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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/16/1999 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING DIAMOND BAR CITY COUNCIL AND DIAMOND BAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MARCH 16, 1999 CLOSED SESSION: 4:00 p.m., SCAQMD Room CC -2 a) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (California Government Code, Section 54956.9(a) - Barbara Beach- Courchesne, et al vs. Diamond Bar Redevelopment Agency, Case No. BC 175655 b) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Property: Lots 22 and 23, Tract 39679, Gateway Corporate Center Negotiating Parties: City of Diamond Bar and Diamond Bar Partners, L.L.C. Under Negotiation: Property Acquisition CA/Jenkins explained that no reportable actions were taken. 2. JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PUBLIC HEARING: CALL TO ORDER: M/Chang called the Joint Public Hearing for the City Council to order at 5:12 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management District Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA. Chair/Ansari called the Joint Public Hearing for the Redevelopment Agency to order at 5:12 p.m. in the South Quality Management District Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA. ROLL CALL: Redevelopment Agency: Agency Members Chang, Herrera, O'Connor, VC/Huff, Chair/Ansari City Council: Council Members Ansari, Herrera, Huff, MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang Also present were: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager and Agency Executive Director; Dave McEwen, Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth, Agency Special Attorney; James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; Mike Nelson, Communications & Marketing Director, and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk and Agency Secretary. 2.1 DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DIAMOND BAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND DIAMOND BAR PARTNERS, L.L.C. - Diamond Bar Partners, L.L.C. has entered into an agreement to purchase Lot Nos. 22 and 23 in the Gateway Corporate Center, which is located within the Redevelopment Project Area. The Developer intends to construct two buildings and parking facilities providing a total of 128,000 gross sq. ft. of office space and 806 parking spaces. The Developer further intends to lease the Project to Allstate Insurance Company, which will employ approximately 800-1000 employees. The Developer has requested the Redevelopment Agency's assistance in acquisition of the site. MARCH 16, 1999 PAGE 2 COUNCIL & RDA JT. PUB. HRNG. Paul Marshall, Senior Vice President, Opus West, spoke about his company's intent to purchase four lots in the Gateway Corporate Center for a total value of $30,000,000. He presented an overview of Opus West. He stated that, without the Agency's assistance, it would have been very unlikely that Allstate Insurance would locate in D.B. Jeff Hill, Opus West, stated that as a result of being able to work directly with City staff, his firm was able to design the buildings and meet the time frames placed upon them by Allstate. Staff and the Planning Commission have been very responsive to the firm's development requests and to the project in general. Lot 22 proposes an approximate 54,000 sq. ft. two story, steel frame office building and surface parking. Lot 23 proposes a comer lot three story building with an above -ground parking structure at Golden Springs and Copley Drives. Richard Clark, Clarkworks Architecture, Yorba Linda, described the proposed design of the building. Responding to Chair/C/Ansari, Jeff Hill stated that the parking garage will hold approximately 400 cars. Jeff Hill indicated to AM/MPT/O'Connor that the building's entry faces the parking structure. There is no parking between Copley Dr. and the building. Mike Ortman, Opus Architects and Engineers, Phoenix, stated that his firm is responsible for the building on Lot 22. This building has glass corners and because it is a two story building, the front entry design was changed from the building on Lot 23. This building will have parking between Copley Dr. and the building which is primarily guest parking. Employee parking is accessible from the building's rear entrance. The current plan incorporates approximately 250 parking spaces. Opus is looking at parking schemes, which will incorporate closer to 300 parking spaces. John Mulheam, Director of Real Estate for Allstate Insurance, described his company's criteria for site selection for their third headquarters building. The facility's 600 employees will provide customer care service. He spoke about the Company's commitment to the City in which it resides. Allstate owns more Municipal Bonds than any other insurer. In California, Allstate has over $1.4 billion in Municipal Bond investments. He pointed out that Allstate is ranked the best in employee satisfaction among 50 leading companies