copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to agenda items are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and are available for public inspection. If you have questions regarding an agenda item, please contact the City Clerk at (909) 860-2489 during regular business hours. 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HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS Copies of Agenda, Rules of the Council, Cassette Tapes of Meetings (909) 860-2489 Compute Access to Agendas (909) 860 -LINE General Information (909) 860-2489 NOTE: ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON ANY ITEM IDENTIFIED ON THE AGENDA. 1 0 SPECIAL MEETING June 29, 1999 6:30 p.m - CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: Mayor Chang Mayor Chang Council Members Ansari, Herrera Huff, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Chang OLD BUSINESS: 2.1 PRESENTATION OF THE FINAL REPORT FROM THE COMMUNITY/CIVIC CENTER TASK FORCE - The City Council established a task force of 30 community members to consider the development of the Community/Civic Center complex. The task force held eleven noticed meetings over the past eight months to discuss such issues as: (a) types of services and buildings to include; (b) potential programs and the space needed to accommodate these services; (c) potential sites where the facilities could be constructed; and (d) cost and potential funding sources for design and construction. The task force was led through a series of exercises by a consultant team, which consisted of the Roth Group and LPA, Inc. to develop a consensus on recommendations to be presented to the City Council. On issues where consensus could not be achieved, a vote by the task force members present determined the recommendation. Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report. It is further recommended that the City Council direct staff to proceed with the future actions recommended by the task force. Also, it is recommended that the City Council maintain the existing task force to continue to provided broadbased citizen input on this project. Requested by: Community Services Division and Community/Civic Center Task Force 3. ADJOURNMENT: SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Diamond Bar City Council will hold a special meeting in the South Air Quality Management District Auditorium, located at 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California on Tuesday, June 29, 1999, at 6:30 p.m. Items for consideration are listed on the attached agenda. I am the City Clerk in the City of Diamond Bar; that a copy of the Notice for the Special Meeting of the Diamond Bar City Council to be held on June 29, 1999 was posted at their proper locations. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct and that this Notice and Affidavit was executed this 25th day of July, 1999, at Diamond Bar, California. /s/ Lynda Burgess Lynda Burgess, City Clerk City of Diamond Bar SPECIAL MEETING June 29, 1999 6:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: 2. OLD BUSINESS: Mayor Chang Mayor Chang 'ORgFr Council Members Ansari, Herrera Huff, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Chang 2.1 PRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY/CIVIC CENTER TASK FORCE FINAL REPORT - Recommended Action: Requested by: Community Services Division and Community/Civic Center Task Force 3. ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AGENDA REPORT AGENDA N0. TO: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager MEETING DATE: June 29, 1999 REPORT DATE: June 24, 1999 FROM: Bob Rose, Community Services Director TITLE: Presentation of the Final Report from the Community/Civic Center Task Force SUMMARY: The City Council established a task force of 30 community members to consider the development of a Community/Civic Center complex in Diamond Bar. The task force held eleven noticed meetings over the past eight months to discuss such issues as: a. Types of services and buildings to include b. Potential programs and the space needed to accommodate these services c. Potential sites where the facilities could be constructed d. Cost and potential funding sources for design and construction Continued on page 2 RECOMMENDED ACTION: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report. It is further recommended that the City Council direct staff to proceed with the future actions recommended by the task force. Also, it is recommended that the City Council maintain the existing task force to continue to provide broadbased citizen input on this project. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: X Staff Report _ Public Hearing Notification _ Resolution(s) _ Bid Specifications (on file in City Clerk's office) Ordinance(s) X Other: CC Task Force Final Report _ Agreement(s) EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST: 1. Has the resolution, ordinance or agreement been reviewed by the City Attorney? _ Yes X No 2. Does the report require a majority vote? X Yes _ No 3. Has environmental impact been assessed? N/A _ Yes _ No 4. Has the report been reviewed by a Commission? _ Yes X No What Commission? 5. Are other departments affected by the report? _ Yes X No Report discussed with the following affected departments: None REVIEWED BY: Terrence L. Belang r City Manager James DeStefan Deputy City Manager t Bo Rose Community Services Director City Council Report CC Task Force — Final Report Meeting Date: June 29, 1999 June 24, 1999 Page 2 of 3 SUMMARY: continued The task force was led through a series of exercises by a consultant team, which consisted of the Roth Group and LPA, Inc. to develop a consensus on recommendations to be presented to the City Council. On issues where consensus could not be achieved, a vote by the task force members present determined the recommendation. The task force has developed a thorough report that details their work exercises and process, which has been distributed to the City Council. A brief summary of the recommendations for major issues is a follows: A. PRIORITY FOR FACILITIES: 1. Community Center with a dedicated Senior Center 2. Library 3. Gymnasium or swimming pool element of a Sports Complex 4. City Hall with council chambers :MIEST"go 1. Flat pad (vacant) south of and behind Calvary Chapel at Grand Avenue and Golden Springs (Hospital site) 2. Vacant pad southwest of current City Hall on Bridge Gate Drive in Gateway Corporate Center (Kaiser site) 3. Northwest portion of Summitridge Park at Grand Avenue at Summitridge Drive 4. Portion of Diamond Bar Golf Course where club house and banquet facilities are currently located (Grand Avenue and Golden Springs Drive) Note: Golf Course