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If you have questions regarding an agenda item,please contact the City Clerk at(909)839-7010 during regular business hours. In an effort to comply with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,the City of Diamond Bar requires that any person in need of any type of special equipment,assistance or accommodation(s)in order to communicate at a City public meeting,must inform the City Clerk a minimum of 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Have online access? City Council Agendas are now available on the City of Diamond Bar's web site at www.CityofDiamondBar.com Please refrain from smoking,eating or drinking in the Council Chambers. The City of Diamond Bar uses recycled paper and encourages you to do the same. is , DIAMOND BAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RULES Welcome to the meeting of the Diamond Bar City Council. Meetings are open to the public and are broadcast live on Time-Warner Cable Channel 3 and Verizon FiOS television Channel 47. 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Sakr, PhD Islamic Education Center ROLL CALL: Council Members Everett, Herrera, Tanaka, Mayor Pro Tem Chang, Mayor Tye APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mayor 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS: 1.1 Presentation of City Tile to Undersheriff Larry L. Waldie upon his Retirement from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. 1.2 Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Members of the Diamond Bar Girls Softball All-Star Team (Under 8, 10 and 14 Division). j 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 16, 2011 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 — August 17, 2011- 6:30 — 8:00 p.m., Lights Premier (Tribute to Journey) — Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Drive. 5.2 Movies Under the Stars — August 17, 2011 — Toy Story 3 - Immediately following Concerts in the Park, Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Drive. 5.3 Planning Commission Meeting — August 23, 2011 — 7:00 p.m., AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive. 5.4 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting — August 25, 2011 — 7:00 p.m., AQMD/Government Center Hearing Board Room, 21865 Copley Drive. 5.5 City Council Meeting — September 6, 2011 — 6:30 p.m., AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: 6.1 City Council Minutes —August 2, 2011 —Approve as submitted. 6.2 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes: (a) Study Session of May 12, 2011 — Receive and File. (b) Regular Meeting of May 26, 2011 — Receive and File. August 16, 2011 PAGE 3 6.3 Ratification of Check Register Dated July 28, 2011 through August 10, 2011 totaling $1,147,999.77. Requested by: Finance Department 6.4 Approval of Adjourning the August 16, 2011 City Council Meeting to September 20, 2011. Recommended Action: Approve. Requested by: City Manager 6.5 Reject the Bid Protest from Rancho Pacific Engineering, Inca and Award Contract to Avi-Con, Inc. (dba CA Construction) for the Construction of the Washington Park in the Amount of $508,919.50, Plus a Contingency of $50,892 (10%) for a Total Authorization of $559,811.50. Recommended Action: Award. Requested by: Community Services Department 6.6 Adopt Resolution No. 2011-XX: Opposing the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Proposal to Construct Dedicated Truck Only Lanes Along the San Jose Creek Flood Control Channel and State Route 60 Freeway Corridor. Recommended Action: Adopt. Requested by: City Manager 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. 8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: 8.1 (a) Adopt Ordinance No. OX-(2011): An Ordinance Determining that the City and The Diamond Bar Redevelopment Agency will Comply with the Voluntary Alternative Redevelopment Program Pursuant to Part 1.9 of Division 24 of the California Health and Safety Code in Order to Permit the Continued Existence and Operation of the Diamond Bar Redevelopment Agency and Declaring the Urgency. Recommended Action: Adopt. August 16, 2011 PAGE 4 (b) Approve for First Reading by Title Only, Waive Full Reading of Ordinance OX (2011): An Ordinance Determining that the City and the Diamond Bar Redevelopment Agency will Comply with the Voluntary Alternative Redevelopment Program Pursuant to Part 1.9 of Division 24 of the California Health and Safety Code in Order to Permit the Continued Existence and Operation of the Diamond Bar Redevelopment Agency Recommended Action: Approve. Requested by: City Manager 9. COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS: 10. ADJOURNMENT: Agenda # Judy Session Meeting Date: August 16, 2011 IT CITY COUNCIL �. <<� ,,�„ AGENDA REPORT �� heoa r98n� ti TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: James DeStefano, City Mana "Financing TITLE: Discussion of Long-term Debtptions for the Diamond Bar Center .and the Library/City Hall Building RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to pursue a refinancing of the 2002 Diamond Bar Center Lease Revenue Bonds from a variable rate debt to a fixed rate debt. BACKGROUND: Long-term debt is commonly issued for the purchase and/or construction of long-term assets. It is a sound financial practice to issue debt when either the funds are not available to pay for the cost of a capital project, or the cost of the long-term debt is low enough to justify its issuance. Currently, the interest rate on fixed rate tax-exempt long—term debt financing is near historic 50-year lows. As a result, the time is right to explore the feasibility of issuing fixed rate long-term debt. This agenda letter will discuss possible long-term debt financing for converting the variable rate debt on the Diamond Bar Center to a fixed rate, and to consider the pros and cons of funding the September 2010 purchase of the Library/City Hall with long-term debt and reimburse General Fund reserves. DISCUSSION: Diamond Bar Center The Diamond Bar Center was financed with the sale of variable rate 30-year debt in December of 2002. Although the variable rate debt has.served the City well during the first 8.5 years, when taking into account the interest expense, the cost of a 10-year interest rate cap, remarketing fees in connection with the remarketing of the bonds every seven days, and the cost of letter of credit fees, the effective interest rate has been approximately 3.10%. !, The total issuance was $13.755 million, and currently the remaining debt is $11.885 million. The letter of credit will expire at the end of 2011, and the interest rate cap will expire at the end of 2012. Although the variable rate debt has served the City well, the debt will not be paid off until the year 2033. Since interest rates are currently at historic lows, it is very likely that the cost of the debt financing will be much higher over the next 22 years than it was over the first 8.5 years. It is therefore an opportune time to explore the following options: i I. Leave the debt in a variable rate mode, and take whatever risk there may be for future interest rate increases. With this option, the City must renegotiate a new letter of credit agreement, currently at .85%, but expected to increase to 1.00%. Additionally the City must make the decision whether to purchase another interest rate cap, which for the first ten-year agreement provided a cap of 4.5% at a cost of$665,000.Anew interest cap would likely cost more, if the City was even able to find a provider for a new agreement. 2. Convert the variable rate debt to a fixed rate debt. Although the interest rate will be higher, the need to pay remarketing fees,letter of credit fees, and the need to renew the interest rate cap at the end of 2012 will be eliminated. If the debt were to be issued at an interest rate between 4% and 4.5%, it is likely that the cost for fixed rate debt would be lower over the final 22 years than the variable rate debt. New Library/Cit ry Hall Building In September, 2010, General Fund Reserves were used to pay cash for the purchase of the building at 21810 Copley Drive for the new Library/City Hall facility. In April, 2010, the City Council approved a financing option that would allow the City to finance the purchase rather than pay cash, if completed within 18 months of purchasing the building. Since the time remaining to finance the building is rapidly approaching, the window of opportunity to take advantage of the financing option is expiring March 3, 2012, and so time is of the essence to make the decision to either consider long- term debt to replenish the reserves, or continue with the status quo. The total purchase price of the new Library/City Hall was approximately.$9.9 million, for which the City paid cash. Included in the 2011/12 budget is a total of$3.7 million for building improvements, furniture/fixtures/telephones, and some computer equipment for the new facility. This amount is also appropriated from General Fund Reserves. Before the cash purchase of the building, the City had approximately $31 million in General Fund Reserves. After the expected expenses of$3.7 million in 2011/12, the City expects to end the 11/12 fiscal year.with just over$17.3 million in General Fund Reserves. The City has the option of 1. Using General Fund Reserves to complete the building improvements, retaining the use of General Fund Reserves for the purchase, and not reimbursing reserves:from the issuance of tax exempt debt. Since the City has no pressing need for the reserves to be replenished, and the projected reserves at June 30, 2012 remain healthy and total over 90% of General Fund appropriations for operations, it is not financially necessary to replenish the reserves, especially since the City does not have the revenue growth in the short-term to make the debt service payments. 2. Financing a portion of the purchase and improvements 3. Financing all of the costs of the building and the improvements. The 18 month option to issue debt for the Library/City Hall facility to replenish reserves expires on March 3, 2012, but if a decision to finance the purchase if made, the process to issue the debt should commence 6 to 9 months before that date, and so it is imperative to make that decision soon before the time available to issue the debt expires. PREPARED BY: Glenn L. Steinbrink Interim Finance Director 2 - 1'��� �'•-_?�r`?.=�_-�i � X:._mss. '!N>�• '" "`�,�,+'�,�r�::�...�«.,.__.>._. FIELDNIAN I ROLAPP &ASSOGIP.TES Tbnr it r:a ruGsrira:t jornfrrrat:t. r P,. � GIC D �4amon ,* B ¢¢UFIII,,�6 4al Variable Rate Lease Revenue Bonds, 2002 Series A (Diamond Bar enter New Library/City Hall Building August 16, 2,011 Background ® 2002 Lease Revenue Bonds issued in December 2002 to finance the DB center Issued as variable rate bonds in the initial par amount of$13,755,000; current par is $11,885,000 Supported by direct-pay letter of credit (LOC) issued by Union Bank expiring 12/18/2011 Has an interest rate cap, which expires 1/1/2013 Average interest rate on the Bonds since.issuance = 1.77% 3� Average.till-in cost on the Bonds through 6%30/11 (incl. all fees: LOC, remarketing, rate cap) 3.10% New Library/City Hall Building purchased and being improved with the use of General Fund reserves City adopted Reimbursement Resolution allowing the option to reimburse all or a portion of the purchase cost through a long-term financing— 18 month window expires March 3, 2012 Need to consider the use of reserves and tivhether it makes sense to replenish them in light of the economic uncertainty and instability of State funding sources, opportunity cost, and cushion against unforeseen circumstances FIELDMAN I ROLAPP 2 &ASSOCI 1TLS AlternativesConsiderations for 2002 Bonds e Alternative 1: Extend. Existing LOC with Union Bank Contacted 11 banks, Union Bank, best choice and lowest all-in cost New LOC tern of 3 years (ma<xitnum): — Maximum term available due to new financial regulations (Basel III) coming in 2015 —uncertainty and potentially higher costs — Could negotiate early termination without penalty to preserve flexibility to convert to different structure if needed/beneficial Maintains the variable rate.structure of the Bonds and the inherent risks associated with it: Interest rate risk—rates are currently at historic lows - Remarketing risk — Bank risk — Renewal risk/Basel III-uncertain whether will be able to renew in 3 years and at what cost — Provides a short-term approach—need to have an exit strategy in case cannot renew LOC in 3 years., costs are too high, or cannot access the fixed rate market at the time FIELDMAN(ROLAPP 3 &ASSOCIATE=S Alternatives Considerations for 2002 Bonds Alternative 2e Convert the Bonds to Fixed, Rate Eliminates interest rate risk/renewal risk/bank risk/remarketing risk >Provides budget certainty/eliminates volatility ikllows to lock-in attractive long-term rates — long-term fixed rates at an all-time low — Initially could be higher than the 3.10% average all-in cost for the Bonds to-date — Would compare favorably over the remaining 22 years of the Bonds; could potentially result in the lowest all-in cost. >Higher annual debt service compared to current variable rate net debt service (—$150-200K/yr) If 2.80% historical average (since SIFNIA index inception in 1989)_used as rate on Bonds, converting to fixed rate results in annual savings to the City Provides a long-term approach — Some up-front costs to implement (already reflected in annual debt service): new documents, underlying rating(s) HEL.DMAN I ROLAPP ASsOCI Trs Considerations for New Library/City HaBuRding Cash purchase using General Fund reserves closed. escr®w 9/10 As a result, lower reserve fund balance at the end of the current budget year - still very healthy Depending on national and regional economic rebound, reserves may be necessary for: — Capital projects/Economic development - Equipment and/or operational needs — Cushion in case the 2002 Bonds' LOC cannot be renewed down the road and City has no other immediate options at the time >Need to consider the most fiscally prudent approach — If no significant new revenue sources anticipated in the next few years, can the City afford to make debt service payments for the Library/City Hall of—$800K/yr (if entire purchase cost of building is replenished) — If no significant new revenue sources anticipated in the next few years, would need to rely on reserves to make the debt service payments City has minimal debt-only 2002 Bonds — and has historically utilized pay-as-you-go financial strategy FIELDMAN I ROLAPP 5 &ASSOCIATES Recommenaation Discussion 2002 Bonds - Convert from. variable rate to fixed rate ® Purchase of new Library/City Hall wilding Maintain status quo GAdditional Questions & Discussion FIELDMAN(ROLAPP &ASSOCIATES Next Steps for Direct City Manager t® begin work with Bond 'counsel and Financial Advisor to: Draft legal and disclosure documents Prepare rating presentation and obtain: underlying,rating from Standard & Poor's Determine method of sale 'Return to Council for approval of documents in October Price and close in November �. 7 FIELDMAN I ROLAPP &ASSOCIATES Agenda No. 6 . 1 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AUGUST 2, 2011 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tern Chang called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in The Government Center/SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Carol Herrera led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION: Jeremy DeFriend, Worship Leader, Diamond Canyon Christian Church, gave the invocation. ROLL CALL: Council Members Ron Everett, Carol Herrera, Jack Tanaka and Mayor Pro Tern Ling-Ling Chang. Mayor Steve Tye was excused. Staff Present: James DeStefano, City Manager; David -Doyle, Assistant City Manager; Michael Jenkins, City Attorney; Ken Desforges, IS Director; David Liu, Public Works Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Greg Gubman, Community Development Director; Ryan McLean, Assistant to the City Manager; Rick Yee, Senior Civil Engineer; Kimberly Young, Associate Engineer; Lauren Hidalgo, Public Information Specialist, and Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As Presented. 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS: None 2. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: None 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Becky Serrano, introduced Krystal Spindler and herself as the new co-editors of The Windmill. She spoke about the upcoming September/October issue and that the deadline for submission for the next issue is August 10, and thanked the Council and residents for their support. 4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS: MPT//Chang stated that the Diamond Bar Community Foundation has taken over publication of The Windmill and is doing an excellent job. 5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 5.1 Concerts in the Park — August 3, 2011 — 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Cold Duck (70's Top 40) — Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Drive. (NATIONAL NIGHT OUT) 5.2 Movies Under the Stars — August 3, 2011 — Tangled — Immediately following Concerts in the Park, Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden AUGUST 2, 2011 PAGE 2 CITY COUNCIL Springs Drive. 5.3 Planning Commission Meeting — August 9, 2011 — 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive. (canceled) 5.4 Concerts in the Park — August 10, 2011 — 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.— The Night Tides (Beach) — Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Drive. 5.5 Movies Under the Stars — August 10, 2011 The Sorcerer's Apprentice — Immediately following Concerts in the Park, Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Drive. 5.6 City Council Meeting — August 16, 2011 6:30 p.m., SCAQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Herrera moved, C/Evereft seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Everett Herrera, Tanaka, MPT/Chang NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: M/Tye 6.1. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 6.1.1 Study Session Minutes of July 19, 2011 —Approved as submitted. 6.1.2 Regular Meeting of July 19, 2011 —Approved as amended. 6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES — Regular Meeting of May 12, 2011 6.3 RATIFIED CHECK REGISTER — Dated July 15, 2011 through July 27, 2011 totaling $775,899.97. 6.4 APPROVED TREASURER'S STATEMENT— For the Month of June 2011. 6.5 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2011-35: APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT EXCESS FUNDS GRANT PROGRAM FOR SILVERTIP MINI PARK PROJECT. AUGUST 2, 2011 PAGE 3 CITY COUNCIL 6.6 APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARDED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE 2011-12 DECORAH ROAD, BRIAR CREEK ROAD, AND WILLOW CREEK ROAD NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT TO HARDY & HARPER, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,617 AND AUTHORIZED A CONTINGENCY AMOUNT OF $2,660 FOR CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS TO BE APPROVED BY THE CITY MANAGER, FOR A TOTAL AUTHORIZATION AMOUNT OF $29,277. 8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: None 9. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS: C/Everett spoke about a family friend who had been pictured several times in the Orange County Register returning from Iraq along with other soldiers from the Army National Guard First Assault Helicopter Battalion to the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos. He encouraged residents to attend National Night Out tomorrow night at Sycamore Canyon Park during Concerts in the Park and thanked the Sheriffs and Fire Departments along with Target for hosting the event. He spoke about the NTMP program and thanked the Traffic and Transportation Commission for their work on traffic and transportation matters. Lastly, it was a great pleasure to see teamwork acknowledged with the wall- breaking ceremony for the Diamond Bar Library at the new City Hall location. C/Tanaka stated that he regularly attends Concerts in the Park and the Movie under the Stars. He announced that Albertsons's Supermarket held their grand reopening and congratulated store manager Jeff Chamberlain and his staff. He also stated that it is sad that Ralphs Market will close its doors on August 5 and thanked them for their service to the community these past years. Last Wednesday he attended the WCCA meeting where the Governing body ratified the appointment of David DeMers from D.B. to the Advisory Committee and thanked Mr. DeMers for serving. He added that he had attended the Diamond Bar Seniors Luau Dinner Dance and that last Tuesday he attended a reception for LA County Undersheriff Paul Tanaka. He congratulated the Undersheriff on his appointment as second in command under Sheriff Lee Baca. He attended the ceremonial wall-breaking for the LA County Library and thanked the Diamond Bar Friends of the Library for their enthusiasm about the project. He reported on his attendance at today's Diamond Bar Day at the LA County Fair Committee Meeting and the Junior Fair Board programs that includes DBHS and DRHS students. C/Herrera stated that she, CM/DeStefano and ACM/Doyle attended a meeting in downtown Los Angeles with Nicole England, Deputy for Supervisor Gloria Molina and Julie Moore and Dickie Simmons, Deputies for Supervisor Don Knabe, to talk with them about SCAG proposed East-West Freight Corridor study which AUGUST 2, 2011 PAGE 4 CITY COUNCIL they would like to approve and adopt by October/November 2011. D.B. has many concerns about the proposal to construct four-lane (two lanes in each direction) double deck truck lanes on top of the San Jose Creek between the SR605 and the SR57. To date, the plans presented appear to indicate the corridor would end in the Sunset Crossing Road area near Lanterman and Diamond Bar Boulevard. Because the City does not know the exact plans for getting trucks through this immediate area and because what D.B. has seen so far causes the City Council and staff great concern, the City will continue to monitor this with every intention of protecting D.B. residents against too many negative impacts from the various regional plans as well as continue to update residents as information becomes available. She attended the last Concert in the Park which was well attended with those attendees yelling for encores from the Band. The mood was great and very festive. Congratulations to staff for doing such a good job selecting groups everyone loves to hear. She is pleased that so many residents enjoy the series and is very pleased the City is able to continue providing these concerts for residents. MPT/Chang reminded residents they can follow her on Facebook and Twitter for updates on her whereabouts. D.B. recently launched its iPhone/iPad app which is free and very useful. During the past two weeks she attended the National League of Cities (SCAG) Building Cities-Building Features Conference in downtown LA during which transportation and infrastructure issues from a regional and business perspective were discussed. Also discussed was actual freight movement in southern California. Ultimately, the solution is through collaborative regions and D.B. will actively engage in that process. She attended the Contract Cities Budget and Audit Committee meeting. She attended Undersheriff Paul Tanaka's appointment reception and congratulated Paul whom she has known for more than 15-years through the non-profit sector. She is very pleased to see that he is moving up the ranks. She enjoyed the exciting wall- breaking ceremony. It was very exciting to have Supervisor Knabe and Senator Huff as the City embarks on a new era with the new City Hall and Library, all without having to raise taxes and due to the fiscal conservatism of current and prior Council's and City staff that have allowed for the upgrade of services throughout the community as well as, the excellent investment opportunity and Council Member Herrera's contributions as the longest serving member of the City Council — this is really a tribute to Council Member Herrera and all that she has done for the City. The City of D.B. and its Finance Department together with retired Finance Director Linda Magnuson was awarded a Certificate of Achievement for excellence in financial reporting for the comprehensive financial report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2010, the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by government and its management. Many thanks to staff and her colleagues for all of the great work the Council and staff has done to keep D.B. as great as it is. She is very proud to be a resident of D.B. and to serve the community. AUGUST 2, 2011 PAGE 5 CITY COUNCIL C/Herrera congratulated MPT/Chang on being installed this Thursday as Secretary for the League of Cities, LA County Division. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7.1 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-36: FINDING THE CITY IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE 2011 CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089 FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY AS PREPARED BY THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY. CDD/Gubman reported that as it does every year about this time, staff has prepared D.B.'s annual CMP Compliance report and is asking that the City Council adopt a Resolution finding D.B. to be in compliance with the Los Angeles County CMP for the reporting period covering June 1, 2010 through May 31, 2011. The Traffic Congestion Relief and Spending Limitation ACT of 1990 mandates that all counties have in place, a Congestion Management program (CMP). The CMP has two primary goals: 1) To mitigate traffic impacts in the county that are associated with new development and 2) to develop a partnership among transportation decision-makers on devising appropriate transportation solutions that include all modes of travel. The LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is the agency responsible for preparing and monitoring compliance with the County's CMP. D.B., along with all other local agencies, is required to meet the program requirements in the CMP in order to receive State gas tax funds and to maintain eligibility for other State and Federal transportation funding. As an example, D.B. is expecting more than $950,000 in gas tax funds for the prior fiscal year. The CMP program mandates self-certification at the local level through the adoption of a resolution demonstrating the City's compliance with the CMP for the most recent reporting period and submittal of a local development report to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. A public hearing is required prior to adoption of this resolution. As described in staffs report, the attached resolution and local development report, D.B. remains in compliance with the CMP for Los Angeles County. He offered one correction to the Local Development Report attached to the resolution. There are certain categories of development that are exempted from being added to the congestion debit column such as affordable housing and transit oriented developments. No such development took place in D.B. last year so zeros should have been entered in the boxes next to each of those exempt categories rather than leaving those boxes blank. Staff provided the City Council with copies of the resolution with the correct local development report entries. With this correction, staff recommends City Council adoption of the resolution. AUGUST 2, 2011 PAGE 6 CITY COUNCIL MPT/Chang opened the Public Hearing. With no one present who wished to speak on this matter, MPT/Chang closed the Public Hearing. C/Herrera moved, C/Evereft seconded, to Adopt Resolution No. 2011-36. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Everett, Herrera, Tanaka, MPT/Chang NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: M/Tye ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, MPT/Chang adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. TOMMYE CRIBBINS, CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this day of 2011. LING-LING CHANG, MAYOR PRO TEM Agenda No. 6 . 2 (a) CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION STUDY SESSION DIAMOND BAR CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM B DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 MAY 12, 2011 STUDY SESSION: 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Dave Grundy, Benny Liang, Ted Owens, Vice Chairman Lew Herndon and Chairman Dave Roberto. Staff Present: Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Anthony Jordan, Parks and Maintenance Superintendent; Christy Murphey, Recreation Superintendent. PRESENTATION OF UPDATED DRAFT PARKS MASTER PLAN — Ron Hagan, TKE Engineering & Planning, gave a PowerPoint presentation of the most current updates. VC/Herndon asked if there was expansion scheduled for the seniors and Mr. Hagan responded yes, that is at Summitridge Park on the pad next to the Diamond Bar Center. Senior and teen needs are addressed in the Master Plan but they are not at the current County Library and Fire Station sites. C/Owens asked if this plan included plans to build out the Walnut Elementary site. Mr. Hagan responded n*o. Walnut is recommended to pursue for lighted sports field development because of its location, the ability to light it and the input from the sports groups wanting to have fields at that site. Therefore, if they do proceed with calling it surplus and selling that site, the Master Plan will be updated with a recommendation to try and negotiate with the school to get the site or a portion of the site. Mr. Hagan shared that in Fullerton, the City worked with the developer on the site behind City Hall and took half of the school site for sports uses and the other half for senior housing. CSD/Rose explained that the City has had to make decisions on where to focus changes since there are a lot of things that have happened since the consultant team conducted the interviews with the school district and visited all of the sites. Mr. Hagan stated that only about 30 percent of the stimulus money has been released by the federal government thus far with plans to release another 30 percent this October and the remainder the following October. Therefore, because there will be a lot of public works money coming to cities in the next two years, this document is very important because the City is now "project ready" to go after those funds. Chair/Roberto asked where the new building would be located at Peterson Park, C/Grundy asked for clarification. Mr. Hagan responded the new building needed to be moved due to expansion of the parking lot. The tot lot will be redone as well. C/Grundy asked , if the foundation of the old building will be pushed further in. Mr. Hagan responded that it will be a new building. CSD/Rose pointed to #9. Mr. Hagan stated MAY 12, 2011 PAGE 2 P&R COMMISSION that the old building will be razed. C/Owens asked if the new building was larger and Mr. Hagan responded "yes," VC/Herndon asked how difficult it would be to light the basketball court. Mr. Hagan responded that it would not be difficult; however, lighted basketball courts were not a high priority. The basketball courts are highly used and gym space was a high priority but notoutdoor lighted basketball courts. VC/Herndon asked if there had been any studies done about how long people stay in dog parks on average. Mr. Hagan said he had not seen studies on that particular subject but from his experience in doing a lot of dog parks, dog parks are more about humans than they are about dogs. It is a social thing for people. Depending on how many friends are there determines how long people stay. People who go to exercise their dogs involves about a 15-minute stay. Some people who go to socialize will spend a couple of hours, particularly during morning and after work hours, as well as Saturday and Sunday mornings. Many people hire dog walkers who load dogs into cars and take them to the park, let them run and then leave. Times vary according to purpose. Generally speaking there is a posted rule about how many dogs a person can have in the park at any one time and the general rule is three. Mr. Hagan discussed the desire by a few residents to have a walking .path in Ronald Reagan Park and whether it would qualify for CDBG funds. CSD/Rose said the walkway was being evaluated by the CDC that administers the CDBG funds to see if this would qualify for funding. Because there is no access to the grass area, it does not mean it would necessarily qualify, but there is a nice view at the point area and adding an area where folks could get to in a wheelchair might be desirable. C/Grundy asked if it would strengthen the argument to put an overlook or covered shelter at the view point and CSD/Rose said that could be done. CDC asked fora graphic and visited the site to determine whether this was something that would justify the walkway. VC/Herndon asked if Mr. Hagan intended to show the existing lights at Heritage Park and Mr. Hagan responded that they are shown at the site. Mr. Hagan stated that the Lorbeer Middle School site is one of the sites recommended to be a major sports complex to resolve field needs in the future. There is already a joint use agreement in effect. VC/Herndon asked if there was a possibility of using this as a "named" sports complex. Mr. Hagan said it Would work. He put together a strategy for implementing field improvements and naming rights is a part of that. There is extremely high visibility on Golden Springs Drive so signage with the name of the field would have a lot of advertising appeal. VC/Herndon asked if fencing was considered for school sites that would permit or exclude access to the school. Mr. Hagan said the main concern for school sites is access to restrooms and if the user groups use the school's facilities, the schools want to be reimbursed for those costs. Those costs should be included in the tournament schedule. Chair/Roberto asked if there was still a plan to build Larkstone Park and CSD/Rose responded yes, that the developer is on the hook to build the park and is working on the plans. All of the grading plans need to be finished and approved for the total project MAY 12, 2011 PAGE 3 P&R COMMISSION and the park can be built at that time. Mr. Hagan said there was a design which included restrooms because this park will be heavily used if sports fields are included at South Pointe Middle School, which is across the street from the park. C/Grundy asked what the amounts attached to soccer fields, for example, would be. Mr. Hagan responded that schools have cut back on their budgets, and fields have deteriorated to the point that it does not do any good to come in and try to bring the fields up to standards. The $150,000 allows for a complete re-do of the irrigation, grading, replanting and other site improvements. This would be done on a joint use basis only. VC/Herndon asked Mr. Hagan if, based on his study of the community and its needs, he could prioritize the items, Mr. Hagan said he would be able to do that. First, he commented on the funding strategies and then discussed. how he would arrive at the priorities for implementation of the sports fields. In order to accomplish the implementation of sports fields, the City would need to host a sports group focus workshop and present it in the Master Plan. Mr. Hagan said that in his opinion, the sports groups would immediately be on board and ask when it could be done. The City may raise the risk of raising expectations, but it is the only. way in which to set the priorities. After the presentation, the City would work with the sports groups. Perhaps a subcommittee of the Commission could be appointed and they, along with the consultants, could set the priorities. In order to get the biggest bang for the buck, the priority would likely be accomplishing the Lorbeer and South Pointe Middle Schools scenarios, plus the Walnut Elementary School site. The City would fulfill all of its tournament needs and all of its lighted sports complex needs for the foreseeable future. Mr. Hagan said it would be preferable to have a centralized sports complex, take over the golf course and change it to a sports complex, take over Lanterman and change it to a sports complex or the AERA property and convert 40-acres to a sports complex; however, all of those are just not politically or financially feasible to acquire and build so we have to work with what we have. There will be a group that says they would really rather have the improvements to the fields. It all depends on what the City wants to accomplish. If it is to improve existing conditions to get rid of the complaints, the City can do the field improvements. If the City wants to accomplish the goal of having lighted sports fields/complexes to provide for evening and weekend tournaments, then the three priority sites would be done. Groups need .to be involved in setting that priority. Mr. Hagan acknowledged it would take about $7 million to accomplish the three priority sites. C/Liang asked if the costs were based on the current costs. Mr. Hagan said it is, but he believes the current costs are not projected to go up in the next five to ten years because there are contingencies, inflation factors, etc. built in. Chair/Roberto asked if there was a reason why the funding of the Pony League baseball facility was not included in the discussion. Mr. Hagan responded that it is. When this presentation was made to the City Council and with the administration, the Council and administration were not desirous of making improvements to property the City does not own nor has any joint use or joint development agreement with. They felt the City's direction should be to.improve City property and school district property and only school district property for which there is a joint use agreement. They did not feel that a joint use agreement with the Pony League would work from a political standpoint and an operational standpoint and that the City would get stuck with all of the cost and none of the use. The improvementsare in the Master Plan and if the policy direction of MAY 12, 2011 PAGE 4 P&R COMMISSION Council changes, the Commission could pursue that as one of the sports field improvements. His direction from Council at that meeting was to solve the sports field needs on City and school property and to come up with recommendations that would deal with providing the sports groups with practice fields, game fields and tournament fields. He was also tasked with identifying the lighted field