HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/06/1995 Minutes - Special Meeting1VII14UTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
FEBRUARY 6, 1995
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Papen called the meeting to order at 6:08
p.m. at the South Coast AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar,
California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The audience was led in "the Pledge of
Allegiance by C/Ansari.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Ansari, Harmony, Miller,
Mayor Pro Tem Werner and Mayor Papen.
Also present: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Michael Montgomery, Interim
City Attorney, James DeStef wao, Community Development Director; George Wentz,
City Engineer; Michael Myers, Consultant Engineer and Tommye Cribbins, Deputy
City Clerk.
2. APPROVED MINUTES:
2.1 General Plan Meeting of January 9, 1995 - as submitted
2.2 General Plan Meeting of January 16, 1995 - as submitted
2.3 General Plan Meeting of January 24, 1995 - as submitted
3. PUBLIC HEARING:
2.1 ADOPTION OF THE GENERAL PLAN - In response to M/Papen,
CDD/DeStefano suggested the following to replace Paragraph 2, Section
8 -Noise, Page IV4: "In addition to noise produced by the freeways, there are
several local roadways generating 65 CNEL levels beyond the right-of-way.
These include sections of Brea Canyon Rd. north of the 60 freeway, Golden
Springs Dr. east of Lemon Ave. and west of Prospectors Rd., Diamond Bar
Blvd. north of Golden Springs Dr., Grand Ave. west of Golden Springs Dr.,
Pathfinder Rd. east of the 57 freeway and Sunset Crossing west of the 57
freeway." He added a second paragraph: "Finally, the Union Pacific Railroad
line along the westerly boundary of the City is a major contributor of local
noise, as are infrequent urban sources such as dogs barking and aircraft
overflights." He pointed out that Figure IV -1 depicts existing sensitive noise
receptors located adjacent to major noise sources. The figure is taken from
the Master Environmental Assessment (Figure H -G-6) and he recommended
that it be added to the text.
Responding to MPT/Werner, Patrick Mann, Cotton/Beland & Assoc. stated
that the intent of the map is to identify specific schools and iacilities (other
than residential) that might be particularly noise sensitive.
In response to MPT/Wemer, CDD/DeStefano stated that the Projected Noise
Contours map on Page IV -13 was based upon projected increases in traffic
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volume on all of the City's major roadways, local streets and freeways. Future
noise conditions do not take into account the mitigation measures outlined
within the General Plan.
MPT/Weiner asked that the date and source of information be referenced on
Figure IV -1, Projected Noise Contours Map on Page IV -23.
Responding to MPT/Werner, CDD/DeStefano stated that staff will, at the
direction of Council, using the Existing Noise Contours Table contained
within the Master Environmental Assessment, design an Existing Noise
contours Map similar to the Projected Noise Contours Map.
MPT/Werner suggested that the map be one page with two colors (i.e., red
for existing and black for projected noise contours) and identify the key five
assumptions which support the projected noise contours.
M/Papen recommended that MPT/Weme's suggestion to have staff complete
an Existing Noise Contours Table be adopted and that Council postpone
redoing a major study on the existing conditions until there is time to
complete an update with an amendment to the General Plan in the future, and
that modifications to the second paragraph and addition of the third paragraph
on Page IV -8 be adopted. Council concurred.
M/Papen recommended adoption of the State standard for Maximum Interior
CNEL.
Mr. Mann recommended that the General Plan indicate that "the State has
established a standard that interiors shall be provided sound insulation
sufficient to keep the interior noise level from exterior sources at 45 decibel
CNEL or below" which would apply to all residential housing, hotels and
hospitals in the City. Council concurred.
CE/Wentz reported that staff utilized the Traffic & Transportation
Commission's draft of the Circulation Element as the basis document for
revision. Addressing the concerns of the Council for content and continuity,
staff referenced the doc unwit to the General Plan and to the MEA He stated
that, on page V-1 of the Circulation Element, the only change was to clarify
organization of the Element and indicate key items considered for inclusion.
Regarding page V-2, he indicated that staff is conducting a search for a better
defined regional map which will be included. With respect to Page V-3, he
clarified discussion relating to the types of routes contained in the element.
Four roadway classifications are included: 1) Freeways; 2) Arterial Streets
(Major and Secondary); 3) Collector Streets (Business and Residential); and
4) Local Residential Streets. Regarding V-5, staff eliminated discussion
relating to the difference between business and residential collector streets.