would remain intact and disturbed amenities would be rebuilt. C. FUNDING: "Pay as you go" phased development (possibly ten to 15 year process) Debt financing (bond), which would require a vote of the residents (construction on all facilities could start shortly after the vote on the bond) The members of the task force believe that this is just the beginning of the process necessary to consider the development of a Community/Civic Center complex. The task force also recommends to the City Council the following future actions: FUTURE ACTIONS Public Outreach—provide additional opportunities (such as questionnaires during the summer Concerts in the Park program) to obtain broader public input on the task force's recommendations. City Council Report CC Task Force — Final Report Meeting Date: June 29, 1999 June 24, 1999 Page 3 of 3 2. Develop preliminary schematic architectural designs for the recommended program for each of the sites; Prepare appropriate California Environmental Quality Act documents to analyze the sites and proposed facilities; 4. Prepare fiscal analysis including acquisition, development, maintenance and operation, loss of income, financing alternatives, etc., to analyze each of the sites and proposed facilities; 5. Facilitate presentations on the task force's recommendations to appropriate City commissions and provide opportunities for them to comment to the City Council prior to a formal authorization to proceed with an action program on this project; and Retain the existing task force intact to: review and comment on the work outlined in Item Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4 above; to participate in presentations to the relevant commissions; and to continue to provide a vehicle for providing broadbased citizen input on this project. The task force appreciates the consultant team and staff support provided by the City Council for this project. The task force members see the development of a Civic Center complex as an opportunity to enhance services and to create more of a "sense of community" for the residents of Diamond Bar. PREPARED BY: Bob Rose, Community Services Director CITY OF DIAMOND BAR "QUICK CAP" MINUTES JUNE 29, 1999 SPECIAL MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Chang called the meeting to order at 6:48 p.m. in the Auditorium of the South Coast Air Quality Management District, 21865 E. Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Norman Bell ROLL CALL: Council Members Ansari, Herrera, Huff, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Chang Also present were: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; David Liu, Deputy Director of Public Works; Bob Rose, Community Services Director and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk. 2. OLD BUSINESS: PRESENTATION OF THE FINAL REPORT FROM THE COMMUNITY/CIVIC CENTER TASK FORCE - The City Council established a Task Force of 30 community members to consider the development of the Community/Civic Center complex. The Task Force held eleven noticed meetings over the past eight months to discuss such issues as: (a) types of services and buildings to include; (b) potential programs and the space needed to accommodate these services; (c) potential sites where the facilities could be constructed; and (d) cost and potential funding sources for design and construction. The Task Force was led through a series of exercises by consultant team, which consisted of The Roth Group and LPA, Inc. to develop a consensus on recommendations to be presented to the City Council. On issues where consensus could not be achieved, a vote by the Task Force members present determined the recommendation. Presentations made by Marlene Roth, The Roth Group; Brenda Engdahl; Allen Wilson; Norman Bell; Kathleen Newe; Jim Weirick, LPA; Marty Torres; Jim Weirick; Thom Pruitt; Annette Finnerty; Bob Zirbes; Marlene Roth - Recommended future action: 1) Public Outreach; 2) preliminary schematic architectural designs; 2) prepare appropriate Calif. Environmental Quality Act documents to analyze the sites and proposed facilities; 4) fiscal analysis; facilitate presentations on task force recommendations to appropriate city commissions and provide opportunity for comment; 6) keep Task Force in tact to meet as information becomes available. Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report. It is further recommended that the City Council direct staff to proceed with the future actions recommended by the Task Force. Also, it is rPr.nmmPndPd that the (-.it-\i ('rnmril maintain the PXifitinrT Ta.sk JUNE 29, 1999 PAGE 2 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MTG. Force to continue to provide broad-based citizen input on this project. Stan Granger, 2300 Gold Nugget Ave. - commended the City on the work done so far. Felt that Summitridge Park would not be an appropriate site and shouldn't be destroyed by putting these facilities there. Ansari - Cost per sq. ft? Is there a cost analysis? Marlene Roth - Have used $150-200/sq. ft. depending on how deluxe the facilities would be. These are just ballpark figures used is some of the Task Force's exercises. That's why a fiscal analysis is recommended as one of the next steps. Herrera - supported the recommendations. Mayor - O'Connor - Council included $500,000 in 1999-2000 FY budget for design, etc. What time line does staff estimate to achieve the Task Force's seven recommendations? Bob Rose - Could get a consultant proposal for the fiscal analysis ready by the July 20"' meeting. Could be looking for the analysis by Sept. - Oct. C/Herrera moved to approve recommendations with priority given to 1 and 2, seconded by C/Ansari. Motion carried 5-0 by Roll Call vote. 3. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, M/Chang adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m. FINAL KEPOKT * R CITY OF D1 AMOND BA COt4MUNAITY TIK FORC cENTERE Presented to The Diamond Bar City Council June 29, 1999 Report Prepared by The Roth Group, Inc. 200 N. Maryland Avenue, Suite 100 LP11 Glendale, CA 91206 818-500-4050 REPORT DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITYICIVIC CENTER Table of Contents Participants Recommendations The Facilities Design Phasing Facility Components Alternative Sites Funding Mechanisms Future Actions Task Force Meetings October 28, 1998 January 9, 1999 January 20, 1999 February 10, 1999 March 24, 1999 April 14, 1999 May 8, 1999 May 12, 1999 May 26, 1999 June 9, 1999 June 14, 1999 Task Force Community Outreach Booth at Birthday Celebration (April 18, 1999) Open House (June 5, 1999) TASK FORCE 1 2 2 2 3 4 5 11 11 12 12 12 12 13 14 14 15 15 17 17 18 Conclusion Illustrative Site Plans Summit Ridge Park with Sports Complex only Summit Ridge Park with civic Buildings & Sports Complex Gateway Center Civic Buildings Hospital Pad Civic Buildings and Commercial Development List of Appendices This report has been printed on 20% post -consumer recycled paper. dbr'table.525 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 RFPnRT DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITYICIVIC CENTER TASK FORCE This report summarizes the work accomplished by the Task Force and its recommendations related to: the facilities, the site(s) and future actions. PARTICIPANTS The Task Force consists of 28 individuals appointed by the Diamond Bar City Council and four ex -officio members. Some modifications to the composition of the Task Force were made subsequent to the original appointments (due to conflicting schedules, organizational changes, etc.). The Task Force consists of the following individuals: Bob Huff, Task Force Chair (City of Diamond Bar, Council Member); Debby O'Connor, Task Force Vice Chair (City of Diamond Bar, Mayor Pro Tem); Rajaie Batniji (Diamond Bar High School, Student Body President); Norman Bell (Diamond Bar Senior Club); J. J. Dinkin (Girl Scouts); Robert Duncan (YMCA); Brenda Engdahl (PUSD); Annette Finnerty (Parks & Recreation Commission); Dianne Forbing (DB Historical Society); Nina Goncharov (resident member); Cheryl Jacobs (resident member); Maya Lalvani (DB Friends of the Library); Chris McPeak (WVUSD); Kathleen Newe (DB Friends of the Library); Daniel Nolan (Parks & Recreation Commission); Art O'Daly (Diamond Bar Chamber of Commerce); Dave Oliver (Boy Scouts); Tom Ortiz (Diamond Bar Senior Club); Thom Pruitt (Pop Warner Football); Loretta Redcher (YMCA); Dave Schey (resident member); Sharron Shepard (Diamond Heights Girls Softball); Eileen Tillery (DB Friends of the Library), Marty Torres (AYSO); Jerry White (YMCA); Allen Wilson (resident member); Dave Yocum (Little League); and Bob Zirbes (DBIA). 1 of 26 DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITY/CIVIC CENTER REPORT TASK FORCE The following individuals serve as ex -officio task force members: Terence Belanger (City of Diamond Bar, City Manager); Jim DeStefano (City of Diamond Bar, Deputy City Manger); Anne Haraksin (City of Diamond Bar, Administrative Assistant); and Bob Rose (City of Diamond Bar, Community Services Director). John Forbing and Gary Werner are prior members of the Task Force. A consultant team was selected by the City Council on January 6, 1999, after an extensive Request for Proposal and interview process (between November 6 and December 11, 1998) to support and facilitate the work of the Task Force. That team consists of the architectual firm of LPA, Inc. (Irvine office) headed by James Wirick, AIA and The Roth Group (TRG), a planning consultant firm (Glendale) with expertise in facilitating citizen participation programs, headed by Marlene Roth, AICP. Task Force meetings were open to the public and at various times anywhere from three to a dozen members of the public attended, observed or participated in task force activities. RECOMMENDATIONS The Facilities The Task Force considered the development and content of six different types of community facilities during this process. Those facilities were: City Hall (with and without a council chamber); Community Center; Library; Performing Arts Center; Senior Center; and Sports Complex. The Task Force, early in the process, realized that many types of uses could be accommodated in more than one facility. For example, a publicly accessible computer room with multiple terminals was alternatively identified as a component of a Community Center, a Library, and a Senior Center. Depending on the clustering of buildings, providing such a use in any one facility would contribute to the satisfaction of this community need. Design The consensus and recommendation of the Task Force relative to establishing design parameters for the development of facilities as outlined below. Although single story construction was preferred by a ratio of more than 3:1, most Task Force members felt that through the next design phase the 2 of 26 DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITY/CIVIC CENTER REPORT TASK FORCE possibility of a multi -story design should be kept open to discussion. 2. The inclusion of open space or a plaza as an integral component of the project design is a desired feature for the project. 3. While surface parking is preferred, the ability to incorporate some structure or underground parking was acceptable for consideration through the next design phase. 4. The design of the project, even for the components initially determined to be included in the first phase, should be developed to allow phasing of construction including partial building components based on funding availability. 5. If possible, all facilities should be provided on a single site (with the possibility that the Sports Complex and Performing Arts Center might appropriately be provided on a different site than the other facilities). Phasing The Task Force recommends that the following facilities, in the priority order indicated, be included in a first phase program: Community Center with a dedicated (and expandable) Senior Center; 2. Library; and 3. The initial component of a Sports Complex; and 4. City Hall with council chamber (provided construction costs can be offset by savings in rent currently paid to others). The Task Force felt that the following facilities could be constructed in one second phase or in a second and third phase of the program: Completion of the Sports Complex; and 2. Performing Arts Center 3of26 DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITY/CIVIC CENTER REPORT TASK FORCE Facility Components The primary reasons for the prioritization agreed to by the committee was the need to provide facilities to the community which are not now present or which are seriously outdated and/or insufficient to meet existing and projected community needs or which, such as the case with the City Hall, would result in cost savings to the City which could be used to offset construction and/or maintenance and operation costs. The development program recommended by the Task Force is summarized below (again, in the Task Force's priority order): BUILDING PROGRAM SUMMARY (listed in priority order) City Hall space requirements were derived from the technical study conducted by LPA (see Appendix 15). 