spaces that could be done in the City and only on City owned or school owned property where they were assured the City could control the use. Mr. Hagan continued that once the Commission has determined priorities with the user group, it would need to determine the funding needed for the priorities and assist those funding efforts with the expansion of the Diamond Bar Community Foundation by adding a sports improvement subcommittee. The biggest single factor that makes this type of strategy a success is finding an advocate or leader to be the face of the fundraising efforts. Once the priorities are set, the sports groups are on board, the Foundation is expanded with a specific emphasis to raise money for the implementation of those improvements, and an advocate has been recruited; the three-pronged approach is implemented: Fundraising, asset management and implementation. VC/Herndon asked if it was possible to use the equestrian center within "The Country Estates." Mr. Hagan said he believed it was subject to acquisition but it has been eliminated. The problem was that the City Council said it was not being used as an equestrian center. It is being rented out for private parties such as weddings and community events. RS/Murphey shared that someone came to the Diamond Bar Center about a month ago to check about programming and believed that they were going to be refurbishing rooms and holding classes and other activities as well. C/Grundy asked, if in her opinion, they were trying to get an idea about programming and RS/Murphey responded yes, various types of classes. CSD/Rose said staff hears that they may be doing large banquet type events and staff is not sure whether it is intended just for the residents of "The Country Estates" or if it will be opened to the public. Mr. Hagan said the Council felt that the City did not want to get into the equestrian business which was backed up by the survey that revealed "equestrian use" being very low on the priority list. Also, the Council did not need it for "park use" so it was deleted from the MasterPlan. CSD/Rose stated that when the Sports Complex subcommittee was active a few years ago, it looked at sites including Lots 1 and 61 (Summitridge and Longview) and the area behind Pantera Park. Civil engineers looked at these areas and for grading alone, it was in the $15-25 million dollar range to create a pad only, without development and without access that would accommodate a sports park. Mr. Hagan said that discussions about costs that included development and access became $40-60 million. Mr. Hagan explained that $12 million to do all of the sports facilities that were discussed this evening is not a big number considering how many facilities would be improved and how many fields and lighted fields the City would have access to that would provide tournament facilities. The process as outlined may set the goal at the $12 million mark and he felt that in fact, $8 million was a number that would accomplish the goal. Mr. Hagan stated that if the Diamond Bar Community Foundation agreed to raise $500,000 (10% toward $5 million) and did so, it would be a lot easier for Council to vote yes on an assessment or to allocate public works funds for that kind. of project. C/Grundy asked if staff planned to make a presentation to the sports groups and talk MAY 12, 2011 PAGE 5 P&R COMMISSION about these priorities, could the City or Foundation suggest that the sports groups form a permanent committee consisting of one member from each sports group that works jointly on fundraising so that it could be coordinator with the Foundation subcommittee. The time to strike is during the presentation so that excitement can be created to get everyone working together to accomplish t'he ultimate goal. Mr. Hagan felt that such a group could facilitate finding an advocate to steer the fundraising effort. C/Grundy said that most of the groups have a board made up of long-time members with strategic vision and short term folks who are there for their kids. If there are enough long term members who have a strategic vision, the City can probably convince them to put a position on the board that is the committee representative for this effort and then the people who really run the board (long term individuals) would be able to get that supported. VC/Hemdon said he would feel more comfortable approving the document once he had a chance to look at the final draft to see if any additional corrections should be made. CSD/Rose said the Council would not be making a decision until the end of July and from this time forward, editorial changes can be made to the document. The policy statements will remain the same. Editorial changes can be made even after the document has, been recommended for approval until the final document is printed for distribution. VC/Herndon asked if the new City Hall address could be put on the document to make the document appear more current. Commissioners concurred that they would like to have the new address on the document. C/Owens asked if this was a 10-15 or 20 year plan and CSD/Rose said he looks at this as a 10-year plan. Mr. Hagan has put this together as a 20-year plan. because a lot of the items will not get done in 10 years. Mr. Hagan said this is a planning guide for 20- years. Council has made policy changes and so, from CSD/Rose's perspective, he can now work on his Capital Improvement Program for the next 10 years, He cannot really look beyond that because of potential changes in the community after 10 years. CSD/Rose stated that according to the General Plan, the Parks Master Plan should be updated every 10 years and whether it is a wholesale change or just a cursory look at the recommendations and updates based on current needs, staff decided, to go out and do a wholesale change to update the entire document. That will happen again in 10 years in some form. With respect to the trails, he met with individuals from L.A. County whose job it is to update the L.A. County Trails Master Plan. The meeting involved property in "The Country Estates" where a developer is developing a neighborhood and there are trail easements for the Schabarum Trail that go through that property. The purpose of the meeting was to realign the Schabarum Trail so that it would work with that new development and create the best opportunity for today and for the future. The Schabarurn Trail goes in and out of the City and that is exactly what was happening in that development. It was going into the development and then going out of the City limits into unincorporated L.A. County and then back into the development two or three times. Therefore, the developer has agreed to create a working trail through the development that would work for the residents and they will also improve and maintain that portion of the easement. So, in the future when the Schabarum Trail is built out, these easements will connect. CSID/Rose gave the representatives a copy of the Trails Master Plan Map and after the meeting the representatives went out and walked some of the trails to get a.feel for the type of improvements being made in the City. When the representatives got .back to him, they voiced their support at how much the City was MAY 12, 2011 PAGE 6 P&R COMMISSION doing with trails in D.B. There will continue to be a synergy between the City and County while working together to improve alignments and trail connections. CSD/Rose said he appreciated Table 7.1 with the graphics. CSD/Rose thanked Mr. Hagan for doing such a great job on,this document. Mr. Hagan stated that the Commissioners and staff are great to work with and they are proud of the product in spite of typos, etc. He appreciates the Commissioners applying their fine toothed comb to the document. ADJOURNMENT: Study Session adjourned at 7:00 p.m. The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this aday of 2011. Respectfully S bmitted, B , SECRETARY Attest: DAVE ROBERTO, CHAIRMAN Agenda No. 6 . 2 (b) CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION THE GOVERNMENT CENTER HEARING BOARD ROOM DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 MAY 26, 2011 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Roberto 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: C/Grundy led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Dave Grundy, Benny Liang, Ted Owens, Vice Chairman Lew Herndon and Chairman Dave Roberto. Staff.Present: Anthony Jordan, Parks and Maintenance Superintendent; Christy Murphey, Recreation Superintendent; April Batson, Community Services Coordinator, and,Marcy Hilario, Senior'Administrative Assistant. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE: None CALENDAR OF EVENTS: As presented in the agenda with the addition of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for June 23, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hearing Board Room. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1.1 Approval of Minutes for the April 14, 2011 Study Session. C/Grundy moved, VC/Owens seconded, to approve the Minutes of the April14, 2011 .Study Session as presented. Without objection, the motion was so ordered. 1.2 Approval of Minutes for the April 28; 2011 Regular Meeting. VC/Herndon moved, C/Grundy seconded, to approve the April 28, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes as presented. Without objection, the motion was so ordered. i MAY 26, 2011 PAGE 2 P&R COMMISSION 2. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 2.1 Recreation Program Update — RS/Murphey C/Grundy asked if staff kept records of attendance for the excursions to refer to those statistics to project which excursions might be more successfully attended in the future. RS/Murphey responded affirmatively. C/Grundy asked if the City had a sense of what excursions are most successful. CSD/Batson responded that this summer, the Hollywood Bowl excursion, which has historically been a popular excursion, is sold out. The same is true of the Pageant of the Masters. This spring, staff is again scheduling the Santa Barbara Land and Sea Tour because there was a 22 person wait list last summer. This year, she has 20 plus on the waiting list and that excursion seems to be popular as well. She attempts to capitalize on the popular excursions but tries to interject some variety by planning different excursions so that people do not get bored with the same tour over and over. C/Grundy asked if CSC/Batson asks participants for their input and she responded yes, definitely. 2.1.1 PowerPoint presentation on Contract Class Evaluations — CSC/Batson. VC/Herndon asked how people outside of D.B. find out about the City's recreation classes. CSC/Batson responded that the guide is sent to over 300 households outside of the City. C/Grundy felt it would be interesting to find out how many D.B.. residents participate in classes in other cities and what classes they attend. CSC/Batson shared that staff does not track that information; however, many people tell her that they looked in other cities' guides and found D.B. classes to be the most attractive. C/Owens asked if the City charged a non-resident fee. CSC/Batson responded no, that everyone pays the same fee which includes a $7 administrative fee. VC/Herndon said it would be .interesting to see if the City could have more of an unstructured environment for the teens. Chair/Roberto asked if staff had considered sending questionnaires by email to people for their response at the end of the class. CSC/Batson said she had considered it and has discussed sending out attachments; however..she felt it may fall into the realm of "spam" and; therefore, would have to consult with our IT department to look into that possibility. MAY 26, 2011 PAGE 3 P&R COMMISSION 2:2 Parks Report— PMS/Jordan With respect to rodent problems in the City, VC/Herndon asked if staff had come up with a good way to keep them at bay. PMS/Jordan responded that ground squirrels can be kept at bay with chemical bait called PCQ. The City uses a chemical called Fumitoxin; however, the Department of Pesticides Regulation has changed the rules about how this can be used. Pellets are inserted into the gopher burrows and reacts with moisture in the ground to create a fossifying gas. C/Grundy recommended that PMS/Jordan look into a two-cycle engine called a Cheetah that funnels exhaust through a hole and floods the burrow with carbon monoxide. In regard to volunteer work done in various locations throughout the City, VC/Herndon asked if staff contacted the LDS Church or if the Church contacted staff. PMS/Jordan responded that the Church contacts the City and have helped with several projects. They have numerous volunteers who want to be involved in projects for the City. C/Owens proposed the Commission send a thank you letter to the Church. Commissioners agreed and PMS/Jordan said that staff would draft a letter on behalf of the Commission. 2.2.1 Power Point Presentation on Park Walk-thru - Starshine Park - PMS/Jordan. PMS/Jordan spoke of Camphor trees recently planted in the park. VC/Herndon asked if the trees had good canopies. PMS/Jordan responded that they do. These trees are one of his favorites. They are evergreen and if you crush the leaves, you can smell the camphor oil. They create a huge canopy with a 40-50 foot spread. Other trees, when mature, provide canopies as well but are deciduous and drop leaves in the winter. VC/Herndon volunteered to do a park walk-thru. PMS/Jordan responded that the only park that has been walked is Paul C. Grow. VC/Herndon stated that for him Monday and Friday afternoons are the best times for him. Staff will coordinate with all Commissioners regarding their desire to schedule park walk-thrus. 2.3 Status of CIP Projects — PMS/Jordan 2.3.1 Washington Street Mini-Park — The updated plans have been received from the consultant, and have been reviewed and: approved by Public Works and Community Services. There are a couple of minor corrections and then the project will go out to bid. MAY 26, 2011 PAGE 4 P&R COMMISSION 2.3.2 Sycamore Canyon Park Trail — Phase 1V - The documents are being put together to start the bidding process which should commence in the next two weeks. 2.3.3 Silver Tip Mini-Park — The updated plans have been received and are currently being reviewed by Public Works, Community Services and Building and Safety. Once approved, the project will go out to bid. C/Owens asked about the length of the bid process and PMS/Jordan responded he was not sure about the timeframe but that it was usually two to three weeks. 2.4 Parks Master Plan Update — PMS/Jordan PMS/Jordan stated that the updated plan should go before Council in July for consideration of adoption. He emphasized that the Commissioners, are requested to continue reporting any corrections to the documents in the meantime. As soon as the corrections are completed, a copy will be provided to the Commissioners and Council Members and posted on the City's website. C/Grundy asked why the document would not be presented until July. PMS/Jordan said he was not certain. The corrections are minor. C/Grundy asked if the Council would be reviewing the document in a study session before July because he was curious about why the gap in time from when the Commission recommended to Council consideration. VC/Herndon recalled that the consultant was in. China for six .weeks. C/Owens asked if the Commissioners could be notified about when the item would go before the City Council and PMS/Jordan responded "yes." 3. OLD BUSINESS: None 4. NEW BUSINESS: None 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS: C/Liang thanked staff for tonight's presentations. C/Grundy said he was looking forward to the Concerts in the Park series and the July 4t" Celebration. He too thanked staff for their good work. C/Owenssaid he would try to attend the Tiny Tots Graduation. He asked to be informed about the date of the next home game for the senior softball game. RS/Murphey said she would e-mail a copy of the schedule to C/Owen. He complimented PMS/Jordan on his Channel 3 Safe Water Program presentation. MAY 26, 2011 PAGE 5 P&R COMMISSION VC/Herndon said he appreciated the trees being planted at Starshine Park and he felt it would make the park a lot more appealing to the neighborhood. Once those trees begin to mature, it should make a big difference. PMS/Jordan said he purposely left extra space between some of the trees so that the City could continue to add or replace trees. - C/Owens asked if there was a picnic shelter at Starshine Park. PMS/Jordan responded that there is a picnic table but no shelter. C/Owens asked if staff had considered a small shelter. PMS/Jordan said the problem is that there is no restroom facility at the park and it is not a, site that the City would rent out for picnics. During community meetings to discuss the improvements, residents stated they did not want a restroom facility because they wanted it as a neighborhood parka Chair/Roberto thanked staff for their presentations and information provided to the Commission. He recommended that Commissioners schedule their, park walk throughs before it gets too hot. He wished everyone safe travels during June. ADJOURNMENT: VC/Herndon moved, C/Owens seconded, to adjourn the meeting. With no further business before the Parks & Recreation Commission, Chair/Roberto adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m. to July 28, 2011. The foregoing minutes are hereby approved thisairL day of , 2011. Respectfully Submitted, 13,613 CRETARY Attest: DAVE ROBItRTO, CHAIRMAN Agenda 4 6 .3 Meeting Date:August 16, 2011 ................... . ................................. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: James DeStefano, City Man TITLE: Ratification of Check Register date July 28, 2011 through August 10, 2011 totaling $ 1,147,999.77. RECOMMENDATION: Ratify. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Expenditure of $ 1,147,999.77 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 28, 2011 through August 10, 2011 for $ 1,147,999.77 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: Luisa Fua Accounting Technician REVIEWED BY: Finance Director Attachments: Affidavit and Check Register— 7/28/11 through 8/10/11. (:IT QEE. .� '•` 't�'4JtPO11��"�.