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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/02/1993 Minutes - Regular Meeting1. 2. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR FEBRUARY 2, 1993 CLOSED SESSION: 5:00 p.m. No reportable action taken. Litigation - G.C. Sec. 54956.9 Personnel - G.C. Sec. 54957.6 CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M. M/Miller called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at the AQMD, 21865 E. Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by M/Miller. INVOCATION: The invocation was given by Reverend Mark Hopper of the Evangelical Free Church of Diamond Bar. ROLL CALL: Mayor Miller, Mayor Pro Tem Papen and Councilmen Forbing, MacBride and Werner. Also present were Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Andrew V. Arczynski, City Attorney; George Wentz, Interim City Engineer; James DeStefano, Community Development Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Janet Spatz, representing Jones Intercable, 20965 Lycoming, presented the City a check in the amount of $68,284.70 for the franchise fee. At the request of MPT/Papen, Ms. Spatz explained that there are two tier services being offered: Basic and Basic plus. Those currently subscribing to the Limited Basic program will receive a reduction in rate from $21.00 to $14.75, and those currently receiving Basic Plus, will remain $23.75. Red Calkins, 240 Eagle Nest Dr., expressed opposition to the proposed MRF station to be located at the junction of Valley Blvd. and Grand Ave. The project will increase traffic, pollution and the rodent population and reduce property values in the area. Oscar Law, 21511 Pathfinder Rd., that there should be a lane dedicated for emergency access at all times across Pathfinder Bridge so that Station 119 can service the south end of the City. Curtis Postel, 531 N. Deep Hill Rd., expressed opposition to the City of Industry's proposed MRF station at the north end of the City and encouraged everyone to attend a public hearing in the City of Industry, Thursday, February 11, 1993 at 8:30 a.m., to oppose the project. CM/Belanger stated that staff will send notices of the hearing to affected homeowners and notify residents of a possible meeting with the consultant, Mr. Lancaster, so their concerns can be heard. FEBRUARY 2, 1993 PAGE 2 C/Werner, with Council concurrence, suggested that the Council convene a special meeting on February 9, 1993 to consider approving a resolution of opposition to be drafted by staff and to designate a spokesperson of this Council. Don Schad, 1624 Shaded Wood Rd., questioned the procedure taken in reviewing the Tree Ordinance, presented and unanimously denied by the Council last year. He stated that it is necessary to preserve the California Oak, Sycamore, Black Walnut and Pepper tree, which are our native trees. C/Werner suggested that the Council convene a special review session to restudy the tree ordinance or a modified version. MPT/Papen pointed out the City had received a $569,000 grant from the State to plant 5,500 trees along the 60 freeway within the next year. 1,000 of these will be oak trees which will benefit Diamond Bar and surrounding communities as well. C/Forbing stated that CalTrans is sponsoring a ceremony on Friday, February 19, 1993 at 1:30 p.m. at Peterson Park to announce the start of the planting of the trees in the City. He pointed out that many of the trees planted were planted as part of the original ranch development. A replacement ratio ._ of over 2:1 is futile for oak trees since they are quite sensitive and tend to die in urban areas such as ours. Don Gravdahl, 23988 Minnequa, stated that the Council's study session to review the tree ordinance was open to the public, and everyone had an opportunity to respond. The tree ordinance as written was too restrictive and was a detriment to the average citizen. Warren Wright, Team Sergeant, Walnut Sheriff Station, stated that two additional juveniles were recently arrested over the weekend for placing graffiti on walls on Prospectors Rd., north of Golden Springs. 14 persons have been arrested due to placement of graffiti since December 15, 1992. 4. COUNCIL COMMENTS: MPT/Papen reported that she had represented the City at the Grand Opening of the Metro Redline, the subway system in Los Angeles. It is anticipated that the metro link station at the City's border with the City of Industry at Brea Canyon Rd. will open this summer. Staff will make a presentation regarding transit opportunities available in the community at a future meeting. M/Miller stated that he was informed by an individual who witnessed the arrest for graffiti that the response time by the Sheriff station was immediate. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Werner requested that Items 5.3 and 5.10 be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar. C/Forbing moved, C/MacBride seconded to approve the Consent Calendar as presented with the exclusion of Items 5.3 and 5.10. With the FEBRUARY 2, 1993 PAGE 3 following Roll Call vote, motion carried: AYES: COUNCILMEN - Forbing, Werner, MacBride, MPT/Papen, M/Miller NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None 5.1 SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 5.1.1 Planning Commission - February 8, 1993 - 7:00 p.m. - AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.1.2 Traffic & Transportation Commission - February 11, 1993 - 6:30 p.m., AQMD Hearing Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.,1.3 PRESIDENT'S HOLIDAY - February 15, 1993 - CITY OFFICES CLOSED 5.1.4 City Council Meeting - February 16, 1993 - 6:00 p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 5.2.1 Amendment to Page 13 of Regular Meeting of December 15, 1992 - Approved as submitted. 5.2.2 Regular Meeting of January 19, 1993 - Approved as submitted. 5.4 TREASURER'S REPORT - December, 1992 - Received & filed. 5.5 TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting of. December 10, 1992 - Received & filed. 5.6 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES: 5.6.1 Regular Meeting of November 23, 1992 - Received & filed. 5.6.2 Site Tour Master Plan/Study Session/Regular Meeting of December 14, 1992 - Received & filed. 5.7 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - Filed by Linda Roseli January 20, 1993. Rejected request and referred matter for further action to Carl Warren & Co., the City's Risk Manager. 5.8 ACCEPTANCE OF THE INSTALLATION OF PARKWAY TREES IN THE CITY - Accepted the installation of parkway trees by Artistic Landscape & Engineering, Inc. and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. 5.9 ACCEPTANCE OF LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS ON TEMPLE AVENUE IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR - Accepted landscape improvements on Temple Ave. performed by Liquid Flow Engineering, Inc. and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. 5.11 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-02: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR SUPPORTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. FEBRUARY 2, 1993 PAGE 4 5.12 FULL PERFORMANCE BOND EXONERATION FOR CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX AT 800 S. GRAND AVENUE, TRACT 51079 - Following discussion, it was moved by C/Forbing, seconded by C/MacBride to approve exoneration of the Faithful Performance Bond posted for off-site improvements at 800 S. Grand Ave. in the amount of $100,000. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN - Forbing, MacBride, MPT/Papen, M/ Miller NOES: COUNCILMEN - Werner ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR: 5.3 WARRANT REGISTER - C/Werner stated that it was his understanding that the Council had decided that, due to the City's economic situation and major cutbacks by the State, all Sister City activities, and other such trips, would not be paid for by City funds. C/Forbing responded that, since this is the most informative meeting on the Sister City program, he would recommend that the Council send C/MacBride. In most cases, City funds are not spent on Sister City programs, but are funded through contributions, in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce, for the benefit of the community. MPT/Papen pointed out that the decision to reduce Council travel, made during budget sessions, was a precautionary measure because of uncertainty of whether the City's budget would balance as a result of State cuts. Since the budget is balanced and monies are available for this trip, the travel allowance should be reinstated. There is also a policy that each Councilmember has a budget of $1,000 a year in which to attend conferences for committee assignments or legislative interests. C/MacBride stated that he was unaware of the Council's consensus to not go beyond the confines of the City, and is willing to drop this item, if it is the Council's decision. Motion was made by C/Forbing, seconded by MPT/Papen to approve the Warrant Register. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote. AYES: COUNCILMEN: Forbing, Werner, MacBride, MPT/ Papen, M/Miller NOES: COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None C/MacBride stated that he would like the record to show his abstention from voting for approval of his FEBRUARY 2, 1993 PAGE 5 attendance at a Sister City conference in San Diego; however, he did not wish to record his abstention from approval of all other Warrant Register items. C/Werner asked that the record reflect his "no" vote on approval of the request for attendance at a Sister City conference in San Diego; however, C/Werner did not wish to vote against approval of all other Warrant Register items. 