HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/20/1999 Minutes - Regular MeetingCITY OF DIAMOND BAR
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
J U LY 20, 1999
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Chang called the meeting to order at 5:30
p.m. in South Coast Air Quality Management District Room CC -8, 21865 E.
Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
2. ROLL CALL: Council Members Ansari, Herrera, Huff, Mayor
Pro Tem O'Connor and Mayor Chang.
Also Present were: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Mike
Jenkins, City Attorney; James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; Bob Rose,
Community Services Director; Linda Magnuson, Finance Director; Kellee
Fritzal, Assistant to the City Manager; Anne Haraksin, Administrative
Assistant; Lynda Burgess, City Clerk, and Sgt. Mike Flannery.
3. STREET TREE PROGRAM DISCUSSION:
CSD/Rose stated that the estimated cost to plant a 24 -inch box tree is $175.
There is approximately $350,000 budgeted in District 38 for medians on
Golden Springs which has, apparently, been approved for Proposition C
funding. Staff is recommending that the priority for planting be D.B. Blvd.,
then Grand Ave. east of D.B. Blvd. and then Grand Ave. west of D.B. Blvd.
Ken Gerby, West Coast Arborists, responded to CM/Belanger that
depending upon availability, it would take approximately six months to
complete the planting of the 543 new trees.
In response to C/Ansari regarding a slow-growing, grout -tolerant, flowering
tree, CSD/Rose stated that it would be a crape myrtle or primarily what's in
the book that's being recommended. Some of what's in the book are median
trees.
Mr. Gerby indicated that there is a huge list of the types of trees that would
be recommended on the street, crape myrtle, red bud...
CSD/Rose indicated that there are 21 different recommended trees.
Depending on the location, some of the recommended trees are more
suitable for a median than a 3 -foot cut-out. The list of 21 trees are all
flowering trees that are appropriate for planting in D.B. Staffs first goal was
to look for something similar to replace the ones that we have.
CM/Belanger explained that there are two programs: 1) to replace the street
trees (parkway trees) versus the medians. We're not really talking about
changing trees in the medians; what we're suggesting in the medians is to
expand the number of species to incorporate color. So, on the major
boulevards, the color is going to take place in the medians, primarily but not
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exclusively.
CSD/Rose stated that jacaranda trees are primarily on Pathfinder
west of Brea Canyon Rd. and on Brea Canyon Cut-off. This tree gets
so large that they are pushing up the sidewalk. We are looking at a
Chinese Fringe Tree (yellow flowers) because the shape and canopy
are similar to the jacaranda. The biggest issue staff is dealing with is
the 485 Canary Island Pine Trees, primarily on Brea Canyon Rd.,
D.B. Blvd., Golden Springs Dr., Pathfinder and Sunset Crossing. We
can't find a tree similar to recommend replacement through an
attrition process. One consideration was the Sweet Shade, which
looks nothing like a Canary Island Pine but is a flowering tree with
yellow blooms. The idea is to replace the Canary Island Pines on a
section -by -section basis and staff would bring to Council a
recommended species to replace them at each location.
MPT/O'Connor felt that residents would rather see the trees in front
of their homes replaced than the ones on the main arterials.
CSD/Rose stated that staff has received calls from residents—
especially on Palomino and on Cold Spring. Some of these are
Chinese Stone Pines, which get bigger than Canary Island Pines.
Staff can come back at a future Council meeting to include some
phasing of residential and street tree replacement at the same time.
In response to C/Ansari, CSD/Rose indicated that staff is not
recommending any trees that seem to drop a lot of foliage on the
ground. There isn't, however, a perfect tree that does not drop some
foliage on the ground.
C/Huff asked what the County is doing in their areas? What are the
alternatives here other than just changing them out? We can re -do
sidewalks eventually, put in larger wells, how does that cost is
comparison. He felt that we would be trading off certain ambiance of
tall trees for the new trees that aren't going to rip up the sidewalk --
there are some people in town that prefer the tall trees—they don't
care about ripping up the sidewalks.
CSD/Rose responded that staff is recommending to not remove the
ficus trees over at Pathfinder and Brea Canyon Rd., but to repair the
sidewalks and landscaping.
C/Huff asked if it would be possible to change out the sidewalks with
a large enough well so that people can still walk by and, at the same
time, salvage the trees?
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Mr. Gerby replied that that would be possible depending upon what your
specifications are for wheelchair access.
C/Huff requested that a report be given on that alternative giving financial
comparisons. For a young City, mature trees speak of maturity.
MPT/O'Connor stated that she didn't want the big trees taken out unless we
absolutely have to.
