HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/15/1998 Minutes - Special Study Session with Planning CommCITY OF DIAMOND BAR
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
JOINT MEETING WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 15, 1998
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Herrera called the meeting to order
at 4:07 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management District Room CC -8,
21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
2. CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL: Council Members Huff and O'Connor and
Mayor Herrera. Council Member Ansari and Mayor Pro Tem Chang were
absent.
PLANNING COMMISSION ROLL CALL: Commissioners Kuo and
Nelson, Vice Chairman Tye and Chairman McManus. Commissioner
Ruzicka was absent.
Also present were: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Michael Jenkins,
City Attorney; James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; David Liu, Deputy
Public Works Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Mike
Nelson, Communications & Marketing Director; Linda Magnuson, Assistant
Finance Director; Lynda Burgess, City Clerk; Ann Lungu, Associate Planner;
Kellee Fritzal, Assistant to the City Manager; Anne Haraksin, Administrative
Assistant.
Mayor Pro Tem Chang arrived at 4:12 p.m.
Proposed Discussion Items:
Vision for the future and Redevelopment and 2. Redevelopment
Project Area activities.
CM/Belanger pointed out the Redevelopment Project Area using the
map. He stated that 4 programs were approved: Commercial
Rehabilitation, Business Assistance and Retention, Infrastructure and
Parking Mitigation.
In response to C/Huff, Chair/McManus stated that the Planning
Commission was asking about the current status of the
Redevelopment Agency and whether the Agency ascertained a
specific starting point and overall vision.
C/Huff explained that the Redevelopment Agency is driven by
funding. In the meantime, the Agency is proceeding with efforts that
involve monies on loan from the City that will be repaid. Depending
on the outcome of the pending lawsuit, the Agency will proceed to
implement its goals. Conceptual drawings were prepared for 5
commercial areas in order to give the Agency tools to engage in
discussions with the centers' owners and managers.
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DCM/DeStefano stated that two conceptual drawings show
possibilities for rehabilitation and expansion at the Country Hills
Towne Center and the Kmart/Vons area. With respect to the Country
Hills Towne Center, the Agency is identifying ways to make the center
more attractive to retail tenants and attempting to deal with the loss
of the Ralphs Market. One of the concepts shows how the Ralphs
facility could be increased in size to about 45,000' from the current
25,000'. The plan has been shared verbally only with the property
owner.
In response to Chair/McManus, DCM/DeStefano reported that Ralphs
has a time period that they can continue to maintain their lease and
the store before the property owner has an opportunity to buy it back.
CM/Belanger stated that the store was vacated in May and that
Ralphs has 120 days from vacation.
DCM/DeStefano further stated that the plan has been shared with the
Vons and Savon area property owners as well as the property owner
of Ken's Hardware. The plan shows how the retail businesses on
Golden Springs Rd. and D.B. Blvd. could be linked with Kmart and,
through a streetscape pattern, could be linked with Vons and Savon.
The plan shows on the Vons and Savon side, a potential expansion
of Vons and some in-line stores between Vons and Savon, upper
deck parking above the Vons store. The plan further shows an
expansion of the Kmart Store on the northerly side (garden center)
with a potential for 2 additional pads on either side of McDonalds.
Moving south, there is proposed to be a direct connection between
Kmart and the Paretta property (East-West Bank/The Jolly Bagel,
etc.) The Kmart Center has about 5 different owners for McDonald's,
the utility company, Kmart, Ken's Hardware to the Video Box, and the
gas station. The East-West Bank center from D.B. Blvd. to
Prospectors Rd. is owned by 1 family trust.
In response to C/Nelson regarding Agency proceedings until the
lawsuit is resolved, C/Huff stated that the Agency has assumed a
back -burner posture. Some things can and have been done;
however, the expensive items are on hold.
CM/Belanger explained that the philosophy of the Redevelopment
Agency has been, from the very beginning, that in the early years of
the private area, increment would begin to grow; that the City would
advance to the Redevelopment Agency because it would need to
engage in redevelopment activities. This is a philosophy that the
Agency continues to embrace with a caveat. There are certain areas
that have been avoided because if the Redevelopment Project Area
were to go away, there is some question as to whether or not the
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advance of monies to the Redevelopment Agency would be
considered "prudent." Whereas, an Agency can engage in a myriad
of activities in relationship to properties, cities generally cannot.
Therefore, the Agency has engaged in activities related to
infrastructure. At worst, if the infrastructure programs were .
dismantled as a result of the finding of non -validity for the Project
Area, the City encumbers itself for the design of those projects. Four
designs are currently underway: Brea Canyon Rd. from the southerly
City limits to Pathfinder Rd.; Golden Springs Rd. from Grand Ave. to
Torito Ln.; Brea Canyon Rd. from Pathfinder to Golden Springs; and
Golden Springs to the westerly City limits. Approximately 15 traffic
signal projects are undergoing warrant review under the
Redevelopment Agency. One proposed redevelopment project is
Gateway Center #2 (Ranch Festival location). A request was entered
for a commercial real estate appraisal and retention of a real estate
advisor. This proposal is for a major fixed commercial tenant
(Fortune 500) to come into the location on a 15 -year lease basis.
The project continues to move forward to the extent possible in order
to bring the project to the Planning Commission for development
review. This project is expected to return a net increment flow of
$3,000,000 to the Redevelopment Agency over time. As a result of
this project, there is a possibility of a second equally recognizable
tenant proposed to come in to the same facility which will give a
certain prestige to the Gateway Center. This project would not have
been possible without the Redevelopment Agency.
CM/Belanger explained who the Redevelopment Agency staff
members are in response to Chair/McManus' request.
CM/Belanger responded to VC/Tye that recent cases have resulted
in decisions for and against the plaintiffs.
RECESS: 4:32 p.m.
RECONVENE: -- 4:47 p.m.
Council Member Ansari arrived at 4:47 p.m.
3. Expectations of the Planning Commission.
C/Huff voiced his expectation that his Planning Commission
appointee will make independent decisions without input from him.
Other Council Members may have other expectations.
M/Herrera said that, like Council Member Huff, she expected that her
appointee would work independently to reach his/her own informed
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conclusion.
C/O'Connor stated that although she would never tell her appointee
how to vote, she does keep in touch to see how things are
developing. She has contacted her appointee to determine the
reason for his vote after the fact.
VC/Tye indicated that, during the time that he spent on the Parks &
Recreation Commission, his Council Member never told him how to
vote.
C/Ansari stated that she has never told her appointee how to vote.
Regional transportation planning and impact mitigation.
Regional traffic impacts and solutions
6. Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority activities update
C/Huff explained that the Four Corners Transportation Committee is
currently involved in a study with the Orange County Transportation
Authority (OCTA). OCTA is acting as the lead agency. The
committee is studying the impact of traffic and projecting the growth
of the dairy preserve from the 15 fwy. to the east to SR57 on the west,
SR60 on the north and the 91 fwy. on the south. Within that area, 3
alignments are being considered: Bypass to SR57 via Tonner
Canyon, Soquel Canyon and Carbon Canyon. Subsequently, Soquel
Canyon has been eliminated from the General Plan for the 2 cities
involved. A possible regional bypass road has been narrowly defined
in D.B.'s General Plan. WCCA is attempting to purchase property
from The Boy Scouts. D.B.'s position is to include an easement for
a road within that sale. The study will determine whether a regional
bypass road or some other regional solution is feasible.
C/Nelson asked if the study focuses on how large thy -arterial should
be and where it should be located as opposed to whether it is
needed. He believed the need is a foregone conclusion.
C/Huff stated that Chino Hills and D.B. recognize the need for a
bypass corridor. Chino Hills does not believe their traffic presents a
problem to D.B., they believe the traffic initiates further east and
presents traffic problems for both cities. Therefore, the committee felt
it was necessary to first quantify the problem.
C/Ansari stated that Gwenn Norton Perry suggested that the Four
Corners Committee be disbanded. She fought to get the money for
the Four Corners Committee study. Gwenn Norton Perry thought that
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the 71 fwy. solved the problem.
M/Herrera said that Council is attempting to provide legitimacy to the
recommendations that emerge from the study, at which point
agreements can be formed because the alternative roadway will go
through several cities and counties. The question of alignment, width
and funding sources will be a consideration.
C/Huff indicated that consideration of the bypass roadway will include
the hours of operation.
In response to C/Huff, CM/Belanger stated that the study is
anticipated to be completed by the end of 1999 and will encompass
traffic volumes, alternatives, cities' General Plans, landfills,
easements, etc. Using the map, he explained the options under
consideration. He stated that M/Herrera single-handedly, along with
C/Huff, made certain that D.B. has a right to consideration of an
easement within the negotiations.
M/Herrera explained that negotiations between WCCA and the Boy
Scouts continue. Not only is there a difference in price, there are
major differences, ie: the Scouts wish to retain an area where they
can maintain the Scout Camp and no agreement has been reached
with respect to this location nor is there agreement between the
Scouts and WCCA about the location of the primary roadway leading
to the Scout Camp and a secondary roadway location. There has not
been a Wildlife Corridor meeting since June.
VC/Tye asked what options are being considered to mitigate traffic on
the City's streets. He does not believe additional traffic signals are
the answer.
CM/Belanger responded that traffic signals allow residents to gain
access to major boulevards.
In response to Chair/McManus, C/Huff indicated that the main
concern for mitigating regional traffic is finding a funding source. In
the meantime, measures can be taken to impede the flow of regional
traffic while assisting the residents.
C/Ansari asked about the status of the SR57/60 interchange study.
CM/Belanger responded that it is funded to include land acquisition
and CalTrans expects construction to begin in the year 2001. As a
result of the City of Industry's eastern industrial complex, D.B. will
receive $1.9 million in mitigation measures based on their traffic
impacts to Grand Ave. and D.B. Blvd. and Grand Ave. and Golden
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Springs Rd. The City of Industry recently sent out a notice of
preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for two tiltup buildings
with 100 truck docks on the south side of Grand Ave. D.B. will work
to get a MOU in terms of potential traffic related to the facilities.
City of Industry is the owner of the Tres Hermanos Ranch, which is
located in D.B. and Chino Hills. A proposed joint powers agreement
(Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority) could be a vehicle for
insuring that there is mitigation of the impacts to D.B. In terms of
traffic mitigation, the City is looking at the global picture and the fact
that cities on the easterly and westerly borders that are creating traffic
impacts to the City. Council continues to work to find resources to
mitigate those impacts. In this regard, the City of Industry has been
very cooperative.
MPT/Chang did not believe that Council Members have the solution.
However, the Mayor has scheduled a study session on October 6 to
begin to study what can be done to resolve the City's traffic problems.
He believed the solution will come as a result of hiring a professional
consultant to study the potential long-term solutions. The study group
will establish the goals and objectives for the consultant.
CM/Belanger stated that recently, WCCA has received funding from
the State for purchase of a 31 acre site at Coal Canyon and the 91
fwy. From WCCA's point of view, that is the key site for maintenance
of the wildlife corridor. He reiterated that the other aspect of this
corridor is the purchase of the Boy Scout Reservation which is
proposed to facilitate this particular corridor.
WCCA has access to $10,000,000 in Prop A (1996) funds. WCCA
can use this money for purchase of property east of Colima Rd. to
Puente Hills, which includes the Shell Oil property. Supervisor Knabe
has asked that the money not be released until the affected parties
mutually agree on the sale and other issues.
C/Nelson appreciated the Council's position in its participation with
this program. He did not understand the narrow focus on mountain
lions and why WCCA would wish to bring a 180 Ib. predator through
neighborhoods. He believed WCCA is an organization that serves
the very narrow self-interest of a relative few persons.
M/Herrera stated that she has pointed out C/Nelson's concerns to
WCCA. Since the inception of her participation in the organization,
the group focused on the corridor starting in Whittier and leading to
the Cleveland National Forest. Now the organization is veering to the
left and attempting to include Tonner Canyon for which they have no
adequate explanation.
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C/Nelson also did not understand the inclusion of Tonner Canyon.
Proposed Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority status.
CM/Belanger stated that Council approved a draft Tres Hermanos
Conservation Authority JPA in concept but that the Chino Hills City
Council has not yet approved the JPA. The purpose of the two
committees getting together . is to work out whatever language is
deemed appropriate. In order to move forward, it makes sense to
have all three cities involved in the process. However, D.B. and
Chino Hills can move forward with the JPA to jointly plan the area
without the participation of the City of Industry.
C/Huff stated that it did not make sense to move forward without the
collaborative effort of the three involved cities.
Larkstone Park land transfer status.
M/Herrera stated that the City has entered into discussions with the
Walnut Valley Unified School District about land they might contribute
for Larkstone Park. An agreement has been reached between the
City and the School District subcommittee that the land would be part
of the South Point Canyon bottom.
CM/Belanger indicated that the purpose of the park would be for an
interpretive area. In order for the area to be a more meaningful
location, it would probably require the School District to add some
land to increase the size beyond 3 acres. The proposed location is
the canyon area immediately south of Diamond Crest Rd.
M/Herrera indicated that the School District is meeting with their
advisors and consultants and measuring the canyon bottom. They
will advise what size area will be declared to be included in the park
facility.
In response to C/Nelson, C/Huff explained that the Walnut School
District is concerned about making a good faith effort.
M/Herrera said that before she exits her office as Mayor, she is
committed to working out an agreement for Larkstone Park.
9. Other matters of mutual interest.
C/Huff spoke about the Arciero project and whether it is what the City
envisions. He encouraged Commissioners to look at the area and the
mass of the houses on the lots. He pointed out that the Snow Creek
area of Walnut is a beautiful area in that the houses have large lots.
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He believes the City needs to be moving toward the inclusion of
language in its Development Code that encourages that type of
development. He also expressed concern with the mass of the
structure being constructed within The Country Estates on the border
of Grand Ave. north of Shotgun Ln.
VC/Tye thanked Council for their diligence and vision for the City.
C/Ansari explained that all Council Members sit on regional
committees that address concerns that involve the City of D.B.
C/Huff stated that D.B. has an excellent reputation for being involved
in regional issues.
M/Herrera thanked the Planning Commissioners for their
participation.
4. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct,
Mayor Herrera adjourned the Study Session to Closed Session at 5:36 p.m..
Chairman McManus adjourned the Planning Commission meeting to
September 22, 1998.
LY DA BURG --ESS, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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JAMES DeSTEFANO, Planning
Commission Secretary
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
SEPTEMBER 15, 1998
CLOSED SESSION: M/Herrera called the Closed Session to
order at 5:40 p.m. in Room CC -9, South Coast Air Quality Management
District, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
a) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(California Government Code, Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9) relating
to the matter of Barbara Beach Courschene, et al vs. Diamond Bar
Redevelopment Agency, Case No. BC175655.
b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION (California Government Code Section 59456.9(b).
ADJOURNMENT: 6:30 p.m.
2. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Herrera called the meeting to order at 6:35
p.m. in the Auditorium of the South Coast Air Quality Management District,
21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
CA/Jenkins announced that the Closed Session was held and that no
reportable actions were taken.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Dexter MacBride, Chairman of the Board
of Trustees, Mount San Antonio College.
INVOCATION: Dexter MacBride
ROLL CALL: Council Members Ansari, Huff, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tem Chang, Mayor Herrera
Also present were: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Michael Jenkins,
City Attorney; James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; David Liu, Deputy
Director of Public Works; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Mike
Nelson, Communications & Marketing Director; Linda Magnuson, Assistant
Finance Manager and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk.
APPROVED AGENDA: As presented.
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
3.1 Proclaimed September 14 - 20, 1998 as "San Gabriel Valley Week."
3.2 Dr. Patricia Rasmussen Mount San Antonio College presented a
"Report to Our Communities."
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Norman Bell, 405 Camaritas Dr., President of the
D.B. Senior Citizens Club, stated that the group's membership is 177 and
SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 PAGE 2 CITY COUNCIL
weekly attendance ranges from 90 to 100. He spoke about the inadequacy
of the Heritage Park Community Center and the need for a larger center. He
asked that until a new facility is available, the City consider enlarging the
current facility or finding a temporary facility.
Charles Doskow, Attorney representing Mr. Dolezal, asked that Consent
Calendar Item No. 6.7 be removed from the Consent Calendar and
discussed as a separate matter. He believed the matter of the old oak tree
on the property which may have been misplotted is misrepresented in the
resolution. He stated that Mr. Dolezal has legal access to use the street that
abuts a public street and believed that the language in the resolution is
inaccurate. In addition, the resolution states that there was no delay in the
processing of this Map. However, the processing of this Map was held up
2 years because of the lawsuit. Had it not been for the lawsuit, Mr. Dolezal
would not need an extension of time. The Conditions of Approval required
Mr. Dolezal to ask for annexation to The Country Estates. It recognized that
you could not require that because you cannot require a condition that Mr.
Dolezal cannot fulfill. Mr. Dolezal has applied for annexation and a meeting
is scheduled. There is no reason to believe that Mr. Dolezal will not obtain
annexation to'The Country Estates." Further, the resolution refers to a list
of conditions that allegedly have not been met. Most of those conditions
have nothing to do with the application for extension. They are matters that
will have to be taken care of to get the final Map approved. The reason for
requesting an extension is to get the time to fulfill those conditions. We
asked that you review this resolution with care and suggest that fairness and
the law require that this Map be extended for a year in order to give the Map,
which has been approved by Council, a chance to become final.
Allen Wilson asked Council to further investigate Consent Calendar Item No.
6.5 before making a decision on this matter. He asked if State and L.A.
County employees are required to participate in the CalPers and LACERA
programs.
CM/Belanger responded that participation in those types of programs are
decisions that are made by individual cities. D.B. participates in the
California Public Employees Retirement System by contract. Once under
contract, all employees who qualify are required to become members of the
Public Employees Retirement System. Other local governments either have
private systems or participate in the Public Employees Retirement System.
Sandy Erickson asked Council to support the initiative process to vote on
consideration of the lifting of map and deed restrictions on open space land.
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5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 TELECOMMUNICATIONS TASK FORCE MEETING - September 16,
1998 - 6:30 p.m., CC -2, SCAQMD, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.2 DIAMOND BAR SENIOR LITTLE LEAGUE RECOGNITION DINNER -
September 20, 1998 - 5:30 p.m., Diamond Bar Golf Course, 22801
Golden Springs Rd.
5.3 PLANNING COMMISSION - September 22, 1998 - 7:00 p.m.,
SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.4 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - September 24, 1998 - 7:00
p.m., SCAQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.5 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - October 6, 1998 - 6:30 p.m., SCAQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.6 TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - October 8, 1998 -
7:00 p.m., SCAQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by MPT/Chang, seconded by C/Huff, to
approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Consent Calendar
Items No. 6.5 and 6.7. 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 Study Session of September 1, 1998 - As submitted.
