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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
JULY 1, 1997
1. CLOSED SESSION: None
2. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Huff called the meeting to order at
6:39 p.m. in the SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar,
California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Council Member Ansari.
INVOCATION: Reverend John Song, Harvest Fellowship
of Diamond Bar.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Ansari, Harmony,
Werner, Mayor Pro Tem Herrera and Mayor Huff.
Also present were: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Amanda
Susskind, Assistant City Attorney; Frank Usher, Deputy City Manager;
James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; Bob Rose, Community
Services Director; Linda Magnuson, Assistant Finance Director and
Lynda Burgess, City Clerk.
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
3.1 BUSINESS OF THE MONTH:
3.1.1 Presented City Tile to Charlie and Mary Ricotta, Charlie's
Sandwich Shoppe owners.
3.2 Presented Certificates of Recognition to the Diamond Bar Economic
Revitalization Ad Hoc Committee members.
CONVENED TO JOINT MEETING WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - 6:48
p. M.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Werner
ROLL CALL: Agency Members Ansari, Harmony, Herrera, Vice
Chairman Huff, Chairman Werner
Also present were. Terrence L. Belanger, Executive Director; Amanda Susskind,
Assistant Agency Attorney; Frank Usher, Deputy City Manager; James DeStefano,
Deputy City Manager; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Linda Magnuson,
Assistant Finance Director and Lynda Burgess, Agency Secretary.
3.1 SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY TWO GUEST SPEAKERS ON THE
SUBJECT OF REDEVELOPMENT - Murray Kane, Kane, Ballmer &
Berkman, spoke in opposition to redevelopment in D.B. He demanded the
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City demonstrate the type of blight required by law He presented a
videotape displaying areas earmarked for inclusion in the redevelopment
area.
Heinz Gehner, D.B. Chamber of Commerce President and local business
person, spoke in favor of the concept of redevelopment.
AMIAnsari asked if another speaker may utilize the balance of Mr. Gehner's
12 minute allotment for speaking in favor of redevelopment.
ACA/Susskind responded that the Council and Redevelopment Agency
agreed to have one speaker represent each side of the redevelopment issue.
If additional speakers are allowed, Council and Redevelopment Agency
would be conducting another public hearing.
In response to AM/Ansari's question regarding why the Gateway Corporate
Center would be considered urbanized, Felice Acosta explained that
redevelopment law states that "no more than 20% of a project area may be
comprised of vacant, unurbanized property. If a property is surrounded or
nearly surrounded by developed property, it may be considered as
urbanized." The fact that the property was subdivided and not developed in
9 or 10 years is evidence of economic blight. Therefore, this project meets
the test of the law.
In response to AM/Ansari's question regarding Mr. Kane's statement that the
City will lose $20 million from its General Fund, Ms. Acosta stated that D.B.
properties have declined in value in the past three years, The City will
receive a pass-through to help offset loss of tax revenue. Approximately
35% of the 100% of increase will go to various taxing agencies, including the
City. Of the remaining 100%, 20% will be set aside for housing and the
remainder will go to the Redevelopment Agency to conduct redevelopment
activities within the redevelopment area. If the City does nothing and
commercial property values continue to decline, the City will be in a worse
position financially. Residential property values have continued to increase.
As a result, D.B. has a very healthy residential community and a very
depressed commercial area.
In response to AM/Harmony's question as to why Eric Stone's property is
included in the project area, Ms. Acosta explained that Mr. Stone
acknowledged that there are two legal assessors parcels - the parcel
included in the project area contains a large flood control channel, which is
developmentally problematic.
In response to AM/Harmony as to why the SunCal property adjacent to Tin -
Dr, was removed from the project area, Ms. Acosta stated that the property
was originally included to facilitate access to the commercial areas as they
are developed. However, it was later determined that public access would
not be permitted through the area and; therefore, did not meet the criteria for
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inclusion within the redevelopment project area. Regarding the Sandstone
Canyon project, which has been approved for private access and is still
included in the project area, she responded that the Canyon is included in the
project area because of severe geotechnical problems associated with the
development.
PWD/Wentz explained that in reviewing the Arciero project and as drainage
plans unfolded, there were, along the roadway access, some areas of
potential landslide. Mitigation measures were addressed and reviewed by
the County and others. The project remains in the Redevelopment Project
Area due to landslide potential.
Ms. Acosta explained that the Patel property is included because of the
geotechnical problems. The City has identified properties that have problems
that may be rectified by redevelopment.