according to a U.S. company norm survey. Mr. Mulhearn responded to Chair/C/Ansari that Allstate is considering holding a job fair at the site. The company intends to recruit locally. Salaries start from about $11.72 per hour. In response to AM/C/Herrera, Mr. Mulhearn stated that the local day care facility (at SCAQMD) was taken into consideration when determining a site. MARCH 16, 1999 PAGE 3 COUNCIL & RDA JT. PUB. HRNG. Mr. Hill indicated to AM/C/O'Connor that the buildings will have vending machine and microwave services. One of the reasons that Allstate chose this location is because of the food services that are offered in the SCAQMD building which is within walking distance of the site. In addition, there is an immediate abundance of fast food facilities available to the area. There will be no large cafeteria in the building. John Yonai, Rosenow, Spevacek Group, reviewed the proposed project agreement between the Redevelopment Agency, Opus and Allstate Group. A summary of the agreement is required as part of Section 33433 of the California Redevelopment Law. The lots contain approximate 6.91 acres or 300,000 net sq. ft. Two structures are proposed: One two-story building and one three-story building totaling approximately 128,000 sq. ft. with a parking structure for about 400 cars. Allstate has indicated that its ultimate employee count may approach 1,000 people at the site. Allstate has committed to a 10 -year lease. The financial aspects of the agreement are as follows: Currently, the developer is in escrow to purchase the two lots for approximately $3.8 million. They are requesting that the Agency provide assistance in the amount of $1.4 million. The funds will be advanced to the Agency through a developer loan and the developer loan will be repaid in two $700,000 payments. The first payment will be made upon receipt of a 10 -year lease, which is in hand. Allstate has executed the lease. The second payment is subject to the pending litigation and will be made upon a final non -appealable judgment in the Agency's favor. The ultimate sales price from the Agency to the developer will be $2,397,000. In addition to the 10 year lease, there is an adjustment factor in the development agreement to wit: should the development cost of the project come in lower than what is anticipated, there is a potential reduction in the amount of the Agency's assistance. Allstate expects the developer to complete improvements for occupancy by the end of 1999. The developer agrees that the minimum evaluation for both projects will total approximately $19 million. There is a covenant by Allstate to maintain a lease at the existing facilities for 10 years. Because of the high number of employees that will be located at the two facilities, 790 stalls are required which is 6.3 stalls per 1000 sq. ft. of rentable office space which is contrary to 4 cars per 1000 sq. ft. of rentable office space per the City Code. Should the Agency not have a positive response on the litigation suit, there is a potential cost to the City of $1.4 million. The potential financial benefits to the Agency are as follows: The Agency will be receiving approximately $3.3 million of tax increment over a 20 -year period. Over a 45 -year period, presuming the project is occupied, the City will derive $10 million from tax increment. In addition to the tax increment , the 1,000 employees that will be coming into the City will provide an annual direct payroll of approximately $35 million. There will be an estimated 790 additional jobs produced in the general area of the project. In total, it is estimated that almost 1,800 jobs will be generated by Allstate's move in to the community. Direct and indirect payroll is estimated to be $66 million annually with 7% spent in the City which will generate sales tax amounting to approximately $46,000 per year. Mr. Yonai stated that his firm determined that the value of the property does not exceed $8/ft. Currently, the contract provides for about $12.75/ft. The difference represents the $1.4 million MARCH 16, 1999 PAGE 4 COUNCIL & RDA JT. PUB. HRNG. that is being requested from the Agency by the developer. Rosenow Spevacek Group is supportive of the request for assistance of $1.4 million. Dave McEwen, Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth, summarized the Disposition and Development Agreement and the two resolutions for adoption - one by the Agency and one by Council. CM/Belanger stated that the sites that are being considered continue to be economically blighted as documented in the Agency's 1997 report to the City Council for the Economic Revitalization Project Area. Sale to the developer will provide the economic relief necessary to enable development of the site and thereby eliminate blighting conditions. Jeff Koontz, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, felt that this proposal is a great step toward enhancing the local business community. The Chamber fully endorses the project. There being