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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
APRIL 6, 1993
CLOSED SESSION: 5:00 p.m.
Litigation - Government Code 54956.9
Personnel - Government Code 54957.6
No reportable action taken.
CALL TO ORDER: M/Miller called the meeting to order
at 6:00 p.m. in the AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive,
Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The audience was led in the Pledge of
Allegiance by M/Miller.
INVOCATION: The invocation was presented by
Pastor Ron Winckler of Diamond Bar Christian Fellowship.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Miller, Mayor Pro Tem Papen,
Councilmen Forbing and MacBride. Councilman Werner was
excused.
Also present were Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; William
P. Curley, III, Assistant City Attorney; James DeStefano,
Community Development Director; George Wentz, Interim City
Engineer; Bob Rose, Community Services Director and City Clerk
Lynda Burgess.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: M/Miller read, for the record, a 3
page letter to be printed in the Highlander requesting a
retraction of an editorial written in last week's Highlander
called "Divided City" that improperly attributed comments to
him.
William Gross, 21637 Highbluff Road, in response to the
subject editorial, stated that, in his opinion, there is a
small amount of contention existing in Diamond Bar resulting
from racial tension and class conflict that should perhaps be
explored by the Council. He then questioned why the
Councilmembers did not pay a courtesy call on Assemblyman
Horcher during their recent trip to Sacramento in regard to
the preparation of the budget package. He questioned whether
having all five members of the Council, conducting business on
issues regarding the budget in Sacramento without prior public
notice, constituted a violation of the Brown Act.
James Roberts, 829 Silver Fir Road, stated that M/Miller
indicated his intention to bring legal action against him for
his "letter to the editor" published in the Highlander. He
then announced his intention to run for City Council in the
November 2, 1993 election.
Red Calkins, 240 Eagle Nest Drive, thanked City staff for
assisting with the removal of graffiti underneath the 60
freeway at Prospectors Road.
Clair Harmony submitted 32 questions that he would like the
City to respond to relating to the development project in
Sandstone Canyon.
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Don Gravdahl, 23988 Minnequa, suggested that the City
officially welcome Walnut Valley Trailers to the community.
Nick Anis, 1125 Bramford Court, stated that, because Quail
Summit/Rolling Knoll is a public street and not a private
street, it should remain accessible to the majority of the
community and not closed off to benefit a small minority of
residents. The restriction should be removed, and another
avenue should be explored to satisfy the residents in the
area.
Eileen Ansari, 1823 South Cliffbranch, representing the
Women's Coalition Against Ethnic Cleansing, stated that a
meeting is scheduled for April 13, 1993 at 7:00 at the Islamic
Center of Southern California, 434 S. Vermont Ave., Los
Angeles.
Yvonne Chenault, 1820 Peaceful Hills Rd., made the following
inquiries regarding the proposed Sandstone Canyon development:
how can the City build a 30 -acre retail/commercial project on
the 4 acres of land leased by the City; if there are not funds
to help save Sandstone Canyon from destruction, how can the
City pay for 30 acres of the retail/commercial project; what
would occur if the development is tied up in litigation longer
than the term of the present Councilmembers; why wasn't the
leasing agreement for the water tank acres made known to the
community as well as the proposed types of businesses planned
for the 30 -acre site; since the Pathfinder Homeowners were
assured by Brock that Sandstone Canyon would never be
developed, how did Gary and Cathleen Miller acquire the 144
acres of the Canyon by grant deed in December 1990; why was
the acreage deeded to R&P by the Millers in February of 1991;
and how does the citizens of Diamond Bar take back their City
from their elected Councilmembers.
Don Schad, 1824 Shaded Wood Rd., stated that since there are
many critical factors facing this community at this time, the
5 minute speaking period should be abolished immediately.
Furthermore, debate after the Council's comments to raise
questions should be permitted. He then inquired why he did
not receive a response to his efforts to obtain funds for the
preservation of Sandstone Canyon.
Joe Gorman, Phd., 1333 Mountain, Claremont, asked if the DEIR
for Sandstone Canyon can be made final with the lack of a
General Plan and that the DEIR is deficient in its promul-
gation and inadequate in its scientific accounts.
