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Tuesday, August 5, 2008 5:30 p.m. — Study Session CC -8 6:30 p.m. — Regular Meeting The Government Center South Coast Air Quality Management District/ Main Auditorium 21865 Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Mayor Jack Tanaka Mayor Pro Tem Ron Everett Council Member Wen Chang Council Member Carol Herrera Council Member Steve Tye City Manager James DeStefano City Attorney Michael Jenkins City Clerk Tommye Cribbins 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) 839-7010 during regular business hours. 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ON CHANNEL 3, AND IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEB SITE AT WWW.CITYOFDIAMONDBAR.COM CITY OF DIAMOND BAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA August 5, 2008 Next Resolution No. 2008-31 Next Ordinance No. 05(2008) STUDY SESSION: 5:30 p.m., Room CC -8 ► Discussion of Housing Element Public Comments CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: INVOCATION: ROLL CALL: 6:30 p.m. Mayor Associate Pastor Timothy Sherreitt Evangelical Free Church Council Members Chang, Herrera, Tye, Mayor Pro Tem Everett, Mayor Tanaka APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mayor 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS: 1.1 Proclaiming August 5, 2008 as "National Night Out." BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: 1.2 Presentation of City Tile to Round Table Pizza, 1220 S. Diamond Bar Blvd., as Business of the Month, August 2008. Written materials distributed to the City Council within 72 hours of the City Council meeting are available for public inspection immediately upon distribution in the City Clerk's Office at 21825 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, California, during normal business hours. August ;5, 2008 Page 2 2. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: "Public Comments" is the time reserved on each regular meeting agenda to provide an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Council on Consent Calendar items or matters of interest to the public that are not already scheduled for consideration on this agenda. 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 (completion of this form is voluntary). There is a five-minute maximum time limit when addressing the City Council. 4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT: Under the Brown Act, members of the City Council may briefly respond to public comments but no extended discussion and no action on such matters may take place. 5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 5.1 Concerts in the Park — Cold Duck (70's Top 40)/National Night Out — August 6, 2008 — 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Spgs. Dr. 5.2 Movies Under the Stars — Shrek the Third — August 6, 2008 — Immediately following Concerts in the Park, Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Spgs. Dr. 5.3 Planning Commission Meeting — August 12, 2008 — 7:00 p.m., AQMD Government Center, Auditorium, 21865 Copley Dr. 5.4 Palomino Drive Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Meeting — August 12, 2008 — 7:00 p.m., Location to be announced. 5.5 Concerts in the Park — Upstream (Caribbean) — August 13, 2008 — 6:30 — 8:00 p.m., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Spgs. Dr. 5.6 Movies Under the Stars — Daddy Day Camp — August 13, 2008 - Immediately following Concerts in the Park, Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Spgs. Dr. 57 Traffic and Transportation Commission Meeting — August 14, 2008 — 7:00 p.m., AQMD Government Center Hearing Board Room, 21865 Copley Dr. 5..8 Parks Master Plan Community Workshop — August 16, 2008 — 10:00 a.m., Diamond Bar Center Grand Ballroom, 1600 Grand Ave. 5.9 City Council Meeting — August 19, 2008 — 6:30 p.m., AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Dr. August 5, 2008 Page 3 5.10 Last Concerts in the Park — Heartbreaker (Pat Benatar tribute) — August 20, 2008 — 6:30 — 8:00 p.m., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Spgs. Dr. 5.11 Last Movies Under the Stars — Bee Movie — August 20, 2008 - Immediately following Concerts in the Park, Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Spgs. Dr. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: 6.1 City Council Minutes: Regular Meeting of July 15, 2008 — Approve as Submitted. 6.2 Planning Commission Minutes: (a) Housing Element Workshop of May 27, 2008 — Receive and file. (b) Regular Meeting of June 10, 2008 - Receive and file. 6.3 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes: Regular Meeting of June 26, 2008 — Receive and file. 6.4 Ratification of Check Register — Ratification of Check Register dated July 10, 2008 through July 30, 2008 totaling $2,597,370.56. 6.5 Preliminary Treasurer's Statement - month of June, 2008. Recommended Action: Approve. 6.6 Approval of Legislative Subcommittee's Recommendation to Adopt a City -Wide Legislative Platform. Recommended Action: Approve. Requested by: Legislative Sub -Committee 6.7 Status Report on Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 04(2008) Prohibiting Certain Group Residential Uses Inconsistent with Residential Zones and Providing Reasonable Accommodation Provisions for the Disabled, Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(d). Recommended Action: Approve and Issue Report. Requested by: Community Development Department August 5, 2008 Page 4 6.8 General Plan Status Report for 2007. Recommended Action: Receive and File Requested by: Community Development Department 6.9 Approval of Agreement Between the City and the Trustees for the Fern PI Cauffman Trust for Purchase of Property Located at the Southeast Corner of Washington St. and Lincoln Ave., (APN 8719- 101014,15 (Portions) and Appropriation of $380,000 from the General Fund. Recommended Action: Approve and Appropriate. Requested by: City Manager 6.10 Approve Contract Amendment No. 2 with Local Agency Engineering (LAE) Associates, Inc. in the Amount of $42,720 for As -Needed Engineering Services Recommended Action: Approve. Requested by: Public Works Department 6.11 Approve Contingencies for the 2007-08 Slurry Seal Program Design Contract ($7,800) and for the 2008-09 Program Slurry Seal Design Contract ($8,200) with Norris- Repke. Recommended Action: Approve. Requested by: Public Works Department 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as matters may be heard. 7.1 Adopt Resolution No. 2008 -XX: Finding the City of Diamond Bar, in Conformance with the Congestion Management Program (CMP) and Adopting the CMP Local Development Report, in Accordance with California Government Code Section 65089. Recommended Action: Open the Public Hearing, Receive Testimony and Adopt. Requested by: Public Works Department August :5, 2008 Page 5 8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: 8.1 Approval of Modifications to Diamond Ride (Dial -A -Cab) Program. Recommended Action: Approve unlimited medical trips within the 20 -mile medical facilities boundary; Grant ten additional non-medical trips within the 20 -mile medical facility boundary to qualified participants; and, Eliminate "Special Trip" request Authorizations. Requested by: Public Works Department 9. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS: 10. ADJOURNMENT: Study Session Memorandum to City Council July 16, 2008 Page 3 revised policies and programs are necessary in response to changes in state law and new RHNA housing numbers. SUMMARY OF KEY CHANGES PROPOSED IN THE 2008 HOUSING ELEMENT • Fair Share Regional Housing Needs. The City's RHNA allocation identifies a need for 1,090 new residential units to be constructed between 2006 and 2014. The RHNA total is distributed among four income categories, shown in the following table. Regional Housing Growth Needs 2006-2014 Diamond Bar Very Low Low Moderate Above Mod Total 284 179 188 439 1,090 26% 16% 17% 40% 100% Source: SCAG 2007 State law requires each jurisdiction to ensure that its land use plans, zoning, and development regulations provide sufficient capacity to accommodate its regional housing need for each income category. The following table shows the income limits and affordable housing costs for each of the categories. Income Categories and Affordable Housing Costs Diamond Bar and Los Angeles County 2007 County Median Income Income Affordable Affordable _ $56,500 Limits Rent Price (est.) Extreme) Low (<30%) $22,200 $555 $70,000 Very Low (31-50%) $37,000 025 $120,000 Low (51-80%) $59,200 $1,480 $190,000 Moderate 81-120% $67,800 $1,695 $220,000 Above moderate (1206/-+) $67,800+ $1,695+ $220,000+ Assumptions: -Based on a family of 4 -30% of gross income for rent or Principal, Interest, Taxes, & Insurance (PITI) -10% down payment, 6.25% interest, 1.25% taxes & insurance, $200 HOA dues Source: Cal. HCD; Conexus For example, as noted in the table above, "low income" means a household with an income of approximately $60,000 per year, and a corresponding affordable rent of $1,500 per month. Development capacity can either be vacant sites or "underutilized" sites with additional development potential. Special attention is focused on the lower income categories (very low and low) it this analysis. A recent change in state law establishes a "default density" of 30 units per acre that is assumed to be appropriate to facilitate the development of lower-income units. Jurisdictions are required to designate sufficient areas where multi -family development is allowed Memorandum to City Council July 16, 2008 Page 4 at a density of at least 30 units per acre, unless they can demonstrate a track record of producing affordable housing units at a lower density. Since the maximum allowable density in Diamond Bar is 20 units per acre, the City would be required to amend the General Plan and Development Code to allow development at 30 units per acre, and identify sufficient sites for high-density development to accommodate the City's RHNA allocation. These General Plan and zoning amendments may be completed within a reasonable period of time to allow development to occur within the planning period (i.e., prior to 2014). The draft Housing Element contains a program to accomplish this requirement. It is important to note that while cities must designate adequate sites with appropriate zoning to accommodate their fair share of regional housing needs, the RHNA allocation is a "planning target" and there is no legal penalty for not achieving this level of development. However, cities are required to adopt programs to encourage and facilitate housing development for all income levels. Zoning for Emergency Shelters and Transitional Housing. In 2007, Senate Bill 2 amended state law to strengthen local government planning requirements for emergency shelters and transitional housing. Emergency shelters are traditionally short-term facilities where individuals reside for 30 days or less. No person may be turned away from an emergency shelter for lack of funds. Transitional housing is longer-term, typically up to two years. Transitional housing generally requires that the residents participate in a structured program to work toward established goals so that they can move on to permanent housing. Residents are often provided with an array of supportive services to assist them in meeting those goals. SB 2 requires that every jurisdiction identify at least one zoning district where emergency shelters are allowed "by right" without discretionary approval such as a conditional use permit. Also, transitional housing must be treated as a residential use that is subject only to those requirements that are applied to other residential uses in the same zoning district. Due to the nature of homelessness, it is very difficult to determine the location of homeless persons. Furthermore, homeless persons tend to locate near emergency facilities and services in the more urbanized areas. The City's draft Housing Element reported that there is no evidence of any homeless persons in Diamond Bar. This is based on information from Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department personnel assigned to Diamond Bar that they knew of no homeless persons or facilities within Diamond Bar. Staff has interviewed directors of area homeless shelters, who did not provide any evidence that homeless persons are living in Diamond Bar. Recently, the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments initiated a study to assess the needs of the homeless and develop a coordinated strategy to address those needs. As a member jurisdiction, Diamond Bar is cooperating in this study and committing to a fair share approach to providing the necessary services and facilities for the homeless persons and families. It is anticipated that a report for the study will be issued in December 2008. However, the timing of the Gabriel Valley COG Homeless Study does not help the City in addressing SB 2 requirement at the present time. If HCD, after a review of the City's Draft Housing Element, directs the City to revise the draft for compliance with SB 2, the City Council will have the following programs to consider at the time of public hearing process: Consider a program to designate a zoning district that will allow homeless and emergency shelters by right; or City of, and Bar 2008* Ho-, City Council Meeting August 5-2008 C'j -i i PIA m 1) B H Conexus Agenda • Overview CJ trie Housing F!ernent process and findings a Key issues • Next Cris � I j D 1 , %, w, 1) B a y; 1 Housing Element Overview • � I t h e Ge. r CI, 'Cl: • FOCLiF tP_. Cit), -'c u g 14 Cil', ()! 1'))M()\!)B4R Housing Element Requirements e Importance of HCD Certification -Malrtair, ehgbipiity for grar1r, fl'rcis i -Legal adequacy of th&-Gerle-r-81 PI&r -Loca' -ontral �,f !andSe- D 1 \ \I ()N 1) Bpi; Housing Element Requirements * Consequences for Non -Compliance _clljs on City's laf d use purrs & zoning -Fair snare allocations are plarning Targets, I o -L quotas -Potential loss of locali land use .' -1111,roj f City js deemed "out of T 1) 1A NI 4 ) N T) B i R Key Housing Element Requirements e Mairtall-I! & improve existino, hou_qlng • Plan for gro,,vth needs for V-111 Seg rr e f It s • .ousing for "spe-b&t' ne-eds" - r -air �ousinq Key Housing Element Requirements • Accommodate a variety of new housing: -Multi f& mo, E r - C rt, ,b, _s -Condos -Second un'tc; -Mixed use -Transitior;_: i �3us,rg -Emergency sr al~er, -Accessible r: i. _c -o f.` . Manufactur,c h�usir Ci 1 k)1- I_)].�,IOyF) B,�"i Housing Element Cycle �cxj�, ) ..-_ -. _..... Y Housing Element Evaluation Implementation Housing NeedAssessment Action Plan Analyze Resources - _ — - - - and Constraints r.. Refine Goals, :Policies & Objectives RI Housing Stock Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County 2000 2007 crov+th Structure Type Units % Units °f UnitsT - - j --- ---- --� — - t - - - ----- - Diamond Bar + --=— 7001. 0 j_ 710/, 0 1 _ 287 Single-family detached 12,6V 70 r 2.893 1 / 287 -family attached 2 501 41° 2 531 14% 30 tlulti-gamily _2_519 — 14% 2,512 14% 3 Mobile homes _-� 333 2% 333 2% 3 -1 - - - Tota' units 17,959 00% "8,276 1 100% 317 --- rt-- ---- - -- ---- - - Los Angeles County -- ---- - -- ------------------- --- - - - Single-family detached 1,593.449 9'io 1,638,21 48% 45,012 Single-family attached 241,575 ^7°% 243,976 7% 2,403 Multi -family 1 379,277 4216 i 1,443,156 43% 53,879 Mobile homes 56 605 1 2% 56 701 2% 96 Total units 3,270,906 100% 31342 356 00% 111,450 Cl1Y ()F $ak CI'l`� (.l 1)<�ti'u haft vi Housefio/d Income 2000 City _- -- -- Median Income - - -------- ------ of County Medan Diamond Bar $68,871 ;63% Industry $49,423 117% La Habla Heights $101,080 240% L3 Puent-3 $41.222 53°x° - -- - -- -- Pomona ___ $40.021 95% --- Sari Dim?c $62,885 14Q% 1Nalnut $81,0115 - ------^u2°k _. _--- -West Covina- ! s Anoeles S 4 2 _;?,� - CI'l`� (.l 1)<�ti'u haft vi Accomplishments New housing 1998-2007 City of Diamond Bar 1998-2005 Progress Income Category Objective 2001-05 2006-07 Total Very low 23 (16 v} 0 Lo w17 1127,) _ 5 - n1n�iPii7( 76 j5: 7 otais 143 i 1007.) 350 198 548 1)1Aki 0 V) BAR Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) 2006-2014 • E3 Ch City MUST'CC ,;-7,'T Odat it- -'+._ soy i (:)f 7 _t Lv-VG(-I�L�[.-.Ut �'s✓f�1�3113c�.f ` tr £,I� ,:;E 11 ft.'i��, - �x-�i�ii�.hi.�`- l:( i_ —_, t _ --- - - -- - -- • - ' i 1 K e ------- �L'jiil�j • "a€lis �r. _11�C� !1't/i1 � isirg L v'! Cf:1 or B�T!' E. RHNA Income Categories Los Angeles County 2007 County Median Income Affordable Affordable Income = $56,500 _ Limits Rent Price (est.) Extremely Low (<3011/r) $22,200 5555 $70,000 Very Low (31-50%) $-;7,000 $925 $120,000 Low (51-80%) $59,200 51,48C 6190,000 Moderate (81-120%) $67,800 51,695 S220,DQ0 Above Mod (>120%) $E7,800+ $1,E95 -r $220,000-r� Assumptions., Based on a family of 4 309b ofgross income for rent a; �- 10% down payment, 6.25% interest, '--':;% .`are, 4 r'sur, it 42o0 HUA a��� Source, Cal HO,' Conexu RHNA Income Categories County Median Income Hourly Income = $56,500 Limits Wage* Very Low $37,000 $18.50 Lotti - $59,200 $29.60 - - --- - Moderate $67,800 $33.90 n zl o i,an�- wades te.o combinec earnines for 2- n: -n-2 `am lies, assuminy 2000 nous/ye=r 7 10 Fastest Growing Occupations Los Angeles County 2004-2014 RHNA Housing Allocations - = --- 2006-2014 Very Above Low Low Mod Mod Total D a -,o d L,vr 284 179 1.88 440 1,090 Pomona New Median Occupation _Jobs Hourly Wage 1. Food prep/serving 61,150 $8 33 2. Education/training/library 58.290 $21.79 3. Sales & related 49,520 $12.27 4. Healthcare practitioners 39,420 $30.25 5. Transportation/moving 33,;:30 $11.01 6. Management 25,580 $43.06 7. Business/financial ops. 28,520 S2702 S. Office/admin. support 26,840 $14.29 — 9. Arts/design/media 24,530 $18.32 10. Healthcare support 24,270 $11.29 So:,ae. Lapior !a Employment Development Deoartrvrnt-3120c` Cl l) (iI 199ONT) B_ i, RHNA Housing Allocations - = --- 2006-2014 Very Above Low Low Mod Mod Total D a -,o d L,vr 284 179 1.88 440 1,090 Pomona 901 571 619 1,587 3,678 SG J`Ma- 152 tul 107 25.5 525 Wa r,ut 153 97 105 232 587 SGV COG 10,690 6,675 7,220 17,893 42,478 SCA4_7- 55,47 _ 3, r : 1'm,71 93,54 7 So re $C:G E 200:' CI I r)r [)i AMM"!1 $til Key Policy Issues 1. How will Diamond Bar accon-innoclate its RHNA growth needs 2. Compliance with Senate Bill 2 regarding emergency shelters and transitional housing Ci I', () 1 1) ':,% NI 1 ), I $1R RHNA rt I • ff;cier, I - - r -:rV -c. rr!TI r - - -jj � -, !7: �-." _1 �,j 0 cuf-r�i-ll devetc-r- :,t &rEUV SS F�V' --ecs Proposed Action: Program 9 - Evaluate and identify additional sites for at least 451 affordable housing units at 30 units/acre CI I *� �)' D) , \1 () "\ 1) 11 \ I, 0 RHNA 3 p c s s; 'r-, e yes c c r s:[ 0 c-, 7 L� -S 1.5 Bar S�P, 13a, S �i ID; Bar B 1,v d, C 1l ) or 1) IA' m 1-, 1) B A k 10 Senate Bill 2 1-c- L:-, - -st ac, -, fair O� a 11- -n s reqLir7:..,-, (e.g., j -!'T lt- -n5s jeerr..- rr_ lt-L'c'l -.-,-TIrr i ( 11 1 ) ( I ;' L)I A M 1 ) \ T ) 13 A R Senate Bill 2 1-1 C, rjrrilgrams "a CCI�S'G' L t7.- DIIle (JT PubhE hearing process, erie-rcienc, 'i sheiters & housing TF D f l7,en-;-ri r s 3 3 11 n Recap T -e Housrg Elerler-L P-,icresses -eels cf Dersons ar al,, ncome ev&[---z 3rl MCSe Witit" S,'-)eC131 !,eeds ActiC.,'r, ?Ia-. -espords to RH.,NA needs 'u- 6 r Variely Cf nousmg tyr)es • Programs for the preserjai c -i & �-e-nab'Jtaton of existing housing • COIT'rnbi-�ert -'-o cooperauor wtn SGVCOG cr SB 2 CJI"� 0'. DIAkWNI) B�,R Public Participation 9 Two advertised public workshops Notice ef-AAi-o r k -&h Gps-posted-at -City- - - -- Hall, Library, and 2 Community Boards • Draft Housing Element and Notice of workshops posted or City's website • Conducted two PC Work.ShOPS - May 133 n r-% i '/ 2 I r) 0 Q 12 Progress & Next Steps • City Council study session August 5, 2008 • State HCD review (50 days; • Revisions Per HC© comments Final Housing 'Element adoption hearings • implementation actions through 2014 C I 1, OF D I (),, !) B q k City Of,piffl''nond Bar 2008 Na MAIM" City Cound Meeting - August 5, 2008 Conexus 13 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MEMORANDUM DATE: July 31, 2008 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council VIA James DeStefano, City Manager SUBJECT: Housing Element update for the Planning Period of 2008 and 2014 RECOMMENDATION Receive and File OVERVIEW The Housing Element is one of the seven state -mandated elements of the General Plan. All cities and counties in California are required by state law to update their Housing Elements every five years (Government Code Section 65588b). The law also requires that the Housing Element be reviewed by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and that HCD provide its findings regarding compliance with the law to the local agency. Within the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) region, Housing Element updates are due to HCD by June 30, 2008, for the planning period of 2008 to 2014. The original 2005 due date for the Housing Element was postponed to 2008 as a result of new housing laws that were being considered at the time. As with the 2000 Housing Element update, it is not unusual that the majority of cities in the State experience difficulty in meeting the time line for submittal of the Housing Elements to HCD. A variety of reasons contributes to or causes the delay, such as the unavailability of staff resources or consultants to prepare the update, time spent gathering housing data, complexities of new housing laws, and finding potential sites in meeting the RHNA housing units, to name a few. One new housing law that has added complexity to the preparation of the 2008 Housing Element was SB 2 regarding emergency shelters and transitional housing requirements. Although SB 2 (Government Code Section 65583) was effective on January 1, 2008, the May 2008 release of HCD policies for outlining SB 2 implementation further delayed the drafting of the Housing Element across all local agencies. According to HCD as of July 2008, 54 of the 435 cities in the State have submitted their draft Housing Element for review. Of the 89 cities in Los Angeles County, 33 cities have submitted their draft Housing Element to HCD for review and only one city (City of Industry) has received certification by HCD. The City of Diamond Bar has completed its draft Housing Element (2008) and will be submitting it to HCD for review by mid-August. The State has a 60 -day review period. Memorandum to City Council July 16, 2008 Page 2 The State may certify the Element, conditionally certify it or deny certification. Conditional certification would mean making further revisions to satisfy HCD's conditions. Various penalties may apply if the City's Housing Element is not ultimately certified, although only a court, and not HCD, is the final arbiter as to whether a housing element complies with State law. GOALS OF HOUSING ELEMENT The Housing Element establishes policies, objectives and programs to maintain, improve and expand the City's housing supply for current and anticipated future residents of the City. As a key part of the Housing Element update, the City is required to identify and designate sufficient sites at appropriate densities to accommodate its fair share of the region's new housing need. SCAG completed the RHNA in 2007 that describes each jurisdiction's allocation for new housing units. In accordance with the current RHNA, Diamond Bar is required to identify sufficient sites that can accommodate 1,090 new housing units between 2006 and 2014, including 463 lower-income units. Sites may be either vacant land or parcels with additional development potential. Figure B-1, Appendix B of the draft Housing Element is a map that shows potential vacant sites for future housing development. This map (Figure B-1) is supplemented by Table B-1 in Appendix B, which shows the potential yield of housing units based on existing land use designations. PLANNING PROCESS FOR THE HOUSING ELEMENT Through the request for proposal process, in October 2007, the City Council selected Conexus Planning as the consultant to prepare the 2008 Housing Element update. The planning process for the draft Housing Element began in November 2007 by gathering information necessary to determine the nature and extent of specific housing needs within the City. The draft Housing Element update has been prepared in accordance with the State Housing Element guidelines (Government Code Sections 65580-65589) and included the following components: • Analysis of the City's demographic and housing characteristics and trends; • Evaluation of the nature and extent of special housing needs within the City; • Review of the resources and opportunities available to facilitate housing development and improvement, as well as energy conservation; • Examination of potential constraints affecting the construction of new housing, and the maintenance and improvement of the City's existing housing stock, including market mechanisms, government programs and regulations, and infrastructure constraints; • Evaluation of the City's accomplishments and progress in implementing the policies and programs contained in the previous housing element; and • A Housing Plan that establishes the City's goals, policies, programs and strategies for the next six years. Most of the goals, policies and programs established in the 2000 Housing Element continue to be relevant and appropriate to address the City's housing needs. Therefore, the 2008-2014 Housing Element Update reestablishes the City's Goals and Policies for housing. However, some new or Memorandum to City Council July 16, 2008 Page 3 revised policies and programs are necessary in response to changes in state law and new RHNA housing numbers. SUMMARY OF KEY CHANGES PROPOSED IN THE 2008 HOUSING ELEMENT • Fair Share Regional Housing Needs. The City's RHNA allocation identifies a need for 1,090 new residential units to be constructed between 2006 and 2014. The RHNA total is distributed among four income categories, shown in the following table. Regional Housing Growth Needs 2006-2014 Diamond Bar State law requires each jurisdiction to ensure that its land use plans, zoning, and development regulations provide sufficient capacity to accommodate its regional housing need for each income category. The following table shows the income limits and affordable housing costs for each of the categories. Income Categories and Affordable Housing Costs Diamond Bar and Los Angeles County 2007 County Median Income Income Affordable Affordable = $56,500 Limits Rent Price est. Extreme) Low <30% $22,200 $555 $60,000 Very Low 31-50% $37,000 $925 $96,000 Low 51-80% $59,200 $1,480 $150,000 Moderate 81-120% $67,800 $1,695 $215,000 Above moderate 120%+ $67,800+ $1,695+ $215,000+ Assumptions: -Based on a family of 4 -30% of gross income for rent or Principal, Interest, Taxes, & Insurance (PITT) -10% down payment, 6.25% interest, 1.25% taxes & insurance, $200 HOA dues Source: Cal. HCD; Conexus For example, as noted in the table above, "low income" means a household with an income of approximately $60,000 per year, and a corresponding affordable rent of $1,500 per month. Development capacity can either be vacant sites or "underutilized" sites with additional development potential. Special attention is focused on the lower income categories (very low and low) in this analysis. A recent change in state law establishes a "default density" of 30 units per acre that is assumed to be appropriate to facilitate the development of lower-income units. Jurisdictions are required to designate sufficient areas where multi -family development is allowed Memorandum to City Council July 16, 2008 Page 4 at a density of at least 30 units per acre, unless they can demonstrate a track record of producing affordable housing units at a lower density. Since the maximum allowable density in Diamond Bar is 20 units per acre, the City would be required to amend the General Plan and Development Code to allow development at 30 units per acre, and identify sufficient sites for high-density development to accommodate the City's RHNA allocation. These General Plan and zoning amendments may be completed within a reasonable period of time to allow development to occur within the planning period (i.e., prior to 2014). The draft Housing Element contains a program to accomplish this requirement. It is important to note that while cities must designate adequate sites with appropriate zoning to accommodate their fair share of regional housing needs, the RHNA allocation is a "planning target" and there is no legal penalty for not achieving this level of development. However, cities are required to adopt programs to encourage and facilitate housing development for all income levels. Zoning for Emergency Shelters and Transitional Housing. In 2007, Senate Bill 2 amended state law to strengthen local government planning requirements for emergency shelters and transitional housing Emergency shelters are traditionally short-term facilities where individuals reside for 30 days or less. No person may be turned away from an emergency shelter for lack of funds. Transitional housing is longer-term, typically up to two years. Transitional housing generally requires that the residents participate in a structured program to work toward established goals so that they can move on to permanent housing. Residents are often provided with an array of supportive services to assist them in meeting those goals. SB 2 requires that every jurisdiction identify at least one zoning district where emergency shelters are allowed "by right" without discretionary approval such as a conditional use permit. Also, transitional housing must be treated as a residential use that is subject only to those requirements that are applied to other residential uses in the same zoning district. Due to the nature of homelessness, it is very difficult to determine the location of homeless persons Furthermore, homeless persons tend to locate near emergency facilities and services in the more urbanized areas. The City's draft Housing Element reported that there is no evidence of any homeless persons in Diamond Bar. This is based on information from Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department personnel assigned to Diamond Bar that they knew of no homeless persons or facilities within Diamond Bar. Staff has interviewed directors of area homeless shelters, who did not provide any evidence that homeless persons are living in Diamond Bar. Recently, the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments initiated a study to assess the needs of the homeless and develop a coordinated strategy to address those needs. The draft Housing Element has identify this study is in process and will develop recommendations toward a comprehensive, multi - jurisdictional strategy for addressing the needs of the homeless in the region. As a member jurisdiction, Diamond Bar will be cooperating in this study and committing to a fair share approach to providing the necessary services and facilities for the homeless persons and families. It is anticipated that a report for the study will be issued in December 2008. If HCD, after a review of the City's Draft Housing Element, directs the City to revise the draft for compliance with SB 2, the City Council will have the following programs to consider at the time of public hearing process: 0 Consider a program to designate a zoning district that will allow homeless and emergency Memorandum to City Council July 16, 2008 Page 5 shelters by right; or • Consider a program to enter into a multi jurisdictional agreement (with two or three cities) that demonstrates the need for emergency shelters can be accommodated through existing shelters or a community designated shelter. The program must list the existing shelters including the total number of beds available for each jurisdiction. This option will have a fiscal impact to the City. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The City held two public workshops with the Planning Commission on May 13 and May 27. The two public workshops were separately advertised in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin and San Gabriel Valley Tribune newspapers. The two public workshops notices were posted at the Diamond Bar Library, City Hall and two community boards. Additionally the notices and the draft Housing Element were posted on the City's website. In accordance with state law, the public workshops notices and the draft Housing Element were sent to Los Angeles County Regional Planning and Public Works Departments, and the Walnut Valley Water District. There was no public comment at the two workshops or written comment from the mentioned agencies. Based on the two public workshops, the Planning Commission did not provide additional comments that require changes to the draft Housing Element. CONCLUSION The draft 2008 Housing Element contains a large volume of information regarding Diamond Bar's housing needs, existing conditions, resources, opportunities and constraints. Those issues with the most significant policy implications — meeting the City's fair share of new housing needs, and new requirements regarding emergency shelters and transitional housing — are described above. State law requires cities and counties to submit their draft Housing Elements to HCD for review prior to final adoption. Formal City Council review of the draft Housing Element is not required prior to HCD review. At this time, it is staff's intention to submit the draft Housing Element to HCD for initiation of the 60 -day review process. Following the receipt of HCD's comments, staff and our consultant will prepare a revised draft Housing Element and appropriate CEQA documentation for review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council under the required public hearing process. Upon adoption, the final Housing Element will be submitted to HCD for certification. Prepared by: Nancy Fong, Community Development Director John Douglas. Consultant of Conexus Planning Reviewed by: Dave Doyle, Assistant City Manager Attachment: 2008 Draft Housing Element CITY OF DIAMOND BAR 2OO8 HOUSING ELEMENT City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Contents I. Introduction................................................................................................................................1-1 A. Community Context.................................................................................................._..................I-1 B. Role of Housing Element..............................................................................................................1-2 C. Data Sources..................................................................................................................................1-4 D. Public Participation.......................................................................................................................1-4 E. Relationship to Other General Plan Elements..........................................................................1-5 II. Housing Needs Assessment...................................................................................................... II -1 A. Population Characteristics.........................................................................................................11-1 1. Population Growth Trends........................................................................................................11-1 2. Age---.............................................................................................................................................II-2 3. Race and Ethnicity....................................................................................................................II-3 B. Household Characteristics..........................................................................................................II-4 1. Household Composition and Size...........................................................................................11-4 2. Housing Tenure ................................. .......................................................................................... 11-6 3. Overcrowding ..... ....................................................................................................................... II -6 4. Household Income....................................................................................................................II-7 5. Overpayment ................................ .......................................... ................................................... 11-8 C. Employment.................................................................................................................................. II -9 1. Current Employment.................................................................................................................II-9 2. Projected Job Growth............................................................................................................II-10 D. Housing Stock Characteristics..................................................................................................II-1 1 1. Housing Type and Growth Trends.........................................................................................11-12 2. Housing Age and Conditions................................................................................................11-13 3. Vacancy ................................................... ................................................................................. II -15 4. Housing Cost............................................................_................................................................II-16 E. Special Needs.....................................................................................---........-----.......---...............II-19 1. Persons with Disabilities...........................................................................................................11-19 2. Elderly.........................................................................................................................................11-20 3. Large Households....................................................................................................................11-20 4. Female -Headed Households.................................................................................................11-21 5. Farm Workers............................................................................................................................11-21 6. Homeless Persons.....................................................................................................................11-22 F. Assisted Housing at Risk of Conversion...................................................................................II-23 1. Inventory of Assisted Units......................................................................................................11-24 2. Units at Risk of Conversion .... .................................................................................................. II -24 G. Future Growth Needs................................................................................................................11-24 1. Overview of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment....................................................11-24 2. 2006-2014 Diamond Bar Growth Needs .............. ........................................... ..................... II -24 111. Resources and Opportunities................................................................................................. III -1 A. Land Resources........................................................................ III -1 1. Regional Growth Needs - 2006-2014....................................................................................III-1 2. Inventory of Sites for Housing Development........................................................................III-2 B. Financial and Administrative Resources.................................................................................III-3 1. State and Federal Resources.................................................................................................111-3 2. Local Resources........................................................................................................................111-4 C. Energy Conservation Opportunities ............................ ......................... III -6 .................................... IV. Constraints.................................................................................................................................IV-1 A. Governmental Constraints...................................................................._.................................. IV -1 1. Land Use Plans and Regulations...........................................................................................IV-1 Conexus i Draft -July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element 2. Development Processing Procedures.................................................................................IV-9 3. Development Fees and Improvement Requirements.................................................... IV -1 2 B. Non -Governmental Constraints............................................................................................ IV -13 1. Environmental Constraints...................................................................................................IV-13 2. Infrastructure Constraints ........................................... ............................... ............................ IV -15 3. Land Costs..............................................................................................................................IV-15 4. Construction Costs.......................................................................................:........................IV-16 5. Cost and Availability of Financing ................... .................................................................. IV -16 C. Fair Housing............................................................................................................................... IV -17 V. Housing Action Plan..................................................................................................................V-1 A. Goals and Policies...................................................................................................................... V-1 B. Housing Programs....................................................................................................................... V-3 Conserving the Existing Supply of Affordable Housing.................................................................V-3 1. Residential Neighborhood Improvement Program............................................................V-3 2. Home Improvement and "Paint the Town".........................................................................V-4 3. Single -Family Rehabilitation Program................................................................................... V-4 4. Section 8 Rental Assistance Program................................................................................... V-4 5. Preservation of Assisted Housing............................................................................................V-5 6. Mobile Home Park Preservation.............................................................................................V-5 Assisting in the Provision of Housing........................................................................... ...................... V-5 7. First -Time Homebuyer Assistance Programs.........................................................................V-5 8. Development of Senior and Workforce Housing................................................................V-6 Providing Adequate Housing Sites to Achieve a Variety and Diversity of Housing................V-7 9. Land Use Element....................................................................................................................V-7 10. Mixed Use Development......................................................................................................... V-8 11. Second Units..............................................................................................................................V-8 Removing Governmental Constraints.............................................................................................V-9 12. Affordable Housing Incentives/Density Bonus....................................................................V-9 13. Efficient Project Processing.....................................................................................................V-9 Promoting Equal Housing Opportunities.......................................................................................V-10 14. Fair Housing Program.............................................................................................................V-10 Appendix A - Evaluation of the Prior Housing Element............................................................... A-1 Appendix B - Residential Land Inventory ........................................................ ............................ .. B-1 Appendix C - Inventory of Homeless and Transitional Housing Facilities ................................. C-1 AppendixD -Public Works Fees...................................................................................................... D-1 Conexus ii Draft - July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element List of Tables Table II -1 Population Trends 1990-2007 - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County .......................... II -2 Table II -2 Age Distribution - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County ................................................. II -3 Table II -3 Race/Ethnicity - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County...................................................11-4 Table II -4 Household Composition - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County .................................. II -5 Table II -5 Household Tenure - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County ............................................. II -6 Table II -6 Overcrowding - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County...................................................11-7 Table II -7 Median Household Income - Los Angeles County and Selected Cities ...................... 11-8 Table II -8 Overpayment by Income Category - Diamond Bar ....................................................... I1-9 Table II -9 Labor Force Characteristics - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County ...........................II -9 Table II -10 Employment by Occupation - Diamond Bar..................................................................II-10 Table II -1 1 Job Location for Diamond Bar Residents........................................................ ................. II -10 Table II -12 Projected Job Growth by Occupation - 2004-2014 Los Angeles -Long Beach -Glendale Metropolitan Statistical Area ............................................ ................... II -1 1 Table II -13 Housing by Type, 2000-2007 - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County .........................11-12 Table II -14 Age of Housing Stock by Tenure - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County .................II -13 Table II -15 Kitchen and Plumbing Facilities by Tenure - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County........................................................................... ---- ......11-14 Table II -16 Residential Neighborhoods with Housing Rehabilitation Needs..................................11-15 Table II -17 Housing Vacancy Rates - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County................................II-15 Table II -18 Income Categories and Affordable Housing Costs - Los Angeles County...............11-16 Table II -19 Housing Sales Price Distribution, 2006-07 - Diamond Bar..............................................II-17 Table II -20 Rental Market Summary (2007) - Diamond Bar..............................................................11-18 Table II -21 Persons with Disabilities by Age - Diamond Bar..............................................................11-19 Table 11-22 Elderly Households by Tenure - Diamond Bar.................................................................II-20 Table II -23 Household Size by Tenure - Diamond Bar........................................................................ II -20 Table II -24 Household Type by Tenure - Diamond Bar......................................................................11-21 Table II -25 Agricultural Employment..................................................................................................... II -22 Table II -26 Homeless Estimates by Service Planning Area................................................................11-23 Table 11-27 Regional Housing Growth Needs - Diamond Bar .............................. ............................. I1-25 Table 111-1 Net Remaining RHNA - Diamond Bar................................................................................ III -2 Table III -2 Land Inventory Summary - Diamond Bar ...................................................... ....................111-2 Table IV -1 Residential Land Use Categories - Diamond Bar General Plan .................................. IV -2 Table IV -2 Residential Development Standards................................................................................. IV -4 Table IV -3 Permitted Residential Development by Zoning District ................................................. IV -4 Table IV -4 Residential Parking Requirements...................................................................................... IV -7 Table IV -5- Review Authority for Residential Development.............................................................IV-10 Table IV -6 Planning and Development Fees - 2008 ............... ......................................................... IV -12 Table V-1 Housing Implementation Program Summary ..................................................................V-11 Table V-2 Quantified Objectives, 2008-2014 City of Diamond Bar ............................................... V-13 Conexus iii Draft - July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element List of Figures Figure 1-1 Regional Location - Diamond Bar ...................... .................................................................. 1-3 Figure 11-1 Population Growth - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County...........................................11-2 Figure II -2 Age Distribution - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County ................................................ II -3 Figure II -3 Race/Ethnicity - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County ................................................. .11-4 Figure 11-4 Household Composition - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County.................................11-5 Figure II -5 Household Tenure - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County ............................................ II -6 Figure II -6 Overcrowding - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County...................................................11-7 Figure 11-7 Median Household Income - Los Angeles County and Selected Cities......................11-8 Figure 11-8 Housing by Type, 2007 - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County ................................... II -12 Figure 11-9 Age of Housing Stock by Tenure - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County.................11-14 Figure II -10 Rental Market Summary - Diamond Bar..........................................................................11-18 Figure 11-11 Household Size by Tenure - Diamond Bar........................................................................11-21 Figure IV -1 Environmental Constraints................................................................................................. IV -14 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element I. Introduction I. INTRODUCTION A. Community Context The City of Diamond Bar is located in the southeast corner of Los Angeles County, at the intersection of Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino Counties. The City is situated at the eastern end of the East San Gabriel Valley, adjacent to State Routes 57 and 60 ("Pomona Freeway") as shown in Figure 1. Diamond Bar began as Rancho Los Nogales (Rancho of the Walnut Trees) after a Spanish land grant in 1840. At its height, it was one of the largest cattle and walnut ranches in Southern California. Until the mid -20th century, this land was alternately combined and divided for various agricultural uses. In 1956, the Christiana Oil Corporation and the Capital Oil Company, a subsidiary of the Transamerica Corporation, purchased the Diamond Bar Ranch. A comprehensive development plan was prepared and approved, making Diamond Bar one of the first master -planned communities in Los Angeles County. During the 1960s, suburban development spread eastward from the Los Angeles basin, stimulating local housing and population growth as Diamond Bar's open hillsides were replaced with homes. Despite its initial conception as a master -planned community, Diamond Bar was not developed in an orchestrated manner while it remained an unincorporated community. In March 1989, local voters approved incorporation in order to assert stricter control over local development. On April 18, 1989, Diamond Bar became the 86'" city in Los Angeles County, and by 2007 had grown to a population of about 60,000 with approximately 18,000 housing units. The ethnic composition of Diamond Bar is distinctly different from Los Angeles County as a whole. The 2000 Census revealed that the City's demographic makeup included 43% Asian and 31% white, compared to 12% and 31%, respectively, in Los Angeles County. Hispanics comprised about 19% of the City's residents, compared to 45% countywide. The City's population is aging; between 1980 and 2000, the median age for Diamond Bar increased from 27.5 years to 36.5 years. The senior population also grew; the share of the population aged 65 years and above increased from 2% to over 10% in 2000. In terms of actual numbers, the senior population increased from approximately 600 persons in 1980 to over 4,200 persons in 2000. It is anticipated that the City will continue -to experience growth in its senior population as the post -World War II "Baby Boom" generation' reaches retirement age. In contrast to the size of its population, Diamond Bar has a relatively small employment base. In 2000 there were approximately 16,000 jobs in the City compared to about 18,000 housing units. Major employers include Allstate Insurance, Travelers Insurance, South Coast Air Quality Management District, and the Walnut Valley Unified School District. While the City actually lost jobs during the early 1990s like many California communities hit by recession, the Southern California Association of Governments projects a significant increase in employment between 2000 and 2020. ' " Baby Boomers" are those born between 1946 and 1964. in 2008, the first Boomers reached age 62- Conexus 2 Conexus I 1 Draft - July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element I. Introduction Diamond Bar offers a variety of housing choices. Single-family detached homes account for about 71% of all units, while multi -family units, including condominiums and apart- ments, constitute about 28% of the housing stock. The City also contains two mobile home parks, which comprise the remaining 2% of the housing stock. The housing stock generally is in good physical condition. However, four older single-family neighborhoods with units constructed during the 1960s and 1970s are showing signs of aging and deferred maintenance and could be the focus for potential housing rehabilitation programs. The City has one assisted housing project, The Seasons Apartments, providing 149 senior housing units, all of which are reserved for low- and moderate -income households. Housing prices for Diamond Bar remain relatively high with the median price of a resale single-family home at approximately $650,000 and median price for condominiums at approximately $370,000. Although there are relatively few apartments in Diamond Bar, representative rents for 2-bedroom/1-bath apartments are about $1,550 per month. Most of the easily buildable land in the City has already been developed, and much of the remaining land is exposed to a variety of geotechnical and topographic conditions that may constrain the development of lower-priced homes. In addition, inadequate infrastructure may also act as a constraint to residential development. The majority of future residential growth in Diamond Bar will occur in the underdeveloped northeast and southern areas. Over 700 acres of the Tres Hermanos Ranch falls within the City and is anticipated to include some multi -family housing on areas of moderate slope. In addition, approximately 100 acres of the Crestline/Diamond Canyon area located at the southwest side of the City is within the City's sphere of influence. The City has processed an annexation request for the Crestline/Diamond Canyon area with the Los Angeles Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to annex the area consisting of 150 single- family homes. B. Role of Housing Element Diamond Bar is faced with various important housing issues that include a balance between employment and housing opportunities, a match between the supply of and demand for housing, preserving and enhancing affordability for all segments of the population, preserving the quality of the housing stock, and providing new types of housing necessary to accommodate growth and the changing population. This Housing Element provides policies and programs to address these issues. Diamond Bar's Housing Element is a six-year plan for the period 2008 to 2014, unlike other General Plan elements which typically cover a 10- to 20 -year planning horizon. This Housing Element identifies strategies and programs that focus on: 1) conserving and improving existing affordable housing; 2) providing adequate housing sites; 3) assisting in the development of affordable housing; 4) removing governmental and other constraints to the housing development; and 5) promoting equal housing opportunities. Conexus 1-2 Draft - July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element I. Introduction Figure 1-1 Regional Location - Diamond Bar s f LOS�+ �y y �J�,1t�— t �r 1 , p pay, ON � �. LOS Hjd��yswr=}C9i��E 43�tiJ�\�. PO MONA ONTARIO m�$ _. 4 CITY OF INDUSTRY a �- EST OVINA DIA CHINO NiLLS CHINO 1 r._ ���x i trea�ztgno '� aayseour -!t j 4 cotj ,rry i_ J OR A ti _ v \ LW11A P LAC ENTIA - i9tf C)d4.4NGi COLINTY Conexus 1-3 Draft — July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element I. Introduction The Diamond Bar Housing Element consists of the following major components: • An analysis of the City's demographic and housing characteristics and trends (Chapter II); • An evaluation of resources and opportunities available to address housing issues (Chapter III); • A review of potential market, governmental, and environmental constraints to meeting the City's identified housing needs (Chapter IV); • The Housing Action Plan for the 2008-2014 planning period (Chapter V); and • A review of the City's accomplishments during the previous planning period (Appendix A). • A detailed inventory of the suitable sites for housing development (Appendix B) C. Data Sources In preparing the Housing Element, various sources of information were consulted. The 2000 Census provides the basis for population and household characteristics. Although dated, the Census remains the most comprehensive and widely accepted source of information on demographic characteristics. Other sources of information are used to supplement and provide reliable updates of the 2000 Census, and include: • Population and demographic data provided by the State Department of Finance; • Housing market information, such as home sales, rents, and vacancies; • Local and County public and nonprofit agency information on special needs populations, services available to them, and gaps in the system; • Information on housing conditions based on City planning and code enforcement activities. D. Public Participation Residents, businesses and interest groups participated in the City's Housing Element update process and were an important component of the overall program. The Planning Commission conducted public study sessions to review the preliminary draft element. These study sessions were advertised to the public through the normal public notice procedures. Copies of the preliminary draft Element were disseminated for review throughout the community at locations including City Hall, Diamond Bar Public Library and the City's website. In order to make citizens aware of the availability of the Housing Element, the City placed advertisements in two daily publications, the Inland Valley Daily and the San Gabriel Valley News. Conexus 1-4 Draft - July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element I. Introduction Following the public study session meetings, the draft Housing Element was submitted to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review. The element was then revised to respond to HCD comments and the draft element was reviewed at public hearings held before the Planning Commission and the City Council prior to final adoption. Notices of all public hearings were posted in the local newspaper and meetings are televised to provide broader outreach to the community. E. Relationship to Other General Plan Elements The City of Diamond Bar General Plan consists of six elements: 1) Land Use; 2) Housing; 3) Resource Management; 4) Public Health and Safety; 5) Circulation; and 6) Public Services and Facilities. This Housing Element builds upon the other General Plan elements and is consistent with the policies and proposals set forth by the Plan. Examples of inter - element consistency include: residential development capacities established in the Land Use Element are incorporated within the Housing Element, and the discussion of environmental constraints in the Housing Element is based upon information from the Resource Management and Public Health and Safety elements. As the General Plan is amended over time, the Housing Element will be reviewed for consistency, and amended as necessary to maintain an internally consistent Plan. SB 1087 of 2005 requires cities to provide a copy of their Housing Elements to local water and sewer providers, and also requires that these agencies provide priority hookups for developments with lower-income housing. The draft Housing Element was provided to these agencies for review, and was again provided to them upon City Council adoption. Conexus 1-5 Draft — July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element II. Housing Needs Assessment 11. HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT Diamond Bar lies in southeastern Los Angeles County, approximately 28 miles east of Los Angeles. Diamond Bar's recorded history began with a Mexican land grant. On March 30, 1840, Governor Juan Alvarado deeded 4,340 acres, which included Brea Canyon and the eastern Walnut Valley, to Jose de la Luz Linares, who founded Rancho Los Nogales, or Ranch of the Walnut Trees. Over time, and as the United States government took over California, Rancho Los Nogales was divided and sold into multiple land ranches, the largest of which was the Diamond Bar Ranch. The entire Diamond Bar Ranch was acquired by the Transamerica Corporation in the 1950s for the purpose of developing one of the nation's first master -planned communities, named Diamond Bar. The City of Diamond Bar was incorporated on April 18, 1989, and by 2007 had a population of approximately 60,207. Diamond Bar is approximately 14.9 square miles in area and is surrounded by the cities of Pomona to the north, Industry to the northwest, the unincorporated community of Rowland Heights to the west, the Firestone Boy Scout Reservation in unincorporated Los Angeles County to the south, and Chino Hills to the east. The population's median household income in 2000 was $68,871. The 2000 Census2 indicated Diamond Bar's median household income was 63% higher than that of Los Angeles County ($42,189) and 50% higher than California as a whole ($47,493). This chapter examines general population and household characteristics and trends, such as age, race and ethnicity, employment, household composition and size, household income, and special needs. Characteristics of the existing housing stock (e.g., number of units and type, tenure, age and condition, costs) are also addressed. Finally, the City's projected housing growth needs based on the 2007 Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) are examined. The Housing Needs Assessment utilizes the most recent data from the 2000 U.S. Census3, California Department of Finance (DOF), California Employment Development Depart- ment (EDD), Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and other relevant sources. Supplemental data was obtained through field surveys and from private vendors. A. Population Characteristics 1. Population Growth Trends Diamond Bar was incorporated in 1989 with much of its territory already developed. From 1990 to 2000, the City's population grew by approximately 4.9%. From 2000 to 2007 the City grew about 7% to an estimated population of 60,207 (see Table II -1 and Figure 11-1). The City's 2007 population represents approximately 0.6% of the county's total population of 10,331,939. 