5.10 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-03: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO PURCHASE CERTAIN ITEMS ON THE CITY'S BEHALF. C/Werner explained that he requested this matter be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar to announce that the City is looking into acquiring an alternative energy vehicle at no cost to the City through a State Program and grants. This is an example of the City's efforts to become fuel efficient. It was moved by C/Werner, seconded by MPT/Papen to adopt Resolution No. 93-03 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO PURCHASE CERTAIN ITEMS ON THE CITY'S BEHALF. Motion carried unanimously by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN - Werner, MacBride, Forbing, MPT/ Papen, M/Miller NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, CERTIFICATES, ETC. 6.1 PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 1993 AS YMCA MONTH - M/Miller presented the proclamation to Jerry White, Branch Director of the YMCA. 6.2 CERTIFICATES OF COMMENDATION - M/Miller presented Certificates of Commendation to Patrice Halstead, Suzanne Bradshaw, Hoshang Rastravan and Joe Ingram for their efforts in helping apprehend a robbery suspect at the Bank of America on Sunday, November 22, 1992. 7. OLD BUSINESS: 7.1 RESOLUTION NO. 93-04: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF METAL BEAM GUARD RAILING ALONG THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF GRAND AVENUE AT ROLLING KNOLL ROAD, IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND FEBRUARY 2, 1993 PAGE 6 DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS - MPT/Papen excused herself from discussion of this item because she resides within a 500 foot radius of the indicated neighborhood. ICE/Wentz reported that the Council directed staff, at the December 15, 1992 meeting, to prepare the bid spec- ifications for the installation of metal beam guard railing, basically for a portion to extend from the wall to Rolling Knoll Drive, and to evaluate the possi- bility of extending the guard rail to approximately Country View Drive. A bid specification has been prepared, with alternative bid items, as well as an alternative for the City to provide salvaged steel beam guardrail through CalTrans, at nominal cost. John Willwerth, residing at 23922 Gold Nugget inquired why one of the options limits the guard rail to 250 ft. ICE/Wentz explained that, looking purely at the accident history, staff's recommendation was only to consider installation of guard rail to just beyond Rolling Knoll, which is approximately 250 feet. Staff also looked at the option of extending that guard rail the full length to Country View. Once bids are received, a formal presentation will be brought back to the Council. Mr. Willwerth pointed out that the accident report was not accurate and there were other accidents that have occurred that the City is not aware of. Patricia Ayoub, residing at 23656 E. Gold Nugget Ave., stated that it is imperative for the neighborhood, that the Council consider the 2,400 feet of guard rail. The information regarding the unrecorded accidents will be provided to staff. It was moved by C/Werner, seconded by C/Forbing to adopt Resolution No. 93-04 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF METAL BEAM GUARD RAILING ALONG THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF GRAND AVENUE AT ROLLING KNOLL ROAD, IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN - Werner, Forbing, MacBride, M/ Miller NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENTS COUNCILMEN - None ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEN - MPT/Papen FEBRUARY 2, 1993 PAGE 7 7.2 SOLID WASTE PERMITS - CM/Belanger reported that staff has received executed contracts from four solid waste firms related to the collection and disposal of solid waste. The contractors have a 30 -day period, after the submittal of their contracts, to provide the necessary supporting documents. 8. NEW BUSINESS: 8.1 BOND COUNSEL SELECTION FOR SEWER DISTRICT - M/Miller stated that, although he lives outside the 500 foot radius of the indicated area, he would excuse himself from discussion of this item to avoid any perceived conflict of interest. CM/Belanger reported that the City Attorney, the City Engineer and he had interviewed four law firms, Brown, Divan & Hentscheke; Jones Hall Hill & White; Best, Best & Krieger, and Arter, Hadden, Lawler, Felix & Hall, for selection of bond counsel related to the proposed "Country Estates" Sewer Assessment District. He recom- mended selection of the firm of Brown, Divan & Hentscheke to provide these services to the City. The contract will be on a contingency basis, with an estimated fee of approximately $20,000 to be paid at the time that the district is actually formed. Any of the costs accrued by the City prior to formation of the district are allowable