no further testimony offered, Chair/C/Ansari closed the Public Hearing. AM/MPT/O'Connor asked if there is a process that provides approval of the parking standard of 6.3 parking spaces per 1000 sq. ft. rather than the standard of 4 parking spaces per 1000 sq. ft. DCM/DeStefano responded that both projects received Planning Commission approval incorporating the parking standards and developer requirements as outlined this evening. At its March 9, 1999 meeting, the Commission approved two additional levels to the parking structure for a total of four levels. Mr. Mulhearn responded to Chair/C/Ansari that the 24 hour 1-800- ALLSTATE number will be serviced from D.B. AM/C/Herrera thanked Allstate for considering D.B. for its new operation. a) C/Herrera moved, M/Chang seconded, to adopt: RESOLUTION NO. 99-14: APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE DIAMOND BAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND DIAMOND BAR PARTNERS, L.L.C. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari/Herrera, Huff, MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None b) Moved by AM/O'Connor, seconded by AM/Chang, to adopt: RESOLUTION NO. RA99-02 APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE DIAMOND MARCH 16, 1999 PAGE 5 COUNCIL & RDA JT. PUB. HRNG. BAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND DIAMOND BAR PARTNERS, L.L.C. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS - Herrera, Chang, O'Connor, VC/Huff, Chair/Ansari NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS - None ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS - None ADJOURNMENT TO REGULAR SESSION: Chair/Ansari adjourned the meeting at 6:04 p.m. ATTEST: LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk Mayor ATTEST: LYNDA BURGESS, Agency Secretary Chairman MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MARCH 16, 1999 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Chang called the City Council 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Captain Richard Martinez INVOCATION: The Invocation was given by Reverend Mike Schuenemeyer, Diamond Bar Congregational Church. ROLL CALL: Council Members Ansari, Herrera, Huff, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Chang. Also present were: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Mike 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, Finance Director and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: CM/Belanger recommended that Agenda Item 8.4 be discussed on or about 7:00 p.m. 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS: 3.1 Proclaimed April, 1999 as Fair Housing Month. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Allen Wilson announced that the Friends of the Diamond Bar Library's Wine Tasting Soiree will be held on Sunday, April 25, 1999 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Shilo Hilltop. All proceeds directly benefit the library. Martha Bruske spoke about the Minnequa landslide and expressed concern about the property agreements. She felt that the use of CDBG funds for repair of the slide is inappropriate. She wanted to be sure that any resident can use these types of funds for slide repair. She believed that homeowner associations have responsibility for repair and maintenance of hillsides. Jeff Koontz, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, announced the following forthcoming events: Grand opening of MicroAge Computer Center's education facility from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on March 20; Zakee Chicken's grand opening on April 1 in the Boston Market's space on D.B. Blvd. The Chamber's installation on April 9 at 7:00 p.m.; The D.B. Hand Car Wash Grand Opening on April 17; the Chambers Health and Fitness Fair during the City Birthday Party on April 18; Postnet Grand Opening on April 24; the Chamber Mixer at the Water District Office on Thursday, May 20, and the Chamber's Golf Tournament on Friday June 4. 5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 5.1 PLANNING COMMISSION - Tuesday, March 23, 1999 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.2 COMMUNITY/CIVIC CENTER TASK FORCE - March 24, 1999 - 6:30 p.m., SCAQMD Room CC -2, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.3 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - March 25, 1999 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD MARCH 16, 1999 PAGE 2 CITY COUNCIL Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.4 FOUR CORNERS TRANSPORTATION POLICY GROUP COMMITTEE MEETING - Marsh 29, 1999 - 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - SCAQMD, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.5 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - April 6, 1999 - 6:30 p.m., SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.6 CITY 10th BIRTHDAY PARTY - April 18, 1999 - 12:00 - 5:00 p.m., Peterson Park, 24142 E. Sylvan Glen Dr. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Herrera moved, C/Ansari seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item No. 6.5. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote with C/Herrera abstaining from voting on 6. 1.1 and 6.1.2: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, Huff, MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 6.1 APPROVED MINUTES: 6. 1.1 Study Session of March 2, 1999 - As submitted. 6.1.2 Regular Meeting of March 2, 1999 - As submitted. 6.2 RECEIVED & FILED PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting of January 28, 1999. 6.3 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - dated March 16, 1999 in the amount of $325,062.61. 6.4 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 98-45A: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 98-45 TO RE- INSTALL A SCHOOL CROSSWALK AT THE FRONT OF WALNUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ACROSS GLENWICK AVENUE BETWEEN THE NORTHERN MOST DRIVEWAY AND THE SOUTHERN SCHOOL PROPERTY LINE AND REPOST WITH "SCHOOL PASSENGER LOADING ZONE 7 A.M. - 4 P.M., SCHOOL DAYS". 6.6 AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE ADDITIONAL PURCHASE ORDERS FOR ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PLAN CHECKING AND INSPECTION SERVICES OF BRYAN A STIRRAT & ASSOCIATES FOR EXISTING PROJECTS - in an amount not -to -exceed $21,040.55 through FY 99-2000. MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR: 6.5 EXTENSION OF VENDOR PRINTING SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER AND RECREATION GUIDE - Under purchasing guidelines, awards for services to a single vendor shall not exceed $10,000 without prior authorization from Council. Requests for quotations for printing the community Newsletter and Recreation Guide are usually sent to approximately six qualified vendors. This Fiscal Year there have been two vendors that have consistently submitted the lowest bids. Due to the nature of the task, the process involved in selecting the vendor with the lowest qualified bid, it is quite possible that a qualified vendor could become the winning bidder more than once during the year. Thus, a single vendor could exceed the MARCH 16, 1999 PAGE 3 CITY COUNCIL $10,000 limit. Following discussion, C/Ansari moved, C/Herrera seconded, to authorize additional work to be performed by Graphics United (the lowest qualified bidder) so that the company can proceed with printing the Spring issue of the Community Newsletter and Recreation Guide. The total amount awarded to this vendor for services rendered this FY shall not exceed $20,000. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, Huff, MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None MATTERS TAKEN OUT OF ORDER: 8.4 LANTERMAN DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER'S SERVICES EXPANSION PROJECT - Discussion of the process for planning and project review. (Continued from March 2, 1999) CM/Belanger presented a history of the planned expansion project. Responding to C/Huff, Captain Martinez outlined Lanterman's responses to recommendations presented by the Sheriffs Department dealing with perimeter security, compound security, building security and procedural security. He stated that Lanterman is extremely receptive and cooperative with respect to the recommendations. In addition, some recommendations were used by Lanterman as well as other facilities. There have been few, if any, problems with security, limited to disputes among clients within the compound. Don Gravdahl asked why the City did not address the traffic issues outlined in the EIR. He expressed disappointment that because the City did not provide the public with sufficient notice, citizens' opportunities for expression of concern were thwarted. He stated that although the documentation states that a copy of the EIR is available to the public through the Pomona Public Library, the Library has no knowledge of the document. Sue Sisk, 1087 Flintlock Rd., expressed concern that Council did not present Lanterman with the possibility of alternatively housing the additional clients at another facility. She did not believe that this is the only solution and requested a copy of the budget for the proposed project. She asked for assistance from staff and Council to pursue other options. Bob Watts appealed to Council to seek other alternatives and expressed concern about public safety and declining property values as a result of this project. Joseph Farrell agreed with previous speakers. He stated he was confused about why the Council did not make this issue public so that people living within close proximity to the project could provide input. Art O'Daly, Falcons View Dr., understood the citizens' issues. He suggested that residents have compassion for the needs of the patients. Community businesses have availed themselves of labor provided by Lanterman residents and they do a great job. Some patients require additional care. He stated that he was embarrassed about the "not -in -my -backyard" approach and that he was very