In response to AM/Herrera's question regarding the 20% low income housing
obligation, Ms. Acosta indicated that redevelopment law requires that
redevelopment agencies set aside 20% of their tax increment dollars to
improve low and moderate income affordable housing within their
communities unless findings can be made that no need exists, Within D.B.,
some $ 90 million may be generated over the life of the plan if the projections
are accurate. She explained that the County median income for a one
person household is $35,900, for a family of four - $51,300. The law allows
for housing assistance in many forms (housing rehabilitation, first time home
buyers programs, senior citizen housing) for households up to 120% of
median income. Funds can be allocated to the L.A. County Housing
Authority for distribution.
AM/Herrera stated that the City concluded it does not have a large area for
construction of new low and moderate income housing. As a result, would
the City have the option to utilize other plans throughout the City.
Ms. Acosta responded that the City would have the ability to expend dollars
to improve housing on a citywide basis as opposed to building housing.
Chair/Werner asked who pays if the redevelopment agency project fails. He
spoke about the use of bond money versus a "pay-as-you-go" basis and
asked whether future Agency Board Members can be precluded from
entering into a bond financing program during the life of the Redevelopment
Plan. He asked for staff to provide restrictive approaches to eminent domain.
In lieu of restrictive approaches to eminent domain, he asked that the use of
condemnation in this Redevelopment Plan be prohibited.
ED/Belanger stated that if the Redevelopment Project Area is adopted, the
loans the City has made to the Redevelopment Agency would be debts of the
Agency and increments, as they became available, would be used to repay
the debts.
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Ms. Acosta further stated that if the Redevelopment Agency chooses to issue
bonded debt; it is a debt of the Agency and not a debt of the City. The bond
investor assumes the risk. Many agencies insure bonds or provide Letters
of Credit to local banks.
AAA/Susskind stated that the proposed Redevelopment Plan includes a
clause to preserve the option of using eminent domain in instances where the
Agency determines it is a public benefit to do so. Following adoption, the
Ordinance and Plan could be amended to remove the power of eminent
domain which requires a full public hearing notice or Council could state its
policy that it has no desire to use eminent domain and the issue will not be
rescinded without a public hearing. With respect to issuance of bonds, bonds
are not usually issued until the project area has enjoyed a few years of tax
increment receipt to determine that the bond holders can be assured that
security exists for any risk they may assume.
ED/Belanger stated the Redevelopment Agency has the ability to lower its
limit of bonded indebtedness.
AM/Ansari asked for identification of the commercial building referred to in
the Project Area as requiring "extensive rehabilitation." She asked why the
City's Building & Safety Division did not abate the illegal condition, if it exists.
She asked if eminent domain could be eliminated from the Redevelopment
Plan right away. She asked what types of businesses and buildings would
be subject to eminent domain. Further, she asked if the Redevelopment Plan
might be more successful if it was held over for an additional 6 months and
a public outreach program was conducted. She asked what cities have
successful redevelopment agencies and if there had been more public input
than there has been in D.B.
Ms. Acosta indicated that the commercial building requiring extensive
rehabilitation is Assessor's Parcel #8719-010-009 located on Washington
Ave.
Hitta Mosesman displayed photographs of buildings located in the proposed
Project Area which exhibit deterioration and deferred maintenance.
AAA/Susskind explained what may occur if adoption of the Redevelopment
Agency is postponed.
In response to AM/Ansari, Ms. Acosta responded that during the adoption
process, communities such as Carson, which has had a successful
Redevelopment Agency since 1971, held town hall meetings but did not have
Ad Hoc Committees. Burbank's Redevelopment Agency received
overwhelming support from the Project Area Committee and the community.
Fontana's pian adoption took approximately 2 1/2 years, which adversely
affected its success.
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AM/Harmony asked why the City does not enforce its Property Maintenance
Ordinance and ask property owners to rehabilitate their properties. He felt
that $90 million for low and very low income properties would impact the
community. He said the Gateway Corporate Center property is so valuable
that property owners are not in a hurry to develop the property and will not
sell the property until the values increase. He further stated that politicians
do not know how to "pay-as-you-go" and indicated that his research shows
that the City's sales tax revenue has increased every year.
Ms. Acosta stated that the project area exhibits deterioration and deferred
maintenance as well as very strong economic blight. There is a reason the
City's commercial property values have declined and vacancies have
increased while the residential property values have not declined. The
Gateway Corporate Center property owners are actively marketing their sites
and have, within the last 3 months, dropped their sales price by 10% to
entice buyers because they are concerned about the lack of development
potential. The report notes on Page B-19 that the Gateway Corporate Center
suffers from depreciated values. With respect to the retail sales, evidence
provided to Council clearly shows that D.B.'s retail sales are in decline,
especially compared to the surrounding communities. More and more
residents are purchasing outside the community and bypassing local
merchants.