for reimbursement through the bond issue related to the construction of improvements within the district. C/Forbing moved, seconded by C/MacBride to approve selection of Brown, Divan & Hentscheke as bond counsel for the proposed "Country Estates Sewer Assessment District." AYES: COUNCILMEN - Forbing, MacBride, Werner, MPT/ Papen NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEN - M/Miller 8.2 RIGHT TURN OVERLAP SIGNALIZATION ON DIAMOND BAR BLVD. AT GRAND AVE. - ICE/Wentz reported that a right turn arrow signal for motorists traveling northbound on Diamond Bar Blvd. and attempting to make right turns at Grand Ave. was proposed to improve traffic circulation at the intersection of Diamond Bar Blvd. and Grand Avenue. This matter was discussed and approved by the Traffic & Transportation Commission on January 14, 1993. It was also discussed that this right turn overlap signalization would influence motorists to use the Diamond Bar Blvd./Grand Ave. intersection instead of driving through neighborhood streets. FEBRUARY 2, 1993 PAGE 8 CM/Belanger, in response to C/Werner, stated that there are no funds available from the Grand Ave. mitigation funds to fund this project. He recommended that gas tax funds be used to install this signal. ICE/Wentz pointed out that motorists seeking to turn right on Grand Ave., from northbound Diamond Bar Blvd. during that time of day are probably predominately non -Diamond Bar residents. In response to MPT/Papen's inquiry, CA/Arczynski stated that she may participate in discussion of this matter even though she lives within a block of that intersection because the Council is not discussing a substantial public improvement. Following discussion, ICE/Wentz stated: 1) that residents leaving the Ralphs Center can exit right on Diamond Bar Blvd. and make a U-turn back to the Diamond Bar Blvd./ Grand Ave. intersection; 2) the number of counts or preliminary information indicate that there is not a significant amount of pedestrian traffic that would be impacted by this signal; there will still be a safe interval for pedestrians to cross; there is a possi- bility, both north and south of Grand Ave., that the shopping centers may decide that a signal, somewhere at that location would be beneficial to make that ingress/ egress safer; and, as part of the overlay project on Grand Ave., staff is reassessing the stripings through the intersection to assure that traffic is being handled efficiently. Mark Segal, 1342 Rolling Knoll Rd., stated that, by improving the traffic flow from northbound Diamond Bar Blvd. to eastbound Grand Ave., it will be the residents of the City, from the Chino Hills line, that will be inconvenienced by not being able to make U-turns. A "No Right on Red" should be installed from Diamond Bar Blvd. onto Grand Ave. so that people making U-turns at that intersection would have the right-of-way. The City should look for ways to impede Chino Hills traffic from our community, compelling them to find another route. Wanda Tanaka, 23805 Country View Dr., stated that it is already very difficult for pedestrians to cross that intersection and for motorists leaving the shopping center. Don Lemly, 1387 Rolling Knoll, pointed out that there are many close calls with motorists attempting to make that U-turn at that intersection and that it is almost impossible to get into the left lane to make a U-turn. Further, that if the traffic flow at that intersection is improved, then it may alleviate the cut -through traffic occurring in the Quail Summit neighborhood. FEBRUARY 2, 1993 PAGE 9 Bob Arsio, 1106 Apt. D. South Cleghorn, suggested that the intersection also be marked "Do Not Block Intersection" because the flow of traffic is so heavy that often times the intersection is blocked. It has become very difficult for residents to exit Cleghorn. M/Miller referred the following matters to the Traffic & Transportation Commissions Marking Grand Ave./Diamond Bar Blvd. intersection with "Do Not Block Intersection" and placement of a sign on Grand Ave. to indicate "No Passing on Right" in the a.m. hours. MPT/Papen stated that concerns expressed by residents in the neighborhood north of Grand Ave. regarding access out of Cleghorn have not been properly addressed with the installation of the light and elimination of the U-turn. C/Werner stated that improving the flow of traffic at that intersection will increase the speed traveled as well as increase the volume of traffic. The benefits that will accrue by simply clearing the traffic through the intersection quickly will not necessarily be benefits that the City will enjoy in the long term. C/Forbing pointed out that improving the flow of traffic at the Diamond Bar Blvd./Grand Ave. intersection will decrease the reason for motorists to cut through the Quail Summit neighborhood. The intent should be to speed up the traffic flow so that the