2000 Census, SF3 Table P53 a Although some more recent Census estimates exist, the 2000 Decennial Census is the most widely - accepted benchmark for demographic analysis. Conexus II -1 Draft — July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element II. Housing Needs Assessment Table II -1 Population Trends 1990-2007 — Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County aources: zuuu Uensus; uala. wept. or I -mance I able L-1 (ZUU/) Figure II -1 Population Growth - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County W Diamond Bar LI Los Angeles County Sources: US Census 2000, California Department of Finance Table E-1(2007) 2. Age Housing needs are influenced by the age characteristics of the population. Different age groups require different accommodations based on lifestyle, family type, income level, and housing preference. Table II -2 and Figure II -2 provide a comparison of the City's and county's population by age group in 2000. This table shows that Diamond Bar is a family- oriented City, with children under 18 representing 38% of the population. A striking statistic is the proportion of young adults (25-44), which is less than 2% of the City's population compared to 33% of the county as a whole. The median age of the City's population is approximately 4.5 years older than the county median. Conexus II -2 Draft — July 15, 2008 Growth Growth 1990 2000 2007 1990-2000 2000-2007 Diamond Bar 53,672 56,287 60,207 4.9% 7.0% Los Angeles County 8,863,164 9,519,338 10,331,939 7.4% 8.5% aources: zuuu Uensus; uala. wept. or I -mance I able L-1 (ZUU/) Figure II -1 Population Growth - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County W Diamond Bar LI Los Angeles County Sources: US Census 2000, California Department of Finance Table E-1(2007) 2. Age Housing needs are influenced by the age characteristics of the population. Different age groups require different accommodations based on lifestyle, family type, income level, and housing preference. Table II -2 and Figure II -2 provide a comparison of the City's and county's population by age group in 2000. This table shows that Diamond Bar is a family- oriented City, with children under 18 representing 38% of the population. A striking statistic is the proportion of young adults (25-44), which is less than 2% of the City's population compared to 33% of the county as a whole. The median age of the City's population is approximately 4.5 years older than the county median. Conexus II -2 Draft — July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element II. Housing Needs Assessment Table II -2 Age Distribution — Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County 5ouroe: muu Census, I able u I -Pi Figure II -2 Age Distribution - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County 3. Race and Ethnicity The racial and ethnic composition of the City differs significantly from the county's demographic make up. For example, approximately 43% of City residents are Asian, contrasted with 12% for the county as a whole. Non -Hispanic Whites make up the next largest percentage of the population at 31%, which is similar to the county. The percentage of Hispanics or Latinos residing in the City is 18.5%, substantially less than the 45% in the county as a whole (Table II -3 and Figure II -3). Conexus II -3 Draft July 15, 2008 Diamond Bar los Angeles County Age Group Persons % Persons % Under 18 years 15,183 37.7% 2,667,976 28.0% 18 to 24 years 4,956 12.3% 980,657 10.3% 25 to 44 years 641 1.6% 3,099,200 32.6% 45 to 64 years 15,295 38.0% 1,844,832 19.4% 65 to 74 years 2,636 6.5% 492,833 5.2% 75 to 84 1,286 3.2% 324,693 3.4% 85 and over 291 0.7% 1 109,147 1 1.1% Total 40,288 100.0%9,519,338 100.0% Median Age 36.5 +32.0 5ouroe: muu Census, I able u I -Pi Figure II -2 Age Distribution - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County 3. Race and Ethnicity The racial and ethnic composition of the City differs significantly from the county's demographic make up. For example, approximately 43% of City residents are Asian, contrasted with 12% for the county as a whole. Non -Hispanic Whites make up the next largest percentage of the population at 31%, which is similar to the county. The percentage of Hispanics or Latinos residing in the City is 18.5%, substantially less than the 45% in the county as a whole (Table II -3 and Figure II -3). Conexus II -3 Draft July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element II. Housing Needs Assessment Table II -3 Race/Ethnicity — Diamond Bar vs. los Angeles County sources: zuuu uensus,sr 1 1 able u I -N3 Figure II -3 Race/Ethnicity - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County Diamond Bar Los Angeles County Persons % Persons % Not Hispanic or Latino 45,894 81.5% 5,277,125 55.4% -White 17,471 31.0% 2,959,614 31.1% -Black or African American 2,624 4.7% 901,472 9.5% -American Indian/Alaska Native 98 0.2% 25,609 0.3% -Asian 23,922 42.5% 1,124,569 11.8% -Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 62 0.1% 23,265 0.2% -Other races or 2+ races 1,717 3.1% 242,596 2.5% Hispanic or Latino (any race) 10,393 18.5% 1 4,242,213 1 44.6% Total 56,287 100.0% 1 9,519,338 1 100.0% sources: zuuu uensus,sr 1 1 able u I -N3 Figure II -3 Race/Ethnicity - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County U Diamond Bar LosAngeles County B. Household Characteristics 1. Household Composition and Size Household characteristics are important indicators of the type and size of housing needed in a city. The Census defines a "household" as all persons occupying a housing unit, which may include single persons living alone, families related through marriage or Conexus II -4 Draft — July 15, 2008 50% ------- --_ ---- --- 35% 30 pN, PRO NC ` 25%— 20% i, 10% d......._ _. ..... ..�..._... . �. 5% 3 - , D% ;064 Not Hispanicor Not Hispanics Not Hispanic or Not Hispanicor Not Hispanicor Not Hispanicor Hispanicor Latino Latino -White Latino-Blackor Latino -Am. Latino -Asian Lstira-Native Latino-Otheror2+ (anyra ) Afr. Am. Indian/Alaska Hawaiian/ Pacific rams Native Islander U Diamond Bar LosAngeles County B. Household Characteristics 1. Household Composition and Size Household characteristics are important indicators of the type and size of housing needed in a city. The Census defines a "household" as all persons occupying a housing unit, which may include single persons living alone, families related through marriage or Conexus II -4 Draft — July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element II. Housing Needs Assessment blood, or unrelated persons sharing a single unit. Persons in group quarters such as dormitories, retirement or convalescent homes, or other group living situations are included in population totals but are not considered households. Table II -4 and Figure II -4 provide a comparison of households by type for the City and Los Angeles County as a whole as reported in the 2000 Census. Family households comprised approximately 84% of all households in the City, about 16 percentage points higher than the county composition of 68% of all households. There are far fewer non -family households in Diamond Bar than the County as a whole (16.1 % City vs. 31.8% county) as well as singles living alone (12.5% City vs. 24.6% county). The City's average household size of 3.18 is slightly higher than Los Angeles County as a whole (2.98). These statistics suggest that that the need for large units in Diamond Bar may be slightly higher than other areas of the county. Table II -4 Household Composition - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County Sources: US Census 2000, SF1 Tables P18 & H-12 Figure II -4 Household Composition - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County Diamond Bar Los Angeles County Type Households % '' Households % Total Households 17,651 100.0% 3,133,774 100.0% Families 14,801 83.9% 2,136,977 68.2% -w/children under 18 6,537 37.0% 811,522 25.9% Non -family households 2,850 16.1% 996,797 31.8% -single living alone 2,201 12.5% 771,584 24.6% Average household size 3.18 2.98 Sources: US Census 2000, SF1 Tables P18 & H-12 Figure II -4 Household Composition - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County City of Diamond Bar Housing Element II. Housing Needs Assessment 2. Housing Tenure Housing tenure (owner vs. renter) is an important indicator of the housing market. Communities need an adequate supply of units available both for rent and for sale in order to accommodate a range of households with varying income, family size and composition, and lifestyle. Table II -5 and Figure II -5 provide a comparison of the number of owner -occupied and renter -occupied units in the City in 2000 as compared to the county as a whole. It reveals that the level of homeownership for the City (83%) is much higher than that for the county as a whole. Table II -5 Household Tenure - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County Tenure Diamond Bar Los Angeles County Units % Units` Owner Occupied Renter Occupied 14,596 3,050 83% 17% 1,499,694 1,634,080 48% 52% Total occupied units 17,646 100% 1 3,133,774 100% Source: 2000 Census, QT -H7 Figure II -5 Household Tenure - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County 0 Diamond Bar LA LosAngeles County 3. Overcrowding Overcrowding is often closely related to household income and the cost of housing. The U.S. Census Bureau considers a household to be overcrowded when there is more than one person per room, excluding bathrooms and kitchens, and severely overcrowded when there are more than 1.5 occupants per room. Table II -6 and Figure II -6 summarize Conexus II -6 Draft —July 15, 2008 90% 80% R70% ---__------- _.._....._.�___._ _ 60% p 50% 40% 30% FM' 20% 10% 0% Owner Occupied Ibnter Occupied 0 Diamond Bar LA LosAngeles County 3. Overcrowding Overcrowding is often closely related to household income and the cost of housing. The U.S. Census Bureau considers a household to be overcrowded when there is more than one person per room, excluding bathrooms and kitchens, and severely overcrowded when there are more than 1.5 occupants per room. Table II -6 and Figure II -6 summarize Conexus II -6 Draft —July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element II. Housing Needs Assessment the incidence of overcrowding for Diamond Bar as compared to Los Angeles County as a whole. Table II -6 Overcrowding - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County Household Type Diamond Bar Los Angeles County Households Percent Households Percent Owner -Occupied 14,596 100.0% 1,499,694 100.0% Overcrowded 745 5.1% 92,678 6.2% Severely overcrowded 276 1.9% 111,667 7.4% Renter -Occupied 3,050 100.0% 1,634,080 100.0% Overcrowded 336 11.0% 156,416 9.6% Severely overcrowded 221 7.2% 359,608 22.0% ovum. cvvv �.,eiisus, ori idum nzu Figure II -6 Overcrowding - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County I' 100% - -- 80% — ate+ 70% 46 60% C 500 40% 30%e . ....... .......... ....... ........ ..... ........ . j 20% 0% Owner Occupied- Owner Occupied- Owner Occupied- FbnterOccupied - Renter Occupied- F;bnterOccupied - Overcrowded 3�!verely Not Overcrowded Overcrowded Severely Not Overcrowded Overcrowded Overcrowded 0 Diamond Bar LosAngeles County As of 2000, overcrowding was more prevalent among renters than for owner -occupied units. Approximately 18% of the City's renter -occupied households were overcrowded compared to 7% of owner -occupied households. 4. Household Income Household income is a primary factor affecting housing needs in a community. According to the 2000 Census, the median household income in Diamond Bar was $68,871, approximately 63% higher than the Los Angeles County median income of $42,189 (Table II -7 and Figure II -7). Conexus II -7 Draft —July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element II. Housing Needs Assessment Table II -7 Median Household Income - Los Angeles County and Selected Cities Source: 2000 Census, SF3 Table P53 Figure II -7 Median Household Income - Los Angeles County and Selected Cities $120,000 $101,080 $100,000 $81,015 - $80,000 g6g g7 r— $62:885 $60,000 $ - $41,222 $40,021 $42,189 $40,000 - _— __. $20,000 -- – _ $0 i �a�°�agb�aNe\g�Cs �a\�Jszr\ es, GOa Vrdust<v`aQ�e�Ye P°m01000�m .L LaN G°S p. \Sl risdidion S. Overpayment According to state housing policy, overpaying occurs when housing costs exceed 30% of gross household income. Table II -8 displays estimates for overpayment in 1999 by lower- income households. According to SLAG, 53.7% of all lower-income renter households and 66.4% of all lower-income owner households in Diamond Bar were overpaying for housing. Very low income owners appeared to suffer the greatest cost burden, with 75.7% of this category overpaying for housing. Although homeowners enjoy income and property fax deductions and other benefits that help to compensate for high housing costs, lower-income homeowners may need to defer maintenance or repairs due to limited funds, which can lead to deterioration. For Conexus II -8 Draft —July 15, 2008 Median Household % of County Jurisdiction Income Median Income Diamond Bar $68,871 163% La Habra Heights $101,080 240% Walnut $81,015 192% San Dimas $62,885 149% West Covina $53,002 126% Industry $49,423 117% La Puente $41,222 98% Pomona $40,021 95% Los Angeles County $42,189 100% California $47,493 113% Source: 2000 Census, SF3 Table P53 Figure II -7 Median Household Income - Los Angeles County and Selected Cities $120,000 $101,080 $100,000 $81,015 - $80,000 g6g g7 r— $62:885 $60,000 $ - $41,222 $40,021 $42,189 $40,000 - _— __. $20,000 -- – _ $0 i �a�°�agb�aNe\g�Cs �a\�Jszr\ es, GOa Vrdust<v`aQ�e�Ye P°m01000�m .L LaN G°S p. \Sl risdidion S. Overpayment According to state housing policy, overpaying occurs when housing costs exceed 30% of gross household income. Table II -8 displays estimates for overpayment in 1999 by lower- income households. According to SLAG, 53.7% of all lower-income renter households and 66.4% of all lower-income owner households in Diamond Bar were overpaying for housing. Very low income owners appeared to suffer the greatest cost burden, with 75.7% of this category overpaying for housing. Although homeowners enjoy income and property fax deductions and other benefits that help to compensate for high housing costs, lower-income homeowners may need to defer maintenance or repairs due to limited funds, which can lead to deterioration. For Conexus II -8 Draft —July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element II. Housing Needs Assessment lower-income renters, severe cost burdens can require families to double up resulting in overcrowding and related problems. Table 11-8 Overpayment by Income Category - Diamond Bar C. Employment Employment is an important factor affecting housing needs within a community. The jobs available in each employment sector and the wages for these jobs affect the type and size of housing residents can afford. 1. Current Employment Current employment and projected job growth have a significant influence on housing needs during this planning period. Table II -9 shows that the City had a workforce of 28,401 persons, or 6617o of the working -age population, as reported in the 2000 Census. This table shows that the characteristics of the City's population are similar to those countywide. The proportion of the working age population in the labor force for Diamond Bar is slightly higher than that of the county. In addition, the percentage of residents receiving social security income is 5.87o for Diamond Bar compared to 8.7% for the county. Approximately 3% of City residents worked at home, and about 34% were not in the labor force. Table II -9 Labor Force Characteristics - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County Renters Owners Income Category Households Percent Households Percent Extremely low households 425 66.0% 530 60.5% Households overpaying 200 47.1% 310 58.5% Very low households 260 34.0% 515 39.5% Households overpaying 170 65.4% 390 75.7% Low households 385 1,065 Households overpaying 205 53.2% 700 65.7% All lower-income households 1,070 2,110 Households overpaying 575 53.7% 1,400 66.4% C. Employment Employment is an important factor affecting housing needs within a community. The jobs available in each employment sector and the wages for these jobs affect the type and size of housing residents can afford. 1. Current Employment Current employment and projected job growth have a significant influence on housing needs during this planning period. Table II -9 shows that the City had a workforce of 28,401 persons, or 6617o of the working -age population, as reported in the 2000 Census. This table shows that the characteristics of the City's population are similar to those countywide. The proportion of the working age population in the labor force for Diamond Bar is slightly higher than that of the county. In addition, the percentage of residents receiving social security income is 5.87o for Diamond Bar compared to 8.7% for the county. Approximately 3% of City residents worked at home, and about 34% were not in the labor force. Table II -9 Labor Force Characteristics - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County Source: 2000 Census DP -3 Conexus II -9 Draft — July 15, 2008 Diamond Bar Cos Angeles County Persons % Persons % In labor force 28,401 66.0% 4,312,264 60.5% -Work at home 801 2.8% 134,643 3.1% Not in labor force 14,643 34.0% 2,810,261 39.5% -With social security income 1 2,498 5.8% 618,121 8.7% Total population age 16+ 1 43,044 7,122,525 Source: 2000 Census DP -3 Conexus II -9 Draft — July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element ll. Housing Needs Assessment In 2000, 47.4% of the City's working residents were employed in management and professional occupations (Table II -10). A significant percentage of workers (32.1%) were employed in sales and office related occupations. Approximately 8% were employed in service related occupations such as food servers and beauticians. Blue collar occupations such as machine operators, assemblers, farming, transportation, handlers and laborers constituted 12.7% of the workforce. Table II -10 Employment by Occupation - Diamond Bar Jobs Percent Management, professional and related 12,709 47.4 Service 2,073 7.7 Sales and office 8,601 32.1 Farming, fishing and forestry 26 0.1 Construction, extraction, and maintenance 1,364 5.1 Production, transportation, and material moving 2,015 7.5 Source: 2000 Census, DP -3 According to the 2000 Census, 73% of employed Diamond Bar residents worked in Los Angeles County, and approximately 13% of all workers were employed within the City limits (Table 11-1 1). Table II -11 Job Location for Diamond Bar Residents Persons Work in Los Angeles County 19,176 73.0% -Work in city of residence 3,338 12.7% -Work elsewhere in Los Angeles County 15,838 60.3% Work in another California county 6,999 26.6% Work outside California 109 0.4% Total workers age 16+ 26,284 Source: 2000 Census, SF3 Tables P26 & P27 According to the Southern California Association of Governments' 2004 Growth Forecast, there were a total of 16,128 jobs in Diamond Bar in 2000. With a total housing stock of 17,959 units, the City's jobs/housing balance was about 0.9 jobs per dwelling in 2000. 2. Projected Job Growth Future housing needs are affected by the number and type of new jobs created during this planning period. Table II -12 shows projected job growth by occupation for the Los Angeles -Long Beach -Glendale MSA (Los Angeles County) along with median hourly wages for the period 2004-2014. Total employment in Los Angeles County is expected to Conexus II -10 Draft —July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element II. Housing Needs Assessment grow by 10.3% between 2004 and 2014. The overall growth is expected to add 450,500 new jobs and bring the employment of Los Angeles County to about 4,81 1,500 by 2014. Generally, residents that are employed in well -paying occupations have less difficulty obtaining adequate housing than residents in low-paying occupations. Table II -12 illustrates the growth trend in low-wage service jobs such as health care support, food preparation and serving, cleaning and maintenance, sales, and office/administrative support. Table II -12 Projected Job Growth by Occupation - 2004-2014 Los Angeles -Long Beach -Glendale Metropolitan Statistical Area Occupational Title Annual Average Employment Employment Change Median Hourly Wage* 2004 - 2094 Numerical Percent Total, All Occupations 4,361,000 4,811,500 450;500 10.3 $15.45 Management Occupations 244,980 274,560 29,580 12.1 $43.06 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 194,650 223,170 28,520 14.7 $27.02 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 83,360 98,520 15,160 18.2 $33.17 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 75,510 81,000 5,490 7.3 $35.38 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 33,530 38,700 5,170 15.4 $28.07 Community and Social Services Occupations 47,990 55,790 7,800 16.3 $18.81 Legal Occupations 45,540 50,770 5,230 11.5 $41.69 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 284,960 343,250 58,290 20.5 $21.79 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 224,070 248,600 24,530 10.9 $18.32 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 177,920 217,340 39,420 22.2 $30.25 Healthcare Support Occupations 89,460 113,730 24,270 27.1 $11.29 Protective Service Occupations 105,410 117,740 12,330 11.7 $14.42 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 298,050 359,200 61,150 20.5 $8.33 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 117,930 133,020 15,090 12.8 $9.94 Personal Care and Service Occupations 107,160 122,360 15,200 14.2 $9.72 Sales and Related Occupations 438,170 487,690 49,520 11.3 $12.27 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 815,450 842,290 26,840 3.3 $14.29 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 10,520 11,260 740 7.0 $8.72 Construction and Extraction Occupations 160,350 173,240 12,890 8.0 $19.21 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 136,080 146;450 10,370 7.6 $18.72 Production Occupations 353,880 323,430 -30,450 -8.6 $10.45 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 1 316,070 349,400 1 33,330 10.5 $11.01 source: uanomia empioyment ueveiopment uept., Marcn zuu5 bencnmarK *2006 wages D. Housing Stock Characteristics This section presents an evaluation of the characteristics of the community's housing stock and helps in identifying and prioritizing needs. The factors evaluated include the number and type of housing units, recent growth trends, age and condition, tenure, vacancy, housing costs, affordability, and assisted affordable units at -risk of loss due to conversion to market -rate units. A housing unit is defined as a house, apartment, mobile home, or group of rooms, occupied as separate living quarters, or if vacant, intended for occupancy as separate living quarters. Conexus II -1 1 Draft - July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element II. Housing Needs Assessment 1. Housing Type and Growth Trends As of 2000, the housing stock in Diamond Bar was comprised mostly of single-family detached homes, making up about 70% of all units, while multi -family units comprised about 14% of the total. About 14% of units were single-family attached (condo) units and the City's housing stock contained 333 mobile home units. Table II -13 provides a breakdown of the housing stock by type along with growth trends for the City compared to the county as a whole for the period 2000-2007. Table II -13 Housing by Type, 2000-2007 - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County Source: California Department of Finance, Table E-5, 2007 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Figure II -8 Housing by Type, 2007 - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County Single-family Single-family Multi -family 2- Multi -family 5+ Mobile Homes detached attached 4units units 10 Diamond Bar to LosAngeles County Conexus II -12 Draft — July 15, 2008 2000 2007 Growth Structure Type Units % Units % Units % Diamond Bar Single-family detached 12,606 70% 12,893 71% 287 91% Single-family attached 2,501 14% 2,531 14% 30 9% Multi -family 2-4 units 823 5% 823 5% 0 0% Multi -family 5+ units 1,696 9% 1,696 9% 0 0% Mobile homes 333 2% 333 2% 0 0% Total units 17,959 100% 18,276 100% 317 100% Los Angeles County Single-family detached 1,593,449 49% 1,638,521 48% 45,072 40% Single-family attached 241,575 7% 243,978 7% 2,403 2% Multi -family 2-4 units 287,511 9% 291,406 9% 3,895 3% Multi -family 5+ units 1,091,766 33% 1,151,750 34% 59,984 54% Mobile homes 56,605 2% 56,701 2% 96 0% Total units 3,270,906 1 100% 3,382,356 1 100% 111,450 1 100% Source: California Department of Finance, Table E-5, 2007 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Figure II -8 Housing by Type, 2007 - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County Single-family Single-family Multi -family 2- Multi -family 5+ Mobile Homes detached attached 4units units 10 Diamond Bar to LosAngeles County Conexus II -12 Draft — July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element II. Housing Needs Assessment California Department of Finance data indicates that between 2000 and 2007, single- family detached homes represented approximately 91% of all new units added to Diamond Bar's housing stock and 40% of all units added to the county as a whole. Single- family attached units contributed 9% of the growth within Diamond Bar and 2% of the growth in the county as a whole. No multi -family units were built in Diamond Bar during this period, while 57% of new units in the county were multi -family. A more detailed breakdown of recent construction in Diamond Bar is provided in Appendix A, Table A-2. 2. Housing Age and Conditions Housing age is often an important indicator of housing condition.. Housing units built prior to 1978 before stringent limits on the amount of lead in paint were imposed may have interior or exterior building components coated with lead-based paint. Housing units built before 1970 are the most likely to need rehabilitation and to have lead-based paint in a deteriorated condition. Lead-based paint becomes hazardous to children under age six and to pregnant women when it peels off walls or is pulverized by windows and doors opening and closing. Table II -14 and Figure II -9 show the age distribution of the housing stock in Diamond Bar compared to Los Angeles County as a whole. This table shows that the majority of the owner -occupied housing units in Diamond Bar were constructed after 1970 (78%). In addition, a large percentage of the rented units in Diamond Bar were constructed after 1970 (89%). These findings suggest that there may be a need for maintenance and rehabilitation, including remediation of lead-based paint, for approximately 21% of the owner -occupied units and 11% of the renter - occupied units within the City's housing stock. Table II -14 Age of Housing Stock by Tenure — Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County Source: 2000 Census H36 Conexus II -13 Draft — July 15, 2008 Diamond Bar Los Angeles County Year Built Units % Units % Owner occupied 14,596 100% 1,499,694 100% 1990 or later 735 5% 101,563 7% 1980-89 6,176 42% 173,413 12% 1970-79 4,459 31% 185,447 12% 1960-69 2,905 20% 222,641 15% 1950-59 213 1% 403,784 27% 1940-49 44 0% 209,298 14% 1939 or earlier 64 0% 203,548 14% Renter occupied 3,050 100% 1,634,000 100% 1990 or later 362 12% 109,917 7% 1980-89 1,402 46% 214,549 13% 1970-79 946 31% 302,096 18% 1960-69 298 10% 333,517 20% 1950-59 40 1% 298,342 18% 1940-49 2 0% 175,275 11% 1939 or earlier 0 0% 200,384 12% Source: 2000 Census H36 Conexus II -13 Draft — July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element II. Housing Needs Assessment Figure II -9 Age of Housing Stock by Tenure - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County 7,000 y 6,000 5,000 --- -- ----- _ 0 4,000 -8 3,000_._—...----.-----------___.-- z Z 2,000 1,000..__._.-- 0 IL 1990or 1980-89 1970-79 1960-69 1950-59 1940-49 1939or later earlier Year Built » Owner Occupied Li fbrlter Occupied Table II -15 identifies the number of owner -occupied and renter -occupied housing units lacking complete kitchen or plumbing facilities in the City and the county as a whole. This table shows that renter -occupied housing units are more likely to lack complete plumbing and kitchen facilities than owner -occupied units. Only 0.4% of owner -occupied units lack complete plumbing as opposed to 0.6% of renter -occupied units. Additionally, only 0.2% of owner -occupied units lack complete kitchen facilities while 0.6% of renter - occupied units lack complete kitchen facilities. The lack of complete kitchen or plumbing facilities is often an indicator of serious problems, although housing units may need rehabilitation even though they have complete kitchens and plumbing facilities. Table II -15 Kitchen and Plumbing Facilities by Tenure - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County Source: 2000 Census H48, H51 Conexus II -14 Draft - July 15, 2008 Diamond Bar Los Angeles County Units % Units % Owner occupied 14,596 100.0% 1,499,694 100.0% Complete kitchen facilities Lacking complete kitchen facilities 14,568 28 99.8% 0.2% 1,493,930 5,764 99.6% 0.4% Renter occupied 3,050 100.0% 1,634,080 100.0% Complete kitchen facilities Lacking complete kitchen facilities 3,032 18 99.4% 0.6% 1,593,522 40,558 97.5% 2.5% Owner occupied 14,596 100.0% 1,499,694 100.0% Complete plumbing facilities Lacking complete plumbing facilities 4,536 60 31.1% 0.4% 1,492,247 7,447 99.5% 0.5% Renter occupied 3,050 100.0% 1,634,080 100.0% Complete plumbing facilities Lacking complete plumbing facilities 3,031 19 99.4% 0.6% 1,610,239 23,841 98.5% 1.5% Source: 2000 Census H48, H51 Conexus II -14 Draft - July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element II. Housing Needs Assessment The majority of Diamond Bar's housing stock is in good condition. However, the City's Neighborhood Improvement Office has identified four older neighborhoods characterized with older housing beginning to exhibit signs of deferred maintenance such as peeling paint, worn roofs, and cracked asphalt driveways. Table II -16 summarizes the physical problem conditions of these older residential neighborhoods. The Action Plan establishes a program directed at improving housing stock in these areas through targeted rehabilitation assistance. Fewer than 100 units are estimated to need rehabilita- tion citywide, and no units require replacement. Table II -16 Residential Neighborhoods with Housing Rehabilitation Needs Neighborhood Characteristics Problem Conditions #1 Northwest Diamond Bar. Happy Land use: single-family residential Deferred maintenance Hollow/Sunset Crossing/Prospectors Constructed 1962 -1973 Cracked asphalt driveways #2 Northwest Diamond Bar: Land use: single-family residential Deferred maintenance Ballena/Laspino/Pinto Mesa Constructed 1964 -1967 Cracked asphalt driveways #3 Central Diamond Bar: Land use: single-family residential Deferred maintenance Moonlake/Northhampton Constructed 1965 —1979 Cracked asphalt driveways #4 Central Diamond Bar: Land use: single-family residential Deferred maintenance Castle Rock/Pathfinder Constructed ca. 1964 Cracked asphalt driveways Source: City of Diamond Bar, Office of Neighborhood Improvement, May 2008. 3. Vacancy Housing vacancy rates as reported in the 2000 Census are shown in Table II -17. The table shows that vacancy rates in the City were relatively low, with 1.9% of rental units and 0.7% of for -sale units available for rent or sale, respectively. The vacancy rate for the county was at 3.3% for rental units and 1.6% for for -sale housing. Rental vacancy rates in the 2% range indicate nearly full occupancy, and contribute to upward pressures on rents. Table II -17 Housing Vacancy Rates - Diamond Bar vs. Los Angeles County Source: 2000 Census, Table QT -H1 Notes: ' Est. % of all rental units 2 Est. % of all for -sale units Conexus 11-15 Draft — July 15, 2008 Diamond Bar Los An eles County Units % Units % Total housing units 17,959 100.0% 3,270,909 100.0% Occupied units 17,651 98.3% 3,133,774 95.8% -owner occupied 14,572 81.1% 1,499,744 45.9% -Renter occupied 3,079 17.1% 1,634,030 50.0% Vacant units 308 1.7% 137,135 4.2% -For rent' 60 1.9% 56,089 3.3% -For sale2 99 0.7% 23,874 1.6% -Rented or sold, not occupied 55 0.3% 11,716 0.4% -For seasonal or occasional use 43 0.2% 13,565 0.4% -For migrant workers 0 0.0% 68 0.0% -Other vacant 51 0.3% 31,823 1.0% Source: 2000 Census, Table QT -H1 Notes: ' Est. % of all rental units 2 Est. % of all for -sale units Conexus 11-15 Draft — July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element II. Housing Needs Assessment 4. Housing Cost Housing Affordability Criteria State law establishes five income categories for purposes of housing programs based on the area (i.e., county) median income ("AMI"): extremely -low (30% or less of AMI), very - low (31-50% of AMI), low (51-80% of AMI), moderate (81-120% of AMI) and above moderate (over 120% of AMI). Housing affordability is based on the relationship between household income and housing expenses. According to HUD and the California Department of Housing and Community Development', housing is considered "affordable" if the monthly payment is no more than 30% of a household's gross income. In some areas such as Los Angeles County, these income limits may be increased to adjust for high housing costs. Table II -18 shows affordable rent levels and estimated affordable purchase prices for housing in Diamond Bar (and Los Angeles County)5 by income category. Based on state - adopted standards, the maximum affordable monthly rent for extremely -low-income households is $555, while the maximum affordable rent for very -low-income households is $925. The maximum affordable rent for low-income households is $1,480, while the maximum for moderate -income households is $1,412. Maximum purchase prices are more difficult to determine due to variations in mortgage interest rates and qualifying procedures, down payments, special tax assessments, homeowner association fees, property insurance rates, etc. With this caveat, the maximum home purchase prices by income category shown in Table II -18 have been estimated based on typical conditions. Table II -18 Income Categories and Affordable Housing Costs - Los Angeles County 2007 County Median Income = $56,500 Income Limits Affordable Rent Affordable Price (est.) Extremely Low (<30%) $22,200 $555 $60,000 Very Low (31-50%) $37,000 $925 $96,000 Low (51-80%) $59,200 $1,480 $150,000 Moderate (81-120%) $67,800 $1,695 $215,000 Above moderate (120%+) $67,800+ $1,695+ $215,000+ Assumptions: -Based on a family of 4 -30% of gross income for rent or PITI -10% down payment, 6.25% interest,1.25% taxes & insurance, $200 HOA dues Source: Cal. HCD; Conexus For -Sale Housing Housing sales price statistics for the period January 2006 through August 2007 (Table II -19) show that all new homes (both single-family detached and condo) sold for more than 4 HCD memo of 4/18/07 (http://www.hcd.ca.gov/hpd/hrc/rep/state/inc2k7.pdf) 5 Affordable rent and purchase prices are based on county median income. Conexus II -16 Draft — July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element II. Housing Needs Assessment $475,000, and nearly all resale single family homes sold for more than $500,000 during this period. Condos were more affordable, with a median price of $367,500. Table II -19 Housing Sales Price Distribution, 2006-07 - Diamond Bar Notes: Data for Jan 2006 through Aug 2007 Source: DataQuick Information Systems Based on the estimated affordable purchase prices shown in Table II -18, only a very small percentage of for -sale condo units were affordable to moderate -income residents, and none were affordable to lower-income households. These data illustrate the fact that public subsidies are required to reduce sales prices to a level that is affordable to low - and moderate -income buyers. At a median price of $367,500, there is a "gap" of over $150,000 between the market price and the maximum price a moderate -income household can afford to pay for a condo. For low-income households, this gap is over $217,000. These statistics illustrate why affordable housing strategies generally focus on rental rather than ownership housing. Rental Housing Table II -20 and Figure II -10 show 2007 market data for rental apartments in Diamond Bar based on recent surveys of large complexes. The table shows that the average rent for all surveyed units in Diamond Bar is $1,626 per month, which is substantially higher than the countywide average6 of $1,360. CNN/Money.com, 2/7/07 (http://money.cnn.com/2007/02/07/real_estate/most_expensive_rental_morkets/index.htm) Conexus II -17 Draft - July 15, 2008 New Resale Price (All)' % Condo % SFD % Under $150,000 0 0.0% 1 0.5% 0 0.0% $150,000-174,999 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% $175,000-199,999 0 0.0% 1 0.5% 0 0.0% $200,000-224,999 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 00% $225,000-249,999 0 0.0% 1 0.5% 0 0.0% $250,000-274,999 0 0.0% 2 1.0% 0 0.0% $275,000-299,999 0 0.0% 10 5.1% 1 0.4% $300,000-324,999 0 0.0% 28 14.1% 0 0.0% $325,000-349,999 0 0.0% 35 17.7% 0 0.0% $350,000-374,999 0 0.0% 16 8.1% 0 0.0% $375,000-399,999 0 0.0% 35 17.7% 0 0.0% $400,000-424,999 0 0.0% 10 5.1% 0 0.0% $425,000449,999 0 0.0% 18 9.1% 1 0.4% $450,000-474,999 0 0.0% 9 4.5% 0 0.0% $475,000499,999 1 50.0% 4 2.0% 5 1.8% $500,000+ 1 50.0% 28 14.1% 267 97.4% Total 1 2 100.0% 1 198 1 100.0% 274 100.0% Median 1 $638,500 1 1 $367,500 1 1 $650,000 Notes: Data for Jan 2006 through Aug 2007 Source: DataQuick Information Systems Based on the estimated affordable purchase prices shown in Table II -18, only a very small percentage of for -sale condo units were affordable to moderate -income residents, and none were affordable to lower-income households. These data illustrate the fact that public subsidies are required to reduce sales prices to a level that is affordable to low - and moderate -income buyers. At a median price of $367,500, there is a "gap" of over $150,000 between the market price and the maximum price a moderate -income household can afford to pay for a condo. For low-income households, this gap is over $217,000. These statistics illustrate why affordable housing strategies generally focus on rental rather than ownership housing. Rental Housing Table II -20 and Figure II -10 show 2007 market data for rental apartments in Diamond Bar based on recent surveys of large complexes. The table shows that the average rent for all surveyed units in Diamond Bar is $1,626 per month, which is substantially higher than the countywide average6 of $1,360. CNN/Money.com, 2/7/07 (http://money.cnn.com/2007/02/07/real_estate/most_expensive_rental_morkets/index.htm) Conexus II -17 Draft - July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element II. Housing Needs Assessment Table II -20 Rental Market Summary (2007) - Diamond Bar Source: RealFacts, 9107 Figure 11-10 Rental Market Summary - Diamond Bar When market rents are compared to the amounts lower-income households can afford to pay (Table II -18), it is clear that very -low- and extremely -low-income households have a difficult time finding housing without overpaying. The gap between market rent for a typical 2 --bedroom 1 -bath apartment ($1,548) and affordable rent at the very -low- income level is about $620 per month, while the gap at the extremely -low-income level is nearly $1,000 per month. However, at the low-income and moderate -income levels, households are much more likely to find affordable rentals. Conexus II -18 Draft — July 15, 2008 Average Rent ALL $1,626 1 b 1bth 2bd 1bth 2bd 2bth $1,546 $1,548 $1,829 Average sf ALL 886 1 bd 1 bth 2bd 1 bth 2bd 2bth 762 923 973 Average Cost/sf ALL $1.84 1 bd 1 bth 2bd 1bth 2bd 2bth $2.03 $1.68 $1.88 Average Occupancy 94.40% Average Year Built 1985 Source: RealFacts, 9107 Figure 11-10 Rental Market Summary - Diamond Bar When market rents are compared to the amounts lower-income households can afford to pay (Table II -18), it is clear that very -low- and extremely -low-income households have a difficult time finding housing without overpaying. The gap between market rent for a typical 2 --bedroom 1 -bath apartment ($1,548) and affordable rent at the very -low- income level is about $620 per month, while the gap at the extremely -low-income level is nearly $1,000 per month. However, at the low-income and moderate -income levels, households are much more likely to find affordable rentals. Conexus II -18 Draft — July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element II. Housing Needs Assessment E. Special Needs Certain groups have greater difficulty in finding decent, affordable housing due to special circumstances. Such circumstances may be related to one's employment and income, family characteristics, disability, or other conditions. As a result, some Diamond Bar residents may experience a higher prevalence of overpayment, overcrowding, or other housing problems. State Housing Element law defines "special needs" groups to include persons with disabilities, the elderly, large households, female -headed households with children, homeless people, and farm workers. This section contains a discussion of the housing needs facing each of these groups. 1. Persons with Disabilities In 2000, approximately 3,613 people between 16 and 64 years of age, or about 9% of the working age population, reported an employment disability (see Table II -21). Of those aged 65 and over, 1,173 people (about 29%) reported some form of physical disability. Reported disabilities included persons whose disability hinders their ability to go outside the horne (6.3% of the working age population and 21.5% of the senior population). Housing opportunities for the handicapped can be maximized through housing assistance programs and providing universal design features such as widened doorways, ramps, lowered countertops, single -level units and ground floor units. Table II -21 Persons with Disabilities by Age - Diamond Bar Disability by Age Persons Percent Age 5 to 15 - total persons 10,137 Sensory disability 39 0.4% Physical disability 44 0A% Mental disability 236 22% Self-care disability 52 0.5% Age 16 to 64 - total persons 38,957 Sensory disability 399 1.0% Physical disability 926 2.4% Mental disability 599 1.5% Self-care disability 264 0.7% Go -outside -the -home disability 2,468 6.3% Employment disability 3,613 9.3% Age 65 and over - total persons 4,087 Sensory disability 468 11.5% Physical disability 1,173 28.7% Mental disability 519 12.7% Self-care disability 352 8.6% Go -outside -the -home disability 880 21.5% Source: 2000 Census, SF3 Tables P8 and P41 Note: Numbers in shaded rows represent persons, not disabilities. Persons may report more than one disability. Conexus II -19 Draft —July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element II. Housing Needs Assessment 2. Elderly In 2000, there were 1,974 households in Diamond Bar where the householder was 65 or older (Table II -22). Of these, 6.1% were below the poverty level in 19997. Many elderly persons are dependent on fixed incomes or have disabilities. Elderly homeowners may be physically unable to maintain their homes or cope with living alone. The housing needs of this group can be addressed through smaller units, second units on lots with existing homes, shared living arrangements, congregate housing and housing assistance programs. Table II -22 Elderly Households by Tenure - Diamond Bar Source: 2000 Census, SF3 Table H14 3. Large Households Household size is an indicator of need for large units. Large households are defined as those with five or more members. Approximately 39% of owner households and 46% of renter households have only one or two members. About 15% of renter households and about 17% of owners were large households with 5 persons or more (Table II -23 and Figure 11-1 1). This distribution indicates that the need for large units with four or more bedrooms is expected to be significantly less than for smaller units. Table II -23 Owners Renters Householder Age Households % Households % Under 65 years 12,924 88.5% 2,748 90.1% 65 to 74 years 1,082 7.4% 163 5.3% 75 to 84 years 532 3.6% 131 4.3% 85 and over 58 0.4% 8 0.3% Total households 14,596 100% 3,050 100% Source: 2000 Census, SF3 Table H14 3. Large Households Household size is an indicator of need for large units. Large households are defined as those with five or more members. Approximately 39% of owner households and 46% of renter households have only one or two members. About 15% of renter households and about 17% of owners were large households with 5 persons or more (Table II -23 and Figure 11-1 1). This distribution indicates that the need for large units with four or more bedrooms is expected to be significantly less than for smaller units. Table II -23 Household Size by Tenure - Diamond Bar Owners Renters Household Size Households % Households % 1 person 1,689 12% 566 19% 2 persons 3,869 27% 824 27% 3 persons 3,011 21% 564 18% 4 persons 3,374 23% 628 21% 5 persons 1,663 11% 278 9% 6 persons 654 4% 124 4% 7+ persons 336 2% 66 2% Total households 14,596 1 100% 3,050 100% Source: 2000 Census, SF3 Table H17 2000 Censuls, SF3 Table DP -3 Conexus II -20 Draft —July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element II. Housing Needs Assessment Figure II -11 Household Size by Tenure - Diamond Bar 4. Female -Headed Households Of the 17,646 households in the City, approximately 1 I% were headed by a female (Table II -24). Female -headed households represent a significant portion of households that are below the poverty levels. Table II -24 Household Type by Tenure - Diamond Bar Household Type Married couple family Male householder, no wife present Female householder, no husband present Non -family households Total households Source 2000 Census, SF3 Table H 19 5, Farm Workers Owners Households % 10,562 72.4% 661 4.5% 1,373 9.4% 2,000 13.7% 14,596 1000% Renters Households % 1,521 49.9% 199 6.5% 530 17.4% 800 26.2% 3,050 100% Farm workers are traditionally defined as persons whose primary income is from seasonal agricultural work. Diamond Bar was at one time one of the largest working cattle ranches in the western United States. However, urban development and shifts in the local economy have significantly curtailed agricultural production within Los Angeles County. 8 2000 Census, SF3 Table DP3 Conexus II -21 Draft — July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element II. Housing Needs Assessment Today, Diamond Bar is a mostly developed city, with a strong local economy that is no longer tied to an agricultural base. The 2000 Census reported about 4,705 persons employed in agricultural occupations in Los Angeles County, with only 20 of those living in Diamond Bar (Table II -25). Table II -25 Agricultural Employment Source: 2000 Census, SF3 Table P50 The nearest agricultural area to Diamond Bar is in San Bernardino County to the east. Since there are no agricultural operations within Diamond Bar and housing costs are significantly lower in the Inland Empire, there is no apparent need for farm worker housing in the City. 6. Homeless Persons Homelessness is a continuing problem throughout California and urban areas nationwide. During the past two decades, an increasing number of single persons have remained homeless year after year and have become the most visible of all homeless persons. Other persons (particularly families) have experienced shorter periods of homelessness. However, they are often replaced by other families and individuals in a seemingly endless cycle of homelessness. A homeless count conducted by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) in January 2007 indicated that on any given day there are an estimated 73,702 homeless persons Los Angeles County. These include families that might be displaced through evictions, women and children displaced through abusive family life, persons with substance abuse problems, veterans, or persons with serious mental illness. Diamond Bar is located within the San Gabriel Valley Service Planning Area (SPA), which has a homeless estimate of 9,942 people. Estimates of the homeless population for each jurisdiction are not provided. The San Gabriel SPA, along with the Metro Los Angeles area, saw increases in the number of homeless from the prior count, while the remaining six SPAs saw decreases in their homeless populations (Table II -26). Conexus II -22 Draft — July 15, 2008 Diamond Bar 'a of County Total Los Angeles County Workers 20 1 0.4% 4,705 Source: 2000 Census, SF3 Table P50 The nearest agricultural area to Diamond Bar is in San Bernardino County to the east. Since there are no agricultural operations within Diamond Bar and housing costs are significantly lower in the Inland Empire, there is no apparent need for farm worker housing in the City. 6. Homeless Persons Homelessness is a continuing problem throughout California and urban areas nationwide. During the past two decades, an increasing number of single persons have remained homeless year after year and have become the most visible of all homeless persons. Other persons (particularly families) have experienced shorter periods of homelessness. However, they are often replaced by other families and individuals in a seemingly endless cycle of homelessness. A homeless count conducted by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) in January 2007 indicated that on any given day there are an estimated 73,702 homeless persons Los Angeles County. These include families that might be displaced through evictions, women and children displaced through abusive family life, persons with substance abuse problems, veterans, or persons with serious mental illness. Diamond Bar is located within the San Gabriel Valley Service Planning Area (SPA), which has a homeless estimate of 9,942 people. Estimates of the homeless population for each jurisdiction are not provided. The San Gabriel SPA, along with the Metro Los Angeles area, saw increases in the number of homeless from the prior count, while the remaining six SPAs saw decreases in their homeless populations (Table II -26). Conexus II -22 Draft — July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element II. Housing Needs Assessment Table II -26 Homeless Estimates by Service Planning Area Homeless Estimate Service Planning Area* 2007 2005 SPA 1—Antelope Valley 1,815 3,544 SPA 2 — San Fernando Valley 6,411 11,275 SPA 3 — San Gabriel Valley 9,942 9,254 SPA 4 — Metro Los Angeles 22,030 20,023 SPA 5 — West Los Angeles 6,703 6,860 SPA 6 — South Los Angeles 11,670 16,787 SPA 7 — East Los Angeles 5,580 7,178 SPA 8 — South Bay/Harbor 4,457 7,369 Los Angeles County Total 68,608 82,291 Source: Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, 2007 *Note: the LAHSA area excludes Glendale, Long Beach and Pasadena, which administer their own homeless Continuum of Care programs. Senate Bill 2 of 2007 requires that jurisdictions quantify the need for emergency shelters and determine whether existing facilities are adequate to serve the need. If adequate existing facilities are not available, the law requires jurisdictions to identify areas where new facilities are permitted "by -right" (i.e., without requiring discretionary approval such as a use permit), or to accommodate the need through a multi -jurisdictional agreement. Conversations with police and other City staff indicate that there are no known homeless persons in Diamond Bar. This is likely due to the suburban nature of the community, and the fact that social services are more readily available in more urbanized areas. Although there are currently no emergency shelter or transitional housing facilities within Diamond Bar, a number of such facilities and supportive services are available in nearby cities such as Pomona and Whittier (see Appendix C for a listing of these facilities compiled by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.) In addition, the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments recently initiated a study of homelessness, guided by the Homeless Services Steering Committees. This study is expected to develop recommenda- tions toward a comprehensive, multi -jurisdictional strategy for addressing the needs of the homeless in the valley. F. Assisted Housing at Risk of Conversion This section identifies all residential projects in the City that are under an affordability restriction, along with those housing projects that are at risk of losing their low-income affordability restrictions within the ten-year period from 2008 to 2018. This information is used in establishing quantified objectives for units that can be conserved during this planning period. The inventory of assisted units includes all units that have been assisted under any federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), state, local and/or other programs. 9 http://www.sgvcog.org/index.cfm/89807/Homeless-Services-Steering-Commiftee.cfm Conexus II -23 Draft - July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element 11. Housing Needs Assessment 1. Inventory of Assisted Units The City of Diamond Bar has one assisted housing project for seniors, the 149 -unit Seasons Apartments (formerly "Heritage Park"). Constructed in 1988, this project predates City incorporation and was originally financed under the Los Angeles County Multi -family Mortgage Revenue Bond program. The project was refinanced in November, 1999 under the California Community Development Authority's Multifamily Housing Re -funding Bond. According to the terms of the new bond agreement, income restrictions for residents and corresponding rent limits were set. For the duration of the bond which expires 12/01/2034, all units will be affordable: 30 units (20%) will be very -low-income at 50% AMI, 82 units (55%) will be low-income at 80% AMI, and 37 units (25%) will be moderate -income defined cis 100% AMI. The Seasons Apartments are owned by the Corporate Fund for Housing, a non-profit organization. Long-term affordability of the project is assured for the life of the bond (2034). There are no assisted housing units in the City of Diamond Bar at risk of conversion. 2. Units at Risk of Conversion There are no units at risk of conversion during the 2008 to 2018 period. G. Future Growth Needs 1. Overview of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment The Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) is a key tool for local governments to plan for anticipated growth. The RHNA quantifies the anticipated need for housing within each jurisdiction for the 81/2 -year period from January 2006 to July 2014. Communities then determine how they will address this need through the process of updating the Housing Elements of their General Plans. The current RHNA was adopted by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) in July 2007. The future need for housing is determined primarily by the forecasted growth in households in a community. Each new household created by a child moving out of a parent's home or by a family moving to a community for employment creates the need for a housing unit. The housing need for new households is then adjusted to maintain a desirable level of vacancy to promote housing choice and mobility. An adjustment is also made to account for units expected to be lost due to demolition, natural disaster, or conversion to non -housing uses. The sum of these factors - household growth, vacancy need, and replacement need - determines the construction need for a community. Total housing need is then distributed among four income categories on the basis of the county's income distribution, with adjustments to avoid an over -concentration of lower-income households in any community. 2. 