HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/02/1995 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MAY 2, 1995
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Papen called the meeting to order
at 6:40 p.m. in the AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley, Diamond Bar,
California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The audience was led in the Pledge of
Allegiance by Council Member Harmony.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Ansari, Harmony, Miller
and Mayor Papen. Mayor Pro Tem Werner was excused.
Also present were Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Frank Usher,
Assistant City Manager, Michael Jenkins, City Attorney; George Wentz, City
Engineer; Jim DeStefano, Community Development Director; Bob Rose,
Community Services Director and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk.
M/Papen asked for a moment of silence for Inez Vidal and her family.
2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS,
ETC.:
2.1 Proclaimed May, 1995 as WATER AWARENESS MONTH" and
presented Proclamatio-i to Ed Layton, President of the Walnut Valley
Water District.
2.2 Proclaimed May, 1995 as "GOODWILL INDUSTRIES MONTH."
2.3 Proclaimed May 1-6,1995 as "HIRE A VETERAN WEEK."
2.4 Proclaimed Saturday, May 13, 1995 as "LETTER CARRIER'S FOOD
DRIVE" and presented Proclamation to Richard Martinez, Director of
D.B. Post Office Branch; Art Turner, President of D.P. Local Letter
Carriers Chapter and other delegates from the National Association
of Letter Carriers Branch 1100.
2.5 James Starkey, representing Congressman Jay Kim, presented a
letter extending the Congressman's best wishes on D.B.'s 6th
Anniversary.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Oscar Law, 21511 Pathfinder, thanked the
Council for supporting the Dial -A -Cab program and construction of sidewalks
on D.B. Blvd. between Pathfinder Rd. and Fountain Spgs. He asked the
Council to consider funding a new recreation center for senicrs.
C/Papen thanked Mr. Law for representing the senior citizens so well.
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Bob Huff, Evangelical Free Church of D.B., encouraged the Council to
participate in the National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 4, 1995. He
advised that services will be held on that day at 6:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and
7:00 p.m.
Martha Bruske, 600 So. Great Bend, advised that there was a house fire on
j her block early in the morning on April 22, 1995. She was concerned about
the Fire Department's response time and that the fire plug was not easily
accessible. She advised that the cause of the fire was due to aluminum
wiring in the home and asked the Council to make a public announcement
regarding the damages of aluminum wiring. She complained that an
automobile, trash and mattresses were abandoned at the property and
asked for assistance in cleaning it up.
M/Papen advised that the Council was aware of the fire and asked staff to
report on the discrepancies. She stated that this was the first that the
Council knew about the debris around the house.
Betty Osborn, 568 Great Bend, expressed concern that the chimney was still
in tact and asked that the house be inspected. She also advised that renters _—
live in that residence and asked the Council to contact the owner.
Don Schad, 1824 Shaded Wood Rd., advised that aluminum wiring was
outlawed several years ago and asked Council to make sure that it is
outlawed in this city.
ACM/Usher updated the Council and the residents of the estimated time the
"911" calls were made and the response time by the Fire Department and
f that staff has preliminary information regarding the "911" calls. He further
advised that the tenants' vehicle will be towed away for repairs in the next
couple of days. He stated that the City's Building Official and Fire Cause
Investigators will get together with a report of the findings. He also stated
that preliminary investigations indicate that aluminum wiring is the cause for
the fire. Staff is working on getting the Red Cross involved in any future
disaster that may occur to other families.
M/Papen asked what the time line would be for clean up.
Dennis Tarango, Building Official, advised that the building staff inspected
the damaged house and determined that 75°x6 had been damaged. He
stated that with that kind of damage, the owner is required to provide a ,e
"game plan" to staff for repair work. He advised that he personally
inspected the fireplace and that the fire strapping is intact and has been
given approval by the Building Engineer. He explained that the owners had
been contacted and that their insurance company has been out to the site
for determination of the damage.
