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STUDY SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
SEPTEMBER 17, 1991
5:10 - 6:15 P.M. - STUDY SESSION:
SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT (SRRE) - Asst. to City
Mgr. Troy Butzlaff introduced Dave Polis, Project Manager, Emcon
Associates, and Michael Huls, Associate Project Manager, R.I.S.,
consultants to the San Gabriel Valley Waste Management Joint Powers
Authority. The two firms jointly produced the draft SRRE.
Mr. Polis stated that information gathered for the SRRE was
obtained from the haulers, commercial recyclers serving the area
and a mail survey to all the JPA cities and that the data regarding
composition of the waste came from the waste characterization
study.
Following Mr. Polis' review of the document, Mr. Huls stated that
the consultants approached AB939 in two phases. The first phase
included examination of solid waste generated, disposed of and
converted and the second phase was to evaluate the actual devel-
opment of the report including new programs, how to address
programs currently available and how to augment the existing rate
Of 10%. Five of the report's eleven chapters deal with "action
components" which include source reduction, recycling, composting,
special waste and education. Monitoring and evaluation of the
programs is an extremely crucial element of the process. Regard-
ing funding, Mr. Polis stated that the estimated costs for imple-
mentation of the program were compiled by using the figures in
each component --source reduction, recycling, composting and special
waste --and determining one-time costs, capital costs for the first
five years and actual annual costs. He suggested that the City
research landfill tipping fees to determine what sites may be less
expensive than others in the coming years.
C/Papen expressed concern that the document did not appear to
recommend implementation of cooperative regional approaches as
indicated in the goals of the JPA, there was no reference to the
City's membership in the L.A. County Sanitation District and the
funding outlined in Chapter 9 indicated the cost of a short term
program as approximately $750,000. This amount added to the costs
paid for by residents for curbside pickup would result in a total
cost to the City of approximately $3.5 million. She inquired into
which of the three alternatives would give the highest diversion
rate and could be implemented within six months and indicated that
a landfill greenwaste disposal program was not included although
earlier reports stated that greenwaste would be diverted to
construct insulation and to replace clean dirt in the landfill.
C/Nardella stated that the report should include a discussion
regarding long-range capabilities of current facilities and
-- indicate what will be done when any facility is no longer capable
of handling the waste stream.
MPT/Kim requested prioritizing of alternatives showing which should
be done on a short term basis as well as some type of phasing
program to reach these goals.
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C/Papen suggested formation of a sub -committee to include Council,
staff and Planning Commissioners to meet within the next few weeks
with local haulers for discussion of programs which could be
quickly implemented and which would best meet the needs of their
customers. The committee would recommend to the Council which of
the 59 alternatives should be implemented by January 1, 1992.
MPT/Kim suggested that: 1) the consultants discuss the programs
with local haulers, 2) meet with staff to discuss financing, 3)
schedule a study session to discuss programs and 4) forming a
citizens committee for further study.
M/Forbing appointed C/Papen and himself to meet with the haulers,
staff and consultants to recommend methods for immediate imple-
mentation and requested that the consultants recommend others to be
included such as representatives from the scrap industry, etc.
Following discussion, staff was directed to notice the forty-five
day review period beginning September 18, 1991 and schedule a
Public Hearing for October 29, 1991 at 7:00 p.m.
M/Forbing adjourned the Study Session at 6:15 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER: M/Forbing called the meeting to
order at 6:25 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, W.V.U.S.D., 880 S. Lemon
Avenue, Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The audience was led in the Pledge
of Allegiance by CM/Van Nort.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Forbing, Mayor Pro Tem Kim,
Councilmen Papen and Nardella. C/
Werner was excused.
Also present were Robert L. Van
Nort, City Manager; Terrence L.
Belanger, Assistant City Manager;
Andrew V. Arczynski, City Attorney;
James DeStefano, Community
Development Director; Sid Mousavi,
Public Works Director/City Engineer
and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk.
2. COUNCIL COMMENTS: C/Papen reported that on September
12, she attended a County -wide hearing regarding gang problems
sponsored by Sheriff Block. As a result, she requested that staff
contact the Walnut Unified School District to discuss expansion of
their recreation program in January to include intra -mural sports
programs for "at risk" junior high students in cooperation with the
Sheriff's Department and the City.
C/Nardella requested that staff contact the Walnut Valley Unified
School District to discuss increased fees charged for use of fields
by local sports organizations.
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M/Forbing announced that the Ranch Festival Parade, beginning on
Grand Ave. and traveling south on Diamond Bar Blvd., will start at
9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 28th. The Festival itself will
run from Friday, September 27 through Sunday, September 29 in the
Gateway Corporate Center.