�'r 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 28, 2011 through August 10, 2011 has been audited and is certified as accurate. Payments have been allowed from the following funds in these amounts: Description Amount General Fund $967,673.14 Community Org Support Fund $100.00 Prop A-Transit Fund 119,414.27 Prop C -Transit Tax Fund 5,913.63 Integrated Waste Mgt Fund 2,120.69 Air Qlty Mgt Fund 11,493.81 Com Dev Block Grand Fund 7,411.56 LLAD 38 Fund 2,019.39 LLAD 39 Fund 426.47 LLAD 41 Fund 242.20 Capital Imp Projects Fund 28,184.61 $1,144,999.77 Signed: Glenn Steinbrink Finance Director ................... City of Diamond. Bar - Cheek Register 07/28/2011 thru 08/10/2011 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/Dept Acct# Amount Total Check Amount 8/4/2011 11-PP 16 PAYROLLTRANSFER P/RTRANSFER-11/PP 16 001 10200 186,349.15 $200,132.24 8/4/2011 PAYROLL TRANSFER P/R TRANSFER-1 1/PP 16 112 10200 5,142.21 8/4/2011 PAYROLLTRANSFER P/R TRANSFER-1 1/PP 16 113 10200 5,913.63 8/4/2011 PAYROLLTRANSFER P/R TRANSFER-1 1/PP 16 115 10200 1,920.69 8/4/2011 PAYROLL TRANSFER P/R TRANSFER-11/PP 16 125 10200 806.56 7/28/2011 1 95195 3CMA MEMBERSHIP DUES-MR,CA,LH 10014095 1 42315 1 800.00 $800.00 7/28/2011 1 95196 JAJAX SIGN GRAPHICS INC. SUPPLIES-NAMEPLATES 1 0014090 1 41200 1 45.14 $45.14 7/28/2011 95197 KIMALEGADO FACILITY REFUND-HERITAGE 001 1 23002 1 250.00 $250.00 712812011 95198 AMERICOMP GROUP INC SUPPLIES-TONERS 0014070 1 41200 208.80 $1,336.46 7/28/2011 AMERICOMP GROUP INC SUPPLIES-TONERS 0014070 41200 1,127.66 7/28/2011 1 95199 JAMERITECH BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC ICOPIER MAINT-JULY 2011 0014090 42100 1 1,450.551 $1,450.55 7/28/2011 1 95200 CHARLES ANDREU PKNG CITATION HEARING-JUL 0014411 1 45405 1 105.00 $105.00 7/28/2011 1 95201 JARC IMAGING RESOURCESSUPPLIES-PAPER/TONER 0014090 1 42100 1 291.52 $291.52 7/28/2011 1 95202 JAT&T MOBILITY ICELL CHRGS-CMGR 0014030 142125 1 53.09 $53.09 7/28/2011 1 95203 KATHY BREAUX CONTRACT CLASS-SUMMER 0015350 1 45320 1 518.40 $518.40 7/28/2011 1 95204 BUCKNAM&ASSOCIATES INC PAVEMNTMNGMNT-MAY 11 0015510 1 45221 1 11,117.20 $11,117.20 7/28/2011 95205 BURGER CONTINENTAL FOOD-SR BARN DANCE 0015350 1 45300 1,082.06 $1,860.71 7/28/2011 IBURGER CONTINENTAL FOOD-SR LUAU 0015350 45300 778.65 7/28/2011 1 95206 ITRINA CABALLERO RECREATION REFUND 001 34780 1 75.00 $75.00 7/28/2011 1 95207 JANTONIO CALA FACILITY REFUND-HERITAGE 001 1 23002 1 200.00 $200.00 7/28/2011 1 95208 CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORP GRAFFITI SVCS-TRAILS/PARK 0015558 1 45500 1 7,140.001 $7,140.00 7/28/2011 1 95209 JOSHUA CASTRO IFACILITY REFUND-REAGAN 001 1 23002 1 50.681 $50.68 Pagel City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/28/2011 thru 08/10/2011 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/Dept Acct# Amount Total Check Amount 7128!2011 1 95210 ANGELO CERDA IRECREATION REFUND 001 134720 1 57.001 $57.00 7128!2011 1 95211 VICKIE CHAN RECREATION REFUND 001 1 34760 1 45.00 $45.00 7/28/2011 1 95212 CHARTER OAK GYMNASTICS,INC. CONTRACT CLASS-SUMMER 0015350 1 45320 1 378.00 $378.00 7/28/2011 1 95213 EDWARD COCKS RECREATION REFUND 001 1 34740 1 66.00 $66.00 7/28/2011 1 95214 MICHELE COHEN RECREATION REFUND 001 1 34730 1 15.00 $15.00 7/28/2011 1 95215 CRAIG.DAVIS CONTRACT CLASS-SUMMER 0015350 1 45320 1 612.00 $612.00 7/28/2011 1 95216 CAROL DENNIS PROF.SVCS-SS/CC MTG 0014030 1 44000 1 175.00 $175.00 7/28/2011 1 95217 DIVERSIFIED PRINTERS PRINT SVCS-CITY NEWS JUL 0014095 1 42115 1 3,219.04 $3,219.04 7/28/2011 1 95218 JEMERALD LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC ILANDSCAPE MAINT-JUN 11 0014093 1 42210 1 270.001 $270.00 7/28/2011 1 95219 IFEDEX EXPRESS MAIL-GENERAL 0014090 1 42120 1 124.88 $124.88 7/2812011 1 95220 HAIYUAN FENG IRECREATION REFUND 001 1 34740 1 79.001 $79.00 7/28/2011 1 95221 RAQUEL FLORES FACILITY REFUND-SYC CYN 001 1 23002 1 50.00 $50.00 7/28/2011 1 95222 STEPHANIE GARCIA FACILITY REFUND-PANTERA 001 1 23002 1 200.00 $200.00 7/2812011 95223 GLADWELL GOVERNMENTAL SVCS INC PRORSVCS-ELECTIONS 0014030 1 42390 1 332.50 $617.50 7/28/2011 IGLADWELL GOVERNMENTAL SVCS INC PROF.SVCS-REC RETENTION 0014030 44000 285.00 7/28/2011 1 95224 BALVINDER GULSHAN FACILITY REFUND-DBC 001 1 23002 1 700.00 $700.00 7/28/2011 1 95225 1HASLERINC RENTAL-MAILING MACHINE 0014090 1 42130 1 148.16 $148.16 7/28/2011 1 95226 1 RACQUEL COREEN HERNANDEZ CONTRACT CLASS-SUMMER 0015350 1 45320 1 4,250.40 $4,250.40 7/28/2011 95227 I HEWLETT PACKARD COMPANY BACKUP TAPE-LIBRARY REPLC 1 1185098 1 46230 1 14,493.811 $14,493.81 Page 2 City of Diamond Bar - Check register 07/28/2011 thru 08/10/2011 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/Dept Acct# Amount Total Check Amount 7/28/2011 95228 INLAND EMPIRE MAGAZINE AD-DBC JULY 2011 0014095 42115 1 995.00 $995.00 7/28/2011 1 95229 INLAND VALLEY DAILY BULLETIN PUBLICATIONS-RENEWAL 0014090 1 42320 1 216.00 $216.00 7/28/2011 1 95230 JINLAND VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY COMM ORG SUPPORT FUND 1 0114010 1 42355 1 100.00 $100.00 7128/2011 1 95231 KITTY KHA RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 39.00 $39.00 7/28/2011 1 95232 LANDS'END BUSINESS OUTFITTERS SHIRT ORDER-STAFF 10014095 1 41400 1 79.39 $79.39 7/28/2011 1 95233 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MTG-COUNCIL 0014010 1 42325 1 45.00 $45.00 7/2812011 1 95234 ICONNIE LILLIE CONTRACT CLASS-SUMMER 0015350 45320 324.00 $324.00 7/28/2011 1 95235 IDORA LONYAI ICONTRACT CLASS-SUMMER 0015350 1 45320 1 405.601 $405.60 7/28/2011 95236 LOS ANGELES COUNTY MTA MTA PASSES-JUN 2011 1125553 45535 120.00 $3,859.50 7128/2011 LOS ANGELES COUNTY MTA CITY SUBSIDY-JUN 2011 1125553 45533 30.00 7/28/2011 LOS ANGELES COUNTY MTA MTA PASSES-JUL 2011 1125553 45535 2,967.60 7/28/2011 LOS ANGELES COUNTY MTA CITY SUBSIDY-JUL 2011 1125553 45533 741.90 7/28/2011 1 95237 MANAGED HEALTH NETWORK AUG 2011-EAP PREMIUMS 001 1 21115 1 157.30 $157.30 7/28/2011 1 95238 NOE MENDOZA FACILITY REFUND-DBC 001 23002 600.00 $600.00 7/28/2011 95239 METROLINK METROLINK PASSES-JUL 11 1125553 45535 88,304.34 $88,780.00 7/28/2011 METROLINK CITY SUBSIDY-JUL 11 1125553 45533 18,795.66 7128/2011 METROLINK PASSES RETURNED-JUL 11 1125553 45535 -18,320.00 7/28/2011 95240 ESTHER MOON RECREATION REFUND 001 34780 129.00 $325.00 7/28/2011 JESTHER MOON RECREATION REFUND 001 34780 196.00 7/28/2011 1 95241 IMARIA MUNOZ FACILITY REFUND-MAPLE HLL 1 001 1 23002 1 50.001 $50.00 7/28/2011 1 95242 PHUONG NGUYEN RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 39.001 $39.00 7/28/2011 1 95243 TRAM PHAM RECREATION REFUND 001 1 34780 1 75.001 $75.00 Page 3 City of:Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/28/2011 thru 08/10/2011 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/Dept Acct# Amount Total Check Amount 7/28/2011 1 95244 PYRO COMM SYSTEMS INC FIRE ALARM SVCS-NEW C/HLL 1 0014093 1 45000 1 135.00 $135.00 7/28/2011 1 95245 QUINN RENTAL SERVICES LIGHT POLES TEEN NIGHT 0015350 1 45300 1 148.611 $148.61 7/2812011 1 95246 JULIUS RUIDERA RECREATION REFUND 001 1 34780 1 75.001 $75.00 7/28/2011 1 95247 ISCHORR METALS INC SUPPLIES-DBC 1 0015333 1 41200 1 87.20 $87.20 7/28/2011 1 95248 TAPAN SEN IFACILITY REFUND-DBC 001 23002 1 100,001 $100.00 7/28/2011 1 95249 LIEU SERRANO IFACILITY REFUND-SYC CYN 1 001 1 23002 1 50.00 $50.00 7/28/2011 95250 ISIMPSONADVERTISINGINC CIT`r"NEWS-JULY 2011 0014095 1 44000 1 1,875.001 $1,875.00 7128/2011 95251 SMART&FINAL SUPPLIES-DAY CAMP 0015350 41200 639.97 $949.00 7/28/2011 SMART&FINAL SUPPLIES-TINY TOTS 0015350 41200 124.66 7/28/2011 SMART&FINAL SUPPLIES-DAY CAMP 0015350 41200 34.76 7128/2011 SMART&FINAL SUPPLIES-SR.BINGO 0015350 41200 - 149.61 7/28/2011 95252 SO COAST AIR QUALITY MGT DISTRICT LEASE-CITY HALL AUG 11 0014090 1 42140 1 23,749.32 $24,249.32 7/28/2011 ISO COASTAIR QUALITY MGT DISTRICT RENTAL-MTG FACILITY AUG 0014090 42140 500.00 7/2812011 95253 STANDARD INSURANCE OF OREGON AUG 11-LIFE INS PREMS 001 21106 984.02 $3,186.15 7/28/2011 STANDARD INSURANCE OF OREGON AUG 11-SUPP LIFE INS PREM 001 21106 288.00 7/28/2011 STANDARD INSURANCE OF OREGON AUG 11-STD/LTD 001 21112 1,914.13 7/28/2011 1 95254 IWANDATANAKA FACILITY REFUND-HERITAGE 1 001 1 23002 1 50.00 $50.00 7/28/2011 1 95255 THE COMDYN GROUP INC CONSULTING SVCS-GIS 0014070 1 44000 1 825.72 $825.72 7/28/2011 1 95256 THE GAS COMPANY GAS SVCS-DBC 1 0015333 1 42126 1 263.20 $263.20 7/28/2011 1 95257 THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY NEWSPAPER GR LEGAL AD-NOT OF ELECTION 0014030 1 42390 1 174.98 $174.98 7/28/2011 1 95258 ITIME WARNER IMODEM SVCS-COUNCIL 0014010 1 42130 1 50.991 $50.99 Page 4 City of Diamond. Bar - Check Register 07/28/2011 thru 08/10/2011 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/Dept Acct# Amount Total CheckAmount 7/28/2011 95259 FLOR TOLLEY FACILITY REFUND-DBC 001 23002 350.00 $234.15 7/28/2011 FLOR TOLLEY FACILITY CHRGS-DBC 001 36615 -115.85 7128/2011 1 95260 VALLEYTROPHY SUPPLIES-COMM SVCS 1 0015350 41200 131.70 $131.70 7/28/2011 1 95261 IVERIZON CALIFORNIA PH.SVCS-DIAL IN MODEM 1 0014090 42125 .78.60 1 $78.60 7/28/2011 95262 VERIZON WIRELESS CELL CHRGS-CMGR 0014030 42125 104.09 $286.46 7/28/2011 VERIZON WIRELESS CELL CHRGS-EOC 0014440 42125 57.49 7/28/2011 VERIZON WIRELESS CELL CHRGS-EOC 0014090 42125 4.89 7/28/2011 VERIZON WIRELESS CELL CHRGS-EOC 0014090 42125 4.89 7/28/2011 VERIZON WIRELESS CELL CHRGS-DESFORGES 0014070 42125 45.03 7/28/2011 VERIZON WIRELESS CELL CHRGS-AZIZ 0014070 42125 45.01 7/28/2011 VERIZON WIRELESS CELL CHRGS-SASD MODEM 0014411 42125 45.01 7/2812011 VERIZON WIRELESS MEMO CREDIT-GENERAL 0014090 42125 -19.95 7/28/2011 1 95263 IVISION SERVICE PLAN JAUG 2011 VISION PREM 1 001 1 21107 1 1,241.68 $1,241.68 7/28/2011 95264 WALNUT VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST FACILITY RENTAL-JAN-FEB 0015350 42140 441.00 $1,953.00 7/28/2011 WALNUT VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST FACILITY RENTAL-MAR 11 0015350 42140 252.00 7/28/2011 WALNUT VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST FACILITY RENTAL-COM SVCS 0015350 42140 1,260.00 7/28/2011 1 95265 WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT IWATER SVCS-DIST 38 1 1385538 1 42126 1 1,512,131 $1,512.13 7/28/2011 1 95266 —WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC TREE MAINT-JUN 2011 1 0015558 1 45510 1 2,763.001 $2,763.00 7/28/2011 1 95267 IWEST COAST MEDIA AD-CONCERTS IN PARK 1 0014095 1 42115 1 700.00 $700.00 7/28/2011 1 95268 GUY WEST RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 129.001 $129.00 7/28/2011 95269 PAUL WRIGHT A/V SVCS-CC MTG 0014090 1 44000 275.00 $525.00 7128/2011 1PAUL WRIGHT jAfV SVCS-CC MTG 7/26 0014090 44000 250.00 7/28/2011 1 95270 WENDY WRIGHT RECREATION REFUND 1001 1 34780 1 129.00 $129.00 7128/2011 1 95271 SUPING ZHOU IRECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34780 1 70.00 $70.00 Page 5 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/28/2011 thru 08/10/2011 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/Dept Acct# I Amount Total Check Amount 8/4/2011 1 95272 A PLACE OF COMFORT FOOD REIMB-JULY 4TH BLAST 0015350 1 41200 1 19.50 $19.50 8/4/2011 1 95273 ACCESS CONTROL SECURITY SECURITY SVCS-DBC JUL 11 77T70015333 1 45010 1 1,725.151 $1,725.15 8/4/2011 1 95274 ADVANCED ELECTRONICS INC EQ-CITY BIRTHDAY 0015350 42353 1 1,650.281 $1,650.28 8/4/2011 95275 AGI ACADEMY CORP ICONTRACT CLASS-SUMMER 0015350 1 45320 1 2,160.00 $2,160.00 8/4/2011 1 95276 ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES INC ISPCL INS-CONCERTS IN PARK 1 0015350 1 45305 1 1,946.501 $1,946.50 8/4/2011 1 95277 NORMAN LALTSHULER COUNTERS-DBC DEP 1 0015333 1 45300 1 2,397.37 $2,397.37 8/4/2011 1 95278 IYADIRAAMEZQUITA IFACILITY REFUND-DBC 001 23002 500.00 $500.00 8/4/2011 1 95279 JARROWHEAD EQ RENTAL-DBC 0015333 1 42130 1 12.06 $54.80 8/4/2011 ARROWHEAD WATER SUPPLIES-DBC 0015333 41200 42.74 8/4/2011 95280 ARTESIA ICE SKATING TRAINING CTR LL CONTRACT CLASS-SPRING 0015350 1 45320 1 147.00 $697.00 8/4/2011 ARTESIA ICE SKATING TRAINING CTR LL EXCURSION-DAY CAMP 0015350 42410 550.00 8/4/2011 1 95281 AT&T PH.SVCS-GENERAL 0014090 1 42125 1 43.64 $43.64 8/4/2011 1 95282 AT&T MOBILITY ICELL CHRGS-POOL VEH 0014090 1 42125 1 21.88 $21.88 8/4/2011 1 95283 BENESYST 8/5/11-P/R DEDUCTIONS 001 21105 1 699.76 $699.76 8/4/2011 95,284 BEST LIGHTING PRODUCTS SUPPLIES-SYC CYN PK 0015340 1 42210 75.00 $443.95 8/4/2011 IBEST LIGHTING PRODUCTS SUPPLIES-PETERSON 0015340 42210 368.95 8/4/2011 1 95285 JOHN E BISHOP CONTRACT CLASS-SUMMER 0015350 1 45320 1 612.001 $612.00 8/4/2011 95286 LAURA BLAIR FACILITY REFUND-PANTERA 001 23002 100.00 $342.82 8/4/2011 LAURA BLAIR FACILITY REFUND-PANTERA 001 23004 83.32 8/4/2011 LAURA BLAIR FACILITY REFUND-PANTERA 001 36625 159.50 8/4/2011 1 95287 1 BOY SCOUT TROOP 730 FOOD REIMB-CONCERT 7/13 1 0015350 1 45305 1 98.25 $98.25 Page 6 City of Diamond. Bar - Check register 07/28/2011 thru 08/10/2011 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/Dept Acct# Amount Total Check Amount 8/4/2011 1 95288 BSN SPORTS CORP SUPPLIES-RECREATION 0015350 1 41200 1 1,253.27 $1,253.27 8/4/2011 95289 CA PARK&RECREATION SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP DUES-ROSE 0015310 42315 450.00 $1,160.00 8/4/2011 CA PARK&RECREATION SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP DUES-SEILER 0015310 42315 135.00 8/412011 CA PARK&RECREATION SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP DUES-BATSON 0015350 42315 155.00 8/4/2011 CA PARK&RECREATION SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP DUES-MEYER 0015350 42315 140.00 8/4/2011 CA PARK&RECREATION SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP DUES-MEYERS 0015350 42315 140.00 8/4/2011 CA PARK&RECREATION SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP DUES-MURPHEY 0015350 42315 140.00 8/4/2011 1 95290 ICALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL LIGHTING SPPL SUPPLIES-DBC 0015333 1 41200 1 54.38 $54.38 8/412011 1 95291 CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER EXCURSION-DAY CAMP 0015350 1 42410 1 492.75 $492.75 8/4/2011 1 95292 CAPRCBM MEMBERSHIP DUES-7/11-6/12 0015310 1 42315 1 175.00 $175.00 8/4/2011 1 95293 ITED A CARRERA T&T COMM-JUL 14 0015510 44100 1 45.00 $45.00 8/4/2011 1 95294 CENTRAL POWDER COATING DECK MAINT-TRAIL/PARKS 0015340 1 42210 1 103.31 $103.31 8/4/2011 1 95295 ICERTIFIED TRANSPORTATION SVCS INC 771'ETCURSION-PAGEANT MSTRS 1125350 1 45310 1 577.691 $577.69 8/4/2011 1 95296 CHRISTOPHER D RAMOS REIMB-SUPPLIES 0015350 1 41200 1 113.441 $113.44 8/4/2011 1 95297 CONTRACT LAW FUND MTG-COUNCIL 0014010 1 42325 1 20.00 $20.00 8/4/2011 1 95298 CORINA CORONA RECREATION REFUND 001 1 34760 1 255.00 $255.00 8/4/2011 1 95299 CRAIG COX RECREATION REFUND 001 34720 1 105.00 $105.00 8/4/2011 1 95300 DALLAS CRUMPTON RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34720 1 57.00 $57.00 8/4/2011 95301 DAY&NITE COPY CENTER PRINT SVCS-TRAIL MAPS 0015333 42110 630.75 $5,206.30 8/4/2011 DAY&NITE COPY CENTER PRINT SVCS-WSHNGTN PK 2505310 46415 606.61 8/4/2011 DAY&NITE COPY CENTER PRINT SVCS-WSHNGTN PK 2505310 46415 303.30 8/4/2011 DAY&NITE COPY CENTER PRINT SVCS-WSHNGTN PK 2505310 46415 303.30 8/4/2011 DAY&NITE COPY CENTER PRINT SVCS-SYC CYN TRAIL 2505310 46415 1,630.60 Page 7 City of Diamond. Bar - Check Register 07/28/2011 thru 08/10/2011 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/Dept Acct# Amount Total Check Amount 8/4/2011 95301... DAY&NITE COPY CENTER PRINT SVCS-SILVER TIP 2505310 46415 1,731.74 $5,206.30_ 8/4/2011 95302 DELTA DENTAL AUG 2011-DENTAL PREMIUMS 001 121104 1 3,583.271 $3,583.27 8/4/2011 95303 DH MAINTENANCE JANITORIAL SVCS-DBC 0015333 1 45300 1 12,250.83 $12,986.00 8/4/2011 DH MAINTENANCE JANITORIAL SVCS-PARKS 7 0015340 42210 735.17 8/4/2011 1 95304 DIAMOND BAR HAND CAR WASH ICAR WASH-COMM SVCS 0015350 142200 1 6.99 $6.99 8/4/2011 1 95305 1 DIAMOND BAR/WALNUT YMCA ICHILD CARE PROG-APR 11 1255215 1 42355 1 3,555.00 $3,555.00 8/4/2011 95306 DOGGIE WALK BAGS INC SUPPLIES-PARKS 0015340 1 41200 1 1,684.531 $1,684.53 8/4/2011 95307 DOLPHIN RENTS INC JEQ RENTAL-4TH OF JUL 1 0015350 42130 1 911.68 $911.68 8/4/2011 1 95308 RAE DUNCAN ICONTRACT CLASS-SUMMER 0015350 1 45320 1 $45.00 8/4/2011 1 95309 DUNN'S FENCE COMPANY TEMP FENCE-LORBEER SCH 0015340 1 42210 1 1,746.25 $1,746.25 8/4/2011 1 95310 JEMERALD LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC ILANDSCAPE MAINT-JUL 0014093 1 45300 1 816.00 $816.00 8/4/2011 1 95311 IRONALD ESGUERRA IFACILITY REFUND-DBC 001 1 23002 1 500.00 $500.00 8/4/2011 1 95312 IWANSA FARAJ FACILITY REFUND-PETERSON 001 23002 1 50.00 $50.00 8/4!2011 1 95313 IFEDEX EXPRESS MAIL-GENERAL 0014090 1 42120 1 40.20 $40.20 8/4/2011 1 95314 FIRE EXPLORES POST 19 FOOD REIMS-4TH JULY BLAST 0015350 1 41200 1 64.00 $64.00 8/4/2011 95315 FREEWAY ELECTRIC RETENTION PAYABLE 250 20300 -2,602.44 $23,421.56 8/4!2011 FREEWAY ELECTRIC INSTALL-T/SIGNAL B/CYN _T 2505510 46412 26,024.00 8/4/2011 1 95316 GO LIVE TECHNOLOGY INC PROF.SVCS-CITY VIEW 7/31 1 0014070 1 44000 1 900.00 $900.00 8/4/2011 1 95317 JESTRELLA DE GUZMAN FACILITY REFUND-DBC 1 001 1 23002 1 400.00 $400.00 8/4/2011 1 95318 IHARRIS COMPUTER SYSTEMS __]C/VIEW CONF-A ESTEVEZ 0014070 1 42330 1 550.00 $550.00 Page 8 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/28/2011 thru 08/10/2011 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/Dept Acct# Amount Total CheckAmount 8/4!2011 1 95319 JALI HASHMI FACILITY REFUND-PANTERA 001 123002 1 200.00 $200.00 8!4/2011 1 95320 JDANIELLE HIGUERA IFACILITY REFUND-PANTERA 1 001 23002 50.00 $50.00 8/4/2011 1 95321 JEFFREY HIROSE CONTRACT CLASS-SUMMER 0015350 1 45320 1 720.00 $720.00 8/4(2011 1 95322 INLAND EMPIRE STAGES EXCURSION-TRANSPORTATION 1125350 1 45310 1 595.00 $595.00 8/4(2011 95323 INLAND VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY ANIMAL CONTROL-JUL 11 0014431 45403 9,303.75 $21,107.50 8/4/2011 INLAND VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY ANIMAL CONTROL-JUL 11 0014431 45403 9,303.75 8/4/2011 INLAND VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY FACILITY ASSESSMENT-JUL 0014431 45403 1,250.00 8(4/2011 INLAND VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY FACILITY ASSESSMENT-JUL 0014431 45403 1,250.00 8(4(2011 1 95324 MOHAMAD R JAHANVASH CONTRACT CLASS-SUMMER 1 0015350 1 45320 1 180.00 $180.00 8(4(2011 1 95325 1JENNIFER ROMERO REIMS-SUPPLIES 0015350 1 41200 1 90.01 1 $90.01 8/4/2011 95326 JK CONSTRUCTION HIP PROG-403 ROCKRIDGE 1 1255215 1 44000 1 500.00 $500.00 8/44M11 95327 JOE A.GONSALVES&SON INC. LEGISLATIVE SVCS-JULY 11 0014030 1 44000 3,000.00 $6,000.00 8/4 IJOE A.GONSALVES&SON INC. LEGISLATIVE SVCS-AUG 11 0014030 44000 3,000.00 8/4/2011 95328 KENS HARDWARE EQ MAINT-COM SVCS 0015310 42200 55.30 $333.60 8(4(2011 KENS HARDWARE SUPPLIES-DBC 0015333 41200 118.65 8/4/2011 KENS HARDWARE SUPPLIES-PARKS 0015310 41200 137.20 8!4/2011 KENS HARDWARE SUPPLIES-NEW C/HALL 0014093 42210 22.45 8!4(2011 95329 IN SOON KIM RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34760 1 635.00 $635.00 8/4/2011 1 95330 IJEONG KIM RECREATION REFUND 1 001 1 34760 1 125.00 $125.00 8/4/2011 1 95331 JKWIK COVERS SUPPLIES-4TH JULY BLAST 0015350 1 41200 1 928.73 $928.73 8/4(2011 1 95332 ILEWIS ENGRAVING INC. IPROMO SUPPLIES-BADGES 0014060 1 41400 1 99.84 $99.84 8/4!2011 1 95333 ILIANAPINCHER IT&T COMM-JUL 14 0015510 1 44100 1 45.001 $45.00 Page 9 City of Diamond. Bar - Check Register 07/28/2011 thru 08/10/2011 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/Dept Acct# Amount Total CheckAmount 81412011 1 95334 1BENNYLIANG RECREATION REFUND 001 36615 450.00 $450.00 8/4/2011 1 95335 CONNIE LILLIE ICONTRACT CLASS-SUMMER 1 0015350 1 45320 1 30.001 $30.00 8/4/2011 1 95336 JUNG LIM IRECREATION REFUND 001 34760 1 125.001 $125.00 8/4/2011 95337 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. STAR DEPUTY SVCS-MAY 11 0014411 45401 8,586.48 $450,402.12 8/4/2011 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. CLICK IT OR TICKET-MAY 0014411 45402 203.64 8/4/2011 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. TRANSIT SALES-MAY 11 1125553 45402 135.76 8/4/2011 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. CONTRACT SVCS-JUNE 2011 0014411 45401 424,582.77 8/4/2011 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. STAR DEPUTY SVCS-JUNE 11 0014411 45401 8,586.47 8/4/2011 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. CALVARY CHAPEL-JUNE 2011 0014411 45402 7,520.93 8/4/2011 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. TRANSIT SVCS-JUNE 11 1125553 45402 135.76 8/4/2011 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. HELICOPTER SVCS-MAR-MAY 0014411 45401 650.31 8/4/2011 95338 LOWE'S BUSINESS ACCOUNT SUPPLIES-SPCL EVENTS 0015350 41200 420.92 $1,019.65 8/4/2011 LOWE'S BUSINESS ACCOUNT SUPPLIES-4TH JULY BLAST 0015350 41200 448.74 8/4/2011 LOWE'S BUSINESS ACCOUNT SUPPLIES-DBC 0015333 41200 45.06 8/4/2011 LOWE'S BUSINESS ACCOUNT SUPPLIES-COM SVCS 0015350 41200 51.18 8/4/2011 LOWE'S BUSINESS ACCOUNT SUPPLIES-PARKS 0015340 41200 53.75 8/4/2011 95339 LPA INC ARCHITEC SVCS-NEW C/HALL 0014093 1 44000 1 5,743.60 $12,240.83 8/4/2011 JLPA INC JARCHITEC SVCS-LIBRARY 0014093 44000 6,497.23 8/4/2011 1 95340 JENNIFER LYNN MAHLKE T_&T COMM-JUL 14 0015510 1 44100 1 45.00 $45.00 8/4/2011 1 95341 MARSHA D ROA EMPLOYEE COMP PRCHS PROG 1 001 13135 1 2,500.00 $2,500.00 8/4/2011 1 95342 MEDIEVALTIMES EXCURSION-DAY CAMP 1 0015350 1 42410 1 2,417.501 $2,417.50 8/4/2011 1 95343 WILL MEEK FACILITY REFUND-DBC 1 001 1 23002 1 200.001 $200.00 8/4/2011 95344 METROLINK METROLINK PASSES-APR-JUN . 