proud of the facility, which provides quality care to its patients. Lanterman has been in its present location since 1927. MARCH 16, 1999 PAGE 4 CITY COUNCIL Sue Sisk stated that the community is not concerned about current patients but about the criminal activity and the people who have committed crimes and could not be tried for those crimes because of their mental capacity. Verna McHale, 23921 Palomino Dr., expressed concern about public safety issues. She requested that this matter be continued to another date in order to provide adequate public notice. Jennifer Hoey, 1104 Clouds Rest Dr., said she moved to D.B. because she perceived it to be a safe community for her children. She believed Council failed to properly notify the public about this matter. Dr. Lawrence Rhodes suggested that Council hold a special meeting for people living in the immediate area of the facility. He stated that forensic patients will not be permitted outside the facility unescorted. It is the responsibility of Council to notify citizens about what is occurring in their community. Lydia Figueroa, 1047 N. Overlook Ridge Rd., said that at last night's meeting, a Lanterman official stated that the proposal had been posted at the Pomona Library as well as published it in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. However, they completely ignored publishing the information in local publications. She believed that Lanterman had no choice in this project. She has lived in D.B. for 24 years and she will not settle for Council just receiving a slap on the hand and not doing something about this matter. She believed that there are citizens who will follow through to see changes made and perhaps stop the project. Jim DeFreese, 1100 Twin Canyon Ln., asked what action the Council intends to take from this point forward --whether Council will support looking at alternatives, and whether Council will support the best interest of its citizens and see to it that this project is moved elsewhere. CM/Belanger stated that most of the comments relate to the exploration of alternatives to the Lanterman project. Staff will seek alternatives, if that is Council's direction. C/Huff moved, C/Ansari seconded, to immediately form a Task Force with each Council Member appointing 5 members. The State has indicated that this project will happen. Therefore, the Council needs to look into what has to be done to render the facility safe for the community. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, Huff, MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS.- None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None C/Herrera suggested that interested parties contact a staff member during tonight's meeting. C/Huff suggested the meeting be recessed in order for members of the audience to sign up to serve on the Task Force. C/O'Connor suggested that members of the public watching tonight's meeting contact City Hall if they wish to join the Task Force. RECESS: M/Chang recessed the meeting at 8:05 p.m. RECONVENE: M/Chang reconvened the meeting at 8:25 p.m. MARCH 16, 1999 PAGE 5 CITY COUNCIL C/Herrera stated that she contacted Assemblyman Pacheco's office regarding a town hall meeting date to discuss the Lanterman Project. A meeting date will be announced as soon as it is available via community bulletin boards, etc. In response to MPT/O'Connoes request, CM/Belanger explained the rules by which the Task Force conducts its meetings. The purpose of the Task Force is to advise Council. All Task Force meetings are open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend and participate in the process. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None OLD BUSINESS: 8.1 RESOLUTION NO. 99 -XX: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR DENYING AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 51253, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-12 AND OAK TREE PERMIT NO. 92-9 FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF MORNING SUN AVENUE AND NORTH OF PATHFINDER ROAD - Amrut Patel of SASAK Corporation is requesting approval of a one-year extension of time for Tentative Tract Map 51253, Conditional use Permit No. 92-12 and Oak Tree Permit No. 92-9 in order to subdivide approximately 6.7 acres into 21 single family lots. The project is located on the east side of Morning Sun Ave. and generally north of Pathfinder Rd. On January 12, 1999, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the requested extension of time. On February 16, 1999, Council concluded its public hearing and directed preparation of a resolution of denial. (Continued from March 2, 1999.) Martha Bruske stated that, in the interest of history and truth, Council received testimony at the meeting of May 17, 1995 that the land was sliding and they approved the project that evening. CM/Belanger stated that on May 17, 1995 only one of the current Council Members was a Council Member on that date and she voted not to approve the project. Jan Dabney stated that, in accordance with Mr. Patel's instruction, he has modified the project by reducing the impact to the blueline stream. In addition, the total number of trees scheduled for removal has been reduced by 70%; the land grading was reduced 35%. The project includes landform grading techniques and is a very buildable/doable project. The areas of concern to the Walnut School District with respect to geotechnical considerations have been set aside and are not a part of the map today. The portion of the property that was to be transferred to the school district per the agreement has been increased. The project has been reduced to 16 lots that would remain with Mr. Patel. The 17th lot would be transferred to the School District. Lot 17 was originally about 9,000 sq. ft. and has been increased to about 46,000 sq. ft. as an outgrowth of the landform grading. Off-site grading was reduced from approximately 3 acres to slightly less than one acre. CA/Jenkins explained that the matter before Council is the question of whether to extend the life of a map, which is before Council, and not the map that has been presented this evening. The Council can take an action on the map that is before the Council to approve or deny the extension, approve with conditions, or continue the matter to allow staff an opportunity to review the new map and make a recommendation as to whether or not the new map presents sufficiently changed circumstances that might warrant a change in staffs current recommendation, which is to deny the extension. A denial would allow the applicant an opportunity to reapply MARCH 16, 1999 PAGE 6 CITY COUNCIL with a new map and begin the process once again. Following discussion, C/Huff moved, MPT/O'Connor seconded, to continue the matter to April 6, 1999 to allow staff time to review the proposed changes. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Huff, MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Herrera ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 8.2 MATTER OF APPOINTMENT OF TWO DELEGATES AND ONE ALTERNATE TO THE TRES HERMANOS CONSERVATION AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS - (Continued from March 2, 1999). The City Councils of D.B. and Chino Hills have entered into a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement forming the Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority. The THCAIJPA provides for each city to have two members and one alternate each on the Board of Directors. C/Ansari moved, MPT/O'Connor seconded, to appoint C/Herrera and C/Huff as delegates and M/Chang as alternate to the Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority Board of Directors. Motion carried 5-0 by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, Huff, MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 8.3 PRESENTATION BY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT'S STAFF REGARDING RESULTS OF INCREASED PATROL IN THE VICINITY OF DIAMOND BAR SCHOOLS. Verbal report presented by Deputy Tim Perkins. NEW BUSINESS: 9.1 RESOLUTION NO. 99-16: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING ADVANCE AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 12 WITH THE DIAMOND BAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - To fund the Redevelopment Agency's agreement with Diamond Bar Partners, L.L.C. for construction of two office buildings on Lots 22 and 23, Tract 39679, Gateway Corporate Center in the amount of $1,400,000. MPT/O'Connor commended staff for their involvement and cooperation with the parties involved in the proposed project. She stated that the businesses have expressed their appreciation and satisfaction for staffs involvement and how quickly staff proceeded to put D.B. at the top of Allstate's short list. MPT/O'Connor moved, C/Ansari seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 99-16 approving Advance and Reimbursement Agreement No. 12 with the Redevelopment Agency in the amount of $1,400,000. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: MARCH 16, 1999 PAGE 7 CITY COUNCIL AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, Huff, MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 9.2 INCREASE IN DIAMOND RIDE FARES FOR ONTARIO AIRPORT AND FULLERTON AMTRAK STATION - At the March 2, 1999 Meeting, Council entered into a contract with Diversified Paratransit, Inc., for Dial -A -Cab services (Diamond Ride). Service boundaries are Arrow Highway to the north; Imperial Highway/Carbon Canyon Road to the south; Central Avenue to the east; Hacienda Boulevard/Amar Road/Sunset to the west, and a list of additional designated facilities. The majority of the additional designated facilities are medical facilities. In addition, Ontario Airport and Fullerton Amtrak Station are eligible destinations for $1.50. Due to the location and expense of these two destinations, Council discussed the locations. The average net cost to the City for the taxi services to these locations is approximately $31.00. CM/Belanger synopsized a letter from Al Rumpilla addressed to Council expressing his recommendation that the fares to Ontario Airport and Fullerton Amtrak Station not be increased and that all fees for all rides on Dial -a -Cab be eliminated. Following discussion, C/Ansari moved, C/Huff seconded, to raise the fare to Ontario Airport and Fullerton Amtrak Station from $1.50 per trip to $5.00 per trip. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, Huff NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING: M/Chang recessed the City Council Meeting to the Redevelopment Agency at 9:43 p.m. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: M/Chang reconvened the City Council meeting at 9:52 p.m. 10. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS: C/Ansari reported that during the last two weeks she and three other Council Members attended the National League of Cities in Washington, D.C. in an attempt to secure more transportation monies. She complimented staff on the new Spring Community Newsletter and Recreation Guide which contains many articles of interest to the residents. She encouraged citizens to participate in community events and fundraisers. C/Herrera stated that a year ago she became a member of the Board of Trustees of the Brea Community Hospital, a full service hospital available to D.B. residents. She pointed out that the hospital was awarded Accreditation with Commendation. She spoke about the numerous services offered by the facility. C/Huff stated that he, C/Herrera and CM/Belanger, along with COG consultants, lobbied the Department of Transportation for funds for the Alameda Corridor Use Program through Barbara Boxer's office. Congressman Miller asked that D.B. forward its list of positions on Federal issues so that he has an understanding of the City's concerns. He also asked staff to procure pictures of the area to be forward to him. C/Huff pointed out that Council Members attempt to respond to community input and represent the best interests of the citizenry. He stated that it is apparent from citizen's input that the Council had a lapse in this MARCH 16, 1999 PAGE 8 CITY COUNCIL commitment regarding the Lanterman project. He pointed out that, of all the cities involved in this matter, D.B. has been the most pro -actively involved, which is not to say that the Council should not have kept the public involved. The most important thing to be learned from this experience is to move forward and do the best to represent the best interests of the City and its residents. The Task Force is a good first step toward remediating the situation. MPT/O'Connor reported that she attended the March 3 WCCA as D.B.'s delegate. On March 4, the City's 10th Birthday committee met. She encouraged community participation. Also on March 4, she attended the League of Cities Dinner. On March 5, she attended a Legislative Power Lunch sponsored by the West Covina Chamber of Commerce. On March 11, she attended the Chambers Legislative Breakfast. Also on March 11 she and C/Ansari attended an Economic Development Forum meeting regarding public lands available for future development and she attended the Chambers new member recruitment. She encouraged everyone to support D.B. businesses. On March 12, she participated in the City's Finance Committee meeting to review the warrant register. Over the weekend, she attended a Chamber retreat during which mutual concerns between the City and Chamber were discussed. Last night she and C/Herrera attended the Deane Homes Lanterman discussion, which was a very heated debate. She looked forward to participating with the Task Force. This morning, she and C/Ansari attended the Chambers Board of Directors meeting during which the Chambers activities were discussed. She asked staff to comment on the final date for the petition drive for the initiative process that began last September. CM/Belanger stated that March 15, 1999 was the final date for the submission of the initiative petition. The City Clerk reported that the petition had not been submitted as of March 15. Therefore, that petition is no longer viable. The initiative would have required a vote on any plan presented to the City that would have changed the density or the intensity of the use of property, which would have applied to vacant land as well as currently occupied land and would require every new development proposal to go to an election. She wished her fellow Irishmen a happy St. Patrick's Day. M/Chang reiterated that Council Members are busy working on behalf of the residents of D.B. He apologized for not informing the residents earlier about the Lanterman project. However, he pointed out that Council Members were busy working on this matter for the community. He pointed out that D.B. is fiscally responsible when compared to other cities of comparable size. 11. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, M/Chang adjourned the meeting at 10:16 p.m. ATTEST: Mayor -- i LYNDA BURGS 5S, City Clerk