In addition, the numbers contained in paragraph 3, Page V-5 are now
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consistent with the tables on the following pages.
M/Papen recommended deleting "business" from the sixth paragraph, second
sentence, so the sentence now reads: "The desired roadway capacity on a
collector street can average up to 20,000 vehicles per day while providing
Level of Service (LOS) C." Council concurred.
CE/Wentz stated that, with respect to Page V-6, he recommended that the
column headed "Los Angeles County Classification" be deleted from Table
V-1. Council concurred.
M/Papen asked that staffmake certain the correct Classifications are reflected
in the final chart.
CE/Wentz further reported that on Page V-7, narrative was added to assist in
discussion of Tables V-2, Page V-8, and V-2, Page V-9. The tables were
modified to coincide with the Classifications of Arterials and Collectors.
APT/Warier pointed out a typographical error in Paragraph 3 on Page V-7.
The second sentence should read: "Typical street sections are maintained as
part of the City's design guidelines."
C/Miller suggested "capacity" be deleted from the last sentence, first
Paragraph under b. Level of Service Standards so that it reads: "Table V-2
presents the average daily volumes of various roadway configurations for
different levels of service."
In response to M/Papen, CE/Wentz read Page V-10 and V-11 which contain
the definition of an environmentally sensitive transportation corridor and all
characteristics to be included in consideration of a transportation corridor. He
recommended deletion of Pages V-11 and V-12 because the information is
contained in the MEA. Further, Page V-21 and the first half of Page V-22
were moved to Page V 10.
M/Papen asked staff to review Page V-17 regarding intrusion of through
traffic which might be appropriately expanded upon on Page V-7. She then
recommended the following language to replace 2. Transit and Paratransit
Services, a. Transit Services: "Public bus transit service is provided to the
City of Diamond Bar by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Foothill
Transit and Orange County Transportation Authority. Four fixed route lines
serve the City of Diamond Bar. Foothill Transit Route 482 and MTA Route
490 originate and terminate outside of the City limits. Two express routes
originating at the Park -n -Ride lot at Diamond Bar Boulevard/60 freeway
interchange operate during peak hours Monday through Friday. Foothill
Transit Express Route 495 picks up passengers on Golden Springs Dr./Colima
Rd. to the Puente Hills Mall then travels the freeways to downtown Los
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Angeles. OCTA operates an express route from the same Park and Ride via
Cal State Fullerton, City Drive and the Orange Cou: i House in Santa Ana.
Additionally, three Foothill Transit lines provide intermodal connections at the
Industry Metrolink Station just north of the City's boundary on Brea Canyon
Rd. They are Rt. 482 (Colima Rd), Rt. 276 (Gale Ave.) and Rt. 179 (Amar
Rd.)."
CE/Wentz stated that under paragraph 1, 1. Future Development in Diamond
Bar on Page V-28, the figure was corrected to coincide with the Housing
Element.
MPT/Werner asked staff to add a footnote to Page V-29 indicating truck
routes on the freeway.
CE/Wentz reported that, regarding page V-30, the second sentence under the
fifth paragraph was moved to the first paragraph, second sentence.
With respect to Page V-31, CE/Wentz stated that the Issue Analysis under
Item 4-11he Development of an Alternative Travel Corridor Around the City
of Diamond Bar was changed to reflect the wishes of Council and concerned --
citizens and now reads: "There is a need to consider a by-pass corridor
around the City of Diamond Bar to discourage regional traffic from using the
City s local streets for cut -through Purposes only. This is of regional concern
and involves multiple jurisdictions. It is important for the City to take the lead
in assuring that any proposed project directly benefits Diamond Bar residents
and achieves the goals of this General Plan."
Responding to an inquiry from a concerned citizen, CE/Wentz stated that
concern related to restricting left tum traffic from Grand Ave. onto D.B. Blvd.
at peak hours is that both Grand and D.B. Blvd. are congestion
management -planned streets and such a restriction may affect future funding.
MPT/Werner suggested that the Issue Analysis under Item 6 on Page 31,
contain language to reflect that State Rt. 57/60 corridor has the effect of
impacting local intersections.
M/Papen recommended that a fourth bullet be added to Item 7, Page V-32 to
read: "Completion of the HOV System on Rt. 10 and Rt. 60 from the San
Bernardino County line to Highway 101."