2006-2014 Diamond Bar Growth Needs In July 2007 SCAG, adopted the final RHNA growth needs for each of the county's cities plus the unincorporated area. The total housing growth need for the City of Diamond Bar Conexus II -24 Draft - July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element II. Housing Needs Assessment during the 2006-2014 planning period is 1,090 units. This total is distributed by income category as shown in Table II -27. Table II -27 Regional Housing Growth Needs — Diamond Bar Extremely Above Low Very Low Low Moderate Moderate Total 142 142 179 188 439 1,090 13% 13% 16% 17% 40% 100.0% Source: SCAG 2007, Conexus It should be noted that SCAG did not identify growth needs for the extremely -low- income category in the adopted RHNA. As provided in Assembly Bill (AB) 2634 of 2006, jurisdictions may determine their extremely -low-income need as one-half the need in the very -low category. All new units built or preserved after January 1, 2006 may be credited against the current RHNA allocation. A discussion of the City's net remaining growth need is provided in the land inventory section of Chapter III. Conexus II -25 Draft — July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element III. Resources and Opportunities III. RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES A variety of resources are available for the development, rehabilitation, and preservation of housing in the City of Diamond Bar. This chapter provides a description of the land resources and adequate sites to address the City's regional housing need allocation, and discusses the financial and administrative resources available to support the provision of affordable housing. Additionally, opportunities for energy conservation that can lower utility costs and increase housing affordability are addressed. A. Land Resources 1. Regional Growth Needs - 2006-2014 In accordance with Government Code §65584, projected housing needs for each city and county in the Southern California region are prepared by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) under a process known as the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). SCAG's Regional Council adopted the final Regional Housing Need Allocation in July 2007. The RHNA covers the 81h -year planning period of January 1, 2006 to _lune 30, 2014. The RHNA process began with an update of the population and household forecasts for both the region as a whole and for each county. These forecasts were largely derived from state Department of Finance (DOF) population forecasts and modified by regional demographic modeling efforts by SCAG. SCAG then disaggregated the regional and county forecasts to each jurisdiction and estimated the number of dwelling units needed to achieve regional target vacancy rates (2.3% owner -occupied and 5% rental) and to account for projected housing demolitions. The total housing need for each jurisdiction was then distributed by income category (very low, low, moderate and upper income). In jurisdictions with higher proportions of existing lower-income households (as compared to the countywide average), SCAG adjusted the allocations such that the lower-income share of growth need is reduced to avoid over concentration. The final RHNA allocation for Diamond Bar was discussed previously in Chapter ll. All new units built or preserved after January 1, 2006 are credited in the current RHNA period. Table III -1 shows the City's RHNA allocation, new units built during 2006 and 2007, and the net remaining growth need. A detailed tabulation of units built is provided in Appendix A. Conexus III 1 Draft -July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element III. Resources and Opportunities Table III -1 Net Remaining RHNA — Diamond Bar Income Category Extremely Above Low Very Low Low Moderate Moderate RHNA (total) 142 142 179 188 439 Units Completed 2006-07 2 175 RHNA (net remaining) 142 142 177 188 264 Source: City of Diamond Bar Community Development Dept., 2/2008 2. Inventory of Sites for Housing Development Section 65583(a)(3) of the Government Code requires Housing Elements to contain an "inventory of land suitable for residential development, including vacant sites and sites having potential for redevelopment, and an analysis of the relationship of zoning and public facilities and services to these sites." A detailed analysis of vacant land and potential redevelopment opportunities is provided in Appendix B. The results of this analysis are summarized in Table III -2 below. The table shows that the City's land inventory, including projects approved and the potential development of vacant and underutilized parcels, is adequate to accommodate the net remaining RHNA for this planning period in the moderate category but not the very -low, low- or above - moderate -income categories. However, since the 610 -unit surplus of moderate -income sites far exceeds the above -moderate shortfall of 70 units, the intent of the RHNA is satisfied for the above -moderate category. Program 9 in Chapter V addresses the requirement to provide additional lower-income sites during the planning period. Table III -2 Land Inventory Summary - Diamond Bar Source: City of Diamond Bar Community Development Dept., 312008 A discussion of public facilities and infrastructure needed to serve future development is contained in Section IV. B, Non -Governmental Constraints. There are currently no known service limitations that would preclude the level of development described in the RHNA, Conexus III -2 Draft — July 15; 2008 Income Category Extremely Above Low Very Low Low Moderate Moderate Units approved/not completed 124 99 Vacant land - residential 669 74 Potential second units 5 Underutilized land - residential Subtotal 0 0 0 798 173 RHNA (net 2008-2014) 142 142 177 188 264 Surplus (Deficit) (14-2--T--(142) (177) 610 (91) Source: City of Diamond Bar Community Development Dept., 312008 A discussion of public facilities and infrastructure needed to serve future development is contained in Section IV. B, Non -Governmental Constraints. There are currently no known service limitations that would preclude the level of development described in the RHNA, Conexus III -2 Draft — July 15; 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element III. Resources and Opportunities although developers will be required to pay fees or construct public improvements prior to or concurrent with development. B. Financial and Administrative Resources 1. State and Federal Resources Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) - Federal funding for housing programs is available through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Diamond Bar participates in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and receives its allocation of CDBG funds through the Los Angeles County Housing and Community Development Department. The CDBG prograrn is very flexible in that the funds can be used for a wide range of activities. The eligible activities include, but are not limited to, acquisition and/or disposition of real estate property, public facilities and improvements, relocation, rehabilitation and construction of housing, homeownership assistance, and clearance activities. On December 3, 2002 the City Council approved the establishment of a Home Improvement Program (HIP) to provide housing rehabilitation assistance to qualified low- and moderate -income households. CDBG funds are allocated to the HIP on an annual basis. HIP funds are used for exterior property improvements and for repairs to alleviate health and safety issues and to correct code violations. In addition, HIP funds may be used to improve home access to disabled persons and for the removal of lead based paint hazards. The Community Development Block Grant Allocation for the 2006-2007 Program Year was $383,090, which included an allocation for the HIP of $116,197. Under CDBG regulations, the HIP is eligible to receive unexpended CDBG funds from the previous fiscal year that are reallocated by the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission. An additional $150,000 from the 2005-2006 fiscal year was reallocated to the 2006-2007 fiscal year bringing the total allocation for the HIP to $266,197. Since the 2003- 2004 fiscal year, a total of 10 very -low-, 12 low-, and 21 moderate -income households have participated in the HIP. Since Program Year 2005-2006, the allocation of the Community Development Block Grant has consistently been reduced 3% each program year. Therefore, the City anticipates receiving approximately $360,000 per year in CDBG funds from the County during the current planning period. Section 8 Rental Assistance - The City of Diamond Bar cooperates with the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA), which administers the Section 8 Voucher Program. The Section 8 program provides rental assistance to low-income persons in need of affordable housing. There are two types of subsidies under Section 8: certificates and vouchers. A certificate pays the difference between the fair market rent and 30% of the tenant's monthly income, while a voucher allows a tenant to choose housing that may cost above the fair market figure, with the tenant paying the extra cost. The voucher also allows the tenant to rent a unit below the fair market rent figure with the tenant keeping the savings. Conexus III -3 Draft -July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element III. Resources and Opportunities As of October 2007 there were 59 households in the City of Diamond Bar receiving Section 8 rental assistance; 39 of those households were elderly, and 20 of those were disabled. There are no non -elderly, disabled households served by Section 8 in the City of Diamond Bar. The estimated annual Housing Assistance Payment for those households is $536,000. Low -Income Housing Tax Credit Program - The Low -Income Housing Tax Credit Program was created by the Tax Reform Act of 1986 to provide an alternate method of funding low -and moderate -income housing. Each state receives a tax credit, based upon population, toward funding housing that meets program guidelines. The tax credits are then used to leverage private capital into new construction or acquisition and rehabilitation of affordable housing. Limitations on projects funded under the Tax Credit programs include minimum requirements that a certain percentage of units remain rent - restricted, based upon median income, for a term of 15 years. 2. Local Resources City of Industry Redevelopment Set -Aside Funds - As a predominantly industrial community, the City of Industry is permitted under Senate Bill 1718 to expend its housing tax increment set-aside funds on affordable housing within a 15 mile radius from the corporate limits of the City of Industry. The City of Diamond Bar is located within the 15 - mile radius. Industry Funds are administered by the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA) and help fund affordable rental housing for Non -Special Needs and Special Needs populations, and affordable Homeownership developments. Since the program began, over $165 million in Industry Funds have leveraged over $1.1 billion from other funding sources to help create over 7,900 units of affordable housing throughout Los Angeles County. Tax Exempt Multi -Family Revenue Bonds - The construction, acquisition, and rehabilitation of multi -family rental housing developments can be funded by tax exempt bonds which provide a lower interest rate than is available through conventional financing,. Projects financed through these bonds are required to set aside 20% of the units for occupancy by very low-income households or 40% of the units to be set aside for households at 60% of the area median income (AMI). Tax exempt bonds for multi -family housing may also be issued to refinance existing tax exempt debt, which is referred to as a refunding bond issue. The Seasons Diamond Bar Senior Apartments was refinanced in 1999 under the California Community Development Authority's Multifamily Housing Re -funding Bond. According to the terms of the new bond agreement, income restrictions for residents and corresponding rent limits were set. For the duration of the bond which expires in December of 2034, all units will be affordable: 30 units will be very low income at 50% AMI, 82 units will be low income at 80% AMI, and 37 units will be moderate income at 100% AMI. The Seasons Apartments are owned by the Corporate Fund for Housing, a non-profit organization. Housing Agreements - The City can assist in the development of new affordable housing units by entering into Disposition Development Agreements (DDA) or Owner Participation Agreements (OPA) with developers. DDAs or OPAs may provide for the Conexus III -4 Draft - July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element III. Resources and Opportunities disposition of Agency -owned land at a price which can support the development of units at an affordable housing cost for low- and moderate -income households. These agreements may also provide for development assistance, usually in the form of a density bonus or the payment of specified development fees or other development costs which cannot be supported by the proposed development. Mortgage Credit Certificates - The Mortgage Credit Certificates (MCC) program is designed to help low- and moderate -income first-time homebuyers qualify for conventional first mortgage loans by increasing the homebuyer's after-tax income. The MCC is a direct tax credit for eligible homebuyers equal to 20% of the mortgage interest paid during the year. The other 80% of mortgage interest can still be taken as an income deduction. Diamond Bar is a participating city in the County -run MCC program and has issued 3 MCCs from the period of July 2001 to June 2007. The maximum gross annual income limits in order to be eligible for the MCC program is $88,800 for one- to two - person households and $103,132 for households of three or more. Home Ownership Program - The Home Ownership Program (HOP) provides assistance to low-income, first-time homebuyers in purchasing a home. It is administered by the County of Los Angeles Community Development Commission's Housing Development and Preservation Division. The program has provided hundreds of Los Angeles County residents with the means to afford to fulfill their dream of home ownership. During the period from July 2001 through April 2007, there have been five HOP loans funded in the City of Diamond Bar. The maximum gross annual income limits effective as of April 12, 2008 are as follows: • 1 person household: $42,450 • 2 person household: $48,500 • 3 person household: $54,600 • 4 person household: $60,650 • 5 person household: $65,500 • 6 person household: $70,350 • 7 person household: $75,200 • 8 person household: $80,050 Southern California Home Financing Authority Programs - The Southern California Home Financing Authority (SCHFA) has a program which assists first time homebuyers by offering below-market interest rate loans to qualified borrowers. The County does not make home loans. The applicant must go through the normal process of finding a home and arranging financing with a Participating Lender. The maximum mortgage is $417,000. Fannie Mae Down Payment Assistance Program - The Federal National Mortgage Association, better known as "Fannie Mae," offers a program that provides second mortgages to homeowners. The second mortgage can serve as the down payment and closing costs on home purchases. Under this program, a city or county is required to post a reserve fund equal to 20% of an amount that Fannie Mae then makes available for such mortgages. Non -Profit Organizations - Non-profit organizations play a major role in the development of affordable housing in Los Angeles County. The Community Development Commission of Los Angeles County supplements its own efforts of Conexus III -5 Draft — July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element III. Resources and Opportunities producing affordable housing by entering into partnerships with private sector and non- profit developers and housing development corporations. C. Energy Conservation Opportunities As residential energy costs rise, the subsequent increasing utility costs reduce the affordability of housing. Although the City is mostly developed, new infill development and rehabilitation activities could occur, allowing the City to directly affect energy use within its jurisdiction. State of California Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings were established in 1978 in response to a legislative mandate to reduce California's energy consumption. The standards are codified in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and are updated periodically to allow consideration and possible incorporation of new energy efficiency technologies and methods. California's building efficiency standards (along with those for energy efficient appliances) have saved more than $56 billion in electricity and natural gas costs since 1978. It is estimated the standards will save an additional $23 billion by 201310. Title 24 sets forth mandatory energy standards and requires the adoption of an "energy budget" for all new residential buildings and additions to residential buildings. Separate requirements are adopted for "low-rise" residential construction (i.e., no more than three stories) and non-residential buildings, which includes hotels, motels, and multi -family residential buildings with four or more habitable stories. The standards specify energy saving design for lighting, walls, ceilings and floor installations, as well as heating and cooling equipment and systems, gas cooling devices, conservation standards and the use of non -depleting energy sources, such as solar energy or wind power. The home building industry must comply with these standards while localities are responsible for enforcing the energy conservation regulations through the plan check and building inspection processes. '° California Energy Commission(http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24) Conexus III -6 Draft - July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element IV. Constraints IV. CONSTRAINTS In planning for the provision of housing, constraints to the development, maintenance and improvement of housing must be recognized, and jurisdictions must take appropriate steps to mitigate them where feasible. Local government cannot control many of these constraints, such as those related to general economic and market conditions, but others can be addressed. Potential constraints to housing are discussed below, and include governmental and non-governmental constraints. A. Governmental Constraints Governmental regulations, while intentionally controlling the quality of development in the community can also unintentionally increase the cost of development and thus the cost of housing. These governmental constraints include land use controls, building codes and their enforcement, site improvements, fees and other exactions required of developers, and local development processing and permit procedures. Land use controls may limit the amount or density of development, thus increasing the cost per unit. On-site and off-site improvements such as roads, traffic signals on adjacent streets, or sewer systems may increase an individual project's costs of development. Processing and permit requirements may delay construction, increasing financing and/or overhead costs of a development. The following section describes potential govern- mental constraints, which may affect the supply and cost of housing in Diamond Bar. 1. Land Use Plans and Regulations General Plan Each city and county in California must prepare a comprehensive, long-term General Plan to guide its future. The land use element of the General Plan establishes the basic land uses and density of development within the various areas of the City. Under state law, the General Plan elements must be internally consistent and the City's zoning must be consistent with the General Plan. Thus, the land use plan must provide suitable locations and densities to implement the policies of the Housing Element. The Diamond Bar General Plan Land Use Element provides for six residential land use designations, as shown in Table IV-]. Conexus IV -1 Draft - July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element IV. Constraints Table IV -1 Residential Land Use Categories — Diamond Bar General Plan Designation Maximum Density* Description Rural Residential (RR) 1.0 Single family detached units on large lots, generally in hillside areas. Low Density Residential (RL) 3.0 Single-family detached homes on large to moderate sized lots. Low Medium Density Residential (RLM) 5.0 Single-family detached homes on moderate to small -sized lots. Medium Density Residential (RM) 12.0 Townhomes, condominiums, apartments, mobile homes, and other multifamily residential projects. Medium High Residential (RMH) 16.0 Townhomes, condominiums, apartments, other multifamily residential projects, and mobile home parks. High Density Residential (RH) 20.0 High density condominium and apartment projects, other high density residential projects, and mobile home parks. Source: City of Diamond Bar General Plan. * Density expressed in dwelling units per gross acre. The majority of the land area within the City is developed or is designated for residential use. The Land Use Element of the Diamond Bar General Plan designates approximately 5,824 acres (61%) of the City's total land inventory for residential uses, providing for a range of residential types and densities throughout the City. The maximum residential density permitted in Diamond Bar is 20 dwelling units per acre, excluding any allowable density bonus. Pursuant to AB 2348 of 2004, the "default density" for Diamond Bar is 30 dwelling units per acre". The default density refers to the density at which lower-income housing development is presumed to be feasible, although state law allows jurisdictions to propose alternative densities that are sufficient to facilitate affordable housing based on local experience and circumstances. Since the City does not currently allow development at the default density of 30 du/ac, the Housing Action Plan (Chapter V) contains Program 9 to provide additional sites at densities sufficient to facilitate the development of lower-income units. Planning Areas and Specific Plans In addition to the six residential land use districts, the Land Use Element provides for residential uses within the Specific Plan and Planning Area classifications. Development within areas designated Specific Plan or Planning Area are processed through use of a master plan or specific plan, a planned unit development, or similar mechanism, and development intensities must be consistent with those specified in the General Plan. Specific Plan and Planning Area projects must provide a greater level of community amenities and cohesiveness, achieve superior design, and create a more desirable living environment than could be achieved through conventional subdivision design and requirements. The Land Use Element identifies four mixed-use Planning Areas within the City of Diamond Bar, two of which are intended to contain residential uses: PA 1, which Memo of June 9, 2005 from California Department of Housing and Community Development on AB 2348 of 2004. Conexus IV -2 Draft - July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element IV. Constraints encompasses approximately 720 acres and is intended for agricultural uses, residential uses at a density of one dwelling unit per five acres, commercial uses not typical of the area, and education/institutional uses; PA 2, which encompasses approximately 400 acres and allows for a maximum of 130 single-family detached units and open space. PA 3, which encompasses approximately 55 acres and allows for 200 units of a mix of single family detached and condominiums, commercial, religious assembly and open space; and PA 4, which encompasses approximately 82 acres and is intended for 99 single family homes and open space. Zoning Designations The City, regulates the type, location, density, and scale of residential development through the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. Zoning regulations serve to implement the General Plan and are designed to protect and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents. The Zoning Ordinance also helps to preserve the character and integrity of existing neighborhoods. The Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map set forth residential development standards for each zoning district. The six zoning districts that allow residential units as a permitted use are as follows: RR Rural Residential RL Low Density Residential RLM Low Medium Density Residential RM Medium Density Residential RMH Medium High Density Residential RH High Density District A summary of the development standards for the six major zoning districts permitting residential development is provided in Table IV -2. Adopted in 1998, these development standards are reasonably necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare, maintain quality of life, and are not considered to be constraints to the development of housing. Conexus W-3 Draft — July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element IV. Constraints Table IV -2 Residential Development Standards Development Standard' Zoning District Designations RR RL RLM RM RMH RH Minimum Lot Area (sq. ft.) 1 acre 10,000 sf 8,000 sf 5,000 sf 5,000 sf 5,000 sf Minimum Front Yard (ft.) 30 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft Minimum Side Yard (ft.) 15 ft. on one side, and 10 ft. on the other2 10 ft, on one side, and 5 ft. on the other3 10 ft, on one side, and 5 ft. on the other3 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. plus 1 ft. for each story over 2 Minimum Street Side Setback (ft.) 15 ft., reversed corner lot; 10 ft. otherwise 10 ft., reversed corner lot; 5 ft. otherwise 10 ft., reversed corner lot; 5 ft. otherwise 10 ft., reversed corner lot; 5 ft. otherwise 7.5 ft., reversed corner lot; 5 ft. otherwise 7.5 ft., reversed corner lot; 5 ft. otherwise Minimum Rear Yard (ft.) 25 ft.4 20 ft.4 20 ft.4 25 ft.4 20 ft.4 20 ft.4 Maximum Lot Coverage (%) 30% 40% 40% 30% 30% 30% Maximum Building Height (ft.) 35 ft 35 ft 35 ft 35 ft 35 ft 35 ft Source: Diamond Bar Zoning Ordinance Notes: 1. Development standards in the planned communities are governed by a master plan, specific plan, or similar document and may vary from current zoning. 2. There cannot be less than 25 ft. between structures on adjoining parcels. 3. There cannot be less than 15 ft. between structures on adjoining parcels. 4. From the property line or building pad on a descending slope, whichever is applicable. A summary of the residential development permitted by the City's Zoning Ordinance is provided in Table IV -3. Table IV -3 Permitted Residential Development by Zoning District Housing Type Permitted RR RL RLM RM RMH RH Single -Family Detached P P P P P P Single -Family Attached P P P Multi -Family P P P _Manufactured Housing P P P P P P Mobile Home Park CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Second Units P P _Emergency Shelters' P/CUP PICUP P/CUP Transitional Housing' P/CUP PICUP P/CUP Residential Care Home (6 or fewer persons)2 P P P P P P Residential Care Home (7 or more persons)2 CUP CUP CUP Senior Housing P P P P P P Single Room Occupancy P Source: Diamond Bar Zoning Ordinance P = Permitted, ministerial zoning clearance required CUP = Conditional Use Permit Notes: 1. Emergency shelters and transitional housing are not specifically identified in the zoning ordinance, but are included within the definition of "residential care home." Therefore, emergency shelters and transitional housing for 6 or fewer persons would be permitted in all residential districts while emergency shelters and transitional housing for 7 or more persons would require a CUP in the RM, RMH, and RH districts. 2. Residential Care Homes are defined as facilities providing residential social and personal care for children, the elderly, and people with some limits on their ability for self-care, but where medical care is not a major element. Includes children's' homes; family care homes; foster homes; group homes; halfway houses; orphanages; rehabilitation centers; and similar uses. Conexus IV -4 Draft — July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element IV. Constraints The zoning ordinance provides for a variety of housing types including single-family homes (both attached and detached), multi -family (both rental and condominiums), manufactured housing and second units. Low-income housing can be accommodated in all residential districts. Special Needs Housing Persons with special needs include those in residential care facilities, persons with disabilities, the elderly, farm workers, persons needing emergency shelter or transitional living arrangements, and single room occupancy units. The City's provisions for these housing types are discussed below. Residential Care Facilities Residential care facilities refer to any family home, group home, or rehabilitation facility that provides non-medical care to persons in need of personal services, protection, supervision, assistance, guidance, or training essential for daily living. In accordance with state law, residential care homes that serve six or fewer persons are permitted by -right in all residential districts. Residential care homes serving more than six persons are permitted by conditional use permit in the RM, RMH, and RH Districts only. These requirements are consistent with state law and do not pose a significant constraint on the establishment of such facilities. Housing for Persons with Disabilities Both the federal Fair Housing Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act impose an affirmative duty on local governments to make reasonable accommodations (i.e. modifications or exceptions) in their zoning laws and other land use regulations when such accommodations may be necessary to afford disabled persons an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling. The Building Codes adopted by the City of Diamond Bar incorporate accessibility standards contained in Title 24 of the California Administrative Code. For example, apartment complexes of three or more units and condominium complexes of four or more units must be designed to accessibility standards. The City has adopted by reference the 2007 California Building Code in which Chapter 11, Section 1 107A.5 -E provides a streamlined procedure for review of design modifications to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities. Compliance with building codes and the ADA may increase the cost of housing production and can also impact the viability of rehabilitation of older properties required to be brought up to current code standards. However, these regulations provide minimurn standards that must be complied with in order to ensure the development of safe and accessible housing. Conexus Iv -5 Draft - July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element IV. Constraints Farm Worker Housing As discussed in Chapter II. Housing Needs Assessment, the City of Diamond Bar does not have ma) or agricultural areas and has no significant need for permanent on-site farm worker housing. The City's overall efforts to provide and maintain affordable housing opportunities will help to support the few seasonal farm workers that may choose to reside in the City. Housing for the Elderly Senior housing projects are a permitted use in all residential Districts. A density bonus is also permitted for the construction of senior housing pursuant to Government Code §§65915-65918. The zoning ordinance is not considered to be a constraint to the development of senior housing because the regulations are the some as for other residential uses in the same districts. Emergency Shelters and Transitional Housing Emergency shelters are facilities that provide a safe alternative to the streets either in a shelter facility, or through the use of motel vouchers. Emergency shelter is short-term and usually for 30 days or less. Transitional housing is longer-term, typically up to two years. Transitional housing generally requires that the resident participate in a structured program to work toward established goals so that they can move on to permanent housing. SB 2 of '2007 strengthened the planning requirements for emergency shelters and transitional housing. This bill requires jurisdictions to evaluate their need for shelters compared to available facilities to address the need. If existing shelter facilities are not sufficient to accommodate the need, jurisdictions must also designate at least one location where a year-round shelter can be accommodated. There are currently no emergency shelters located in the City. However, there are no known homeless persons living in Diamond Bar, therefore no need for shelters presently exists. The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments recently initiated a study to assess the needs of the homeless and develop a coordinated strategy to address those needs. As a member jurisdiction, Diamond Bar is cooperating in this study and is committed to a fair - share approach to providing the necessary services and facilities for the homeless persons and families identified in the community. Single Room Occupancy Single room occupancy facilities are small studio -type units and would be allowed by right in the RH District, provided all zoning standards can be met. Development standards for these uses are no more restrictive than for other uses allowed in these districts. Conexus IV -6 Draft - July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element IV. Constraints Off -Street Parking Requirements The City's parking requirements for residential uses vary by residential type. Single-family dwellings and duplex housing require two parking spaces per unit in a garage. Mobile homes require two parking spaces plus guest parking. Studio units require one space for each unit in a garage, plus guest parking. Multi -family dwellings, condos, and other attached dwellings are required to have two spaces in a garage for each unit plus 0.5 space for each bedroom over two, and guest parking. Second units are required to have one space in addition to that required for the single-family unit. Senior housing projects are required to provide one space for each unit with half of the spaces covered, plus one guest parking space for each ten units. Senior congregate care facilities are required to have 0.5 space for each residential unit, plus one space for each four units for guests and employees. Extended care facilities are required to provide one space for each three beds the facility is licensed to accommodate. These parking requirements are summarized in Table IV -4. The required parking is not excessive and is not considered to be a constraint on the production of affordable housing. Table IVA Residential Parking Requirements Type of Unit Minimum Parking Space Required Single Family Detached Dwellings 2 off-street parking spaces per dwelling (in a garage) Duplex Housing Units 2 off-street parking spaces for each unit (in a garage) Mobile Homes (in M.H. parks) 2 off-street parking spaces for each mobile home (tandem parking allowed in an attached carport), plus guest parking* Secondary Residential Units 1 off-street parking space in addition to that required for a single-family unit Multi -Family Dwellings, Condominiums, and Other Attached Dwellings Studio 1.0 off-street parking space per dwelling unit (in a garage), plus guest parking* 1 or More Bedrooms 2.0 off-street parking spaces per unit (in a garage), plus 0.5 additional spaces for each bedroom over 2, plus guest parking* Senior Housing Projects 1 off-street parking space per unit with half of the spaces covered, plus 1 guest parking space for each 10 units Senior Congregate Care Facilities 0.5 space for each residential unit, plus 1 space for each 4 units for guests and employees Extended Care Facilities (elderly, skilled 1 space for each 3 beds the facility is licensed to accommodate nursing facilities and residential care homes) *Guest parking shall be provided at a ratio of one space for each four required parking spaces. Source: Diamond Bar Zoning Ordinance Second Units In response to state -mandated requirements and local needs, the City of Diamond Bar allows for the development of accessory or second dwelling units by right in the RR and RL Districts. Second units are allowed on lots which have a minimum of 10,000 gross square feet and a minimum buildable pad area of 8,000 square feet, a minimum width of 50 feet and a minimum depth of 100 feet. A second unit shall not exceed 600 gross Conexus IV -7 Draft - July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element IV. Constraints square feet in floor area if the parcel is between 10,000 and 20,000 square feet and shall not exceed 1,200 square feet in gross floor area if the parcel is over 20,000 gross square feet with a minimum building pad area of 10,000 square feet. Second units must contain separate kitchen and bathroom facilities and have a separate entrance from the primary residence. In addition, second units may not contain more than two bedrooms. Second units serve to augment resources for senior housing, or other low- and moderate - income segments of the population. The development standards are reasonable to ensure neighborhood compatibility, and do not present an unreasonable constraint to development. Density Bonus Under Government Code Section 65915-65918, a density increase of up to 35% over the otherwise maximum allowable residential density under the Municipal Code is available to developers who agree to construct housing developments with units affordable to low- or moderate -income households. A senior housing development is eligible for a 20% density bonus if it includes at least 35 dwelling units, and the applicant seeks a density bonus. The City has not revised the Development Code to reflect the provisions of SB 1818, however any application for density bonus would be processed in accordance with current state law. Housing Action Plan (Chapter V) contains Program 12 to consider appropriate changes to the Development Code to address the current provisions of state law. Mobile Homes/Manufactured Housing There is often an economy of scale in manufacturing homes in a plant rather than on site, thereby reducing cost. State law precludes local governments from prohibiting the installation of mobile homes on permanent foundations on single-family lots. It also declares a mobile home park to be a permitted land use on any land planned and zoned for residential use, and prohibits requiring the average density in a new mobile home park to be less than that permitted by the Municipal Code. In the City of Diamond Bar, manufactured housing is allowed in all residential zones as a permitted use provided the installation complies with the site development standards for the applicable zoning district. Mobile home parks are allowed as conditional use within all residential districts. There are two mobile home parks in Diamond Bar, both located in the western portion of the City: Diamond Bar Estates and Walnut Creek Estates. Condominium Conversions In order to reduce the impacts of condominium conversions on residents of rental housing, some of which provides housing for low- and moderate -income persons, the City's Municipal Code requires that in addition to complying with all of the regulations and noticing requirements of the Subdivision Map Act for condo conversions, the applicant must propose a relocation assistance program that will assist tenants displaced through the conversion in relocating to equivalent or better housing, assess the vacancy Conexus IV -8 Draft- July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element IV. Constraints rate in multi -family housing within the City, and provide a report to all tenants of the subject property at least three days prior to the hearing. When a condo conversion is permitted, the increase in the supply of less expensive for - sale units helps to compensate for the loss of rental units. The ordinance to regulate condominium conversions is reasonable to preserve rental housing opportunities, and does not present an unreasonable constraint on the production of ownership housing. Building Codes State law prohibits the imposition of building standards that are not necessitated by local geographic, climatic or topographic conditions and requires that local governments making changes or modifications in building standards must report such changes to the Department of Housing and Community Development and file an expressed finding that the change is needed. The City's building codes are based upon the California Building, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Codes. These are considered to be the minimum necessary to protect the public's health, safety and welfare. No additional regulations have been imposed by the City that would unnecessarily add to housing costs. I Development Processing Procedures Residential Permit Processing State Planning and Zoning Law provides permit processing requirements for residential development. Within the framework of state requirements, the City has structured its development review process in order to minimize the time required to obtain permits while ensuring that projects receive careful review. All residential development is reviewed by City staff for zoning, building, and fire code compliance prior to issuance of building permits. Processing times vary and depend on the size and complexity of the project. Projects reviewed by the Planning Commission, such as Conditional Use Permits, typically require between 1 to 2 months to process. Tentative parcel maps and tentative tract maps typically require 3 to 6 months to process. Projects reviewed by the City Council, such as General Plan and Zoning amendments, typically require between 3 to 6months to process. Table IV -5 identifies the review authority responsible for making decisions on land use permits and other entitlements, as well as the estimated processing time for each type of application. Conexus IV -9 Draft — July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element IV. Constraints Table IV -5 Review Authority for Residential Development Type of Permit or Decision (*) Est. Processing Time Director Hearing Officer Planning Commission City Council Administrative Development Review 6-8 weeks Final Appeal Appeal Development Review 8 weeks Final Appeal Development Agreement" 12-24 weeks Recommend Final Minor Conditional Use Permit 4-6 weeks Final Appeal Appeal Conditional Use Permit 8 weeks Final Appeal Minor Variance 2-4 weeks Final Appeal Appeal Variance— 4-8 weeks Final Appeal General Plan Amendment— 12-24 weeks Recommend Final Specific Plan" 12-24 weeks Recommend Final Zoning Map Amendment 12-24 weeks Recommend Final Zoning Clearance (over the counter) 1 week Final Appeal Appeal Source: Diamond Bar Development Code Notes: * The Director and Hearing Officer may defer action on permit applications and refer the item(s) to the Commission for final decision ** Permit typically involves environmental clearance pursuant to CEQA and is subject to the Permit Streamlining Act. Certain steps of the development process are required by State rather than local laws. The state has defined processing deadlines to limit the amount of time needed for review of required reports and projects. The following describes the five-step development review process in Diamond Bar: • Application Submittal. Applications for land use permits and other matters pertaining to the Development Code must be filed on a City application form, together with all necessary fees and/or deposits, exhibits, maps, materials, plans, reports, and other information required by the Development Services Department. Prior to submitting an application, applicants are strongly encouraged to request a pre -application conference with staff. The purpose of the pre -application conference is to inform the applicant of City requirements as they pertain to the proposed development project, review the procedures outlined in the Development Code, explore possible alternatives or modifications, and identify necessary technical studies and required information related to the environmental review of the project. Development review and administrative development review applications for projects that also require the approval of another discretionary permit (i.e. conditional use permit) shall be acted upon concurrently with the discretionary permit and the final determination shall be made by the highest level of review authority in compliance with Table IV -5, Development Review. An application for Development Review is required for residential projects that propose four dwelling units or more (detached or attached) and that involve the issuance of a building permit for construction or reconstruction of a structure(s) meeting the following criteria: Conexus IV -10 Draft - July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element IV. Constraints New construction on a vacant lot and new structures, additions to structures, and reconstruction projects which are equal to 50% or greater of the floor area of existing structures on site, or have 5,001 square feet or more of combined gross floor area in any commercial, industrial, and institutional development; or Projects involving a substantial change or intensification of land use (e.g. the conversion of and existing structure to a restaurant, or the conversion of a residential structure to an office or commercial use); or Residential, commercial, industrial, or institutional projects proposed upon a descending slope abutting a public street. Administrative Development Review. An application for Administrative Development Review is required for residential, industrial, and institutional developments that involve the issuance of a building permit for construction or reconstruction of a structure(s) meeting the following thresholds of review: Commercial, industrial, and institutional developments that propose up to 5,000 square feet of combined floor area; or Projects that do not meet the specific criteria for Development Review. Initial Application Review. The Director reviews all applications for complete- ness and accuracy before they are accepted as being complete and officially filed. Processing of applications does not commence until all required fees and deposits have been paid. Without the application fee or a deposit, the application is not deemed complete. Within 30 days of a submittal, the applicant is informed in writing of whether or not the application is deemed complete and has been accepted for processing, or if the application is incomplete and additional information is required. If a pending application is not deemed complete within six months after the first filing with the Department, the application expires and is deemed withdrawn. Any remaining deposit amount is refunded, subject to administrative processing fees. Environmental Review. After acceptance of a complete application, a project is reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A determination is made regarding whether or not the proposed project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA. If the project is not exempt, a determination is made regarding whether a Negative Declaration, Mitigated Negative Declaration, or Environmental Impact Report will be required based on the evaluation and consideration of information provided by an initial study. If an EIR is required, a minimum of nine months to one year is typically required to complete the process. Staff Report and Recommendations. A staff report is prepared by the Director that describes the conclusions and findings about the proposed land use development. The report includes recommendations on the approval, Conexus IV -1 1 Draft — July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element IV. Constraints approval with conditions, or disapproval of the application. Staff reports are provided to the applicant at the same time they are provided to the Hearing Officer, or members of the Commission and/or Council, before a hearing on the application. Notice and Hearings. An application for a development review or administrative development review is scheduled for a public hearing once the department has determined the application complete. Upon completion of the public hearing, the review authority shall announce and record the decision within 21 days following the conclusion of the public hearing. The decision shall contain the required findings and a copy of the resolution shall be mailed to the applicant. These processes help to ensure that the development review process does not act as a constraint to housing development. 3. Development Fees and Improvement Requirements State law limits fees charged for development permit processing to the reasonable cost of providing the service for which the fee is charged. Various fees and assessments are charged by the City and other public agencies to cover the costs of processing permit applications and providing services and facilities such as schools, parks and infrastructure. Table IV -6 provides a list of fees the City of Diamond Bar charges for new, standard residential development. Table IV -6 Planning and Development Fees - 2008 Fee Category Fee or Deposit Amount' Planning and Application Fees Administrative Development Review $1,000 deposit Development Agreement $3,000 deposit General Plan Amendment $5,000 deposit Specific Plan $4,000 deposit Conditional Use Permit $2,000 deposit Minor Conditional Use Permit $1,000 deposit Tentative Tract Map $5,000 deposit Tentative Parcel Map $3,000 deposit Environmental Environmental Analysis Actual cost Environmental Mitigation Monitoring Program Actual cost Engineering and Public Works — see Appendix D Source: City of Diamond Bar Planning and Zoning Fees *Items with deposits are based on actual processing costs which may exceed initial deposit amount Conexus IV -12 Draft — July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element IV. Constraints The City periodically evaluates the actual cost of processing development permits when revising its fee schedule. The last fee schedule update was adopted in 1998. After the passage of Proposition 13 and its limitation on local governments' property tax revenues, cities and counties have faced increasing difficulty in providing public services and facilities to serve their residents. One of the main consequences of Proposition 13 has been the shift in funding of new infrastructure from general tax revenues to development impact fees and improvement requirements on land developers. The City requires developers to provide on-site and off-site improvements necessary to serve their projects. Such improvements may include water, sewer and other utility extensions, street construction and traffic control device installation that are reasonably related to the project. Dedication of land or in -lieu fees may also be required of a project for rights-of- way, transit facilities, recreational facilities and school sites, consistent with the Subdivision Map Act. The City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) contains a schedule of public improve- ments including streets, bridges, overpasses and other public works projects to facilitate the continued build -out of the City's General Plan. The CIP helps to ensure that construction of public improvements is coordinated with private development. Although development fees and improvement requirements increase the cost of housing, cities have little choice in establishing such requirements due to the limitations on property taxes and other revenue sources needed to fund public services and improvements. B. Non -Governmental Constraints 1. Environmental Constraints Environmental constraints include physical features such as steep slopes, fault zones, floodplains, sensitive biological habitat, and agricultural lands. In many cases, development of these areas is constrained by state and federal laws (e.g., FEMA floodplain regulations, the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act, and the state Fish and Game Code and Alquist-Priolo Act). Most of the level, easily developable land in Diamond Bar has already been developed, and much of the remaining land has a variety of geotechnical and topographic conditions that may constrain the development of lower-priced residential units. Large portions of the City contain steep slopes that pose a significant constraint to development. In addition to slope constraints, many of the hillsides in Diamond Bar have a potential for landslides. Slope stability is affected by such factors as soil type, gradient of the slope, underlying geologic structure, and local drainage patterns. The rolling topography and composition of local soils throughout Diamond Bar create numerous areas for potential landslide hazards. Although many historical landslide locations have been stabilized, there still exist a number of potential landslide areas in the eastern portion of the City as well as within Tonner Canyon in the Sphere of Influence. Figure IV -1 illustrates the significant areas with environmental constraints. Conexus IV -13 Draft - July 15, 2008 City of Diarnond Bar Housing Element N. Constraints Figure IV -1 Environmental Constraints Figure IV -1 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS City of Diamond Bar Housing Element IV. Constraints 2. Infrastructure Constraints As discussed under Development Fees and Improvement Requirements, the City requires developers to provide on-site and off-site improvements necessary to serve their projects. Dedication of land or in -lieu fees may also be required of a project for rights-of-way, transit facilities, recreational facilities and school sites, consistent with the Subdivision Map Act. Additionally, the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) contains a schedule of public improvements including streets and other public works projects to facilitate the continued build -out of the City's General Plan. The CIP helps to ensure that construction of public: improvements is coordinated with development. As a result of these policies, any infrastructure constraints which currently exist must be fully mitigated and financed as growth occurs. Wastewater Wastewater conveyance and treatment in Diamond Bar is provided by the County of Los Angeles Sanitation District No. 21. Although much of the physical sewage infra- structure appears in generally good condition, there have been repeated failures of the pump stations needed to lift flows to the regional collectors. Presently, there are no sewer lines in place in the developed southeastern end of the 1,250 -acre development known as the Country Estates. Approximately 144 lots are utilizing on-site wastewater disposal systems. Installation of infrastructure is needed within the Tres Hermanos Ranch as well. Water Water for City residents is supplied by the Walnut Valley Water District, which receives its water supply from the Three Valleys Municipal Water District and ultimately from the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) of Southern California. Almost all of the water supply is purchased from MWD, which imports water from the Colorado River Aqueduct (a small portion comes from Northern California through the State Water Project). Domestic water supply is not expected to limit development during the planning period. Storm Water Drainage Flood control is provided by the County Flood Control District. Flood control facilities are in fairly good condition. Development proposals are assessed for drainage impacts and required facilities. With these existing facilities and review procedures in place, the City's flood control system is not expected to limit development during the planning period. 3. Land Costs Land represents one of the most significant components of the cost of new housing. Land values fluctuate with market conditions, and have been steadily increasing since 2000. However, the recent downturn in the housing market is expected to affect land values negatively. Changes in land prices reflect the cyclical nature of the residential real estate market. It appears that the market may be in a downturn similar to the early Conexus IV -15 Draft - July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element IV. Constraints 1980s and early 1990s, which was characterized by relatively sharp declines in property values and extended periods of minimal appreciation before prices recovered. A major constraint to providing affordable housing on remaining vacant hillside parcels in Diamond Bar is the high cost of construction in hillside areas. Another cost constraint for construction in areas with steep topography is the low ratio of developable area to total land area. Residential projects in hillside areas have large amounts of open space and only about 25-30% developable land. 4. Construction Costs Construction cost is affected by the price of materials, labor, development standards and general market conditions. The City has no influence over materials and labor costs, and the building codes and development standards in Diamond Bar are not substantially different than most other cities in Los Angeles County. Construction costs for materials and labor have increased at a slightly higher pace than the general rate of inflation according to the Construction Industry Research Board. 5. Cost and Availability of Financing The recent (2007-08) crisis in the mortgage industry will affect the availability and cost of real estate loans, although the long-term effects are unpredictable. The credit "crunch" resulted when "sub -prime" lenders in the past five years made it possible for low-income families or others who could not qualify for standard mortgages to become home owners even though they might not have had the credit history and income to support repayment of the loans. The problem typically occurs with adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) after the initial fixed interest rate period expires (often three years) and the interest rate converts to market. Because ARMs often offer "teaser" initial interest rates well below market for the first few years, monthly payments may increase by several hundred dollars when the loan converts to market rate. When property values were increasing, as was the case from 2000 to 2006, homeowners had the option of refinancing to a new loan when the initial rate expired. However, in the current market with declining values, homeowners may owe more than the resale value of their home, making refinancing impossible. As a result of these conditions, there has been a significant rise in foreclosure rates, and changes in mortgage underwriting standards is likely to have greater impacts on low-income families than other segments of the community. Diamond Bar is similar to most other communities with regard to private sector home financing programs. As discussed in the previous chapter, Diamond Bar utilizes tax exempt rriulti-family revenue bonds which provide a lower interest rate than is available through conventional financing. This program helps to address funding for low-income multi -family projects. Under state law, it is illegal for real estate lending institutions to discriminate against entire neighborhoods in lending practices because of the physical or economic conditions in the area ("redlining"). In monitoring new construction sales, re -sales of existing homes, Conexus IV -16 Draft- July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element IV. Constraints and permits for remodeling, it would not appear that redlining is practiced in any area of the City. C. Fair Housing State law also prohibits discrimination in the development process or in real property transactions, and it is the City's policy to uphold the law in this regard. As a participating city in the Los Angeles County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the City of Diamond Bar has access to services of the Long Beach Fair Housing Foundation for fair housing outreach and education, and counseling on housing discrimination complaints. Conexus IV -17 Draft —July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element V. Housing Action Plan V. HOUSING ACTION PLAN Chapters II through IV of the Housing Element describe the housing needs, opportunities and constraints in the City of Diamond Bar. The following Housing Action Plan presents the City's six-year Housing Plan for the 2008-2014 period. This Plan sets forth Diamond Bar's goals, policies, and programs to address the identified housing needs of the City. A. Goals and Policies It is the overall goal of the plan that there be adequate housing in the City, both in quality and quantity, to provide appropriate shelter for all without discrimination. The goals and policies of the Housing Element presented in the following section address Diamond Bar's identified housing needs and are implemented through a series of housing programs offered through the Planning and Environmental Services Department. Within this overarching goal, the City has established goals and policies to address the development, maintenance and improvement of the housing stock. GOAL 1 Consistent with the Vision Statement, preserve and conserve the existing housing stock and maintain property values and residents' quality of life. Policy 1.1 Continue to offer home improvement and rehabilitation assistance to low- and moderate -income households, including seniors and the disabled. Policy 1.2 Continue to use the Neighborhood Improvement Program to bring substandard units into compliance with City codes and improve overall housing conditions in Diamond Bar. Policy 1.3 Promote increased awareness among property owners and residents of the importance of property maintenance to long-term housing quality. GOAL 2 Consistent with the Vision Statement, provide opportunities for development of suitable housing to meet the diverse needs of existing and future residents. Policy 2.1 Provide favorable home purchasing options to low- and moderate -income households through County and other homebuyer assistance programs. Policy 2.2 Continue outreach and advertising efforts to make more residents aware of homebuyer assistance programs and to enhance program utilization. Policy 2.3 Maintain affordability controls on government -assisted housing units in the City. Policy 2.4 Facilitate the development of second units as a means to provide affordable housing opportunities in existing neighborhoods. Conexus V-1 Draft - July 15, 2008 City of Diarnond Bar Housing Element V. Housing Action Plan GOAL 3 Provide adequate sites through appropriate land use and zoning designations to accommodate future housing growth. Policy 3.1 Maintain an inventory of potential sites available for future housing development. Policy 3.2 Limit development of vacant Medium High Density (RMH) and High Density (RH) designated properties to multi -family use. Policy 3.3 Integrate multi -family residential uses within the Tres Hermanos Specific Plan. Policy 3.4 Coordinate with local colleges and universities in provision of housing for faculty and staff. GOAL 4 Mitigate potential governmental constraints which may hinder or discourage housing development in Diamond Bar. Policy 4.1 Continue to provide regulatory incentives and concessions to facilitate affordable housing development in the City. Policy 4.2 Promote the expeditious processing and approval of residential projects that meet General Plan policies and City regulatory requirements. Policy 4.3 Consider granting parking exceptions, on a case by case basis, for multi -family projects. Pursuant to the City's Affordable Housing Incentives Ordinance, provide parking reductions for projects with an affordable housing component Policy 4.4 Periodically review City regulations, ordinances, departmental processing procedures and residential fees related to rehabilitation and/or construction to assess their impact on housing costs, and revise as appropriate. GOAL 5 Consistent with the Vision Statement, encourage equal and fair housing opportunities for all economic segments of the community. Policy 5.1 Continue to enforce fair housing laws prohibiting arbitrary discrimination in the building, financing, selling or renting of housing on the basis of race, religion, family status, national origin, physical handicap or other such circumstances. Policy 5.2 Refer persons with fair housing complaints to the appropriate agency for investigation and resolution. Policy 5.3 Encourage apartment managers and owners to attend fair housing seminars offered by the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles. Conexus V-2 Draft — July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element V. Housing Action Plan B. Housing Programs The goals and policies contained in the Housing Element address Diamond Bar's identified housing needs, and are implemented through a series of housing programs offered through Development Services Department. Housing programs define the specific actions the City will undertake to achieve the stated goals and policies. According to §65583 of the Government Code, a city's housing programs must address the following five major areas: • Conserving the existing supply of affordable housing; • Assisting in the provision of housing; • Providing adequate sites to achieve a variety and diversity of housing; • Removing governmental constraints as necessary; and • Promoting equal housing opportunity Diamond Bar's housing plan for addressing unmet needs, removing constraints, and achieving quantitative and qualitative objectives is described in this section according to the above five areas. The housing programs described on the following pages include existing programs as well as new programs added to address the City's unmet housing needs. The program summary (Table V-1, beginning on page V-4) included at the end of this chapter specifies for each program six-year objective(s), funding source(s), and agency responsible for implementation of the program. Conserving the Existing Supply of Affordable Housing Conserving and improving the housing stock is an important goal for Diamond Bar. Although the majority of the City's housing stock is in good condition, nearly 207o of the housing stock is 30 years or older, the age when most homes begin to require major rehabilitation improvements. By identifying older residential neighborhoods for potential housing rehabilitation, the City has taken a proactive approach to maintaining the quality of its current housing stock. The focus neighborhoods identified by this Plan as evidencing physical problem conditions can be specifically targeted for City housing improvement assistance. 