4 of 26 REPORT DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITYICIVIC CENTER TASK FORCE In terms of the components of each of the facilities, the Task Force concluded that the developmental program shown on Tables 1, 2 and 3 (on the following pages) would be appropriate. Alternative Sites With respect to recommendations regarding sites for the proposed facilities, the Task Force started on April 24, 1999 by identifying 18 sites potentially existing in the City which possibly could accommodate the proposed project. A number of these sites were eliminated from consideration as not being of adequate size (less than 5 acres) or too costly (such as sites that would require the demolition of significant income producing buildings). On April 14th and May 12th, 1999, the Task Force further refined the potential sites. In addition, some task force members made informal site visits on Saturday, May 8, 1999. The number of sites was initially reduced to four and then, with the elimination of potentially using a portion of the golf course site, to three (see Map 1). The Task Force is recommending that the City Council consider the following three sites as potential for the development of the project: A. For the development of the Basic Program (Community/Senior Center, Library, City Hall and Performing Arts Center) Hospital site -- This vacant, almost 27 acre site, contains approximately 15 developable acres and is privately owned. Further investigations are needed with respect to the extension of infrastructure to the site, the cost of providing secondary access, the potential for spinning off surplus portions of the site and thereby generating offsetting income, etc. This site was also felt to be the only site capable under consideration of accommodating all the facilities considered by the Task Force. 2. The Kaiser Site — This 6+ acre, privately owned site within Gateway Center is considered a "turnkey' opportunity since the private sector has already graded the site and provided infrastructure improvements. This site would be sufficient to accommodate the core program. However, in order to provide for all four uses, either partial subterranean parking or structured parking would be required for the final phase. 5 of 26 r5an^0T DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITYICIVIC CENTER TASK FORCE Table 1 COMMUNITY / SENIOR CENTER WORKSHEET COMMUNITY CENTER WITH DEDICATED PROPOSED (AND EXPANDABLE) SENIOR CENTER SQUARE FOOTAGE Large Banquet Room with Stage and Dance Floor 9,500 Adequate to Accommodate: 800 Assembly 500 Dining Divisible into 6 Separate Rooms of Varying Sizes Access to Outdoor Patio Full-service Lobby and Reception Area Storage for Chairs & Tables Commercial Kitchen Crafts Room with Storage Lockers 500 Coffee/Juice/Snack Vending Area 100 Front Desk & Manager's Office 400 Dedicated Senior Center (in addition to joint use of other 2,800 spaces): Office ................................ 150 Computer Room ......................... 400 Storage 400 Conference/Meeting Room ............... 1,750 Coat Room ............................. 100 Youth Center (Drop In) 1,500 Activity Room (divisible into 2 spaces) ...... 1,100 Computer/Homework Room ................ 400 Child Care (Day-care and/or After School) 1,200 SUBTOTAL 16,000 Allowance for Halls, Entry, Restrooms, etc. (15t%) 2,400 . a IAA I TOTAL I '"'""' 6 of 26 DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITYICIVIC CENTER REPORT TASK FORCE Table 2 LIBRARY WORKSHEET LIBRARY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: PROPOSED SQUAREFOOTAGE "Stacks" including Reference and Scattered Seating 7,000 New Book Display Area 300 Friends Bookstore w/Storage Area 700 Computer Room (two w/10 Terminals each) 800 Staff Lounge and Offices 500 Meeting Room (divisible) 600 Meeting Room for 100 w/Small Stage 2,500 "Fireplace" Lounge 500 Check-out/Registration Area/Lobby 1,000 Donor Acknowledgment Section (wall) 0 Cultural/Historical Display Area (changeable) with Storage 500 Children's Area w/Story-telling "Pit" 1,200 Secure Outdoor "Reading" Garden (Interior Entrance) 100 Study Carrels 15 sq. ft. X 30 (x two sets) 900 Work Room 1,000 Storage 500 Mini -art Gallery (incorporate in existing space) 0 Rotating Display 100 Microfilm in Reference Area 8 SUBTOTAL 18,200 Allowance for Halls, Entry Restrooms etc. (15t%) 2,730 TOTAL 20,930 7 of 26 DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITYICIVIC CENTER REPORT TASK FORCE Table 3 SPORTS COMPLEX WORKSHEET Swimming Pool (50 Meter) 9,300 Allowance for Hall, Storage, Restroom (15%) 1 395 TOTAL Phase 1 B 10,695 TOTAL Phases 1 A & 1 B 20,470 8 of 26 COMMUNITY / CNIC CENTER TASK FORCE REPORT MAP 1 A IF(KAISER GATEWAY CENTER SITE) USE VACANT SIZE 6.19 ACRES LOCATION BRIDGEGATE & COPLEY OWNERSHIP I PRIVATE IPBOARRT'GOONLF of DIAMONDB LOCATION COURSE OWNERSHIP PARKING LOT & USE ADJACENT SIZE 5 TO 6 ACRES GOLDEN SPRINGS & LOCATION GRAND AVE. OWNERSHIP L. A. COUNTY SIZE 15+ ACRES USABLE LOCATION GRAND AVENUE EAST OF GOLDEN SPRINGS OWNERSHIP PRIVATE THE ROTH GROUP DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITY/CIVIC CENTER REPORT TASK FORCE B. For the Sports Complex portion of the program Summit Ridge Park — Utilization of a 6 to 7 acre portion of Summit Ridge Park with a redesigned access road would be sufficient to accommodate the program. Grading and the extension of utilities must be further considered when evaluating this location. If none of these three sites are available, or if additional land is needed to accommodate the program (once all other issues are resolved) the Task Force's fourth choice site should be considered. The Golf Course Site — A 5 to 6 acre portion of the County -owned Diamond Bar Golf Course, adjacent to the intersection of Golden Springs and Grand Avenue (currently their parking lot and club house building). The use of this site would involve a cooperative agreement with the County and the reconstruction of their facilities or an accommodation with the building program to provide replacement facilities. The site drawings illustrating a potential program arrangement on each of the sites is contained at the end of this report. Prior to reaching a conclusion on the best site, the Task Force recommends to the City Council that all of the identified sites be further studied with respect to: a. Accommodating the development program and related parking on the sites (necessitating site specific preliminary design development based on an appropriate site survey including topography); b. Providing an analysis of the environmental concerns regarding the use of the sites (California Environmental Quality Act analysis) including, but not limited to issues such as grading (land form modification), soils and geology, traffic, aesthetics, etc.; and C. Completing a fiscal analysis for each of the recommended sites which would include appraisals, acquisition and development costs, funding mechanisms and their costs (as applicable to both site preparation and purchase and construction) and revenue generation. 