Max Maxwell, 3211 Bent Twig Ln., expressed concern that
changes to the agenda and to meeting procedures are being made
at the last minute. Many of the issues raised by the
community are not being responded to by the City Council.
Paula Spatali, 1665 Acacia Hill, requested car stickers to
allow citizens to travel on Quail Summit/Rolling Knoll during
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the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Barbara Beach Cushane, 2021 Peaceful Hills Rd., expressed
disappointment that the public hearings on the General Plan
had been canceled. She stated she would like to see the
following issues placed back in the General Plan: the
development of open space in the City is a policy issue for
the City rather than a property right and the City should
preserve to the maximum a majority of its remaining open land.
She pointed out that hostility in a community is created by a
lack of respect, not listening to one another, and actions
that are not in harmony with words. She also pointed out that
the Public Comment period is for issues of general interest
whether it is on the agenda or not.
George Barret expressed concern that the City, as a developer,
has a conflict of interest regarding the proposed Sandstone
Canyon project.
Patti Anis, 1125 Bramford Ct., expressed opposition to the
right -turn restriction on Quail Summit/Rolling Knoll. She,
too, would support car stickers for residents.
4. COUNCIL COMMENTS: C/MacBride reported that 36 citizens
met at Heritage Park for the purpose of volunteering to remove
graffiti. The meeting was sponsored by the Diamond Bar
Improvement Association (DBIA).
Motion was made by MPT/Papers to adjourn the meeting.
Motion died for lack of second.
MPT/Papen stated that she is disturbed by the comments made by
the public. It is important for the City to sustain the
environment and create economic stability for the community to
be able to provide the service levels that citizens are
accustomed to, to solve community problems, and preserve our
resources. She pointed out that the City has only experienced
a 5% growth since incorporation compared to a 48% growth in
the previous ten-year time frame. Also, the City has balanced
its budget every year for four years without raising taxes.
in response to Mr. Schad o s proposal to obtain a 10 million
dollar grant from the Transportation fund to buy Sandstone
Canyon, she explained that staff has been working hard on five
other projects that the City has applied for funds and was not
aware of this grant until two weeks prior to its deadline.
M/Miller pointed out that the Council has only approved .7% of
development since incorporation. He then explained that the
5 minute speaking time had been created to allow public input.
Further, if the Council allowed all the time anybody wanted to
spend talking, three hours would be spent each week listening
to pre-printed speeches. The Council does not respond to
issues raised on applications before the Planning Commission
because the applicant is not present to respond. Furthermore,
50% of the staff time cannot go to respond to every request,
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question and concern raised at every meeting. The Council
does attempt to provide a forum for public comments and to
respond to those comments as best as possible.
In response to Mr. Gravdahl, M/Miller stated that he has
visited Walnut Valley Trailers and has offered the City's help
if needed. In response to Mr. Anis, M/Miller explained that
the right -turn restriction on Rolling Knoll is on a trial
basis and the issue will be back before Council in May for
review. The purpose of the restriction was in response to the
residents, legitimate request for help to alleviate
cut -through traffic in their neighborhood.
RECESS: M/Miller recessed the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
RECONVENE: M/Miller reconvened the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR: M/Miller requested that Item 5.3,
Warrant Register, be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
C/MacBride moved, MPT/Papen seconded to approve the Consent
Calendar with the exclusion of Item 5.3. With the following
Roll Call vote, motion carried:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS - MacBride, MPT/Papen, Forbing, M/
Miller
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS - Werner
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5.1 SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1.1 Traffic & Transportation Commission - April 8,
1993 - 6:30 p.m., AQMD Hearing Room, 21865 E.
Copley Dr.
5.1.2 Planning Commission - April 12, 1993 - 7:00
p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.1.3 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - April 20, 1993 - 6:00
p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
5.2.1 Regular Meeting of March 2, 1993 - Approved as
submitted.
5.2.2 Regular Meeting of March 16, 1993 - Approved
as submitted.
5.4 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES:
5.4.1 Regular Meeting of February 8, 1993 - Received
& filed.
5.4.2 Regular Meeting of February 22, 1993 -
Received & filed.
5.4.3 Adjourned Regular Meeting of February 25, 1993
- Received and filed.
5.5 TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular
Meeting of February 11, 1993 - Received & filed.