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Chief Lockhart addressed the issue of the Fire Department's response time
and advised that computer generated logs were reviewed for that same date
and time. He advised that, per the Sheriffs Call Record, the initial call came
into the Sheriffs Department at 05:11:42 and was transferred and picked up
by the Fire Department at 05:11:55 and at 05:12:34, the telephone call was
terminated. He advised that per the Fire Department's Call History, it is
shown that the call was received at 05:12:45 and dispatched at 05:13:25 and
units were on scene at 05:15:00, a response time total of 2 minutes and 5
seconds. He also indicated that there were a total of 21 calls that came into
"911 ". Further, during hydrant checks in February, the neighbor was notified
verbally that the shrubs needed to be cleared for easy access. He stated
that, just because the hydrant was hidden by shrubs, time was not lost in
fighting the fire and that the Fire Department will work with the City in making
reasonable and appropriate recommendations for public awareness in
regard to electrical fires. He also stated that as a matter of routine, the Fire
Department contacts the Red Cross if residents are being displaced from
their homes.
M/Papen asked why there is no follow-up after a verbal waming during
—_ hydrant inspections. She advised that staff will continue to research and
interview neighbors regarding the response time by the Fire Department.
She also asked CM/Belanger to continue discussions with the Fire
Department in making sure that verbal warnings are followed up in a proper
and timely manner.
Chief Lockhart advised that there are nc follow-ups to verbal warnings.
C/Ansari stated that neighbors advised that Walnut Sheriff officers arrived
several minutes before the Fire Department and asked Chief Lockhart if the
times are synchronized between the Fire Department and the Sheriff
Department. She also asked Chief Lockhart for mobile phone reports
indicating the times received.
Chief Lockhart reported that their clocks are not synchronized; however the
times that were given were all relative times. The Fire Department will
check to see if any of the residents used a cellular phone and if so, it will be
researched.
Kurt Larson, 559 S. Great Bend, advised that he was one of the 21 that
called "911 ". He stated that he looked at the clock when he called at 4:58
am. At 5:10 a.m., the Sheriffs patrol car arrived and did nothing until the fire
truck showed up minutes later. He further stated that when he first saw the
fire, it was in the garage and that if the Fire Department had arrived 2
minutes earlier, it could have been contained to the garage.
Chief Lockhart stated that he would sit down with Mr. Larson and review the
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logs.
Wilbur Smith, 21630 Fairwind Ln., stated that he submitted a letter to the
City Council and requested that that letter be included it the Minutes of April
4,1995; however, it was not included. He asked that letter now be included
within those minutes.
M/Papen advised that per the City's policy, a notation is made in the minutes
that a letter was submitted and on file in the City Clerk's office; however, it
is not verbatim.
Max Maxwell, 3211 Bent Twig Lane, expressed frustration with the City
Clerk's office and the City Attorney in refusing to place the General Plan on
the ballot. He also announced that his committee filed a Text of the Initiative
which basically gives the reasons why and what the committee wants done
to the General Plan.
M/Papen asked Mr. Maxwell if his group's plan supports the road through
Tonner Canyon.
Max Maxwell advised the reason why the group does not want a road
through Tonner Canyon is because the Master EIR and the EIR for the
General Plan approved in 1992 states that that road will not relieve traffic for
more than two years.
M/Papen stated that neither the Council's General Plan nor the Planning
Commission's General Plan discusses a 30 -acre shopping center
development and the development of the D. B. Golf Course into commercial
property and asked Mr. Maxwell where the plans are that identify these
issues.
Terry Birrell stated that the Council prepared a land use map in their General
Plan which designated property as planned development; however, the
current General Plan has property designated as planned development and
also a specific plan which can be used at the developer's discretion.
Further, she was paraphrased incorrectly on the Council's Minutes dated
April 4, 1995, page 1. She requested that the Council allow written
comments in the final minutes. She asked the Council to place their version
of the General Plan on the ballot.
Frank Dursa shared an article from the Orange County Register entitled
"Land Plan Rejection Upheld by Judge." He asked the Council to place both
General Plans on the ballot for the public to vote.
Debbie O'Connor, 23725 Bower Cascade PI., thanked Bill Silkul, owner of
the Mobile Station at the corner of D.B. Blvd. and Golden Springs for
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donating a portion of every gallon of gasoline purchased during the month
of April for school computers. She invited the Council and citizens to attend
the AYSO Annual Cotton Towel Soccer Classic, May 6-7, at Chaparral
Middle School, Cal Poly and Mt. Sac.