10 of 26 DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITY/CIVIC CENTER REPORT TASK FORCE Funding Mechanisms The Task Force evaluated a "pay as you go" development program which would result in an extended development period, as well as, a full build out program based on some sort of long term funding mechanism such as a bond (debt financing). A "pay as you go" system would require substantial delays in the City's ability to deliver portions of the program especially if land acquisition and development costs are included, possibly ten to fifteen years. While a bond program would most likely require public acceptance of a property assessment to pay for the program over a period of years, virtually all community needs could be met at once. Unless community support for a bond program becomes evident, the Task Force concluded that a "pay as you go" program should be assumed. Many Task Force members believe that an effort should be made during the recommended continuing public outreach program to determine if support for building the full program with some sort of financing (bonds) could be achieved. Such an effort would enable the City to go forward with a program that would meet most, if not all, the identified needs. Future Actions The Task Force recommends to the City Council the following future actions: Public Outreach --provide additional opportunities (such as questionnaires during the summer Concerts in the Park program) to obtain broader public input on the Task Force's recommendations; 2. Develop preliminary schematic architectural designs for the recommended program for each of the sites; 3. Prepare appropriate California Environmental Quality Act documents to analyze the sites and proposed facilities; 4. Prepare a fiscal analysis including acquisition, development, maintenance and operation, loss of income, financing alternatives, etc., to analyze each of the sites and proposed facilities; 5. Facilitate presentations on the Task Force's recommendations to appropriate City commissions and provide opportunities for them to comment to the City Council prior to a formal authorization to proceed with an action program on this project; and 11 of 26 REPORT DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITYXIVIC CENTER TASK FnRCF 6. Retain the existing Task Force intact to: review and comment on the work outlined in Item Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 above; to participate in presentations to the relevant commissions; and to continue to provide a vehicle for providing broad- based citizen input on this project. TASK FORCE MEETINGS All meetings (except the January 9th bus tour) have been held at the South Coast Air Quality Management District facility (Room CC -2 except for the final June 14th meeting which was held in Room CC3 & 5). The minutes of all Task Force meetings are contained in Appendix 1. October 28, 1998 The first meeting was primarily an organizational one with the Task Force being informed of their objective, the process and schedule. Meetings were not held during the consultant selection process. January 9, 1999 For the first Task Force activity (second meeting), City staff arranged a Saturday bus tour to two civic centers and to three community facilities in four other cities. This tour, attended by the consultant team, provided Task Force members and interested citizens with a common base of examples of other community facilities. Those facilities were: Yorba Linda Community Center, Brea Community Center and Civic Center; Fountain Valley Civic Center and Mission Viejo Public Library. In conjunction with the bus tour, but prior to seeing any of the community and civic centers, each attendee was asked by TRG to list up to 15 items they would consider important and/or needed by the City of Diamond Bar and/or its residents for a Community and/or Civic Center (see Appendix 2). January 20, 1999 The third meeting of the Task Force focused on a review of items from the January 9th bus tour, as well as a number of "needs" and refinement exercises. Prior to seeing any facilities on the January 9th tour, the Task Force members listed the following six items as those most needed/ desired for the City: City Hall/Council Chambers (11); Banquet facility with full 12 of 26 DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITYXIVIC CENTER REPORT TASK FORCE kitchen and dance floor (11); New or expanded Library (11); Senior Center (11); Large meeting rooms (9); Performing Arts Center/Theater (9). When all participants on the bus tour were included in the exercise, the priority changed slightly, although the top six items remain the same (the Senior Center moved to the top of the list, followed by City Hall/ Council Chambers, Banquet facility, Library, Large meeting room and Performing Arts Center/Theater). Based on the comprehensive list of 35 items generated on the bus tour, a complete list of facilities was developed. Each of the Task Force members, as well as other participants, were asked to place a total of 6 "voting" dots on the matrix, with 5 dots having equal weight and 1 dot as their "priority" vote. The results of this exercise were tabulated and presented at the following meeting (see February 10, 1999 and Appendix 3). A Visual Preference Survey was also conducted at this meeting based on photographic slides taken on the January 9th tour. Finally, a Use/Facility Cluster Exercise was conducted where the Task Force members and other participants were divided into groups and asked to identify the appropriate/preferred types of features/uses to be located in each of six "potential" facilities: City Hall, Senior Center, Library, Sports Complex, Community Center and Performing Arts Center (see Appendix 4). Each participant also received a notebook to maintain Task Force materials. February 10, 1999 At the fourth meeting, the results of the Visual Preference Survey (Appendix 4) were distributed. This survey would provide guidance to the consultant team regarding the degree of consensus and type of features the Task Force members and other participants felt would be appropriate for the City of Diamond Bar. The results of the January 20th dot exercise were presented based both on an actual numeric count and a weighted count (giving an increased value to the "priority" dots). The top six activities, as determined by the weighted count of both the Task Force and all participants, were: Expanded Library; Sports Complex; City Hall; Banquet Facilities; Gymnasium; and Senior Programs/Center (see Appendix 3). After reviewing the results of the prior exercises, the Task Force