C/Ansari suggested under Item 8 that Beaverhead Dr. and Lycoming St. be
included and that the hearing be reworded accordingly.
M/Papen suggested that the highlighted area of Objective 1. 1, page V-33 be
moved to the Health & Safety Element so that the Objective reads:
"Participate in local and regional transportation -related planning and
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decision-making."
CE/Wentz suggested that some of the deleted language could be moved to
Page V-26 under Item 5. Aviation. Council concurred.
CE/Wentz indicated that Strategy 1.1.4, Page V-33 was changed to reflect the
wishes of Council and concerned citizens and now reads: "Initiate regional
traffic mitigation efforts with the cities of Brea and Chino Hills by forming a
task force, assisted by technical personnel, to evaluate alternate travel
corridors through the easterly portion of the sphere of influence. Efforts will
generally include..."
MPT/Werner suggested that Goal 1, Page V-33 begin with "Consistent with
the Vision Statement..."
M/Papen stated that this verbiage will be applied to all four goals in the
Circulation Element.
C/Harmony favored the original language for Strategy 1.1.4, Page V-33 and
was opposed to mediation of the City's jurisdictional boundaries and does not
want togive control to SCAG. He wanted the definitive statement of "no
major road through Tonner Canyon" kept in the document.
Responding to C/Harmony, M/Papen stated that the City has two local sales
taxes that are only in Los Angeles County, Prop A and C --one-half cent sales
tax for transportation. The Blue -Line from Long Beach to Union Station was
built exclusively with local funding from Proposition C revenues. This does
not refer to a new tax.
Marmony was still concerned about the words "local holding" and wanted
to make certain there is language in the General Plan to indicate local funding
will not include local tax efforts.
C/Ansari-suggested that what was Strategy 1. 1.6 on Page V-34 be added back
in as Strategy 1.1.7 and renumber Strategy 1.1.7 to Strategy 1.1.8 and
Strategy 1.1.8 becomes Strategy 1.1.9.
CE/Wentz indicated Strategy 1.1.4(g) (1) on Page V-34 should include Los
Angeles so that it reads: "Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino
Counties...." Regarding Strategy 1. 1.4 (b) on Page V-33, add
"ewikonmentally-sensitive" to read: "Identification of the types of
emironire ntzlly-sensitive roadways which will be considered;."
C;E/Wentt stat --d that on Page V-35, Strategy 1.2.1, "stop lights" was
correct -0 -'Lo "signals."
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M/Papen recommended adding Lycoming Street to Strategy 1.3.5 so that the
Strategy reads: "The City should implement strong measures to maintain the
integrity of the Sunset Crossing Rd. residential area at the western city limits
by cul-de-sacing Sunset Crossing Rd. and retaining the cul-de-sacing of
Washington, Beaverhead and Lycoming Streets."
Regarding Page V-36, CE/Wentz referred to MPT/Wemer s suggestion to add
language regarding bicycle ways to the first sentence of Strategy 2.1.8 as
follows: "Maintain, expand and upgrade the system of bicycle routes
connecting residential areas to major community attractions using current City
guidelines."
M/Papen referred to a list of the capital improvement projects MTA is
considering for their 20 -year plan. She pointed out that the Rt. 60 HOV from
Highway 101 to 605 improvement is missing from the list.
M/Papen summarized that, for the next meeting, staff will direct its attention
to Page V -7C. Roadway Systems where two statements will be added and on
Page V-31, comments regarding "blight." Further, that because of the
holiday, the next meeting regarding the General Plan would be held Monday, --
February 13, 1995 at 6:00 p.m. for concluding Council deliberation on the
Circulation Element and beginning the Public Hearing on the Housing
Element. In addition, meetings for the General Plan will be held Thursday,
February 16 and Thursday, February 23, 1995 beginning at 6:00 p.m. If
needed, the meeting times will be expanded to 10:00 p.m.
Responding to M/Papen, ICA/Montgomery stated there is no requirement to
reopen the Public Hearing with respect to the Circulation Element.
MPT/Werner moved, C/Ansari seconded to remove (h) under Strategy 1.1.4,
Page V-34. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony, MPT/Werner
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Miller, M/Papen
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
4. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to discuss,
M/Papen adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
TOMMYE CRIBBIN ; Oeraty C;,ty Clerk
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ATTEST:
Mayor