5.6 CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES:
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5.6.1 Filed by Leoncio Gonzales March 12, 1993 -
Rejected request and referred matter for
further action to Carl Warren & Co., the
City's Risk Manager.
5.6.2 Filed by Donald Jacob Rossier March 18, 1993 -
Reaected request and referred matter for
further action to Carl Warren & Co.
5.7 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-16: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING LOT LINE
ADJUSTMENT NO. LLA -93-001 TO ADJUST THE LOT LINE BETWEEN
LOT NO.S 72 & 73 OF TRACT 30578 AT 2846 AND 2834 WAGON
TRAIN LANE, DIAMOND BAR.
5.8 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-17: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING THE ELSMERE CANYON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
FACILITY IF PERMITTED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS INCLUDING CEQA AND NEPA.
5.9 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-18: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR GRANTING CONSENT AND
JURISDICTION TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IN THE MATTER
OF COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 10006 AND COUNTY
LIGHTING DISTRICT LLA -1 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PROJECT
NUMBER 201-86.
5.10 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-19: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ESTABLISHING A RED
CURB ON THE EAST SIDE OF SUNSET CROSSING ROAD NORTH OF
BOWER CASCADE PLACE.
5.11 AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO TO THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, THE CITIES
OF ARCADIA, AZUSA, BALDWIN PARK, BRADBURY, CLAREMONT,
COVINA, DUARTE, EL MONTE, GLENDORA, INDUSTRY, IRWINDALE,
LA HABRA HEIGHTS, LA VERNE, MONROVIA, POMONA, SAN DIMAS,
SOUTH EL MONTE, TEMPLE CITY, WALNUT, WEST COVINA AND
DIAMOND BAR TO CHANGE COUNTY REPRESENTATION ON THE
FOOTHILL TRANSIT ZONE.
5..12 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-20: RESOLUTION REGARDING THE
NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT (NAFTA) PROPOSED FOR
CONSIDERATION AND ENDORSEMENT BY FORMAL RESOLUTION OF THE
CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION AT ITS ANNUAL
BUSINESS SESSION MAY 20-23, 1993, IN PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA.
MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
5.3 WARRANT REGISTER - M/Miller requested that payment of
$25.00 to the City of La Puente, indicated on Page 9 of
the Warrant Register, be withdrawn from the Register and
carried over to the next Agenda.
It was moved by MPT/Papen, seconded by C/MacBride to
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PAGE 6
approve the Warrant Register dated April 6, 1993 in the
amount of $722,064.43 ($722,089.43 less $25.00). Motion
carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN - MPT/Papers, MacBride, Forbing, M/
Miller
NOES: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - Werner
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, CERTIFICATES, ETC.
6.1 Certificate of Appreciation/City Tile Presented to Joe
Ruzicka on behalf of former Parks and Recreation
Commissioner Pat Whelan.
6.2 Proclaimed April 8 - 24, 1993 as "National Volunteer
Week."
7. OLD BUSINESS:
7.1 POLICY FOR FUNDING TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT PUBLIC/PRIVATE
INTERSECTIONS - ICE/Wentz reported that a proposed
policy for funding traffic signals at public/private
intersections was based on recommendations of the Traffic
& Transportation Commission and comments by the Council.
The policy statement indicates that any proposed
installation of a signal for new development would be
funded 100% by the developer in an affected area. if
there is more than one developer or a potential developer
present, then they would contribute their pro rata share.
There is also a provision for inclusion of any first year
maintenance cost deemed appropriate for such a signal.
For any existing residential development currently in
place, the cost of the installation would be borne 100%
by the City. For commercial developments, the City would
fund its proportionate share for a proposed signal, as
approved by the City Council, and the commercial
establishment would bear its appropriate costs based upon
the number of legs of that intersection. Staff included
a list of signals currently identified for installation
within the City. Following approval of this policy by
the Council, staff will bring this item back at the next
Council meeting for discussion of signal locations that
could be funded out of the current budget.
ICE/Wentz, in response to M/Miller's inquiry, explained
that if a new development, for example, necessitated a
fourth leg to an existing three leg intersection that
would have eventually needed a signal, then the developer
would fund their proportionate share for that signal.
However, if the new development necessitated a signal on
an intersection that would otherwise not have needed a
signal, then the developer would fund 100% of the costs.