1125553 45535 16,150.68 $20,188.35 8/4/2011 METROLINK CITY SUBSIDY-APR-JUN1125553 45533 4,037.67 Page 10 City of Diamond. Bar - Check Register 07/28/2011 thru 08/10/2011 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/Dept Acct# Amount Total Check Amount 814/2011 . 95345 MOBILE RELAYASSOCIATES INC REPEATER SVCS-AUG 11 0014440 42130 1 78.75 $78.75 8/412011 1 95346 IKENNETH MOK T&T COMM-JUL 14 0015510 1 44100 1 45.001 $45.00 8/4/2011 1 95347 ESTHER MOON RECREATION REFUND 001 134780 1 91.001 $91.00 814/2011 1 95348 MT CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH&SCHOOL FACILITY RENTAL-MAR-MAY 1 0015350 1 42140 1 4,700.00 $4,700.00 8/4/2011 95349 OFFICEMAX INC SUPPLIES-CITY MANAGER 0014030 41200 97.29 $3,700.36 8/4/2011 OFFICEMAX INC SUPPLIES-FINANCE 0014050 41200 123.56 8!4/2011 OFFICEMAX INC SUPPLIES-H/R 0014060 41200 25.92 8/4/2011 OFFICEMAX INC SUPPLIES-GENERAL 0014090 41200 817.69 8/4!2011 OFFICEMAX INC SUPPLIES-P/SAFETY 0014411 41200 45.50 8/4!2011 OFFICEMAX INC SUPPLIES-PLANNING 0015210 41200 793.15 8/4/2011 OFFICEMAX INC SUPPLIES-BLDG&SFTY 0015220 41200 723.59 8/4/2011 OFFICEMAX INC SUPPLIES-NGHBRHD IMP 0015230 41200 89.17 8!4/2011 OFFICEMAX INC SUPPLIES-DBC 0015333 41200 98.23 8!4/2011 OFFICEMAX INC SUPPLIES-DBC 0015333 41200 282.44 8/4!2011 OFFICEMAX INC SUPPLIES-DBC 0015333 41200 239.47 8/4/2011 OFFICEMAX INC SUPPLIES-PANORKS 0015510 41200 37.23 8/4/2011 OFFICEMAX INC SUPPLIES-PNVORKS 0015510 41200 104.30 8/4/2011 OFFICEMAX INC SUPPLIES-PIWORKS 0015510 41200 73.21 8/4/2011 OFFICEMAX INC SUPPLIES-P/WORKS 0015510 41200 149.61 8/4/2011 1 95350 PACIFIC TELEMANAGEMENT SERVICES PAY PH SVCS-PARKS AUG 0015340 1 42125 1 495.84 $495.84 8/4/2011 1 95351 PAETEC COMMUNICATIONS INC. ILONG DIST SVCS-JUUAUG 1 0014090 1 42125 1 873.42 $873.42 8/4/2011 95352 1 PERS RETIREMENT FUND SURVIVOR BENEFIT 001 21109 1 46.50 $11,400.23 8/4/2011 IPERS RETIREMENT FUND RETIRE CONTRIB-EE 001 21109 11,353.73 814/2011 95353 PUBLIC STORAGE#23051 FACILITY RENTAL-UNIT 2153 0014090 42140 1 272.00 $544.00 8/4/2011 PUBLIC STORAGE#23051 FACILITY RENTAL-UNIT 2145 0014090 42140 272.00 8011 95354 REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONTRACT SVCS-JUL 11 14!2 0014096 1 45000 1 1,000.001 $1,000.00 Page 11 City of Diamond. Bar - Check Register 07/28/2011 thru 08/10/2011 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/Dept Acct# Amount Total CheckAmount 8/4/2011 95355 RKA CONSULTING GROUP PRORSVCS-PLAN CHECK 2505310 46415 187.50 $187.50 8/4/2011 1 95356 JEMILIO ROMERO JR IFACILITY REFUND-HERITAGE 001 1 23002 1 200.001 $200.00 8/4/2011 1 95357 IREGINA RONO IFACILITY REFUND-PETERSON 001 23002 50.001 $50.00 8/4/2011 1 95358 IMIKE SAN DIEGO FACILITY REFUND-REAGAN 001 23002 50.00 $50.00 8/4/2011 1 95359 SCAN NATOA MEMBERSHIP DUES-DOYLE 0014030 1 42315 1 25.00 $25.00 8/4/2011 95360 SCHORR METALS INC SUPPLIES-PARKS 0015340 1 41200 1 83.05 $219.57 8/4/2011 SCHORR METALS INC SUPPLIES-COMM SVCS 0015350 41200 136.52 F 8/4/20111 95361 7777]TD-FIELD ATTENDANT H/R 0014060 42115 75.00 $75.00 8/4/2011 1 95362 SECTRAN SECURITY INC. COURIER SVCS-AUG 2011 0014090 1 44000 1 308.46 $308.46 8/4/2011 1 95363 ISJC 3 CONSULTING CONSULTANT SVCS-CDBG JUN 1 1255215 1 44000 1 2,550.00 $2,550.00 8/4/2011 1 95364 ITIM SMITH CONTRACT CLASS-SUMMER 10015350 1 45320 1 576.001 $576.00 8/4/2011 95365 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ELECT SVCS-TRFFC CONTROL 0015510 42126 464.49 $17,742.29 8/4/2011 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ELECT SVCS-TRFFC CONTROL 0015510 42126 1,937.69 8/4/2011 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ELECT SVCS-PARKS 0015340 42126 4,925.80 8/4/2011 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ELECT SVCS-DIST 38 1385538 42126 484.09 8/4/2011 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ELECT SVCS-DIST 39 1395539 42126 426.47 8/4/2011. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ELECT SVCS-DIST 41 1415541 42126 242.20 8/4/2011 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ELECT SVCS-DBC 0015333 42126 8,476.08 8/4/2011 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ELECT SVCS-TRFFC CONTROL 0015510 42126 153.03 8/4/2011 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ELECT SVCS-TRFFC CONTROL 0015510 42126 457.17 8/4/2011 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ELECT SVCS-DIST 38 1385538 42126 23.17 8/4/2011 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ELECT SVCS-TRFFC CONTROL 0015510 42126 152.10 8/4/2011 1 95366 IGLENN STEINBRINK PROF.SVCS-INTERN FIN DIR 1 0014050 1 44000 3,200.00 $3,200.00 8/4/2011 1 95367 JANITATANG FACILITY REFUND-REAGAN 1001 23002 1 50.00 $50.00 Page 12 City ®f Diamond Bar - Cheek register 07/28/2011 thru 08/10/2011 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/Dept Acct# Amount Total CheckAmount 8/4/2011 1 95368 TENNIS ANYONE INC ICONTRACT CLASS-SUMMER 0015350 1 45320 1 6,002.50 $6,002.50 8/4/2011 1 95369 DARLATIGHE ICONTRACTCLASSSUMMER 0015350 1 45320 1 540.00 $540.00 814/2011 1 95370 ITIME WARNER MODEM SVCS-COUNCIL 0014010 1 42130 1 50.99 $50.99 8/4/2011 1 95371 TIME WARNERMODEM SVCS-HERITAGE 0015340 1 42126 116.01 $116.01 814/2011 1 95372 ITRANE SERVICE GROUP INC HVAC MAINT-DBC 0015333 1 45300 1 946.00 $946.00 8/4/2011 95374 US BANK RENEWAL FEES-NOTARY 0015510 42340 376.14 $10,668.78 8/4/2011 US BANK MEMBERSHIP DUES-GALLEGOS 1155515 42315 200.00 8/4/2011 US BANK SUPPLIES-P/WORKS 0015510 41200 165.50 8/4/2011 US BANK MTG SUPPLIES-COM DEV 0015210 42325 11.19 8/4/2011 US BANK FUEL-POOL VEH 0014090 42310 196.81 8/4/2011 US BANK FUEL-COMM.SVCS 0015310 42310 365.43 8/4/2011 US BANK FUEL-COMM SVCS 0015310 42310 349.00 8/4/2011 US BANK CONF-PLAY GROUND INSPECTN 0015310 42330 535.00 8/4/2011 US BANK EQ MAINT-COMM SVCS 0015310 42200 72.25 8/4/2011 US BANK MAINT-COMM SVCS 0015340 42210 435.07 8/4/2011 US BANK FUEL-ROAD MAINT 0015554 42310 333.43 8/4/2011 US BANK EQ-ROAD MAINT 0015554 46250 144.95 8/4/2011 US BANK FUEL-COMM SVCS 0015310 42310 227.00 8/4/2011 US BANK COMP MAINT-I.T. 0014070 42205 104.97 8/4/2011 US BANK EXPRESS SVCS-COMM SVCS 0015310 44000 9.99 814/2011 US BANK SUPPLIES-RECREATION 0015350 41200 . 1,243.80 8/4/2011 US BANK FUEL-COMM SVCS 0015310 42310 91.26 8/4/2011 US BANK SUPPLIES-EOC 0014440 41200 62.78 8/4/2011 US BANK SUPPLIES-COMM SVCS 0015350 41200 475.47 8/4/2011 US BANK SUPPLIES-DBC 0015333 41200 250.63 8/4/2011 US BANK MEMO CREDIT-REC 0015350 42330 -7.61 8/4/2011 US BANK SUPPLIES-TINY TOTS 0015350 41200 1,090.78 8/4/2011 US BANK MTGS-DOYLE 0014030 42325 193.83 8/4/2011 US BANK FUEL-COMM SVCS 0015310 42310 196.00 Page 13 City of Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/28/2011 thru 08/10/2011 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/Dept Acct# Amount Total Check Amount 8/4/2011 95374... US BANK FUEL-COMM SVCS 0015310 42310 440.95 $10,668.78... 8/4/2011 US BANK FUEL-ROAD MAINT 0015554 42310 586.31 8/4/2011 US BANK FUEL-NGHBRHD IMP 0015230 42310 201.93 8/4/2011 US BANK SUPPLIES-GENERAL 0014090 41200 19.82 8/4/2011 US BANK MTG SUPPLIES-GENERAL 0014090 42325 340.23 8/4/2011 US BANK FUEL-NGHBRHD IMP 0015230 42310 56.73 8/4/2011 US BANK EXCURSION-DODGER STADIUM 0015350 45310 420.00 8/4/2011 US BANK MAINTSUPPLIES-DBC 0015333 42210 68.00 8/4/2011 US BANK SUPPLIES-COMM SVCS 0015350 41200 14.56 8/4/2011 US BANK FUEL-COMM SVCS 0015310 42310 168.40 8/4/2011 US BANK SUPPLIES-DAY CAMP 0015350 41200 775.57 8/4/2011 US BANK SUPPLIES-EOC 0014440 41200 38.85 8/412011 US BANK SUPPLIES-P1INFO 0014095 41200 323.76 8/4/2011 US BANK MEMBERSHIP DUES-YOUNG 0015510 42315 45.00 8/4/2011 US BANK MEMBERSHIP DUES-CHING 0015510 42315 45.00 8/4/2011 95375 VALLEY CREST LANDSCAPE MAINT INC CLEAN UP-4TH JULY BLAST 0015350 45300 540.00 $31,604.51 8/4/2011 VALLEY CREST LANDSCAPE MAINT INC LANDSCAPE MAINT-DBC 0015333 45300 5,645.47 8/412011 VALLEY CREST LANDSCAPE MAINT INC LANDSCAPE MAINT-PARKS 0015340 45300 24,604.11 8/4/2011 VALLEY CREST LANDSCAPE MAINT INC IRRIGATION REPAIR-PANTERA 0015340 42210 417.19 8/4/2011 VALLEY CREST LANDSCAPE MAINT INC IRRIGATION REPAIR-SYC CYN 0015340 42210 397.74 8/4/2011 95376 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGNTS-303248 8/5/11-PIR DEDUCTIONS 001 21108 1 27,193.63 $28,105.81 8/4/2011 IVANTAGEPOINTTRNSFRAGNTS-303248 8/5/11-LOAN DEDUCTIONS 001 21108 912.18 8/4/2011 95377 ROBERTVARGAS FACILITY REFUND-DBC 001 23002 350.00 $350.00 8/4/2011 95378 VIBHAVARMA FACILITY REFUND-DBC 001 23002 1 700.00 $700.00 8/4/2011 1 95379 IVERIZON CALIFORNIA PH.SVCS-DBC 0015333 42125 1 277.69 $277.69 8/4/2011 1 95380 1W.W.GRAINGER INC. SUPPLIES-SYC CYN PK 1 0015340 1 41200 1 233.041 $233.04 8/4/2011 95381 WALNUT VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST FACILITY RENTAL-4TH JULY 0015350 1 42140 1 1,344.98 $1,449.98 8/4/2011 IWALNUT VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST FACILITY RENTAL-JULY 11 0015350 42140 84.00 Page 14 City ®f Diamond Bar - Check Register 07/28/2011 thru 08/10/2011 Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Transaction Description Fund/Dept Acct# li Amount Total Check Amount 8/4/2011 95381... WALNUT VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST FACILITY RENTAL-JUN 11 0015350 42140 1 21.00 $1,449.98... 8/4/2011 1 95382 YI PING WANG CONTRACT CLASS-SUMMER 1 0015350 1 45320 1 540.00 $540.00 8/4/2011 1 95383 IWAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY SUPPLIES-HERITAGE PK 0015340 1 41200195.68 $2,138.51 8/412011 WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY SUPPLIES-DBC 0015333 41200 1,942.83 8/4/2011 1 95384 WILD RIVERS EXCURSION-DAY CAMP 0015350 1 42410 1 1,951.50 $1,951.50 8/4/2011 1 95385 ITHERESAWINECKI CONTRACT CLASS-SUMMER 10015350 1 45320 1 972.001 $972.00 8/4/2011 1 95386 ALBERTO YAP CONTRACT CLASS-SUMMER 0015350 1 45320 1 360.00 $360.00 7/28/2011 1 AUG 2011 JUNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA, NA LEASE PAYMENT-DBC AUG 11 1 0014090 1 42140 1 28,319.92 $28,319.92 $1,147,999.77 Page 15 Agenda # 6 .4 Meeting Date Aukwt 17, 2011 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA .REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of The City Council VIA: James DeStefano, City Manae TITLE: ADJOURNMENT OF THE AUGUST 6, 2011 CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO SEPTEMBER 20, 2011. RECOMMENDATION: Approve. FISCAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION: Due to the absence of public hearings or other pressing matters scheduled for the September 6, 2011 meeting of the City Council, staff recommends it be cancelled. If the Council concurs with this recommendation, the August 16, 2011 meeting shall be adjourned to the regular meeting scheduled for September 20, 2011. Prepared by o 1. V Ryan Vclean, Assistant to the City Manager Agenda # 6.5 Meeting Date: 8/16/11 or CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT r�coferca��'� ?tJg9 . TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: James DeStefano, City M TITLE: REJECT THE BID PROTEST FrOMANCHO PACIFIC ENGINEERING, INC. AND AWARD CONTRACT TO AVI-CON, INC. (dba CA CONSTRUCTION) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WASHINGTON PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $508,919.50, PLUS A CONTINGENCY OF $50,892 (10%) FOR A TOTAL AUTHORIZATION OF $559,811.50. RECOMMENDATION: Reject bid protest, award contract and approve appropriation. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Contractor cost to construct this project is $508,919.50, plus a contingency amount of$50,892 (10%) for a total contractor authorization of$559,811.50. Costs for design, plan check, bidding process and construction inspection should total approximately $62,950, bringing the total cost of this project to $622,761.50. There is $560,000 appropriated for this project. Therefore, staff has negotiated a deductive change order with the contractor in the amount of$67,000 (Item No. 44 on Bid Sheet, 24' Shade Structure) resulting in a total project cost of$555,761.50, which is within the $560,000 project budget. BACKGROUND: This project will result in the construction of a new park at the corner of Washington Street and Lincoln Avenue, called Washington Park. The new park.will include a tot lot with rubberized surfacing for access, picnic tables, benches, walkways, park signage, lighting, drinking fountain, small turf area, and other landscaping, and an irrigation system. Special elements that will be constructed are tiles and children's hand prints that will be created by the neighborhood children at the groundbreaking ceremony for this park. These items are all included in Concept#3 of the proposed Washington Park, which was approved by the City Council on February 16, 2010. However, due to budget considerations, staff recommends that the 24' shade structure, which was also included in concept#3, be eliminated. This revision will save $67,000 and allow the project to stay within the appropriated budget. DISCUSSION: Plans and specifications for this project were released for bidding on July 12, 2011. During the bid process, the City issued several addendums clarifying and modifying the original bid documents. In Addendum #1 the City changed the quantity of one line item (Item 17 — Masonry Wall) from 210 sq. ft. to 220 sq. ft. and revised the bid schedule accordingly. Unfortunately, a subsequent addendum (Addendum #4) addressing a completely separate issue re-issued the original bid sheet showing the quantity of masonry wall as 210 sq. ft. This error resulted in Addendum #5 being issued correcting the bid sheet to 220 sq. ft. As part of the bid submittal, all contractors were required to acknowledge and accept each addendum. Eighteen (18) bids were received and opened on August 4, 2011. Bids ranged from a low of $508,919.50 to a high of$790,836.75. The apparent low bidder is Avi-Con, Inc. (dba CA Construction). The bid proposal submitted by Avi-Con, Inc. (dba CA Construction) did not include acknowledgment of receipt of Addendum #5 and utilized the bid sheet from Addendum #4 with the incorrect quantity for Item 17. At the contractor's submitted unit price of$21 a sq. ft., the increased quantity of 10 additional sq. ft. only results in a difference of$210. However, Avi-Con, Inc submitted a letter to the City within 24 hours of the bid submission stating that the submitted price of$4,410 for Item 17 is for the correct quantity of 220 sq. ft. as identified in Addendum #5 so there is no cost increase. The City Attorney has reviewed the contents of Addendum #5, the project specifications and the submitted bid. He has determined the contractor received no advantage in the bidding process by this omission; the amount of the discrepancy is diminimus; and since the contractor has formally acknowledged in writing that the submitted bid price is for the correct amount, the irregularity should be waived. However, the City has received a protest letter from Rancho Pacific Engineering, Inc., the third lowest bidder, protesting the bid and the award of contract to the apparent low bidder. The City Attorney and City staff are recommending the City Council reject the bid protest for the reasons stated above and award the contract to Avi-Con, Inc. Staff checked the status of the contractor license of Avi-Con, Inc. (dba CA Construction) with the State of California and it is active and clear. Staff checked references provided by the contractor and there were no concerns presented. If this contract is awarded on August 16, construction by the contractor should begin after Labor Day. The contract allows 200 days to complete the work, so it should be completed by April or May of next year. Construction observation services will be provided by David Volz Design and building inspection services will be provided by RKA, Inc. PREPARED & REVIEWED BY: Bob Rose Director of Community Services Attachments: Agreement Bid Submittal / Opening Results AGREEMENT The following agreement is made and entered into, in duplicate, as of the date executed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk, by and between Avi-Con, Inc. (dba CA Construction) hereinafter referred to as the "CONTRACTOR" and the City of Diamond Bar, California, hereinafter referred to as "CITY." WHEREAS, pursuant to Notice Inviting Sealed Bids, bids were received, publicly opened, and declared on the date specified in the notice; and WHEREAS, City did accept the bid of CONTRACTOR Avi-Con, Inc. (dba CA Construction)and; WHEREAS, City has authorized the Mayor to execute a written contract with CONTRACTOR for furnishing labor, equipment and material for the construction of Washington Park in the City of Diamond Bar. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, it is agreed: 1. GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK: CONTRACTOR shall furnish all necessary labor, tools, materials, appliances, and equipment for and do the work for the construction of Washington Park in the City of Diamond Bar. The work to be performed in accordance with the plans and specifications, dated July 12, 2011 (The Plans and Specifications) on file in the office of the City Clerk and in accordance with bid prices hereinafter mentioned and in accordance with the instructions of the City Engineer. 2. INCORPORATED DOCUMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED COMPLEMENTARY: The Plans and Specifications are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof with like force and effect as if set forth in full herein. The Plans and Specifications, CONTRACTOR'S Bid dated August 1, 2011, together with this written agreement, shall constitute the contract between the parties. This contract is intended to require a complete and finished piece of work and anything necessary to complete the work properly and in accordance with the law and lawful governmental regulations shall be performed by the CONTRACTOR whether set out specifically in the contract or not. Should it be ascertained that any inconsistency exists between the aforesaid documents and this written agreement, the provisions of this written agreement shall control. 