1. Residential Neighborhood Improvement Program The City implements a proactive Neighborhood Improvement Program. Neighborhood inspections are conducted on a regular basis throughout the entire City. The checklist for residential violations includes inoperable vehicles, trash storage, parking on paved areas only, structure maintenance, landscape maintenance, and fence and wall maintenance. After the neighborhood inspection, letters are sent out to all property owners in areas where violations have been observed. A follow-up inspection will be conducted, at which time any noticed properties found to be in violation of the Municipal Code are subject to a $100 citation. Conexus V-3 Draft -July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element V. Housing Action Plan When problems are observed, inspectors may refer residents to the Single Family Rehabilitation loan program, or to civic organizations which assist elderly householders with minor paint and repair, yard cleanup and junk cars through the "Paint the Town" minor repair and rehabilitation program. Six-year objective: Continue to implement the code enforcement program, and direct eligible households to available rehabilitation assistance in order to correct code violations. Provide focused code enforcement and rehabilitation assistance in neighborhoods evidencing concentrations of deteriorating units. 2. Home Improvement and "Paint the Town" The City supports the Diamond Bar Improvement Association for the "Paint the Town" which uses volunteer labor and CDBG funds to purchase supplies. Through this annual event organized by the Homeowners Association, civic organizations assist elderly, low/moderate income householders with minor paint and repair, yard cleanup and junk cars. Applicants are selected by income verification as well as needs assessment. In addition, the City set aside CDBG funds for minor home repair, Home Improvement Program, where low/moderate income householders could receive $5,000 grant and/or $10,000 no interest loan for home repair and rehabilitation. Six-year objective: Minor repair and rehabilitation for 10 units annually. 3. Single -Family Rehabilitation Program Diamond Bar participates in the Los Angeles County Single Family Rehabilitation Program which assists low/moderate income (up to 120% of AMI) single-family homeowners who need property rehabilitation. The maximum loan amount is $25,000, although loan amounts typically vary from $15,000 to $25,000. Code Enforcement Officers have identified four older neighborhoods for focused marketing of available County housing rehabilitation programs. Six-year objective: The City will continue to advertise the County program which provides rehabilitation loans to qualified low- and moderate -income homeowners. 4. Section 8 Rental Assistance Program The Section 8 Rental Assistance Program extends rental subsidies to very -low-income households who spend more than 30% of their gross income on housing. Rental assistance not only addresses housing affordability, but also overcrowding by assisting families that may be "doubling up" in order to afford rent. The Los Angeles County Housing Authority coordinates Section 8 rental assistance on behalf of the City, with 59 households (July 2007) currently participating in the program. Six-year objective: The City's objective is to continue current levels of Section 8 rental assistance, and to direct eligible households to the County program. Conexus V-4 Draft — July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element V. Housing Action Plan 5. Preservation of Assisted Housing Diamond Bar contains only one assisted housing project, the 149 -unit Seasons Apartments (formerly "Heritage Park") for senior citizens. This project was constructed in 1988 and was originally financed under the Los Angeles County Multi -Family Mortgage Revenue Bond program. The project was refinanced in November 1999 under the California Community Development Authority's Multi -Family Housing Re -funding Bond, and was transferred to the Corporate Fund for Housing, a non-profit organization. According to the terms of the new bond agreement, income restrictions for residents and corresponding rent limits were set. For the duration of the bond, which expires December 2, 2034, all units will be affordable: 30 units (20%) will be very -low-income, 82 units (55%) will be low-income, and 37 units will be moderate -income (defined as 100% AMI). Six-year objective: Preserve 100% of the 149 low- and moderate -income units in the Seasons Apartments. 6. Mobile Home Park Preservation There are two mobile home parks in Diamond Bar, both located in the western portion of the City: Diamond Bar Estates and Walnut Creek Estates. These mobile home parks were developed before incorporation of the City on land previously designated as Industrial under the County's jurisdiction. The Diamond Bar General Plan Land Use Map adopted in 1995 designated both mobile home parks "residential" in order to preserve their status and prevent future inconsistencies. Any proposed land use change to the mobile home parks would require an amendment to the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, as well as adherence to State mobile home park closure requirements. Six-year objective: The City will continue to support preservation of its two mobile home parks as important affordable housing resources. Assisting in the Provision of Housing To enable more households to attain homeownership in Diamond Bar, the City participates in two mortgage assistance programs: the Homebuyer Assistance Program and the Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC). These programs are very important given that housing prices in Diamond Bar rank among the highest in eastern Los Angeles County and northern Orange County. The City is also supportive of the development of senior housing to meet the needs of its growing senior population. 7. First -Time Homebuyer Assistance Programs Los Angeles County offers a first-time homebuyer assistance -program and Mortgage Credit Certificates. To be eligible, families must meet the specified income requirements and be able to pay a 5% down payment on their home. The maximum sales price for a home through the program in 2008 is $493,000 for single-family homes and $394,250 for condos. The maximum price of a home purchased in conjunction with the Mortgage Credit Certificate program is $591,272 for an existing home and $571,278 for a new Conexus V-5 Draft -July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element V. Housing Action Plan home. The City of Diamond Bar provides referral information to prospective buyers at the public counter and on the City website. Home Ownership Program (HOP) The Los Angeles County Home Ownership Program (HOP) provides zero -interest loans with no repayment due until the home is sold, transferred, or refinanced. Maximum loan amount is $15,000 or 25% of the purchase price, whichever is the least. The loan is secured by a second trust deed and a promissory note. The home must be owner - occupied for the 20 -year life of the loan. Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) The Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) program is a federal program that allows qualified first-time homebuyers to take an annual credit against federal income taxes of up to 15% of the annual interest paid on the applicant's mortgage. This enables homebuyers to have more income available to qualify for a mortgage loan and make the monthly mortgage payments. The value of the MCC must be taken into considera- tion by the mortgage lender in underwriting the loan and may be used to adjust the borrower's federal income tax withholding. The MCC program has covenant restrictions to ensure the affordability of the participating homes for a period of 15 years. MCCs can be used in conjunction with the Home Ownership Program (HOP). Six-year objective: The City will advertise these programs and provide information to interested homebuyers. In addition, the City will work with realtors to make them aware of these programs. The objective is to provide six HOP and six MCC loans per year depending on availability. 8. Development of Senior and Workforce Housing With growing portion of the City's population 65 years of age and above, Diamond Bar will experience a significant need for senior housing and services. Particularly those seniors 75) years and older will begin to require housing with a supportive service component. The City currently has only one senior housing facility, the Seasons Apartments. Occupations for which high housing costs make it difficult to live in the community where the householder is employed include teachers, police and firefighters. Several colleges and universities are located within commuting distance of Diamond Bar. The City will coordinate with these institutions to identify potential partnership opportunities for affordable faculty/staff housing. The City will assist in establishing a second senior facility and developing workforce housing in several ways. First, the City will identify suitable sites for development. Second, the City will offer regulatory incentives, and/or direct financial assistance appropriate to the project. The following are among the types of incentives which may be provided: Contributions to off-site improvements (e.g. traffic mitigation, infrastructure upgrades, etc) Conexus V-6 Draft - July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element V. Housing Action Plan • Flexible development standards (reduced parking, reduced open space, modified setbacks, etc) • Density bonuses • City support in affordable housing funding applications • Reduction in development fees • Direct financial assistance Pursuant to the City's Affordable Housing Incentives Ordinance, the City provides modified development standards, including parking reductions, for senior and affordable projects. A portion of the City's CDBG funds can be used to help finance senior and workforce housing projects. New housing developments in Diamond Bar may also be eligible for City of Industry funds, as well as other funding sources identified in the Resources chapter of the Element. Typically, local government assistance can serve as gap financing to bridge the difference between the total project cost and the equity investment plus market -rate debt. Six-year objective: The City will identify and evaluate sites suitable for new senior and workforce housing. Within one year, the City will contact land/property owners regarding the City's interest in assisting in the development of senior and workforce housing, provide information on available regulatory and financial incentives, and assist developers in applying for funds. The City will also coordinate with local colleges and universities to identify potential partnership opportunities for affordable housing. Providing Adequate Housing Sites to Achieve a Variety and Diversity of Housing A major element in meeting the housing needs of all segments of the community is the provision of adequate sites for all types, sizes and prices of housing. The City's General Plan, Development Code, and specific plans dictate where housing may be built, thereby affecting the availability of land for residential development. Specific locations for housing sites are depicted in the tables and map presented in Appendix B. 9. Land Use Element The Land Use Element of the General Plan, as discussed in Chapter III, provides for a variety of housing types in Diamond Bar, with densities ranging from one unit per acre to 20 dwelling units per acre. Although higher densities can be achieved through the City's density bonus provisions and through development agreements, there are currently not sufficient sites with appropriate zoning to accommodate the growth needs identified in the RHNA. During the first year of the planning period the City will review vacant and underutilized parcels and identify adequate sites that are suitable for higher density development. Following completion of the site evaluation and related environmental analysis, the City will redesignate sufficient parcels to accommodate the RHNA for this planning period. Conexus V-7 Draft - July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element V. Housing Action Plan Six-year objective: The City will conduct an evaluation of candidate sites for higher density development and will identify adequate sites by 2010 to accommodate the Regional Housing Needs Assessment for multi -family development by right at a density of at least 30 units per acre. The City will report annually as part of the General Plan Implementation Report on its progress in identifying and rezoning such sites. 10. Mixed Use Development The City is supportive of mixed-use development which would provide housing close to places of employment. The Specific Plan (SP) overlay designation can facilitate large- scale development areas in which residential, commercial, recreational, public facilities, and other land uses may be permitted. The Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority has been established with the City of Chino Hills to cooperatively plan for the future use of the 2,700 -acre area known as Tres Hermanos. At the present time, planning efforts are focused primarily on the Transporta- tion Corridor. Portions of this property (720 acres) are included within Diamond Bar's corporate limits in Planning Area 1. The City's General Plan currently provides for up to 144 residential units on this site, with no further definition of the unit type. Policy 3.3 provides specific direction for inclusion of multi -family units in this area. In addition to this residential component, facilities that may be developed in Tres Hermanos include educational institutions, a water reservoir for practical and aesthetic purposes, commercial developments, churches, institutional and other uses that are complementary to the overall objective of a master planned development. The upper portions of this site adjacent Diamond Ranch High School can readily tie into infrastructure and could support multi -family as well as single-family development within the current planning period. The Tres Hermanos property is currently owned by the City of Industry Redevelopment Agency, whose housing set-aside funds, administered by the County of Los Angeles Community Development Commission, could assist the development of affordable units. Six-year objective: The City will work in cooperation with Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority to realize mixed residential development in Tres Hermanos. The following milestones are anticipated: 1) Define the land use concept in cooperation with the Conservation Authority; 2) Develop Specific Plan; 3) Complete environmental clearance; 4) Site preparation; and 5) Development. While the City is moving forward to begin planning Tres Hermanos, it is premature to conclude whether the residential development component will be completed during this planning period. 11. Second Units The City's Development Code permits second units by right in the RR and RL Districts. Second units are allowed on lots between 10,000 and 20,000 square feet in size. The maximum size of the second unit is 600 square feet. If the lot is over 20,000 square feet, the maximum size of the second unit is up to 1,200 square feet. A second unit may be Conexus V-8 Draft — July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element V. Housing Action Plan rented. Five second units were approved during the previous planning period (1998- 2007) . Six-year objective: While the City is not reliant on second units to address its regional housing needs, second units can contribute to the provision of lower cost rental housing, particularly for seniors. The City will continue to encourage construction of second dwelling units pursuant to the provisions of its Second Unit Ordinance, and will develop an informational handout in 2010 for distribution at the public counter. Removing Governmental Constraints Under current state law, the Housing Element must address, and where legally possible, remove governmental constraints affecting the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing. The following programs are designed to mitigate government constraints on residential development and facilitate the development of a variety of housing. 12. Affordable Housing Incentives/Density Bonus In order to specifically facilitate the development of affordable housing, the City utilizes Affordable Housing Incentives/ Density Bonus Provisions (Development Code Chapter 22.18). Incentives provided for in Chapter 22.18 apply to developments of five or more dwelling units. If a density bonus and/or other incentives cannot be accommodated on a parcel due to strict compliance with the provisions of the Development Code, the Council is authorized to waive or modify the development standards as necessary to accommodate all bonus units and other incentives to which the development is entitled. The City will consider appropriate changes to the Development Code to address the provisions of SB 1818 by 2010. Six-year objective: The City will consider appropriate changes to the Develop- ment Code to address the provisions of SB 1818 by 2010, and also develop a handout summarizing the benefits and requirements of its affordable housing incentives/density bonus provisions. The summary handout will be prepared and distributed to the development community. These incentives and provisions will be particularly important to potential developers of affordable senior housing. 13. Efficient Project Processing The City is committed to a streamlined development process, and has adopted procedures to facilitate project processing. A prospective applicant or agent proposing development is strongly encouraged to request a pre -application conference with the Development Services Department before formal submittal of an application. The purpose of this conference is to inform the applicant of City requirements as they apply to the proposed development project, review the procedures outlined in the Development Code, explore possible alternatives or modifications, and identify Conexus V-9 Draft — July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element V. Housing Action Plan necessary technical studies and required information relating to future entitlement review. Six-year objective: The City will continue to offer streamlined development processing, and will periodically review departmental processing procedures to ensure efficient project processing. Promoting Equal Housing Opportunities To adequately meet the housing needs of all segments of the community, the housing plan must include program(s) that promote housing opportunities for all persons regardless of race, religion, gender, family size, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, age, or physical disability. 14. Fair Housing Program As a participating city in the Los Angeles County CDBG program, Diamond Bar has access to the services of the San Gabriel Valley and Long Beach Fair Housing Foundation for fair housing outreach and education, and counseling on housing discrimination complaints. The City will actively advertise the fair housing program through placement of fair housing service brochures at the public counter, at the Senior Center, through the City's newsletter, and on the City website. Apartment owners and managers are among the most important groups to educate about fair housing issues, rights and responsibilities. The Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles conducts seminars on state, federal and local Fair Housing laws and problems of housing. In order to bring up these issues in the local community, the City will sponsor a seminar at which the Apartment Association makes a presentation and initiates discussion of fair housing issues with local apartment owners and managers. Six-year objective: The City will continue to promote fair housing practices, provide educational information on fair housing to the public, and specifically sponsor a Fair Housing seminar in the community in conjunction with the Greater Los Angeles Apartment Association no later than June 2010. Fair Housing informa- tion will be disseminated at libraries, senior centers, recreation centers, and Social Security and employment offices. The City will continue to refer fair housing complaints to the San Gabriel Valley and Long Beach Fair Housing Foundation, and maintain an open dialogue with the Foundation regarding the nature of complaints received. Conexus V-10 Draft — July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element V. Housing Action Plan Table V-1 Housing Implementation Program Summary Conexus V-1 1 Draft —July 15, 2008 Six -Year Objective(s) I Funding Responsible Department Housing Program the Existing Program Goal SupplyConserving .... and Time Frame Source(s)_I_ or Agency 1. Residential Code Proactive program conducts Provide citywide focused code CDBG Development Services Enforcement neighborhood inspections enforcement linked with Dept. Program on a regular basis rehabilitation assistance. throughout entire City. Implementation ongoing. 2. Minor Home Improve neighborhoods Provide minor repair/rehab to 10 Volunteers Development Services Repair Program evidencing deferred units annually. Implementation Dept.; Homeowners maintenance through ongoing. Associations property maintenance and rehab. 3. Single -Family Provide loans to lower- Provide ongoing advertisement of CDBG; Development Services. Rehabilitation income homeowners to loans available through the County HOME County LA Community Program help them rehabilitate their for qualified homeowners. Development Commission homes. Implementation ongoing. 4. Section 8 Rental Provide rental subsidies to Continue current levels of rental HUD Los Angeles County Assistance very low-income assistance and direct eligible Housing Authority Program households. households to the County program. Implementation ongoing, 5. Preservation of Preserve existing stock of Preserve 149 low/mod units in The None Development Services Assisted Housing subsidized housing. Seasons Senior Apartments. required Dept. Implementation ongoing. 6. Mobile Home Park Support preservation of Maintain residential zoning, and None Development Services Preservation City's two mobile home enforce State closure requirements required Dept. parks as affordable as necessary. Implementation housing. ongoing. Assisting in the Provision of Housing 7. First-time Expand homeownership Provide 6 HOPs and 6 MCCs CDBG, Development Services Homebuyer opportunities for low- and annually based on availability. HOME Dept. County Community Assistance moderate -income Implementation ongoing. Development Commission Programs homebuyers. 8. Senior and Provide additional senior Evaluate sites, contact property CDBG, Development Services Workforce and affordable rental owners within two years. Industry Dept. County Community Housing housing to address City's Coordinate with local colleges and Set -Aside, Development Commission Development growing senior population, universities. Tax and housing overpayment Credits, among renters. other Conexus V-1 1 Draft —July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element V. Housing Action Plan Conexus V-12 Draft — July 15, 2008 Six -Year Objective(s) Funding Responsible Department HousingProgram Program, Goal and Time Frame Source{s) or Agency Providing Adequate Residential 9. Land Use Element Provide adequate sites at Conduct an evaluation of General Development Services varying densities for future candidate sites for higher density Fund Dept. housing development. development and identify and rezone sufficient sites to accommodate at least 463 additional lower-income multi- family units at a density of 30 units/acre by 2010. Report annually as part of the General Plan Implementation Report on progress in identifying and rezoning sites. 10. Mixed Use Provide expanded areas for Work with Tres Hermanos General Development Services Development mixed residential Conservation Authority to develop Fund Dept. development in places close joint Specific Plan. to employment. 11. Second Units Provide opportunities for Development informational General Development Services scattered second unit handout on second units by 2010. Fund Dept. rentals integrated in single- Removing Governmental family neighborhoods. Constraints 12. Affordable Facilitate the production of Consider appropriate changes to the General Development Services Housing affordable housing through Development Code to address SB Fund Dept. Incentives/ Density provision of regulatory and 1818 by 2010. Bonus financial assistance. 13. Efficient Project Provide efficient Continue to offer streamline General Development Services Processing development processing development processing, and Fund procedures periodically review procedures. Implementation ongoing. PromotingOpportunities 14. Fair Housing Further fair housing Provide educational information on General Development Services Program practices in the community. fair housing to the public, and Fund, Dept.; Long Beach Fair sponsor seminar in 2008-09. Refer CDBG Housing Foundation fair housing complaints to the San Gabriel Valley and Long Beach Fair Housing Foundation, and develop ongoing dialogue regarding nature of complaints received. Implementation ongoing. Conexus V-12 Draft — July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element V. Housing Action Plan Table V-2 Quantified Objectives, 2008-2014 City of Diamond Bar 1. Quantified objective for new construction is for the period 1/112006 - 6/30/2014 per the RHNA 2. Section 8 units +The Seasons senior apartments Conexus V-13 Draft — July 15, 2008 Income Category Totals' Ex. Low V. Low Low Mod Upper New construction (1) 284 179 188 439 1,090 Rehabilitation 25 25 50 Conservation (2) 76 82 37 195 1. Quantified objective for new construction is for the period 1/112006 - 6/30/2014 per the RHNA 2. Section 8 units +The Seasons senior apartments Conexus V-13 Draft — July 15, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix A - Evaluation of Prior Housing Element Appendix A Evaluation of the Prior Housing Element Section 65588(a) of the Government Code requires that jurisdictions evaluate the effectiveness of the existing Housing Element, the appropriateness of goals, objectives and policies, and the progress in implementing programs for the previous planning period. This appendix contains a review the housing goals, policies, and programs of the previous housing element, and evaluates the degree to which these programs have been implemented during the previous planning period, 2001 through 2007. This analysis also includes an assessment of the appropriateness of goals, objectives and policies. The findings from this evaluation have been instrumental in determining the City's 2008 Housing Implementation Program. Table A-1 summarizes the programs contained in the previous Housing Element along with the source of funding, program objectives, accomplishments, and implications for future policies and actions. Table A-2 summarizes the goals and policies contained in the previous Housing Element along with an assessment of their appropriateness for the new planning period. Table A-3 summarizes new units built during the previous Housing Element period. Table A-4 presents the City's progress in meeting the quantified objectives from the previous Housing Element. Conexus A-1 Draft — July 7, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix A — Evaluation of Prior Housing Element Table A-1 Housing Element Program Evaluation - 2001-2007 City of Diamond Bar Program I Program Objectives Accomplishments Future Policies and Actions CONSERVINGOF ••D -HOUSING 1. Residential Code Enforcement Program Continue to implement the neighborhood The City has two full time Neighborhood Continue to implement the Neighborhood The City implements a pro -active Neighborhood improvement program and direct eligible Improvement (NI) Officers that proactively Improvement Program, and direct eligible Improvement Program. Neighborhood inspections are households to available rehabilitation surveyed the target neighborhood areas for households to available rehabilitation assistance conducted on a regular basis throughout the entire City. assistance in order to correct code violations. structure and general property maintenance. In order to correct violations. Provide focused The checklist for residential violations includes inoperable Provide focused code enforcement and NI officers worked with property owners to neighborhood improvement and rehabilitation vehicles, trash storage, parking on paved areas only, rehabilitation assistance in neighborhoods correct maintenance violations and assistance in neighborhoods evidencing structure maintenance, landscape maintenance, and fence evidencing concentrations of deteriorating units. encourage improvements to properties. concentration of deteriorating units. and wall maintenance. After the neighborhood inspection, Where appropriate, owners were referred tothe letters are sent out to all property owners in areas where CDBG-funded Home Improvement violations have been observed. A follow-up inspection will Program for assistance in rehabilitating the I be conducted, at which time any noticed properties found properties. to be in violation of the Municipal Code are subject to a $100 citation. When problems are observed, inspectors may refer the residents to the Single Family Rehabilitation loan program, or to civic organizations which assist elderly householders with minor paint and repair, yard clean-up and junk cars through the "Paint the Town" minor repair and rehabilitation program. 2. Minor Home Repair Program ("Paint the Town") Minor repair and rehabilitation for ten (10) units The Diamond Bar Improvement Association Continue to set aside a minimum of $130,000 The City supports the "Paint the Town" minor repair and annually. has assisted one property in minor home from CDBG funds for minor home repairs (CDBG rehabilitation program which uses volunteer labor and repair including painting the house. The City Home Improvement Program) including "paint the CDBG funds to purchase supplies. Through this annual set aside an average $130,000 CDBG funds town" program. event organized by the Homeowners Association, civic for Home Improvement Program for minor organizations assist elderly, low/moderate income repair and rehabilitation, which provide a$5,D00 grant and/or $10,000 no interest loan householders with minor paint and repair, yard cleanup and junk cars. Applicants are selected by income for minor home repairs for eligible properties verification as well as needs assessment. as follows: 2003-04 = 9 2004-05 = 8 2005-06 = 10 2006-07 =10 Conexus A-2 Draft — July 7, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix A — Evaluation of Prior Housing Element Program Program Objectives Accomplishments Future Policies and Actions 3. Single -Family Rehabilitation Program The City will continue to advertise the County Between 2001 and 2008, the City continued to The City will continue to advertise the County Diamond Bar participates in the Los Angeles County program which provides rehabilitation loans to provide information and referrals regarding program, which provides rehabilitation loans to Single Family Rehabilitation Program which assists qualified lower and moderate income the Los Angeles County Single Family qualified lower and moderate income low/moderate income (120% MFI) single-family home- homeowners Rehabilitation Pr gram, homeowners, owners who need property rehabilitation. The maximum loan amount is $25,000, although loan amounts typically vary from $15,000 to $25,000. Code Enforcement Officers have identified four older neighborhoods for focused marketing of available County housing rehabilitation programs. 4. Section 8 Rental Assistance Program The City's objective is to continue current levels Between 2001 and 2008, Los Angeles County The City's objective is to continue current levels of The Section 8 Rental Assistance Program extends rental of Section 8 rental assistance, and to direct Housing Authority has provided 59 Section 8 rental assistance, and to direct eligible subsidies to very low-income households who spend more eligible households to the County program. households in Diamond Bar with Section 8 households to the County program. than 30% of their gross income on housing. Rental rental assistance, assistance not only addresses housing affordability, but also overcrowding by allowing families that may be "doubling up" in order to afford their housing. The Los Angeles County Housing Authority coordinates Section 8 rental assistance on behalf of the City, with 46 households (July 2000) currently participating in the program. 5. Preservation of Assisted Housing Preserve 149 low and moderate income units in The Seasons Apartments are preserved for The City will continue to preserve 149 low and Diamond Bar contains only one assisted housing project, the Seasons Apartments. low and moderate income units. moderate income units in the Seasons the 149 -unit Seasons Apartments (formerly "Heritage Apartments. Park"), for senior citizens. This project was constructed in 1988 and was originally financed under the Los Angeles County Multi -family Mortgage Revenue Bond program. The project was refinanced in November, 1999 under the California Community Development Authority's Multifamily Housing Re -funding Bond, and was transferred to non- profit ownership. According to the terms of the new bond agreement, income restrictions for residents and corresponding rent limits were set. For the duration of the bond which expires December 2, 2034, all units will be affordable: 30 units (20%) will be very low income, 82 units (25%) will be low income, and 37 units will be moderate income (defined as 100% AMI). The Seasons Apartments are owned by the Corporate Fund for Housing, a non-profit organization. 6. Mobile Home Park Preservation The City will continue to support preservation of No change. The City will continue to support preservation of There are two mobile home parks in Diamond Bar, both its two mobile -home parks as important its two mobile -home parks as important affordable located in the western portion of the City: Diamond Bar affordable housing resources. housing resources. Conexus A-3 Draft — July 7, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix A — Evaluation of Prior Housing Element Program Program Objectives Accomplishments Future Policies and Actions Estates and Walnut Creek Estates. These mobile home parks had been developed before incorporation of the City on land previously designated as Industrial under the County's jurisdiction The Diamond Bar General Plan Land Use Map adopted in July, 1995 designated both mobile home parks "residential" in order to preserve their status and prevent future inconsistencies. Any proposed land use change to the mobile home parks would now require an amendment to the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, as well as adherence to State mobile home park closure requirements. ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF • 7. First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program The City will advertise these programs and The City has referred eligible families to Los The City will advertise these programs and In partnership with Los Angeles County, Diamond Bar provide brochures to interested homebuyers. In Angeles County Community Development provide brochures to interested homebuyers. In offers a first-time homebuyer assistance program and addition, the City will work with realtors to make Commission for MCC and HOP loans. addition, the City will work with realtors to make Mortgage Credit Certificates. To be eligible, families must them aware of these programs. Through the Between 2001 and 2008, 5 families qualified them aware of these programs. Through the meet the specified income requirements and be able to County, the City will continue to provide HOP for HOP loans and 3 families qualified for County, the City will continue to provide HOP pay a 5 -percent down payment on their home. The loans and MCCs to qualified first-time MCC Program. loans and MCCs to qualified first-time maximum sales price for home through the program in homebuyers. The objective is to provide six (6) homebuyers. The objective is to provide six (6) 1999 is $248,000. The maximum price of a home HOP and six (6) MCCs loans per year HOP and six (6) MCCs loans per year depending purchased in conjunction with the Mortgage Credit depending on availability. on availability. Certificate program (described below) is $239,790 for an existing home and $281,800 for a new home. Home Ownership Program (HOP) The City participates in the Los Angeles County Home Ownership Program (HOP) which provides zero -interest loans with no repayment due until the home is sold, transferred, or refinanced. Maximum loan amount is $15,000 or 25% of the purchase price, whichever is the least. The loan is secured by a second trust deed and a promissory date. The home must be owner -occupied for the 20 -year life of the loan. Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) The Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) program is a federal program that allows qualified first-time homebuyers to take an annual credit against federal income taxes of up to 15% of the annual interest paid on the applicant's mortgage. This enables homebuyers to have more income available to qualify for a mortgage loan and make the monthly mortgage payments. The value of the MCC must Conexus A-4 Draft — July 7, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix A — Evaluation of Prior Housing Element Program Program Objectives Accomplishments Future Policies and Actions be taken into consideration by the mortgage lender in underwriting the loan and may be used to adjust the borrower's federal income tax withholding, The MCC program has covenant restrictions to ensure the affordability of the participating homes for a period of 15 years. MCCs can be used in conjunction with the Home Ownership Program (HOP), 8. Development of Senior and Workforce Housing The City will identify and evaluate sites suitable In 2004, the City completed 22,500 square The City will continue to identify and evaluate With an estimated ten percent of the City's population 65 for new senior and workforce housing. Within feet community center (Diamond Bar Center) sites suitable for new senior and workforce years of age and above, and another 13% turning this age one year, the City will contact land/property that allocated spaces for senior programs. housing, provide information on available over the coming decade, Diamond Bar will begin to owners regarding the City's interest in assisting regulatory and financial incentives, and assist experience a significant increase in the need for senior in the development of senior and workforce developers in applying for funds. housing and services. Particularly those seniors 75 years+ housing, provide information on available begin to require housing with a supportive service regulatory and financial incentives, and assist component. The City currently has only one senior housing developers in applying for funds, facility, the 149 unit Seasons Apartments, Based on 1990 Census Data, CHAS estimated that 43% of all renter households had a cost burden greater than 30% of household income, and that 18% of renters had a cost burden greater than 50%. The current countywide shortage of rental apartments, rising rents and decreasing vacancies, has increased the need for rental housing affordable to the local workforce. Workforce occupations for which high housing costs make it difficult to live in the community where the householder is employed include teachers, police and firefighters. The City will assist in establishing a second senior facility and developing workforce housing in several ways. First, the City will identify suitable sites for development. Second, the City will offer regulatory incentives, andlor direct financial assistance appropriate to the project. The following are among the types of incentives which may be provided: Contributions to off- site improvements (e.g. traffic mitigation, infrastructure upgrades, etc) Flexible development standards (reduced parking, reduced open pace, modified setbacks, etc) Density bonuses City support in affordable housing funding applications Conexus A-5 Draft — July 7, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix A — Evaluation of Prior Housing Element Program Program Objectives Accomplishments Future Policies and Actions Reduction in development fees Direct financial assistance Pursuant to the City's Affordable Housing Incentives Ordinance, the City provides modified development standards, including parking reductions, for senior and affordable projects. (In addition, Policy 4.3 has been added to the element to provide parking reductions for market rate multi -family projects). A portion of the City's CDBG funds can be used to help finance senior and workforce housing projects. New housing developments in Diamond Bar may also be eligible for City of Industry funds, as well as other funding sources identified In the Resources chapter of the Element (Table 32). Typically, local government assistance can serve as gap financing to bridge the difference between the total project cost and the equity investment plus market -rate debt. Alternatively, the City may acquire a site and provide it to the developer at no or low-cost. PROVIDING ADEQUATEHOUSING 9. Land Use Element The City will continue to provide appropriate Between the period of 2001 and 2005, the The City will continue to provide appropriate land The Land Use Element of the General Plan, as discussed land use designations and maintain an City added 347 units. Between the period of use designations for residential development, earlier in Section 3, provides for a variety of housing types inventory of sites suitable for residential 2006 and 2007, the City added 176 units. coupled with incentives for the development of in Diamond Bar, with densities ranging from one unit per development, coupled with Incentives for the affordable housing. To address its share of acre to 20 dwelling units per acre. Higher densities can be development of affordable housing, to address regional housing needs for the 2006-2014 achieved through the City's density bonus provisions, and its share of regional housing needs. The City planning period, the City will identify and rezone through development agreements. The Land Use Plan will also identify sites suitable for senior and sufficient sites to accommodate at least 463 provides for a net increase of 735 units, including 298 high workforce housing development. additional lower-income multi -family units at a density units. This residential development potential is density of 30 units/acre by 2010. more than adequate to address the City's share of regional housing needs, which are identified as 144 dwelling units between 1998 and 2005. The City will limit development of vacant Medium High Density (RMH) and High Density (RH) designated properties to multi -family use, and will encourage development at the high end of the permitted density range to accommodate the maximum number of units. 10. Mixed Use Development The City will work in cooperation with Tres The previous objectives were not The City will work in cooperation with Tres The City is supportive of mixed-use development which Hermanos Conservation Authority to realize accomplished, however the City does not Hermanos Conservation Authority to realize would provide housing close to places of employment, The mixed residential development in Tres control the property and is therefore mixed residential development in Tres Hermanos, Specific Plan (SP) overlay designation can facilitate large Hermanos. The following milestones are dependent on the owner to initiate The following milestones are anticipated: 1) scale development areas in which residential, commercial, anticipated: 1) Define the land use concept in Define the land use concept in cooperation with Conexus A-6 Draft — July 7, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix A — Evaluation of Prior Housing Element Program Program Objectives Accomplishments Future Policies and Actions recreational, public facilities, and other land uses may be cooperation with the Conservation Authority; 2) development applications. the Conservation Authority; 2) Develop Specific permitted. Develop Specific Plan; 3) Complete Plan; 3) Complete environmental clearance; 4) The Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority has been environmental clearance; 4) Site preparation; 5) Site preparation; 5) Development. While the City established with the City of Chino Hills to cooperatively Development. While the City is moving forward is moving forward to begin planning Tres plan for the future use of the 2,700 -acre area known as to begin planning Tres Hermanos, it is Hermanos, it is premature to conclude whether Tres Hermanos. At the present time, planning efforts are premature to conclude whether the residential the residential development component will be focused primarily on the Transportation Corridor. Portions development component will be completed completed during this planning period, of this property (720 acres) are included within Diamond during this planning period. Bar's corporate limits in Planning Area 1. The City's General Plan currently provides for up to 144 residential units on this site; with no further definition of the unit type, Policy 3.3 has now been added to the Housing Element to provide specific direction for inclusion of multifamily units in this area, In addition to this residential component, facilities which may be developed in Tres Hermanos include educational institutions, a reservoir for practical and aesthetic purposes, commercial developments, and churches, institutional and other uses which are complimentary to the overall objective of a master planned area. The upper portions of this site adjacent Diamond Ranch High School can readily tie into infrastructure and could support multifamily as well as single family development within the five year planning period. The Tres Hermanos property is currently owned by the City of Industry Redevelopment Agency whose housing set-aside funds, administered by the County of Los Angeles Community Development Commission, could assist the development of affordable units. 11. Second Units While the City is not reliant on second units to The City amended the Development Code to While the City is not reliant on second units to The City's Development Code permits second dwelling address its regional housing needs, second allow second unit by right in the RR and RL address its regional housing needs, second units units by right in all residential zone districts, subject to units can contribute to the provision of lower Districts. Lot size that is between 10,000 and can contribute to the provision of lower cost rental Minor Conditional Use Permit approval by the City's cost rental housing, particularly for seniors. The 20,000 square feet may have a second unit housing, particularly for seniors. The City will hearing officer and a noticed public hearing. Minimum lot City will continue to encourage construction of up to 600 square feet. Lot size over 20,000 continue to encourage construction of second size is 10,000 square feet and there must be a minimum second dwelling units pursuant to the provisions square feet may have a second unit up to dwelling units pursuant to the provisions of its buildable pad size of 400 square feet exclusively for the of its Second Unit Ordinance, and will develop 1200 square feet. Between the period of Second Unit Ordinance, and will develop an secondary unit. A secondary dwelling unit may be rented. an informational handout in 2001 for distribution 2005 and 2008, the City has approved 5 informational handout in 2010 for distribution at Although the City's revised Development Code was at the public counter. second units. the public counter, adopted in November 1998, to date there have been no requests for planning approval of second units, REMOVING•CONSTRAINTS 12. Affordable Housing Incentives/Density Bonus 177 City will develop a handout summarizing Due to budget and staffing limitations, a The City will develop a handouts the Conexus A-7 Draft — July 7, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix A — Evaluation of Prior Housing Element Program Program Objectives Accomplishments Future Policies and Actions In order to specifically facilitate the development of the benefits and requirements of its affordable handout was not developed. benefits and requirements of its affordable affordable housing, the City utilizes Affordable Housing housing incentives/density bonus provisions. housing incentives/density bonus provisions. The Incentives/ Density Bonus Provisions (Development Code The summary handout will be prepared and summary handout will be prepared and distributed Chapter 22.18). Incentives provided in Chapter 22.18 apply distributed to the development community in to the development community in 2009. These to developments of five or more dwelling units. If a density 2001. These incentives and provisions will be incentives and provisions will be particularly bonus and/or other incentives cannot be accommodated particularly important to potential developers of important to potential developers of affordable on a parcel due to strict compliance with the provisions of affordable senior housing. senior housing. The City will consider appropriate the Development Code, the Council is authorized to waive changes to the Development Code to address the or modify the development standards as necessary to provisions of SB 1818 by 2010, accommodate all bonus units and other incentives to which the development is entitled. The density bonus consists of up to 25% increase in the number of dwelling units normally allowed by the zoning district. A qualifying project is entitled to at least one of the following incentives identified by State law (government code Section 65915(h)): A reduction in the parcel development standards of the Development Code (e.g., coverage, setback, zero lot line and/or reduced parcel sizes, and/or parking requirements); Approval of mixed-use zoning in conjunction with the housing project if non-residential land uses will reduce the cost of the housing project, and the non-residential land uses are compatible with the housing project and surrounding development; and other regulatory incentives or concessions proposed by the developer or the City that will result in identifiable cost reductions. Affordable housing developments adjacent to public transportation, such as the multi -family sites on Diamond Bar Boulevard, may be particularly appropriate for a reduction in the required number of parking spaces. 13. Efficient Project Processing The City will continue to offer streamlined The City continued to provide streamlined The City will continue to offer streamlined The City Is committed to a streamlined development development processing, and will periodically development processing development processing, and will periodically process, and has adopted procedures to facilitate project review departmental processing procedures to review departmental processing procedures to processing. A prospective applicant or agent proposing ensure efficient project processing. ensure efficient project processing. development is strongly encouraged to request a pre - application conference with the Development Services Department before formal submittal of a building permit application The purpose of this conference is to inform the applicant of City requirements as they apply to the proposed development project, review the procedures outlined in the Conexus A-8 Draft — July 7, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix A — Evaluation of Prior Housing Element Program Program Objectives Accomplishments Future Policies and Actions Development Code, explore possible alternatives or modifications, and identify necessary technical studies and required information relating to future entitlement review, PROMOTING EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES 14. Fair Housing Program The City will continue to promote fair housing The City continued to promote fair housing The City will continue to promote fair housing As a participating city in the Los Angeles County CDBG practices, provide educational information on by providing information and referrals to the practices, provide educational information on fair program, the City has access to services of the Long fair housing to the public, and specifically Long Beach and San Gabriel Valley Fair housing to the public, and specifically sponsor a Beach Fair Housing Foundation for fair housing outreach sponsor a Fair Housing seminar in the Housing Foundation. Fair Housing seminar in the community in and education, and counseling on housing discrimination community in conjunction with the Greater Los conjunction with the Greater Los Angeles complaints. Diamond Bar will actively advertise the fair Angeles Apartment Association. Fair Housing Apartment Association. Fair Housing information housing program through placement of fair housing service information will be disseminated at libraries, will be disseminated at libraries, senior centers, brochures at the public counter, at the Senior Center, senior centers, recreation centers, and social recreation centers, and social security and through the City's newsletter, and on the City website, security and employment offices. The City will employment offices. The City will continue to refer Apartment owners and managers are one of the most continue to refer fair housing complaints to the fair housing complaints to the Long Beach and important groups to educate about fair housing issues, Long Beach and San Gabriel Valley Fair San Gabriel Valley Fair Housing Foundation, and rights and responsibilities. The Apartment Association of Housing Foundation, and maintain an open maintain an open dialogue with the Foundation Greater Los Angeles conducts seminars on State, Federal dialogue with the Foundation regarding the regarding the nature of complaints received. and Local Fair Housing Laws and problems of housing. In nature of complaints received. order to bring up these issues in the local community, the City will sponsor a seminar at which the Apartment Association makes a presentation and initiates discussion of fair housing issues with local apartment owners and managers. Conexus A-9 Draft — July 7, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix A — Evaluation of Prior Housing Element Table A-2 Appropriateness of Housing Element Goals and Policies City of Diamond Bar 2001 -2007 Goal Policy Appropriateness GOAL 1 Consistent with the Vision Statement, preserve and conserve the existing housing stock and maintain Appropriate — retain. property values and residents' quality of life. Policy 1.1 Continue to offer home improvement and rehabilitation assistance to Appropriate — retain. low- and moderate -income households, including seniors and the disabled. Policy 1,2 Continue to use the Neighborhood Improvement Program to bring Appropriate — retain. substandard units into compliance with City codes and improve overall housing conditions in Diamond Bar, Policy 1.3 Promote increased awareness among property owners and residents of Appropriate — retain. the importance of property maintenance to long-term housing quality GOAL 2 Consistent with the Vision Statement, provide opportunities for development of suitable housing to Appropriate — retain. New program objectives must be incorporated meet the diverse needs of existing and future residents. to reflect future needs for the 2008 — 2014 planning period. Policy 2.1 Provide favorable home purchasing options to lower and moderate- Appropriate — retain. income households through County and other homebuyer assistance programs. Policy 2.2 Develop additional outreach and advertising to make more residents The City should continue existing outreach methods; additional aware of homebuyer assistance programs and to enhance program methods are not required. utilization. Policy 2.3 Maintain affordability controls on government -assisted housing units in Appropriate — retain. the City. Policy 2.4 Facilitate the development of second units as a means to provide Appropriate — retain. affordable housing opportunities in existing neighborhoods. GOAL 3 Provide adequate sites through appropriate land use and zoning designations to accommodate future Appropriate — retain. housing growth. Policy 3.1 Maintain an inventory of potential sites available for future housing Appropriate — retain. New program objectives must be incorporated development, to reflect future needs for the 2008 — 2014 planning period. Conexus A-10 Draft — July 7, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix A — Evaluation of Prior Housing Element Goal Policy Appropriateness Policy 3.2 Limit development of vacant Medium High Density (RMH) and High Appropriate — retain. Density (RH) designated properties to multi -family use. Policy 3.3 Integrate multi -family residential uses within the Tres Hermanos Appropriate — retain. Specific Plan. Policy 3.4 Coordinate with local colleges and universities in provision of housing Appropriate — retain. However, a program action is required to for faculty and staff. implement this policy (see Program 8). GOAL 4 Mitigate potential governmental constraints which may hinder or discourage housing development in Appropriate — retain. Diamond Bar. Policy 4.1 Continue to provide regulatory incentives and concessions to facilitate ! Appropriate — retain, affordable housing development in the City. Policy 4.2 Promote the expeditious processing and approval of residential projects Appropriate — retain. that meet General Plan policies and City regulatory requirements. Policy 4.3 Consider granting parking exceptions, on a case by case basis, for Appropriate — retain. multi -family projects. Pursuant to the City's Affordable Housing Incentives Ordinance, provide parking reductions for projects with an affordable housing component. Policy 4.4 Periodically review City regulations, ordinances, departmental Appropriate — retain. processing procedures and residential fees related to rehabilitation and/or construction to assess their impact on housing costs, and revise as appropriate. GOAL 5 Consistent with the Vision Statement, encourage equal and fair housing opportunities for all Appropriate — retain. economic segments of the community. Policy 5.1 Continue to enforce fair housing laws prohibiting arbitrary discrimination Appropriate — retain. in the building, financing, selling or renting of housing on the basis of race, religion, family status, national origin, physical handicap or other such circumstances. Policy 5.2 Direct persons with fair housing complaints to the appropriate Agency Appropriate — retain, for investigation and resolution. Policy 53 Encourage apartment managers and owners to attend fair housing Appropriate — retain. seminars offered by the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles. Conexus A-1 1 Draft — July 7, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix A — Evaluation of Prior Housing Element Table A-3 Residential Development Summary City of Diamond Bar 1998-2007 Conexus A-12 Draft — July 7, 2008 1998-2005 2006-2007 Project/Site General Plan/Zoning Density Very Low Low Mod Upper Total Low Low Mod Upper Total The "Country," a private gated community -Tracts RR/ R-1-40,000 Rural Residential 104 104 15 15 47850, 47851, 48487, 50314 and 51169 (Crystal 1du/acre Ridge, Oak Knoll, Emerald Ln, Woodbridge ct, Windmill Dr) Diamond Crest (Standard Pacific homes) at RPD -10;000/ RL Low Density 106 106 Diamond Point and Brea Canyon Road Residential (max.3du/ acre Various Custom homes in the "Country," a private RRIR-1-20,000 & A-2 1du/acre 7 7 gated community Diamond Hills (Pulte Homes) at Diamond Bar PA-2SP/ General Plan - Max. 129 129 Blvd and Tin Drive RPD -20,000 130 units Vantage (Brookfield Homes) at Grand Ave PA-3SP/ SP — Max. 200 units 160 160 Lavender and Vantage Dr SP 1194 Chisholm Trail RL/ R-1-8,000 Low Density 1 1 Residential (max.3du/ acre Second units 3 32 2 Totals 3 347 350 2 175 177 Conexus A-12 Draft — July 7, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix A — Evaluation of Prior Housing Element Table A-4 Progress in Achieving Quantified Objectives - 2001-2007 City of Diamond Bar Quantified oojectwe and progress for new construction reflect units built 1998-2005_ Der the nrevious RHNA cvrle Quantified Progress Program Category Objective 2001-05 2006-07 New Construction* Very Low 23 Low 17 3 2 Moderate 27 Above Moderate 76 347 175 Total 143 350 177 Rehabilitation Very Low Low 25 Moderate 25 Above Moderate Total 50 0 0 Conservation Very Low 76** 76 Low 82*** 82 Moderate 37*** 37 Above Moderate Total 195 195 Quantified oojectwe and progress for new construction reflect units built 1998-2005_ Der the nrevious RHNA cvrle City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix B - Residential Land Inventory Appendix B Residential Land Inventory 2006-2014 The detailed assumptions and methodology for the residential land inventory are provided below and summarized in Tables B-1. As noted in Chapter III, units built after January 1, 2006 are credited toward the RHNA allocation for the new planning period. Table A-3 in Appendix A summarizes housing units completed during 2006 and 2007. During these two years, two second units and 196 single-family homes were built. The second units are assigned to the moderate -income category since the typical apartment rent falls within the moderate category (see Table II -18 and Table II -20). The single-family homes and condos are assumed to be in the above moderate income category. Table B-1 summarizes approved projects and vacant parcels suitable for residential development. These parcels, shown on Figure B-1, can accommodate a total of 971 dwelling units. Market -rate rental apartments were assigned to the moderate -income category based on income limits for affordability categories and the rental market survey described in Chapter II (see Table II -18 and Table II -20). New for -sale units, both detached and attached, were assigned to the above -moderate category. Conexus B-1 Draft — July 7, 20D8 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix B - Residential Land Inventory Figure B-1 - Residential Land Inventory City of Diamond Bar FIGURE B-1 RESIDENTIAL LAND INVENTORY City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix B — Residential Land Inventory Table B-1 Residential Land Inventory City of Diamond Bar Conexus B-3 Draft — July 7, 2008 Potential Units by Income Category Site (Address/APN) General Plan Zoning Acreage Density Total VLJL Mod Upper ProjectsApprovedlNot Built Dairy drive thru 23671 Golden Springs High Density Res RH-PD 0.62 20 du/ac 9 9 Custom homes Various lots in Country Rural Residential R-1-40,000 1 du/ac 18 18 Custom homes Various lots in Country Rural Residential R-1-20,000 1 du/ac 6 6 Custom homes Various lots in Country Low Density Res R-1-8,000 3 du/ac 2 2 Vantage Vantage Dr, Specific Plan SP 14.3 12 dulac 20 remainder 20 South Pointe West End of Larkstone Specific Plan SP 34.52 3 du/ac 99 99 Yeh & Millennium End of Alamo Heights Rural Residential R-1-40,000 87.5 1 du/ac 53 53 Singh -Jewel Ridge End of Crooked Creek Low Density Res RL -PD 12,9 3 du/ac 1 1 16 1 1 16 Subtotal Vacant Sites 0 124 99 223 North End of DB 8706-008-013 and Caltrans Path Medium Density Commercial Planned Dev approx. 