AM/Herrera asked for clarification of "blight" and whether every building
within the project area must suffer from blight.
Ms. Acosta stated that opponents of redevelopment for D.B. have focused
on deterioration. Deterioration is only one element of physical blight.
Physical blight - substandard design, lack of parking, lack of access, etc. -
and economic blight - depreciating property values, vacancies, high crime
rate, etc. - have a number of characteristics. The law requires that a project
area must have at least one physical and one economic blight condition to
constitute a blighted area.
AM/Herrera asked Ms. Acosta to confirm that Redevelopment Agency
monies will not necessarily be spent on every building within the project area.
Ms. Acosta said that a project area will not generate sufficient revenues to
spend money on every property. In the initial years of redevelopment,
resources will be very limited.
AM/Herrera felt redevelopment would greatly benefit the City and that all
commercial areas should be incorporated. Redevelopment Agencies allow
cities to enter into more partnerships with local businesses and school
districts. Monies could be used for additional sports lighting, building a senior
center, etc. If D.B. expects to compete effectively with other cities and retain
its businesses, it must have a Redevelopment Agency.
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VC/Huff talked about a 2 -page facsimile being sent to D.B. citizens allegedly
from concerned citizens who oppose redevelopment. He felt that to oppose
redevelop-ment is to oppose fiscal prudence.
Chair/Werner spoke about the positive aspects redevelopment affords
including creating incentives to entice businesses to locate in the City.
OLD BUSINESS: (ITEMS 3.1 THROUGH 3.6 ARE CONTINUED FROM JUNE
10, 1997)
3.1 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-97-12: A RESOLUTION OF THE
DIAMOND BAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR OF THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM THE
PROPOSED DIAMOND BAR ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA -
VC/Huff moved, AM/Herrera seconded, to adopt Redevelopment
Agency Resolution No. R-97-12. Motion carried by the following Roll
Call vote:
AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, VC/Huff,
Chair/Werner
NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS - Harmony
ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS - None
3.2 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 97-49: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING THE
EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM THE PROPOSED
DIAMOND BAR ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA - C/Werner
moved, MPT/Herrera seconded, to adopt City Council Resolution No.
97-49. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari , Werner
MPT/Herrera, M/Huff
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
3.3 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 97-50: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ADOPTING
WRITTEN FINDINGS IN RESPONSE TO ORAL AND WRITTEN
OBJECTIONS, COMMUNICATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR THE DIAMOND BAR ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA OF
THE DIAMOND BAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - ClWerner
moved, MPT/Herrera seconded, to adopt City Council Resolution No.
97-50. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - W e r n e r,
MPT/Herrera, M/Huff
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NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
3.4 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. R-97-14: A RESOLUTION OF THE
DIAMOND BAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CERTIFYING THE
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE DIAMOND
BAR ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA; ADOPTING THE
MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM; ADOPTING THE
FINDINGS AND FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDINGS AS REQUIRED
BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT,
ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATION
AND APPROVING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN - VC/Huff moved,
AM/Herrera seconded, to adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution
No. R-97-14. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS - Herrera, VC/Huff,
Chair[Werner
NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony
ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS - None
3.5 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 97-51: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR CERTIFYING THE
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE DIAMOND
BAR ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA; ADOPTING THE
MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM; ADOPTING THE
FINDINGS AND FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDINGS AS REQUIRED
BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT,
ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS,
APPROVING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. - C/Werner
moved, MPT/Herrera seconded, to adopt City Council Resolution No.
97-51. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Werner, MPT/Herrera, M/Huff
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony
ABSENT. COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
3.6 APPROVED FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 03 (1997): AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DIAMOND BAR ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA - C/Harmony moved, C/Ansari seconded, to
direct staff to prepare necessary documents to place the
Redevelopment issue on the next available ballot for voter approval
to be presented for consideration at the July 15, 1997 City Council
meeting. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony, Werner
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C/Werner seconded, to continue the matter to July 15, 1997. Motion
carried unanimously by the following Roll Cali vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Harmony, Werner,
MPT/Herrera, M/Huff
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Jerry Hamilton reminded the audience
about observing Independence Day and encouraged residents to vote In all
future elections.
Clyde Hennessee expressed opposition to the City supporting non-profit
organizations.