Raul Medina, Parks & Recreation Commissioner, thanked the Council,
donors and all of the children who participated in the City's 6th Annual
Celebration. He suggested that the Council present certificates to these
special people.
Don Schad, 1824 Shaded Wood Rd., advised that in April 1994 a new
"nature hike" program was started at Sycamore Canyon Park and thanked
the people that participated in this program.
Don Gravdahl stated that he resides near the Diamond Point Club with 657
homeowner membership and includes a fully equipped recreation center. He
advised that the City was given permission to use this facriity for contract
classes; however, 2 residents out of 657 contacted the City threatening to
picket if the City were to have any classes at the club. He asked the
Council to give Diamond Point Club another chance to use their recreation
center.
Ken Anderson asked the citizens to get out and vote at the upcoming
election.
John Forbing advised that Jones Intercable interviewed Don Schad
regarding nature hikes in the park and complimented Mr. Schad for his
efforts. He stated that the cost of the building for the seniors could be
estimated at over $1 million. He stated once the General Plan is completed,
there is a developer who will donate 350 acres on the hill below Summit
Ridge Park which could be turned into a golf course through bond money to
be guaranteed by "green fees." He also advised that on one of those acres,
it would include a new library, City Hall and a new senior center at no cost
to taxpayers.
4. COUNCIL COMMENTS: C/Harmony stated that he had a terrific
time at the 6th Anniversary Celebration. He commented against the
Council's General Plan and advised that the citizens' version of the Plan and
the Council's version were too far apart. He urged the Council to place both
Plans on the ballot for vote of the residents. He thanked citizens for not
signing the recall against him and announ^.ed a celebration in front of City
Hall on Friday at 4:30 p.m. He reported that Bramalea recently completed
a study indicating that the golf course under Summit Ridge park would cost
$17 million to build with a value of $12 million and it would not be feasible
to build. He stated that the Dial -A -Ride program for the seniors is a great
success. He then requested a complete detailed engineering report on
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movement of land and buckling of Morning Sun Street and asked if K Mart
will be closing due to financial problems. Further, he requested that staff
determine if Ralph will close due to a recent merger and if there is a lessee
for the former Boston Store. He reported that he had attended the funeral
for Inez Vidal and thanked M/Papen for promoting the blood drive for Inez's
needs.
C/Ansari thanked everyone who volunteered and participated in the 6th
Anniversary Celebration. She announced the Ranch Festival Crafts Faire,
Saturday, May 6, 1995 - 9:00 a.m. in the K -Mart parking lot. She also
announced the 1 st Annual Woman's Conference "Emergence of Woman in
the 21st Century," Saturday, May 6, 1995 - 12:00 p.m., at the Holiday Inn
Express, Walnut. She reported that a Wildlife Corridor Conservation
Authority Meeting would be held at 7:00 p.m. at Brea Civic Center and a
General Plan Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the AQMD and in meeting room CC6
at 6:30 p.m., there will be a workshop regarding the San Gabriel Valley's
future for transportation, etc. She asked the Council for peace on the
Council and in the community.
C/Miller advised that he received calls from residents regarding adequate
parking at the parks during sporting events. He asked for a consensus in
looking into this issue and the possibility of removing the red striping to allow
for additional parking. C/Miller then asked C/Harmony if he had requested
staff or the City of Walnut to research the buckling of the streets in Walnut.
C/Harmony advised that he wanted answers because this buckling is
happening in the City.
M/Papen advised staff that the Council does not want a certified engineer's
report;, however, Council wants some kind of report.
C/Miller asked CE/Wentz if the water leak is under county roads and if it's
affecting county residential lend.
CE/Wentz confirmed that the water leaking is on county property.
C/Miller stated that he was against spending money for engineering reports
on the leak.
CE/Wentz advised that staff is aware of the situation and that the property
owners have been contacted and information from their Engineering
Department will be coming forth in the future.