In response to MPT/Papen, ICE/Wentz explained that the
City receives gas tax monies for public streets, but not
for private streets because the development has the
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responsibility for full maintenance and repair of those
streets in that development; therefore, the City is
requiring them to contribute to the signal. However, at
this point, if the signal is being proposed at a location
where no new development is possible, then it is
suggested that the City fund 100% of that installation
cost, even if it is a private street.
MPT/Papen, in regard to the list of signals currently
identified for installation within the City, stated that,
in her opinion, the traffic counts don't warrant a signal
at the Shadow Canyon intersection.
C/Forbing moved, seconded by MPT/Papen to approve the
policy as presented. Motion carried 4 to 0, C/Werner
absent.
7.2 GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE MEDIAN DESIGN - CM/Belanger reported
that Dwight French & Assoc. submitted a proposal for an
additional $7,200 to their contract with the City for
design of the Golden Springs improvements from Brea
Canyon Road to Grand Avenue.
On motion made by C/Forbing, seconded by C/MacBride, it
was agreed to authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract amendment with Dwight French & Associates, Inca
to increase the amount from $57,340 to $64,540 for design
of the Golden Springs Drive median. Motion carried by
the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN - Forbing,
Miller
NOES: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - Werner
MacBride, MPT/Papen, M/
7.3 ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 02 (1993): AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR RELATING TO THE
PREVENTION AND REMOVAL OF GRAFFITI AND OTHER INSCRIBED
MATERIAL AND ESTABLISHING THE PAYMENT OF A REWARD FOR
INFORMATION LEADING TO THE CONVICTION OF GRAFFITI
INSCRIBERS - CM/Belanger reported that the first reading
was held March 16, 1993.
It was moved by MPT/Papen, seconded by C/MacBride to
waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2(1993)
relating to the prevention and removal of graffiti and
other inscribed material. Motion carried by the
following Roll Call votes
AYES: COUNCILMEN - MPT/Papen, MacBride, Forbing, M/
Miller
NOES: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - Werner
S. NEW BUSINESS:
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8.1. STATUS REPORT FROM COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE ON CODE
ENFORCEMENT - MPT/Papen reported that the subcommittee,
consisting of herself and C/MacBride, had held three
meetings attended by CDD/DeStefano, Code Enforcement
Officer Al Flores, DBIA President Bob Zirbes,
Architectural Committee member Don Ury and DBIA Director
Kathy Soles. The subcommittee's goal is to establish
minimum property maintenance requirements in order to
preserve and protect the health, safety and appearance of
neighborhoods. It is anticipated that there will be an
Ordinance before the Council in about 30 to 45 days.
9. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as matters
can be heard.
9.1 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 50519, ZONING CHANGE NO. 91--1
AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 91-2 - CDD/DeStefano reported
that Council directed staff, at the March 16, 1993 public
hearing to respond to a variety of issues concerning the
site plan, the building foot print configuration,
pedestrian/vehicular circulation, open space issues,
interior floor plan concerns and other issues. Council
also created a subcommittee, which met March 23, 1993, to
review the applicant's revised drawings responding to the
Council's comments. The applicant, Diamond Development
Company, as represented by Dr. Crowley, requested
approval to subdivide a 2.3 acre site located on Torito
Lane into 34 individual ownership lots/units and three
(3) common lots to change the zone classification from
C-1 (Restricted Business) to Zone R-3-(15) U (Limited
Multiple Residence) and to obtain design review of the
architecture, exterior treatments and site plan. The
following revisions had been made since March 16: access
and circulation were redesigned to provide one point of
access from Torito Ln; short drive significantly increase
the amount of open space areas, saving all but one
specimen tree on the site; reduction of nonpermeable area
within the project; and the revised project incorporates
a common recreation area, including a spa with a very
similar design previously reviewed by the Council; 16
guest spaces are provided; and 68 garage spaces are
provided for the 34 units "The following improvements to
the architecture, site plan and floor plans were also
made: addition of a bathroom on the first floor with two
on the second floor; each home has about 1,350 sq. ft. of
habitable space, a two car enclosed garage with automatic
garage door openers, a location in the garage for refuse
containers, each unit includes a private enclosed patio;
the architectural treatment incorporates a contemporary
theme, changing the roof line to a continuous ridge for
each of the six buildings; the project will incorporate
S -tile roofs, stucco, iron work and ceramic tile accents;
and all four sides of each building now incorporates all
of the architectural features. The subcommittee was
pleased with the work put into the project by the
applicant and the applicant satisfactorily responded to
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a variety of technical issues raised by staff.