1.4 acres 12 du/ac Residential (CPD) 16 16 Tres Hermanos 8701-021-271/901/904; 8701-022- Planning Area 1- Specific Agriculture (A-2-1) 720 1 du/ 5 ac 270/273/901 Plan 144 144 Summitridge 8701-013-902 Low Density Residential Res Planned Dev (RPD- 1.25 3 du/ac 20,000-21J) 3 3 Behing LDS 8717-031-006 High Density Residential Limited Multiple Res (R3- approx. 1.4 acres 20 du/ac Church 8,000-25U) 28 28 Site D 8714-002-901 8714-002-900 8714-015- Public Facilities, Low Single Family Res; 30.19 ac, mixed 20 du/ac 902 8714-002-903 8714-015-001 Res, Commercial Commun.Com C-2 use w/10 ac. res 200 200 End of Fern Hollow 8293-001-022 Rural Residential Single Family Res (R1- 21.42 1 du/ac 10,000) 21 21 The Country at Various vacant lots for custom homes Rural Residential Single Family (R-1- 1 du/ac Shadow Canyon 40,000) 50 50 1850 S. Diamond 8713-007-003 High Density Residential Limited Multiple Res (R3- 13 20 du/ac Bar Blvd. 8,000-30U) 260 260 2335 S. Diamond 8292-009-004 Medium High Density Limited Multiple 1.5 16 dulac Bar Blvd. Residential Residential (R3) 21 21 Subtotal 0 669 74 743 Second Units 5 5 Totals 0 798 173 971 Conexus B-3 Draft — July 7, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix C - Homeless Services and Facilities Appendix C Homeless Services and Facilities Serving Diamond Bar LAHSA Inventory Programs in Pomona Agency Name House of Ruth, Inc_ Program Name: Transitional Living Shelter Program Type (� Target Families Population: Description House of Ruth provides up to 2 years of transitional shelter with case management for battered women and their children exiting from emergency shelters. Address Confidential Site Pomona , CA 91767 Agency Name City of Pomona Program Name: Pomona Transitional living Program Program Type (� Target Adult Men Population: Description Pomona transitional living is a 5 bed- transitinal housing program designed to achieve self-sufficiency and permanent housing_ The program offers case management , life skills training, job and houisn Address 505 South Garay Avenue Box 660 Pomona. CA 91766 Agency Name Inland Valley Council of Churches Program Name: Our House Shelter Program Type 21111111111111 1111111 Target Families Population: Description 30-90 day emergency shelter providing food, shelter, and classes. Provides access to social services and housing advocacy. Transitional housing is available for program canidates. Address 1753 North Park Avenue Pomona, CA 91768 Page 1 518/2008 Conexus C-1 Draft - July 7, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix C - Homeless Services and Facilities Agency Name PROTOTYPES Program Name: Pomona Apartments Transitional Housing Program Type Target Families Population: Description Mental health supportive services for women with HIVIAIDS. Address 837 East Arrow Highway Pomona, CA 91767 Agency Name PROTOTYPES Program Name: Women's Link Program Type Target Adult Women Population: Description Mental health supportive services for women with HIVIAIDS. Address 845 East Arrow Highway Pomona. CA 91767 Agency Name PROTOTYPES Program Name: Black Infant Health Program Type Target Families Population: Description Program provides free services to AA women, pregnant and/or parenting women, 18+ with a child under 2 years old, in the area or social support. referrals, and education. Address 168 West Willow Pomona, CA 91767 Page 2 5/8/2008 Conexus C-2 Draft — July 7, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix C - Homeless Services and Facilities Agency Name California Hispanic Commission On Alcohol And Drug Program Name: Year Round Program (Pomona) Program Type Target Population: Description Year Round Program March 16th through June 30th the following year, Address 310 East Foothill Boulevard Pomona, CA 91767 Agency Name Pomona Neighborhood Center Program Name: Winter Shelter Program Program Type Target Adults Population: Description Winter Shelter Program from December 1, 2005 to March 15, 2006) Address 999 West Halt Avenue Pomona , CA 91768 Agency Name Tri -City Mental Health Center Program Name: Tri -City Mental Health Center Outreach Team Program Type Target All Populations Population: Description Address 822 North Garey Pomona , CA 91767 Page 3 5/8/2008 Conexus C-3 Draft - July 7, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix C - Homeless Services and Facilities Agency Name The Salvation Army Program Name: Utility Assistance Program Program Type Target All Populations Population: Description The utility assistance program capacity is a LAHSA estimate. By Appointment ONLY! Call 909-623-1579 Address 490 East La Verne Avenue Pomona, CA 91767 Agency Name PROTOTYPES Program Name: Pomona Apartments - Permanent Housing Program Type Target Families Population: Description Address 831 East Arrow Highway Pomona, CA 91767 Agency Name Inland Valley Council of Churches Program Name: Gateway Transitional Housing Program Type Target Families Population: Description Address 1139 North Gordon Street Pomona, CA 91768 Page 4 5W2008 Conexus C-4 Draft — July 7, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix C - Homeless Services and Facilities Agency Name The Salvation Army Program Name: Food Distribution Program Program Type Target Families Population: Description Provides hot meal on Saturdays_ Address 490 East La Verne Avenue Pomona, CA 91787 Agency Name Behavioral Health Services Program Name: Ryan Manor Program Type Target Substance Abusers Population: Description Indivduals that complete residential substance abuse treatment. Address Via Verde Avenue Pomona, CA 91767 Agency Name Behavioral Health Services, Inc. Program Name: American Recovery Center Program Type Target Population: Description Address 2180 West Valley Boulevard Pomona , CA 91768 Page 5 518/2008 Conexus C-5 Draft — July 7, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix C - Homeless Services and Facilities Agency Name PROTOTYPES Program Name: Women's Center Program Type Target Adult Women Population: Description Address 845 East Arrow Highway Pomona . CA 91767 Agency Name City Of Pomona Program Name: Street Outreach Program Program Type Target All Populations Population: Description Address 505 South Garey Avenue Pomona . CA 91766 Agency Name PROTOTYPES Program Name: Women's Center- Shelter Plus Care -Tenant Based Program Type Target Population: Description Address Scattered Sites Pomona. CA 0 Page 6 5180008 Conexus C-6 Draft - July 7, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix C - Homeless Services and Facilities Agency Name Tri -City Mental Health Center Program Name: Shelter Pius Care - Tenant Based Project (City of Pomona) Program Type Target Population: Description Address Scattered Sites Pomona, CA 0 Agency Name Foothill AIDS Project Program Name: Shelter Plus Care - Tenant Based Project (City of Pomona) Program Type Target Population: Description Address Scattered Sites Pomona, CA 0 Page 7 51812008 Conexus C-7 Draft—July 7, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix C - Homeless Services and Facilities Conexus C-8 Draft - July 7, 2008 LAHSA Inventory Programs in Whittier Agency Name Southern California Alcohol R Drug Programs; Inc. Program Name: Awakenings Residential Program Program Type 01111 Target Disabled Population: Description Provide residential treatment and supportive services to deaf and hard of hearing men and women Services deliveredin ASL. Address 12322 Clearglen Avenue Whittier, CA 90605 Agency Name The Salvation Army Program Name: Santa Fe Springs Transitional Living Center Whittier Program Type Target Population: Description Serving single homeless women with children_ Comprehensive support services in a residential environment for up to 24 months, at no cost_ Address 12000 Washington Boulevard Whittier, CA 90606 Agency Name United Friends of the Children Program Name: Pathways to Independence - Coteau II Program Type Target Youth Papulation: Description Pathways offers transitional housing supportive services to foster youth ages 18-23. Address 93939 Coteau Drive Whittier, CA 96604 Page 1 5%8/2008 Conexus C-8 Draft - July 7, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix C - Homeless Services and Facilities Agency Name Southern California Alcohol & Drug Programs, Inc. Program Name: Foley House Program Type Permanent Supportive Housing for deaf] hard of heating substance Target Substance Abusers Population: 12322 Cleargien Avenue Description Residential treatment shelter for women and their children, Address 10511 Mills Avenue Whittier, CA 90604 Agency Name Southern California Alcohol & Drug Programs, Inc. Program Name: Awakenings Program for the Deaf - Temporary Residents Program Type Permanent Supportive Housing for deaf] hard of heating substance Target abusers in recovery_ Population: 12322 Cleargien Avenue Description Whittier, CA 90604 Address 12322 Clearglen Avenue Whittier, CA 90604 Agency Name Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc Program Name: Awakenings Program for the Deaf --Permanent Housing Program Type Target Population: Description Permanent Supportive Housing for deaf] hard of heating substance abusers in recovery_ Address 12322 Cleargien Avenue Whittier, CA 90604 Page 2 5/8/2008 Conexus C-9 Draft - July 7, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix C - Homeless Services and Facilities Agency Name Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc Program Name: Angel Step Inn - Whittier Program Type Target Population: Description Domestic Violence shelter for female substance abusees and their children. Address Confidential Site Whittier, CA 90604 Agency Name United Friends of the Children Program Name: Pathways to Independence - Ruoff Program Type Target Youth (18-24) Population: Description Pathways offers transtionat housing and supportive services to foster youth ages 18-23. Address 10215- 10231 Ruoff Avenue Whittier, CA 90604 Agency Name United Friends of the Children Program Name: Pathways to Independence - Coteau I Program Type Target Youth (18-24) Population: Description Pathways offers transitional housing and supportive services to foster youth ages 18-23. Address 13939 Coteau Drive Whittier, CA 90604 Page 3 5/8/2008 Conexus C-10 Draft - July 7, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix C - Homeless Services and Facilities Agency Name Southern California Alcohol And Drug Programs, Inc Program Name: Awakenings Program Type Target Population: Description Address 12322CleargienAvenue Whittier, CA 90604 Agency Name Southern California Alcohol And Drug Programs, Inc Program Name: Foley House Program Type Target Families with Children Population: Description Address -10511 Mills Avenue Whittier, CA 90604 Agency Name Southern California Alcohol And Drug Programs, Inc Program Name: Bud & Marcie's House Program Type Target Population: Description Address 9608 Regatta Avenue Whittier SA 90604 Page 4 5/8/2008 Conexus C-1 1 Draft — July 7, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix C - Homeless Services and Facilities Agency Name Program Name: Program Type Target Population: Description Address Whittier Area First Day Coalition Recovery From Homelessness Program Adults 12426 Whittier Boulevard Whittier, CA 90602 Agency Name First Day Program Name: Whittier Area Program Type Target Adults Population: Description Address 12426 Whittier Boulevard Whittier, CA 90601 Page 5 518/2408 Conexus C-12 Draft - July 7, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix D - Engineering Fees Appendix D Public Works Fees Conexus D-1 Draft — June 20, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix D - Public Works Fees y CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PUBLIC (WM (WORKS SCHEDULE RESOLtMON NQ 9COUNCIL 8-218 Aa1mJ�mmmff&= May S, 19" CATEGORY DESCRIPTION PLAN CHECK INSPECTION OTHER FEES/DEPOSITS AS-BUILTS Minor arnendments/corections/field $2,000.00 Minimum Deposit revisions made to improvement plans CERTIFICATE OF For any changes to final recorded maps after $2,000.00 Minimum Deposit CORRECTION approval and recordation CHANGE OF ADDRE,1--S Changes of individual address, assigning of new addresses t new subdivision) JI'OmDeposit CHANGE OF IMPROVEMENT Recalculation foes as if first PLANS Changes arade to Plan for to City approval subrWital CURB AND GLITTER Installation of curbs, gutters, or both within $85.00 $0,25115, public rithi-of-way $170.00 (2 Hour Min.) CURB DRAINIPARKWAY Curb cores/cuts for drainage control $255.00 (3 Hours) DRAIN One lot W0,00 DEDICATION/VACATION Residential (one lot) mrd all others 140,000 SF $1,250.00 10,000SF- ormte $3.000.00 DRAINAGE/ Projects with 50 CY of grading or less require PARKING LOTS drainage plan approval $170.00 f.2 $170.00 (2 hours) Quantity calculated-- cut + rill DRIVEWAY APPIROIACH Contimercral or Residential public driveway $85.00 (1 Hour) 5255.00 014ours) access DUMPS'TERS R."s-iA.W.. Ph -0 Trash dumpsters in public right-of-wiy $20.00lday OR S50.00/week ")599-LrA Conry h+VV3 Ph.. 0 (800)4Q-64.4 Residential (one, lot) and subdivisions One lot $600.00 EASEMENT CHECKING (tract/parcel) 1-10,OWSF 31250,00 10.000-ormote $3.000.00 ENGINEERING REVIEW ,Any engineering review or plan check not $2,000.00 Minimum Deposit previously listed orspecified Projetts In plan Cheek: EROSION CONTROL ALL projects between October I thou April 15 No Chorge PLANS are required to obtain approved erosion control projects with Permits: Plans 10% of Orading Plan Check 1170,00 (Z Hour Minimum) FOURTII AND ANY SUBSEQUENT SUBMITTALS Each subruittal of unresolved Plan checks S25510 each sheer OF O RIGINA LS(PRINTS GEOTECHNICAL AND For all $rading1subdivision projects and S12.000.00 Minimum Deposit GEOLOGICAL REPORTS iconsin)ctioninRcqriciedUse Area I Rinied 0!2712007 No I Conexus D-3 Draft - July 7, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix D - Public Works Fees CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PU BLIC WOR KS FE E SC HE DU LE MY COUNCIL 2s R@SQLU17t]rr NO, 98 2E May 5, 1948 CATEGORY DESCRIPTION PLAN CHECK INSPECTION OTHER FEES/DEPOSITS 5t)-IOOCY $191.40 50-100 cy S170.00 (2 Hour Min.) 101- 1,00oCY $191.44 plus $65.2W OO CY excess of 100 CY 101-1.(w cy 3160-50 Pitts $54.101100 CY excess of 100 CY 1,001- I Q OOO CY $777.60 plus Projects with 51 CY or greater require 53.WI,000 CY excess of 1,000 CY 1,041-10.000 CY $6..50.60 plus GRADIN(, grading plan approval and permit. $45.60!1,(104 CY excess of LOW CY Quantity Calculated = cut + fill 10.M I -10D,D00 CY $1.262.70 plus $32.0011,000 CY excess of IO,OOQCY 10,00 1 - I 00,OW CY $1.060.40 plus $29. t (Y IM) CY excess of 10,000 CY I OD,00 1- 500, 000 CY $4,142.00 plus $88.1011QA00 CY excess of 100,000 CY 100,001 or more $3,676.30 plus S72.GWI U00 CY excess of IQO X1 CY 500,001 or more 57,668.70 Pitts $88.1 OVI0.000CY excess of 540.000 CY HOUSE: NUMBERING Painting (muse numbers on public curbs $1,400 De oslI HYDROLOGY AND For all major grudingtsubdivision projects and $2.000.00 Minimum Deposit HYDRAULIC RRAX)RTS construction in Flood Hazard Area IMPROVEMENT Sewer. Storm Drnitt,StreetWaler $255.00 each SECURITYlAGREEMENIT Graditrg Band: $1.801CY up to 100,000 CY $0.9(VCY 100,001 CY or more IMPROVENITNT Raids rot sewer, stomp drains, steet water, Sewer/Stora! Drain/Street/Waled SECURITY AGREEMENT nxmumantation, subdivision, sradifig (,cut+fill) Mt,MtunlentatioiVSubdivisi ii: To be deternuried by Deputy City Manager INSPECTION Any field inspections not previously 12,000,00 Minimum Deposit listed or specified LANE CLOSVR£4 Work on private pruperty, block party, any $150,Mweek private use t-5 lots/parcels $1,0DO.00 6-I0lotstparoels $1,300.00 11 -25 lotstparcels $1,750.00 MAP ANALYSIS Tract Maps and Parcel Maps -Plan Check 26-50 lots7parcels 52,800.00 51-100 lots/parcels 54.350.00 101-1501ot4parcels $6,50Q00 151 ur more $6,500.00 !las $35,001lot over 150 Prhwd 612V2007 Page 2 Conexus D-4 Draft - July 7, 2008 City of Diamond Bar Housing Element Appendix D - Public Works Fees CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PUBLIC WORKS FEE SCHEDULE RESOUMy MCCN Ot 9928 may 3. 1498 CATEGORY DESCRIPTION PIAN CHECK INSPECTION OTHER FEESIOMSiTS MINOR LOT LINE lot line adjusuuents $2.000.00 Minimum Deposit ADJUSTMENT " MONITORING WELL 3170.00 (2 Hour Mia) OTHER ENGINEERING Any engineering reports not previously (xwcmd $2,000,00 Minimum Deposit REI'ORTS Major anvndnwiitslcorrecaonstclrangcs/ PLAN REVISIONS modifications made to improvement plans after $2.000.00 Minimum Deposit approval Any re -inspection due to failed inspeetions, REINSPECTION FEE corrections required, pre -mature inspections, or 585.00 (1 Hour) any extra requests All retaining walls greater than 3 ft. and 5170.00Iminimum 2 Hours) RETAINING WALLS withsurcharge $170.00 (minimum 2 Noma) Sae Badding and Sager) s Valusuion See Rudding and Sat ere'r Valuation Sheet Shaer PC donetapproved by Public Works Division SEPTIC TANK Inspection done.approved by Building & Safety 51,000.00 Deposit Plumbing Cie Department SEWER PLANS For all newer wcvk, publiclprivate $1.70tI.,F S2.((YI,F Mainline, Laterals 5255.00 Minimum $$40.00 Minimum Installation of sewer laterals only on No fee for lateral alone "* SEINER LITERAL public(private propeny See above for laterals involving, (Hain line improvements S2,601LF $340.00 Minimum City Fee $85.00 Saddle Permit Fre $195.00 SIDEWALK Cuts, removal replacement 485.00 0 Hour) 'i0.501.%' residcntial/comerciai $ 170.00 (2 Hour Minimum) 1-10,000 SF 0,1 YSF STREET PLANS For all new streets public/private $510.01IMin. $0V(SF 10.000 or mow SI X00.00 plus $510.00 Minimums $0.05ISFexcess of 10,0)0 SF STOCK PILING $170.00 (2 Hours) $170.07 (2 }tours) Rctcolion of dirt for an allocated n(A of tine, STORM DRAIN PLANS Fur all storm draut work, public/private, $ L7(ULF S2.6CYLF mainline, laterals $225.00 Minimum $300.00 Minimum STORM DRAIN Transfer to County Transfer. 5700.00ldtuin Ri ht-of•Wa •: $3,5001instr Printed 6'2712007 Pag. 3 Conexus D-5 Draft — July 7, 2008 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR JULY 15, 2008 CLOSED SESSION: 5:45 p.m. — Room CC -8 Public Comments on Closed Session Agenda ► Government Code Section 54956.9— Initiation of Litigation — One Case ► Government Code Section 54956.8 — Conference with Real Property Negotiator Property Address: Vacant land at Washington & Lincoln APN #871-9010-014,015 (portions) Agency Negotiator: City Manager Under Negotiation: Price and Terms CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Tanaka called the regular City Council meeting to order at 6:55 p.m. in The Government Center/SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA. CA/Jenkins stated that at 5:45 p.m. the City Council convened a Closed Session. No public comment was taken and no reportable action was taken on the items. On July 1, 2008 the City Council during Closed Session authorized the City to join in a lawsuit being brought by approximately 25 other cities in LA County against the County for excess property tax administration fees being charged to the cities. The lawsuit should be filed within the next month or so. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Allegiance. INVOCATION: the invocation. ROLL CALL: Everett and Mayor Tanaka. Troop 730 presented the Colors and led the Pledge of Ahmad H. Sakr, Ph.D, Islamic Education Center, gave Council Members Chang, Herrera, Tye, Mayor Pro Tem Staff Present: James DeStefano, City Manager; David Doyle, Asst. City Manager; Mike Jenkins, City Attorney; David Liu, Public Works Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Linda Magnuson, Finance Director; Nancy Fong, Community Development Director; Greg Gubman, Planning Manager; Ken Desforges, IS Director; Ryan McLean, Assistant to the City Manager; Rick Yee, Senior Engineer; Kimberly Molina, Associate Engineer; Marsha Roa, Public Information Manager; Patrick Gallegos, Management Analyst, and Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As Presented. JULY 15, 2008 PAGE 2 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS: NEW BUSINESS OF THE MONTH 1.1 M/Tanaka presented a Certificate Plaque to Michael Martinez, DPS (Document Protection Service), 745 S. Lemon Avenue, as New Business of the Month for July 2008. 2. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: None Offered. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Simon Cohen, 23631 Gold Nugget asked for increased patrolling in his neighborhood due to recent burglaries in the area. Nomaan Baig, 733 Summerwood Ave. Director and President, Institute of Knowledge, thanked M/Tanaka and his wife and others for attending the organization's groundbreaking ceremony and to staff for their help in obtaining approval to operate. Joseph Chu announced that a volunteer committee is offering instruction "Chinese as a Second Language" every Tuesday and Thursday evening beginning July 20 and continuing for six weeks. For further information please call 909-444-4388. Mary Matson asked the City Council to consider adding an extra deputy for a period of time to help alleviate the current crime wave. 4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS: CM/DeStefano stated that the Sheriff's Department has always been very active in D.B. Recently there has been a series of burglaries in the community as well as, in many other communities. Such events have peaks and valleys in every community and the Sheriff's Department has, as a result of the City Council's investment in a unique fingerprinting program, identified a variety of potential suspects who may be responsible for the increased activity. Since certain suspects have been placed in custody the wave has ended. Lt. Maxey reported that a position recently filled on the department was that of a Special Assignment Officer position funded by D.B. The 40 -hour non -relief car works from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Non -relief refers to a very experienced officer who works strictly in D.B. for 40 -hours at a much reduced cost to the City as opposed to a 56 -hour car with no relief at a much higher cost. There has been a significant positive impact as a result of implementing the non -relief car. Lt. Maxey explained that the area has experienced a dramatic increase in burglaries. The department was able to identify four suspects who were arrested along with 20 additional individuals who were also involved and as a result, there JULY 15, 2008 PAGE 3 CITY COUNCIL 5 A has been a drastic decrease in residential burglaries. While there has been a slight increase a suspect has been identified who is believed to be responsible. Once he is apprehended there should again be a marked decrease in burglaries. Burglaries are an issue everywhere. Crime in D.B. has not increased even though there has been a spike in activity. D.B. is attractive to burglars because of its high standard of living, high priced properties and goods. If citizens witness suspicious activity they should immediately call the Sheriff's Office to investigate. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 5.1 Concerts in the Park — Rodeo (Broadway) — July 16, 2008 — 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Drive. 5.2 Movies Under the Stars — Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles — July 16, 2008 — Immediately following Concerts in the Park event, Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Drive. 5.3 Planning Commission Meeting — July 22, 2008 — 7:00 p.m., AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive. 5.4 Concerts in the Park — Silverados (Country) — July 23, 2008 — 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Drive. 5.5 Movies under the Stars — Flushed Away - July 23, 2008 — Immediately following the Concerts in the Park event, Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Drive. 5.6 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting — July 24, 2008 — 7:00 p.m., AQMD/Government Center Hearing Board Room, 21865 Copley Drive. 5.7 Concerts in the Park — Jumpin Joz (Swing) — July 30, 2008 — 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Drive 5.8 Movies Under the Stars — Space Jam — July 30, 2008 — Immediately following Concerts in the Park event, Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Drive. 5.9 City Council Meeting — August 5, 2008 — 6:30 p.m., AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Tye moved, C/Chang seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Herrera, M/Tanaka None None Tye, MPT/Everett, JULY 15, 2008 PAGE 4 CITY COUNCIL 6.1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - Regular Meeting of July 1, 2008 —Approved as Submitted. 6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting of May 22, 2008. 6.3 RATIFIED CHECK REGISTER — dated June 26, 2008 through July 9, 2008 totaling $890,327.10. 6.4 APPROVED TREASURER'S STATEMENT — Month of May 2008. 6.5 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2008-30: GRANTING CONSENT AND JURISDICTION TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IN THE MATTER OF ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY KNOWN AS CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ANNEXATION NO. 2007-20 TO COUNTY LIGHTING DISTRICT LLA -1, DIAMOND BAR ZONE. 6.6 EXONERATION OF SURETY BOND NO. 734179S IN THE AMOUNT OF $600,000 POSTED BY JCCL-SOUTH POINTE WEST, LLC FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 63623 TO COMPLETE RECONSTRUCTION OF MORNING SUN AVENUE AND ASSOCIATED STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS. 6.7 APPROVED A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH INTERNATIONAL SERVICES, INC. FOR CROSSING GUARD SERVICES FROM AUGUST 1, 2008 THROUGH JULY 31, 2009 INCORPORATING A 3.1% CPI RATE INCREASE. 6.8 ACCEPTED WORK PERFORMED BY FS CONSTRUCTION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BATTING CAGES AT PETERSON AND PANTERA PARKS; DIRECTED THE CITY CLERKTO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND RELEASE THE RETENTION THIRTY-FIVE DAYS AFTER RECORDATION DATE. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None 8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: 8.1 APPROVAL OF MODIFICATIONS TO THE DIAMOND RIDE (DIAL -A -CAB) PROGRAM. PWD/Liu reported that the Diamond Ride program was established in 1995 and has proven to be a useful and much appreciated altemative mode of transportation. In order to maintain its fiscal integrity, staff presented City Council with a report on the state of the program. After carefully examining the existing program and evaluating public input, staff is recommending eight (8) modifications for Council's consideration: JULY 15, 2008 PAGE 5 CITY COUNCIL 1) Replace the current service area boundary with an expanded medical facilities boundary within a 20 mile radius of D.B. City Hall. 2) Approve users paying the meter fares once they pass the City Limits when traveling to non-medical facilities and/or destinations. 3) Eliminate subsidizing trips to shopping centers outside of the City's limits. 4) Eliminate trips to the Ontario Airport and Fullerton Amtrak Station. 5) Eliminate special trip request authorizations. 6) Make no changes to the 30 per -month per cardholder one-way trips. 7) No cost increases except as it relates to non-medical trips outside of the City's limits. 8) Review the Diamond Ride Program within 12 months. PWD/Liu requested that Council review the proposed changes and approve the modifications as presented. M/Tanaka asked if under the new program a rider who wished to travel outside of the City limits would be charged the "meter" rate. PWD/Liu responded affirmatively. Jerry Hamilton appealed to the City Council to act on behalf of seniors and disabled individuals who were fearful of speaking up for services they need. Robert Arceo, 23659 Golden Springs Dr., echoed Jerry Hamilton's words. He said his wife has Alzheimer's, dementia, and Parkinson's disease. He has been using the Dial -A -Ride on a daily basis for a long time. He is a veteran and believes veterans and relatives of individuals in rest homes should not have to pay. Don Sutton felt Kaiser -Baldwin Park should be considered within the "covered" area. Audrey Hamilton said that a lot of people live on very limited incomes and depend on Dial -A -Ride. The City Council tries to help people and should support its seniors and disabled as it supports other organizations. Debby Obregon said she is legally blind and her husband is totally blind. They depend on Dial -A -Ride and need more than 30 trips per month. JULY 15, 2008 PAGE 6 CITY COUNCIL Charles Jones depends on Dial -A -Ride to get him to his doctor appointments in Pomona and Claremont because he is on a very limited income. Al Rumpilla agreed with staff's recommendations #1 and 4; however, did not agree with recommendations 2, 3 and 5. He said he sent an eight page letter to each Council person in response to staff's recommendations. He said he was forced to go outside the boundaries for medical care and had to shop in other communities to get the best prices. He suggested that the Council extend special trips only to 45 miles and put the facilities on staff's list. M/Tanaka stated that the Council Members did receive his twelve page document. Mr. Rumpilla asked if he could comment on recommendations 6, 7 and 8. MTanaka advised Mr. Rumpilla that this time had expired. C/Tye said he must have misunderstood recommendation 1 based on what Mr. Rumpilla said. He asked if recommendation 1 would result in replacing the existing service boundary area with a medical facilities boundary consisting of a 20 -mile radius from City Hall. He also asked if that would eliminate the overlay of the current 10 -mile radius. PWD/Liu responded affirmatively. He referred to an overhead showing the existing service boundary highlighted in yellow (the current 10 -mile service area). Staff's recommendation is that the yellow area be replaced with an expanded medical facilities boundary (20 -mile radius depicted by the red circle). C/Tye said he had a problem with eliminating special trip request authorizations because he felt the program should be flexible and fluid. He agreed that the program should be reviewed in 12 months. He would like the Council to engage in a discussion as to how the program could be changed to allow 30 one-way trips per card holder by looking at what the numbers reveal and do what can be done to accommodate people with special needs — medical and otherwise. He agreed that the program could be dramatically improved by eliminating trips to the airport (an almost $1200 per month savings). This is a program that is being better utilized today because the community is getting older thus rendering more individuals eligible to take advantage of the program and, costs are prohibitive. Judging from what speakers have told the Council, this program is necessary and the City should do what it can with what it has. It is because gas prices have tripled that this program needs to be as flexible as possible and make it available to the neediest area of the community. There is an opportunity to fund this program and capitalize on exchanging with other communities for general fund dollars. There are 6320 seniors - 1342 people are registered for this program which means that 5,000 individuals are not using the program. Let JULY 15, 2008 PAGE 7 CITY COUNCIL us make this program flexible enough to accommodate the needs of the people that need to use the program. For example, Instead of 30 round trips it might help to make the card useful for 15 -days a month which in that case monitoring should be minimal. C/Herrera thanked staff for their work on recommending modifications to the program. She said she agreed with six of the eight recommendations but felt that items 5 and 7 would require additional discussion. For a certain number of residents in the community this program is in fact the primary source of transportation because of their circumstance and physical condition. She would like to see the Council modifythe program to accommodate those who use the program as their primary source of transportation. She would favor eliminating some of the amenities and keep the necessities. She would like to have the Council come up with specific parameters for Item 5 — "special trip requests", because she does not want staff caught in the middle of controversy and turmoil of whether or not to grant a request. She wants the City Council to make it very clear what parameters will be allowed for special requests and there should be special circumstances considered. In addition, she felt that further discussion was needed on Item 7. M/Tanaka felt staff had done an excellent job with its proposed recommendations. He believed that most recommendations should be implemented and the program revisited in a shorter period of time to further assess budget matters. MPT/Everett stated that although he would like to accommodate all Diamond Ride users, respecting the seniors, veterans and others, Council has to sort this out in a practical manner because the City has a limited amount of Prop A funds that not only go to the Diamond Ride program but is also used to subsidize other methods of transportation and traffic mitigation. PWD/Liu responding to MPT/Everett stated that each cardholder within one household is allowed 30 trips per month. M/Tanaka clarified that if both cardholders leave the house at the same time for the same destination it is counted as one trip. MPT/Everett felt it was the type of program that needed to be thoughtfully considered with the outcome reaching carefully considered policies. He empathized with each person making more than 30 individual trips. In his opinion, the Council must consider this program as a "supplemental" program even though he understands it is primary for many. He felt the most significant exception was the ability to pay and would like a program that would allow for exceptions based on income. He said he was concerned about limiting shopping to the City limits only. He would prefer to augment the service area boundary which would provide latitude for shopping outside of the City along with the medical facilities boundary to a 20 -mile radius. The JULY 15, 2008 PAGE 8 CITY COUNCIL riders should decide how they want to use their 30 or 60 trips. C/Chang believed that Dial -A -Ride was one of the best programs offered by southern California cities and has been receiving compliments from other cities and the residents. Americans are very kind, generous and compassionate. Dial -A -Ride is typically that kind of program. However, this program was designed to provide individuals over 60 -years of age and the physically challenged more comfort and convenience. Everyone has different needs and it is impossible that any government program can fulfill all needs. The City has a budget and must face the reality of how much it can afford to spend. This program works and provides a great service and the budget for this program consists of taxpayer monies so the program has to be fiscally monitored on behalf of the taxpayers. Staff did a wonderful job preparing recommendations to better monitor the program to ensure those in need would be provided the necessary medical and shopping needs within certain limitations. He commended the recommendation to extend the boundaries to a 20 -mile radius. If someone really needs to go outside the boundaries for special medical needs, the Council and staff should determine whether the budget will allow for special needs by placing the money into a special consideration category and consider special needs on a case-by-case basis. C/Chang moved to accept staff's recommendations with the exception of special medical needs consideration and direct staff to provide a recommendation for monitoring the special medical needs category. M/Tanaka asked how Diversified allowed more than 30 trips per month per cardholder. PWD/Liu responded that during the last fiscal year from September 2007 through April 2008 there was a lack of monitoring of use by the cardholders due to change in the company's management and computer software. Staff brought the error to the attention of the service provider who agreed to reimburse D.B. for the costs. PWD/Liu responded to C/Tye that discussions regarding method of repayment were ongoing. C/Tye responded to M/Tanaka that if 13 individuals were using the program outside of the boundaries because of necessity the City should be flexible in that regard. As to MPT/Everett's consideration of treating this strictly as a supplemental program he wanted to know how the City would determine that. The point of reconsidering the program would be to relieve staff of monitoring duties and have less not more monitoring. He felt there was no one in D.B. who would consider abusing the program — folks are using the program out of necessity. The question is what is the best use of the money? The program is using only half of the budget. This is not something that requires increasing taxes. The '/z cent tax measure was approved in 1980 for JULY 15, 2008 PAGE 9 CITY COUNCIL programs just like the Dial -A -Ride program and D.B. has been innovative in putting this program together and people are using it. The City needs to fine-tune the program and he felt the Council was very close to eliminating some of the areas that were probably never meant to be a part of the program. He would like to see the 10 -mile radius remain in place; he would also like to have the overlay for the 20 -mile medical radius so there is no exception required; and, perhaps overlay that with a 50 -mile medical special request radius for the next fiscal year. This would eliminate a judgmental aspect that staff is concerned with because it would be decided by the Council's parameters. MPT/Everett said he was opposed to any additional staff oversight on the supplemental. His point was that supplemental was a joint responsibility for staff and Council to look at all options available through Foothill Transit and Diamond Ride and not just focus on the one that is most convenient. Foothill Transit is very wheel -chair and site impaired friendly. His objective was to have individuals use discounted transit fares whenever possible and then use Diamond -Ride collaboratively or separately. He would prefer that the matter come back to Council at the next meeting outlining special parameters and at some level he views special needs as a fundamental parameter for exception. C/Herrera suggested approval of staffs recommendations with elimination of recommendations 5 and 7 for further consideration. C/Tye asked how C/Herrera would feel about an overlay with respect to recommendation 1 to extend special medical requests to 50 miles. C/Herrera stated that she would rather leave recommendation 1 as proposed and consider special medical needs under recommendation 5 at a later date. Following further discussion by Council, C/Chang moved, C/Herrera seconded, to approve recommendations 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 (amended for a six- month review instead of a 12 month review) and 8, and continue recommendations 5 and 7 for further consideration at a future City Council meeting. MPT/Everett said he would prefer to have the entire matter brought back for discussion at the next City Council meeting because to him the lynchpin is the "special trip request" and the "30 -trip" issue. C/Herrera indicated that it was her impression that the Council would be discussing recommendations 5 and 7 at its next meeting. JULY 15, 2008 PAGE 10 CITY COUNCIL Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Herrera, Tye, M/Tanaka NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MPT/Everett ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None CM/DeStefano asked for clarification with respect to Council's direction to staff for items 5 and 7 since the primary concern for discussing the program was the lack of specificity with respect to special needs trips. It is very difficult for staff to come up with an appropriate set of policy directives to eliminate unnecessary interpretations and retain the framework the Council is looking for to expand the program while remaining fiscally responsible. He asked for more detailed input from Council in order for staff to be clear on its intended direction. M/Tanaka said he liked all eight of the recommendations proposed by staff. He would prefer to see cardholders take advantage of other options rather than rely totally on the Dial -A -Ride program. He also favored recommendation 7 during the six month evaluation of the 30 -trips per month. C/Tye said he preferred to take staff out of the business of having to make judgments by saying that the 50 -mile radius overlay the 20 mile radius for special medical requests. His other recommendation would be to eliminate the specific number of trips to cut down significantly on the trip monitoring. For example, give the rider 15 -days so that the rider can budget their own time. C/Herrera said she agreed with an "exception" overlay of 45 or 50 miles for Item 5. She was uncertain about the number of trips for Item 7 but felt there needed to be flexibility with respect to trips because of the data. In general, the program is working with very few exceptions. C/Chang reiterated that the criteria used for the Neighborhood Improvement program should work for the Dial -A -Ride program. He agreed with an exception overlay for special needs. He felt there should be a ceiling of 30 - trips per day and an exception for the special needs group within a certain budget such as five "special medical needs" trips per month. 8.2 ADOPT INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 04(2008): PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 PROHIBITING CERTAIN GROUP RESIDENTIAL USES INCONSISTENT WITH RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND PROVIDING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROVISIONS FOR THE DISABLED AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. CA/Jenkins stated that in light of the proliferation of these types of uses in other southern California communities and in light of some of the recent activity within the City, staff would like to undertake a study of the City's current zoning provisions pertaining to Group Residential uses and to JULY 15, 2008 PAGE 11 CITY COUNCIL perhaps recommend to the City Council, changes in those provisions due to the latest legal developments. Due to the complexity of this matter, a thoughtful revision of the Development Code will take time. As a result and in order to prevent the establishment of uses that may harm the character of the City's single family residential neighborhoods while staff is considering changes to the current Development Code provisions, staff is recommending the attached Urgency Ordinance which would place an initial 45 -day moratorium on certain specified new group residential uses. The Ordinance may be extended beyond 45 days after a Public Hearing for an addition 10 months and 15 days. If necessary, it may be extended for an additional year. Under the Ordinance there is a provision that would allow disabled persons applying for an opportunity for reasonable accommodation if necessary. He noted that nothing in the Ordinance addresses or in any respect alters the Municipal Code provision that governs Child Daycare Facilities and/or Adult Day Care Facilities as those terms are defined in the City's Code. Adoption of this Ordinance would provide an opportunity for the City and community to evaluate the City's needs, evaluate the City's Code provisions in light of current law, give the community an opportunity to participate in public hearings regarding what is both lawful and most appropriate for the City's single family neighborhoods and allow the City to revise its ordinances to better tailor and address existing and anticipated impacts in full compliance with Fair Housing laws. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Interim Ordinance. Staff will return to the City Council within 35 days with a 10 -day report on what staff proposes to do to engage in a study; and, with a public hearing within 45 days for an anticipated extension of the ordinance. There was no one present who wished to speak on this matter. C/Herrera moved, C/Chang seconded, to adopt Interim Ordinance No. 04(2008). Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Herrera, Tye, MPT/Everett, M/Tanaka NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None 9. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS: C/Tye said it was a privilege for him to participate in the Regional Chamber of Commerce changing of the guard. He congratulated Past President AzizAmeri and incoming President Larry Black. He congratulated Pastor Bob Stebe on reaching his 25th anniversary in the ministry. Institute of Knowledge held its groundbreaking on Sunday. He asked that M/Tanaka adjourn tonight's meeting in memory of Jack Newe, a gentleman and a gentle man. Kathleen Newe and her family have his thoughts and prayers as well. r - JULY 15, 2008 PAGE 12 CITY COUNCIL C/Chang extended condolences to the Newe family. Jack Newe was involved in community affairs for many years and had his business in the City for 35 -years. He is respected and admired and his passing is a great loss for the community. He wished everyone a safe and happy summer. C/Herrera echoed congratulations to incoming Chamber President Larry Black. She thanked CDD/Rose and crew for the fabulous 4th of July celebration. The fireworks this year were better than ever before. 9,000 close friends participated and everyone including residents from neighboring cities enjoyed the show and the camaraderie. She received a response from Dexter McBride that he and Grace are doing very well in their new Oklahoma location. If anyone wants his address please contact her. She too extended her condolences to Jack Newe's family. Jack was a really great guy. In 1999 C/Chang organized a trip to China and Jack and Kathleen Newe enjoyed the trip. The group visited many temples and Jack climbed the stairs to the top in each instance. Jack Newe will be greatly missed. MPT/Everett thanked tonight's speakers. He and M/Tanaka serve on the Public Safety Committee and discussed the recent burglaries during the regular Monday meeting. He spoke about the benefits of the continuing Neighborhood Watch Programs and the efforts of the Sheriff and Fire Departments. He also extended his sympathy to Kathleen Newe and their 10 children, 31 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was dedicated to his family, his church, his business and this community and his legacy continues. M/Tanaka rode in the Lanterman Developmental Center Independence Day parade and congratulated staff for a wonderful 4th of July concert and fireworks show. He stated that Deputy St. Amant presented the Neighborhood Watch and Emergency Preparedness message to the D.B. Seniors last week; he attended the first Concerts in the Park and Movie Under the Stars. M/Tanaka congratulated Larry Black and his Chamber board; he attended the groundbreaking ceremony at the Institute of Knowledge; Jack Newe's funeral mass was well -attended. He again sent his condolences to Kathleen Newe and the Newe family. Jack Newe was a kind and generous man who will be missed. The Racquet Ball Club Drive signal dedication was held by the Tennis Club Homeowner's Association; he and MPT/Everett attended the Public Safety meeting. He thanked Mr. Sutton and Boy Scouts from Troop 730 for presentation of the colors this evening. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, M/Tanaka adjourned the regular City Council meeting at 9:50 p.m. in memory of Jack Newe and John Issacs. TOMMYE CRIBBINS, CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this day of , 2008. JACK TANAKA, MAYOR Amended Agenda No. 6.1 JULY 15, 2008 PAGE 9 CITY COUNCIL increasing taxes. The '/z cent tax measure was approved in 1980 for programs just like the Dial -A -Ride program and D.B. has been innovative in putting this program together and people are using it. The City needs to fine-tune the program and he felt the Council was very close to eliminating some of the areas that were probably never meant to be a part of the program. He would like to see the 10 -mile radius remain in place; he would also like to have the overlay for the 20 -mile medical radius so there is no exception required; and, perhaps overlay that with a 50 -mile medical special request radius for the next fiscal year. This would eliminate a judgmental aspect that staff is concerned with because it would be decided by the Council's parameters. MPT/Everett said he was opposed to any additional staff oversight on the supplemental. It is a joint responsibility bv us all to look at all transportation opportunities we have, such as Foothill Transit and not just focus on the one that we are most comfortable with and is convenient Foothill Transit is very wheel -chair and site impaired friendly. His objective was to have individuals use discounted transit fares whenever possible and then use Diamond -Ride collaboratively or separately. He would prefer that the matter come back to Council at the next meeting outlining special parameters and at some level he views special needs as a fundamental parameter for exception. C/Herrera suggested approval of staff's recommendations with elimination of recommendations 5 and 7 for further consideration. C/Tye asked how C/Herrera would feel about an overlay with respect to recommendation 1 to extend special medical requests to 50 miles. C/Herrera stated that she would rather leave recommendation 1 as proposed and consider special medical needs under recommendation 5 at a later date. Following further discussion by Council, C/Chang moved, C/Herrera seconded, to approve recommendations 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 (amended for a six- month review instead of a 12 month review) and 8, and continue recommendations 5 and 7 for further consideration at a future City Council meeting. MPT/Everett said he would prefer to have the entire matter brought back for discussion at the next City Council meeting because to him the lynchpin is the "special trip request" and the "30 -trip" issue. C/Herrera indicated that it was her impression that the Council would be discussing recommendations 5 and 7 at its next meeting. Agenda lqu. 6, <. a,l MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR HOUSING ELEMENT WORKSHOP OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 27, 2008 CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairman Torng called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. in Room CC -8 of the South Coast Air Quality Management District/Government Center, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Kwang Ho Lee, Kathleen Nolan, and Vice Chairman Tony Torng. Absent: Commissioner Jack Shah and Chairman Steve Nelson were excused. Also present: Nancy Fong, Community Development Director; Greg Gubman, Planning Manager; Ann Lungu, Associate Planner; David Alvarez, Planning Technician; Kimberly Molina, Associate Engineer; Greg Gregg Kovacevich, Assistant City Attorney; Anthony Santos, Management Analyst; and Stella Marquez, Senior Administrative Assistant. A DRAFT 2008 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE (continued from May 13, 2008): John Douglas, Planning Consultant, summarized the May 13, 2008, presentation. CDD/Fong responded to VC/Torng that Diamond Bar has no homeless shelter or center, and the most recent LA County inventory of homeless indicated no evidence of homeless individuals in the City. However, the City must provide for facilities to house the homeless in its land use regulations even if there is no determined need. Mr. Douglas explained to C/Nolan that every two years a "point in time" homelessness survey is required under federal law. In LA County the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority conducts the surveys. The most recent survey was conducted in January 2007 by sending teams into the field on two or three consecutive nights to areas where it was expected homeless individuals would be found. In addition, individuals in shelters were counted. It is very difficult to count people living in parks and riverbeds, etc. Almost 95 percent of Diamond Bar is zoned residential and residential zoning includes group homes by right which means that the entire City may be open to providing that type of shelter. MAY 27, 2008 PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP Mr. Douglas said that the focus on this law and most other laws that relate to the Housing Element is not necessarily on what "is," but what the zoning allows. So, the question is, does the City's zoning allow a non-profit to open up a homeless shelter someplace in the City. CDD/Fong said the City would let the property owners know that the property was being rezoned to allow for a homeless shelter. Mr. Douglas said it was a two-step process: Amend the Zoning Code, which would require public hearings and City Council action. If the Code were amended to allow homeless shelters in certain areas it would be a simple process for individuals to go to the counter at City Hall and go through plan check. CDD/Fong said that another option/opportunity would be to arrange with a non-profit agency to provide shelter for homeless individuals if HCD would approve such a scenario. Mr. Douglas said that all cities are subject to the law so that no one jurisdiction gets burdened by more than its fair share. Mr. Douglas reiterated to C/Lee that the state's Housing Law sets forth what every city has to include in its Housing Element of the General Plan. The State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has the authority to review and give its opinion as to whether or not it complies with state law, which differentiates the Housing Element from every other element of general plans. If the state does not certify the City's Housing Element, jurisdictions that take advantage of grant programs could lose their eligibility for those grant funds. The other concern is that if the State says that the Housing Element is not in compliance it creates a possible legal exposure if someone were to sue the City because the General Plan was not in compliance with state law. A few jurisdictions have been sued on those grounds. Mission Viejo was sued a couple of years ago and the court ordered that jurisdiction to amend their Housing Element and to rezone property. C/Lee asked if there was a certain percentage of low, medium and high density the City must have. Mr. Douglas said the formula was not based on percentages, but on the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) fair share allocation. On that basis, Diamond Bar's allocation was for 463 lower income units and Diamond Bar does not currently have any capacity because the maximum density for the City is 20 units per acre. C/Lee asked if there were any candidates and CDD/Fong said there was no 15 -acre parcel available. C/Lee asked how it could be done and CDD/Fong said that the City had to demonstrate that it would look into alternatives. For example, KMart is an area that could be considered in the future as a specific plan with a mixed-use that would include residential units. The City would not be penalized if no one wanted to build the units but the City has to demonstrate that it could be accomplished by setting aside enough acreage to accommodate the necessary units. MAY 27, 2008 PAGE 3 PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP Mr. Douglas said that the state is requiring the City to have a program so that within the Housing Element there is a "program" commitment to evaluate potential sites over the next couple of years and select appropriate areas for zone change. C/Lee asked if there was any mixed-use development in Diamond Bar and CDD/Fong responded that there was no vertical mixed-use. KMart could be redeveloped as a mixed-use development with commercial, residential and institutional components. The City would have to create zoning for vertical mixed use. Mr. Douglas pointed out that Rancho Cucamonga recently built a new project across from city hall at Haven and Foothill that contains retail on the ground floor with two levels of apartments above. Brea, Tustin, and other cities have these types of mixed-use projects. C/Lee had concerns with vertical mixed-use zones because he felt it was not good for the type of living environment that Diamond Bar currently enjoys. He would not have the same kind of concerns if a mixed use environment was spread over a larger area. C/Nolan respectfully disagreed with C/Lee. Diamond Bar is out of land and the topography of Diamond Bar is unlike that of Los Angeles. CDD/Fong said it would depend on the mix of use because the uses would have to be compatible. C/Nolan said it seemed to be a desirable trend for those who wanted to be in a livable City that offered those types of amenities. C/Lee said that land use is very limited in Diamond Bar and he is concerned that there are already many people living in the City. The number one problem is traffic. Mr. Douglas continued speaking about CDGB funding, Section 8 rental assistance, and other programs that would continue. C/Nolan asked if there were any significant changes in the Housing Element since the last presentation and Mr. Douglas said that there were no substantive changes. C/Nolan asked what percentage Diamond Bar was built -out and CDD/Fong referred the Commission to the Land Inventory Appendix B that lists potential vacant sites that might be available. Diamond Bar has only a few relatively small sites. The inventory contains more than enough to meet the RHNA number except that most of the sites are either moderate or upper. It does not mean that one of the sites could not be designated for low and very low income — affordable housing. MAY 27, 2008 PAGE 4 PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP CDD/Fong indicated to VC/Torng that the Housing Element is updated each six years. However, the General Plan must be reported to the state annually and part of the General Plan report is the Housing Element. C/Lee asked what people could sue the City for and ACA/ Kovacevich said that if a homeless shelter was not zoned by right it could be grounds for suing the City. The most the court could do under that scenario would be to order the City to identify a site or issue a permit. Also, courts generally award attorney's fees and ultimately advocating no responsibility to the court. Cities have much less control over what will happen if the responsibility is ceded to a court. That is why it is important to try and reach the goals and timeline for getting the Housing Element certified. In short, if the City has not done what it is supposed to do a judge that knows nothing about the City would end up deciding the matter for the City were the City to lose its case. Therefore, it is incumbent upon the City to do what it can to try and achieve those goals and do so in good faith. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None Offered. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Planning Commission, Vice Chairman Torng adjourned the Housing Element Workshop at 6:50 p.m. Attest: Respectfully Submitted, Nancy Fong, munity evelopment Director To orng, Vic airman Ac; e!idc' NC). �; . L `;D MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 10, 2008 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management District/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Nolan led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Kwang Ho Lee; Kathleen Nolan; Jack Shah; Chairman Steve Nelson. Absent: Vice Chairman Tony Torng was excused. Also present: Greg Gubman, Planning Manager; David Alvarez, Planning Technician; David Meyer, Planning Consultant; and Stella Marquez, Senior Administrative Assistant. 2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None 3.- APPROVAL -OF AGENDA: --- --As presented.- 4. resented. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: 4.1 Minutes of the Housing Element Workshop of May 27, 2008. 