traffic remains on the arterials and off the residential areas. He also noted that there are approximately three thousand homes at the top of Grand Ave., and that not all the traffic is going to Chino Hills. The people on Cleghorn, coming out of Ralphs, can make a right turn on Diamond Bar Blvd. and then another right turn, avoiding the intersection altogether. Staff should be directed to implement this item as soon as possible. C/Werner pointed out that this arrow will not make that big a difference to the traffic flow. A broader analysis of the entire intersection should be done. M/Miller concurred that there needs to be more informa- tion in order to make a decision, such as the percentage of people making U-turns at Grand Ave. and the span of time during the day that this signal would really benefit anyone. The benefit of the signal may not out weigh the detriment created. C/Werner moved, seconded by MPT/Papen to table the matter to a date pending when staff can bring back additional information, as well as other possible traffic solutions for this intersection. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried: FEBRUARY 2, 1993 PAGE 10 AYES: COUNCILMEN - Werner, MacBride, MPT/Papen, M/ Miller NOES: COUNCILMEN - Forbing ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None 8.3 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-05: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ESTABLISHING "NO RIGHT TURN, 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M., MONDAY -FRIDAY" SIGNS ON ROLLING KNOLL ROAD AND COUNTRY VIEW DRIVE AT GRAND AVENUE - ICE/Wentz reported that residents in the Quail Summit neighborhood expressed concern related to cut -through traffic on Quail Summit Dr., Country View Dr., and Rolling Knoll Road. Staff notified approximately 146 residents on these street regarding the installation of "No Right Turn, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Monday -Friday signs on Rolling Knoll Rd. and Country View Dr. at Grand Ave. in which 18 responses were received by staff, with 17 concurring with some sort of restriction. Staff had also suggested that traffic accessing the area by restricted all together, prohibiting turns on to Quail Summit Dr. from Diamond Bar Blvd., during those time of the day. C/Forbing noted that the minutes of the Traffic & Transportation Commission indicated that they requested staff to notify all the residents in that tract because they are all affected by the changes made. Raul Medina, 23852 Country View Dr., expressed support for the proposed signs and encouraged the development of a road in Tonner Canyon to alleviate the traffic problems. Enrique Alvarado, 23862 Country View Dr., pointed out that the signs will be futile without proper enforce- ment. C/Forbing questioned whether the City could afford to hire another community service officer to enforce a law that, in his opinion, does not make sense as a law. C/Werner noted that enforcement will only be needed in the beginning until word gets around that the City is serious about this issue. In response to C/Forbing, CA/Arczynski stated that con- gestion management kinds of issues are.valid in court because they refer to the circulation system and moving traffic in a logical direction. C/Forbing suggested that since the right turn overlap signalization on Diamond Bar Blvd. at Grand Ave., was tabled, then this item should also be tabled and the two items handled as one. If these signs are installed without the arrow at Diamond Bar Blvd. and Grand Ave., FEBRUARY 2, 1993 PAGE 11 area residents will not be able to get out because of the restrictive signs, and because the traffic in the right lane on Diamond Bar Blvd. will be backed up to Mountain Laurel. Furthermore, all 400 plus residents should have been notified, not just 130 of them. C/MacBride concurred. C/Forbing moved, C/MacBride seconded to table the item. With the following Roll Call vote, motion failed: AYES: COUNCILMEN - Forbing, MacBride NOES: COUNCILMEN - Werner, MPT/Papen, M/Miller ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None M/Miller stated that the signs can be implemented for a 90 day trial period, and at the end of the 90 days, staff is to notice everyone in that tract that the Council will be evaluating the sign's effectiveness. C/Werner moved, MPT/Papen seconded to adopt Resolution NO. 93-05 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ESTABLISHING "NO RIGHT TURN, 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M., MONDAY -FRIDAY" SIGNS ON ROLLING KNOLL ROAD AND COUNTRY VIEW DRIVE AT GRAND AVENUE. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN - Werner, MPT/Papen, M/Miller NOES: COUNCILMEN - MacBride, Forbing ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None 8.4 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-06: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR CONSENTING TO THE REMOVAL OF EXISTING "NO STOPPING ANYTIME" SIGNS AND INSTALLING A "LOADING, UNLOADING ONLY, NO PARKING" SIGN ON GOLDEN SPRINGS ROAD EAST OF LEMON AVENUE - ICE/Wentz reported that CharliesI Sandwich Shoppe requested removal of the current "No Stopping Anytime" signs on Colima Rd., east of Lemon Ave. in order to provide additional parking for delivery trucks to load and unload and allow smaller vehicles to maneuver within the current parking lot. The Traffic & Transportation Commission recommended instal- lation of "2 -Hour Parking" signs at this location. MPT/Papen pointed out that if people choose to park in the "2 -Hour Parking" area, then it would not be available for delivery trucks. Perhaps the "2 -Hour Parking" should be extended beyond the recommended area. ICE/Wentz, in response to CM/Belanger, stated that the area could be restricted to a loading/unloading zone only, with no parking. It would not be necessary to restrict the time. Oscar Law, 21511 Pathfinder Rd., supported restricting the area to no parking, unless loading and unloading. FEBRUARY 2, 1993 PAGE 12 C/Forbing moved, C/MacBride seconded to adopt Resolution No. 93-06 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR CONSENTING TO THE REMOVAL OF EXISTING "NO STOPPING ANYTIME" SIGNS AND ESTABLISHING A "LOADING/UNLOADING ZONE ONLY, NO PARKING" SIGN ON GOLDEN SPRINGS DR. EAST OF LEMON AVE. Motion carried unanimously by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN - Werner, MacBride, Forbing, MPT/ Papen, M/Miller NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None 8.5 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-07: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ESTABLISHING "NO PARKING, 6:00 A.M. - 8:00 A.M., MONDAY -FRIDAY," SIGNS ON THE EASTERLY SIDE OF FALLOWFIELD DRIVE BETWEEN BREA CANYON CUT-OFF ROAD AND PASCO COURT - ICE/Wentz reported that the Council requested this item be brought back before the Traffic & Transportation Commission to assure that the signage as placed was as intended. The Commission and staff recommended that the signs, as presently posted, remain and that additional signage, "No Parking 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m., Monday -Friday", be installed directly in front of First Mortgage Corp. to restrict carpool -type parking, yet provide space for some on -street parking for employees or visitors of the facilities. Local residents indicated that they have been unable to park in front of their homes; therefore, staff will be looking at a possible permit parking for those residents. Oscar Law, 21501 Pathfinder Rd., stated that a street with restricted parking, in his opinion, works wonderfully. Sharon Foster, 20933 Pasco Ct., noted that the Traffic & Transportation Commission had also suggested that the sign on the easterly side of Fallowfield be moved between the property line of First Mortgage and the first resident, with an arrow on that sign indicating the direction of the parking restriction, allowing them unrestricted parking in front of their building. It had also been suggested that the curbs be marked to restrict parking to improve visibility. ICE/Wentz responded to MPT/Papen stating that at this point, there are less than 100 employees occupying the First Mortgage Corp., therefore excluding them from AQMD mandates. Since First Mortgage is planning some upcoming changes, it is expected that they will need to look at carpooling and other approaches to deal with some of their parking problems, as well as encourage their employees to reduce driving. FEBRUARY 2, 1993 PAGE 13 C/Forbing stated that though he is not opposed to staff's recommendation, he is concerned that the City is restricting those who choose to carpool from parking next to the freeway onramp. The City should be looking toward providing parking lots near the freeway, as is being done at Pathfinder Bridge. In response to M/Miller's question, ICE/Wentz confirmed that it is staff's intent to move the sign on the east of Fallowfield between the property line of First Mortgage and the first resident, with an arrow on that sign indicating the direction of the parking restriction. It was moved by C/Forbing, seconded by C/MacBride to adopt Resolution No. 93-07 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ESTABLISHING "NO PARKING, 6:00 A.M. TO 8:00 A.M., MONDAY -FRIDAY," SIGNS ON THE EASTERLY SIDE OF FALLOWFIELD DRIVE BETWEEN BREA CANYON CUT-OFF ROAD AND PASCO COURT. Motion carried unanimously. RECESS: M/Miller recessed the meeting at 8:45 p.m. RECONVENE: M/Miller reconvened the meeting at 8:55 p.m. 9. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as matters can be heard. 