M/Papen thanked staff and all of the volunteers that were a part of the 6th
Anniversary Celebration. She shared her experiences on her recent trip to
China and reported that she had not submitted any bills or receipts from her
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trip to the City. She congratulated the D.B. Caucus, Nick Anis and Gary
Neely for a successful I -Net '95 event on Saturday 6, 1995. She also
advised that the General Plan Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 1995
at 7:00 p.m. at the AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley. She stated that a
copy of the General Plan can be checked out or purchased and she
encouraged the residents to review it. She reported that the Council's
recommendation for upper Sycamore Canyon is to restrict 70% of the land
for development and declare it as "open space." Further, in the South Pointe
area, the General Plan calls for 30% of that area to be dedicated as "open
space. She stated that with these two recommendations, it would double
the number of acres in the City as dedicated "open Space" from 400 to over
800 acres.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 PLANNING COMMISSION - May 8, 1995 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.2 CITY COUNCIL GENERAL PLAN PUBLIC HEARING - May 9, 1995 -
6:30 p.m., AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.3 TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - May 11, 1995 -
7:00 p.m., AQMD Board Hearing Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.4 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - May 16, 1995 - 6:30 p.m., AQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Miller moved, C/Ansari seconded to
approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 6.4 and 6.8. With
the following Roll Call vote, motion carried:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony, Miller, M/Papen
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - MPT/Wemer
6.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
6.1.1 Regular Meeting of April 4, 1995 -Approved as Submitted.
6.1.2 Special Meeting of April 6, 1995 -Approved as Submitted.
6.2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting of March 27,
1995 - Received and Filed.
6.3 TRAFFIC & TRANSPOPTATION COMMISSION MINUTES -Regular
Meeting of March 9, 1995 - Received and Filed.
6.5 TREASURER'S REPORT FOR MARCH, 1995 - Approved and Filed.
6.6 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - Filed by Hassan Tehrani on March 24,
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1995 - Rejected request and referred matter for further action to Carl
Warren & Company, the City's Risk Manager.
6.7 NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE
LANDSCAPE MEDIANS FROM THE WESTERLY CITY LIMIT TO
LEMON AVENUE - Accepted work performed by Advanced
Construction and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of
Completion and release any retention amount.
MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR:
6.4 VOUCHER REGISTER - dated May 2, 1995 in the amount of
$479,763.31. M/Papen moved, C/Miller seconded to remove the
Warrant in the amount of $73.37 for film processing, which was not
accompanied by the appropriate receipt, from the Register and
moved for approval of the Voucher Register dated May 2, 1995 in the
reduced amount of $479,689.94.
C/Harmony asked what type of documentation is not present to
support this item.
M/Papen advised that there is a Council credit card bill for film
processing in the amount of $73.37 with no copies of the photographs
or receipts.
C/Harmony advised that all photographs and receipts were turned in
for payment.
M/Papen advised that as of 4:30 p.m. today, there was insufficient
documentation available for her to sign off on the payment of this bill.
She stated that it will be pulled and the finance Committee will
reconsider the bill at their next meeting.
With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony, Miller,
M/Papen
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - MPT/Werner
6.8 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR STREET MAINTENANCE SERVICES
- M/Papen reported that staff recommended award of a contract to
provide street maintenance services for five years. Requests for
Proposals were distributed to six firms and three of those firms
submitted proposals. By contracting through a private firm, the City
would save a projected $155,000.
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CM/Belanger stated that staff believed that it was prudent not to have
vertical integration of contracts and for that reason, Mr. Liu will
provide contract administration.
ACM/Usher advised that proposals were received from the County,
the City of Brea and Charles Abbott & Assoc. The proposal by
Charles Abbott & Assoc. was substantially below the other two
proposers. Interviews and reference checks were completed on
behalf of Charles Abbott and it was determined that they could
perform the necessary services for street maintenance. If Council
approves the contract, Charles Abbott & Assoc. will open a service
location in the City where they will keep and maintain the necessary
road maintenance equipment. He stated that it should be evident to
the Council as well as to the citizens, that the staffs intentions
relative to the manner in which this contract will be administered will
prevent any possibility of vertical integration of responsibility and it
will also prevent any consideration by anyone of any potential conflict
of interest.