broke out into six groups to develop a plan to accommodate their preferred program for a Community/Civic Center facility. The groups were provided with prototype room sizes, a room layout sheet, scissors, tape, pens, etc. and each group designed their own project. Representatives of each group then summarized their plan for the entire Task Force. These schematics were then taken by LPA for subsequent analysis and presentation at the March 24, 1999 Task Force meeting (see 13 of 26 REPORT Appendix 5). DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITYICIVIC CENTER TASK FORCE In addition, the Task Force looked at the six types of facilities to determine the relationships between the uses which could be contained within each of the facilities. March 24, 1999 At the fifth meeting, the results of the February 10th Task Force activities were reported, which included the architectual representations of the various designs by each of the six teams at the February 10th meeting. The similarities, differences and site requirements of each of the alternatives were discussed, as well as, the ability to phase in the development of the various designs. Virtually every design included a City Hall/Council Chambers, Library, and Community and Senior Center component. Some included a Sports Center on site, others suggested that a Sports Center be located off-site. Some included a Performing Arts Center, others did not. Copies of these alternatives are contained in Appendix 5. The Task Force also engaged in a "Budget" game whereby ten teams, of three participants each, revisited the previously identified priorities. Each team had to make decisions based on a limited budget for the acquisition and development of such facilities, the ability to phase their projects and/or the possibility of using a bond (or other theoretical debt financing) for the development of the facilities. The results of this exercise were presented at the April 14, 1999 Task Force meeting (see Appendix 6). Also at the March 24th meeting, Task Force members engaged in a brainstorming activity to identify various sites for a potential Community/Civic Center development. As a result, a list of 18 potential locations scattered throughout the City of Diamond Bar were identified for further consideration (see Appendix 7). April 14, 1999 The budget exercise results from the March 24th meeting were distributed at the 6th Task Force meeting (Appendix 6). The ten different groups spent between $11.18 and $23.21 million to complete their proposed development project. This averaged $18.14 million across the group as a whole. Five of the groups included some form of debt financing to cover the expenditures over $12 million which was their initial "budget" for the project. Five of the groups included money to purchase a site for this project ranging from $500,000 to $5,000,000. At this meeting the data sheets for the 18 sites originally identified on March 24th (Appendix 14 of 26 DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITYICIVIC CENTER REPORT TASK FORCE 7) were distributed and briefly discussed. The Task Force also completed an evaluation of the potential costs involved with each of the building programs previously considered (the scenarios as identified by LPA were the City Mall, the Hillside, the Atrium, the Promenade, the Courtyard, and the City Block --see Appendix 5). This analysis excluded, at least in the initial phase, the Sports Complex and Performing Arts Center. Each team placed those facilities on one of the four sites considered to be the most promising for the project (golf course, hospital pad south of Cavalry Church, Summit Ridge Park, and the Kaiser pad at the Gateway Center). Task Force members were provided with a rough estimate of the land cost and preparation costs for each site (ranging from $2.25 to $6.45 million) and an estimated cost for each of the six building programs (ranging from $11.7 to $17.3 million). The Task Force was given the additional opportunity to add to the project approximately $3 million for a Sports Complex building and $1 million for a Performing Arts Center. The results of that exercise were tabulated and presented at the May 12th meeting (see Appendix 8). At this meeting the Task Force also reviewed the activities and schedule for their community booth at the City's Tenth Birthday Celebration at Carlton Peterson Park on April 18th. May 8, 1999 Some members of the Task Force joined LPA staff on a morning caravan to "walk" the sites and develop the preliminary schematics which would be presented at the May 26, 1999 meeting. Mav 12. 1999 The results of the site building (project cost) exercise from April 14, 1999 were presented at the 7th Task Force meeting (see Appendix 8) . Team 1 provided a 48,000 square foot program at a cost of approximately $14.9 million by utilizing the Courtyard building program without the Sports Center or Performing Arts Center at Summit Ridge Park. Team 2 also provided the Courtyard building program, again without the Sports Center or Performing Arts Center on the Hospital pad site at a cost of approximately $19.1 million. Team 3 split the project by providing the City Hall (with council chambers) and Library on the Hospital pad site and the Community and Senior Center on a portion of the golf course. Their total program was approximately 70,000 square feet at an estimated cost of $16.3 million. Team 4 again provided the Courtyard program with future phases for the Sports Complex and Performing Arts Center with the initial development (phases one and two) providing a 15 of 26 REPORT DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITYXIVIC CENTER TASK FORCE program of 48,000 square feet at a cost of approximately $14.9 million. Phase 3 added 15,000 square feet at a cost of $3 million and Phase 4 added 5,000 square feet at a cost of $1 million dollars for a total program of 68,000 square feet and a cost of $18.9 million on the Summit Ridge Park site. The results of the two exercises which occurred at the April 18, 1999 Birthday Celebration (during which over 200 individuals participated) were also reported. The participants in the ballot exercise preferred the single -level, facilities such as the Courtyard (+127) and City Mall (+ 53) or the multi-level facility with only City offices on the second floor, i.e. the Promenade (+ 53) over the multi-level concepts with public spaces above the ground floor, for example, the City Block (+ 36), the Atrium (+ 26), and the Hillside (- 73). The numbers in parenthesis reflect the value of the total votes cast for each alternative with +127 being the highest value and -73 the lowest. Appendix 9 contains the results of the