ICE/Wentz reported that the conditions placed on the
tract map by the Department of Public Works was discussed
with the applicant. The following conditions were agreed
upon: improvements will be limited to Torito Ln. because
it will be significantly impacted during construction;
improvement to that street is required prior to issuance
of the certificate of occupancy for the project; the
applicant could include those improvements to the street
himself, as long as it is completed to the satisfaction
of the City; and a condition is recommended requiring a
bond, based primarily upon the traffic report that
indicated that the warrant for the proposed signal were
at best borderline, to fund one leg of that signal at
that particular street.
MPT/Papen requested that there be a condition indicating
the amount of trees the applicant must plant and include
the percentage that should be larger than 15 gallons.
There should also be a condition that requires the
applicant to install automatic garage door openers.
M/Miller requested that the conditions indicate that unit
#20 is to have an 8 ft. set back, and that unit #6 is to
have a 10 ft. set back. Furthermore, the bottom two
elevations indicated in the report would be applicable to
the project, not the upper right corner elevation. He
then expressed approval of the changes made to the floor
plan, the setback improvements, allowing independent
trash service and increase in the number of guest parking
spaces. He questioned requiring the applicant to
contribute a third of the costs for a signal since the
development does not contribute that percentage of impact
to the traffic. it would seem that 50% of a third of the
costs for the signal, or a $20,000 fee without bonding,
would be adequate for the amount of impact added to the
area. Council concurred.
M/Miller opened the Public Hearing.
James Roberts, 829 Silver Fir Rd., suggested that the
Council postpone decision on this development until the
General Plan has been revised.
Martha Bruske, 600 S. Great Bend Dr., expressed the
following concerns: density, increased crime and the
current number of vacant condo units in the City.
Applicant Ron Crowley, pointed out that the traffic
analysis conducted on the 80 unit project indicated that
the impact would be 2.4% on the peak traffic flow, and on
the 34 unit project, it would be 1.2% of the total flow.
He requested that condition #9, the $20,000 cash
contribution or the bond, be deleted. All other
conditions are acceptable.
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With no further testimony offered, M/Miller closed the
Public Hearing.
ICE/Wentz, in response to MPT/Papen, stated that the
traffic report indicated that though the need for a
signal is marginal, it was recommended that a signal be
installed because of sight distance concerns. It is
staff's opinion that at this time a signal was not
warranted, taking into consideration the project's
proximity to Diamond Bar Blvd., and with some other minor
improvements at the intersection of Torito/Golden Springs
that would take care of some of the sight distance
concerns. However, some contribution is warranted
because there is some impact, and a $20,000 impact fee
would cover any necessary costs for future improvements.
CDD/DeStefano, in response to MPT/Papen's inquiry
regarding a tree count, stated that, at this time, there
is not a specific count of the number of trees being
proposed. However, none of the trees proposed would be
any less than 15 gallon, and some will be at least 24"
box.
Dr. Crowley indicated that he would be willing to meet
with staff when doing the landscaping in order to
coordinate some of these items.
M/Miller suggested that a condition be added that indi-
cates that staff can increase the landscaping requirement
up to 50% of what is shown. Council concurred.
ACA/Curley suggested that the Council set a 50% increase,
giving staff the discretion to reduce it if necessary.
CDD/DeStefano reviewed the added conditions as suggested
by the Council: condition #9 of the Vesting Tentative
Map and condition #24 of the Development Review would be
amended to assess $20,000 for the impact fee at Golden
Spgs. and Torito Ln; a new condition #29 to the Vesting
Tentative Map and new condition #43 of the Development
Review, that outlines the applicant's responsibility to
provide a revised landscape plan that increases the size
and quantity by 50%, providing for a variety of plants
species and tree sizes, giving staff the discretion to
reduce it if necessary; and new condition #44 of the
Development Review indicating that the applicant shall
install automatic garage door openers for each unit.