C/Harmony asked about the County's response time, manpower and
what is the County's emergency staffing relative to Charles Abbott's
time. He also asked how many cities this firm is responsible for in the
County. He also asked what kind of guarantee the City will have for
emergency services by sub -contractor.
Charles Abbott reported that their response time is always greater
and faster than the County's. He advised that in the proposal, they
indicated a response time as one hour minimum. Mr. Abbott stated
that he did not know the manpower for the County; however, his firm's
manpower is unlimited because they contract with specialty
contractors to get the work done. He further reported that they
contract with Palos Verdes Estates. He again stated that the
manpower is unlimited when a private contractor is hired. He stated
that the County has few resources and put things aside depending
upon the emergency type.
C/Ansari expressed concern over an appearance of a conflict of
interest and indicated that, as long as the City can separate the one
who is in charge of the project, by having staff in charge of the
contractor, it should be ok.
C/Miller advised that, for the record, the County's bid was $424,967;
City of Brea's was $342,901 and Charles Abbott & Assoc. was
$269,400.
C/Miller moved, M/Papen seconded to award a five-year contract to
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Charles Abbott & Assoc. for street maintenance services subject to
completion of the actual contractual documents including a specific
public works program/plan for FY 1995-96. Furthermore, authorize
the City Manager or his employee to directly administer the contract
as the Project Administrator.
C/Hatmony asked the Council to think over and have work sessions
on tlr.: proposals submitted in regard to getting quality service or
cheap service. He expressed concern in not knowing if the
contractor's work is quality work until it is too late. He also stated that
he would like to invite the County to answer important questions.
M/Papen spoke in opposition to C/Harmony's suggestions in that it
will not take seven years to find out if the work is not quality work.
She advised that she received a written report from the Director of
Laguna Niguel's Public Works in which they completed an annual
report on street maintenance by Charles Abbott & Assoc. indicating
that this firm responded in a quick and efficient manner.
C/Miller stated that he has no problem with Mr. Liu being in charge of
the contract.
With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, M;Iler, M/Papen
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - MPT/Werner
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
8. OLD BUSINESS:
8.1 PRESENTATION ON DESIGN OF PANTERA PARK - CSD/Rose
reported that staff had been working with the community for the past
several months to develop a design to meet the needs while not
negatively impacting the local neighborhood and remain within
budget limits. He advised that the process in designing the park
included public workshops before the Parks & Recreation
Commission, Public Hearings before the Planning Commission and
the culmination of the design process on March 13, 1995 when the
Planning Commission issued a Conditional Use Permit granting
authority to construct the park. He stated that the final design of
Pantera Park includes two adult size softball fields with full size
soccer overlays across the outfields, tot lot play area,
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restroom/concession building, on-site parking lot, picnic areas, large
multi-purpose hard court areas for roller hockey and basketball, two
half court basketball courts, two tennis courts, trails that lead to
existing nature trails, lighting for the ball field, hard courts, tennis
courts and security lighting in the parking lot and throughout the park.
Construction drawings are being worked on by RJM Design Group.
Funds for this development were obtained from a grant funded by
Proposition A, called the "Safe Parks Act" totaling $1.47 million for
design and development.
Larry Ryan, Partner of RJM Design Group, reviewed the ccr sensus
plan that evolved out of several community workshops.
M/Papen asked if the Park would be completed with the $1.47 million
and include all of the facilities described in the presentation.
CM/Belanger responded that there may be some components of the
park that may not be funded under the current allocation• of funds.
Staff is currently reviewing estimated cost projections for all
construction components of the park and that all components shown
j in the plans will be put out to bid for construction with the intent of
remaining within the budget.
M/Papen asked why the Planning Commission would prohibit a multi-
purpose community building.
CDDIDeStefano stated that the primary concern by the Commission
was relative to parking in which a 7,500 sq. ft. facility, with the kinds
of uses that were outlined similar to Heritage Park Center, may
overburden the 130 parking spaces provided for the entire park.