9.1 STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF 1993-94 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - CDD/DeStefano reported that staff expected to receive approximately $220,619 in federal funds as a participant in the 1993-94 L.A. Urban County CDBG program. The funds may be used for a variety of Community Development activities which develop a viable urban community, principally for persons of low and moderate low income. Staff received ten applications from six agencies, four of which are public service agencies and two from separate City departments. The Public Works request includes furnishings and equipment for the Heritage Park Community Building project, an ADA park retrofitting project and a program to provide handicap access ramps throughout the City, specifically at three major commercial intersections. M/Miller declared the Public Hearing open. Lorraine Repucci, Child Care Coordinator, Diamond Bar/Walnut YMCA, 22600 Sunset Crossing, stated that there is an urgent safety need for providing quality affordable child care to those who would otherwise be home alone. The funding received through CDBG goes 100% to subsidize low and moderate income families, and that 20% of their participants will need financial assistance. In response to C/MacBride, Ms. Repucci indicated that FEBRUARY 2, 1993 PAGE 14 there are over 200 people a day utilizing the Diamond Bar/Walnut YMCA site, approximately 90% of which are Diamond Bar residents. Ms. Repucci further spoke on the summer off-track camp program explaining that the focus of the program is to provide outdoor activities for children that require childcare from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. during the summer. The amount requested is based on 20% of the summer camp budget, which includes the anticipation of a year round program at Neil Armstrong Elementary School. In response to MPT/Papen, Ms. Repucci stated that she would support staff's recommendation to split the funding for the two programs as opposed to seeing one program funded to a higher extent. Waverly Johnson, District Executive, Boy Scouts of America's Council Office, stated that the Scout's Adventure Mountain Program focuses on outdoor activities, leadership and self esteem and is designed to give children vision of their future. He further stated that it was anticipated that there will be 12 boys from Diamond Bar participating in the program. Kathy Rogers, representing the YWCA Y -Teens program, requested appropriation in the amount o $5,950 to fund the Y -Teen program at Lorbeer Middle School, which focuses on high risk youth girls and emphasizes family values. CM/Belanger stated that the purpose of the $1,000 request for the YMCA Senior facility is to pay for space rental and insurance related to the use of the Seniors Group utilizing the YMCA building currently. Phil Armentrout, Emergency Services Coordinator, stated that the program focuses on the senior citizens to prepare them for potential disasters, especially earthquakes. Much of the funds requested will be used toward supplies such as flashlights, wrenches, whistles and signs. MPT/Papen suggested that the program be expanded to organize volunteers to do home visits to assure that the seniors are actually prepared. In response to C/MacBride, ESC/Armentrout stated that a pamphlet had been developed explaining what should be -- done before, during and following an earthquake. These pamphlets are handed out at all meetings, and at events that are attended by the organization. CSD/Rose stated that the City is requesting $11,600 to establish the senior program for the Heritage Park FEBRUARY 2, 1993 PAGE 16 CM/Belanger noted that there is still $7,000 remaining in the budget for the CDBG fund. MPT/Papen expressed support for increasing the YMCA fund by $7,000 because their request only represents 20% of the costs for the YMCA programs, and they are probably the only program meeting childcare needs. C/Werner suggested that perhaps the $7,000 dollars should be proportionately distributed among the other programs. It was moved by MPT/Papen, seconded by C/MacBride to reduce the handicap access ramp allocation by $7,000 and increase the allocation to the Diamond Bar/Walnut YMCA by $7,000 for their school year childcare program. Motion carried unanimously by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN - Forbing, Werner, MacBride, MPT/ Papen, M/Miller NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None Following discussion, it was moved by C/Forbing, seconded by C/MacBride to adopt the Community Development Block Grant Program budget for Fiscal Year 1993-94. Motion carried unanimously by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: 'COUNCILMEN - Forbing, MacBride, Werner, MPT/ Papen, M/Miller NOES: COUNCILMEN - None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN - None 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None offered. 11. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 10:13 p.m. LYNDA BURGESS', CMC/Lw City Clerk ATTEST: J Mayor