balloting. The dot exercise (used to identify facilities which were felt to be necessary by the community) indicated strong support for the Sports Complex (345 dots), Library (227), Senior Center (212) and Community Center (182). The City Hall followed closely in fourth position with 177 dots and the Performing Arts Center received 117 dots. The top ten uses (regardless of the facility within which they were located) were: aerobics/fitness; swimming pool; computer room; teen center, banquet facility (large with kitchen); day care/after school child care; large meeting room with stage; children's library area; outdoor amphitheater and an auditorium with a stage (see Appendix 10). A more complete report of the outcome of the community voting is contained in the section (below) on Task Force Community Outreach. The discussion at this meeting focused on the priorities for the building schematics, function/facilities and sites (see Appendix 13). Consensus. was achieved on building features, preferred sites and facilities (as reported in the Task Force recommendations). The analysis of the sites and the pros and cons of each (for which detailed worksheets were developed) resulted in the following sites being identified (in order of priority) as most appropriate for the project: The Hospital pad; Summit Ridge Park; and the Kaiser site. The issues (both "pro" and "con") raised in regard to the potential of each site are contained in Appendix 12). With respect to building features: single story construction was preferred by a ratio of more than 3:1. The group, however, agreed to keep open the possibility of a multi -story design through the next design phase. The inclusion of open space or a plaza as an integral component of the project design was favored by the Task Force. While surface parking was preferred, the ability to incorporate some structure or underground parking through the next 16 of 26 DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITYXIVIC CENTER REPORT TASK FORCE design phase was acceptable to the Task Force. The Task Force also determined that the design of the project, even for the components initially determined to be included in the first phase, should be able to be compartmentalized, phased and developed in accordance with available funding sources. Finally, with respect to the kinds of facilities being provided, there was a desire to insure that facilities that did not exist in the community were a first priority followed by the replacement and/or expansion of facilities that are antiquated and/or not adequate to serve the needs of the City. The two top priorities were therefore, the construction of a new Library and a Community Center which would incorporate a distinct Senior Center element with the possibility of expansion. The inclusion of a City Hall (with or without a council chamber) in this initial prioritization was based on the caveat that the City Hall portion of the project would be included in the first phase only to the extent that the existing rent for commercial offices could offset the additional construction cost. May 26, 1999 The 8th meeting of the Task Force focused on confirming the "facilities prioritization" results of the May 12 1999 meeting (Appendix 13), as well as the site analysis (Appendix 12) and building schematics. Modifications were made to the program to include in the first phase program portions of the sports complex (gymnasium, fitness center and supporting uses) as a separate building within Phase I. Some floor area allocations were changed resulting in greater flexibility in the use of large spaces (see Tables 1, 2 and 3 in the recommendation section). The Task Force also reviewed and modified a press release on the results of the April 18th birthday celebration booth activities. The use of a survey at the "open house" booth at the June 5, 1999 Diamond Bar Town Forum on Y2K was also discussed. The questionnaire will solicit opinions on funding, sites and facilities. The first preliminary draft of the Task Force Report was distributed to be reviewed. Finally, the Task Force agreed to meet on June 9th with possibly one more meeting before the final report to the City Council on June 29, 1999. June 9, 1999 The ninth meeting of the Task Force focused on the results of the June 5th Open House questionnaire (Appendix 14). The Task Force also reviewed: the final programmatic list (see 17 of 26 REPORT DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITYXIVIC CENTER TASK FORCE earlier Tables 1, 2 and 3 in the recommendation section); the site schematics for the "hospital pad", "Kaiser" and "Summit Ridge" sites; and the preliminary draft of the final report (first distributed on May 26, 1999 with an updated version delivered to Task Force members of June 8th). In reviewing the priorities established at past meetings, the members questioned and debated their recommendation to insure they did reflect the variety of interests represented in the community. The Task Force discussed the importance of continued public outreach and to make sure the community's youth are included. In reviewing the site layouts with the building program, the Task Force concluded that for all uses except the Sports Complex, the "hospital" site was superior to the "Kaiser" site, but needed to be developed so that some commercial uses (perhaps 40 to 50 percent of the site) would be possible. This would help offset the costs of site acquisition and development. The Summit Ridge park site (including the potential use of the additional ten acres) was determined to be best for the Sports Complex, as a use independent of the other community buildings. It was pointed out that due to similar size, the swimming pool phase could switch with the gymnasium phase. Assignments for the City Council presentation were also agreed to. June 14, 1999 The final meeting of the Committee was held to review the Final Draft of the Task Force Report to the City Council. The Task Force also reviewed the draft of LPA's space needs analysis for City Hall. TASK FORCE COMMUNITY OUTREACH Booth at Birthday Celebration (April 18. 