ACA/Curley, in response to the issue raised regarding the
lack of a General Plan, stated that it was the under-
standing of the City Attorney's Office that the inten-
tions of Ord. No. 4 allows the Council's actions on this
matter. However, the Council can direct the attorney's
office to pursue, with the court, a declaratory relief,
or any appropriate action that would gain the confirma-
tion that this action is in fact supported by Ord. No. 4.
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MPT/Papen suggested that it may also be appropriate to
include the Yellow Brick Road Project as well indicating
the kinds of action taken by the City Council while
operating under Ordinance No. 4.
ACA/Curley explained that all of the Council's approvals
would be presented to demonstrate the scope of activity
in the application of Ordinance No. 4, and the belief
that it so supports such actions. The attorney will
attempt to portray the entire scope of development, past,
present and future, with the request of the court that
the uncertainty over Ordinance No. 4 puts these actions
in jeopardy which is detrimental to the applicant, the
public and the City, and that on that basis, there is a
need for a positive set of guiding regulations on
Ordinance No. 4.
The City Council concurred to so direct the City
Attorney's Office to approach the court for declaratory
relief on these issues.
It was moved by MPT/Papen, seconded by C/MacBride to
adopt Resolution No. 93-21 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 50519 FOR THE
SUBDIVISION OF A 2.3 ACRE SITE INTO 3 COMMON LOTS AND 34
CONDOMINIUMS LOCATED AT 23575 GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE,
DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN - MPT/Papen, MacBride, Forbing, M/
Miller
NOES: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - Werner
It was moved by MPT/Papen, seconded by C/MacBride to
adopt Resolution No. 93-22 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 91-2 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF A 34 UNIT CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX ON A 2.3 ACRE SITE
LOCATED AT 23575 GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR,
CALIFORNIA, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN -- MPT/Papen, MacBride, Forbing, M/
Miller
NOES: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - Werner
It was moved by MPT/Papen, seconded by C/MacBride, to
waive full reading and adopt for first reading Ordinance
No. 3(1993) entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR BY RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY, HEREIN DESCRIBED, FROM THE C-1 (RESTRICTED
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COMMERCIAL) ZONE TO THE R -3-(15)U (LIMITED MULTIPLE
RESIDENCE, 15 UNITS MAXIMUM PER GROSS ACRE) ZONE, (ZONE
CHANGE NO. 91-1). Motion carried by the following Roll
Call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN - MPT/Papen, MacBride, Forbing, M/
Miller
NOES: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - Werner
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS: C/Forbing requested that the Council
adjourn the meeting in memory of Don Nardella.
CM/Belanger announced that the City's 4th Birthday Celebration
will be held April 18, 1993 at Peterson Park starting at 2:30
p.m.
CDD/DeStefano stated that there is a community workshop on the
revision of the General Plan, scheduled for April 21, 1993
from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., to discuss the introduction to
the process and issue identification; an identical community
workshop is scheduled for April 24, 1993 from 9:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m. for those that cannot attend the first meeting.
Another community workshop is scheduled for April 28, 1993
from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and May 1, 1993 from 9:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m. to discuss policy options. The specific location
of the workshops will be available in a few days. The public
hearing process before the City Council is anticipated to
begin Wednesday nights beginning May 12, 1993 through May 26,
1993. The goal of the revision program is to amend the
General Plan policies and programs, particularly land use and
transportation, to ensure that they reflect the community's
visions. The public may submit written comments if they are
unable to attend the meetings. All of the City Council Public
Hearings will be held at the AQMD Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.
C/MacBride requested CM/Belanger to review what a citizen
should do if an unrest should occur in our community due to a
decision made in the Rodney King case.
CM/Belanger stated that the County of L.A. , in anticipation of
a possibility of further unrest, has determined that the Court
will delay the verdict for some period of time in order to be
able to gear up for possible problems. If a person in this
community or any community observes acts of civil disobed-
ience, arson, etc., they should dial 911 as soon as possible
to contact the proper authorities.
C/Forbing announced that the Diamond Bar Lions Club is having
an Easter Egg Hunt April 10, 1993 at 10:00 a.m. at Summit
Ridge Park.
11. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct,
the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. in memory of former
Councilman and Community Volunteer Donald Nardella.
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