3. COMPENSATION: CONTRACTOR agrees to receive and accept the prices set forth in its Bid Proposal as full compensation for furnishing all materials, performing all work, and fulfilling all obligations hereunder. Said compensation shall cover all expenses, losses, damages, and consequences arising out of the nature of the work during its progress or prior to its acceptance including those for well and faithfully completing the work and the whole thereof in the manner and time specified in the aforesaid contract documents; and also including those arising from actions of the elements, unforeseen difficulties or obstructions encountered in the prosecution of the work, suspension or discontinuance of the work, and all other unknowns or risks of any description connected with the work. 4. TERM OF CONTRACT: The CONTRACTOR agrees to complete the work within two hundred (200) calendar days from the date of the notice to proceed. (Construction: 110 Calendar Days; Maintenance Period: 90 Calendar Days). The CONTRACTOR agrees further to the assessment of liquidated damages in the amount of five hundred ($500.00) dollars for each calendar day the work remains incomplete beyond the expiration of the completion date. City may deduct the amount thereof from any monies due or that may become due the CONTRACTOR under this agreement. Progress payments made after the scheduled date of completion shall not constitute a waiver of liquidated damages. 5. INSURANCE: The CONTRACTOR shall not commence work under this contract until he has obtained all insurance required hereunder in a.company or companies acceptable to City nor shall the CONTRACTOR allow any subcontractor to commence work on his subcontract until all insurance required of the subcontractor has been obtained. The CONTRACTOR shall take out and maintain at all times during the life of this contract the following policies of insurance: a. Workers' Compensation Insurance: Before beginning work, the CONTRACTOR shall furnish to the City a certificate of insurance as proof that he has taken out full workers' compensation insurance for all persons whom he may employ directly or through subcontractors in carrying out the work specified herein, in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Such insurance shall be maintained in full force and effect during the period covered by this contract. In accordance with the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code, every CONTRACTOR shall secure the payment of compensation to his employees. The CONTRACTOR, prior to commencing work, shall sign and file with the City a certification as follows: "I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to undertake self insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of work of this contract." b. For all operations of the CONTRACTOR or any sub-contractor in performing the work provided for herein, insurance with the following minimum limits and coverage: 1) Public Liability - Bodily Injury (not auto) $500,000 each person; $1,000,000 each accident. 2) Public Liability - Property Damage (not auto) $250,000 each person; $500,000 aggregate. 3) CONTRACTOR'S Protective - Bodily Injury $500,000 each person; $1,000,000 each accident. 4) CONTRACTOR'S Protective - Property Damage $250,000 each accident; $500,000 aggregate. 5) Automobile -Bodily Injury$500,000 each person; $1,000,000 each accident. 6) Automobile - Property Damage $250,000 each accident. C. Each such policy of insurance provided for in paragraph b. shall: 1) Be issued by an insurance company approved in writing by City, which is authorized to do business in the State of California. 2) Name as additional insured the City of Diamond Bar, its officers, agents and employees, and any other parties specified in the bid documents to be so included; 3) Specify it acts as primary insurance and that no insurance held or owned by the designated additional insured shall be called upon to cover a loss under the policy; 4) Contain a clause substantially in the following words: "It is hereby understood and agreed that this policy may not be canceled nor the amount of the coverage thereof reduced until thirty (30) days after receipt by City of a written notice of such cancellation or reduction of coverage as evidenced by receipt of a registered letter." 5) Otherwise be in form satisfactory to the City. d. The policy of insurance provided for in subparagraph a. shall contain an endorsement which: 1) Waives all right of subrogation against all persons and entities specified in subparagraph 4.c.(2) hereof to be listed as additional insured in the policy of insurance provided for in paragraph b. by reason of any claim arising out of or connected with the operations of CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor in performing the work provided for herein; 2) Provides it shall not be canceled or altered without thirty (30) days' written notice thereof given to City by registered mail. e. The CONTRACTOR shall, within ten (10) days from the date of the notice of award of the Contract, deliver to the City Manager or his designee the original policies of insurance required in paragraphs a. and b. hereof, or deliver to the City Manager or his designee a certificate of the insurance company, showing the issuance of such insurance, and the additional insured and other provisions required herein. f. Self Insured Retention/Deductibles. All policies required by this Agreement shall allow City, as additional insured, to satisfy the self-insured retention ("SIR") and/or deductible of the policy in lieu of the Owner (as the named insured) should Owner fail to pay the SIR or deductible requirements. The amount of the SIR or deductible shall be subject to the approval of the City Attorney and the Finance Director. Owner understands and agrees that satisfaction of this requirement is an express condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement. Failure by Owner as primary insured to pay its SIR or deductible constitutes a material breach of this Agreement. Should City pay the SIR or deductible on Owner's behalf upon the Owner's failure or refusal to do so in order to secure defense and indemnification as an additional insured under the policy, City may include such amounts as damages in any action against Owner for breach of this Agreement in addition to any other damages incurred by City due to the breach. 6. PREVAILING WAGE: Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code, Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1, Articles 1 and 2, the CONTRACTOR is. required to pay not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for work of a similar character in the locality in which the public works is performed, and not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for holiday and overtime work. In that regard, the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of California is required to and has determined such general prevailing rates of per diem wages. Copies of such prevailing rates of per diem wages are on file in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar, 21825 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California, and are available to any interested party on request. City also shall cause a copy of such determinations to be posted at the job site. The CONTRACTOR shall forfeit, as penalty to City, not more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each laborer, workman or mechanic employed for each calendar day or portion thereof, if such laborer, workman or mechanic is paid less than the general prevailing rate of wages hereinbefore stipulated for any work done under this Agreement, by him or by any subcontractor under him. 7. APPRENTICESHIP EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with the provisions of Section 1777.5 of the Labor Code, and in accordance with the regulations of the California Apprenticeship Council, properly indentured apprentices may be employed in the performance of the work. The CONTRACTOR is required to make contribution to funds established for the administrative of apprenticeship programs if he employs registered apprentices or journeymen in any apprenticeship trade on such contracts and if other CONTRACTOR'S on the public works site are making such contributions. The CONTRACTOR and subcontractor under him shall comply with the requirements of Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 in the employment of apprentices. Information relative to apprenticeship standards, wage schedules and other requirements may be obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations, ex-officio the Administrator of Apprenticeship, San Francisco, California, or from the Division of Apprenticeship Standards and its branch offices. 8. LEGAL HOURS OF WORK: Eight (8) hours of labor shall constitute a legal day's work for all workmen employed in the execution of this contract, and the CONTRACTOR and any sub-contractor under him shall comply with and be governed by the laws of the State of California having to do with working hours set forth in Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 3 of the Labor Code of the State of California as amended. The CONTRACTOR shall forfeit, as a penalty to City, twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each laborer, workman or mechanic employed in the execution of the contract, by him or any sub- CONTRACTOR under him, upon any of the work hereinbefore mentioned, for each calendar day during which the laborer, workman or mechanic is required or permitted to labor more than eight(8)hours in violation of the Labor Code. 9. TRAVEL AND SUBSISTENCE PAY: CONTRACTOR agrees to pay travel and subsistence pay to each workman needed to execute the work required by this contract as such travel and subsistence payments are defined in the applicable collective bargaining agreements filed in accordance with Labor Code Section 1773.8. 10. CONTRACTOR'S LIABILITY: The City of Diamond Bar and its officers, agents and employees ("Indemnitees") shall not be answerable or accountable in any manner for any loss or damage that may happen to the work or any part thereof, or for any of the materials or other things used or employed in performing the work; or for injury or damage to any person or persons, either workers or employees of CONTRACTOR, of its subcontractors or the public, or for damage to adjoining or other property from any cause whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the performance of the work. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for any damage or injury to any person or property resulting from defects or obstructions or from any cause whatsoever. CONTRACTOR will indemnify Indemnities against and will hold and save Indemnitees harmless from any and all actions, claims, damages to persons or property, penalties, obligations or liabilities that may be asserted or claimed by any person, firm, entity, corporation, political subdivision, or other organization arising out of or in connection with the work, operation, or activities of CONTRACTOR, its agents, employees, subcontractors or invitees provided for herein, whether or not there is concurrent passive negligence on the part of City. In connection therewith: a. CONTRACTOR will defend any action or actions filed in connection with any such claims, damages, penalties, obligations or liabilities and will pay all costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees, expert fees and costs incurred in connection therewith. b. CONTRACTOR will promptly pay any judgment rendered against CONTRACTOR or Indemnitees covering such claims, damages, penalties, obligations and liabilities arising out of or in connection with such work, operations or activities of CONTRACTOR hereunder, and CONTRACTOR agrees to save and hold the Indemnitees harmless therefrom. C. In the event Indemnitees are made a party to any action or proceeding filed or prosecuted against CONTRACTOR for damages or other claims arising out of or in connection with the work, operation or activities hereunder, CONTRACTOR agrees to pay to Indemnitees and any all costs and expenses incurred by Indemnitees in such action or proceeding together with reasonable attorneys' fees. Contractor's obligations under this section apply regardless of whether or not such claim, charge, damage, demand, action, proceeding, loss, stop notice, cost, expense,judgment, civil fine or penalty, or liability was caused in part or contributed to by an Indemnitee. However, without affecting the rights of City under any provision of this agreement, Contractor shall not be required to indemnify and hold harmless City for liability attributable to the active negligence of City, provided such active negligence is determined by agreement between the parties or by the findings of a court of competent jurisdiction. In instances where City is shown to have been actively negligent and where City active negligence accounts for only a percentage of the liability involved, the obligation of Contractor will be for that entire portion or percentage of liability not attributable to the active negligence of City. So much of the money due to CONTRACTOR under and by virtue of the contract as shall be considered necessary by City may be retained by City until disposition has been made of such actions or claims for damages as aforesaid. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions are intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California. This indemnity provision shall survive the termination of the Agreement and is in addition to any other rights or remedies which Indemnitees may have under the law. This indemnity is effective without reference to the existence or applicability of any insurance coverage which may have been required under this Agreement or any additional insured endorsements which may extend to Indemnitees. CONTRACTOR, on behalf of itself and all parties claiming under or through it, hereby waives all rights of subrogation and contribution against the Indemnitees, while acting within the scope of their duties, from all claims, losses and liabilities arising out of or incident to activities or operations performed by or on behalf of the CONTRACTOR regardless of any prior, concurrent, or subsequent passive negligence by the Indemnitees. 11. NON-DISCRIMINATION: Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1735, no discrimination shall be made in the employment of persons in the work contemplated by this Agreement because of the race, color or religion of such person. A violation of this section exposes the CONTRACTOR to the penalties provided for in Labor Code Section 1735. 12. CONTRACT PRICE AND PAYMENT: City shall pay to the CONTRACTOR for furnishing all material and doing the prescribed work the unit prices set forth in the Price Schedule in accordance with CONTRACTOR'S Proposal dated August 1, 2011. 13. TERMINATION: This agreement may be terminated by the City, without cause, upon the giving of a written "Notice of Termination" to CONTRACTOR at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of termination specified in the notice. In the event of such termination, CONTRACTOR shall only be paid for services rendered and expenses necessarily incurred prior to the effective date of termination. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement with all the formalities required by law on the respective dates set forth opposite their signatures. State of California "CONTRACTOR'S" License No. By: TITLE Date CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA By: STEVE TYE, MAYOR Date ATTEST: By: TOMMYE CRIBBINS, CITY CLERK Date CONTRACTOR'S Business Phone Emergency Phone at which CONTRACTOR can be reached at any time APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY Date CITY OF DIAMOND BAR BID stiBmITTAL/OEENING WORKSHEET PROJECT: WASHINGTON STREET PARK CONSTRUCTION PROJECT BID OPENING DATE: August 4, 2011 10., 00 a.m. D B A( NO. CONTRACTOR AMOUNT OF IIID D N D COMMENTS D hN 9 , ictvide s79, ..65' o Ay�vvvc,*t,� �,x FADE_SOF -9 CffY OF DIAMOND BAR BID SUBMITTALIOPENING WORKSHEET PROJECT: WASHINGTON STREET PARK CONSTRUCTION PROJECT (SID OPENING DATE: August 4 , 2011 10400 a.m. B B A 5 NO. CONTRACTOR AMOUNT OF BID D N D COMMENTS D M r�l o C-5 , ,�"�� 6 7 /off 07, C. i PAGE OF CffY OF DIAMOND BAR 1910 SUBMI TALCOPENING WORKSHEET PR'OJEIC ° : WASHINGTON STREET PARK CONSTRUCTION PROJECT BID OPENING DATE: August 4, 2011 10 :, 00 a.m. ® B IAS- 1 PCO. CONTRACTOR Aii OUNT OF BID D o D COMMENTS y� D M CL Uri C�v ct PAGE OF � Agenda # 6. 6 c� Meeting Date August 16, 2011 CITY COUNCIL l(. AGENDA REPORT $POR' TO: Honorable Mayor and Membersf e City Council VIA: James DeStefano, City Manag TITLE: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. -2011 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR OPPOSING THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT DEDICATED TRUCK ONLY LANES ALONG THE SAN JOSE CREEK FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL AND STATE ROUTE 60 FREEWAY CORRIDOR RECOMMENDATION: Adopt. FISCAL IMPACT: None_ BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION: The Southern.California Council of Governments (SCAG) is again revisiting the concept of dedicated truck lanes along the SR-60 freeway corridor. Previous conceptual plans for similar projects were abandoned by SCAG in 2001 and 2008, mainly due to the City's steadfast opposition and leadership in developing a coalition of cities and County supervisors that were also not in favor of such a plan. This year, as part of a recent East/West Freight Corridor White Paper, SCAG is again pushing the concept of truck lanes along SR-60, this time using the San Jose Creek Flood Control Channel as a preferred corridor. The Channel travels closely parallel to SR-60 and Diamond Bar, passing through the cities of Industry, Walnut,and Pomona (near Diamond Bar's own Sunset Crossing Road). Diamond Bar and its neighbors.along SR-60 are already unfairly burdened with the majority of freight traffic from the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. As evidenced by this most recent proposal, SCAG continues to advocate for dedicated truck lanes only on the San Jose Creek Flood Control Channel/SR-60 Freeway alternative, while ignoring other major east/west freight corridors such as SR-91, 1-10, and 1-210. SCAG should also consider the negative long-term environmental and community impacts the current proposal may have on Diamond Bar and other communities surrounding the project area. The City has long been a supporter of effective goods movement strategies and congestion relief solutions that result in the least overall impact to the community. However, SCAG's most recent attempt to construct truck-only lanes on the San Jose Creek Flood Control Channel has not been studied thoroughly enough, as the engineering and environmental review completed thus far is insufficient to warrant its inclusion in any long-term transportation planning documents, including the upcoming 2012 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). After receiving a detailed report on SCAG's proposal at the July 19, 2011 Study Session, the City Council directed staff to begin opposition efforts and develop a coalition of impacted agencies united to oppose the plan. Outreach thus far has included written correspondence and in-person meetings with elected officials and the preparation draft letters and resolutions of opposition for their use. With this advocacy effort now fully underway, the City should formally take a position of opposition by adopting the attached Resolution. Prepared Ryan8cLean, Assistant to the City Manager Attachment: Resolution 2011-XX j j i RESOLUTION NO. 2011-XX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR OPPOSING THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT DEDICATED TRUCK ONLY LANES ALONG THE SAN JOSE CREEK FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL AND STATE ROUTE 60 FREEWAY CORRIDOR WHEREAS, the Southern California regional freeway system represents one of the highest volume goods movement corridors in the United States and is of major importance to the distribution of consumer goods and in facilitating international trade; and WHEREAS, an important part of the movement of goods within the region is accomplished through a complex system of transportation infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar is generally supportive of regional transportation alternatives as long as they do not impact or interfere with the quality of life within the City of Diamond Bar; and WHEREAS, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has twice proposed the concept of dedicated truck-only lanes on the-SR-60 freeway corridor only to withdraw the plans in 2001 and 2008 after facing strong opposition from the City of Diamond Bar and a coalition of other impacted communities and elected officials; and WHEREAS, SCAG is again proposing a the concept of elevated dedicated truck only lanes that impact communities along the SR-60 freeway corridor, this time along San Jose Creek Flood Control Channel between Interstate 605 and the State Route 57/60 Interchange in the City of Diamond Bar; and WHEREAS, SCAG has not yet considered other east/west transportation corridors, including SR-91, 1-10, and 1-210 as alternative locations for dedicated truck lanes, focusing all traffic congestion and quality of life impacts on the communities along the SR-60 corridor; and WHEREAS, there is currently insufficient engineering and environmental review of the proposed San Jose Creek Flood Control Channel alternative to warrant the inclusion of this option in any long-term transportation planning document, including the 2012 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar as follows: Section 1. That the City of Diamond Bar opposes any SCAG proposal for dedicated truck lanes along San Jose Creek or the SR-60 freeway corridor. Section 2. That the City of Diamond Bar supports alternative and comprehensive regional goods movement plans that equitably distribute truck traffic between all east/west transportation corridors between Interstate 710 and Interstate 15. Section 3. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 16th day of August, 2011. Steve Tye, Mayor I, Tommye A. Cribbins, City Clerk of the City of.Diamond Bar, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2011-XX was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar, California, at its adjourned regular meeting held on the 16th day of August, 2011, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: Tommye A. Cribbins, City Clerk Agenda # 8 . 1 (a & b) Meeting Date:August 16, 2011 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council VIA: James DeStefano, City Man,59 10 TITLE: DETERMINATION WHETHER TE CITY SHOULD PARTICIPATE IN THE ALTERNATIVE VOLUNTARY REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, MAKE THE REQUIRED PAYMENTS TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND CONTINUE REDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES UNDER AB X1 27, INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 0X(2011) ELECTING TO COMPLY WITH AND PARTICIPATE IN THE ALTERNATIVE VOLUNTARY REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CONTAINED IN PART 1.9 OF DIVISION 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE, AND ADOPTION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 0X(2011) ELECTING TO COMPLY WITH AND PARTICIPATE IN THE ALTERNATIVE VOLUNTARY REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CONTAINED IN PART 1.9 OF DIVISION 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE RECOMMENDATION: 1. Introduce Ordinance No. 0X(2011) electing to comply with and participate in the Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program contained in Part 1.9 of Division 24 of the California Health and Safety Code; and 2. Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 0X(2011) electing to comply with and participate in the Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program contained in Part 1.9 of Division 24 of the California Health and Safety Code. FISCAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND: This report discusses the City's options in deciding whether to pay a remittance payment to the State of California ("State") so that the Diamond Bar Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") may continue to operate, or whether the Agency should be allowed to dissolve. Because the Agency receives no revenue from tax increment or other State funding, the City is not required to make a remittance payment to the State for the Agency to continue to exist. While the Agency cannot make any new obligations due to a previous court decision, permitting the Agency to dissolve would result in oversight of existing Agency operations by an oversight board over which the City and Agency have little control. Therefore, we recommend that the City Council adopt the attached ordinance to maintain and continue Agency operations. Doing so will simply maintain the status quo — the Agency will do nothing different than it does at present, which is solely to serve as a party to the joint powers agreement establishing the Diamond Bar Public Financing Authority. DISCUSSION: 1. AB X1 26 and AB X1 27 The State Legislature recently adopted AB X1 26, signed by the Governor on June 29, 2011, which immediately suspends most Agency activities and, among other things, prohibits the Agency from incurring indebtedness, entering into or modifying contracts, or transferring assets or property to the City or another entity. The Agency currently may only make payments that are considered "enforceable obligations," which include payments required for bond debt service, payments required by existing contracts or judgments or settlements, and any other enforceable preexisting contractual obligations, including those required pursuant to disposition and development agreements or owner participation agreements. On October 1, 2011, AB X1 26 dissolves all existing redevelopment agencies and redevelopment agency components of community development agencies; designates successor agencies as successor entities to the former redevelopment agencies; and imposes numerous requirements on the successor agencies and subjects successor agency actions to the review of oversight boards established under the new law. AB X1 27 was signed by the Governor concurrently with AB X1 26. This companion law establishes an Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program whereby a redevelopment agency will, notwithstanding AB X1 26, be authorized to continue to exist and carry out the provisions of the Redevelopment Law. To opt into the alternative program, the City must adopt an ordinance signifying the City's compliance with the requirements of AB X1 27. To restore the ability to continue Agency operations, cities must make specified annual payments to the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller ("Auditor-Controller") on a schedule, and the Auditor-Controller will then allocate the payments to special districts and educational entities. The amount to be paid in fiscal year 2011-12 is the Agency's proportionate share of $1.7 billion, as determined by the State Department of Finance ("Department of Finance"). Payment is partially based on the ratio of the net tax increment apportioned to each redevelopment agency as compared to the net tax increment apportioned to all redevelopment agencies. 2. Remittance Payment In Beach-Courchesne v. City of Diamond Bar, the court eliminated the City's only redevelopment project area, finding that the City was not blighted and therefore could not meet the requirements for establishment and maintenance of a project area. Therefore, the Agency currently receives no revenue from tax increment. As a result, the City will not be required to make a payment to keep the Agency in existence. However, it is important to note that the State Legislature may change the remittance requirements or methodology at a later date, which may require the City to make a payment to maintain the Agency, by, for example, requiring a flat fee rather than a proportion of tax increment. If that occurs, the City Council could at that time decide to eliminate the Agency in order to avoid making a payment. 3. Benefits of Keeping the Agency The benefit of maintaining the Agency is that it would continue to make payments pursuant to its obligations as part of the Diamond Bar Public Financing Authority, which was used to finance construction of the City's community/senior center and other facility projects. While these payments are considered enforceable contractual obligations of the Agency under AB X1 26, and therefore would still be paid by a successor agency if the Agency were permitted to dissolve, any payments made by a successor agency are subject to oversight and approval by an oversight board. The oversight board consists of seven members, of which only two may be selected by the City. Therefore, to avoid unnecessary bureaucracy and oversight regarding payments made by the Agency as part of the Diamond Bar Financing Authority, the City should act to keep the Agency. 4. Process If the City Council determines that the City will opt into the program, it should introduce Ordinance No. 0X(2011) and approve Urgency Ordinance 0X(2011). Adoption of an urgency ordinance would permit the Agency to begin to perform its regular duties as soon as possible, while adoption of a regular ordinance would protect the City from a legal challenge that the urgency measure was not "necessary for the preservation of public peace, health and safety." OPTIONS: 1. Determine that the City and Agency will participate in the Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program. 2. Determine that the City and Agency will not participate in the Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program. 3. Delay making its determination, and direct staff to prepare additional information and analysis. In such case, City Council should direct staff, in the meantime, to prepare a non-binding resolution of intent notifying the Auditor-Controller, State Controller, and Director of Finance of the City's intention to participate in the. Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program, which extends the deadline to approve an ordinance until November 1, 2011, as well as perform any other actions which need to be taken to comply with AB X1 26 before City Council takes final action on the matter. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: This Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and CEQA regulations (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) in that it is not a "project" for purposes of CEQA, as that term is defined by 14 California Code of Regulations Section 15378. Specifically, this Ordinance constitutes creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. Cal. Code Regs. Title 14 § 15378(b)(4). In addition, this Ordinance is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Cal. Code Regs. Title 14 § 15378(b)(5). Further, even if this Ordinance was deemed a "project" and therefore subject to CEQA, the Ordinance would be exempt as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. Cal. Code Regs. Title 14 § 15061(b)(3). RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 0X(2011) and Urgency Ordinance No. 0X(2011) to maintain and continue Agency operations. Prepared by: Michael Jenkins City Attorney Attachments: 1. Draft Ordinance No. 0X(2011). 2. Draft Urgency Ordinance No. 0X(2011). ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THAT THE CITY AND THE DIAMOND BAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WILL COMPLY WITH THE VOLUNTARY ALTERNATIVE REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PURSUANT TO PART 1.9 OF DIVISION 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE IN ORDER TO PERMIT THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND OPERATION OF THE DIAMOND BAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. The City Council for the City of Diamond Bar does ordain as follows: SECTION 1: The City Council finds and concludes as follows: A. Th e Diamond Bar Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") is a subdivision of the State of California ("State"), created pursuant to the provisions of the California Community Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code §§ 33000, et seq.; "CRL"). The Agency's Redevelopment Plan ("Plan") requires, among other things, that the Agency take action to eliminate blight, promote affordable housing, and seek to improve the public welfare through various means; B. On July 15, 1997, the City Council approved the establishment of the Agency. However, on April 27, 2000, in Beach Courchesne v. City of Diamond Bar, the California Court of Appeals invalidated the Agency's sole project area; C. The Agency currently receives no tax increment or other revenue from the State or local property taxes; D. The California Legislature recently enacted and the Governor signed, companion bills AB X1 26 and AB X1 27 requiring that each redevelopment agency within California be dissolved unless the community that created it enacts an ordinance committing it to making certain payments; E. Speci fically, AB X1 26 prohibits agencies from taking numerous actions, effective immediately and purportedly retroactively, and additionally provides that agencies are deemed to be dissolved as of October 1, 2011; F. AB X1 27 provides that a community may participate in an "Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program," in order to enable a redevelopment agency within that community to remain in existence and carry out the provisions of the CRL, by enacting an ordinance agreeing to comply with the Health and Safety Code; G. The Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program requires that the community agree by ordinance to comply with the provisions of AB X1 27, including paying to the State any remittances required pursuant to Section 1.9; H. Because the Agency currently receives no revenue, no remittance is owed of the State to participate in the Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program; I. The City desires to participate in the Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program so that the Agency may continue to exist and carry out the provisions of the CRL, to the extent it is authorized to do so; J. California Code Section 36937(b) provides that an urgency measure for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health or safety shall take effect immediately. The immediate suspension of the business of the Agency will have an immediate detrimental impact on the health, safety, and economic well-being of the residents of the City and cause irreparable harm to the community; K. Th e City understands that an action challenging the constitutionality of AB X1 26 and AB X1 27 has been filed by the California Redevelopment Association and California League of Cities on behalf of cities, counties and redevelopment agencies; L. Adoption of this Ordinance will be made under protest and without prejudice to the City's right to challenge the legality of AB X1 26 and AB X1 27; M. To the extent a court of competent jurisdiction enjoins, restrains, or grants a stay on the effectiveness of the Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program's payment obligation of AB X1 26 and AB X1 27, the City is not obligated to make any required community remittance, if any, for the duration of such injunction, restraint, or stay; and N. The City has duly considered all other related matters and has determined that the City's participation in the Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program is in the best interests of the City, and the health, safety and welfare of its residents, in accord with the public purposes and provisions of applicable State and local laws and requirements. SECTION 2: Participating in the Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program. In accordance with Health and Safety Code § 34193 the City Council determines that the City will comply with the provisions of Part 1.9 of Division 24 of the Health and Safety Code as enacted by AB X1 27. SECTION 3: Urgency. The City Council hereby finds that (i) dissolution of the Agency would be detrimental and cause irreparable harm to the community and to the health, safety, and economic well-being of the citizens of the City. There is a current and immediate threat to the public.peace, health and safety of residents and the community due to the immediate suspension of programs and projects undertaken by the Agency, and without immediate resumption of its general obligations and duties, it will cause irreparable harm to the community. SECTION 4: Adoption Under Protest. Neither the adoption of this Ordinance nor the performance of actions under or pursuant to this Ordinance is intended by the City or Agency to waive any right either may have to challenge the legality of all or any portion of AB X1 26 or AB X1 27 through administrative or judicial proceedings or otherwise contest the remittance amount, if any, for any subsequent year. If there is a final determination that AB X1 26 and AB X1 27 are.invalid, this Ordinance is deemed to be null and void and of no further force or effect. SECTION 5: Authorization. The City Council authorizes and directs the City Manager to take any action and execute any documents necessary to implement this Ordinance, including, without limitation, notifying the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller, the Controller of the State of California, and the California Department of Finance of the adoption of this Ordinance and the City's agreement to comply with the provisions of Part 1.9 of Division 24 of the Health and Safety Code, as set forth in AB X1 27. SECTION 6: Supermajority Required. This Ordinance is adopted pursuant to the provisions of Section 36937(b) of the Government Code, shall be adopted by a four- fifths vote of the City Council, and shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. SECTION 7: CEQA. This Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and CEQA regulations (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) because it establishes rules and procedures to implement government funding mechanisms; does not involve any commitment to a specific project which could result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment; and constitutes an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Accordingly, this Ordinance does not constitute a "project" that requires environmental review (see specifically 14 CCR § 15378(b)(4-5)). SECTION 8: Notice of Exemption. The City Clerk is hereby directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations Section 15062 wihtin five days of the adoption of this Ordinance. SECTION 9: Custodian of Records. The documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which these findings are based are located at the City Clerk's office. The custodian for these records is the City Clerk. SECTION 10: Validity of Previous Legislative Actions. Nothing in this Ordinance is intended to supersede or repeal previous legislative actions regarding the establishment, continuation, merging, reconstitution or governance of the Agency. This Ordinance is adopted solely for the purpose of ensuring the ongoing existence of the Agency. If this entire Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction or there is a final determination that AB X1 26 and AB X1 27 are invalid, all previous legislative actions by or relating to the Agency remains in full force and effect for all purposes. SECTION 11: Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the city council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. However, if a portion is severed that would result in the City not being able to maintain control over the Agency then the City has no obligation to make the initial or annual payments referred to herein. SECTION 12: Posting. The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance or a summary hereof to be posted, in accordance with Section 36933 of the California Government Code; shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause a certified copy of this Ordinance, together with proof of publication, to be filed in the Office of the Clerk of this City. SECTION 13: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect immediately from and after its passage and adoption. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of 2011. Steve Tye, Mayor 1, 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 Bar held on the day of ' 2011, and was finally passed at the regular meeting of the City Council of City of Diamond Bar held on the day of 2011, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members: NOES: Council Members: ABSENT: Council Members: ABSTAIN: Council Members: ATTEST: Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THAT THE CITY AND THE DIAMOND BAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WILL COMPLY WITH THE VOLUNTARY ALTERNATIVE REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PURSUANT TO PART 1.9 OF DIVISION 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE IN ORDER TO PERMIT THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND OPERATION OF THE DIAMOND BAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. The City Council of the City of Diamond Bar does hereby ordain as follows: SECTION 1: The City Council finds and concludes as follows: A. Th e Diamond Bar Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") is a subdivision of the State of California ("State"), created pursuant to the provisions of the California Community Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code §§ 33000, et seq.; "CRL"). The Agency's Redevelopment Plan ("Plan") requires, among other things, that the Agency take action to eliminate blight, promote affordable housing, and seek to improve the public welfare through various means; B. On July 15, 1997, the City Council approved the establishment of the Agency. However, on April 27, 2000, in Beach Courchesne v. City of Diamond Bar, the California Court of Appeals invalidated the Agency's sole project area; C. The Agency currently receives no tax increment or other revenue from the State or local property taxes; D. The California Legislature recently enacted and the Governor signed, companion bills AB X1 26 and AB X1 27 requiring that each redevelopment agency within California be dissolved unless the community that created it enacts an ordinance committing it to making certain payments; E. Speci fically, AB X1 26 prohibits agencies from taking numerous actions, effective immediately and purportedly retroactively, and additionally provides that agencies are deemed to be dissolved as of October 1, 2011; F. AB X1 27 provides that a community may participate in an "Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program," in order to enable a redevelopment agency within that community to remain in existence and carry out the provisions of the CRL, by enacting an ordinance agreeing to comply with the Health and Safety Code; G. The Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program requires that the community agree by ordinance to comply with the provisions of AB X1 27, including paying to the State any remittances required pursuant to Section 1.9; H. Because the Agency currently receives no revenue, no remittance is owed of the State to participate in the Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program; I. The City desires to participate in the Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program so that the Agency may continue to exist and carry out the provisions of the CRL, to the extent it is authorized to do so; J. The City understands that an action challenging the constitutionality of AB X1 26 and AB X1 27 has been filed by the California Redevelopment Association and California League of Cities on behalf of cities, counties and redevelopment agencies; K. Adop tion of this Ordinance will be made under protest and without prejudice to the City's right to challenge the legality of AB X1 26 and AB X1 27; L. To the extent a court of competent jurisdiction enjoins, restrains, or grants a stay on the effectiveness of the Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program's payment obligation of AB X1 26 and AB X1 27, the City is not obligated to make any required community remittance, if any, for the duration of such injunction, restraint, or stay; and M. The City has duly considered all other related matters and has determined that the City's participation in the Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program is in the best interests of the City, and the health, safety and welfare of its residents, in accord with the public purposes and provisions of applicable State and local laws and requirements. SECTION 2: Participating in the Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program. In accordance with Health and Safety Code § 34193 the City Council determines that the City will comply with the provisions of Part 1.9 of Division 24 of the Health and Safety Code as enacted by AB X1 27. SECTION 3: Adoption Under Protest. Neither the adoption of this Ordinance nor the performance of actions under or pursuant to this Ordinance is intended by the City or Agency to waive any right either may have to challenge the legality of all or any portion of AB X1 26 or AB X1 27 through administrative or judicial proceedings or otherwise contest the remittance amount, if any, for any subsequent year. If there is a final determination that AB X1 26 and AB X1 27 are invalid, this Ordinance is deemed to be null and void and of no further force or effect. SECTION 4: Authorization. The City Council authorizes and directs the City Manager to take any action and execute any documents necessary to implement this Ordinance, including, without limitation, notifying the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller, the Controller of the State of California, and the California Department of Finance of the adoption of this Ordinance and the City's agreement to comply with the provisions of Part 1.9 of Division 24 of the Health and Safety Code, as set forth in AB X1 27. SECTION 5: CEQA. This Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and CEQA regulations (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) because it establishes rules and procedures to implement government funding mechanisms; does not involve any commitment to a specific project which could result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment; and constitutes an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Accordingly, this Ordinance does not constitute a "project" that requires environmental review (see specifically 14 CCR § 15378(b)(4-5)). SECTION 6: Notice of Exemption. The City Clerk is hereby directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations Section 15062 wihtin five days of the adoption of this Ordinance. SECTION 7: Custodian of Records. The documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which these findings are based are located at the City Clerk's office. The custodian for these records is the City Clerk. SECTION 8: Validity of Previous Legislative Actions. Nothing in this Ordinance is intended to supersede or repeal previous legislative actions regarding the establishment, continuation, merging, reconstitution or governance of the Agency. This Ordinance is adopted solely for the purpose of ensuring the ongoing existence of the Agency. If this entire Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction or there is a final determination that AB X1 26 and AB X1 27 are invalid, all previous legislative actions by or relating to the Agency remains in full force and effect for all purposes. SECTION 9: Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the city council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. However, if a portion is severed that would result in the City not being able to maintain control over the Agency then the City has no obligation to make the initial or annual payments referred to herein. SECTION 10: Posting. The City Clerk must certify as to the adoption of this ordinance and cause the summary thereof to be posted within fifteen calendar (15) days of the adoption and post a certified copy of this ordinance, including the vote for and against the same, in the office of the City Clerk, in accordance with Government Code § 36933, for the City of Diamond Bar. SECTION 11: Effective Date. This Ordinance will take effect on the 31st day following its final passage and adoption. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this _day of 2011. Steve Tye, Mayor 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 Bar held on the day of , 2011, and was finally passed at the regular meeting of the City Council of City of Diamond Bar held on the day of 12011, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members: NOES: Council Members: ABSENT: Council Members: ABSTAIN: Council Members: ATTEST: Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk Agenda No. 8 . 1 (b) Amended . ORDINANCE NO. XX(2011) AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THAT THE CITY AND THE DIAMOND BAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WILL COMPLY WITH THE VOLUNTARY ALTERNATIVE REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PURSUANT TO PART 1.9 OF DIVISION 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE IN ORDER TO PERMIT THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND OPERATION OF THE DIAMOND BAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. The City Council for the City of Diamond Bar does ordain as follows: SECTION 1: The City Council finds and concludes as follows: A. The Diamond Bar Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") is a subdivision of the State of California ("State"), created pursuant to the provisions of the California Community Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code§§ 33000, et seq.; "CRL"). The Agency's Redevelopment Plan ('Plan") requires; among other things, that the Agency take action to eliminate blight, promote affordable housing, and seek to improve the public welfare through various means; B. On July 15, 1997, the City Council approved the establishment of the Agency. However, on April 27,''2000, in Beach Courchesne v. City of Diamond Bar, the California Court'ofAppeals invalidated the Agency's sole project area; C. The Agency currently receives no tax increment or other revenue from the State or local property taxes; D. The California Legislature recently enacted and the Governor signed, "companion bills AB X1 26and AB X1 27 requiring that each redevelopment agency within California be dissolved unless the community that created it enacts an ordinance.committing it to making certain payments; E. Specifically, AB X1 26 prohibits agencies from taking numerous actions, effective immediately and purportedly retroactively, and additionally provides that agencies are deemed to be dissolved as of October 1,2011; F. ARX1 27.provides that a community may participate in an "Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program," in order to enable a redevelopment agency within that community to remain in existence and carry out the provisions of the CRL, by enacting an ordinance agreeing to comply with the Health and Safety Code; G. The Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program requires that the community agree by ordinance to comply with the provisions of AB X1 27; including paying to the State any remittances required pursuant to Section 1.9; H. Because the Agency currently receives no revenue, no remittance is owed of the State to participate in the Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program; I. The City desires to participate in the Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program so that the Agency may continue to exist and carry out the provisions of the CRL, to the extent it is authorized to do so; J. The City understands that an action challenging the constitutionality of AB X1 26 and AB X1 27, California Redevelopment Association V. Matosantos (S1944861) ("Matosantos"), has been filed by the California Redevelopment Association and California League of Cities on behalf of cities, counties and redevelopment agencies; K. Adoption of this Ordinance will be made under protest and without prejudice to the City's right to challenge the legality of AB X1 26 and AB X1 27; L. The City has duly considered all other related matters and has determined that the City's participation in the Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program is in the best interests of the City, and the health, safety and welfare of its residents, in accord with the public purposes and provisions of applicable State and local laws and requirements; M. On August 11, 2011, the Supreme Court of California in Matosantos granted a stay of AB X1 27 and a partial stay of AB X1 26; N. While the Court stayed most of AB X1 26, including the provisions which would dissolve redevelopment agencies on October 1, 2011, the provisions restricting redevelopment agency actions, including the prohibitions on incurring indebtedness, entering into or modifying contracts, or transferring assets or property to a city or another entity, remain effective; O. The Court's decision does not prevent redevelopment agencies from taking actions pursuant to existing enforceable obligations; and P. The City is not obligated to make any required community remittance, if any, for the duration the stay granted in Matosantos. SECTION 2: Participating in the Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program. In accordance with Health and Safety Code § 34193 the City Council determines that the City will comply with the provisions of Part 1.9 of Division 24 of the Health and Safety Code as enacted by AB X1 27. SECTION 3: Adoption Under Protest. Neither the adoption of this Ordinance nor the performance of actions under or pursuant to this Ordinance is intended by the City or . Agency to waive any right either may have to challenge the legality of all or any portion of AB X1 `26 or AB X1 27 through administrative or judicial proceedings or otherwise contest the remittance amount, if any, for any subsequent year. If there is a final determination that AB X1 26 and AB X1 27 are invalid, this Ordinance is deemed to be null and void and of no further force or effect. SECTION 4: Operative Date. This Ordinance shall become operative only on the last to occur of (a) the 31st day following its final passage and adoption, and (b) the stay of AB X1 27 granted by the Supreme Court of California in California Redevelopment Association v. Matosantos (S1944861) is lifted. Unless both conditions have been satisfied, this Ordinance grants no authority to the Agency other than that authorized pursuant to the sections of AB X1 26 that remain effective per the Supreme Court's August 11, 2011 order. SECTION 5: Authorization. The City Council authorizes and directs the City Manager to take any action and execute any documents necessary to implement this Ordinance, including, without limitation, notifying the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller, the Controller of the State of California, and the California Department of Finance of the adoption of this Ordinance and the City's agreement to comply with the provisions of Part 1.9 of Division 24 of the Health and Safety Code, as set forth in AB X1 27. SECTION 6: CEQA. This Resolution is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.; `'CEQA") and CEQA regulations (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) because it establishes rules and procedures to implement government funding mechanisms; does not involve any commitment to a specific project which could result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment; and constitutes an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Accordingly, this Resolution does not constitute a "project" that requires environmental review (see specifically 14 CCR § 15378(b)(4-5)). SECTION 7: Notice of Exemption. The City Clerk is hereby directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations Section 15062 wihtin five days of the adoption of this Ordinance. SECTION 8: Custodian of Records. The documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which these findings are based are located at the City Clerk's office. The custodian for these records is the City Clerk. SECTION 9: Validity of Previous Legislative Actions Nothing in this Ordinance is intended to supersede or repeal previous legislative actions regarding the establishment, continuation, merging, reconstitution or governance of the Agency. This Ordinance is ado ted solely for the purpose of ensuring the ongoing existence of the P Y p P g g g Agency. If this entire Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of. murisdiction or there is a 1 competent f al determination that AB X126 and AB X1 27 are jurisdiction invalid, all previous legislative actions by or relating to the Agency remains in full force and effect for all purposes. SECTION 10: Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the city council intends that such invalidity will not,affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. However, if a portion is severed that would result in the City not being able to maintain control over the Agency then the City has no obligation to make the initial or annual payments referred to herein. SECTION 11: Posting. The City Clerk must certify as to the adoption of this ordinance and cause the summary thereof to be posted within fifteen calendar (15) days of the adoption and post a certified copy of this ordinance, including the vote for and against the same; in the office of the City Clerk, in accordance with Government Code § 36933, for the City of Diamond Bar. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of , 2011. Steve Tye, Mayor 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 Bar held on the day of I , 2011, and was finally passed at the regular meeting of the City Council of City of Diamond Bar held on the day of ,2011, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members: NOES: Council Members: ABSENT: Council Members: ABSTAIN: Council Members: Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk