HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/07/1998 Minutes - Regular MeetingCITY OF DIAMOND BAR
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
STRATEGIC PLANNING
APRIL 7, 1998
CM/Belanger announced that a Closed Session would be necessary this evening
due to potential initiation•of litigation by the City. He explained that the Brown Act
does not require disclosure of the name of the proposed litigation. Moved by
C/Huff, seconded by M/Herrera to place the matter on the agenda for Closed
Session discussion. Motion carried 5-0 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Huff, O'Connor, MPT/Chang,
M/Herrera
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Herrera called the meeting to order at
5:10 p.m., in the South Coast Air Quality Management District Hearing
Board Room CC -8, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
Present: Council Members Ansari, Huff, O'Connor, Mayor
Pro Tem Chang and Mayor Herrera.
Also present were: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Amanda Susskind,
Assistant City Attorney; James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; Bob Rose,
Community Services Director; Kellee Fritzal, Assistant to the City Manager
and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk.
2. Strategic Planning.
CM/Belarger stated that the #1 City Council goal, of the 24 goals that were
identified, is development of a Economic Strategic Plan. Also on the list,
although rated somewhat lower, is a Strategic Plan for the Community. He
presented an overview of a "Strategic Plan" and the "Strategic Planning
Process" and discussed implementation of flow charts for creation of an
Economic Strategic Plan developed by the City of Burbank some years ago.
He referred the Council to the document entitled What Is Strategic
Planning? Strategic Plans incorporate the following activities: Finance,
public safety, economic development, housing, land use and quality of life,
etc. In general, a community develops a Strategic Plan by adopting policies
that are set forth in its General Plan.
In response to C/O'Connor, CM/Belanger explained that a Strategic Plan
addresses both short term and long term issues.
In response to M/Herrera, CM/Belanger stated that Brea utilizes consulting
services in nearly all cases. It does not make sense for Cities to employ
staff economists. He believed that Brea employed the well respected firm
of Gobar Associates to accomplish the economic analysis. Most cities
develop specific strategic plans for individual economic areas. The plan
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should specifically focus on what the City wants to achieve in a particular
area of the community and how it wants to achieve those strategies.
CM/Belanger talked about opportunities and constraints of the community
and how the City can maximize positive aspects as a means of attracting
investments to the area. He stated that D.B. is strategically located and
offers a better geographical opportunity than other successful communities
in the immediate vicinity. He pointed out that land decisions made prior to
the City's incorporation have contributed to restricted community growth.
In response to M/Herrera, CM/Belanger stated that the next step after
adoption of City Council Goals, which includes the #1 goal of developing an
Economic Development Strategic Plan, is to include a budget item for the
1998/1999 Fiscal Year to retain a consultant/consultants to revisit the City's
marketplace.
In response to C/O'Connor, CM/Belanger indicated that the 1995 study was
conducted to determine the feasibility of a Redevelopment Agency Project
Area. He further stated that an analysis will determine the existing demand
and the growth potential - what is the possibility of the community's ability
to attract the demand to the community?
3. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, Mayor
Herrera adjourned the study session at 6:00 p.m. to Closed Session.
LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Mayor
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
APRIL 7, 1998
STUDY SESSION:
Strategic Planning, 5:00 p.m.
Adjourned to Closed Session at 6:00 p.m.
1. CLOSED SESSION: G.C. Section 54956.9, discussion of
proposed initiation of litigation by the City.
ACA/Susskind announced that direction was given to staff by Council but
that no action was taken.
2. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Herrera called the meeting to order
at 6:43 p.m., in the SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr., Diamond
Bar, California.
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4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Thom Pruitt
INVOCATION: Dr. Ted Martinez, Evangelical Free Church
of Walnut
ROLL CALL: Council Members Ansari, Huff, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tem Chang, Mayor Herrera
Also present were: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Amanda Susskind,
Assistant City Attorney; James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; David Liu,
Deputy Public Works Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director;
Communications and Marketing Director Mike Nelson; Linda Magnuson,
Assistant Finance Director and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
3.1 Presented Certificates of Recognition to Parks Master Plan
Subcommittee Members.
3.2 Presented Certificates of Recognition to Sponsors of the "Friends of
the Library Wine Tasting Soiree."
3.3 Proclaimed April 19 through April 26, 1998 as "Children of the
Holocaust: Their Memories, Our Legacy."
3.4 Proclaimed April 19 through April 25, 1998 as "National Library
Week."
3.5 Proclaimed April as "Earthquake Preparedness Month."
3.6 Walnut Sheriff Captain Richard Martinez introduced the new D.B.
Team Sergeant, Bill Flannery.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Dr. Lawrence Rhodes spoke in opposition
to SB 621 and SB 2102 relating to dog and cat breeding and sales. He
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encouraged citizens to write to their legislators requesting defeat of these
bills.
Thom Pruitt, D.B. Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading Organization,
thanked City officials and staff for their support of the April 6, 1998 Invitation
Golf Tournament fundraiser. He invited City officials to participate in the
group's April 24, 1998 chili cook -off which will be held at Kick's Sports Bar
at 7:00 p.m. He stated that his organization would be participating in the
City's 9th Anniversary Celebration.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 OFF-SITE PARKING TASK FORCE - April 8, 1998 - 6:30 p.m.,
AQMD CC -2, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.2 TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - April 9, 1998 - 7:00
p.m., AQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.3 SOLID WASTE TASK FORCE - April 13, 1998 - 6:30 p.m., CC -2,
21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.4 PLANNING COMMISSION - April 14, 1998 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E..Copley Dr.
5.5 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ROUNDUP - Saturday, April
18, 1998 - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Gateway Corporate Center, 1300
Bridge Gate Dr.
5.6 9TH ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - Sunday, April 19,
1998 - 12:00 p.m., (Noon) to 5:00 p.m., Peterson Park, 24142 E.
Sylvan Glen Dr.
5.7 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - April 21, 1998 - 6:30 p.m., AQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.8 FRIENDS OF LIBRARY WINE TASTING SOIREE - April 26, 1998 -
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Shilo Hilltop, 3101 Temple Ave.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: MPT/Chang moved, C/Ansari seconded,
to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Items No. 6.6 and
6.8. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Huff, O'Connor, MPT/Chang,
M/Herrera
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
6.1 APPROVED MINUTES:
6.1.1 Regular Meeting of March 3, 1998 - As corrected.
6.1.2 Study Session of March 17, 1998 - As corrected.
6.1.3 Regular Meeting of March 17, 1998 - As corrected.
6.1.4 Special Meeting of March 24, 1998 - As submitted.
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6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES - Regular Meeting of February 26, 1998.
6.3 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - dated April 7, 1998 in the
amount of $671,927.86.
6.4 REVIEWED AND APPROVED TREASURER'S REPORT - for
February, 1998.
6.5 DENIED CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - Filed by Indradi Agusaputra on
March 16, 1998 and referred the matter for further action to Carl
Warren & Co., the City's Risk Manager.
6.7 APPROVED CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR PETERSON PARK
IMPROVEMENTS WITH CATHCART/BEGIN ASSOCIATES FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR D &
J ENGINEERING FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - in the amount
of $1,300 for reimbursable expenditures for Cathcart/Begin Assoc.
and a contract amendment with D & J Engineering for $3,000 for
inspection services.
6.9 AUTHORIZED ADDITIONAL TEMPORARY SERVICES WITH TIME
OUT PERSONNEL SERVICES - in the amount of $6,000 to be
provided by Time Out Personnel Services for secretarial services in
the Planning Division.
MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR:
6.6 RESOLUTION NO. 98-19: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD STREET
REHABILITATION PROJECT FROM PALOMINO DRIVE TO THE
NORTHERLY CITY LIMIT AT TEMPLE AVENUE, IN SAID CITY AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE
TO RECEIVE BIDS - C/O'Connor requested information from staff
regarding notification to the businesses to be affected by the project.
CM/Belanger stated that notices will be prepared and sent as soon as
bids are let. Signage will be located in the area directing the public
to the affected businesses. Residents will not be notified because
they are not directly affected.
C/O'Connor asked that notices of the proposed construction date be
sent to the businesses as soon as possible.
CM/Belanger reported that meetings will be held with affected
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business owners to keep them apprised of construction plans and
potential interference with ingress/egress as they may occur.
Following discussion, C/Huff moved, MPT/Chang seconded, to adopt
Resolution No. 98-19 and notify the affected businesses as soon as
possible. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Huff, O'Connor, MPT/
Chang, M/Herrera
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
6.8 APPROVED AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT FOR MINUTE
SECRETARY SERVICES - in the amount of $1,500 to include
minutes for Off -Site Parking and Solid Waste Standards Task Forces.
C/O'Connor asked who approves the task force minutes.
M/Herrera did not believe it was necessary for the task force minutes
to be approved because they are for Council's information only.
C/O'Connor stated that she had received calls from Off -Site Parking
task force members who are concerned that there is no approval
process.
C/Ansari stated that she had received complaints from Traffic &
Transportation Commissioners that their minutes do not always
project the essence of their statements. She has also experienced
this with respect to the transcription of her statements. She
recommended that Council discuss this matter.
M/Herrera stated that perhaps meeting minutes should be "action''
minutes only in order to eliminate context -related transcription
problems.
CM/Belanger explained that task force minutes are not required and
approval of the minutes may be decided by the task force members.
M/Herrera explained that the task forces are temporary and are not
the same type of bodies as the official Commissions.
Following discussion, MPT/Chang moved, C/Huff seconded, to
authorize the City Manager to amend the existing contract agreement
with Carol A. Dennis for Minute Secretary services from $23,000 to
$24,500, an increase of $1,500, to include minutes for Off -Site
Parking and Solid Waste Standards Task Forces. Motion carried by
the following Roll Call vote:
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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Huff, MPT/Chang,
M/Herrera
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - O'Connor
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7.1 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT
(ZCA 97-1) PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE DRAFT DEVELOPMENT
CODE, ARTICLES IV AND V - DCM/DeStefano reported that on
December 9, 1997, the Planning Commission recommended approval
of the draft Development Code and Citywide Design Guidelines. In
December, these documents were transmitted to Council and a series
of 4 study sessions were conducted. This is the 2nd of 4 public
hearings on the Draft Code. Articles IV and V discuss development
permit procedures and Development Code administration.
Consultant Bruce Jacobson presented an overview of Articles IV and
V.
M/Herrera opened the public hearing.
Jerry Hamilton, 1429 Copper Mountain Dr., asked Council to carefully
consider the contents of the Development Code.
There being no further testimony offered, M/Herrera continued the
public hearing to April 21, 1998 for review of Article III.
8. OLD BUSINESS:
8.1 RESOLUTION NO. 98 -XX: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING THE
FOLLOWING IMPROVEMENTS AS PART OF THE DIAMOND BAR
SCHOOL SAFETY STUDY AT ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL, CASTLE ROCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CHAPARRAL
MIDDLE SCHOOL, DIAMOND BAR HIGH SCHOOL, DIAMOND
POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GOLDEN SPRINGS ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL, LORBEER MIDDLE SCHOOL, MAPLE HILL
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, QUAIL SUMMIT ELEMENTARY, SOUTH
POINTE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND WALNUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
Joe Foust, Austin -Foust Associates, Inc. presented an overview of the
study process.
CM/Belanger listed the following recommendations for each school:
A. DIAMOND BAR HIGH SCHOOL
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1. Open up the Brea Canyon Road Driveway to all traffic
both in and out.
2. Extend red curb on the east side of Brea Canyon Road
south of Pathfinder Road to 140 feet south of the
crosswalk to lengthen the northbound right -turn pocket.
3. Install diagonal parking on the east side of Brea
Canyon Road between Pathfinder Road and Fountain
Springs Road and remove parking restrictions on Brea
Canyon Road.
4. Post additional "One -Hour Parking, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. on School Days" signs on Evergreen Springs
Drive, Birch Hill Drive and Lost River Drive; on
Evergreen Springs Drive, west and east sides to Birch
Hill Drive, the existing "No Parking, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. School Days Only" signs should be changed to
"No Parking, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on School Days",
on Evergreen Springs Drive from Birch Hill Drive to
Sunbright Drive, and on Birch Hill Drive and Lost River
Drive, the existing "One -House Parking, 7:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m., School Days Only" signs should be changed
to "One -House Parking, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on
School Days".
5. Add east -west left -turn phasing and north -south split
phasing to Brea Canyon Road and Pathfinder Road
signal.
6. Add east west left -turn phasing to Evergreen Springs
Drive and Pathfinder Road signal.
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $62,600.
B. CHAPARRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
1. Remove speed humps in parking lot.
2. Repaint existing crosswalk on Spruce Tree Drive in
front of the school as yellow ladder -type crosswalk.
3. Review and re -time the existing traffic signal at
Diamond Bar Boulevard and Mountain Laurel Way.
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $850.
C. LORBEER MIDDLE SCHOOL
1. Create a passenger loading zone in front of the school
on Diamond Bar Boulevard by installation of "School
Passenger Loading Zone, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on
School Days" signs and painting the curb white, while
retaining a portion of red curb to serve as a right -turn
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lane into the driveways.
2. Prohibit left -turn movement from the parking lots onto
Diamond Bar Boulevard by installation of physical
barriers.
3. Widen lower parking lot driveway by moving the
gatepost out of the travelway.
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $10,300.
D. SOUTH POINTE MIDDLE SCHOOL
1. Install a new ladder -type crosswalk across Blackhawk
Drive at Lemon Avenue.
2. Upgrade existing crosswalk across Lemon Avenue at
Blackhawk Drive to the ladder -type.
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $500.
E. ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1. Install painted crosswalk across the north leg of
Prospectors Road at Beaverhead Drive.
2. Install painted crosswalk with high -visibility yellow
ladder -type marking across Clearview Crest Drive
beside the school at Chicora Drive.
3. Repaint existing crosswalk on Beaverhead Drive at
Cottonwood Cove Drive with high -visibility ladder -type
marking.
4. Replace existing "No Parking" signs on Beaverhead
Drive with "School Passenger Loading Zone, 7:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m., on School Days" signs and repaint white
curb.
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $1,050.
F. CASTLE ROCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1. Post "No U-turn" signs along Castle Rock Road in front
of the school.
2. Move the crossing guard on Brea Canyon Road to
Castle Rock Road in front of the school and install a
ladder -type crosswalk to facilitate students to cross the
street.
3. Install 10 feet of red curb on both sides of the parking
lot southern driveway to allow buses the right to exit.
4. Install protective barriers (i.e., guard railing) outside the
supervised back gate on Brea Canyon Road to
separate parked cars from waiting children.
5. Repaint white curb in front of school and install "School
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Passenger Loading Zone, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on
School Days" signs.
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $2,050.
G. DIAMOND POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1. Re -time the existing signal timing to red at Golden
Springs Drive and Sunset Crossing Road.
2. Post "No Student Loading/Unloading" signs on Golden
Springs Drive.
3. Post "School Passenger Loading Zone, 7:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. on School Days" signs in front of school.
4. Add 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on School Days" to existing
"No Parking" signs on Sunset Crossing Road.
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $700.
H. EVERGREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1. Prohibit left -turns into the parking lot from 7:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. on school days.
2. Paint knuckle curve curb red to prohibit parking.
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $400.
I. GOLDEN SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1. Post "No Student Loading/Unloading" signs to
supplement the red curb on the west side of Golden
Springs Drive at Ballena Drive to prevent any
passenger loading/unloading.
2. Install a yellow ladder -type crosswalk across EI Encino
Drive at Meadowfalls Drive at the rear of the school.
3. Both the existing as well as the new school crosswalk
installed adjacent to the school grounds be ladder -type.
4. Repaint the existing white passenger loading zone on
Ballena Drive and supplement with curb legends
"School Passenger Loading Zone, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m., on School Days".
5. Re -time the existing signal at Golden Springs Drive and
Ballena Drive,
6. Pave the area in front of the access gate on EI Encino
Drive.
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $2,400.
J. MAPLE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1. Remove existing crosswalk from location north of
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school parking lot driveway and relocate existing
crossing guard to a consolidated student crossing
directly in front of the school on Maple Hill Road and
install a new ladder -type crosswalk directly in front of
the school on Maple Hill Road.
2. Relocate existing crossing guard to the new crosswalk
on Maple Hill Road.
3. Prohibit U -Turns on Eaglefen Drive.
4. Periodically use radar speed trailer on Maple Hill Road.
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $850.
K. QUAIL SUMMIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1. No improvements recommended at this time.
Circulation and dropoff/pickup operation should be re-
evaluated after the construction is completed.
L. WALNUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1. Remove existing crosswalk on Glenwick Avenue and
relocate to the south side of the parking lot exist
driveway painted with high visibility ladder -type
markings.
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $500.
CM/Belanger stated that school officials and principals reviewed the
recommendations and expressed support of the improvements. The
total estimated cost for all proposed improvements is about $100,000.
Dr. Ron Hockwalt, Walnut Valley Unified School District
Superintendent, spoke in support of the consultant's
recommendations. He commended Austin -Foust Associates, Inc. and
DPWD/Liu for their efforts. In response to C/Huffs comments that the
City can never fully accommodate the school's needs during the 10
morning and afternoon minutes that the facilities are affected, he
stated that the schools and roads were built to serve community
neighborhoods with students walking to the facilities. In lieu of this,
the City and the schools must now compensate for unintended uses.
In his opinion, the final recommendations are reasonable.
Dr. Hockwalt responded to M/Herrera's concern regarding the
recommendation to remove the speed bumps at Chaparral Middle
School stating that the speed bumps are too high and cause a
disruption in traffic flow at peak hours.
C/O'Connor said she cannot concur with the recommendation to
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remove the speed humps because of the extreme safety hazard to the
youth who participate in evening activities.
Clay Chaput, Pomona Unified School District Superintendent, spoke
in support of the School Traffic Study recommendations.
Audrey Hamilton, 1249 Copper Mountain Dr., expressed concern
regarding the Quail Summit Elementary School drive-through and
lack of off-street parking. She explained that, instead of parking on
the street to pick up their children, parents remain in the drive-through
area which causes vehicular and bus traffic to back up and impede
traffic flow on Quail Summit Drive. She suggested that parents park
on Meadowglen Road and Winterwood Lane, walk to school property,
pick up their children and walk back to their cars. She believed that
if the school closed the parking lot, the traffic flow would improve.
Mr. Hamilton said that if people are breaking the law at school sites,
they should be ticketed. He is very concerned that a fatal accident
will occur at Quail Summit Elementary School because people
become anxious and when they pass vehicles parked on the street,
they enter the oncoming traffic lane on a blind curve.
Keith Cunde, Harmony Hill Dr., said that he cannot get out of his
driveway between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on school mornings.
Harmony Hill Dr. is a very narrow street with cars parked on both
sides. He believed the Sheriffs Department should write more tickets
in the area. He suggested that the City give Proposition A funds to
the school districts to subsidize bus charges and allow more students
to ride the buses.
Jack Istik, 22607 Dry Creek Rd., said Mr. Foust presented items for
which he had received concurrence from the officials. He believed
the school districts have a moral obligation to the citizens to provide
safe ingress and egress for the students.
CM/Belanger responded to Mr. Cunde that Proposition A and C funds
are restricted and cannot be used to supplement bus fees.
C/O'Connor stated that Walnut Valley Unified School District provides
bus service for D.B. students but that Pomona Unified does not.
C/Ansari asked how many parents were issued tickets for illegal
parking in front of schools during the past year.
Mr. Hamilton said the videotapes are not accurate.
Mr. Cunde suggested that school districts stagger school hours.
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Dr. Hockwalt responded that school hour staggering was eliminated
with the institution of longer school hours. He said the District
believes that, by staggering classes, parents may have to make more
than one trip to the school.
C/Ansari said she would like to know the school session times for
Evergreen Elementary School and Diamond Bar High School to
determine if scheduling can be adjusted to help the traffic flow.
M/Herrera stated this information will be available for the City Council
Study Session.
CM/Belanger explained to C/O'Connor that white curbing is intended
to be used for loading and unloading. Signage in conjunction with the
white curbing indicates the hours of restriction and allows
enforcement. Gas tax monies and possibly Proposition C funds could
be used to subsidize some activities related to the street such as
striping. He indicated that these matters will be fully explained during
the City Council's Study Session. The Chaparral Middle School
speed humps are located on school property and are, therefore, the
property of the school. If the City chose to involve itself in any onsite
activities, it would be a cooperative venture between the school and
the City. The school does not need the City's approval to eliminate
the speed bumps.
C/O'Connor thanked the City for implementing the school crossing
guard at Del Sol Ln. and Sunset Crossing Rd. for Diamond Point
Elementary School.
CM/Belanger explained that certain recommendations have been
implemented. Issues that concern the areas outside of school
property need to be considered by Council.
Mr. Cunde suggested that the school districts should initiate an
educational program to encourage school bus use.
C/O'Connor moved, C/Ansari seconded, to continue the matter to a
4:00 p.m. City Council Study Session on Tuesday, April 21, 1998.
Motion carried with the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Huff, O'Connor,
MPT/Chang, M/Herrera
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
CM/Belanger pointed out that the City received a letter of comments
on this matter from Gary Werner.
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8.2 INLAND VALLEY CAPITAL CORPORATION (IVCC). C/O'Connor
asked what commitments the IVCC had received to date.
Blanca Arrellano responded that the City of Pomona and Fontana
have each committed $50,000 for IVCC administrative and operation
costs. With a commitment from D.B., IVCC would have the financial
startup capital to begin application for lender's licensing. The banks
will not commit absent the community participation. The cities provide
the administrative and operating funds; the banks/lending institutions
loan the monies to businesses (the loan pool). Riverside, Orange
and San Diego Counties have contributed grant monies toward the
formation of the IVCC.
C/O'Connor read a statement of opposition from resident Al Rumpilla
C/Huff stated that while the concept was intriguing, he did not feel the
that the role of city government is to be a bank and that there are a
number of projects within D.B. that need attention. Further, he stated
that the City should not support an expression of interest in
something that has no track record as yet.
C/Ansari moved, M/Herrera seconded, to approve a non-binding
expression of interest in the Inland Valley Capital Corporation in the
amount of $25,000 and, at such time as there is establishment of an
actual IVCC, that the matter be brought back to Council for
discussion. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, MPT/Chang, M/Herrera
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Huff, O'Connor
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9.1 COUNCIL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. C/Huff moved, MPT/Chang
seconded, to adopt the 1998-1999 City Council Goals and Objectives
priority rankings. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Huff, O'Connor, MPT/
Chang, M/Herrera
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
9.2 MATTER OF OPPOSITION TO PROPOSITION 223, "SCHOOLS,
SPENDING LIMITS ON ADMINISTRATION" - Dr. Ron Hockwalt,
WVUSD Superintendent, explained why the school district opposes
the measure and asked for the City's support in defeating this
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proposition.
C/Huff moved, C/Ansari seconded, to direct staff to prepare a
Resolution of Opposition for consideration at the April 21, 1998 City
Council meeting. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Huff, O'Connor, MPT/
Chang, M/Herrera
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING: 10:20 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 10:23 p.m.
10. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS: MPT/Chang welcomed Standard
Bank to the community. The bank donated $1,000 to the Friends of the
Library for the Mother's Day drawing and offers use of its conference rooms
to the city's non-profit organizations at no charge.
C/O'Connor reported that she attended the CLOUT Technology in School's
conference held at Chaffee College. She encouraged everyone to attend
the 9th Anniversary Celebration on April 19, 1998.
C/Huff stated that on March 26, he and M/Herrera met with Chino Hills
officials to discuss the formation of a Joint Planning Agency for D.B., Chino
Hills and Industry. On March 27, he presented testimony in South EI Monte
regarding the Alameda Corridor East's impact on the San Gabriel Valley. On
March 28, he attended the South Pointe "Music at the Pointe" as liaison to
the Walnut School District and indicated that all Council Members attended
the Chamber of Commerce Installation. He congratulated incoming
Chamber President Art O'Daly.
M/Herrera reported on the Economic Development Committee activities
which included attendance at the International Council for Shopping Centers
workshop in Long Beach and the League of Cities meeting.
11. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS: C/Ansari spoke about meeting with
Congressmen in Washington D.C. to encourage approval of a regional
transportation plan proposed by the Six Counties Association of
Government. She attended the Maple Hills Elementary School's Open
House of Careers and a Cal Poly Pomona meeting. She thanked the
citizens for their suggestions to improve the community.
MPT/Chang spoke about the negative financial impact that AB 1776 and
2001 will have on D.B. and other cities. He urged citizens to express their
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opposition in writing and recommended that this matter be placed on the
April 21, 1998 meeting agenda.
C/O'Connor stated that on March 19 she participated in the Rotary golf
tournament fundraiser. She and other Council Members attended the "Miss
Diamond Bar Pageant" and asked that Council invite the new court to a
future meeting. She participated in the Pop Warner Football and
Cheerleading Association golf tournament fundraiser. On March 30, all
Council Members met in Sacramento with Legislators to discuss proposed
Legislative Bills and support the City's lobbyists. On March 31, she attended
a Waste Management Action Plan meeting in Rosemead regarding how
cities will cope with the closing of landfills. On Sunday, April 5, she and
M/Herrera attended the Law Enforcement Appreciation Day sponsored by
the Calvary Baptist Church in San Dimas. Also on Sunday, April 5, she
assisted the Lions Club in coloring 6,000 eggs. The Club will co-sponsor,
with the City, an Easter egg hunt at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 11 at
Summitridge Park. She welcomed "The Work Station", a new D.B. business
which will hold its grand opening on Thursday, April 8. She encouraged
residents to support all new D.B. businesses.
C/Huff welcomed Bob Marvin back home following surgery.
M/Herrera said that many Council Members attend the same functions. She
spoke about why the Legislative Bills highlighted by MPT/Chang should be
opposed. She seconded MPT/Chang's request to have staff prepare
Resolutions of opposition and place the matter on the April 21, 1998 City
Council meeting.
12. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, M/Herrera
adjourned the meeting at 10:45 p.m.
�LYNDA BURGESS; City Clerk
ATTEST:
Mayor