3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None offered.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Papen moved, MPT/Kim seconded, to
approve the Consent Calendar with correction to the City Council
Minutes of September 3, 1991 (Item 4.2) and award of bid for
traffic signal installation to Hovey Electric (Item 4.7). With
the following Roll Call vote, the motion carried:
AYES: COUNCILMEN - Nardella, Papen, MPT/Kim, M/Forbing
NOES: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - Werner
4.1 SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS:
4.1.1 PLANNING COMMISSION - September 23, 1991 -
W.V.U.S.D Board Room, 880 S. Lemon Ave.
4.1.2 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - September 26,
1991 - 7:00 p.m., Community Room, 1061 Grand
4.1.3 DIAMOND BAR RANCH FESTIVAL - September 27, 28
and 29, 1991 - Gateway Corporate Center
4.1.4 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - October 1, 1991 - 6:00
P.m., W.V.U.S.D. Board Room, 880 S. Lemon Ave.
4.2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
4.2.1 REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3, 1991 -
approved as corrected.
4.3 WARRANT REGISTER -
4.3.1 Approved Warrant Register dated September 17,
1991 in the amount of $269,717.38.
4.4 TREASURER'S REPORT -
4.4.1 RECEIVED AND FILED TREASURER'S REPORT FOR
MONTH OF JULY, 1991.
4.5 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES -
4.5.1 FILED BY CARLA CLAYTON - Denied.
4.6 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 91-43B: A RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE APPROPRIATION
LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991-92 FOR THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 9 OF TITLE
1 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE, UNDER PROTEST.
4.7 AWARDED BID FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION - Grand
Avenue at Rolling Knoll Road - Hove Electric is Co., the
lowest responsible bidder, in an amount not to exceed
$49,749.00.
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5.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - PROCLAMATIONS# CERTIFICATES# ETC.:
5.1 PROCLAIMED WEEK OF 9/27 TO 10/4/91 AS "WORLD SUMMIT FOR
CHILDREN" WEEK.
5.2 PROCLAIMED OCTOBER, 1991 AS "ESCROW" MONTH.
5.3 PROCLAIMED WEEK OF 9/23 TO 9/27/91 AS "RIDESHARE" WEEK.
5.4 BIRTHDAY WISHES TO C/NARDELLA - M/Forbing announced that
this was C/Nardella's birthday and asked that everyone
sing "Happy Birthday" to him.
C/Nardella introduced his wife, Irene and invited
everyone to share birthday cake.
RECESS: M/Forbing recessed the meeting at 6:32 p.m.
RECONVENE: M/Forbing reconvened the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
5.5 CALTRANS PRESENTATION - CE/Mousavi reported that staff
discussed with CalTrans improvement of the 56/60 fwy.
interchange as well as construction of additional ramps
and lanes connecting to relays between the Counties of
Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Orange, within the City
of Diamond Bar. He introduced Mr. Rollie Rothbart, Chief
of the Project Studies Branch of CalTrans and Haruto
Niyataki, also representing CalTrans.
Mr. Rothbart discussed the progress of the study being
conducted on the 57/60 fwy. interchange and addition of
an HOV lane. These projects will be recommended for
inclusion in the stip list to be adopted in 1992. The
study is limited to the area between Brea Canyon Rd. to
the San Bernardino County line on Route 60 and from the
Orange County line south of the 60 freeway on 57. He
further stated that one of the major problems is that
those persons entering the 57 fwy. must cross three lanes
of traffic to attempt to travel westbound on the 60 fwy.
In addition, accessing HOV lanes between the two freeways
could be solved via a bridge connecting these lanes.
In response to C/NardellaIs question, Mr. Rothbart stated
that sound readings would be taken and walls would be
erected if noise levels increased by the addition of a
bridge. He estimated that the design phase for the
stated improvements would begin in 1994 and with
environmental clearance required, construction would not
begin for three to five years following design.
C/Papen requested a copy of the 1992 stip list showing
Diamond Bar's priority number.
M/Forbing asked if there was a study on a sound wall in
the PSR for the HOV lane at the 57 from Orange County
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north to coincide with construction of the HOV lane. He
asked that a copy of the study be sent to staff.
Mr. Rothbart stated that the project would not be opened
until a sound wall was constructed. He added that the
57/60 interchange had only been studied for a couple of
months and that two areas had been identified for
improvement. It is hoped that, by spring of 1992, a
complete study will outline alternatives with the
ultimate improvement being a complete reconstruction of
the interchange and separation of the two freeways. He
further stated that he would be happy to come back and
address the Council at a later time to discuss the
progress as well as work with staff.
Mrs. Melon, residing in the vicinity of Brea Canyon Road
and Cold Springs, requested consideration of construction
of a sound wall on the 57 freeway.
Jim Paul, 1269 Ahtena Dr., representing Joe Johnston,
stated that a sound study had not been conducted since
1982.