4.2 Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 27, 2008. C/Lee moved, C/Nolan seconded to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Lee, Nolan NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Shah, Chair/Nelson ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Torng 5. OLD BUSINESS: None 6. NEW BUSINESS: None JUNE 10, 2008 PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSION 7. PUBLIC HEARING: 7.1 Development Review No. 2007-12 and Minor Variance No. 2007-02 — Underthe authority of Development Code Section 22.48 and 22.52, this was a request to construct a 6,753 square foot, three-story single-family residence with an attached 968 square foot garage. The Minor Variance request was to reduce the required front yard setback from 30 feet to 24 feet. The subject property is zoned RR (40,000) and contains 50,965 gross square feet (1.17 acres) of land area. PROJECT ADDRESS: PROPERTY OWNER APPLICANT: 2690 Indian Creek Road Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Slobodan and Branka Batricevich 2656 Indian Creek Road Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Simon Shum, AIA S&W Development, Inc. 20272 Carrey Road Walnut, CA 91789 PC/Meyer presented staff s report and recommended Planning Commission approval of Development Review No. 2007-12 and Minor Variance No. 2007-02, based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. PC/Meyer reiterated to C/Lee that the building envelope follows the finish grade. He again pointed out the area using the three-dimensional plan and further indicated that it complies with the City's standard 35 feet measurement from finished grade. C/Nolan asked if a reduction of the building footprint was considered in place of reducing the front yard setback and PC/Meyer stated that the house is comparatively smaller than surrounding dwellings and the code provides for the minor deviation due to the steepness of the slope which would require additional retaining walls and would impact protected onsite trees. Staff felt that overall, the excellent design offered less negative impact to the lot. JUNE 10, 2008 PAGE 3 PLANNING COMMISSION Chair/Nelson commented that the three dimensional photos were most helpful and were very well done. He suggested staff retain copies to show as examples to other applicants. There were no ex parte disclosures. Chair/Nelson opened the public hearing. Simon Shum thanked Chair/Nelson for his kind words and staff for an excellent explanation of a difficult project. With no one else present who wished to speak on this item, Chair/Nelson closed the public hearing. C/Lee moved, C/Nolan seconded, to approve Development Review No. 2007-12 and Minor Variance No. 2007-02, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Lee, Nolan, Shah, Chair/Nelson NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Torng 7.2 Development Review No. 2008-05 AND Minor Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-07 — Under the authority of Development Code Sections 22.48 and 22.56, this was a request to remodel and repair fire damage and add 2,270 square feet of living area to an existing single-family residence; and, to construct a detached 475 square foot gazebo over an existing single -story accessory structure. The subject property is nonconforming in that the existing front yard setback is less than 30 feet. The applicant requested approval of a Minor Conditional Use Permit to expand the size of the non- conforming structure. The subject property is zoned RR (40,000) and contains 65,340 gross square feet (1.5 acres) of land area. PROJECT ADDRESS PROPERTY OWNER 22835 Ridge Line Road Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Dr. George Madanat 22835 Ridge Line Road Diamond Bar, CA 91765 JUNE 10, 2008 PAGE 4 PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICANT: Agop Khanjian 272 N. Michigan Avenue Pasadena, CA 91106 PC/Meyer presented staff's report and recommended Planning Commission approval of Development Review No. 2008-05 and Minor Conditional use Permit No. 2008-07, based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. There were no ex parte disclosures. Chair/Nelson opened the public hearing. With no one present who wished to speak on this item, Chair/Nelson closed the public hearing. C/Nolan moved, C/Lee seconded, to approve Development Review No. 2008-07, based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS NOES: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS Nolan, Lee, Shah, Chair/Nelson None VC/Torng 7.3 Development Review No. 2008-09 and Tree Permit No. 2008-02 — Under the authority of Development Code Sections 22.48 and 22.38, this was a request to construct a new 4,754 square foot, two-story single family residence with an attached 770 square foot garage. The subject property is a 54,014 square foot (1.24 acres) parcel within the RR (40,000) zoning district, with an underlying GP Land Use Designation of Rural Residential. Tree Permit No. 2008-02 was requested to protect and preserve an existing Coast Live Oak tree within the project area. PROJECT ADDRESS PROPERTY OWNER 22738 Clear Creek Diamond bar, CA 91765 Ashley Tran 8940 Deira Lane Anaheim, CA 92804 JUNE 10, 2008 PAGE 5 PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICANT: Paul Kaitz PK Development 2739 Steeplechase Lane Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PT/Alvarez presented staffs report and recommended Planning Commission approval of Development Review No. 2008-09 and Tree Permit No. 2008-02, Findings of Fact, and subject to conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. C/Nolan asked if it was commonplace to bring a project before the Commission before the laundry list was corrected. PM/Gubman said it was at the pleasure of the Commission to ask that the project be brought back with revisions. The project was approved in 2002 without revisions. Staff is looking at the project from a 2008 perspective and has identified certain design issues that are relatively minor in issue and can be addressed during plan check. Staff asks that the Commission defer these items to staff to assist the designer to address the comments. Chair/Nelson said he was concerned about these types of projects because it resides immediately adjacent to a large natural open space area and the landscape plan does not speak to the use of non-invasive plants. He would be comfortable leaving it to staff with staffs assurance that no invasive plants would be allowed. He agreed with C/Nolan that it would be helpful for the Commission to be given copies of the landscape plans. PM/Gubman assured the Commission that resources were available to staff to ensure use of proper materials. There were no ex parte disclosures. Chair/Nelson opened the public hearing. With no one present who wished to speak on this item, Chair/Nelson closed the public hearing. C/Lee moved, C/Shah seconded, to approve Development Review No. 2008-09 and Tree Permit 2008-02, Findings of Fact, and conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. JUNE 10, 2008 PAGE 6 PLANNING COMMISSION D a 10 AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Lee, Nolan, Shah, Chair/Nelson None VC/Torng PLANNING COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None Offered. STAFF COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 9.1 Public Hearinq dates for future projects. PM/Gubman reported that at its June 3 meeting, the City Council adopted the 2008/2009 Fiscal Year Budget that included certain reclassifications. Beginning in July, PT/Alvarez will ascend to Assistant Planner. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: As listed in tonight's agenda. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Planning Commission, Chairman Nelson adjourned the regular meeting at 7:35 p.m. Attest: Respectfully Submitted, Greg Gubman, Planning Manager Steve Nelson, Chairman CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION S.C.A.Q.M.D./THE GOVERNMENT CENTER HEARING BOARD ROOM 21865 Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 JUNE 26, 2008 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Low called the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the SCAQMD/Government Center Hearing Board Room, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Chair Herndon led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Dave Grundy, Ted Owens, Vice Chairman Lew Herndon and Chairman Ruth Low. Absent: Commissioner Benny Liang was excused. Staff Present: Anthony Jordan, Parks and Maintenance Superintendent; Christy Murphey, Recreation Supervisor II; Mickey McKitrick, Recreation Coordinator; Marisa Somenzi, Senior Administrative Assistant. PRESENTATION OF 2008 YOUTH SOCCER SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS RECESS: Chair/Low recessed the meeting at 7:10 p.m. RECONVENE: Chair/Low reconvened the meeting at 7:23 p.m. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE: None CALENDAR OF EVENTS: As listed in the agenda. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of Minutes for the May 22, 2008 Regular Meeting. C/Grundy moved, VC/Herndon seconded, to approve the Minutes of the May 22, 2008 Regular meeting as presented. Without objection, the motion was so ordered with C/Liang absent. 2. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 2.1 RECREATION PROGRAM REPORT — RSII/Murphey VC/Herndon asked how many participated in the DB4-Youth Teen Night and RSII/Murphey responded 150. VC/Herndon asked if staff could JUNE 26, 2008 PAGE 2 P&R COMMISSION compare monthly facilities income with same month and previous year and RSII/Murphey said she would do so. RSII/Murphey responded to C/Owens that there are 36 Adult Basketball Teams this season. 2.2 PARKS REPORT — PMS/Jordan PMS/Jordan indicated to Chair/Low that there were no issues with copper wiring theft this month. To C/Grundy PMS/Jordan indicated that there has been very little graffiti and vandalism and felt it was merely a lull in this type of activity. 2.3 2009 CPRS Conference in Santa Clara — CSD/Rose reported that early bird registration is due September 12. Those interested in attending the conference next March should so advise SAA/Somenzi by the next Commission meeting. C/Grundy asked if the City was applying for awards and CSD/Rose responded that the application would come to the City in November. There are several projects being worked on between now and October so if any of those projects such as Phase II of the Trails project meets the standard the City may apply. 2.4 CIP PROGRAM AND SPECIAL PROJECTS REPORT — CSD/Rose a. Batting Cages at Peterson and Pantera Parks — near completion. There is a drainage issue at Pantera Park. Staff meets with the contractor next Monday to attempt to resolve the issue. b. Trail Access at Steep Canyon at Clear Creek Canyon and at the Diamond Bar Center — Contract awarded on June 17. Construction to commence mid-July and completion expected in early to mid October. C. Sycamore Canyon Park Trail — Phase III — In design phase. d. Storage Container Pad at Pantera Park — Construction contract awarded 6/17/08. e. New Cell Site at Diamond Bar Center — work in progress. Two cabinets will be installed for which the City will receive $2,000 per month for each cabinet. A mono -elm will be installed in the grassy area on the easterly side of the parking lot — one for each cell site. f. Emergency Generator Project at DBC — Construction contract awarded 6/17/08. g. Sycamore Canyon Park Trail — Phase IV — in design phase. h. Sycamore Canyon Park ADA Retrofit Phase IV — Conceptual design completed. The cost estimate was high and staff asked for reconsideration of some of the design features. The design has been redone and the cost estimate is forthcoming. If the cost is similar to the original cost staff may need to obtain additional CDBG funding to complete the project which would delay the project to next year. JUNE 26, 2008 PAGE 3 P&R COMMISSION Parks Master Plan Update — Most of the items listed will be provided by the consultant or the consultant will provide assistance toward completion. Staff would like to have two Commissions assigned to the subcommittee to assist staff with the process. The first public meeting is scheduled for August 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Diamond Bar Center. i. Split Rail Fence at Pantera Park — project moving forward during park renovation — fencing will be placed along the parking lot in an effort to keep cars from jumping the curb and turning donuts in the grass field; to be completed by mid-August C/Owens asked if the Diamond Bar Center emergency generator was the EOC and CSD/Rose responded that it is a backup EOC. Staff is discussing exactly what that means because the Center is not large enough to house thousands of people and the City does not have the ability to distribute food and water in the event of a disaster. AQMD has an emergency generator and the location is the primary emergency location. CSD/Rose explained to VC/Herndon that the bidding is very competitive due to the state of the economy. 2.5 Park Projects included in 2008/09 FY Budget. a. ADA Retrofit of Restroom Doors at Diamond Bar Center — some doors are difficult to open and the doors will be retrofitted with automatic opening devices. After July 1 staff will schedule work to be done with the contractor. b. Design of Sycamore Canyon Park Creek Repair — in design phase. 3. OLD BUSINESS: 3.1 PARKS MASTER PLAN UPDATE: CSD/Rose explained that the project consists of surveys and community input via telephone surveys, written surveys, focus meetings with organizations and groups, community meetings, etc. with a public meeting kickoff on August 16. The process will continue until the end of November after which that information will be reviewed and compiled into a series of recommendations. The consultant indicated the review would continue through August 2009. CSD/Rose recommended the Commission appoint two Commissioners to assist staff with the scope of work. VC/Herndon and C/Grundy volunteered to serve on the subcommittee. Chair/Low said she would act as backup. CSD/Rose reminded the Commissioners that all meetings would be "noticed" meetings so that all Commissioners could participate. M JUNE 26, 2008 PAGE 4 P&R COMMISSION 3.2 REVIEW OF TRAIL PLANS — Sycamore Canyon Park Trails — Phases Il, III and IV. CSD/Rose displayed proposed plans for the Commissioners. 3.3 REVIEW OF LARKSTONE PARK PLANS 4. NEW BUSINESS: 4.1 JULY — PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH — Recommended to City Council. Chairman Ruth Low will represent Parks & Recreation Commission at the July 1, 2008 City Council Meeting. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS: C/Grundy thanked the City for having the Teen Concert in the Park and Movie. Although attendance did not meet expectations it was a good start and hoped it would not dissuade the City from holding a similar future event. He felt better advertising at the schools would help increase attendance. VC/Herndon stated that at the last Council meeting the Diamond Ranch High School baseball team received certificates and acknowledgement about their achievements. He thanked staff for their due diligence on all of the projects. C/Owens thanked staff for their work on the User Group meeting. It was a well - organized event. Chair/Low thanked staff for their hard work each and every month. Staff works hard every day and the Commissioners appreciate all that staff does which is attested by residents' attendance and participation. ADJOURNMENT: C/Owens moved, C/Grundy seconded, to adjourn the meeting. With no further business before the Parks & Recreation Commission, Chair/Low adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m. Attest: Chairman Ruth Low Respectfully Submitted, Bob Rose, Secretary Agenda # 6 4 Meeting Date: August 5, 2008 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: James DeStefano, City Manager TITLE: Ratification of Check Register dated July 10, 2008 through July 30, 2008 totaling $2,597,370.56. RECOMMENDATION: Ratify. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Expenditure of $2,597,370.56 in City funds. BACKGROUND: The City has established the policy of issuing accounts payable checks on a weekly basis with City Council ratification at the next scheduled City Council meeting. DISCUSSION: The attached check register containing checks dated July 10, 2008 through July 30, 2008 for $2,597,370.56 is being presented for ratification. All payments have been made in compliance with the City's purchasing policies and procedures. Payments have been reviewed and approved by the appropriate departmental staff and the attached Affidavit affirms that the check register has been audited and deemed accurate by the Finance Director. PREPARED BY: Linda G. Magnuson Finance Director REVIEWED BY: Finance D re for Assistant City fdanager Attachments: Affidavit and Check Register — 07/10/08 through 07/30/08. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR CHECK REGISTER AFFIDAVIT The attached listings of demands, invoices, and claims in the form of a check register including checks dated July 10, 2008 through July 30, 2008 has been audited and is certified as accurate. Payments have been allowed from the following funds in these amounts: Description Amount General Fund $1,954,368.27 Prop A - Transit Fund 32,125.24 Int. Waste Mgt Fund 23,095.57 AB2766 - AQMD Fund 13,097.72 CDBG Fund 41,666.75 LLAD 38 Fund 28,179.40 LLAD 39 Fund 53,180.25 LLAD 41 Fund 33,897.81 Capital Improvement Project Fund 52,644.83 Self Insurance Fund 364,950.00 Computer Equipment Repl Fd 164.72 $2,597,370.56 Signed: Linda G. Magn o Finance Director City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/ Dept Acct # Amount Total Check Amount 7/10/2008 08 -PP 14 PAYROLL TRANSFER P/R TRANSFER-08/PP 14 001 10200 162,388.88 $174,247.64 7/10/2008 80940 PAYROLL TRANSFER P/R TRANSFER-08/PP 14 112 10200 6,193.53 $50.00 7/10/2008 PAYROLL TRANSFER P/R TRANSFER-08/PP 14 115 10200 4,405.67 7/10/2008 80941 PAYROLL TRANSFER P/R TRANSFER-08/PP 14 125 10200 1,259.56 $50.00 7/24/2008 08 -PP 15 PAYROLL TRANSFER P/R TRANSFER-081PP 15 001 10200 164,551.44 $173,759.34 7/24/2008 1 PAYROLL TRANSFER P/R TRANSFER-08/PP 15 112 10200 4,746.27 7/24/2008 80940 PAYROLL TRANSFER P/R TRANSFER-081PP 15 115 10200 3,536.59 $50.00 7/24/2008 PAYROLL TRANSFER P/R TRANSFER -08 -PP 15 125 10200 925.04 7/10/2008 1 80939 JAAMERICAN SELF STORAGE STORAGE LEASE-P/INFO 1 0014090 42140 2,427.00 $2,427.00 7/10/2008 1 JALBERTSONS ALBERTSONS SUPPLIES -COMM SVCS 0015350 41200 58.28 7/10/2008 80940 LORI ACOBA FACILITY REFUND -MAPLE HIL 001 23002 50.00 $50.00 7/10/2008 1 80941 IDULCE AGUILAR FACILITY REFUND-SYC CYN 1 001 23002 50.001 $50.00 7/10/2008 80942 AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC SUPPLIES -COMM SVCS 0015350 41200 90.87 $149.15 7/10/2008 1 JALBERTSONS ALBERTSONS SUPPLIES -COMM SVCS 0015350 41200 58.28 7/10/2008 1 80943 AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC EXCURSION -DAY CAMP 1 0015350 1 42410 1 1,034.50 $1,034.50 7/10/2008 BUSINESS TELECOMMUNICATION SYS INC. CONTRACT SVCS-I.T. 0014070 45000 1,965.24 7/10/2008 1 80944 IAT & T PH.SVCS-GENERAL 1 0014090 1 42125 1 29.06 $29.06 7/10/2008 1 80945 JAT&T MOBILITY CELL CHRGS-POOL VEH 0014090 1 42125 32.19 $32.19 7/10/2008 80946 BENESYST FLEX ADMIN SVCS -4TH QTR 0014060 42346 85.00 $85.00 7/10/2008 80947 BENESYST 7/11/08-P/R DEDUCTIONS 001 21105 702.48 $702.48 7/10/2008 1 80948 IRICK BETACOURT VIDEO-DB4YOUTH/CONCERTS 0014095 44000 662.501 $662.50 7/10/2008 1 80949 IBSN SPORTS CORP SUPPLIES -RECREATION 0015350 41200 1,539.901 $1,539.90 7/10/2008 80950 BUSINESS TELECOMMUNICATION SYS INC. CONTRACT SVCS-I.T. 0014070 45000 41486.68 $7,419.71 7/10/2008 BUSINESS TELECOMMUNICATION SYS INC. CONTRACT SVCS-I.T. 0014070 45000 1,965.24 7/10/2008 BUSINESS TELECOMMUNICATION SYS INC. CONTRACT SVCS-I.T. 0014070 45000 967.79 Page 1 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/ Dept Acct # Amount Total Check Amount 7/10/2008 80951 CALIFORNIA JPIA WKRS COMP DEP-08/09 001 21111 23,536.00 $434,967.00 7/10/2008 80957 CALIFORNIA JPIA GEN LIABILITY RETRO DEP 5104081 47210 133,281.00 $50.00 7/10/2008 CALIFORNIA JPIA WRKS COMP RETRO DEP 001 21111 46,481.00 7/10/2008 80958 CALIFORNIA JPIA IGEN LIABILITY DEP-08/09 1 5104081 47200 231,669.00 1 1 7/10/2008 1 80952 ICAROL A HERRERA REIMB-CCCA 1 0014010 1 42330 1 101.00 77�$101.00 7/10/2008 1 80953 CARSON TRAILER INC EQ-EMER PREP 0014440 46250 200.00 $300.00 7/10/2008 1 CARSON TRAILER INC EQ-EMER PREP 0015340 46250 1 100.00 7/10/2008 1 80954 CATALINA BALLAST BULB COMPANY SUPPLIES -PARKS 0015340 1 42210 102.24$258.61 $4,928.70 7/10/2008 1 ICATALINA BALLAST BULB COMPANY SUPPLIES -DBC 0015333 1 41200 156.37 7/10/2008 80955 CDW GOVERNMENT INC. COMP MAINT-I.T. 1125553 42205 1,238.49 $4,928.70 7/10/2008 ID 1 CDW GOVERNMENT INC. SUPPLIES-I.T. 0014070 41200 62.18 7/10/2008 80957 CDW GOVERNMENT INC. COMP EQ-I.T. 5304070 46230 100.06 $50.00 7/10/2008 CDW GOVERNMENT INC. COMP EQ-I.T. 5304070 46230 64.66 7/10/2008 80958 CDW GOVERNMENT INC. COMP EQ-I.T. 0014070 46230 2,685.31 $50.00 7/10/2008 CDW GOVERNMENT INC. ICOMP EQ-I.T. 0014070 46230 778.00 7/10/2008 1 80956 ICENTER ICE SKATING ARENA EXCURSION -DAY CAMP 1 0015350 1 42410 1 460.001 $460.00 7/10/2008 ID 1 D & J MUNICIPAL SERVICES INC ]PROF.SVCS-INSPECTION 2505310 1 46415 900.00 7/10/2008 80957 ICHIEN CHUNG CHEN FACILITY REFUND -HERITAGE 1 001 1 23002 1 50.001 $50.00 7/10/2008 80958 1YING CHEN IFACILITY REFUND-REAGAN 1 001 1 23002 1 50.001 $50.00 7/10/2008 80959 IWAI WAI CHENG IRECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 345.001 $345.00 7/10/2008 1 80960 1KATHLEEN CHODZKO RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 60.001 $60.00 7/10/2008 1 80961 ICHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER PROCEEDS -CITY B/DAY PARTY 1 0015350 42353 387.251 $387.25 7/10/2008 1 80962 ICOMPUCOM MICROSOFT ANNL LICENSE 1 0014070 42205 11,329.16 $11,329.16 7/10/2008 80963 & J MUNICIPAL SERVICES INC PROF.SVCS-INSPECTION 2505310 1 46415 750.00 $1,650.00 7/10/2008 ID 1 D & J MUNICIPAL SERVICES INC ]PROF.SVCS-INSPECTION 2505310 1 46415 900.00 Page 2 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/ Dept Acct # Amount Total Check Amount 7/10/2008 80964 ADITI DAGA RECREATION REFUND 001 34760 1 155.00 $155.00 7/10/2008 1 80965 HARISH DAGA RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 35.00 $35.00 7/10/2008 DH MAINTENANCE JANITORIAL SVCS -PARKS 0015340 42210 735.17 7/10/2008 1 80966 JDAVID J. GRUNDY P & R COMM -6/26 1 0015350 1 44100 1 45.00 $45.00 7/10/2008 DH MAINTENANCE ADDL JANITORIAL SVCS -DBC 0015333 45300 287.00 7/10/2008 1 80967 RUBY DAVID IFACILITY REFUND-PANTERA 1 001 1 23002 1 50.00 $50.00 7/10/2008 1 80968 JDAY & NITE COPY CENTER PRINT SVCS -COMM SVCS 1 0015350 1 42110 1 77.941 $77.94 7/10/2008 1 80969 CAROL DEDERICH IFACILITY REFUND -DBC 1 001 1 23002 1 100.001 $100.00 7/10/2008 1 80970 JANDREA DEHERRERA FACILITY REFUND -DBC 1 001 1 23002 1 100.001 $100.00 7/10/2008 80971 IRANDY DEJESUS FACILITY REFUND-PANTERA 001 23002 50.001 $50.00 7/10/2008 1 80972 IDELTA CARE USA JULY 08 -DENTAL PREM 001 21104 43.16$43.16 7/10/2008 1 80973 IDENNIS CAROL PROF.SVCS-P&R MTG 0015350 1 44000 1 150.00 $150.00 7/10/2008 80974 DH MAINTENANCE JANITORIAL SVCS -DBC JUN 0015333 45300 12,250.83 $13,773.00 7/10/2008 DH MAINTENANCE JANITORIAL SVCS -PARKS 0015340 42210 735.17 7/10/2008 80977 DH MAINTENANCE ADDL JANITORIAL SVCS -DBC 0015333 45300 500.00 $200.00 7/10/2008 DH MAINTENANCE ADDL JANITORIAL SVCS -DBC 0015333 45300 287.00 7/10/2008 80975 DIAMOND BAR MOBIL BATTERY -COMM SVCS VEH 0015310 42200 108.20 $686.29 7/10/2008 DIAMOND BAR MOBIL FUEL -COMM SVCS 0015310 42310 495.15 7/10/2008 80977 DIAMOND BAR MOBIL FUEL-NGHBRHD IMP 0015230 42310 82.94 $200.00 7/10/2008 1 80976 IDIANA CHO & ASSOCIATES CDBG CONSULTANT -JUN 11255215 1 44000 1 2,025.001 $2,025.00 7/10/2008 SOHAIL EJAZ PROPERTY DAMAGE -DBC 001 36810 -50.00 7/10/2008 1 80977 ISUSAN DUFFIELD IFACILITY REFUND -PETERSON 1 001 1 23002 1 200.00 $200.00 7/10/2008 1 80978 EDWARD MALDONADO ROOFING ROOF REPAIR-REAGAN PK 1 0015340 1 42210 1 200.001 $200.00 7/10/2008 80979 SOHAIL EJAZ FACILITY REFUND -DBC 001 23002 200.00 $150.00 7/10/2008 SOHAIL EJAZ PROPERTY DAMAGE -DBC 001 36810 -50.00 Page 3 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/ Dept Acct # Amount Total Check Amount 7/110/2008 80980 EVERGREEN INTERIORS PLANT MAINT-C/HALL JUN 0014090 42210 223.60 $327.60 7110/2008 EVERGREEN INTERIORS PLANT SVCS -LIBRARY JUN 0014090 42210 104.00 7/10/2008 80981 EXCEL LANDSCAPE LNDSCP MAINT-DIST 38 MAY 1385538 45500 9,144.58 $48,851.36 7110/2008 EXCEL LANDSCAPE LNDSCP MAINT-DIST 39 MAY 1395539 45500 11,261.83 7/10/2008 80983 EXCEL LANDSCAPE LNDSCP MAINT-DIST 41 MAY 1415541 45500 4,019.27 $85.22 7110/2008 EXCEL LANDSCAPE LNDSCP MAINT-DIST 38 JUN 1385538 45500 9,144.58 7/10/2008 80984 EXCEL LANDSCAPE LNDSCP MAINT-DIST 39 JUN 1395539 45500 11,261.83 $9,999.30 7/10/2008 EXCEL LANDSCAPE LNDSCP MAINT-DIST 41 JUN 1415541 45500 4,019.27 7/10/2008 1 80982 EXTERIOR PRODUCTS INC BANNERS-B/DAY/CONCERTS 0015350 1 46250 1 11,863.50 $11,863.50 7/10/2008 1GRAYBAR GRAYBAR CABLE RACKS-I.T. 0014070 1 46250 952.23 7/10/2008 1 80983 IFEDEX EXPRESS MAIL -GENERAL 1 0014090 1 42120 1 85.22 $85.22 7/10/2008 1 80984 GAIL MATERIALS INC REPAIR SVCS -DBC 1 0015333 1 42210 1 9,999.301 $9,999.30 7/10/2008 1 80985 KATHERINE GILMORE FACILITY REFUND -DBC 1 001 1 23002 1 100.001 $100.00 7/10/2008 1 80986 IGLOBAL LEARNING SYSTEMS COMP MAINT-I.T. 1 0014070 1 42205 1 4,995.001$4,995.00 7/10/2008 1 80987 GO LIVE TECHNOLOGY INC PROF.SVCS-WK 6/27 1 0014070 R44000 4,200.00 $4,200.00 7/10/2008 1 80988 IJESSE GOMEZ FACILITY REFUND-PANTERA 1 001 1 23002 1 50.00 $50.00 7/10/2008 1 80989 GOODRICH CORPORATION FACILITY REFUND-PANTERA 1 001 1 23002 1 200.00 $200.00 7/10/2008 80990 HAMILTON CABLE RACKS-I.T. 0014070 46250 1,839.29 $2,791.52 7/10/2008 1GRAYBAR GRAYBAR CABLE RACKS-I.T. 0014070 1 46250 952.23 7/10/2008 80991 HAMILTON PROPERTY DAMAGE -DBC 001 36615 -34.00 $566.00 7/10/2008 IRAQUEL RAQUEL HAMILTON FACILITY REFUND -DBC 001 23002 1 600.00 7/10/2008 1 80992 ITAMISHA HAMMS FACILITY REFUND-REAGAN 001 1 23002 1 50.00 $50.00 7/10/2008 1 80993 LEW HERNDON P & R COMM -6/26 0015350 1 44100 1 45.00$45.00 Page 4 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/ Dept Acct # Amount Total Check Amount 7/10/2008 80994 HEWLETT PACKARD COMPANY COMP EQ -SERVER I.T. 2505510 46412 1 9,827.29 $9,827.29 7/10/2008 80995 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES SUPPLIES -DBC 0015333 41200 49.35 $150.07 7/10/2008 1 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES SUPPLIES -PARKS 0015340 42210 100.72 7/10/2008 1 80996 INDUSTRIAL CLERICAL RECRUITERS INC ITEMP SVCS -WK 6/29 0015310 1 44000 1 122.50 $122.50 7/10/2008 80997 VALLEY DAILY BULLETIN LEGAL AD -FPL 2005-152 001 23010 225.75 $432.00 7/10/2008 1 JINLAND INLAND VALLEY DAILY BULLETIN LEGAL AD -FPL 2007-289 001 23010 206.25 7/10/2008 1 80998 NABA KAR IRECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 292.00 $292.00 7/10/2008 LA DATA SECURITY DATA STORAGE SVCS -JUN 0014070 45000 115.00 7/10/2008 1 80999 CHIRANJEEV KOHLI RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 140.00 $140.00 7/10/2008 LEWIS ENGRAVING INC. ENGRAVING SVCS -PLAQUE 0014060 42347 134.23 7/10/2008 1 81000 JKLISTOM IMPRINTS INCORP. SUPPLIES -RECREATION 1 0015350 1 41200 1 383.791 $383.79 7/10/2008 81001 LA DATA SECURITY DATA STORAGE SVCS -FEB 0014070 45000 50.00 $165.00 7/10/2008 LA DATA SECURITY DATA STORAGE SVCS -JUN 0014070 45000 115.00 7/10/2008 1 81002 JANEL LAW RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34760 1 155.00 $155.00 7/10/2008 81003 LEWIS ENGRAVING INC. ENGRAVING SVCS -TILE 0014090 42113 19.49 $263.42 7/10/2008 LEWIS ENGRAVING INC. ENGRAVING SVCS -BADGES 0014090 42113 20.03 7/10/2008 81005 LEWIS ENGRAVING INC. ENGRAVING SVCS -BADGES 0014090 42113 89.67 $620.00 7/10/2008 LEWIS ENGRAVING INC. ENGRAVING SVCS -PLAQUE 0014060 42347 134.23 7/10/2008 1 81004 SHERI LIEBE RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 140.00 $140.00 7/10/2008 MCE CORPORATION RIGHT-OF-WAY MAINT-MAY 0015554 45522 2,376.38 7110/2008 1 81005 LIVESOUND CONCEPTS SOUND SYS -CONCERT IN PK 1 0015350 1 45305 1 620.00 $620.00 7/10/2008 1 81006 JKRISTEN MACH FACILITY REFUND-REAGAN 001 123002 1 50.00 $50.00 7/10/2008 1 81007 ISHEILA MARADIAGA FACILITY REFUND-PANTERA 1 001 1 23002 1 50.001 $50.00 7/10/2008 81008 MCE CORPORATION VEGETATION CONTROL -MAY 0015558 45508 8,268.63 $18,353.72 7/10/2008 MCE CORPORATION RIGHT-OF-WAY MAINT-MAY 0015554 45522 2,376.38 7/10/2008 MCE CORPORATION ROAD MAINT-MAY 08 0015554 45502 7,091.29 Page 5 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/ Dept Acct # Amount Total Check Amount 7/10/2008 81008... MCE CORPORATION STORM DRAIN MAINT-MAY 0015554 45512 1 617.42 $18,353.72... 7/10/2008 81009 MISAC MEMBERSHIP DUES-DESFORGES 0014070 42315 240.00 $640.00 7/10/2008 MISAC MEMBERSHIP DUES-AZIZ 0014070 42315 200.00 7/10/2008 81011 MISAC MEMBERSHIP DUES-DOYLE 0014070 42315 200.00 $78.75 7/10/2008 1 81010 MISAC APPLICATION FEES-I.T. 1 0014070 1 42315 1 100.00 $100.00 7/10/2008 PERS RETIREMENT FUND RETIRE CONTRIB-EE 001 21109 9,683.14 7/10/2008 1 81011 MOBILE RELAY ASSOCIATES INC REPEATER SVCS-JUL 08 1 0014440 1 42130 78.75 $78.75 7/10/2008 1 81012 DEIVY NASUTION FACILITY REFUND-PANTERA 001 23002 50.00 $50.00 7/10/2008 1 81013 ALEX ORDONEZ FACILITY REFUND -MAPLE HIL 1 001 23002 50.00 $50.00 7/10/2008 1 81014 ORIENTAL TRADING COMPANY INC SUPPLIES -RECREATION 0015350 1 41200 1 692.34 $692.34 7/10/2008 81015 FELIX ORNELAS FACILITY REFUND-REAGAN 1 001 1 23002 1 50.00 $50.00 7/10/2008 81016 TED OWENS I P & R COMM -6/26 0015350 1 44100 1 45.00 $45.00 7/10/2008 81017 PAETEC COMMUNICATIONS INC. LONG DIST PH SVCS-JUN/JUL 0014090 1 42125 1 814.89 $814.89 7/10/2008 1 81018 ANNELISE PARK IFACILITY REFUND -MAPLE HIL 1 001 1 23002 1 50.00 $50.00 7/10/2008 1 81019 WON S PARK RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 120.00 $120.00 7/10/2008 1 81020 CAMERON PATTON OFFICIAL SVCS -JUN 08 1 0015350 1 45300 1 378.00 $378.00 7/10/2008 81021 PERS RETIREMENT FUND SURVIVOR BENEFIT 001 21109 47.43 $24,577.55 7/10/2008 PERS RETIREMENT FUND RETIRE CONTRIB-EE 001 21109 9,683.14 7/10/2008 81023 PERS RETIREMENT FUND RETIRE CONTRIB-ER 001 21109 14,846.98 $1,480.00 7/10/2008 1 81022 SANDRA PLACE FACILITY REFUND-SYC CYN 001 1 23002 1 50.00 $50.00 7/10/2008 1 81023 POMONA JUDICIAL DISTRICT PARKING CITATION FEES -MAY 001 32230 1 1,480.00 $1,480.00 7/10/2008 1 81024 LILLIAN PONTE IRECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 140.00 $140.00 Page 6 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/ Dept Acct # Amount Total Check Amount 7/10/2008 81025 POST 19 LA COUNTY FIRE EXPLORERS FOOD REIMB-TEEN NIGHT OUT 0015350 45305 1 134.50 $134.50 7/10/2008 1 81026 1PRECISION DYNAMICS CORPORATION SUPPLIES -COMM SVCS 1 0015350 1 41200 1 62.54 $62.54 7/10/2008 1 81027 GRACE PU IRECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 490.00 $490.00 7/10/2008 1 81028 1 KAWAYT RAVIR FACILITY REFUND-REAGAN 1 001 1 23002 1 50.00 $50.00 7/10/2008 1 81029 EDITH REGINALDO IFACILITY REFUND-SYC CYN 1 001 1 23002 1 50.001 $50.00 7/10/2008 81030 REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNL MTG-COUNCIL 0014010 42325 45.00 $135.00 7/10/2008 REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNL MTG-COUNCIL 0014010 42325 45.00 7/10/2008 REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNL MTG-COUNCIL 0014010 42325 45.00 7/10/2008 1 81031 IRODEO DRIVE PRODUCTIONS BAND -CONCERT IN THE PARK 1 0015350 1 45305 1 1,500.00 $1,500.00 7/10/2008 1 81032 IROSALINDA RUIZ FACILITY REFUND -DBC 1 001 1 23002 1 500.00 $500.00 7/10/2008 1 81033 IRUTH M. LOW P & R COMM -6/26 0015350 1 44100 1 45.00 $45.00 7/10/2008 1 81034 ISAN GABRIEL VALLEY CITY MGR ASSC MEMBERSHIP DUES-CMGR 0014030 1 42315 1 55.001 $55.00 7/10/2008 81035 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVT MBRSHP DUES -PROP A 1125553 42315 9,500.00 $23,108.00 7/10/2008 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVT MBRSHP DUES -FY 08109 0014090 42315 3,908.00 7/10/2008 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVT MBRSHP DUES -AIR QLTY FND 1185098 42315 9,700.00 7/10/2008 1 81036 ISCAN NATOA IMEMBERSHIP DUES-DOYLE 1 0014030 1 42315 1 75.001 $75.00 7/10/2008 1 81037 ISECTRAN SECURITY INC. COURIER SVCS-JUL 08 1 0014090 1 44000 1 314.28 $314.28 7/10/2008 1 81038 JAYESH SHAH FACILITY REFUND-REAGAN 1 001 1 23002 1 50.00 $50.00 7/10/2008 1 81039 WONG CHIN SIANG REFUND -PARKING CITATION 1 001 1 32230 1 20.001 $20.00 7/10/2008 1 81040 ISOLARWINDS.NET INC. ANNL MAINT-RENEWAL 0014070 1 42205 1 395.001 $395.00 7/10/2008 1 81041 SOS SURVIVAL PRODUCTS INC SUPPLIES-EOC 1 0014440 1 41200 1 700.001 $700.00 Page 7 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/ Dept Acct # Amount Total Check Amount 7/10/2008 81042 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ELECT SVCS -DIST 38 1385538 42126 383.20 $5,001.82 7/10/2008 81044 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ELECT SVCS -DIST 39 1395539 42126 261.61 $325.05 7/10/2008 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ELECT SVCS -TRAFFIC CONTRL 0015510 42126 170.82 7/10/2008 81045 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ELECT SVCS -DIST 41 1415541 42126 179.77 $4,767.85 7/10/2008 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ELECT SVCS -PARKS 0015340 42126 4,006.42 7/10/2008 1 81043 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT ISLRY ATTCHMT-BY0426064 1 001 1 21114 1 100.00 $100.00 7/10/2008 ALAN TAY FACILITY REFUND -DBC 001 23004 176.15 7/10/2008 1 81044 ISTATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT SLRY ATTCHMT-000932977 001 1 21114 1 325.051 $325.05 7/10/2008 1 81045 STITCHES UNIFORMS & EMBROIDERY SUPPLIES -RECREATION 0015350 1 41200 1 4,767.85 $4,767.85 7/10/2008 1 81046 SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR PENTAMATION FN NL SUPPORT- FIN SYS 0014070 1 42205 1 27,035.851 $27,035.85 7/10/2008 81047 ALAN TAY FACILTY REFUND -DBC 001 23002 350.00 $2,626.15 7/10/2008 ALAN TAY FACILITY REFUND -DBC 001 23004 176.15 7110/2008 81050 ALAN TAY FACILITY REFUND -DBC 001 36615 2,100.00 $116.01 7/10/2008 81048 THE COMDYN GROUP INC PROF.SVCS-WK 6/20 0014070 44000 1,646.40 $6,277.65 7110/2008 THE COMDYN GROUP INC IPROF.SVCS-WK 6/20 0014070 1 44000 4,631.25 1 7/10/2008 1 81049 ITHOMSON WEST PUBLICATIONS -CA CODE 0014030 1 42320 1 285.761 $285.76 7/10/2008 1 81050 TIME WARNER INTERNET SVCS -HERITAGE 1 0015340 1 42126 1 116.011 $116.01 7/10/2008 1 81051 TIME WARNER MODEM SVCS -COUNCIL 1 0014010 1 42130 1 44.95 $44.95 7/10/2008 1 81052 DIANA TORRES IFACILITY REFUND -DBC 1 001 1 23002 1 50.00 $50.00 7/10/2008 1 81053 TRANE SERVICE GROUP INC IREPAIR SVCS -DBC 1 0015333 1 45300 1 750.001 $750.00 7/10/2008 1 81054 UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA JQTRLY LOC FEES -MAY -JUN 08 1 0014090 1 42129 1 16,977.781 $16,977.78 7/10/2008 1 81055 US HEALTHWORKS MEDICAL GROUP PC PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING 1 0014060 1 42345 1 266.001 $266.00 7/10/2008 1 81056 ILINA USI IFACILITY REFUND -PETERSON 1 23002 1 50.001 $50.00 Page 8 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/ Dept Acct # Amount Total Check Amount 7/10/2008 81057 VALLEY CREST LANDSCAPE MAINT INC ADDL MAINT-PARKS 0015340 42210 156.49 $887.57 7/1012008 VALLEY CREST LANDSCAPE MAINT INC ADDL MAINT-PARKS 0015340 42210 387.83 7/10/2008 VALLEY CREST LANDSCAPE MAINT INC ADDL MAINT-HERITAGE 0015340 42210 343.25 7/1012008 1 81058 IVANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGNTS-303248 7/11/08-P/R DEDUCTIONS 1 001 1 21108 1 28,428.691 $28,428.69 7/10/2008 81059 KAREN VASQUEZ RECREATION REFUND 001 34780 140.00 $140.00 7/10/2008 1 81060 VERIZON CALIFORNIA PH.SVCS-GENERAL 0014090 42125 680.87 $710.56 7/1012008 1 VERIZON CALIFORNIA PH.SVCS-GENERAL 0014090 42125 29.69 7/10/2008 1 81061 VERMONT SYSTEMS INC 1ANNL SUPPORT-REC SYS 1 0014070 1 42205 1 5,024.001 $5,024.00 7/10/2008 1 81062 WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY SUPPLIES -DBC 0015333 1 41200 1 10.83 $1,171.74 7/10/2008 1 IWAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY SUPPLIES -DBC 0015333 1 41200 1 1,160.91 7/10/2008 81063 WELLS FARGO BANK SUPPLIES -GENERAL 0014090 42325 14.94 $74.94 7/10/2008 IWELLS FARGO BANK EXCURSION -DAY CAMP 0015350 1 41200 60.00 7/10/2008 81064 WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC TREE MAINT-JUN 08 0015558 45509 3,445.00 $6,389.00 7/10/2008 WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC TREE WATERING -JUN 08 0015558 45510 650.00 7/10/2008 WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC TREE MAINT-MAY 08 0015558 45509 1,969.00 7/10/2008 WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC TREE WATERING -MAY 08 0015558 45510 325.00 7/10/2008 1 81065 IBRYCE YAMAUCHI RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34760 1 85.001 $85.00 7/10/2008 1 81066 IWAI LOK YIP RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34760 1 455.001 $455.00 7/10/2008 1 81067 JELIN KYUNG YOON IRECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 120.00 $120.00 7/17/2008 1 81068 JADMIRE HARDWOOD FLOORS MAINT-DBC 1 0015333 1 42210 1 1,025.001 $1,025.00 7/17/2008 1 81069 JAMERICOMP GROUP INC SUPPLIES -TONER 1 0014070 1 45000 1 125.56 $125.56 7/17/2008 1 81070 JAMERITECH BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC ICOPIER MAINT-JUN 1 0014090 1 42100 1 1,168.791 $1,168.79 7/17/2008 1 81071 JARROYO GEOTECHNICAL CORP JADMIN FEE -EN 01-321 001 1 34650 1 -22.051$737.50 Page 9 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/ Dept Acct # Amount Total Check Amount 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 81071... ARROYO GEOTECHNICAL CORP ARROYO GEOTECHNICAL CORP ARROYO GEOTECHNICAL CORP PROF.SVCS-EN 07-591 PROF.SVCS-EN 01-321 ADMIN FEE -EN 01-321 001 001 001 23012 23012 23012 615.00 122.50 22.05 1,432.20 $737.50.,. 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 81072 BASHFORD ENTERPRISES BASHFORD ENTERPRISES RETENTIONS PAYABLE RETENTIONS PAYABLE 125 125 20300 20300 1,500.00 1,480.40 $24,546.96 $32,302.40 7/17/2008 BONTERRA CONSULTING INC. BASHFORD ENTERPRISES RENTENTIONS PAYABLE 125 20300 1,432.20 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 BONTERRA CONSULTING INC. BASHFORD ENTERPRISES RETENTIONS PAYABLE 125 20300 1,500.00 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 BONTERRA CONSULTING INC. BASHFORD ENTERPRISES HIP PROG-626 RITTER 1255215 44000 14,322.00 7/17/2008 7/1 712 00 8 BONTERRA CONSULTING INC. BASHFORD ENTERPRISES HIP PROG-332 ROCK RIVER 1255215 44000 15,000.00 7/17/2008 7/1 712 00 8 BONTERRA CONSULTING INC. BASHFORD ENTERPRISES RETENTION PAYABLE 125 20300 -1,432.20 7/17/2008 1 BASHFORD ENTERPRISES RETENTIONS PAYABLE 125 20300 -1,500.00 7/17/2008 81073 BONTERRA CONSULTING INC. PROF.SVCS-FPL 2002-09 001 23010 21,884.46 $24,546.96 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 BONTERRA CONSULTING INC. ADMIN FEE -FPL 2002-09 001 23010 3,939.20 1,039.201 7/17/2008 $1,039.20 BONTERRA CONSULTING INC. PROF.SVCS-FPL 2002-09 001 23010 2,662.50 $1,220.05 7/17/2008 BONTERRA CONSULTING INC. ADMIN FEE -FPL 2002-09 001 23010 479.25 7/17/2008 BONTERRA CONSULTING INC. ADMIN FEE -FPL 2002-09 001 34430 -3,939.20 7/17/2008 BONTERRA CONSULTING INC. ADMIN FEE -FPL 2002-09 001 34430 -479.25 7/17/2008 81074 IBOOMERS EXCURSION -DAY CAMP 1 0015350 1 42410 1,920.00 $1 25.0000.00 $1,920.00 7/17/2008 81075 IBURGER CONTINENTAL FOOD -SR CINCO DE MAYO 1 0015350 145300 1,039.201 7/17/2008 $1,039.20 7/17/2008 81076 IXUAN LAN NGUYEN CAI REFUND -PERMIT FEE 001 34620 25.00 $1 25.0000.00 7/17/2008 81078 XUAN LAN NGUYEN CAI REFUND -PERMIT FEE OD1 34630 1 $324.00 7/17/2008 81077 ICATALINA BALLAST BULB COMPANY SUPPLIES -DBC 0015333 41200 75.54 $75,54 7/17/2008 81078 CENTER ICE SKATING ARENA CONTRACT CLASS -SUMMER 0015350 45320 324.001 $324.00 7/17/2008 81079 CHINO HILLS FORD VEH MAINT-COMM SVCS 0014090 42200 1,220.05 $1,220.05 7/17/2008 81080 JCFFRISTOPHER MORALES INC RETENTIONS PAYABLE 250 20300 -266.33 $2,397/17/2008 RISTOPHER MORALES INC 1TRFFC SIGNAL -ENGINEERING 2505510 1 46412 2,663.32 Page 10 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/ Dept Acct # Amount Total Check Amount 7/17/2008 81081 ICITY OF SIGNAL HILL MEMBRSHP DUES-JUL-DEC 08 0015510 44240 1,250.00 $1,250.00 7/17/2008 1 81082 CM SCHOOL SUPPLY SUPPLIES -TINY TOTS 1 0015350 1 41200 1 190.171 $190.17 7/17/2008 DAY & NITE COPY CENTER PRINT SVCS -COMM SVCS 0015350 42110 40.05 7/17/2008 1 81083 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES LAFCO-ADMIN FEE 1 0014090 1 44000 1 610.031 $610.03 7/1712008 DAY & NITE COPY CENTER PRINT SVCS -COMM SVCS 0015350 42110 40.05 7/17/2008 81084 CRAFCO INC SUPPLIES -ROAD MAINT 1 0015554 1 41250 1 1,405.47 $1,405.47 7/17/2008 JDAY & NITE COPY CENTER PRINT SVCS -COMM SVCS 0015350 42110 450.86 7/17/2008 81085 ICROWN GRAPHICS 1PRINT SVCS-P/WORKS 1 0015510 1 42110 21.60 $21.60 7/17/2008 81086 JDAPEER ROSENBLIT & LITVAK LLP ILEGAL SVCS -JUNE 08 1 0014020 1 44023 1 4,664.911 $4,664.91 7/17/2008 81087 DAY & NITE COPY CENTER PRINT SVCS -CONCERTS 0015350 42110 126.65 $1,452.17 7/17/2008 DAY & NITE COPY CENTER PRINT SVCS -COMM SVCS 0015350 42110 40.05 7/17/2008 81090 DAY & NITE COPY CENTER PRINT SVCS -CONCERTS 0015350 42110 762.08 $416.00 7/1712008 DAY & NITE COPY CENTER PRINT SVCS -COMM SVCS 0015350 42110 40.05 7/17/2008 81091 DAY & NITE COPY CENTER PRINT SVCS -COMM SVCS 2505310 46415 32.48 $942.66 7/17/2008 JDAY & NITE COPY CENTER PRINT SVCS -COMM SVCS 0015350 42110 450.86 7/17/2008 81088 DENNIS CAROL OF.SVCS-CC MTG FPOF.SVCS 0014030 44000 300.00 $450.00 7/17!2008 DENNIS CAROL -T & T MTG 0015510 44000 150.00 7/17/2008 81089 IDEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION SMTP FEES -APR -JUN 08 1 001 1 34350 732.611 $732.61 7/17/2008 DFS FLOORING CORP MAINT-PANTERA PK 0015340 42210 385.00 7/17/2008 81090 IDEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING 0014060 1 42345 416.001 $416.00 7/17/2008 DIAMOND BAR HAND CAR WASH CAR WASH -ROAD MAINT 0015554 42200 69.96 7/17/2008 81091 IDEPT OF TRANSPORTATION TRFFC SIGNAL MAINT-MAY 1 0015554 1 45507 942.66 $942.66 7/17/2008 81092 DFS FLOORING CORP MAINT-DBC 0015333 42210 1,085.00 $1,855.00 7/17/2008 DFS FLOORING CORP MAINT-PANTERA PK 0015340 42210 385.00 7/17/2008 DFS FLOORING CORP MAINT-HERITAGE PK 0015340 42210 385.00 7/17/2008 81093 DIAMOND BAR HAND CAR WASH CAR WASH-NGHBRHD IMP 0015230 42200 35.97 $286.13 7/17/2008 DIAMOND BAR HAND CAR WASH CAR WASH -POOL VEH 0014090 42200 113.23 7/17/2008 DIAMOND BAR HAND CAR WASH CAR WASH -COMM SVCS 0015310 42200 66.97 7/17/2008 DIAMOND BAR HAND CAR WASH CAR WASH -ROAD MAINT 0015554 42200 69.96 Page 11 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/ Dept Acct # Amount Total Check Amount 7/17/2008 81094 DIAMOND BAR IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION AD-CONCERTS/MOVIES JUL 0014095 42115 450.00 $450.00 7/17/2008 81095 DIAMOND BAR/WALNUT YMCA CDBG-CHILD CARE 1255215 42355 115.00 $2,691.00 7/17/2008 81099 DIAMOND BARIWALNUT YMCA CDBG-CHILD CARE 1255215 42355 476.00 $1,144.84 7/17/2008 81102 DIAMOND BARIWALNUT YMCA CDBG-SUMMER DAY CAMP 1255215 42355 1,020.00 $2,975.32 7/17/2008 DIAMOND BARIWALNUT YMCA CDBG-SUMMER DAY CAMP 1255215 42355 1,080.00 7!17/2008 81096 EDUCATION TO GO ICONTRACT CLASS -SPRING 0015350 1 45320 1 205.001 $205.00 7/17/2008 81097 EXPRESS MAIL CORPORATE ACCOUNT EXPRESS MAIL -FPL 2008-316 001 23010 16.00 $126.10 7/17/2008 81099 EXPRESS MAIL CORPORATE ACCOUNT EXPRESS MAIL -FPL 2008-313 001 23010 32.00 $1,144.84 7/17/2008 81102 EXPRESS MAIL CORPORATE ACCOUNT EXPRESS MAIL -FPL 2008-256 001 23010 32.00 $2,975.32 7/17/2008 EXPRESS MAIL CORPORATE ACCOUNT EXPRESS MAIL -FPL 2008-306 001 23010 32.00 7/1712008 81103 EXPRESS MAIL CORPORATE ACCOUNT EXPRESS MAIL -GENERAL 0014090 42120 14.10 $7,980.00 7/17/2008 81098 IFEDEX EXPRESS MAIL -GENERAL 1 0014090 1 42120 1 43.161 $43.16 7/17/2008 81099 FOOD FROM THE HEARTH CATERINGFOOD-SR CASINO NIGHT 0015350 45300 1,144.84 $1,144.84 7/17/2008 81100 FOOTHILL BUILDING MATERIALS INC SUPPLIES-EOC 0014440 41200 204.59 $377.79 7/17!2008 FOOTHILL BUILDING MATERIALS INC SUPPLIES-EOC 0014440 41200 173.20 7/17/2008 81101 GARCIA'S FENCE CORP IREPAIR FENCES -PARKS 1 0015340 1 42210 1 10,870.001 $10,870.00 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. PROF.SVCS-PLAN CHECK 0015551 45223 102.49 7/17/2008 81102 IGOVCONNECTION INC ]HARDWARE-I.T. 1 1185098 1 46230 1 2,975.321 $2,975.32 7/17/2008 81103 GRAFFITI CONTROL SYSTEMS IGRAFFITI REMOVAL-JUN1 0015230 45520 7,980.00 $7,980.00 7/17/2008 81104 IGRANICUS INC MANAGED SVC-JUL 08 -JUN 09 1 0014070 44030 12,000.00 $12,000.00 7/17/2008 81105 IGRAPHICS UNITED IPRINT SVCS -CITY NEWS JUL 0014095 44000 2,962.06 $2,962.06 7/17/2008 81106 GRAYBAR SERVER RACK-I.T. 0014070 46250 2,023.051 $2,023.05 7/17/2008 81108 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. PROF.SVCS-INSPECTIONS 0015510 R45227 265.18 $16,141.49 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. PROF.SVCS-PLAN CHECK 0015551 45223 102.49 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. PROF.SVCS-INSPECTION 0015510 45227 267.46 Page 12 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/ Dept Acct # Amount Total Check Amount 7/17/2008 81108... HALL & FOREMAN, INC. PROF.SVCS-INSPECTIONS 0015510 45227 126.09 $16,141.49 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. PROF.SVCS-PLAN CHECK 0015510 45227 110.75 ... 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. PROF.SVCS-SUMMITRIDGE PK 0014090 44000 2,687.50 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. ADMIN FEE -EN 08-601 001 34650 -93.75 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. ADMIN FEE -EN 08-601 001 34650 -63.75 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. ADMIN FEE -EN 05-485 001 34650 -93.75 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. ADMIN FEE -EN 05-476 001 34650 -65.63 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. ADMIN FEE -EN 06-523 001 34650 -25.00 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. ADMIN FEE -EN 08-607 001 34650 -68.75 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. ADMIN FEE -EN 05-479 001 34650 -65.63 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. ADMIN FEE -EN 05-479 001 34650 -570.94 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. ADMIN FEE -EN 08-601 001 34650 -283.75 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. ADMIN FEE -EN 06-543 001 34650 -93.75 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. ADMIN FEE -EN 07-581 001 34650 -187.50 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. ADMIN FEE -EN 07-559 001 34650 -375.00 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. ADMIN FEE -EN 07-574 001 34650 -243.13 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. PROF.SVCS-EN 08-601 001 23012 375.00 7/1712008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. ADMIN FEE -EN 08-601 001 23012 93.75 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. PROF.SVCS-EN 08-601 001 23012 255.00 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. ADMIN FEE -EN 08-601 001 23012 63.75 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. PROF.SVCS-EN 05-485 001 23012 375.00 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. ADMIN FEE -EN 05-485 001 23012 93.75 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. PROF.SVCS-EN 05-476 001 23012 262.50 7/1 712 00 8 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. ADMIN FEE -EN 05-476 001 23012 65.63 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. PROF.SVCS-PLAN CHECK 0015510 45227 162.09 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. PROF.SVCS-PLAN CHECK 0015510 45227 162.09 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. PROF.SVCS-EN 06-523 001 23012 100.00 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. ADMIN FEE -EN 06-523 001 23012 25.00 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. PROF.SVCS-EN 08-607 001 23012 275.00 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. ADMIN FEE -EN 08-607 001 23010 68.75 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. PROF.SVCS-EN 05-479 001 23012 262.50 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. ADMIN FEE -EN 05-479 001 23012 65.63 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. PROF.SVCS-EN 05-479 001 23012 2,283.75 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. ADMIN FEE -EN 05-479 001 23012 570.94 7/17/2008 IHALL & FOREMAN, INC. PROF.SVCS-EN 08-601 001 23012 1,135.00 Page 13 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/ Dept Acct # Amount $128.25 Total Check Amount 7/17/2008 81108... HALL & FOREMAN, INC. ADMIN FEE -EN 08-601 001 23012 283.75 $16,141.49 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. PROF.SVCS-EN 06-543 001 23012 375.00 ... 7/17/2008 $45.00 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. ADMIN FEE -EN 06-543 001 23012 93.75 7/1712008 7/17/2008 JENKINS & HOGIN, LLP HALL & FOREMAN, INC. PROF.SVCS-EN 07-581 001 23012 750.00 7/1712008 7/17/2008 JENKINS & HOGIN, LLP HALL & FOREMAN, INC. ADMIN FEE -EN 07-581 001 23012 187.50 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. PROF.SVCS-EN 07-559 001 23012 1,500.00 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. ADMIN FEE -EN 07-559 001 23012 375.00 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. PROF.SVCS-EN 07-574 001 23012 972.50 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. ADMIN FEE -EN 07-574 001 23012 243.13 7/17/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. PROF.SVCS-EN 06-534 001 23012 2,678.46 7/17/2008 IHALL & FOREMAN, INC. PROF.SVCS-INSPECTION 0015510 45227 658.13 7/17/2008 1 81109 1HASLERINC EQ RENTAL -POSTAGE MACHINE 1 0014090 1 42120 1 146.14 $128.25 $146.14 7/17/2008 81110 MIKE HEIL BAND -CONCERTS IN PARK 1 0015350 1 45305 900.00 $350.00 $900.00 7/17/2008 81111 IKEVIN HOUSE T & T COMM -6/12 10015510 44100 45.00 $45.00 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 81112 INLAND EMPIRE STAGES INLAND EMPIRE STAGES INLAND EMPIRE STAGES EXCURSION -TRANSPORTATION EXCURSION -THOUSAND OAKS TRANS -HOLLYWOOD BOWL 1125350 0015350 1125350 45310 45310 45310 716.00 990.00 817.00 $128.25 $2,523.00 7/17/2008 81113 INLAND VALLEY DAILY BULLETIN AD -4TH OF JULY BLAST 1 0014095 1 42115 1 128.25 $128.25 7/17/2008 81114 1 ISAAC H AZIZ IPER DIEM-ESRI CONF 0014070 42330 350.00 $350.00 7/17/2008 81115 JENKINS & HOGIN, LLP GEN LEGAL SVCS -JUNE 08 0014020 44020 5,968.40 $11,916.10 7/17/2008 JENKINS & HOGIN, LLP LEGAL SVCS -COM DEV JUNE 0014020 44020 1,874.80 7/17/2008 JENKINS & HOGIN, LLP LEGAL SVCS -COMM SVCS JUN 0014020 44020 326.80 7/17/2008 JENKINS & HOGIN, LLP LEGAL SVCS-P/WORKS JUN 0014020 44020 2,322.00 7/1712008 JENKINS & HOGIN, LLP LEGAL SVCS -SCRIBBLES 0014020 44021 1,372.50 7/1712008 JENKINS & HOGIN, LLP LEGAL SVCS -FINANCE JUN 0014020 44020 51.60 7/17/2008 81116 KENS HARDWARE SUPPLIES-PARKS0015340 42210 43.78 $145.34 7/17/2008 KENS HARDWARE SUPPLIES -DBC 0015333 41200 101.56 Page 14 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/ Dept 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 81117 LA COUNTY DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE LA COUNTY DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE WEED ABATEMENT -DIST 39 WEED ABATEMENT -DIST 41 1395539 1415541 Acct # Amount Total Check Amount 45519 26,729.56 $44,841.36 45519 18,111.80 7/17/2008 81118 ILAE ASSOCIATES INC PROF.SVCS-ENGINEERING 1 0015510 3,229.00 $4,956.20 1,709.20 18.00 7/17/2008 7/1 712 00 8 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 81127 LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC ILILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC 45221 1 3,955.00 $3,955.00 -205.20 $8,075.00 -273.60 -342.00 -171.00 -119.70 -17.10 -230.85 522.50 1,140.00 205.20 1,520.00 273_Bn 7/17/2008 81119 LANDS' END BUSINESS OUTFITTERS SUPPLIES -STAFF SHIRT 0014095 41400 36.01 7/17/2008 LANDS' END BUSINESS OUTFITTERS PROMO ITEMS -STAFF SHIRTS 0014095 41400 $407.76 371.75 7/17/2008 1 81120 ILANTERMAN DEV CENTER/COMM INDUSTRIE PARKWAY MAINT-JUNE 1 0015558 45503 1 1,982.76 $1,982.76 7/17/2008 81121 LAUREL A MEYER REIMB-SUPPLIES 0015350 42325 7.00 $7.00 7/17/2008 81122 JLDM ASSOCIATES INC. PROF.SVCS-HIP PROG JUN 1255215 44000 2,463.751 $2,463.75 7/17/2008 81123 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL DUES -FY 08-09 0014090 42315 1,250.00 $1,250.00 7/17/2008 81124 LEWIS ENGRAVING INC. ENGRAVING SVCS -CITY TILE 0014090 42113 19.49 $19.49 7/17/2008 81125 LIANA PINCHER T & T COMM -6/120015510 44100 45.00 $45-0 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 7/1712008 81126 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE MEMBERSHIP DUES-H/R LEGAL SVCS-H/R LEGAL SVCS-H/R 0014060 0014060 0014060 42315 44021 44021 3,229.00 $4,956.20 1,709.20 18.00 7/17/2008 7/1 712 00 8 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 81127 LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC ILILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC ADMIN FEE -FPL 2008-318 ADMIN FEE -FPL 2008-317 ADMIN FEE -FPL 2007-289 ADMIN FEE -FPL 2008-319 ADMIN FEE -FPL 2005-152 ADMIN FEE -FPL 2005-145 ADMIN FEE -FPL 2002-63 CONTRACT SVCS -JUNE PROF.SVCS-FPL 2008-318 ADMIN FEE -FPL 2008-318 PROF.SVCS-FPL 2008-317 ADMIN FEE -FPL 2008-317 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 0015210 001 001 001 001 34430 34430 34430 34430 34430 34430 34430 44000 23010 23010 23010 23010 -205.20 $8,075.00 -273.60 -342.00 -171.00 -119.70 -17.10 -230.85 522.50 1,140.00 205.20 1,520.00 273_Bn Page 15 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/ Dept 45507 1 42210 Acct # Amount Total Check Amount 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 7/17/2008 7117/2008 81127... LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC LILLEY PLANNING GROUP INC PROF.SVCS-FPL 2007-289 ADMIN FEE -FPL 2007-289 PROF.SVCS-FPL 2008-319 ADMIN FEE -FPL 2008-319 PROF.SVCS-FPL 2005-152 ADMIN FEE -FPL 2005-152 PROF.SVCS-FPL 2005-145 ADMIN FEE -FPL 2005-145 PROF.SVCS-FPL 2002-63 ADMIN FEE -FPL 2002-63 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 23010 23010 23010 23010 23010 23010 23010 23010 23010 23010 1,900.00 342.00 950.00 171.00 665.00 119.70 95.00 17.10 1,282.50 230.85 $8,075.00 ... 7/17/2008 81130 LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS 81128 IJIMMY LIN T & T COMM -6/12 0015510 45507 1 42210 44100 45.00 $45.00 7/17/2008 81131 MAIN STREET TOURS TRANS -PAGEANT MSTRS 1 1125350 7/17/2008 81129 LIVESOUND CONCEPTS SOUND SYS -CONCERTS 0015350 45305 620.00$620.00 81132 MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS INC 7/17/2008RFFC 7/17/2008 LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS I:F7- SIGNAL MAINT-MAY SUMP PUMP MAINT-MAY 0015554 0015340 45507 1 42210 7/17/2008 81133 MERCHANTS LANDSCAPE INC MAINT-DIST 41 1415541 42210 5,000.00 $13,000.00 7/17/2008 MERCHANTS LANDSCAPE INC MAINT-PETERSON PK 0015340 42210 2,000.00 7/17/2008 MERCHANTS LANDSCAPE INC MAINT-SYC CYN PK 0015340 42210 2,000.00 7/17/2008 MERCHANTS LANDSCAPE INC MAINT-SYC CYN PK 0015340 42210 4.000.00 7/17/2008 1 81135 IMIRACLE RECREATION EQUIPMENT COMPAN JEQ REPAIR -MAPLE HILL 0015340 1 42210 1 85.94 $85.94 7/17/2008 81137 HABIB MOHAMEDY FACILITY REFUND -DBC 001 23002 1 500.00 $500.00 Page 16 395.26 132.50 $527.76 7/17/2008 81131 MAIN STREET TOURS TRANS -PAGEANT MSTRS 1 1125350 45310 681.00 $681.00 7/17!2008 81132 MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS INC PROF.SVCS-RECLASS H/R0014060 44000 6,000.001 $6,000.00 7/17/2008 81133 MERCHANTS LANDSCAPE INC MAINT-DIST 41 1415541 42210 5,000.00 $13,000.00 7/17/2008 MERCHANTS LANDSCAPE INC MAINT-PETERSON PK 0015340 42210 2,000.00 7/17/2008 MERCHANTS LANDSCAPE INC MAINT-SYC CYN PK 0015340 42210 2,000.00 7/17/2008 MERCHANTS LANDSCAPE INC MAINT-SYC CYN PK 0015340 42210 4.000.00 7/17/2008 1 81135 IMIRACLE RECREATION EQUIPMENT COMPAN JEQ REPAIR -MAPLE HILL 0015340 1 42210 1 85.94 $85.94 7/17/2008 81137 HABIB MOHAMEDY FACILITY REFUND -DBC 001 23002 1 500.00 $500.00 Page 16 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/ Dept Acct # 1 Amount Total Check Amount 7/17/2008 81138 KENNETH MOK T & T COMM -6/12 0015510 44100 1 45.00 $45.00 7/17/2008 1 81139 MT CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL FACILITY RENTAL -JUNE 0015350 1 42140 1 4,900.00 $4,900.00 7/17/2008 NORRIS REPKE INC ST REHAB-LYCOMING 2505510 46411 7,766.25 1 7/17/2008 81140 INEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS CELL CHRGS-P/W,C/S,C/D 1 0014090 1 42130 1 655.801 $655.80 7/17/2008 81141 NORRIS REPKE INC ST REHAB-LYCOMING 2505510 46411 307.50 $17,003.75 7/17/2008 NORRIS REPKE INC ST REHAB-LYCOMING 2505510 46411 7,766.25 1 7/17/2008 81149 NORRIS REPKE INC ST REHAB-LYCOMING 2505510 46411 8,930.00 $1,135.69 7/17/2008 1 81142 OAK TREE LANES INC EXCURSION -DAY CAMP 0015350 1 42410 1 441.00 $441.00 7/17/2008 81143 ALEX ORDONEZ PROPERTY DAMAGE 001 36810 55.00 $445.00 7/17/2008 ALEX ORDONEZ J FACILITY REFUND -DBC 001 23002 500.00 1 7/17/2008 1 81144 PIRATES DINNER ADVENTURE EXCURSION -DAY CAMP 1 0015350 1 42410 1 825.001 $825.00 7/17/2008 81145 PRINCE SHANT CORP FUEL-NGHBRHD IMP 0015230 42310 333.04 $2,183.80 7/17/2008 PRINCE SHANT CORP FUEL -ROAD MAINT 0015554 42310 838.03 7/17/2008 81149 PRINCE SHANT CORP FUEL -COMM SVCS 0015310 42310 1,012.73 $1,135.69 7/17/2008 81146 QUINN RENTAL SERVICES MAINT-DBC 0015333 42210 534.22 $1,570.21 7/17/2008 QUINN RENTAL SERVICES MAINT-DBC 0015333 42210 1 1,035.99 1 7/17/2008 81147 REPUBLIC ELECTRIC TR SGNL MAINT-APR 08 0015554 45507 2,660.32 $19,705.29 7/17/2008 REPUBLIC ELECTRIC TR SGNL MAINT-APR 08 0015554 45507 5,986.01 7/17/2008 81149 REPUBLIC ELECTRIC TR SGNL MAINT-MAY 08 0015554 45507 3,232.32 $1,135.69 7/17/2008 REPUBLIC ELECTRIC TR SGNL MAINT-MAY 08 0015554 45507 2,072.01 7/17/2008 81150 REPUBLIC ELECTRIC TR SGNL MAINT-MAY 08 0015554 45507 2,295.00 $294.44 7/17/2008 REPUBLIC ELECTRIC TR SGNL MAINT-MAY 08 0015554 45507 2,295.00 7/17/2008 REPUBLIC ELECTRIC ITR SGNL MAINT-MAY 08 0015554 45507 1,164.63 7/17/2008 1 81148 IPETER ROGERS PROF.SVCS-TINY TOTS 0014095 1 44000 1 511.81 $511.81 7/17/2008 1 81149 IS C SIGNS & SUPPLIES LLC SUPPLIES -ROAD MAINT 0015554 1 41250 1 1,135.691 $1,135.69 7/17/2008 1 81150 ISAMPSON GRAPHICS PROF.SVCS-P/INFO 1 0014095 1 44000 1 294.44 $294.44 Page 17 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date l Check Number Vendor Name I Transaction Description I Fund/ Dept I Acct # I Amount I Total Check Amount 7/17/2008 1 81151 ISCAN NATOA MEMBRSHP DUES-JUL-JUN 09 1 0014095 1 42315 1 75.00 $75.00 7/17/2008 SIMPSON ADVERTISING INC GRAPHIC DESGN-NEWSLTTR 0014095 44000 1,225.00 7/17/2008 1 81152 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC LABOR MEMBERSHIP DUES -08/09 1 0014060 1 42315 1 100.00 $100.00 7/17/2008 SIMPSON ADVERTISING INC GRAPHIC DESGN-P/INFO 0014095 44000 1,125.00 7/17/2008 1 81153 MICHAEL SHAY T & T COMM -6/12 0015510 1 44100 1 45.00 $45.00 7/17/2008 SMART & FINAL SUPPLIES -TEE NIGHT OUT 0015350 41200 39.44 7/17/2008 1 81154 ISHERATON HOTELS & RESORTS ESRI CONF-1 AZIZ 0014070 1 42330 1 11266.36 $1,266.36 7/17/2008 81155 SIMPSON ADVERTISING INC AD -DESIGN NEWSLTTR/MAIL 1155515 42115 11,639.74 $17,549.74 7/17/2008 SIMPSON ADVERTISING INC GRAPHIC DESGN-NEWSLTTR 0014095 44000 1,225.00 7/17/2008 81160 SIMPSON ADVERTISING INC GRAPHIC DESGN-P/INFO 0014095 44000 3,560.00 $61.02 7/17/2008 SIMPSON ADVERTISING INC GRAPHIC DESGN-P/INFO 0014095 44000 1,125.00 7/17/2008 1 81156 ISKATE EXPRESS INC EXCURSION -DAY CAMP 1 0015350 1 42410 1 575.00 $575.00 7/17/2008 81157 SMART & FINAL SUPPLIES -SR BINGO 0015350 41200 98.88 $749.94 7/17/2008 SMART & FINAL SUPPLIES -SR BINGO 0015350 41200 40.04 7/17/2008 81160 SMART & FINAL SUPPLIES -DAY CAMP 0015350 41200 232.47 $61.02 7/17/2008 SMART & FINAL SUPPLIES -SR BINGO 0015350 41200 85.10 7/17/2008 81161 SMART & FINAL SUPPLIES -DAY CAMP 0015350 41200 64.86 $525.36 7/17/2008 SMART & FINAL SUPPLIES -TEE NIGHT OUT 0015350 41200 39.44 7/17/2008 1 81162 ISMART & FINAL SUPPLIES -DAY CAMP 10015350 141200 1189.15 $873.60 7/17/2008 81158 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ELECT SVCS -DIST 38 1385538 42126 33.34 $2,284.30 7/17/2008 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ELECT SVCS-TRFFC CONTRL 0015510 42126 1,687.23 7/17/2008 81160 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ELECT SVCS-TRFFC CONTRL 0015510 42126 563.73 $61.02 7/17/2008 1 81159 STUBBIES PROMOTIONS PROMO ITEMS-P/INFO 1 0014095 1 41400 1 3,964.851 $3,964.85 7/17/2008 81160 SUSAN CHEN-FULL REIMB-GFOA CONF 1 0014050 1 42330 1 61.02 $61.02 7/17/2008 81161 TELEPACIFIC COMMUNICATIONS IT1 INTERNET SVCS-JUL 1 0014070 1 44030 1 525.36 $525.36 7/17/2008 81162 THE COMDYN GROUP INC PROF.SVCS-I.T. WK 6/27 1 0014070 1 44000 1 873.601 $873.60 7/17/2008 81163 TIME WARNER JINTERNET SVCS-I.T. 1 0014070 1 44030 1 357.351 $357.35 Page 18 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date I Check Numberl Vendor Name I Transaction Description I Fund/ Dept I Acct # I Amount I Total Check Amount 7/17/2008 81164 TIME WARNER MODEM SVCS -COUNCIL 0014010 42130 44.951 $44.95 7/17/2008 STEPHANY M VALENTINE REFUND -BLDG PERMIT 001 34130 32.40 7/17/2008 81165 ITRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICE INC SUPPLIES -ROAD MAINT 0015554 41250 1 128.87 $128.87 7/17/2008 STEPHANY M VALENTINE REFUND -BLDG PERMIT 001 34310 9.00 7/17/2008 81166 JUCN INC ILONG DIST SVCS -JULY 0014090 1 42125 1 61,581 $61.58 7/17/2008 81167 JUNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD EXCURSION -DAY CAMP 0015350 1 42410 1 4,360.00 $4,360.00 7/17/2008 1 81168 JUS POSTAL SERVICE (HASLER) POSTAGE -GENERAL 1 0014090 1 42120 1 5,000.001 $5,000.00 7/17/2008 81169 STEPHANY M VALENTINE REFUND -BLDG PERMIT 001 34350 2.00 $315.50 7/17/2008 STEPHANY M VALENTINE REFUND -BLDG PERMIT 001 34130 32.40 7/17/2008 81172 STEPHANY M VALENTINE REFUND -BLDG PERMIT 001 34110 272.10 $51.54 7/17/2008 STEPHANY M VALENTINE REFUND -BLDG PERMIT 001 34310 9.00 7/17/2008 81170 VERIZON CALIFORNIA PH.SVCS-HERITAGE PK 0015340 42125 40.56 $194.91 7/17/2008 VERIZON CALIFORNIA PH.SVCS-HERITAGE FAX 0015340 42125 24.94 7/17/2008 81172 VERIZON CALIFORNIA PH.SVCS-FAX LINE CMGR 0014090 42125 41.13 $51.54 7/17/2008 VERIZON CALIFORNIA PH.SVCS-TELEWORKACIS 0014090 42125 0.31 7/17/2008 VERIZON CALIFORNIA PH.SVCS-PETERSON 0015340 42125 87.97 7/17/2008 81171 VISION INTERNET PROVIDERS INC ICITY WEBSITE SVCS-JUL 0014070 1 44030 1 150.001 $150.00 7/17/2008 WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT WATER SVCS -DIST 39 1395539 42126 3,109.40 7/17/2008 1 81172 IWALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT ]UTILITIES-EASTGATE COMM 0014440 1 42126 51.54 $51.54 7/17/2008 81173 WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT WATER SVCS -DIST 38 1385538 42126 8,499.37 $28,227.53 7/17/2008 WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT WATER SVCS -DIST 39 1395539 42126 3,109.40 7/17/2008 WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT WATER SVCS -DIST 41 1415541 42126 2,100.14 7/17/2008 WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT WATER SVCS -PARKS 0015340 42126 14,289.44 7/17/2008 WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT WATER SVCS -DBC 0015333 42126 229.18 7/17/2008 81174 WARREN SIECKE TRFFC SIGNAL-G/SPRINGS 2505510 R46412 457.33 $11,542.50 7/17/2008 WARREN SIECKE TRFFC SIGNAL-DBB 2505510 R46412 457.33 7/17/2008 WARREN SIECKE PROF.SVCS-ENGINEER MAY 0015554 44520 337.50 7/17/2008 WARREN SIECKE TRFFC SIGNAL -B CYN 2505510 R46412 457.34 7/17/2008 WARREN SIECKE TRFFC SIGNAL SVCS -APR 2505510 46412 1,062.00 Page 19 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/ Dept Acct # Amount Total Check Amount 7/17/2008 81174... WARREN SIECKE TRFFC SIGNAL SVCS -MAY 2505510 46412 1 8,771.00 $11,542.50 ... 