6.1.2 Regular Meeting of September 1, 1998 - As submitted.
6.2 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - dated September 15, 1998 in
the amount of $904,098.33
6.3 EXONERATED CASH DEPOSIT IN LIEU OF LANDSCAPING BOND
(FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE, LABOR & MATERIAL) FOR 24168
HIGHCREST DRIVE (TR 31977, LOT 20) , DIAMOND BAR - in the
amount of $10,000 posted with the City on May 23, 1996 and directed
the City Clerk to notify the owner and surety of this action.
6.4 APPROVED CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH PURKISS ROSE,
RSI, FOR PARKS MASTER PLAN - in the amount of $2,906.20,
extended the contract date to August 31, 1998 and appropriated
$2,906.02 from General Fund reserves for the cost of this
amendment.
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6.6 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 98-51: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR OPPOSING
PROPOSITION 9 - would dismantle California's new competitive
electricity market, eliminate customer choice and competitive
electricity rates.
6.8 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 98-52: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AUTHORIZING
TERRENCE L. BELANGER, CITY MANAGER; LINDA MAGNUSON,
ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR; AND KELLEE FRITZAL,
ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AND FILE WITH
THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AS
DESIGNATED AUTHORIZED AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR FOR OBTAINING FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE FOR EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS.
6.9 AWARDED CONTRACT FOR DESIGN OF BALLFIELD LIGHTS AT
LORBEER MIDDLE SCHOOL - to David Evans & Associates in the
amount of $34,090, plus a 10% contingency of $3,400, resulting in a
total not -to -exceed amount of $37,490.
6.10 APPROVED PAUL C. GROW PARK USE AGREEMENT -with the
Walnut Valley Unified School District for Paul C. Grow Park usage.
6.11 APPROVED ADJUSTMENT TO GTE TELEPHONE INSTALLATION
AGREEMENT FOR SUITES 100 AND 190 - in the amount of
$22,633.20, which is $2,633.20 more than the original budgeted
amount of $20,000.
6.12 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 98-53: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING AND
ADOPTING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE SAN GABRIEL
VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS JOINT POWERS
AUTHORITY AGREEMENT - creating the Alameda Corridor -East,
Gateway to America Project (the ACE Project).
MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR.
6.5 RESOLUTION NO. 98 -XX: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR OPPOSING EFFORTS
TO MANDATE ALL NEWLY HIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAM.
C/Ansari moved, C/O'Connor seconded, to continue the matter to the
October 6, 1998 City Council meeting in order to allow staff to provide
additional documentation. Motion carried by the following Roll Call
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vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS -
COUNCIL MEMBERS -
COUNCIL MEMBERS -
Ansari, Huff, O'Connor,
MPT/Chang, M/Herrera
None
None
6.7 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 98-54: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR DENYING
EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 23382,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 98-1, OAK TREE PERMIT NO. 95-
2 AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 95-2.
C/O'Connor and MPT/Chang disclosed that they had each met
separately with Mr. Dolezal since the September 1, 1998 Council
meeting.
C/Huff moved, C/Ansari seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 98-54
denying extension of time for Tentative Parcel Map No. 23382.
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS -
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS -
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS -
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
8. OLD BUSINESS:
Ansari, Huff, O'Connor,
MPT/Chang, M/Herrera
None
None
8.1 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 52267, CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 98-03, OAK TREE PERMIT NO. 98-01 AND
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 97-02 (SCH 97031005).
CM/Belanger explained that the applicant proposes to provide a
significant benefit for removal of map restrictions as follows:
"$1,200,000 remittance to the City for deposit in the Parks & Facilities
Development Fund; replacement of paved parkways and medians
located at Goldrush Dr. and D.B. Blvd., the value of which is
estimated at $270,000; dedication of 350 acres of open space land;
deeding of the open space land and 10 acres of parkland to the City
(an increase of dedicated open space in D.B. from 578 acres to 928
acres."
Following discussion, C/Huff moved, C/O'Connor seconded, to direct
staff to bring back a Resolution of Approval and findings consistent
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with the applicant's current offer at the next Council meeting. Motion
carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Huff, O'Connor, MPT/Chang,
M/Herrera
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
9. NEW BUSINESS: None
RECESS CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 8:45 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 8:47 p.m.
10. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COUNCIL MEMBER
COMMENTS:
C/Ansari announced that all Council Members had attended the Oscar Law
Memorial dedication at Heritage Park earlier in the day. Last week, she
attended a lengthy Southern California Association of Government meeting
concerning solid waste. CLOUT will meet next week at the Ontario Mills to
see how the facility has helped the City.
MPT/Chang spoke about attending the Oscar Law Memorial dedication. He
reiterated M/Herrera's statement that a Community Center is -the Council's
number 2 goal. He reminded citizens that the City has a regional traffic
problem that needs to be resolved. He reported that the first
Telecommunications Task Force Meeting was held on Wednesday,
September 9.
C/O'Connor stated that, on September 2, she attended her first City On-line
subcommittee meeting. She attended the installation dinner for M/Herrera
on the occasion of her installation as Vice President of the L.A. League of
Cities. She stated that it is an honor for D.B. to have one of its
representatives hold such a distinguished position and she knows that
M/Herrera will do the City proud, as usual. On September 10, she attended
the Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast where local and State
representatives discussed issues of concern. September 12 was the grand
opening of AYSO. She asked for individuals to volunteer to be referees for
the organization. She encouraged residents to attend the Saturday games
at Maple Hill Elementary School, Lorbeer Middle School, Chaparral Middle
School and Paul C. Grow Park and support the City's youth. She urged
residents to participate in the Sunday dinner honoring the World Series Little
League Champions.
C/Huff reported on the Four Corners study which is funded by SCAG. A
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regional traffic study was conducted in the early 90's and as a result of the
Four Corners work, certain mitigation measures were implemented. The
current study will measure population growth trends and what will occur to
the east in the Chino and Ontario areas of the Dairy Preserve as that
continues to become more residential and the dairies relocate to the central
valley and desert areas. In addition, the study should help quantify the
problem of regional traffic moving through the City from Chino Hills to
Orange County. He congratulated. M/Herrera on her installation as Vice
President with the L.A. Division of the League of California Cities, which is
the largest league in California. This Council is strategically placed to
benefit the community. He spoke about the status of the Joint Powers
Agreement with Chino Hills and the City of Industry as well as the Alameda
Corridor East and the one billion dollar mitigation effort to provide relief to
the area as a result of the tripling of freight traffic through the corridor.
M/Herrera pointed out that all Council Members are hardworking and
dedicated to representing the City and its interests in the region. She said
she is very proud of the Council.
M/Herrera announced the creation of a Community Center/Civic Center Task
Force. Members of the Task Force will consist of 2 Parks & Recreation
Commissioners as designated by the Chairman of the Parks & Recreation
Commission; two representatives from the D.B. Seniors Club, 2 Council
representatives (the Parks Master Plan subcommittee) C/O'Connor and
C/Huff, with C/Huff acting as Chairman of the Task Force. Each Gouncil
Member will appoint 3 individuals each, for a total of 15 public
representatives from civic organizations; 1 representative from the D.B.I.A.;
1 representative from the Chamber of Commerce; 2 representatives from the
D.B. Friends of the Library, and staff members as deemed appropriate by the
City Manager. She asked that names of appointees be submitted to her by
October 6, 1998. The Task Force will commence discussions about the
middle of October and conclude deliberations by June 30, 1999 with its
report to Council.
M/Herrera suggested that a Town Hall Meeting be convened at 9:00 a.m. on
Saturday, November 7, 1998 to discuss the City's traffic concerns and
proposed solutions. She further stated that she will serve as the Legislative
Chairperson for the League of Cities which will provide greater opportunity
to be of assistance to D.B.
11. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to discuss,
M/Herrera adjourned the meeting at 9:12 p.m.
LYLA BURGESS,
City Clerk
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