Barbara Beach-Courchesne said she was not duly notified about the
redevelopment public hearing and demanded that tonight's actions be
rescinded. She asked when the Redevelopment Agency would repay the
money given to it by Council.
Dr. Lawrence Rhodes concurred with Mrs. Beach-Courchesne regarding
notification. He asked the City to remove dead trees and prune the
remaining trees along Washington St. He would like to consult with the City
regarding investments and Consent Calendar Item No. 6.6. and commented
on United Parcel's delivery service in D.B.
Terry Birrell asked why Consent Calendar Item No. 6.4., Voucher Register,
was not reviewed by the Finance subcommittee. She requested the item be
continued to July 15, 1997 to allow public review.
Lydia Plunk spoke regarding Proposition A Funds and the Wildlife Corridor
Conservation Authority.
Frank Dursa agreed that the Voucher Register (Consent Calendar Item No,
6.4) should be continued for two weeks until it is reviewed by the Finance
committee_ He asked if City Hall telephone records are public records.
ACA/Susskind stated that, with respect to Mrs. Beach-Courchesne's
concerns regarding public notification, owners of record were notified and
extensive public notices were published and posted as required by law. She
indicated her understanding that Mrs. Beach-Courchesne and her
Homeowner's Association is not listed as owners of record of any property
within the project area and, therefore, are not entitled to notification.
CM/Belanger responded to the request for City Hall telephone records that
the City Attorney advised staff that information used by staff or Council to
formulate decisions is not available to the public. That notwithstanding, the
requesters were informed last Thursday that the telephone records' copies
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were available to be picked up at a specified charge. In regard to the lack of
a Finance Committee meeting for review of the Voucher Register, he
indicated that there is no legal requirement for a Finance Committee to pass
judgement on a Voucher Register. Due to publication of an incorrect date,
the Finance Meeting was cancelled. The registers were available on
Thursday, June 26, 1997 for public consumption.
C/Ansae indicated she examined the Voucher Register on Thursday and she
presumed MPT/Herrera also perused the Voucher Register. She requested
that the City Manager's secretary notify the Finance Subcommittee members
about what had occurred.
CM/Belanger reported that the South SR 57 HOV lanes scheduled to be
opened in November, 1997, are scheduled for opening on August 15, 1997.
The SR 57160 HOV lanes which includes the SR 57 North and the SR 60
through the intersection, will not be opened until December, 1997.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 CONCERTS IN THE PARK - "Forte" (Patriotic - Independence Day
Show) July 2, 1997 - 6:30-8:00 p.m., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22910
Golden Springs Dr.
5.2 PLANNING COMMISSION - July 8, 1997 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.3 CONCERTS IN THE PARK - July 9, 1997 - Country Western "Doo
Wah Riders" - 6:30-8:00 p.m., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden
Springs Dr.
5.4 TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - July 10, 1997 -
7:00 p.m., AQMD Board Hearing Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.5 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - July 15, 1997 - 6:30 p.m. AQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Ansari moved, C[Werner seconded, to
approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item No. 6.12. Motion
carried unanimously by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS -
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS -
ABSENT: COUNCIL. MEMBERS -
6.1 APPROVED MINUTES:
Ansari, Harmony, Werner,
MPT/Herrera, M/Hufff
None
None
6. 1,1
Regular Meeting of June 3, 1997 -
As submitted.
6.1.2
Regular Meeting of June 10, 1997
- As submitted.
6.1.3
Regular Meeting of June 17, 1997
- As corrected.
6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -
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Regular Meeting of May 27, 1997,
6.3 RECEIVED AND FILED TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting of April 10, 1997.
6.4 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - dated July 1, 1997 in the
amount of $767,969.79.
6.5 RECEIVED AND APPROVED TREASURER'S REPORT - For month
of May, 1997.
6.6 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 97-52: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY.
6.7 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 97-53: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING
THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT ENTITLED "JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT OF THE SELF-INSURANCE AUTHORITY FOR
EFFECTIVE RISK MANAGEMENT".
6.8 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 96-53C: "RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR SETTING FORTH PERSONNEL RULES
AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THE PAYMENT OF SALARIES,
SICK LEAVE, VACATIONS, LEAVES OF ABSENCES AND OTHER
REGULATIONS" AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS.
6.9 EXTENDED CONTRACT FOR MINUTE SECRETARY SERVICES -
with Carol A. Dennis for City Council, Planning Commission, Parks &
Recreation, and Traffic & Transportation Commission meetings in the
amount of $23,000 for the period July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998,
with a one-year renewal option for the City.