7/17/2008 1 81175 IWAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY SUPPLIES -DBC 1 0015333 1 41200 1 364.041 $364.04 7/24!2008 JARCHITERRA ARCHITERRA DESIGN GROUP INC DESIGN SVCS-SYC CYN PK 2505310 46415 1 4,562.25 1 1 7/17/2008 1 81176 IWELLS FARGO BANK LEAGUE CW -COUNCIL 1 0014010 1 42330 1 1,077.60 $1,077.60 7/17/2008 1 81177 WEST COAST MEDIA IJULY AD-CONCERTS/MOVIE 1 0014095 1 42115 1 620.00 $620.00 7/17/2008 1 81178 WESTBROOK TECHNOLOGIES INC COMP MAINT-I.T. 1 0014070 1 42205 1 6,840.00 $6,840.00 7/17/2008 1 81179 YOSEMITE WATER EQ RENTAL-SYC CYN PK 1 0015310 1 42130 1 12.00 $12.00 7/24/2008 1 81180 LALITH JAYARATNE FACILITY REFUND -DBC 1 001 1 36615 1 400.00 $400.00 7/24/2008 1 81181 13CMA MEMBERSHIP DUES-P/INFO 10014095 1 42315 1 800.00 $800.00 7/24/2008 1 81182 ADVANCED ELECTRONICS INC SUPPLIES -COMM SVCS 1 0015350 1 41200 1 107.43 $107.43 7/24/2008 1 81183 AI DA AMARE RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 88.00 $88.00 7/24/2008 1 81184 JAMERICAN MINI STORAGE ISTORAGE RENTAL-C/HALL 1 0014090 1 42140 1 14,641.00 $14,641.00 7/24/2008 1 81185 MAEVE ANDERSON RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34730 1 96.001 $96.00 7/24/2008 1 81186 JANGELS OF HOPE REIMB-4TH OF JULY BLAST 1 0015350 1 41200 1 32.00 $32.00 7/24/2008 81187 DESIGN GROUP INC DESIGN SVCS-SYC CYN PK 2505310 46415 141.06 $4,703.31 7/24!2008 JARCHITERRA ARCHITERRA DESIGN GROUP INC DESIGN SVCS-SYC CYN PK 2505310 46415 1 4,562.25 1 1 7/24/2008 1 81188 IJAY ARORA FACILITY REFUND -DBC 001 23004 1 5.65 7/24/2008 1 81189 IATHLETIC WORLD ADVERTISING AD -WINTER POST/DBHS SPIRTS 1 0014095 1 42115 1 309.99 $309.99 7/24/2008 1 81190 IBEE REMOVERS BEE REMOVAL -DIST 38 1 1385538 1 42210 1 95.00 $95.00 7/24/2008 1 81191 JBIENESYST 7/25/08-P/R DEDUCTIONS 1 001 1 21105 1 702.48 $702.48 7/24/2008 1 81192 IJOHN E BISHOP ICONTRACT CLASS -SUMMER 1 0015350 1 45320 1 702.001 $702.00 Page 20 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/ Dept Acct # Amount Total Check Amount 7/24/2008 81193 BONTERRA CONSULTING INC. PROF.SVCS-FPL 2002-65 001 23010 369.00 $369.00 7/24/2008 BONTERRA CONSULTING INC. ADMIN FEE -FPL 2002-65 001 23010 66.42 7/24/2008 81195 BONTERRA CONSULTING INC. ADMIN FEE -FPL 2002-65 001 34430 -66.42 $5.65 7/24/2008 1 81194 1BARBARA BURCH FACILITY REFUND -DBC 001 1 23004 1 5.651 $5.65 7/24/2008 BUSINESS TELECOMMUNICATION SYS INC. SUPPLIES-I.T. 0014070 42125 65.05 7/24/2008 1 81195 IROSSANA BUSCH IFACILITY REFUND -DBC 1 001 1 23004 1 5.65 $5.65 7/24/2008 81196 BUSINESS TELECOMMUNICATION SYS INC. INSTALL -COMP EQ 0014070 42125 3,023.98 $3,089.03 7/24/2008 BUSINESS TELECOMMUNICATION SYS INC. SUPPLIES-I.T. 0014070 42125 65.05 7/24/2008 1 81197 1 EVA CAMACHO FACILITY REFUND-PANTERA 1 001 1 23002 1 100.00 $100.00 7/24/2008 CDW GOVERNMENT INC. WIRELESS EO-I.T. 0014070 R46230 1 1 4,584.69 7/24/2008 1 81198 ICAPIO MEMBERSHIP DUES -ROA 1 0014095 1 42315 1 175.00 $175.00 7/24/2008 1 81199 JCAPRCBM IMEMBERSHIP DUES-COMMNRS 1 0015350 1 42315 1 175.00 $175.00 7/24/2008 1 81200 IGRACE CARREY RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 208.00 $208.00 7/24/2008 1 81201 ICASINO DE PARIS CORP ENTERTAINMENT -SR CASINO 1 0015350 1 45300 1 1,225.001$1,225.00 $115.00 7!24/2008 1 81202 CYNTHIA CASTANON IFACILITY REFUND-PANTERA 1 001 1 23002 1 50.001 $50.00 7/24/2008 1 81203 ROSI CAYUELA IRECREATION REFUND 001 34730 1 48.00 $48.00 7/24/2008 1 81204 CDW GOVERNMENT INC. SUPPLIES-I.T. 0014070 41200 30.36 $4,615.05 7/24/2008 CDW GOVERNMENT INC. WIRELESS EO-I.T. 0014070 R46230 1 1 4,584.69 7/24/2008 1 81205 JKRISTIN CHALA RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 55.00 $55.00 7/24/2008 1 81206 IJUDY CHANG RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 118.00 $118.00 7/24/2008 1 81207 CHARTER OAK GYMNASTICS, INC. ICONTRACT CLASS -SUMMER 0015350 1 45320 1 378.001 $378.00 7/24/2008 1 81208 JARCHANA CHATURVEDI FACILITY REFUND -DBC 001 36615 1 400.00 $400.00 7/24/2008 1 81209 ILYNNE CHEN RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34760 1 115.00 $115.00 Page 21 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 7/24/2008 81217 MARITZA CRUZ FACILITY REFUND -DBC 001 23002 350.00 $275.00 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/ Dept Acct # Amount Total Check Amount 7/24/2008 1 7/24/2008 1 81210 IYOO YOUNG CHEON RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 95.00 $95.00 DIAMOND BAR PETTY CASH SUPPLIES -COMM SVCS 0015310 41200 7.56 7/24/2008 1 7/24/2008 1 81211 IJUDY CHIANG IRECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 45.001 $45.00 7/24/2008 1 7/24/2008 1 81212 GEENA CHRISTENSEN RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 120.00 $120.00 7/24/2008 1 81213 ICHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER REIMB-4TH OF JULY BLAST 1 0015350 1 41200 1 136.251 $136.25 7/24/2008 1 81214 JDAVID CHU IRECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 57.001 $57.00 7/24/2008 1 81215 PHIL CLEMENTE FACILITY REFUND -DBC 1 001 1 23002 1 350.00 $350.00 7/24/2008 1 81216 FREDDY CORTEZ FACILITY REFUND -DBC 1 001 1 23004 1 5.651 $5.65 7/24/2008 81217 MARITZA CRUZ FACILITY REFUND -DBC 001 23002 350.00 $275.00 7/24/2008 MARITZA CRUZ EQ RENTAL -DBC 001 36615 75.00 7/24/2008 1 81218 JYOTFANA DAVE RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 81.00 $81.00 7/24/2008 IDH MAINTENANCE 1ADDL MAINT-DBC JUN 0015333 1 45300 275.00 7/24/2008 1 81219 DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES INC CONSTRUCTN-SYC CYN PK 1 2505310 1 46415 1 1,063.01 $1,063.01 7/2412008 DIAMOND BAR PETTY CASH SUPPLIES -COMM SVCS 0015310 41200 7.56 7/24/2008 1 81220 JDAVID R SEILER REIMB-SUPPLIES 1 0015310 1 41200 1 62.631 $62.63 7/24/2008 1 81221 DFS FLOORING CORP MAINT-DBC1 0015333 1 42210 1 3,000.00 $3,000.00 7/24/2008 81222 DH MAINTENANCE ADDL MAINT-DBC JUN 0015333 45300 227.00$502.00 $190.00 7/24/2008 IDH MAINTENANCE 1ADDL MAINT-DBC JUN 0015333 1 45300 275.00 7/24/2008 81223 IDIAMOND BAR INTERNATIONAL DELI JMTG SUPPLIES -4 CORNERS 1 0014090 1 42325 1 190.001 $190.00 7/24/2008 DIAMOND BAR PETTY CASH MTG-COUNCIL 0014010 42325 5.00 7/24/2008 81224 DIAMOND BAR MOBIL EQ MAINT-COMM SVCS 1 0015310 1 42200 1 12.001 $12.00 7/24/2008 81225 DIAMOND BAR PETTY CASH SUPPLIES -GENERAL 0014090 42325 9.58 $171.96 7/24/2008 DIAMOND BAR PETTY CASH MTG-COUNCIL 0014010 42325 5.00 7/2412008 DIAMOND BAR PETTY CASH MTG-RECREATION 0015350 42325 5.00 7/2412008 DIAMOND BAR PETTY CASH SUPPLIES -COMM SVCS 0015310 41200 7.56 Page 22 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/ Dept Acct # Amount Total Check Amount 7/24/2008 81225... DIAMOND BAR PETTY CASH SUPPLIES -RECREATION 0015310 41200 21.64 $171.96 ... 7/24/2008 81227 DIAMOND BAR PETTY CASH EXCURSION -RECREATION 0015350 42410 26.00 $75.00 7/24/2008 DIAMOND BAR PETTY CASH MTG-PLNG 0015210 42325 24.19 7/24/2008 81228 DIAMOND BAR PETTY CASH SUPPLIES -PARKS 0015340 41200 6.99 $6,110.85 7/24/2008 DIAMOND BAR PETTY CASH MTGS-PM/ORKS 0015510 42325 20.00 7/24/2008 81229 DIAMOND BAR PETTY CASH EXCURSION -RECREATION 0015350 42410 40.00 $55.00 7/24/2008 IDIAMOND BAR PETTY CASH PARKING-CMGR 0014030 42325 6.00 7/24/2008 1 81226 IDOLPHIN RENTS INC JEQ RENTAL -4TH OF JULY 1 0015350 42130 1 574.041 $574.04 7/24/2008 EXCEL LANDSCAPE ADDL MAINT-DIST 39 1395539 42210 150.11 7/24/2008 81227 IMALI DONG RECREATION REFUND 1 001 34780 1 75.001 $75.00 7/24/2008 EXCEL LANDSCAPE ADDL MAINT-DIST 39 1395539 42210 405.91 7/24/2008 81228 IDURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES EXCURSION -TRANSPORTATION 1 1125350 45310 1 6,110.851 $6,110.85 7/24/2008 81229 JEDUCATION TO GO CONTRACT CLASS -SPRING 1 0015350 45320 1 55.001 $55.00 7/24/2008 81230 ILORAIN ESQUIVEL RECREATION REFUND 1 001 34780 1 94.00 $94.00 7/24/2008 81231 ILYNN ESTRADA IFACILITY REFUND -DBC 1 001 1 23002 1 350.00 $350.00 7/24/2008 81232 EXCEL LANDSCAPE ADDL MAINT-DIST 38 1385538 42210 747.33 $1,753.39 7/24/2008 EXCEL LANDSCAPE ADDL MAINT-DIST 39 1395539 42210 150.11 7/24/2008 81236 EXCEL LANDSCAPE ADDL MAINT-DIST 41 1415541 42210 450.04 $1,070.23 7/24/2008 EXCEL LANDSCAPE ADDL MAINT-DIST 39 1395539 42210 405.91 7/24/2008 1 81233 1EXECUTIVE PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS INC PROMO ITEMS-P/INFO 1 0014095 1 41400 1 3,103.891 $3,103.89 7/24/2008 81234 1EXTERMINETICS OF SO CAL INC PEST CONTROL SVCS -DBC 0015333 45300 75.00 $115.00 7/24/2008 EXTERMINETICS OF SO CAL INC PEST CONTROL SVCS -DBC 0015333 1 45300 40.00 7/24/2008 1 81235 1JENNIFER FAN IRECREATION REFUND 001 34780 100.00 $100.00 7/24/2008 1 81236 IFAUX THEMES REPLACEMENT -PLAQUES 0014090 42210 1,070.23 $1,070.23 7/24/2008 1 81237 IFEDEX EXPRESS MAIL -GENERAL 0014090 42120 107.35 $107.35 7/24/2008 1 81238 JDAVID FERNANDEZ CONTRACT CLASS -SUMMER 0015350 45320 1,012.50 $1,012.50 Page 23 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date ICheckNumberl Vendor Name I Transaction Description I Fund/ Dept I Acct # I Amount I Total Check 7/24/2008 1 81239 ADRIANA FLORES FACILITY REFUND -DBC 1 001 1 23004 1 5.65 7/24/2008 1 81240 JASON FORD FACILITY REFUND -DBC 1 001 1 23002 1 700.00 $700.00 7/24/2008 1 81241 GEETA GANESH RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 55.00 $55.00 7/24/2008 1 81242 GFOA MEMBRSHP DUES-CMGR,LM,SF 1 0014050 1 42315 1 585.00 $585.00 7/24/2008 1 81243 GLENN'S REFRIGERATION CORP MAINT-PETERSON PARK 1 0015340 1 42210 1 190.00 $190.00 7/24/2008 1 81244 GO LIVE TECHNOLOGY INC PROF.SVCS-WK 7/11 1 0014070 1 R44000 1 2,400.00 $2,400.00 7/24/2008 1 81245 GOVCONNECTION INC MAINT-NETWORK SWITCHES 1 1185098 1 46230 1 422.40 $422.40 7/24/2008 1 81246 GOVPARTNER I REQUEST PARTNER -JULY 08 0014070 44030 1 850.00 $850.00 7/24/2008 1 81247 GRANICUS INC USER CONF-M ROA 1 0014095 1 42330 1 459.00 $459.00 7/24/2008 1 81248 GRAYBAR SUPPLIES -HERITAGE PK 1 0015340 1 42210 1 1,283.78 $1,283.78 7/24/2008 1 81249 GISELLE DE GUTA FACILITY REFUND -DBC 1 001 1 23004 1 5.65 $5.65 7/24/2008 1 81250 BARRETT HALCROMB FACILITY REFUND -DBC 1 001 1 23002 1 350.00 $350.00 7/24/2008 81251 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. PROF.SVCS-EN 08-608 001 23012 1,792.08 $1,792.08 7/24/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. ADMIN FEE -EN 08-608 001 23012 179.21 7/24/2008 HALL & FOREMAN, INC. ADMIN FEE -EN 08-608 001 34650 -179.21 7/24/2008 1 81252 DEBBIE HENDERSON CONTRACT CLASS -SUMMER 1 0015350 1 45320 1 270.00 $270.00 7/24/2008 1 81253 REGINALD HENRY FACILITY REFUND -DBC 1 001 1 36615 1 400.00 $400.00 7/24/2008 81254 SENETI HERNANDEZ REFUND -BLDG PERMIT 001 34120 33.20 $356.26 7/24/2008 SENETI HERNANDEZ REFUND -BLDG PERMIT 001 34350 2.08 7/24/2008 SENETI HERNANDEZ REFUND -BLDG PERMIT 001 34310 9.00 7/24/2008 SENETI HERNANDEZ REFUND -BLDG PERMIT 001 34110 279.58 Page 24 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/ Dept Acct # Amount Total Check Amount 7/24/2008 81254... SENETI HERNANDEZ REFUND -BLDG PERMIT 001 34130 1 32.40 $356.26 ... 7/24/2008 81255 1HEWLETT PACKARD COMPANY ANNUAL SUPPORT -PLOTTER 1 0014070 1 42205 1 2,282.00 $2,282.00 7/24/2008 1 JINLAND INLAND EMPIRE STAGES EXCURSION -FANTASY SPRINGS 1125350 45310 1,410.00 7/24/2008 1 81256 IRONALD HOPPE IRECREATION REFUND 001 34780 1 55.00 $55.00 7/24/2008 INLAND VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY FACILITY ASSESSMNT-JUL 0014431 45403 1,250.00 7/24/2008 81257 JULIE HOVEN IRECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 48.00 $48.00 7/24/2008 81258 JENGYA HUANG RECREATION REFUND 001 34780 55.00 $55.00 7/24/2008 1 81259 ILAUREN HULL FACILITY REFUND -HERITAGE 001 1 23002 1 50.00 $50.00 7/24/2008 1 81260 LONG HUOT FACILITY REFUND -DBC 1 001 1 23004 1 5.65$5.65 $235.00 7/24/2008 1 81261 INDUSTRIAL CLERICAL RECRUITERS INC ITEMP SVCS-C/S WK 7/6 0015310 44000 1 784.00 $784.00 7/24/2008 81262 EMPIRE STAGES TRANS-DESCANSO GARDENS 0015350 45310 50.00 $1,460.00 7/24/2008 1 JINLAND INLAND EMPIRE STAGES EXCURSION -FANTASY SPRINGS 1125350 45310 1,410.00 7/24/2008 81263 INLAND VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY ANIMAL CONTROL-JUL 08 0014431 45403 8,523.08 $19,546.16 7/24/2008 INLAND VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY ANIMAL CONTROL -AUG 08 0014431 45403 8,523.08 7/24/2008 81265 INLAND VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY FACILITY ASSESSMENT -AUG 0014431 45403 1,250.00 $350.00 7/24/2008 INLAND VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY FACILITY ASSESSMNT-JUL 0014431 45403 1,250.00 7/24/2008 1 81264 JOE A. GONSALVES & SON INC. ILEGISLATIVE SVCS-JUL 08 0014030 1 44000 1 3,000.00 $3,000.00 7/24/2008 1 81265 KEITH JOHNSON ENTERTAINMENT -SR LUAU 0015350 1 45300 1 350.00 $350.00 7/24/2008 1 81266 IJANICE JONES RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 94.00 $94.00 7/24/2008 1 81267 IRICK JOSWICK BAND -CONCERT IN PARK 1 0015350 1 45305 1 1,000.00 $1,000.00 7/24/2008 1 81268 IJUDICIAL DATA SYSTEMS CORPORATION PARKING CITE ADMIN -JUN 08 0014411 1 45405 1 1,334.28 $1,334.28 7/24/2008 1 81269 DAVINDER KAUR RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34760 1 235.00 $235.00 7/24/2008 1 81270 SUNGLIM KIM IFACILITY REFUND -DBC 1 001 1 23002 1 500.00 $500.00 Page 25 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/ Dept Acct # Amount Total Check Amount 7/24/2008 81271 KIRK STEINKE ELECTRIC MAINT-PETERSON PARK 0015340 42210 1,238.00 $1,238.00 7/24/2008 81272 HARBANS KOHLI FACILITY REFUND -DBC 001 23002 500.00 $466.00 7/24/2008 HARBANS KOHLI FACILITY RENTAL -DBC 001 36615 -34.00 7/24/2008 1 81273 CAROL LANDIS RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 60.00 $60.00 7/24/2008 LDM ASSOCIATES INC. ADMIN FEE -FPL 2007-256 001 23010 27.00 7/24/2008 1 81274 LAUREL A MEYER FACILITY REFUND -DBC 1 001 1 23002 1 100.00 $100.00 7/24/2008 81275 LDM ASSOCIATES INC. PROF.SVCS-FPL 2007-256 001 23010 150.00 $1,462.50 7/24/2008 LDM ASSOCIATES INC. ADMIN FEE -FPL 2007-256 001 23010 27.00 7/24/2008 81277 LDM ASSOCIATES INC. PROF.SVCS-FPL 2008-314 001 23010 150.00 $59.00 7/24/2008 LDM ASSOCIATES INC. ADMIN FEE -FPL 2008-314 001 23010 27.00 7/24/2008 81278 LDM ASSOCIATES INC. PROF.SVCS-FPL 2008-306 001 23010 281.25 $955.00 7/24/2008 LDM ASSOCIATES INC. ADMIN FEE -FPL 2008-306 001 23010 50.63 7/24/2008 81279 LDM ASSOCIATES INC. PROF.SVCS-FPL 2008-304 001 23010 337.50 $2,324.20 7/24/2008 LDM ASSOCIATES INC. ADMIN FEE -FPL 2008-304 001 23010 60.75 7/24/2008 81280 LDM ASSOCIATES INC. PROF.SVCS-FPL 2007-293 001 23010 318.75 $197.99 7/24/2008 LDM ASSOCIATES INC. ADMIN FEE -FPL 2007-293 001 23010 57.38 7/24/2008 LDM ASSOCIATES INC. ADMIN FEE -FPL 2008-314 001 34430 -27.00 7/24/2008 LDM ASSOCIATES INC. ADMIN FEE -FPL 2008-306 001 34430 -50.63 7/24/2008 LDM ASSOCIATES INC. ADMIN FEE -FPL 2008-304 001 34430 -60.75 7/24/2008 LDM ASSOCIATES INC. ADMIN FEE -FPL 2007-293 001 34430 -57.38 7/24/2008 LDM ASSOCIATES INC. PROF.SVCS-PLNG JUN 0015210 44250 225.00 7/24/2008 1 JLDM ASSOCIATES INC. JADMIN FEE -FPL 2007-256 1001 134430 1-27.00 7/24/2008 1 81276 NATALIE LE RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 59.00 $59.00 7/24/2008 1 81277 CHIOUFENG LEE RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 59.00 $59.00 7/24/2008 1 81278 LISA LI RECREATION REFUND 001 1 34760 1 955.001 $955.00 7/24/2008 1 81279 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE ILEGAL SVCS-H/R 0014060 1 44021 1 2,324.201 $2,324.20 7/24/2008 1 81280 LINDA G MAGNUSON REIMB-GFOA CONF 0014050 1 42330 1 197.99 $197.99 Page 26 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/ Dept Acct # Amount Total Check Amount 7/24/2008 81281 LIVESOUND CONCEPTS SOUND SYS -CONCERT IN PK 0015350 45305 1 620.00 $620.00 7/24/2008 81282 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. CONTRACT SVCS -MAY 08 0014411 45401 355,332.98 $741,237.57 7/24/2008 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. TRANSIT SALES -MAY 08 1125553 45402 135.15 7/24/2008 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. HELICOPTER SVCS -FEB 08 0014411 45401 171.50 7/24/2008 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. HELICOPTER SVCS -MAR 0014411 45401 249.45 7/24/2008 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. HELICOPTER SVCS -APR 08 0014411 45401 311.82 7/24/2008 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. CALVARY CHAPEL -MAY 08 0014411 45402 7,274.74 7/24/2008 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. SEATBELT ENFORCE -JUN 08 0014411 45402 187.86 7/24/2008 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. SEATBELT ENFORCE -MAY 0014411 45402 4,398.00 7/2412008 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. CONTRACT SVCS -JUN 08 0014411 45401 355,332.98 7/24/2008 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. CALVARY CHAPEL -JUN 08 0014411 45402 7,792.19 7/24/2008 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. SPL EVENTS -TEEN NIGHT 0014411 45402 810.90 7/2412008 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. STAR DEPUTY -JUN 08 0014411 45401 9,240.00 7/24/2008 1 81283 ILOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BILINGUAL TESTING SVCS 1 0014060 1 44000 1 160.00$160.00 7/24/2008 1 81284 LOWE'S BUSINESS ACCOUNT SUPPLIES -DBC 1 0015333 1 41200 1 10.61 $10.61 7/24/2008 1 81285 IDIEGO LOYA IFACILITY REFUND -DBC 1 001 1 36615 1 400.00$400.00 7/24/2008 1 81286 IMARYLU RECREATION REFUND 001 34780 1 75.00 $75.00 7/24/2008 81287 GEETA MALIK FACILITY REFUND -DBC 001 23002 500.00 $800.00 7/24/2008 GEETA MALIK FACILITY REFUND -DBC 001 23002 300.00 7/24/2008 1 81288 IMATLOCK ASSOCIATES INC RETROFIT SVCS-SYC CYN PK 1 2505310 1 46415 1 4,763.001 $4,763.00 7/24/2008 1 81289 IDIANNA MCCLENDON RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 59.001 $59.00 7/24/2008 1 81290 IVERONICA MENDEZ RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 50.001 $50.00 7/24/2008 1 81291 IKARYN MILLER FACILITY REFUND -HERITAGE 001 1 23002 1 50.00 $50.00 7/24/2008 1 81292 IVILMA MILLER FACILITY REFUND -DBC 1 001 1 23004 1 5.65 $5.65 7/24/2008 1 81293 IDIANE MOORE FACILITY REFUND -DBC 1 001 1 23002 1 100.00 $100.00 Page 27 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 7/24/2008 81295 NORRIS REPKE INC PROF.SVCS-EN 08-608 001 23012 7,600.00 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name NORRIS REPKE INC Transaction Description 001 Fund/ Dept Acct # Amount Total Check Amount 81297 NORRIS REPKE INC ADMIN FEE -EN 08-608 001 34650 -760.00 $158.88 7/24/2008 7/24/2008 1 81294 NEETA NATHANI RECREATION REFUND 001 1 34780 1 55.00 $55.00 7/24/2008 81295 NORRIS REPKE INC PROF.SVCS-EN 08-608 001 23012 7,600.00 $7,600.00 7/24/2008 NORRIS REPKE INC ADMIN FEE -EN 08-608 001 23012 760.00 7/24/2008 81297 NORRIS REPKE INC ADMIN FEE -EN 08-608 001 34650 -760.00 $158.88 7/24/2008 1 81296 CATHERINE OCURRAN RECREATION REFUND 001 34730 1 96.00 $96.00 7/24/2008 ORKIN PEST CONTROL INC GOPHER CONTROL-SYC CYN PK 0015340 42210 63.22 7/24/2008 1 81297 OLYMPIC STAFFING SERVICES TEMP SVCS -WK 7/20 1 0015310 1 44000 1 158.88 $158.88 7/24/2008 PERS RETIREMENT APPLIED CREDIT 001 21109 -21,155.47 7/24/2008 1 81298 ALEX ORDONEZ FACILITY REFUND -DBC 1 001 1 23004 1 5.65 $55.00 7/24/2008 81299 ORKIN PEST CONTROL INC GOPHER CONTROL-BREA CYN 1385538 42210 60.64 $209.66 7/24/2008 ORKIN PEST CONTROL INC GOPHER CONTROL-SYC CYN PK 0015340 42210 63.22 7/24/2008 81301 ORKIN PEST CONTROL INC GOPHER CONTROL-PANTERA 0015340 42210 85.80 $44.00 7/24/2008 1 81300 JANEH PABAROJ RECREATION REFUND 001 34730 1 48.00 $48.00 7/24/2008 PERS HEALTH AUG 08 -HEALTH INS PREMS 0014090 40086 388.00 7/24/2008 1 81301 PANTERA PTO FOOD REIMB-4TH OF JULY 0015350 1 41200 1 44.00 $44.00 7/24/2008 PERS RETIREMENT APPLIED CREDIT 001 21109 -21,155.47 7/24/2008 1 81302 LEENA PATEL RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 55.00 $55.00 7/24/2008 1 81303 CHRISTIAN PEREZ RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34760 1 95.00 $95.00 7/24/2008 81304 PERS HEALTH AUG 08 -HEALTH INS PREMS 0014090 40093 90.83 $28,838.72 7/24/2008 PERS HEALTH AUG 08 -HEALTH INS PREMS 0014090 40086 388.00 7/24/2008 PERS HEALTH AUG 08 -HEALTH INS PREMS 001 21105 28,359.89 7/24/2008 81305 PERS RETIREMENT SURVIVOR BENEFIT 001 21109 47.43 $4,203.70 7/24/2008 PERS RETIREMENT RETIRE CONTRIB-EE 001 21109 9,991.65 7/24/2008 PERS RETIREMENT RETIRE CONTRIB-ER 001 21109 15,320.09 7/24/2008 PERS RETIREMENT APPLIED CREDIT 001 21109 -21,155.47 7/24/2008 81306 PERS RETIREMENT FUND RETIRE CONTRIB-ER 001 21109 320.28 $537.16 7/24/2008 PERS RETIREMENT FUND RETIRE CONTRIB-EE 001 21109 208.88 7/24/2008 PERS RETIREMENT FUND SURVIVOR BENEFIT 001 21109 8.00 Page 28 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date I Check Number Vendor Name I Transaction Description I Fund/ Dept I Acct # I Amount I Total Check Amount 7/24/2008 1 81307 SANDRA PLEULER DWYER RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34730 1 48.00 $48.00 7/24/2008 81308 QUINN RENTAL SERVICES EQ RENTAL -4TH OF JULY 0015350 42130 335.90 $1,326.78 7/24/2008 QUINN RENTAL SERVICES EQ RENTAL -4TH OF JULY 0015350 42130 409.49 7/24/2008 81311 QUINN RENTAL SERVICES EQ RENTAL -4TH OF JULY 0015350 42130 137.39 $188.36 7/24/2008 QUINN RENTAL SERVICES EQ RENTAL -4TH OF JULY 0015350 42130 148.00 7/24/2008 81312 QUINN RENTAL SERVICES EQ RENTAL -4TH OF JULY 0015350 42130 148.00 $55.00 7/24/2008 QUINN RENTAL SERVICES EQ RENTAL -4TH OF JULY 1 0015350 42130 148.00 7/24/2008 81309 R F DICKSON COMPANY ST SWEEPING SVCS -MAY 0015554 45501 9,565.85 $22,645.27 7/24/2008 R F DICKSON COMPANY ST SWEEPING SVCS -JUN 0015554 45501 9,565.85 7/2412008 81311 R F DICKSON COMPANY DEBRIS DIVERSION -JUN 08 1155515 45500 3,513.57 $188.36 7/24/2008 1 81310 REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONTRACT SVCS-JUL 08 1 0014096 1 45000 1 1,000.00 $1,000.00 7/24/2008 ISIMPSON ]PRINT SIMPSON ADVERTISING INC PRINT SVCS -CONCERTS 0014095 44000 1 1 525.00 7/2412008 1 81311 REINBERGER PRINTWERKS PRINT SVCS -FINANCE 1 0014090 1 42110 1 188.36 $188.36 7/24/2008 81312 TANI ROSS RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 55.00 $55.00 7/24/2008 1 81313 CLAUDIA RUBALCAVA FACILITY REFUND -DBC 1 001 1 36615 1 400.00 $400.00 7/24/2008 1 81314 ROSALINDA RUIZ FACILITY REFUND -DBC 1 001 1 23004 1 5.65 $5.65 7/24/2008 1 81315 ISIS SELIM IFACILITY REFUND -DBC 001 1 23004 1 5.65 $5.65 7/24/2008 1 81316 JASHA SHAH FACILITY REFUND -DBC 1 001 1 23002 1 500.00 $500.00 7/24/2008 1 81317 ANGELINA SHIN RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 55.00 $55.00 7/24/2008 1 81318 MARILOU SIM RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 95.001 $95.00 7/24/2008 81319 ADVERTISING INC SVCS-NEWSLTTR AUG 0014095 44000 1,410.00 $1,935.00 7/24/2008 ISIMPSON ]PRINT SIMPSON ADVERTISING INC PRINT SVCS -CONCERTS 0014095 44000 1 1 525.00 7/24/2008 1 81320 SO CAL SANITATION SUPPLIES -4TH OF JULY 1 0015350 1 42130 1 1,093.251 $1,093.25 Page 29 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/ Dept Acct # Amount Total Check Amount 7/24/2008 7/24/2008 81321 SO COAST AIR QUALITY MGT DISTRICT SO COAST AIR QUALITY MGT DISTRICT LEASE -CITY HALL AUG LEASE -CITY HALL JUL 0014090 0014090 42140 42140 21,810.60 21,810.60 $43,621.20 7/24/2008 81322 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ELECT SVCS -DIST 38 1385538 42126 17.52 $9,053.20 7/24/2008 1 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ELECT SVCS -DIST 38 1385538 42126 17.52 7/24/2008 81325 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ELECT SVCS -DIST 38 1385538 42126 18.08 $320.31 7/24/2008 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ELECT SVCS -DIST 38 1385538 42126 18.24 7/24/2008 81326 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ELECT SVCS -DIST 41 1415541 42126 17.52 $1,540.00 7/24/2008 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ELECT SVCS -DBC 0015333 42126 8,964.32 7/24/2008 81323 STANDARD INSURNCE OF OREGON AUG 08 -LIFE INS PREMS 001 21106 1,155.46 $2,777.35 7/24/2008 1 STANDARD INSURNCE OF OREGON AUG 08-SUPP LIFE INS PREM 001 21106 99.50 7/24/2008 81325 STANDARD INSURNCE OF OREGON AUG 08-STD/LTD 001 21112 1,522.39 $320.31 7/24/2008 1 81324 ISTATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION ISALES TAX DUE -APR -JUN 08 1 001 1 36650 1 350.00 $350.00 7/24/2008 1 THE COMDYN GROUP INC PROF.SVCS-WK 7/4 0014070 44000 731.25 7/24/2008 1 81325 ISTATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT SLRY ATTCHMNT-00932977 001 1 21114 1 320.31 $320.31 7/24/2008 THE COMDYN GROUP INC PROF.SVCS-WK 6/30 0014070 44000 1,787.50 7/24/2008 1 81326 ISTATE FAIR AMUSEMENTS SUPPLIES -RECREATION 1 0015350 1 41200 1 1,540.00 $1,540.00 7/24/2008 1 ITHE COMDYN GROUP INC PROF.SVCS-WK 6/30 1 0014070 1 44000 168.00 7/24/2008 1 81327 ILINCHI TAI IRECREATION REFUND 001 34720 1 46.00 $46.00 7/24/2008 1 81328 TANGRAM INC CHAIRS -HERITAGE C/CTR 0015340 1 46250 1 23,858.30 $23,858.30 7/24/2008 81329 THE COMDYN GROUP INC PROF.SVCS-WK 7/4 0014070 44000 554.40 $6,178.65 7/24/2008 1 THE COMDYN GROUP INC PROF.SVCS-WK 7/4 0014070 44000 731.25 7/24/2008 THE COMDYN GROUP INC PROF.SVCS-WK 7/4 0014070 44000 937.50 7/24/2008 THE COMDYN GROUP INC PROF.SVCS-WK 6/30 0014070 44000 1,787.50 7/24/2008 THE COMDYN GROUP INC PROF.SVCS-WK 6/27 0014070 44000 2,000.00 7/24/2008 1 ITHE COMDYN GROUP INC PROF.SVCS-WK 6/30 1 0014070 1 44000 168.00 7/24/2008 81330 THE GAS COMPANY GAS SVCS -HERITAGE PK 0015340 1 42126 26.40 $126.16 7/24/2008 1 THE GAS COMPANY GAS SVCS -DBC 0015333 1 42126 99.76 7/24/2008 81331 THE TRAINING CAMP INC MCTS TRNG-I AZIZ 0014070 42340 1,646.25 $4,042.50 7/24/2008 1 THE TRAINING CAMP INC MCAS TRNG-A ESTEVEZ 0014070 42340 1 2,396.25 Page 30 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/ Dept Acct # Amount Total Check Amount 7/24/2008 81332 FRED THOMPSON FACILITY REFUND -HERITAGE 001 23002 1 50.00 $50.00 7/24/2008 1 81333 TRANE SERVICE GROUP INC MAINT-DBC 0015333 1 45300 1 874.50 $874.50 7/24/2008 ITAMARA UEKERT FACILITY REFUND -DBC 001 1 23002 500.00 7/24/2008 81334 TRI -CITIES POOL SERVICE & REPAIR MAINT-DBC JUNE 0015333 1 45300 1 160.00 $160.00 7/24/2008 US BANK UNIFORMS -J GARCIA 0015554 41250 655.11 7124/2008 1 81335 AKIE TSUBOTA RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34730 1 96.00 $96.00 7/24/2008 US BANK MICROSOFT CERT TRNG-I.T. 0014070 42330 308.75 7/24/2008 1 81336 CHIA HUA TU RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 55.00 $55.00 7/24/2008 81337 TAMARA UEKERT FACILITY REFUND -DBC 001 1 36615 620.00 $1,120.00 7/24/2008 ITAMARA UEKERT FACILITY REFUND -DBC 001 1 23002 500.00 7/24/2008 81338 US BANK SUPPLIES-P/INFO 0014095 41200 1,078.71 $8,439.46 7/24/2008 US BANK NPSI CONF-C BRADLEY 0015310 42330 618.45 7/24/2008 US BANK SUPPLIES -DBC 0015333 41200 111.15 7/24/2008 US BANK UNIFORMS -J GARCIA 0015554 41250 655.11 7/24/2008 US BANK EQ -COMM SVCS 0015310 41300 78.23 7/24/2008 US BANK MICROSOFT CERT TRNG-I.T. 0014070 42330 308.75 7/24/2008 US BANK MTG-I.T. 0014070 42335 55.45 7/24/2008 US BANK GFOA CONF-MAGNUSON/FULL 0014050 42330 1,149.95 7/24/2008 US BANK MTG SUPPLIES -COMM DEV 0015210 42325 76.37 7/24/2008 US BANK PUBLICATIONS-P/WKS 0015510 42320 53.90 7/24/2008 US BANK SUPPLIES -COMM SVCS 0015350 41200 497.68 7/24/2008 US BANK SUPPLIES -PRINTER 1125553 41200 576.95 7/24/2008 US BANK SUPPLIES -COMM DEV 0015210 41200 177.73 7/24/2008 US BANK SUPPLIES-NGHBRHD IMP 0015230 41200 142.89 7/24/2008 US BANK SUPPLIES -COMM SVCS 0015350 41200 437.95 7/24/2008 US BANK SUPPLIES-C/CLERK 0014030 41200 29.22 7/24/2008 US BANK WEBINAR CONF-H/R 0014060 42330 75.00 7/24/2008 US BANK SUPPLIES-H/R 0014060 42115 32.46 7/24/2008 US BANK MTG SUPPLIES-P/WKS 0015510 42325 268.57 7/24/2008 US BANK SUPPLIES -COMM SVCS 0015350 41200 168.25 7/24/2008 US BANK SUPPLIES -COMM SVCS 0015350 41200 345.58 7/24/2008 US BANK EXCURSION-HLLYWD BOWL 0015350 45310 997.00 7/24/2008 US BANK SUPPLIES -DBC 0015333 41200 156.06 Page 31 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/ Dept Acct # Amount Total Check Amount 7/24/2008 81338... US BANK SUPPLIES -DAY CAMP 0015350 41200 1 348.05 $8,439.46 ... 7/24/2008 1 81339 ICONRAD UYTINGCO IFACILITY REFUND -HERITAGE 1 001 1 23002 1 200.001 $200.00 7/24/2008 VERIZON CALIFORNIA PH.SVCS-HERITAGE PK 0015340 42125 87.93 7/24/2008 1 81340 IVALLEY CREST LANDSCAPE MAINT INC ADDL MAINT-LORBEER FIELD 0015340 1 42210 1 22,880.00 $22,880.00 7124/2008 1 81341 IVANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGNTS-303248 7/25/08-P/R DEDUCTIONS 1 001 1 21108 1 4,978.09 $4,978.09 7124/2008 1 81342 KAREN VASQUEZ RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 94.001 $94.00 7124/2008 81343 VERIZON CALIFORNIA PH.SVCS-DBC 0015333 42125 69.18 $245.05 7/24/2008 VERIZON CALIFORNIA PH.SVCS-HERITAGE PK 0015340 42125 87.93 7/24/2008 81347 VERIZON CALIFORNIA PH.SVCS-SYC CYN PK 0015340 42125 87.94 7/24/2008 1 81344 ILOTIE WALKOWIAK IFACILITY REFUND -HERITAGE 001 23002 1 200.001 $200.00 7/24/2008 81345 WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC TREE MAINT SVCS -JUN 08 0015558 45509 4,255.75 $4,580.75 7/24/2008 IWEST COAST ARBORISTS INC TREE WATERING -JUN 08 0015558 45510 1 1 325.00 7/24/2008 1 81346 ICHEUK WONG RECREATION REFUND 001 34780 1 120.00 $120.00 7/24/2008 1 81347 ITED WONG FACILITY REFUND -DBC 1 001 1 23004 1 5.65 7/24/2008 1 81348 WORLDWIDE BINGO SUPPLIER SUPPLIES -SR BINGO 1 0015350 1 41200 1 310.32 $310.32 7/24/2008 1 81349 IPAUL WRIGHTA/V SVCS -P/C, CNCL MTG 1 0014090 44000 262.501 $262.50 7/24/2008 1 81350 IPAUL WU RECREATION REFUND 001 34780 112.001 $112.00 7/24/2008 1 81351 IBONNIE YAMATE IRECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 140.001 $140.00 7/24/2008 1 81352 JANGELA YBANEZ IFACILITY REFUND-PANTERA 1 001 1 23002 1 100.00 $100.00 7/24/2008 1 81353 IKYUNG SUN YUN RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 75.00 $75.00 7/24/2008 1 81354 ICORRINE ZEPEDA RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 165.001 $165.00 Page 32 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/10/08 thru 07/30/08 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/ Dept Acct #t Amount Total Check Amount 7/24/2008 WT00058 JUNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA, NA LEASE PAYMENT -DBC AUG 0014090 42140 38,304,76 $38,304.76 $2,597,370.56 Page 33 CITY COUNCIL TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council VIA: James DeStefano, City Manager N) TITLE: Preliminary Treasurer's Statement — June 2008 RECOMMENDATION: Approve the June 2008 Preliminary Treasurer's Statement. FINANCIAL IMPACT: No Fiscal Impact BACKGROUND: Agenda # 6 _ s Meeting Date: Aug. S, 2008 AGENDA REPORT Per City policy, the Finance Department presents the monthly Treasurer's Statement for the City Council's review and approval. This statement shows the preliminary cash balances for the various funds, with a breakdown of bank account balances, investment account balances, and the effective yield earned from investments. This statement also includes a separate investment portfolio report which details the activities of the investments. All investments have been made in accordance with the City's Investment Policy. During the month of June the City had $8M invested in Freddie Mac Notes. The City is cognizant of the issues faced by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and is monitoring the situation closely. At this time the City's investments appear to be safe as denoted by their AAA rating. Since there are still adjustments being made to the cash balances between the various funds for the Fiscal 07-08 year end, the statement being presented has been termed preliminary. Once the year end numbers have been finalized a revised June treasurer's statement will be presented to the City Council for approval. PREPARED BY: Linda G. Magnuson, Finance Director Departm6nl Head Assistant ity Manager Attachments: Preliminary Treasurer's Statement, Investment Portfolio Report CITY OF DIAMOND BAR TREASURER'S MONTHLY CASH STATEMENT June 30, 2008 SUMMARY OF CASH: BEGINNING . DEMAND DEPOSITS: TRANSFERS ENDING . . BALANCE RECEIPTS DISBURSEMENTS IN (OUT) BALANCE GENERAL FUND $34,808,762.24 879,208.84 $995,977.00 ($39,327.77) $34,652,666.31 LIBRARY SERVICES FUND 0.00 $892,584.26 LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FD 0.00 COMMUNITY ORG SUPPORT FD (3,514.68) 8,000,000.00 CASH WITH FISCAL AGENT: US TREASURY Money Market Account (3,514.68) GAS TAX FUND 148,020.17 $43,187,767.68 148,020.17 TRANSIT TX (PROP A) FD 1,010,223.64 156,619.49 69,885.70 1,096,957.43 TRANSIT TX (PROP C) FD 1,827,953.93 71,278.97 1,899,232.90 ISTEA Fund 0.00 0.00 INTEGRATED WASTE MGT FD 257,659.12 24,142.40 23,532.54 258,268.98 TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT FUND 388,304.75 388,304.75 AB2928-TR CONGESTION RELIEF FD 339,483.92 339,483.92 AIR QUALITY IMPRVMNT FD 72,930.40 18,171.76 3,495.61 87,606.55 TRAILS & BIKEWAYS FD (26,825.00) 36,569.00 9,744.00 Prop 1B Bond Fund 914,164.22 914,164.22 PARK FEES FD 408,026.41 408,026.41 PROP A - SAFE PARKS ACT FUND 0.00 0.00 PARK & FACILITIES DEVEL. FD 1,076,448.38 1,076,448.38 COM DEV BLOCK GRANT FD 32,294.03 24,404.00 73,781.66 (17,083.63) CITIZENS OPT -PUBLIC SAFETY FD 134,770.21 134,770.21 NARCOTICS ASSET SEIZURE FD 354,621.61 354,621.61 CA LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIP PRGI 79,542.99 79,542.99 LANDSCAPE DIST #38 FD 83,371.04 13,386.73 69,984.31 LANDSCAPE DIST #39 FD 71,415.11 7,662.74 63,752.37 LANDSCAPE DIST #41 FD 118,609.04 5,100.03 113,509.01 GRAND AV CONST FUND 0.00 CAP IMPROVEMENT PRJ FD (846,698.91) 158,513.43 0.00 (1,005,212.34) SELF INSURANCE FUND 1,339,116.10 1,339,116.10 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND 202,795.20 202,795.20 COMPUTER REPLACEMENT FUND 202,997.18 19,847.34 183,149.84 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY FUNI 293,633.79 343.48 23,772.40 39,327.77 309,532.64 TOTALS $43,288,104.89 $7,210 737.94 $1 394,955.18 $0.00 $43,103,887.65 SUMMARY OF CASH: DEMAND DEPOSITS: GENERAL ACCOUNT ($125,953.84) PAYROLL ACCOUNT 40,823.81 CHANGE FUND 250.00 PETTY CASH ACCOUNT 1,000.00 TOTAL DEMAND DEPOSITS ($83,880.03) INVESTMENTS: US TREASURY Money Market Acct. $892,584.26 LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FD 33,985,650.78 FED HOME LOAN BANK NOTES 8,000,000.00 CASH WITH FISCAL AGENT: US TREASURY Money Market Account 309,532.64 TOTAL INVESTMENTS $43,187,767.68 TOTAL CASH $43,103,887.65 Note: The City of Diamond Bar is invested in the State Treasurer's Local Agency Investment Fund. The account's funds are available for withdrawal within 24 hours. In addition, the City has started investing in longer term investments. These investments are detailed on the attached Investment Report. 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 stimated expenditures. James DeStefano, Treasurer CITY OF DIAMOND BAR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO REPORT for the Month of June 2008 Purchase Institution Investment Type Rating Date Maturity Date Curr Month Amount Current Par / Fair Market Interest Term At Cost Original Par Value' Received Rate State of California Local Agency Inv Fund AAA 33,985,650.78 34,046,014.22 - 2.894% Wells Fargo Bank US Treasury Money Market AAA $892,584.26 892,584.26 590.34 1.367% Union Bank -(Fiscal Agent) US Treasury Money Market AAA 309,532.64 309,532.64 343.48 1.620% Wells Fargo Inst Securities FHLMC - Freddie Mac Note AAA 05/12/08 05/12/10 2.0 Yrs 1,000,000 1,000,000 996,920.00 3.350% Wells Fargo Inst Securities FHLMC - Freddie Mac Note AAA 05/15/08 11/15/10 2.5 Yrs 1,000,000 1,000,000 999,240.00 3.500% Wells Fargo Inst Securities FHLMC - Freddie Mac Note AAA 06/23/08 12/23/10 2.5 Yrs 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,002,180.00 4.000% Wells Fargo Inst Securities FHLMC - Freddie Mac Note AAA 01/21/08 02/21/11 3.0 Yrs 1,000,000 1,000,000 993,730.00 3.600% Wells Fargo Inst Securities FFCB - Farm Credit Note AAA 03/18/08 03/18/11 3.0 Yrs 1,000,000 1,000,000 997,810.00 3.600% Wells Fargo Inst Securities FHLMC - Freddie Mac Note AAA 04/15/08 04/15/11 3.0 Yrs 1,000,000 1,000,000 984,340.00 3.500% Wells Fargo Inst Securities FHLMC - Freddie Mac Note AAA 06/03/08 06/03/11 3.0 Yrs 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,970.00 4.000% Wells Fargo Inst Securities FHLMC - Freddie Mac Note AAA 06/23/08 06/23/11 3.0 Yrs 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,002,500.00 4.250% Totals for month $ 43,187,767.68 $ 43,225,821.12 $ 933.82 Less Investments matured during the month 0.00 Total Investments- $ 43,187,767.68 2006-07 Actual Interest Income $1,792,094.62 2007-08 Adjusted Budgeted Interest Income $1,099,000.00 Actual Year -To -Date Interest Income $1,398,393.87 Percent of Interest Received to Budget 127.242°/ TYPE OF INVESTMENTS: Allocation of Book Value of Investment by Type (By Percent) Local Aaencv Investment Fund (LAIF) LAIF is an investment pool for local agencies which is managed by the State Treasurer and regulated by the State law. The City Investment Policy places no limit on this type of investment. LAIF Fund Federal Agency Securities Vi 78.69% U.S. Treasury Money Market Fund 18.52% Money Market Funds are comprised of short term government securities, certificates of deposit and highly rated commercial paper. The City Investment Policy places no limit on this type of investment. U.S Treasury Federal Agency Security Money MarketTotal I Investment - 187 768 Federal Agency Securities are issued by direct U.S Government agencies or Z. 78°� quasi -government agencies. Many of these issues are guaranteed directly or indirectly by the United States Government. The City Investment Policy places a 40% limit on this type of investment. Source of Fair Market Value. Wells Fargo Institutional Securities, LLC Agenda # ; . c Meeting Date: must 5, 2008 CITY COUNCIL�,.. ���%j, AGENDA REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council VIA: James DeStefano, City Manager TITLE: APPROVAL OF THE LEGISLATIVE SUBCOMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT A CITY-WIDE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM RECOMMENDATION: Approve. FISCAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION: The City of Diamond Bar regularly monitors and establishes supporting/opposing positions on legislative proposals generated at the county, state, and federal levels. Currently, each item is taken to the Council's Legislative Subcommittee for their recommendation and then on to the full City Council for final direction. Staff then forwards letters and/or resolutions of support or opposition to the bill's sponsoring legislator with copies to any other interested parties. In an effort to further streamline and improve the City's legislative advocacy efforts, staff proposes to create a Council approved annual Legislative Platform. A Platform identifies the fundamental legislative issues deemed important to the City, and upon Council approval, will allow staff to respond to the rapidly changing nature of legislative items efficiently and without delay. For example, the attached draft Legislative Platform states that the City would support legislation providing for greater local control of the placement of group residential care facilities within the City. With an approved Platform in place, staff could respond with letters of support immediately rather than waiting to secure both Legislative Subcommittee and Council approval, making the City's advocacy efforts all the more timely. Staff introduced the concept of a Legislative Platform to the Legislative Subcommittee for review and approval. After incorporating the input of the Subcommittee, the attached Legislative Platform was approved with the following program terms: • Upon approval of the Legislative Platform by the City Council, staff shall continue to monitor all pertinent legislative proposals • Staff will respond with letters of support or opposition to those legislative proposals deemed eligible based on the adopted Platform. Letters will contain the Mayor's electronic signature, with copies distributed to the City Council • Staff shall prepare a report to the Council following the issuance of any letters stating the City's position on a particular bill • The City Manager shall review all correspondence before it is issued to confirm appropriateness • Those items of importance that are not clearly defined on the adopted Platform will be referred to the Legislative Subcommittee for direction • Adjustments to the adopted Legislative Platform may be recommended by the Legislative Subcommittee at any time and referred to the full City Council for adoption • The Legislative Subcommittee shall meet annually to develop the following Fiscal Year's Platform. Should the Council approve the Legislative Platform, the program could be in effect immediately. Prepared by: 7 16,vt, �L RyanolcLean, Assistant to the City Manager FY 08-09 Proposed Legislative Platform 1) General a) Support legislation that enhances and maintains local control, including but not limited to land use planning, local public meeting procedures, and all other aspects of the City's governance 2) Finance/Budget a) Support legislation that proposes to further secure local government funding sources such as property taxes and Prop. 42 transportation dollars b) Support legislation that proposes to provide more funding for infrastructure, public facilities, and the purchase of open space c) Support legislation that advocates equitable distribution of Property Tax allocations based on overall contribution d) Support state and federal fiscal policy that requires a balanced budget e) Oppose legislation that proposes to divert local government funds to the State or other entity 3) Transportation a) Support legislation that provides funding for local, regional, and state-wide transportation infrastructure and system improvements b) Support legislation proposing improvements/funding for the Four Corners Transportation Coalition priority projects c) Support legislation that prohibits diversion of transportation funding for other uses d) Oppose legislation that identifies the 60 Freeway Corridor as a preferred alternative for truck -only lanes 4) Land Use/Planning/Housing a) Support legislation that increases local control over group/residential care facilities, their location, and their oversight b) Oppose measures that mandate unattainable RHNA requirements where developable land is unavailable, etc. c) Support legislation that enhances the City's ability to enforce municipal codes for businesses operating outside their approved land use and without a Conditional Use Permit 5) Public Works a) Support legislation that permits general law cities to use design -build contracts for public works projects b) Support legislation authorizing local governments to enter into agreements with private entities to finance specified types of revenue generating infrastructure projects c) Oppose legislation requiring local public works projects to be designed and/or approved by state engineers/architects 6) Public Safety a) Support legislation which aims to strengthen local law enforcement efforts including, but not limited to the regulation of sales or manufacturing of drugs; prevention of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol; criminal activity of all types; registration of sex offenders; the provision of a greater share of seized assets to localities in a more timely manner; increased sentences for criminals involved in activities such as violence, robbery/burglary, gangs, narcotics, or repeated offenses b) Support legislation that enhances consequences for those convicted of vandalism of public property and further tightens regulations on the sale and trade of stolen public property c) Support legislation that provides for additional funding sources dedicated to public safety programs, services, and personnel 7) Environmental a) Support legislation that provides increased funding opportunities for municipal environmental programs and sustainable energy projects b) Support legislation that provides fiscally responsible policy for renewable energy programs C) Oppose legislation that places undue hardship on local governments to implement new environmental regulations Agenda # Meeting Date: August 5, 2008 CITY COUNCIL ,� �er�,Ttai>; AGENDA REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council VIA: James DeStefano, City Manager TITLE: STATUS REPORT ON INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 4 (2008) PROHIBITING CERTAIN GROUP RESIDENTIAL USES INCONSISTENT WITH RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND PROVIDING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROVISIONS FOR THE DISABLED, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858(d). RECOMMENDATION: Approve and issue this report pursuant to Government Code Section 65858. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: On July 15, 2008, the City Council adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 04 (2008) that prohibited for 45 days the establishment of certain group residential uses inconsistent with residential zones and provided reasonable accommodation provisions for the disabled The Interim Urgency Ordinance provides temporary relief from the potential impacts of noise, traffic, parking and law enforcement from certain group residential uses in residential zones. However, the adopted Urgency Ordinance provides for reasonable accommodations in the City's zoning and land use regulations, policies and practices, when needed to provide individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling. Government Code Section 65858 requires that the legislative body issue a written report at least (10) ten days prior to the expiration of the Interim Urgency Ordinance that describes the measures taken to alleviate the conditions, which led to the adoption of the ordinance. This report serves as the "ten day" report and identifies the measures. Staff is studying new development standards and locational criteria for group residential uses and residential facilities. It is likely that new development standards for these uses will change as a result of the study. Due to the time required to prepare the new standards and locational criteria, staff anticipates that the adoption of the new regulations and updating the Development Code will not be completed before the Interim Urgency Ordinance's August 29, 2008 expiration date. Consequently, as a separate matter, staff will recommend that the City Council extend the Urgency Ordinance for an additional 10 months and 15 days as permitted by Government Code Section 65858. Staff will advertise a public hearing to consider this extension for the August 19, 2008 City Council meeting. Prepared By�� ' Nancy Fong, AIC Community Development Director Attachment: 1. Ordinance No. 04 (2008) Reviewed By Dave Doyle Assistant City Manager ORDINANCE NO. 04(2008) AN INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 PROHIBITING CERTAIN GROUP RESIDENTIAL USES INCONSISTENT WITH RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND PROVIDING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROVISIONS FOR THE DISABLED AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. The City Council of the City of Diamond Bar does hereby ordain as follows: SECTION 1. Purpose and findings. The land use impacts associated with different types of group residential uses in residential zones and the City's authority to address those impacts have not been addressed in light of recent legal developments. The secondary impacts of these facilities, particularly pertaining to noise, traffic, parking and law enforcement can more adequately be addressed following review and updating of the City's current regulations. The City is currently studying new development standards and locational criteria for group residential uses and residential care facilities in order to ensure proper and appropriate regulation of the use and occupancy of single-family properties throughout the city in order to preserve the residential character of the neighborhoods. It is likely that zoning standards for these uses will change as a result of this update. Due to the time required to prepare and adopt these new regulations and update the zoning ordinance, this Ordinance is intended to place an interim prohibition on the establishment of new facilities and uses in residential zoning districts as of the date of adoption hereof until new permanent regulations are prepared and adopted by the City Council. Notwithstanding the above, in accordance with Federal and State fair housing laws, this ordinance also provides for reasonable accommodations in the City's zoning and land use regulations, policies, and practices, during the term of this Ordinance or any extension thereof, when needed to provide an individual with a disability an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling. SECTION 3. Definitions. For purposes of this Ordinance, the following terms shall be defined as set forth below: "Boarding or Rooming House" means a residence or dwelling unit, or part thereof, wherein a room or rooms are rented under two or more separate written or oral rental agreements, leases or subleases or combination thereof, whether or not the owner, agent or rental manager resides within the residence. "Fair housing laws" means the Federal Fair Housing Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act, as each Act may be amended from time to time, and each Act's implementing regulations. "Family" means one or more persons living together as a single housekeeping unit in a dwelling unit. "Group Residential" means shared living quarters, occupied by two or more persons not living together as a single housekeeping unit. This classification includes, without limitation, boarding or rooming houses, dormitories, fraternities, sororities, and private residential clubs, but excludes residential care facilities (general, small licensed, and small unlicensed). "Individual with a disability," as more specifically defined under the fair housing laws, means a person who has a physical or mental impairment that limits one or more major life activities, a person who is regarded as having that type of impairment, or a person who has a record of that type of impairment, not including current, illegal use of a controlled substance. "Parolee -Probationer Home" means any residential structure or unit, whether owned and/or operated by an individual or a for-profit or nonprofit entity, which houses two or more parolees -probationers unrelated by blood, marriage, or legal adoption, in exchange for monetary or nonmonetary consideration given and/or paid by the parolee -probationer and/or any public or private entity or person on behalf of the parolee -probationer. A parolee -probationer includes: (1) any individual who has been convicted of a Federal crime, sentenced to a United States prison, and received conditional and revocable release in the community under the supervision of a Federal Parole Officer; (2) any individual who has served a term of imprisonment in a State prison and who is serving a period of supervised community custody, as defined in Penal Code Section 3000, and is under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Corrections, Parole and Community Services Division; (3) an adult or juvenile sentenced to a term in the California Youth Authority and who has received conditional and revocable release in the community under the supervision of a Youth Authority Parole Officer; or (4) any individual who has been convicted of a felony, sentenced to any correctional facility, including County correctional facilities, and is under the jurisdiction of any Federal, State, or County Parole or Probation Officer. For the purposes of this section, "felony" means a felony as defined by any California or United States statute. "Residential Care Facilities, General" means any place, site or building, or groups of places, sites or buildings, licensed by the State or unlicensed, in which seven or more individuals with a disability reside who are not living together as a single housekeeping unit and in which every person residing in the facility (excluding the licensee, members of the licensee's family, or persons employed as facility staff) is an individual with a disability. "Residential Care Facilities, Small Licensed" means State -licensed facilities that provide care, services, or treatment in a community residential setting for six or fewer adults, children, or adults and children and which are required by State law to be treated as a single housekeeping unit for zoning purposes. Small licensed residential care facilities shall be subject to all land use and property development regulations applicable to single housekeeping units. This term does not include child day care facilities or adult day care facilities as those terms are defined in the Diamond Bar Municipal Code. "Residential Care Facilities, Small Unlicensed" means any place, site or building, or groups of places, sites or buildings, which is not licensed by the State of California and is not required by law to be licensed by the State, in which six or fewer individuals with a disability reside who are not living together as a single housekeeping unit and in which every person residing in the facility (excluding persons employed as facility staff) is an individual with a disability - "Single -family residential" means a building or buildings containing one dwelling unit 4 located on a single lot for occupancy by one family. This classification includes mobile homes and factory -built housing. "Single housekeeping unit" means the functional equivalent of a traditional family, whose members are an interactive group of persons jointly occupying a single dwelling unit, including the joint use of and responsibility for common areas, and sharing household activities and responsibilities such as meals, chores, household maintenance, and expenses, and where, if the unit is rented, all adult residents have chosen to jointly occupy the entire premises of the dwelling unit, under a single written lease with joint use and responsibility for the premises, and the makeup of the household occupying the unit is determined by the residents of the unit rather than the landlord or property manager. SECTION 3. Prohibition of Certain Uses. A. The establishment of the following uses, whether or not a permit of any kind is required from the City, are prohibited during the term of this Ordinance in the RR, RL, and RLM residential zoning districts as those zoning districts are defined in the Diamond Bar Municipal Code, except as approved through the reasonable accommodation process set forth below in Section 4: 1. Group Residential 2. Residential Care Facilities, General 3. Residential Care Facilities, Small Unlicensed. Notwithstanding any provision of the Diamond Bar Municipal Code to the contrary, no zoning permits or approvals, subdivision maps or building permits for such uses shall be approved or issued in the RR, RL and RLM zoning districts in the City during the term of this Ordinance or any extension thereof, except as approved through the reasonable accommodation process set forth below in Section 4. B. The establishment of Parolee -Probationer Homes shall be prohibited in all residential zones during the term of this Ordinance. Notwithstanding any provision of the Diamond Bar Municipal Code to the contrary, no zoning permits or approvals, subdivision maps or building permits for such uses shall be approved or issued in residential zoning districts in the City during the term of this Ordinance or any extension thereof. SECTION 4. Reasonable Accommodation. In accordance with Federal and State fair housing laws, it is the purpose of this section to provide reasonable accommodations in the application of this interim ordinance and to the City's zoning and land use regulations, policies, and practices when needed to provide an individual with a disability an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling. A. Application for Reasonable Accommodation. An application for a reasonable accommodation from this ordinance or other zoning regulation, policy, or practice shall be made to the Community Development Director and shall include: 1. The provision of this ordinance or other zoning regulation, policy, or practice from which accommodation is being requested. No fee shall be required for a request for reasonable accommodation, but if the project requires another discretionary permit, then the prescribed fee shall be paid for all other discretionary permits. 2. Documentation that the applicant is: (a) an individual with a disability; (b) applying on behalf of one or more individuals with a disability; or (c) a developer or provider of housing for one or more individuals with a disability; 3. Documentation that the specific exception or modification requested by the applicant is necessary to provide one or more individuals with a disability an equal opportunity to use and enjoy the residence; 4. Any other information that the Planning Director reasonably concludes is necessary to determine whether the findings required by subsection 4.13. below can be made, so long as any request for information regarding the disability of the individuals benefited complies with fair housing law protections and the privacy rights of the individuals affected. B. Findings. The written decision to approve, conditionally approve, or deny a request for reasonable accommodation shall be based on the following findings, all of which are required for approval: 1. The requested accommodation is requested by or on behalf of one or more individuals with a disability protected under the fair housing laws. 2. The requested accommodation is necessary to provide one or more individuals with a disability an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling. 3. The requested accommodation will not impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the City as "undue financial or administrative burden" is defined in fair housing laws and interpretive case law. 4. The requested accommodation will not result in a fundamental alteration in the nature of the City's zoning program, as "fundamental alteration" is defined in fair housing laws and interpretive case law. 5. The requested accommodation will not, under the specific facts of the case, result in a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals or substantial physical damage to the property of others. C. Factors. In making a decision regarding the reasonableness of the requested accommodation, the following factors may be considered: 1. Whether the requested accommodation will affirmatively enhance the quality of life of one or more individuals with a disability. 2. Whether the individual or individuals with a disability will be denied an equal opportunity to enjoy the housing type of their choice absent the accommodation. 3. In the case of a residential care facility, whether the requested accommodation is necessary to make facilities of a similar nature or operation economically viable in light of the particularities of the relevant market and market participants. 4. In the case of a residential care facility, whether the existing supply of facilities of a similar nature and operation in the community is sufficient to provide individuals with a disability an equal opportunity to live in a residential setting. 5. Whether the requested accommodation would fundamentally alter the character of the neighborhood; 6. Whether the accommodation would result in a substantial increase in traffic or insufficient parking; 7. Whether granting the requested accommodation would substantially undermine any express purpose of either the City's General Plan or an applicable specific plan; 8. In the case of a residential care facility, whether the requested accommodation would create an institutionalized environment due to the number of and distance between facilities that are similar in nature or operation. D. Hearing and Decision. Any request for reasonable accommodation shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission at a public hearing and may be approved, conditionally approved or denied by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission may approve alternative reasonable accommodations which provide an equivalent level of benefit to the applicant. SECTION 4. Penalties. Violation of any provision of this Ordinance shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 or by imprisonment in County jail for not to exceed six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each and every day such a violation exists shall constitute a separate and distinct violation of this Ordinance. In addition to the foregoing, any violation of this Ordinance shall constitute a public nuisance and shall be subject to abatement as provided by all applicable provisions of law. SECTION 5. Severability. If any part or provision of this Ordinance or the application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this Ordinance, including the application of such part of provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. SECTION 6. Urgency. Based on the findings set forth in Section 1 hereof, certain group residential uses pose a current and immediate threat to the public health, safety and welfare. This Ordinance is necessary to alleviate and address that threat by prohibiting the establishment of new specified group residential uses that may be inconsistent with new zoning standards currently being developed until those revised standards can be established and adopted. This ordinance is adopted pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858 and shall take effect immediately upon adoption by a four-fifths vote of the City Council. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect for a period of forty-five (45) days from the date of its adoption unless extended by the City Council in accordance with the provisions of California Government Code Section 65858. SECTION 7. Conflicting Laws. For the term of this Ordinance, or any extension thereof, the provisions of this Ordinance shall govern over any conflicting provisions of any other City code, ordinance, resolution or policy. SECTION 8. This Urgency Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") because the proposed code amendment will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (Section 15060(c)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines) and this ordinance is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment (Section 15061 (b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines); moreover, this ordinance is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines (minor alterations in land use). PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of July, 2008. Jack Tanaka, Mayor 7 i, Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Diamond held on the 15th day of July, Zoos and was finally passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar held on the 15th day of Jul 2008, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members: Chang, Herrera, Tye, MPT/Everett, M/Tye NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None ABSTAIN: Council Members: None t Tommyetribbins, City Clerk CITY COUNCIL TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council VIA: James DeStefano, City Manager TITLE: General Plan Status Report for 2007 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. BACKGROUND: Agenda # 6 . f' Meeting Date: Aust S, 2008 AGENDA REPORT State Law requires each city to prepare and adopt a comprehensive, long-term General Plan to guide its physical development. The General Plan is a policy document comprised of goals, objectives, and strategies for implementation. The City of Diamond Bar adopted its General Plan on July 25, 1995 and has periodically amended the Plan as needed. The General Plan contains all seven mandatory elements as required by State Law, and is guided by a six -part "Vision Statement" (see attached). Pursuant to Government Code Section 65400, the City is required to submit an annual General Plan status report to the City Council, the Governor's Office of Planning and Research, and the State Department of Housing and Community Development. The report lists the City's progress toward the implementing the General Plan; meeting the City's share of regional housing needs pursuant to Government Code Section 65584; and our efforts to remove governmental constraints, which may influence the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing pursuant to State Law. This report outlines the General Plan implementation progress for the period of January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The City does not have to report implementation status of all goals and objectives; however, the attached report summarizes the status of those objectives that the City has implemented for each General Plan element. Aim h Prepared By R viewed By David Alvarez Nancy Fong,FAIO�i Assistant Planner Community Development Director Attachment: 1. General Plan Status Report 2. General Plan Vision Statement ATTACHMENT 1 City of Diamond Bar GENERAL PLAN STATUS REPORT Period beginning January 1, 2007 and ending December 31, 2007 Introduction On July 25, 1995, the City Council adopted the City of Diamond Bar's General Plan, which is a State mandated document that a city uses to plan the framework for its future, physical, social and economic development. A General Plan is considered a long-term document that demonstrates development within a community for approximately 15 to 20 years. By projecting conditions and needs into the future, the General Plan establishes a basis for evaluating current policy and providing insight on future policy. The City of Diamond Bar General Plan consists of six elements as listed below: 1) Land Use 2) Housing 3) Resource Management 4) Public Health and Safety* 5) Circulation 6) Public Service and Facilities *State Law mandates seven elements. Diamond Bar combines the requirement for Noise and Safety Element into its Public Health and Safety Element. Therefore, all seven mandated Elements are included in Diamond Bar's General Plan. The following information summarizes the status of those objectives that the City has implemented for each element of the General Plan. Land Use Element Diamond Bar is primarily a residential community. Single-family detached units represent a majority of the City's housing stock; however, multi -family housing exists along Diamond Bar Boulevard, south of Grand Avenue and on Golden Springs Drive, north of Diamond Bar Boulevard. Since the adoption of the Land Use Element, development in Diamond Bar has occurred pursuant to the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan. The City's progress in implementing the Land Use Element is summarized below. Objective 1.2 — Preserve and maintain the quality of existing residential neighborhoods while offering a variety of housing opportunities, including mixed land uses. In 2007, City approved eight new single-family units and approved a nine -unit condominium project • City issued 88 construction permits for residential units. 