1999) On April 18, 1999 The Diamond Bar Community/Civic Center Task Force sponsored a citizen participation booth at the City's Birthday Celebration at Carlton Peterson Park. Over 200 community residents and visitors participated in two exercises relating to the work of the Task Force. For five hours, various members of the Task Force and the consultant team (TRG) staffed the booth and discussed the proposed community and civic center project with those attending 18 of 26 REPORT the celebration. DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITY/CIVIC CENTER TASK FORCE Residents and other visitors to the celebration were provided with three opportunities to provide input for Task Force activities. The first activity was to review the potential types of uses or functions that could be accommodated in conjunction with one or more of the six major facilities being considered by the Task Force: City Hall, Community Center; Library, Senior Center, Sports Complex, and a Performing Arts Center. Within each of these major types of facilities, ten potential uses or functions were identified as typical for such a facility. Each participant was given a total of seven dots to indicate their votes for the types of uses or functions they felt were appropriate for or needed by the City from among the sixty choices. They could use from one to seven dots, and place those dots in any of the facilities (but no more than one per use or function). For example, they could use all seven dots to identify seven different features they preferred within a Senior Center, or they could place one or two dots on the most important features in each of the six types of facilities. Over 1,500 dots (votes) were placed on the data sheets by 215 participants. The top three facilities (ranked by overall number of dots placed by participants) were: Sports Complex, Library and Senior Center (see Appendix 16). The second exercise involved viewing the six building programs developed by the Task Force illustrating the size and potential arrangement of different mixes of uses. Each participant was given a ballot and could indicate one of four choices for each of the six facilities from "like best" to "like least." Some participants only voted for the one or two building arrangements they liked the best, others took the time to rank each of the six. One hundred forty eight individuals participated in this exercise. The Courtyard, a single story complex clustered around an open plaza, was ranked "like best" by 52 participants (35%) and "like best" and "favor"ed by 100 participants (68%). Generally, the single level alternatives were all preferred over the multilevel alternatives (see Appendix 9). Finally, -for those individuals who wanted to leave specific comments for the information of the Task Force, an easel with a large writing tablet was set up. A variety of comments were provided on many issues (see Appendix 11 for details). Open House (June 5, 1999) A booth was set up at the June 5, 1999 Y21K Town Forum, which contained exhibits showing 19 of 26 DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITYXIVIC CENTER REPORT TASK FORCE the three sites under consideration by the Task Force, plus the fourth "runner-up" site (portion of Diamond Bar Golf Course) and the program components for the Community/Senior Center, Library and Sports Complex. Questionnaires were distributed to query participants on Financing, Location (site) and Facilities. Two versions of the questionnaire were provided to insure that no bias was encountered due to the order that the choices were presented. While turnout was low, the exhibits did provoke thoughtful consideration of the process by the participants. Twenty-two responses were received, 19 that day and 3 by FAX. The majority of individuals responding to the financing question, 14 out of 22 (64%), preferred a "pay as you go" phasing of the improvements rather than a program to build everything at once (which would require assessments to complete the funding package). The ranking of the sites by the 22 participants follows the Task Force's previous consensus, as follows (the map designation letter is in parenthesis): 1. Pad above Calvary Church (C) 2. Kaiser Site (A) 3. Summit Ridge Park (D) 4. Portion of Golf Course (B) 5. None or Other Finally, in terms of the proposed uses and/or facilities, participants prioritized 13 pre -selected uses/facilities. and 2 open-ended (other) facilities. The number in parenthesis reflects the total of the individual rankings, therefore, the lower the number, the "higher" the use/facility was ranked on the individual questionnaires. The top six picks were: Community Center (95); Senior Center (118); City Hall (138); Swimming Pool (142); Library (154); and Youth Center (154). 20 of 26 REPORT DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITY/CIVIC CENTER TASK FORCE The second cluster of uses was: Sports Complex (174); Performing Arts Center (1174)1- Banquet 174);Banquet Facility (185); Day Care / Child Care (193); and Gymnasium (205). The last grouping included: Outdoor Amphitheatre (227); and Exercise Facility (232). The actual results and copies of the questionnaire are contained in Appendix 14. CONCLUSION The Task force appreciates the City Council's desire to gain community input on this important need to establish a full range of services for the citizens of Diamond Bar, as the City enters its second decade. We appreciate the City Council's interest in our work and staffing provided to our Task Force. We recognize, however, that this is just a first step in the process. We have identified a basic program framework and a few sites upon which the program can be implemented as outlined above. LPA's detailed work on the City Hall component is contained in Appendix 15. We recognize that with this basic starting point, additional effort must occur particularly in the areas of community outreach, fiscal analysis and environmental concerns. We look forward to working with the City Council and all of the City's residents to bring these efforts to fruition. 21 of 26 �ii w a C a _ _ z €g a 0 ■0 0 REPORT DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITYXIVIC CENTER TASK FORCE Appendices 1. Minutes of Task Force Meetings (through May 26, 1999) 2. Initial list of Needed Facilities/Uses (January 9 and 20, 1999) 3. Prioritization of Needed Facilities/Uses (January 20 and February 10, 1999) 4. Visual Preference Survey (January 20 and February 10, 1999) 5. Architectural Representations of the Six Teams' Design Concepts (February 10 and March 24, 1999) 6. Budget Exercise Results (March 24 and April 14, 1999) 7. Potential Site List (March 24 and April 14, 1999) 8. Project Development Cost Exercise (April 14 and May 12, 1999) 9. April 18, 1999 10th Birthday Celebration Booth Concept Development Plan Ballot Results (May 12, 1999) 10. April 18, 1999 10th Birthday Celebration Booth Dot Exercise (Uses/Facilities) Results (May 12, 1999) 11. Community Comments from April 18, 1999 Birthday Celebration (May 12,1999) 12. Site Pro and Con Analysis (May 12 and May 26, 1999) 13. Facilities Prioritization (May 12 and 26, 1999) 14. June 5, 1999 Open House Survey Results (June 9, 1999) 15. City Hall Space Needs Analysis (LPA) dbdprel-r .525 26 of 26