M/Papen commented that funding of the building has not been
determined and asked that some kind of budget plan be set up for the
future. She asked why more parking spaces can't be built on such a
large piece of land and if the recreation building is not going to be
built, what type of facilities will there be for restrooms and snack
shops and is that included in the $1.47 million. She expressed
concern that staff is relaying this park as a phase and the Council has
never discussed building this park in phases. She further asked, if
the community center is not built at this park, then where. She stated
that she would like to see the Council discuss these issues and get
some answers from staff.
CDD1DeStefano stated that there is sufficient space on the site to
provide for parking; however, that is probably at the expense of other
facilities on the park. He advised that the Planning Commission did
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not prohibit the building of the community center but rather they were
concerned about parking. He stated that discussions at the
Commission level were dealing with this issue in the future and that's
where it is referred to as a phase.
CM/Belanger discussed several sites for a community center. He
advised that the best candidate for the site of the community center
would be the 25 acre Summit Ridge Park. He advised that staff will
bring a list of potential areas and a payment plan that would apply for
any site for the community center during the Council's budget
meetings. A 1,080 sq. ft. building is proposed for Pantera Park which
will include restrooms, storage area and concession stand.
M/Papen asked if this buiiding would include a recreation office.
CM/Belanger advised that there is a maintenance/office work area.
M/Papen stated that she would like to see the proposed building built
like the recreation office at Sycamore Canyon Park.
C/Harmony asked if staff has opened up a. dialogue with the Pomona
School District with the idea that this park site could accommodate
the first graduating class matriculating through Diamond Ranch High
School.
CM/Belanger stated that staff has contacted the School District and
their intentions related to a transition class that would become the
first sophomore class at Diamond Ranch High School. The District
is still considering an additional building on the Lorbeer site to
accommodate a 9th grade transition class.
C/Harmony asked if the lighting issue was resolved since most of the
residents did not want the entire park lit.
CM/Belanger stated that the kinds of designs of lighting for the ball
courts and tennis courts have advanced considerably in that lights
that spill over into the neighborhood will not happen.
CSDIRose advised that the lighting issue was discussed extensively
both pro and con and during the Planning Commission Public
Hearing, there was technical information provided by a consultant
from the lighting field that resolved a lot of the issues regarding actual
spillage of lights. The result of these discussions were restriction of
hours, use of the lights that mitigated other concerns being expressed
by the neighbors of the park.
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Mr. Ryc,, ad, ised that a complete computer i node) was prepared for
Pantera r 3* that took into account the ball field lighting, parking lot
.-qd sprwa curt lights and placement of the lights.
CP'UB_.rr,ger asked about direct light glare.
Mr. Ryan advised that all of the lighting angles are ca;culated and are
combined with baffles and filters to break down the glare and spillage.
C/Ansari expressed the need for a community center.
CSD/Rose stated that the only necessary items needed to house the
types of recreation programs at park Cites is a storage area,
telephone and outdoor space. Ke advised that any indoor recreation
programs are housed at private association locations and parks that
have the facilities.
C/Ansari asked if it's possible for a larger over hang where tables
could be placed underneath for a picnic area.
CSD/Rose advised that ther is a shade cover programmed for the
park and designed as a picnic area similar to Peterson Park.
With consensus of the Council, staff was directed to net make a
decision to down -size the park withOL-t bringing it to the Council end
get Council concurrence.
Mike Goldenberg,'Vice Chairman, Parks R Recreation Commission,
advised that -during the Planning Commission's review of the project,
Mr. Liu presented situations that would occur regarding traffic
mitigation. He advised that if thq multi-purpose meeting room is
added at this time, it may create v rroblem for the neighborhood in
regard to traffic. C�-nstruct'on (11h3 multi purpose meeting room is
estimated at $2.5 mil!ion. He advised that the e::ti.. Parks &
Recreation Commission wanted th-3 multi-purpose room; however,
their budget has only $1.17 million nor Lie entire park. He suggested
that portables could be used if neaded.
9. NEW BUSINESS: None
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
11. ADJOURNMENT: Thea being no further business to
conduct, the meeting was adjourned L* 10:09 p.m.;:-, memory of Inez Vidal.
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+LNDA BURGESS: City clerk
ATTEST:
Mayor