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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER
TO RELEASE RESTRVCTED USE AREAS
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WHEREAS, some parcels in a subdivision have a Restricted Use Area ("RUA")
designation that is recorded on the Final Map; and
WHEREAS, the RUA designation restricts the construction of structures on that
portion of the parcel with the RUA designation; and
WHEREAS, the RUA designation is reserved on parcels or where it is known that
a geotechnical hazard exists or in situations in which a geological study has not been
conducted to evidence that a geological hazard does not exist; and
WHEREAS, a RUA designation can be requested for removal in whole or part by
the owner of the parcel provided that a geological and geotechnical study is prepared
which supports the conclusion that a geotechnical hazard does not exist in the area
proposed for release; and
WHEREAS, if the Public Works Director/City Engineer agrees the study's analysis
supports the conclusion that a geotechnical hazard does not exist in the area proposed
for release and construction of structures in such area does not pose a danger, the RUA
can be removed in whole or part through a record release of the RUA; and
WHEREAS, the past process has been to bring a resolution for adoption by the
City Council to release the RUA; and
WHEREAS, the City Council solely relies on the technical expertise of the Public
Works Director/City Engineer in deciding whether to adopt such a resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the Public Works Director/City
Engineer to release RUAs upon a finding that a geotechnical hazard does not exist
without having to seek the concurrence of the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Diamond Bar does hereby authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to release
RUAs upon a finding that a geotechnical hazard does not exist with the area of the RUA
designation proposed for release and to record a written instrument with the Los Angeles
County Recorder releasing the RUA.
Resolution No. 2021-13
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 20t" day of April, 2021.
ancy A. li"yo"Yo,` Mayor
ATTEST:
I, Kristina Santana, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar, California, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Diamond Bar, California, at its regular meeting held on the
20t" day of April, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chou,
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Liu, Tye, MPT/Low, M/Lyons
Kristina