6.10 APPROVED PURCHASE OF GENERAL SUPPLIES FOR FISCAL
YEAR 1997-1998 - by establishment of an open purchase order in the
amount of $15,000 for Office Depot for purchase of general office
supplies for FY 1997-1998. The majority of everyday "consumable"
products will be purchased from this vendor; however, larger items
(office equipment) will continue to be awarded based upon several
informal bids.
6.11 APPROVED ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL AGREEMENT WITH
POMONA VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY - for FY 1997-1998 in the
amount of $59,510.
6.13 APPROVED BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR BUILDING & SAFETY
CONTRACT SERVICES - increased expenditures by $24,400 and
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revenues by $40,000.
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MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR:
6.12 (a) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 97-54: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NOS. 52203 AND 53304, FOR
THE SUBDIVISION ON BREA CANYON ROAD, DIAMOND BAR,
CALIFORNIA.
(b) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 97-55: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NOS. 32400 AND 52228, FOR
THE SUBDIVISION ON BREA CANYON ROAD, DIAMOND BAR,
CALIFORNIA.
C/Harmony moved, MPT/Herrera seconded, to: (a) approve Final
Tract Map Nos. 32400, 52203, 52204, 52228; (2) authorize the Mayor
to execute the Subdivision Agreement; (3) adopt Resolution No. 97-53
approving Final Tract Map No. 52203 and 52204 for the Subdivision
on Brea Canyon Road and 97-54 approving Final Tract Map Nos.
32400 and 52228 for the Subdivision on Brea Canyon Road; (4)
authorize the City Engineer to sign the maps upon all improvement
plans being completed; and (5) authorize the City Clerk to certify and
process the map and CC&R's for recordation after signature by the
City Engineer. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS -
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS -
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS -
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
8. OLD BUSINESS (Cont'd):
Ansari, Harmony, Werner,
MPT/Herrera, M/Huff
None
None
8.3 APPROVED AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO LEASE AGREEMENT DATED
AUGUST 18, 1989, WITH DIAMOND BAR BUSINESS ASSOCIATES
FOR SPACE LOCATED AT 21660 E. COPLEY DRIVE, SUITES 100
AND 190 CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 7,025 RENTABLE
SQUARE FEET - a three year lease for Suites 100 and 190 at 21660
E. Copley Drive.
C1Werner moved, C/Ansari seconded, to approve Amendment No. 5
to Lease Agreement dated August 18, 1989, with Diamond Bar
Business Associates for space located at 21660 E. Copley Drive,
Suites 100 and 190 consisting of approximately 7,025 rentable square
feet. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried;
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
9. NEW BUSINESS:
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COUNCIL MEMBERS -
COUNCIL MEMBERS -
COUNCIL MEMBERS -
Ansari, Harmony, Werner,
MPT/Herrera, MIHuff
None
None
9.1 PROPOSED REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE
ARREST AND CONVICTION OF THE INDIVIDUAL(S)
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEATH OF WANDELL BEAVERS.
Martha Bruske expressed concern that this would set a precedent and
recommended it not be done.
MPT/Herrera moved, C/Ansari seconded, to approve proposed reward
for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s)
responsible for the death of Wandell Beavers. Motion carried by the
following Roll Call vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS -
Ansari, Harmony,
MPT/Herrera, MIHuff
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS -
None
ABSTAIN:
COUNCIL MEMBERS -
Werner
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS -
None
9.2 BUDGET REQUEST BY DIAMOND BAR CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE - Heinz Gehner, D.B. Chamber of Commerce President,
appealed to Council for consideration of the Chamber's budget
request.
Following discussion, MPT/Herrera moved, C/Werner seconded, to
continue the matter to July 15, 1997, direct the Economic
Development Committee to review the matter with the Chamber of
Commerce and present its recommendation to the City Council on
July 15, 1997. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Werner,
MPT/Herrera, MIHuff
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING -11:10 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 11:12 p.m.
10. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS: None
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS: None
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12. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
CLOSED SESSION:
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None
Not Held
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (G.C. Section
54955.8)
Property: Former Water District property, westerly
side of Brea Canyon Road north of Pathfinder Road
Negotiating Parties: City of Diamond Bar and Diamond Crest Estates
LLC
Under Negotiations; Material terms of the agreement
13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to
conduct, M/Huff adjourned the meeting at 11:13 p.m.
LYNDA BURGESS, City CleoE
ATTEST:
Mayor