Red Calkins, 240 Eagle Nest, asked for the name of the
engineer who designed the 57/60 interchange.
C/Papen stated that Council had previously met with Mr.
Johnston and indicated their support. She further stated
that she had discussed this issue with a representative
of Supervisor Dana who pledged to contact CalTrans on
behalf of the residents to determine whether funding for
the sound wall could be provided before 1998.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as matters
can be heard.
6.1 ORDINANCE NO. 6(1991): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REPEALING THE ENTIRETY OF
TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE AS HERETOFORE
ADOPTED AND ADDING A NEW TITLE 27 ADOPTING AND ADDING A
NEW TITLE 27 ADOPTING, BY REFERENCE, THE "NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE," 1990 EDITION, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS,
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND EXCEPTIONS, INCLUDING FEES AND
PENALTIES.
M/Forbing opened the Public Hearing.
With no testimony offered, M/Forbing closed the Public
Hearing.
MPT/Kim moved, C/Nardella seconded to approve for first
reading by title only and waive further reading,
Ordinance No. 6(1991) adopting the National Electrical
Code, 1990 Edition. With the following Roll Call vote,
motion carried:
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AYES: COUNCILMEN - Papen, Nardella, MPT/Kim, M/Forbing
NOES: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - Werner
6.2 ORDINANCE NO. 22A(1989): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING ORDINANCE
22(1989) ESTABLISHING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS FOR
CERTAIN CITY STREETS BY THE ADDITION OF CHINO HILLS
PARKWAY AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PRIMA FACIE SPEED
LIMIT THEREFORE.
M/Forbing opened the Public Hearing.
With no testimony offered, M/Forbing closed the Public
Hearing.
In response to C/Nardella's question, CE/Mousavi stated
that the speed limit would remain the same and that the
Ordinance would enhance enforcement efforts.
C/Nardella moved, C/Papen seconded to approve for first
reading by title only and waive further reading,
Ordinance No. 22A(1989) establishing prima facie speed
limits. With the following Roll Call vote, motion
carried:
AYES: COUNCILMEN - Nardella, Papen, MPT/Kim, M/Forbing
NOES: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - Werner
6.3 RESOLUTION NO. 91-61: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REQUESTING AN EXTENSION OF
TIME FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE GENERAL PLAN - CDD/DeStefano
gave an overview of what has transpired in processing the
Plan and stated that the Planning Commission, as well as
the Council, received comments regarding the need for
public participation in the planning process by use of
marketing of the document distribution and consideration
of re-establishing GPAC for review of the document one
more time. In order to continue with the process, the
following are needed: comments from certain public
agencies with -respect to the housing element, review by
the City's planning consultants on the General Plan
effort and additional public input into the process.
M/Forbing opened the Public Hearing.
With no testimony offered, M/Forbing closed the Public
Hearing.
C/Papen moved, MPT/Kim seconded to adopt Resolution No.
91-61 requesting an extension of time in order to provide
sufficient public review for the General Plan and direct
staff to forward an application to the State. With the
following Roll Call vote, motion carried:
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AYES: COUNCILMEN - Papen, Nardella, MPT/Kim, M/Forbing
NOES: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - Werner
6.4 ORDINANCE NO. 14-B(1990): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR EXTENDING THE TERM OF
AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 14 (1990)
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 65858 AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -
CA/Arczynski stated that Council adopted Ordinance No.
14-A (1990) dealing with an interim ordinance pertaining
to hillside grading and related standards for properties
with slopes in excess of 10%. He recommended adoption of
an urgency Ordinance to extend Ordinance 14A for one more
year and explained that a unanimous vote would be
required.
M/Forbing opened the Public Hearing.
With no testimony offered, M/Forbing closed the Public
Hearing.
C/Papen moved, MPT/Kim seconded to adopt Ordinance No.
14-B(1990) extending the Interim Hillside Management
Ordinance No. 14(1990).
With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried:
AYES: COUNCILMEN - Nardella, Papen, MPT/Kim, M/Forbing
NOES: COUNCILMEN - None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - Werner
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None offered.
8. CLOSED SESSION: There being no further business to
discuss, M/Forbing adjourned the meeting to Closed Session for
discussion of Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9 and
Personnel, Government Code Section 54957.6 at 8:50 p.m.
9. ADJOURNMENT: M/Forbing reconvened the meeting at 9:05
p.m. and declared that, during Closed Session, the Council
authorized the City Attorney to file an Amicus Brief in the matter
Of City of Highland vs County of San Bernardino regarding property
taxes.
With no further business to conduct, M/For!-Ang._adjourned the
meeting at 9:05 p.m.
ATTEST: L DA BURGESS,- City Clerk
Mayor