2007 General Plan Status Report Page 1 of 6 Objective 1.3 — Designate adequate land for retail and service commercial, professional services, and other revenue generating uses in sufficient quantity to meet the City's needs. The City approved a 31,050 square foot medical office building (Kaiser) located within Gateway Corporate Center. Construction was completed in 2008. The City approved a 6,000 square foot restaurant (Chili's) located at the southwest corner of Grand Avenue and Golden Springs Drive. Construction was completed in 2008. The City approved a 4,700 square foot commercial building with a drive-through restaurant at the Target Shopping Center. The developer has placed this project on hold until leasing agreements can be secured for this building. Objective 1.4 — Designate adequate land for educational, cultural, recreational, and public service activities to meet the needs of Diamond Bar residents. The City has a joint agreement with Pomona Unified School District to use Lorbeer Middle School for their football/soccer and track fields. The City completed improvements to the field. The City approved a 13,760 square foot private school located at the terminus of Via Sorella Street. Housing Element The purpose of the Housing Element is to identify and make provisions for existing and projected housing needs. Based on the strategies within the Housing Element, several programs continue to be implemented, as follows: In partnership with Los Angeles County, City of Diamond Bar continues to offer a first time homebuyers program and Mortgage Credit Certificates. City continues to assist in the rehabilitation of existing housing stock through the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for home rehabilitation. Continue to implement the code enforcement program and direct eligible households to available rehabilitation assistance in order to correct code violations. Resource Management Element Issues relate to open space and conservation overlap in Diamond Bar. As a result, the City combined its Open Space Element and Conservation Element into one Resource Management Element. The Resource Management Element addresses open space, visual resources, biological resources, and park and recreation. Additionally, this element establishes strategies for effectively managing local and natural resources in order to prevent waste, destruction, or neglect. 2007 General Plan Status Report Page 2 of 6 Objective 1.3 — Maintain a system of recreational facilities and open space preservation which meet the active and passive recreational needs of the Diamond Bar residents of all ages. • In 2007, the City completed ADA upgrades to Sycamore Canyon Park and Paul C. Grow Park. At Sycamore, a ramp connecting the upper and lower areas of the park was constructed; also, new accessible play equipment, drinking fountains, picnic tables and benches were installed. At Paul C. Grow Park, a new accessible picnic table, drinking fountain and walkway were constructed, and a new van accessible parking stall was installed. • Also in 2007, and in conjunction with Pomona Unified School District, the City constructed improvements to the football / soccer field and track at Lorbeer Middle School. This joint use facility is used extensively by youth sports organizations for team practices and games. Its construction resulted in a quality athletic facility for community use. Public Health & Safety Element The Public Health and Safety Element contains provisions that relate to the protection of life, health, and property from natural hazards and man-made hazards. It identifies areas where public and private decisions on land use need to be sensitive to hazardous conditions caused by slope instability, seismic activity, flood, fire, and wind. Objectives 1.1 and 1.2 — identify requirements for protecting property against geologic hazards and flooding associated with the 100 -year storm. In conjunction with the Uniform Building Code and as part of the standard conditions of approval that are applied to all new developments and redevelopments, the City requires site-specific geotechnical investigations and drainage studies which must be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of any grading permits. Adopted 2007 California Building Code as part of Title 15 of the Diamond Bar Municipal Code Circulation Element The Circulation Element defines the transportation needs of the City and presents a comprehensive transportation plan to accommodate those needs. The focus of this element is the identification and evaluation of local circulation needs, balancing those needs with regional demands and mandates. Substantial progress has been made toward implementing Objective 1.1 ("(p)articipate in local and regional transportation related planning and decisionmaking"), as summarized below: • The City continues to actively participate as a member of the Four Corners Policy Group, in existence since 1990. This group includes cities, counties, and public commissions/districts that meet in an effort to create policy on a broad spectrum of transportation issues designed to unify and benefit the region as a whole. 2007 General Plan Status Report Page 3 of 6 • Diamond Bar actively participates in the Four Corners Transportation Coalition, a multi - jurisdictional public/private non-profit to lobby for design and construction funds for the long term fix of the SR -57/60 Freeway Interchange. In addition, the City annually implements the guidelines of the Los Angeles County Congestion Management Program (CMP) to ensure that the City maintains its eligibility for regional transportation funding opportunities. In conjunction with Metro and the City of Industry, the City has been a participant in funding the SR -57/60 Feasibility Study to evaluate a range of alternatives to address the long term fix of the SR -57/60 Interchange. This study is expected to be complete by the end of 2008. In addition to this study, the City has been active in monitoring the Multi -County Goods Movement Action Plan to ensure the plan is equitable in its distribution of goods movement related traffic in Southern California. In Spring 2007, the City initiated its own SR -57/60 Freeway Congestion Relief Strategy, which will utilize a transportation simulation model to address regional traffic issues and specific areas of concern to Diamond Bar that are not part of the scope of the Feasibility Study. The simulation model and the study results have provided the technical resource needed to develop a position on which alternatives are most beneficial for Diamond Bar's traffic circulation needs. In addition, the Congestion Relief Strategy effort will include an evaluation of system wide performance resulting from the proposed Grand Avenue interchange and Lemon Avenue interchange improvements. The proposed Grand Avenue interchange improvement is intended to improve interchange capacity on Grand Avenue at the SR -57/60 due to traffic generation expected from developments in the City of Industry. As of Fall 2007, three build alternatives and one no -build alternative have been defined in a Project Study Report (PSR) that is currently being reviewed by Caltrans. The Lemon Avenue interchange project is expected to result in the closure of the SR -60 Brea Canyon Road access ramps and create on-ramp and off -ramps at Lemon Avenue. The benefit of the Lemon Avenue project will effectively reduce truck traffic on Golden Springs Drive because access to the City of Industry can be provided without traversing arterial roadways in Diamond Bar. The environmental document (which includes three build alternatives and one no -build alternative) for the project was in its final stages in December 2007 and the public circulation of the document is set to take place in January 2008. Diamond Bar monitored the design and construction phases of the SR -57/60 HOV Connector Project, including a new collector road on the Westbound SR -60 Freeway just west of Brea Canyon Road. The road eliminates the weaving issue between the Westbound SR -60 & Southbound SR -57 Freeways. This was completed in February 2007. The HOV lanes complete the missing HOV link from the Westbound 60 Freeway to the Southbound 57 Freeway and from the Northbound 57 Freeway to the Eastbound 60 Freeway. The City is also monitoring the HOV lane construction on the SR -60 Freeway from the 1-605 Interchange to the SR -57 which began in Spring 2007. 2007 General Plan Status Report Page 4 of 6 • Throughout 2007, Diamond Bar was involved in monitoring the construction and progress of the Brea Canyon Grade Separation, which ultimately will result in bridging the train crossing over Brea Canyon Road just north of Washington Street. When the construction is complete in Fall 2008, vehicles will be able to travel on Brea Canyon Road unimpeded as train traffic passes through simultaneously. Objectives 1.2 and 1.3 — discuss the City's goal of maintaining traffic flow on arterial roadways and minimizing cut -through traffic in residential neighborhoods. The City has taken steps towards meeting these objectives with efforts along its arterials and residential streets, as follows: • In 2007, the City was in the final stages of completing the design on the last phase of the traffic signal interconnect project which will link traffic signals along all the arterials and provide efficiency in maintaining a coordinated traffic signal system. • In residential neighborhoods, the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) continues to be an effective tool in providing a procedure to implement traffic calming devices in neighborhoods that experience speeding and cut -through traffic. • Neighborhoods have also benefited from a residential parking district that preserves residential street parking through a permit system in the areas around Diamond Bar High School. • The objective of maintaining a balanced level of traffic circulation is being achieved by continuing to prohibit through traffic at the end of Lycoming, Washington, and Beaverhead Streets. To further establish the permanency of one of these closures, the construction of the Washington Street cul-de-sac was completed in 2007. Obiective 2.1 — requires the City to maximize alternative transportation modes in order to reduce the reliance on single -passenger automobiles. The City sells monthly Metro bus and rail passes in addition to Foothill Transit Zone passes. These programs are subsidized by Proposition A funds and provide a benefit to Diamond Bar residents because of the subsidized rates. Dial -a -Ride is another City -subsidized program that provides reduced taxi rates to seniors and the disabled community. Objective 3.1 — discusses improvements to the safety and efficiency of existing transportation facilities. A significant number of capital improvement projects including traffic signal modifications and street improvements were accomplished in 2007. The Capital Improvement Program lists specific projects that were approved and the General Plan Conformity Report annually identifies projects completed in conformance with the General Plan projects undertaken in 2007 are listed below. • Prospectors Road was reconstructed between Sunset Crossing Road and Golden Springs Drive in 2007. • The City has also been diligently pursuing its Annual Slurry Seal Program and completed the Residential Area 3 and Arterial Zone 1. 2007 General Plan Status Report Page 5 of 6 A number of traffic signal improvements were completed in 2007 including additional left turn traffic signal modifications that were completed at Diamond Bar Boulevard/Mountain Laurel, Brea Canyon Road/Silver Bullet, Diamond Bar Boulevard/Shadow Canyon, Diamond Bar Boulevard/Highland Valley, and Golden Springs Prospectors Road. These modifications have improved the efficiency and level of service of the City's intersections. The City also awarded a contract in 2007 for the implementation of a Traffic Management System (TMS) that will enable control and monitoring of the entire traffic signal network from a central location at City Hall. The TMS is expected to be operating by Fall 2008. This will make progress towards Objective 3.1 by greatly enhancing the City's ability to maintain efficiency and safety on its roadways. Public Services and Facilities Element The Public Service and Facilities Element deals with the long-term provision of municipal services and facilities, and what types of facilities are needed to support those services. This element focuses on identifying City facilities and services needed to sustain the community's quality of life; long-range planning to fund City services and buildings; and coordinating and cooperating with various local agencies to provide those services not provided by the City. The objectives of the Public Service and Facilities Element as follows: Objective 1.1 — Provide and maintain adequate infrastructure facilities and public services to support development and planned growth. The City continues to require new development to pay development fees for infrastructure facilities and/or provide the necessary infrastructure to support the new development. Obiective 1.4 — Enable cultural facilities, such as educational institutions, museums, and performing arts facilities to meet the needs of Diamond Bar residents. The Diamond Bar Center continues to provide educational, cultural, recreational, and public service activities for city residents. Conclusion The General Plan continues to direct all land use decisions and remains an effective guide for future development. The City continues to pursue economic development to increase City revenue, address traffic related issues, and preserve open space. 2007 General Plan Status Report Page 6 of 6 INTRODUCTION A. VISION STATEMENT The General Plan for the City of Diamond Bar has a major role to play in the future of its residents. As the "foundation for City public policy", it must be a statement of the hopes and aspirations of its citizens and should include a shared mental picture or "vision" of our future. This vision of the future is an important component of the Plan because it serves to communicate the unified intentions of the community. The vision must be imaginative since it includes conditions that do not yet exist. But it must also be practical in order to motivate appropriate action and sustain commitment toward a common direction. Accordingly, a Vision Statement is useful in the General Plan as a means of defining scope and emphasis of the Plan. The following Vision Statement is intended to facilitate consensus on overall community growth and change; and help define key policy issues and resolution strategies. What are the major components of the Diamond Bar Vision? What do the citizens of Diamond Bar seek for their community future? • Retention of the rural/country living community character. There is a strong, long -held goal among residents to maintain and protect distinctive, physical attributes of Diamond Bar which make it a desirable place in which to live, through a careful balance of housing, businesses and services, public facilities, and preservation of significant natural environmental resources. • Preservation of open space resources. Significant privately and publicly owned vacant areas exist within the boundaries of Diamond Bar and within its Sphere of Influence (SOI). The preservation of these resources contributes to the goal of retaining the City's distinctive character and offers educational and recreational opportunities. Portions of the 3,591 acre Sphere of Influence (SOI) and abutting lands within the City have been included in Significant Ecological Area 15 by the County of Los Angeles. SEA 15 is considered to be a major significant ecological .asset to the community. The City will play a proactive role in the preservation of this resource by assuring that extensive analysis and review precede any changes from its current uses and possibilities. • Reduction! - of regional traffic impacts on local streets. Through traffic seriously encroaches on the City's local streets because of the preexisting inadequate regional freeway/circulation system. Commuters from neighboring cities make use of City streets in order to avoid the congested freeway system, to the detriment of local traffic, with attendant adverse impacts. The City is committed to a proactive involvement in regional efforts to solve and/or reduce circulation impacts on the local community. Current plans and programs for implementation of the Circulation Element are designed to reduce congestion. • Promotion of viable commercial activity. The City will play a proactive role in business Plan July 25, 1995 1 and economic development. Availability of a full range of desired retail goods and services and production of needed City sales tax revenue will be addressed by an Economic Resource Strategic Plan. • Provision of well-maintained, attractive housing which accommodates people of all ages, cultures, occupations and levels of financial status. • Creation of a community environment which nurtures social, cultural, religious, educational and recreational opportunities for its citizens. The constellation of all parts of this Vision should produce and project an identity which is characterized by a peaceful, safe community which cherishes the rights of its citizens to grow and prosper, to assemble and interact constructively, to create and protect family life, and to be represented by an effective, caring and productive City government. The Diamond Bar Vision Statement recognizes that a strong, viable partnership between its citizens and elected officials will be necessary to make the General Plan work toward attainment of the Vision. The "path" to the future will require a mutual commitment. "The future is not a probable place we are being taken to, but a preferred place we are creating. The tracks to it are not found and followed, but made by laying and constructing a trail "—Peter Ellyard, PhD, 1993. Diamond Bar General Plan Introduction July 25, 1995 2 CITY, COUNCIL Agenda # h -CA Meeting Date: August S, 2008 AGENDA REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council VIA: James DeStefano, City Manager TITLE: APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE BETWEEN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AND JOHN R. CAUFFMAN, DOROTHY CAUFFMAN, AND JOHN R. CAUFFMAN AS TRUSTEE FOR FERN PL CAUFFMAN TRUST FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON ST. AND LINCOLN AVE. (APN 8719-101014,15 (PORTIONS) AND APPROPRIATION OF $380,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RECOMMENDATION: Approve the agreement and appropriate funds. FISCAL IMPACT: The sale price for the property is $380,000. Due diligence work, including Phase 1 environmental studies and engineering/lot line adjustment, may require some additional resources that are not expected to be significant and can be absorbed in the adopted budget. BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION: The section of Diamond Bar north of the 60 Freeway bordering the City of Industry has long been underserved in terms of park space. To remedy this, the City Council has directed staff to pursue the purchase of property at the southeast corner of Washington Street and Lincoln Avenue for the purposes of building a neighborhood park. The parcel includes approximately 16,000 square feet of land area, which is appropriate for a passive park similar to the "mini - parks" in the Summitridge neighborhood of the City. Further study and planning will be required before the exact specifications of the proposed park might include. To initiate the process, staff commissioned an updated appraisal of the parcels that make up the property which determined the market value to be $380,000. With the value of the property determined, staff met with the property owner's representative, who indicated a desire to sell at the appraised price. After discussing the terms with the property owner's representative and the City Council, the City's standard Purchase and Sale Agreement was modified to include the following terms: • The property's sale price is $380,000 • The escrow period shall close no later than March 3, 2009 (210 days). • A non-refundable deposit of 10% of the purchase price $38,000 is applicable should the close of escrow not be reached within 120 days (4 months). Upon approval of the agreement by the Council, the matter will go to the Planning Commission at their August 12th meeting to meet California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements. Concurrently, staff will begin all appropriate due diligence and planning work with the intention of closing escrow and eventually constructing the park. Should the work uncover any potential issues, the matter will be referred to the Council for review and appropriate action. Prepared by- Rya cLean, Assistant to the City Manager Agenda # r .:i 0 Meeting Date .-A uaust 5, 2008 CITY COUNCIL ��AGENDA REPORT �ORPORCS�� j98g TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council VIA: James DeStefano, City Manager TITLE: APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 2 WITH LOCAL AGENCY ENGINEERING (LAE) ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,720 FOR AS -NEEDED ENGINEERING SERVICES. RECOMMENDATION: Approve. FINANCIAL IMPACT: For Fiscal Year 2008-2009, an amount of $50,000 is available in the Public Works Department Budget for as -needed engineering services. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Local Agency Engineering (LAE) Associates Inc. has been providing services to the City since April 2007 and for two (2) years prior to that date under the name of Municipal Engineering Resources (MER). These services included assistance with transportation funding efforts and serving as the City's liaison for regional projects including the SR -60 Lemon Avenue On/Off Ramp. During Fiscal Year 2007-2008, LAE aided the city in securing over $500,000 in federal funds for safety improvements associated with the proposed SR- 60/Lemon Avenue On/Off Ramp Project and the future Pathfinder Median Improvement Project adjacent to the SR -57 Freeway. LAE Inc. will continue to supplement the Public Works Department by providing assistance with acquisition and maintenance of local, state, and federal transportation funding. LAE will also continue to serve as a liaison for the SR -60 Lemon Avenue On/Off Ramp Project. Services shall be rendered on an on-call basis in accordance with LAE's proposal and fee schedule dated July 25, 2008. PREPARED BY: Rick Yee, Senior Engineer Date Prepared: July 29, 2008 R7.!D BY• David G. iu, Director of Public Works Attachments: Amendment No. 2 AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT This Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement is made and entered into this 5th day August, 2008, between the CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, a Municipal Corporation (herinafter referred to as "CITY") and LOCAL AGENCY ENGINEERING (LAE) ASSOCIATES, INC. (hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT'). A. RECITALS: (i) The CITY has heretofore entered into an Agreement, with Consultant to provide professional engineering services, which the Agreement was dated April 3, 2007. (ii) The CONSULTANT submitted a proposal, a full, true and correct copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" to provide professional engineering services. NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by and between CITY and CONSULTANT: Section 1: Section 1. A. Scope of Services of the Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows: "A. Scope of Services. The nature and scope of the specific services to be performed by Consultant are as described in Exhibit "A", dated July 25, 2008, for professional engineering services. Section 2: Section 3 of the Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows: Compensation. "City agrees to compensate Consultant for each service which Consultant performs to the satisfaction of City in compliance with the schedule set forth in Exhibit "A". Payment will be made only after submission of proper invoices in the form specified by City. Section 3: Each party to this Amendment No. 2 acknowledges that no representation by any party which is not embodied herein nor any other agreement, statement, or promise not contained in this Amendment No. 2 shall be valid and binding. Any modification of this Amendment No. 2 shall be effective only if it is in writing signed by the parties. Total payment to Consultant pursuant to this Amendment shall not exceed ($42,720.00) dollars." IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment No. 2 as of the day and year first set forth above: APPROVED AS TO FORM: By: City Attorney ATTEST: Tommye A. Cribbins, City Clerk DATE: CONSULTANT: LOCAL AGENCY ENGINEERING, INC. Fred Alamolhoda, P.E. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR Jack Tanaka, Mayor Agenda # 6L 1 Meeting Date: August S, 2008 CITY COUNCILAGENDA REPORT CI,p-[1HI41121�ti�� �� �1989�� TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council VIA: James DeStefano, City Manageroo TITLE: APPROVE CONTINGENCIES FOR THE 2007-2008 SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM DESIGN CONTRACT ($7,800) AND FOR THE 2008-2009 PROGRAM SLURRY SEAL DESIGN CONTRACT ($8,200) WITH NORRIS- REPKE RECOMMENDATION: Approve. FISCAL IMPACT: The FY 2007-2008 and FY 2008-2009 CIP Budgets have sufficient funds for both contingency requests. No additional allocations will be required. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: On January 16, 2007, Council approved a three-year design and construction administration contract with Norris-Repke for the Citywide Slurry Seal Program. The existing contract for FY 2007-2008 was approved by Council in the amount $78,036. Additionally, Council approved a contract for FY 2008-2009 in the amount of $81,913. As part of the January 16, 2007 approval, contingency was not requested nor included for Council approval for the FY 07-08 and FY 08-09 contracts. A contingency is generally requested by staff in addition to the contract amount for any unforeseen circumstances that may be encountered during design and construction of the project. The contingency amount is used to pay for any change orders submitted to the City for review and approved by staff. Payment from a project contingency requires City Manager approval. The design for the FY 07-08 slurry seal project was completed in May of FY 07-08 and construction began in July of FY 08-09. Norris-Repke is currently performing all construction administration services for this project. A contingency in the amount of $7,800 is requested for the FY 07-08 Slurry Project for additional design services performed by the engineering design consultant. This contingency amount represents ten percent of the contract amount of $78,036. Design for the FY 08-09 project will commence in late August of FY 08-09 for an expected construction start date of July of FY 2009-2010. A contingency in the amount of $8,200 is requested for FY 08-09, approximately ten percent of the contract amount of $81,913. PREPARED BY: Kimberly Molina, Associate Engineer Date Prepared: July 31, 2008 REVI Da'rid C? itf, P.E. Direct r of Public Works Agenda # i Meeting Date: August S, 2008 _CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT onpow,1Y� �' t98N TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council VIA: James DeStefano, City Manager TITLE: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -XX FI DING THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt. FINANCIAL SUMMARY: Congestion Management Program (CMP) conformance is required for the City of Diamond Bar to receive State Gas Tax funds and to preserve our eligibility for other State and Federal transportation dollars. Acting as Los Angeles County's Congestion Management Agency, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) requires the City of Diamond Bar to prepare an annual CMP compliance report. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Since 1990, the LACMTA has managed the Congestion Management Program and requires annual updates from Los Angeles County and the local jurisdictions. The Congestion Management Program requires local jurisdictions to: • Assist in monitoring the CMP highway and transit system; • Implement a transportation demand management ordinance; • Implement a program to analyze the impacts of local land use decisions on the regional transportation system; • Participate in the Countywide Deficiency Plan; Currently the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is working with stakeholders throughout Los Angeles County for potential program changes. The congestion mitigation fee study consisted of two parts, a feasibility study and a nexus study. The feasibility study was completed in April 2008, but the Nexus study is not due to start until February 2009 according to MTA. While a Congestion Mitigation Fee Study is underway, local jurisdictions are required to report only the new development activity on the Local Development Report (LDR) and adopt the self -certification resolution. Development for Diamond Bar from June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2008 includes 88 residential units and 57,000 square feet of commercial development: 8 New single family residences -the Country Estates 80 New Multi -tenant residences -Brookfield 2 New commercial buildings totaling 57,000 square feet- Kaiser Medical Office and Dr. Omar's Office Building Diamond Bar's 78,651 accumulated credit balances still remain temporarily frozen. The previous debit/credit system created debits for new developments and allowed offset credits for transportation improvement benefits. Diamond Bar's credit benefits included the cumulative and collective efforts of the Transit and Dial -a -Ride programs, Web page users, on-line services, Info -to -go, and the transportation Capital Improvements. As in past years, the City of Diamond Bar remains in compliance with the Congestion Management Program for Los Angeles County. Prepared By: David Alvarez, Assistant Planner Reviewedb i ZJ/ D id G. Liu Director of Public Works Mncy Fon f, AiQQ_J Comm unit Development Director Attachments: 1. Resolution 2008 -XX 2. City of Diamond Bar 2008 Congestion Management Program Local Development Report 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2008- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089 A. RECITALS. WHEREAS, CMP statute requires the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority ("LACMTA"), acting as the Congestion Management Agency for Los Angeles County, to annually determine that the County and cities within the County are conforming to all CMP requirements; and WHEREAS, LACMTA requires submittal of the CMP Local Development Report by September 1 of each year; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a noticed public hearing on August 5, 2008. B. RESOLUTION. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the City Council has taken all of the following actions and that the City of Diamond Bar is in conformance with all applicable requirements of 2007 CMP adopted by the LACMTA Board on July 22, 2004. By June 15, of odd -numbered years, the City of Diamond Bar will conduct annual traffic counts and calculated levels of service for selected arterial intersections, consistent with the requirements identified in the CMP Highway and Roadway System chapter. The City of Diamond Bar has locally adopted and continues to implement a transportation demand management ordinance; consistent with the minimum requirements identified in the CMP Transportation Demand Management Chapter. The City of Diamond Bar has locally adopted and continues to implement a land use analysis program, consistent with the minimum requirements identified in the CMP Land Use Analysis Program Chapter. The City of Diamond Bar has adopted a Local Development Report (LDR), attached hereto and made a part hereof, consistent with the requirements identified in the 2007 CMP. This report balances traffic congestion impacts due to growth within the City of Diamond Bar with transportation improvements, and demonstrates that the City of Diamond Bar is meeting its responsibilities under the Countywide Deficiency Plan consistent with the LACMTA Board adopted 2003 Short Range Transportation Plan. SECTION 2. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall forward a copy of this Resolution and the Local Development Report to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Stacy Alameida, Transportation Planning Manager, Metro Long Range Planning, Mail Stop 99-23-2, One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles County, CA 90012-2952. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 5th DAY OF AUGUST 2008. Jack Tanaka, Mayor I, Tommye Cribbins, 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 5th day of August, 2008, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk 2 ENTER JURISDICTION NAME Date Prepared: August 15, 2008 2008 CMP Local Development Report Reporting Period: JUNE 1, 2007 - MAY 31, 2008 Contact: DAVID G. LIU, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS Phone Number: (909) 839-7040 CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY * IMPORTANT: All "#value!" cells on this page are automatically calculated Please do not enter data in these cells. DEVELOPMENT TOTALS RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY Dwelling Units Single Family Residential 5.00 Multi -Family Residential 80.00 Group Quarters 0.00 COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY Commercial (less than 300,000 sq.ft.) Commercial (300,000 sq.ft. or more) Freestanding Eating & Drinking NON -RETAIL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY Lodging Industrial Office (less than 50,000 sq.ft.) Office (50,000-299,999 sq.ft.) Office (300,000 sq.ft. or more) Medical Government Institutional/Educational University (# of students) OTHER DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY ENTER IF APPLICABLE ENTER IF APPLICABLE EXEMPTED DEVELOPMENT TOTALS Exempted Dwelling Units Exempted Non-residential sq. ft. (in 1,000s 1,000 Net Sq.Ft.2 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.000 Net So.Ft 0.00 0.00 0.00 57.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Daily Trips 0.00 0.00 0 0 wv —u -se cnanye uares on oris rorm ror rater years. Section 1, Page 1 2. Net square feet is the difference between new development and adjustments entered on pages 2 and 3. ENTER JURISDICTION NAME Date Prepared: 2008 CMP Local Development Report Reporting Period: JUNE 1, 2007 - MAY 31, 2008 August 15, 2008 Enter data for all cells labeled "Enter." If there are no data for that category, enter "0." 'A'DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY Category Dwelling Units Single Family Residential 5.00 Multi-Family Residential 80.00 Group Quarters 0.00 COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY Category 1,000 Gross Square Feet Commercial (less than 300,000 sq.ft.) 0.00 Commercial (300,000 sq.ft. or more) 0.00 Freestanding Eating & Drinking 0.00 NON-RETAIL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY Category 1,000 Gross Square Feet Lodging 0.00 Industrial 0.00 Office (less than 50,000 sq.ft.) 0.00 Office (50,000-299,999 sq.ft.) 57.00 Office (300,000 sq.ft. or more) 0.00 Medical 0.00 Government 0.00 Institutional/Educational 0.00 University (# of students) 0.00 OTHER DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY Description (Attach additional sheets if necessary) Daily Trips (Enter "0" if none ENTER IF APPLICABLE 0.00 ENTER IF APPLICABLE 0.00 ENTER JURISDICTION NAME Date Prepared: August 15, 2008 2008 CMP Local Development Report Reporting Period: JUNE 1, 2007 - MAY 31, 2008 Enter data for all cells labeled "Enter." If there are no data for that category, enter "0." PART 2: NEW DEVELOPMENT ADJUSTMENTS IMPORTANT: Adjustments may be claimed only for 1) development permits that were both issued and revoked, expired or withdrawn during the reporting period, and 2) demolition of any structure with the reporting period. RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ADJUSTMENTS Category Dwelling Units3.00 Single Family Residential Multi -Family Residential 0.00 Group Quarters 0.00 COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY Category 1,000 Gross Square Feet0.00 Commercial less than 300,000 sq.ft.) Commercial (300,000 sq.ft. or more) 0.00 Freestanding Eating & Drinking 0.00 NON -RETAIL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY Category 1,000 Gross Lodging Square Feet Industrial 0.000.00 Office (less than 50,000 sq.ft.) 0.00 Office (50,000-299,999 sq.ft.) 0.00 Office (300,000 sq.ft. or more) 0.00 Medical 0.00 Government 0.00 Institutional/Educational 0.00 University (# of students) 0.00 OTHER DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY Description Daily Trips (Attach additional sheets if necessary) (Enter "0" if none ENTER IF APPLICABLE 0.00 ENTER IF APPLICABLE 0.00 ENTER JURISDICTION NAME Date Prepared: August 15, 2008 2008 CMP Local Development Report Reporting Period: JUNE 1, 2007 - MAY 31, 2008 Enter data for all cells labeled "Enter." If there are no data for that category, enter 110." PART TEDDEVELOPMENT (NOT INCLUDED IN NEW DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY TOTALS) Low/Very Low Income Housing 0 Dwelling Units High Density Residential 0 Dwelling Units Near Rail Stations Mixed Use Developments L0 1,000 Gross Square Feet Near Rail Stations 0 Dwelling Units Development Agreements Entered 0 1,000 Gross Square Feet into Prior to July 10, 1989 0 Dwelling Units Reconstruction of Buildings 0 1,000 Gross Square Feet Damaged in April 1992 Civil Unrest 0 Dwelling Units Reconstruction of Buildings 0 1,000 Gross Square Feet Damaged in Jan. 1994 Earthquake 0 Dwelling Units Total Dwelling Units 0 Total Non-residential sq. ft. (in 1,000s) 0 Section 1, Page 4 Exempted Development Definitions: 1. Low/Very Low Income Housing: As defined by the California Department of Housing and Community Development as follows: - Low -Income: equal to or less than 80% of the County median income, with adjustments for family size. - Very Low -Income: equal to or less than 50% of the County median income, with adjustments for family size. 2. High Density Residential Near Rail Stations: Development located within 1/4 mile of a fixed rail passenger station and that is equal to or greater than 120 percent of the maximum residential density allowed under the local general plan and zoning ordinance. A project providing a minimum of 75 dwelling units per acre is automatically considered high density. 3. Mixed Uses Near Rail Stations: Mixed-use development located within 1/4 mile of a fixed rail passenger station, if more than half of the land area, or floor area, of the mixed use development is used for high density residential housing. 4. Development Agreements: Projects that entered into a development agreement (as specified under Section 65864 of the California Government Code) with a local jurisdiction prior to July 10, 1989. 5. Reconstruction or replacement of any residential or non-residential structure which is damaged or destroyed, to the extent of > or = to 50% of its reasonable value, by fire, flood, earthquake or other similar calamity. 6. Any project of a federal, state or county agency that is exempt from local jurisdiction zoning regulations and where the local jurisdiction is precluded from exercising any approval/disapproval authority. These locally precluded projects do not have to be reported in the LDR. Agenda # +_s . 1 Meeting Date: August 5, 2008 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT �959 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council VIA: James DeStefano, City Manager TITLE: APPROVAL OF MODIFICATIONS FOR DIAMOND RIDE (DIAL -A -CAB) PROGRAM. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the following modifications to the Diamond Ride Program: 1. Approve unlimited medical trips within the 20 -mile medical facilities boundary; 2. Grant ten (10) additional non-medical trips within the 20 -mile medical facilities boundary' to qualified participants; 3. Eliminate special trip request authorizations. FINANCIAL IMPACT: For Fiscal Year 2008-2009, the City Council has appropriated $400,000 Proposition A Funds for the Diamond Ride Program. A complete review of the Program, including financial analysis of the modifications, will be presented in March 2009. BACKGROUND: In April 1995, to augment the available public transportation services, the City established the Diamond Ride (Dial -A -Cab) and the Transit Subsidy Programs to provide a reliable, secondary transportation option for the elderly (60 year of age and older) and physically challenged residents of Diamond Bar. Diamond Ride is a curb -to - curb program where eligible residents may obtain rides at a substantially discounted rate. The Transit Subsidy Program offers transit passes for Foothill Transit, Metrolink, and MTA (Metro) at a discounted rate for residents. These discounts are 20% for residents and 50% for seniors/disabled residents. The Diamond Ride (Dial -A -Cab) Program operates seven (7) days a week, 24 hours a day, within a designated geographic boundary. ADDITIONAL TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES: Diamond Ride was established as a secondary transportation option for the elderly (60 year of age and older) and physically challenged residents of Diamond Bar. In addition to the Diamond Ride Program, users have alternative transportation options when planning their trips to locations within or outside City limits. Listed below are a few of these options: Access Paratransit is the service name of the ADA Complementary Paratransit service for functionally disabled individuals in Los Angeles County. Access Paratransit transportation service is available for an ADA paratransit eligible individual to any location within 3/4 of a mile of any fixed bus operated by the Los Angeles County public fixed route bus operators and within 3/4 of a mile around Metro Rail stations during the hours that the rail systems are operational. The service area extends into portions of the surrounding counties of San Bernardino, Orange and Ventura that are served by Los Angeles County Fixed -route bus lines. Access Paratransit operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day in most areas of Los Angeles County and is a shared ride service that operates curb -to -curb. Fares are distance -based and range from $1.80 to $2.70 for each one-way trip. ■ Foothill Transit operates four (4) fixed -routes within Diamond Bar. These routes encompass major thoroughfares including, Diamond Bar Boulevard and Golden Springs Drive. The Transit Subsidy Program offered by the City allows residents to purchase passes at a 20% discount and 50% for seniors/disabled residents. Metrolink is a rail system that operates commuter trains in six southern California counties of San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, Orange, Los Angeles and North San Diego to Oceanside. Metrolink trains and facilities are fully accessible to persons with disabilities. The City offers, through the Transit Subsidy Program, a 20% discount for residents and 50% discount for seniors/disabled. The nearest Metrolink stations from Diamond Bar are the stations located in Industry, Covina and Pomona. Metro Bus Line provides transportation to residents and seniors/disabled throughout Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, and Orange Counties. The Transit Subsidy Program offered by the City allows residents to purchase passes at a 20% discount and 50% for seniors/disabled residents. Park and Ride is offered by Metro, Caltrans, and Foothill with over 100 convenient Park and Ride locations county -wide. Park and Ride locations are usually situated close to connecting bus lines and rail lines. Diamond Bar has Park and Ride locations at 101 N. Diamond Bar Blvd (adjacent to SR -60), a location where Pathfinder Road meets the 57 Freeway, and a location where the 57 Freeway meets Highland Valley Road with connecting bus service to Foothill Transit and the Orange County Transportation Authority. The Park and Ride locations in Diamond Bar are free of charge. 2 Rideshare provides one-stop ridematching services to Southern California residents, including those in Diamond Bar. The service gives registered users access to a large database of carpooling options and the ridematching service is free of charge. Rideinfo is an operator facilitated referral service which matches an individual's transportation needs with available accessible transportation. Rideinfo gives quick, accurate referrals to over 200 public and private accessible transportation providers in Los Angeles County. The service is free of charge and operates Monday — Friday from 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. DISCUSSION At the July 15, 2008 City Council meeting, Council approved the following modifications to the Program: ■ Replace the existing service area boundary with a medical facilities boundary consisting of a 20 -mile radius from City Hall. ■ Approve participants paying the meter fare once they pass the City limits when traveling to non-medical facilities. ■ Establish the City border for subsidized non-medical trips (beyond the City border $2.50 per mile meter rate will be applied to all non-medical trips). ■ Eliminate trips to the Ontario Airport and Fullerton Amtrak Station. ■ Review the Diamond Ride Program within 6 months. At the meeting, staff was directed to return to Council with recommendations to address the allowed number of trips per month (30) and the existing special trip authorization process. In addition, Council requested updated information on the number of trips per user for May and June 2008. MODIFICATIONS: A. Number of Trips Per Month: Though there were a few requests by Diamond Ride users to increase the number of allowable trips, staff has found that a very small minority of users actually use more than thirty (30) trips per month. In fact the majority of Diamond Ride users stay under twenty (20) trips per month. For Fiscal Year 2007-2008, less than 1 % of Diamond Ride users ever exceeded the 30 trip maximum. However, staff has determined that some users may require additional non-medical trips due to severely -limiting disabilities. Recommendation: Approve Unlimited Medical Trips Within the 20 -Mile Medical Facilities Boundary: Diamond Ride users have overwhelmingly acknowledged the importance of preserving and/or expanding transportation to medical facilities. Staff has also found that the majority of Diamond Ride trips are to medical facilities. In addition, Council, during the July 15, 2008 City Council meeting, commented on the significance of providing transportation to medical facilities 3 most frequented by Program users. Hence, staff recommends approving unlimited medical trips within the medical facilities boundary (Exhibit "I") to meet the needs and requests of Program users. These trips would not be counted towards a user's maximum thirty (30) allowable trips per month. 2. Grant Ten (10) Additional Non -Medical Trips Within the Medical Facilities Boundary to Qualified Participants: Staff determined that special considerations should be made for visually -impaired users who do not have the ability to drive themselves to non-medical facilities. Hence, staff recommends providing ten (10) additional trips for non-medical purposes within the medical facilities boundary to better meet their needs. To be a qualified participant a user must provide proof that they are legally blind and unable to operate a motor vehicle, which may be determined by a doctor and/or by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Upon providing the adequate documentation, the user will be given a color -coded card that will immediately give them access to ten (10) additional trips within the medical facilities boundary. Staff realizes there may be other users who have the inability to operate a motor vehicle due to a disability and will evaluate and enhance the program within the next six months to meet the needs of these users. B. Eliminate Special Trip Requests: Special trip requests are made to the City by program users, sometimes on a daily basis, to travel to medical facility destinations outside the designated geographical boundaries of the program. These special requests cost the program user only $3.00 each roundtrip, but costs the City much more. In addition, the process of requesting a special trip approval places a burden on program participants to contact the City, submit the required information and await a decision from the City. Also, it inappropriately places City staff in the position of approving or denying trips on an individual request basis that could lead to claims of favoritism if trip requests are approved for some but denied to others. Eliminating these types of trips would create a more equitable program and eliminate the appearance of unfairness. Special trip requests have no real boundaries and thus, create an environment that cause staff to make arbitrary medical determinations while exacting a high cost on the City. Recommendation: Staff believes the creation of a 20 -mile medical facilities boundary as well as providing unlimited trips for medical purposes within this area is a generous expansion of the Diamond Ride Program, especially when considering users transportation needs. Users will still have the ability to travel outside the 20 - mile medical facilities boundary, but will have to pay the $2.50 mile meter rate once they exit the medical facilities boundary. Thus, staff recommends eliminating special trip requests. C. Monthly Usage for May and June 2008: Staff has evaluated the number of trips for May and June 2008 and has found that no user has exceeded the maximum (30) allowable trips. SUMMARY D SUMMARY In examining the current program, staff made every effort to incorporate proposals from Diamond Ride users while simultaneously working to maintain the fiscal integrity of the Program. Although certain comments submitted by users could not be completely integrated, every effort was made to incorporate them when feasible. By considering all the transportation options — Diamond Ride, Metro, Access Paratransit, Foothill — users can gain greater independence while meeting their transportation needs. Staff will review the Diamond Ride Program and present a report on the impacts the modifications have had on the Program in March 2009. ** Note: The Medical Facilities Boundary will include all medical facilities within a 20 mile radius of City Hall. Medical Facilities are defined as facilities with licensed medical physicians. As defined by the American Medical Association (AMA), the term physician is commonly used to describe any medical doctor holding degrees of Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or the holders of legally equivalent medical degrees from other countries. PREPARED BY: �& � Patrick Gallegos, Management Analyst Attachments: Exhibit I: Map of Medical Facilities Boundary REVIEWED B David G. Liu, Director of Public Works � »\ 7� u .� (D ■ � �? 'E §ko(v 0 c L 2 0 �\ � 2 � = 11Ig§7!#c 222 ,■■ LL � | ,/t'/0 00 u�ƒGER � ■� /\ q / »\ 7� u �? 'E §ko(v 0 c TOLL 0 k2\/&66�.\ �\ %-\ o ■� ^ ® = 11Ig§7!#c 222 ,■■ LL z «� | ,/t'/0 00 u�ƒGER 2 \% ■� /\ q \/\j/\m--® }\ [c=fn=52 2�3 �■ gOm+m LL �# o = @ m o 0 0! 7/\7±q 0U) \O� City of Diamond Bar 21825 Copley Drive • Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178 (909) 839-7000 • Fax (909) 861-3117 www.CityofDiamondBar.com Effective July 28, 2008 The following modifications were approved by the Diamond Bar City Council at its regular meeting of July 15, 2008. The Council will continue discussion of potential modifications to the program at its regular meeting of August 5 held at the AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive in Diamond Bar, starting at 6:30 p.m. Diamond Ride (Dial -A -Cab) Modifications Fact Sheet In an effort to further improve its curb -to -curb transportation service for Diamond Bar seniors 60 years and older and persons with disabilities, the City recently completed a review* of its Diamond Ride Program. This handy fact sheet, designed with Diamond Ride participants in mind, aims to educate readers about the changes that resulted from the review. It also includes guidelines and tips on how participants can make the most of their Diamond Ride membership. Jack Tanaka What changes? Mayor ♦ The City Council has expanded the medical facilities" service area Ron Everett from a 10 -mile radius to a 20 -mile radius to broaden the range of Mayor Pro Tem available medical providers. Trips within the service area remain the low fare of $1.50 ($3.00 round-trip). Wen P. Chang Council Member ♦ Participants are no longer limited to designated medical facilities", now any medical facility" located within the newly expanded 20 - Carol Herrera mile service area is included. Council Member ♦ Prior approval is no longer required as long as the medical facility is Steve Tye Council Member located within the 20 -mile service area. ♦ For trips' to medical facilities exceeding beyond the 20 -mile service area, the fare is $1.50 to service area border plus a flat rate fee of $2.50 applies per additional mile. ♦ For trips to shopping centers outside of city limits, the fare fee is $0.50 to city limit plus $2.50 per additional mile. ♦ Discounted trips to the Ontario Airport and Fullerton Amtrak Station have been excluded. You may still travel to these destinations, with the fare fee of $0.50 to the city limits plus a $2.50 per additional mile thereafter. Diamond Ride (Dial -A -Cab) Modifications Fact Sheet Effective July 28, 2008 Page 1 of 2 Diamond Ride (Dial -A -Cab) Modifications Fact Sheet What stays the same? ♦ Transportation service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. ♦ Holiday Ride (offered between Thanksgiving and New Years) is FREE to all residents 18+ years to any shopping center within Diamond Bar. ♦ Trips each month to anywhere within city limits, for the low fare of $0.50 ($1 round-trip). ♦ Thirty (30) one-way trips (including medical visits) per month ♦ Trips to medical facilities within the newly expanded 20 -mile service area remain at the low fare of $1.50 ($3.00 round-trip). ♦ Ability to travel with a companion or guest, at no additional charge. ♦ A group of eligible participants traveling from the same pick-up address to the same location can ride for the cost of one fare. (Example: If you and two of your friends are going shopping or to a restaurant, it counts as only one trip and you pay only one regular fare. At least two must be card holders with third riding as companion. ♦ If participants do not receive their cab within 40 minutes, their ride is free. During peak travel times (8-10am & 4-6pm) it is best to call in advance for a same-day reservation. Riders may call up 2 hours in advance to schedule pick ups. Advance scheduling is also available for special needs requests (handicap accessible vehicles). ♦ Members must have valid Diamond Ride Identification Card when travelling. *The City regularly reviews the program to ensure it continues to best meet the needs of all participants. ** Medical Facilities are defined as facilities with licensed medical physicians as defined by the American Medical Association (AMA). ***Please note: all trips are calculated utilizing City Hall as departure address (21825 Copley Drive) no matter where you live in city. For more information regarding the Diamond Ride (Dial -A -Cab) program, contact the City's Public Works Department at 909.839.7040. Diamond Ride (Dial -A -Cab) Modifications Fact Sheet Effective July 28, 2008 Page 2 of 2 21825 Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 909.839.7045 Approved Recommendations at July 15, Meeting: 08 Council • Expand the medical facilities boundary con.4 20 -mile radius from City Hall; • Re-establish the boundary for non-medical meter fare applying for distances beyond C • Eliminate trips to shopping centers outsi Je (Establish the City border for subsidized no trips); • Discounted trips to Ontario Airport and Amtrak Station excluded; isting of a rips with ry limits; 'Xity limits i -medical ullorton • Review the Diamond Ride Program within C months. PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS A. Number of Trips per Month: Recommendation: 1. Approve Unlimited Medical Trips With 20 -Mile Medical Facilities Boundary • Users commented on the importance of and/or expanding transportation to medi • Majority of trips are to medical facilities. • Staff believes the addition of unlimited rr can be offset by the approved changes 1 established non-medical facilities bound • These trip types will not count towards tl maximum allowed. in the r erving icilities. edi,cal trips :) the re- )ry1l 1e ( 0) RECOMMENDATION 2. Grant Ten (10) Additional Trips Withi the Medical Facilities Boundary to Qualified Parti ip4nts: • Special considerations should be made or visually - impaired users who do not have the abil ty to drive. • To qualify participants must show proof of i ability to operate motor vehicle (i.e. Doctor s Note and/or Department of Motor Vehicles). • Qualified users will be given a color -cod d and with immediate access to (10) additional trip ,II i PROPOSED MODIFICATION I B. Special Trip Requests: I Recommendation: 3. Eliminate Special Trip Request. • The process of requesting a special trip ap roval places a burden on program users. • The special trip request places City staff in the position of approving or denying trips on an indiv dual request basis. • Special trip requests have no real boun arias. • The addition of a 20 -mile medical facilities boundary as well as unlimited medical trips within this boundary is a generous expansion of the Diamond Ride Program. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Approve unlimited medical trips within the 20 - mile medical facilities boundary; 2. Grant ten (10) additional non-medi al trips within the 20 -mile medical facilities boundary; 3. Eliminate special trip request auth ri�ations. DIAMOND RIDE (DIAL -A -CAB) ANNUAL COMPARISON REPORT Exhibit "IV" For the Fiscal Year Mthly Avg- Total Riders Monthly Average- Seniors Monthly Average- Disabled Mthly Avg- Conpanion & Holiday rider -Other Shared Mthly Avg- Ride Trips Out Average of City Mthly Average- Monthly Trips within Average- City Mile per trip Monthly Average- Net Cost per Trip Monthly Average -Net Cost per Rider Monthly Average - Monthly Cost 2001-2002 1,903 1,376 480 48 427 931 973 8.00 $ 17.89 $ 14.06 $ 26,943.47 2002-2003 1,611 1,287 290 33 277 833 766 771 7.51 $ 17.59 $ 14.86 $ 22,104.33 2003-2004 1,469 1,121 324 24 219 704 7.50 $ 18.52 $ 14,13 $ 20,656.60 2004-2005 1,075 811 242 19 210 608 467 7.20 $ 13.26 $ 13.05 $ 16,758.66 2005-2006 1,414 1,130 270 15 242 734 677 16.10 $ 23.11 $ 18.43 $ 24, 878.62 2006-2007 1,521 1,211 295 16 205 817 705 8.70 $ 22.50 $ 19.57 $ 28,766.92 2007-2008 1,890 11506 356 28 63 942 1,039 7.70 $ 21.41 $ 18.94 $ 35,730.19 ** FY 2007-2008 includes May and June 2008 DIAMOND RIDE DIAL -A -CAB STATUS REPORT Exhibit 1111" For riscai rear /vui -zuuo Othe- Shared Weekday Weekend In City Out of Avg Mile Net Cost Net Cost per Net Monthly Month TU Rider Seniors I Disabled Companion Ride Rider Rider Ttl Trip Rider City Rider per Trip per Trip Rider Cost July 07 9659 x;1,378 , " 262 19 '", < 71 1,375 283 1,432 809 850 7.7 $21.48 $18.54 $30,762.60 FAug 319`:? 26 - 164 1,444 255 1,395 768 931 8.4$22.49$18.47 -- $31,379.04 Sept 07 1,fi02 ,.` 1,297 = 275 •F 3p ,,,,' 234 1,332 270 1,302 810 792 8.2 $22.65 $18.41 $29,466.52 Oct 07°x,705,., . _ 13,iQ ; . , 26 ��' 120 1,486 219 1,516 828 877 8.1 $21.90 $19.48 $33,206.08 *Nov 07 , �;� 1,880v A. ; 147A9 1355. - 3� x �, . x 34 1,566 294 1,672 905 955 7.9 $21.91 $19.70 $36,635.08 "Dec 14 1,247 334 11406 525 1,056 8.9 $24:19 $2151 $34,005.40 07 ,�11581s„,.i,i_ - , ." . 'Jan 08 �w.> i 1���• �' .�F.28,_,�� 18 1,746 278 4,856 ' 1,064 960 7.1 $20.34 $18.65 $37,746.39 _ � = 1,730 290 1,809 1,064 956 7.2 $20.52 $18.38 $37,125.15 Feb 08 2,02U� .. t,5 UNP grit>9-, _ ." 9. 21 ew, , 19 Mar 08 -'191 ,766s„, 369° 16 1,841 350 1,998 1,231 960 7.1 $20.36 $1857 $40,679.70 . 41$ 9 1,998 292 2,098 LApri,1$1fr ti6C�,i2 368. : 24 1,786 300 1,856 1,103 963 7.1 $20;18 $18.15 $37,505.82 7.1 $20.11 $18.40 $36;581.82 1,988_ 14 1,742 246 1,819 1,097 891 Total 22,685 18,077 4,276 190 757 19,274 3,411 20,161 11,429 11,256 92 257 227 $428,762.27 Average ;1,890 1,508 358 28 63 ' 1,606 284 1,680 1,039 942 7.1 $21.41 "$18.94 $35,730.19 'Month of November, December and January does not includeHoliday Ride Diamond Ride Trip Purpose FEBRUARY 2008 MARCH 2008 APRIL 2008 Medical 3i.7°14 6i8 Medical 36 5°10~ 21 M+dical ` 37.3° X60 Shopping 26.1% 462 Shopping 25.3% 500 Shopping 22.3% 453 MAY 2008 JUNE 2008 Medical 39.4%. T19 Mardi ai 4°10` 654 ` . 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