CSD/Rose pointed out that Canary Island Pines are recommended for
placement in an 8-10 foot parkway. The medians are fine but the parkway
areas are not that large. Regarding median tree planting, staff and West
Coast Arborists have found space on the medians existing on D.B. Blvd. and
Grand Ave. for approx. 543 trees. The idea is to bring in trees that are of a
flowering type and are drought -tolerant. A list of 21 trees has been
developed, which are shown in the book.
C/Huff asked what the pollen level would be on these flowering trees?
Mr. Gerby indicated that none of the trees that he was familiar with had high
pollen levels.
C/Huff indicated that some cities ban certain varieties of trees because they
cause a lot of allergy problems, like a Fruitless Mulberry Tree.
Mr. Gerby replied that, to the best of his knowledge, he hadn't heard
anything specific to any of these as far as aggravating allergies.
C/Huff requested that the pollen counts be determined.
Regarding the median tree planting, CSD/Rose reported that staff has listed
the locations of the current openings, which totals 543. Estimated cost is
$175 to plant a 24" box tree, so that's approximately $95,000. Trees on
Golden Springs can remain Liquid Ambers for the time being. Regarding the
financing, it can be phased or all at one time. There was originally $350,000
budgeted in District 38 for medians on Golden Springs which has now been
approved for Prop C funding so some money can be used out of this that
could be used to do the median planting since all the medians are included
in District 38. If phasing is done, staff is recommending that priority be D.B.
Blvd., then Grand Ave. east of D.B. Blvd. and then Grand Ave. west of D.B.
Blvd.
In response to C/Herrera, CSD/Rose explained that the entire amount of
$350,000 will be budgeted through Prop C instead of District 38 so that the
entire $350,00 is available for other projects.
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MPT/O'Connor stated that she preferred planting the 543 trees using
the District 38 funds.
In response to C/Herrera, MPT/O'Connor stated that existing trees
would not be removed in the medians, but that 543 new trees would
be added.
In response to C/Ansari CSD/Rose indicated that if the City is
interested in adding bubblers to the medians, the entire system would
have to be changed. It is recommended that a trial sample be
installed just to get a sense of how it would work.
In response to C/Huff, CSD/Rose stated that reclaimed water is only
used on the medians on Golden Springs.
C/Huff asked whether staff has considered using xeriscaping in the
medians and trying to cut back on water consumption?
CSD/Rose stated that that, again, would require re -doing each and
every median,
C/Huff asked if staff is talking about adding trees as tall as those
currently in existence on Grand Ave. or are you talking about adding
small ones?
Mr. Gerby stated that the plan is to underplant below the Eucalyptus,
leave the Eucalyptus and actually planting some flowering trees to
provide color at the eye level.
In reply to M/Chang, CSD/Rose indicated that staff intends to bring
this matter to Council at its August 3, 1999 meeting. Staff will make
the recommendation for completing the entire planting and
transferring the money from the Golden Springs median project to this
project, along with other alternatives. Other recommendations would
be made in accordance with this report and request a certain amount
of money to phase in replacement over a number of years. Staff will
investigate the feasibility of enlarging tree wells and provide
information accordingly.
C/Ansari said she would like to have costs for replacement of some
of the dead ground cover on D.B. Blvd.
MPT/O'Connor requested a count of the number of Canary Island
Pines that are currently located in residential areas.
4. MILLENIUM "FIRST NIGHT OUT" CELEBRATION PROPOSAL:
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CSD/Rose presented staffs report including proposed budget figures. The
event is proposed to take place at the intersection of D.B. Blvd. and Grand
Ave. with all four lanes of the intersection closed to through traffic. Vendors
have indicated they can provide tables, chairs, canopies, stages, etc. on the
day of the event. They will set everything up using their labor and return that,
evening following the event to take everything down in order to have the
intersection open and operating by the. next morning. He indicated that the
City of Fullerton has done a "First Night Out" program for a few years that
runs from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight, includes fireworks, etc. Last year,
they paid about $82,000 to have their event. "First Night Out" is a patented
name. The details of the D.B. event will need to be worked out. The first
step is to make a commitment to hold the event and plan accordingly.
CA/Jenkins stated that the best option for the City is to enter into a bondable
contract with vendors because it is not possible to guarantee that they will
follow through should they receive a better offer. However, if the City places
onerous conditions on the vendors, they will have no reason to sign a
contract here if they have other options. The City is at the mercy of the
vendors.
CSD/Rose pointed out the pros and cons of such an event. He stated that
a possible funding source for the event is the sale of approximately $1.4
million in reserve Proposition A Funds. Santa Clarita is seeking an
additional $400,000 in Proposition A Funds.
C/Herrera believed most cities are planning an extraordinary event for that
night.
MPT/O'Connor liked the idea of obtaining funding through the sale of
reserve Proposition A Funds.
CM/Belanger recommended that Council consider the proposal at its August
3, 1999 meeting.
CSD/Rose responded to C/Huff that the entire event could be paid for with
Proposition A Funds.
Martha Bruske said she is not interested in a party. She would rather that
the money be used to rehabilitate the City.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, Mayor Chang
adjourned the Study Session at 6:30 p.m, to the regular City Council meeting.
LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk
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ATTEST:
Mayor
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
JULY 20, 1999
1. CLOSED SESSION 5:00 p.m.
1) Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation (California
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) — Barbara Beach-Courschene,
et al vs. Diamond Bar Redevelopment Agency, Case No. BC 175655
2) Conference with Legal Counsel — Filing of Amicus Curiae regarding
Friends of Mammoth Lakes, et al vs. Town of Mammoth Lakes, et al.
STUDY SESSION: 5:30 p.m., SCAQMD Room CC -8
1) Code Enforcement Report - Continued to August 3, 1999
2) Street Tree Policy
3) Millennium Celebration
Present: Council Members Ansari, Herrera, Huff, Mayor
Pro Tem O'Connor and 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;
Linda Magnuson, Finance Director and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk.
Study Session adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
2. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Chang called the regular City
Council meeting to order at 6:47 p.m. in the Auditorium of the South Coast
Air Quality Management District, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar,
California.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Herrera, Huff, Mayor
ProTem O'Connor and Mayor Chang. Council Member Ansari arrived at
7:10 p.m.
Also present were: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Mike
Jenkins, City Attorney; James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; Bob Rose,
Community Services Director; Linda Magnuson, Finance Director, and Lynda
Burgess, City Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Dexter MacBride.
INVOCATION: The Invocation was given by Rex Wolins,
Associate Pastor, Diamond Canyon Christian Church.
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3.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
3.1 Presentation by Yolanda Ruiz requesting City Council adoption of a
Resolution recommending denial of parole to convicted murderer,
Danny Saul Rosales. M/Chang recognized Councilwoman Sally
Fallon from the City of La Puente.
3.2 Presented City Tile to Assemblyman Robert Pacheco.
3.3 Presented Certificates of Recognition to the original 25 Lanterman
Task Force Members. MPT/O'Connor recused herself from this
presentation.
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH:
3.4 Presented City Tile to Matt Tachdjian, owner of Diamond Bar Honda,
on the occasion of the company's 5th Anniversary.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Clyde Hennessee spoke about utility bills.
He suggested that the City contact the PUC to complain about their new
billing practices. He stated that a lot of trees were removed by residents
because of ongoing maintenance problems. He pointed out that there is a
connection between the City's concern for getting rid of green waste and
consideration of planting more trees.
Sue Sisk stated that there will be a Lanterman Expansion Project Advisory
Committee meeting on July 22, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in Room CC -3 and 5 at the
AQMD. She spoke about her concern regarding the Council's June 15
approval of a $16,000 contract with Lanterman Development Center for litter
and weed abatement and that the approval casts a cloud over the Council
Members.
Martha Bruske asked for a list of the Advisory Committee members, what
their, activities will be and an indication of the level of the City's financial
support to the organization.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 CONCERTS IN THE PARK - "ALTURAS" (Latin Jazz) - July 21, 1999
- 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs
Rd.
5.2 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - July 22, 1999 — 7:00 p.m.,
AQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
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5.3 LANTERMAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING - July 22, 1999 —
7:00 p.m., AQMD Building, Room CC -3&5.
5.4 TOWN HALL MEETING (Solid Waste) - July 24, 1999 - 9:00 a.m. -
11:00 a.m., Heritage Park Community Center, 2900 S. Brea Canyon
Rd.
5.5 HOUSEHOLD WASTE ROUNDUP - July 24, 1999 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00
p.m., Gateway Corporate Center, 1300 Bridgegate Dr.
5.6 SUMMER CLEANUP (Bulky Items) - July 24, 1999 - 6:30 a.m. - 4:00
p.m., Curbside Pickup.
5.7 PLANNING COMMISSION - July 27, 1999 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.8 CONCERTS IN THE PARK - "ORANGE COLORED SKY" (Top Rock)
- July 28, 1999 - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930
Golden Springs Dr.
5.9 TOWN HALL MEETING - August 3, 1999 - 4:00 p.m., SCAQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.10 CITY COUNCIL MEETING -August 3, 1999 -6:30 p.m., SCAQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.11 D.B. NIGHT AT THE QUAKES - August 25, 1999 - 7:00 p.m.,
$10/person.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Herrera moved, C/Ansari seconded, to approve
the Consent Calendar as presented with MPT/O'Connor recusing herself
from voting on the certain items contained within the Warrant Register (See
Consent Calendar Item No. 6.4). Motion carried by the following Roll vote:
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 July 6, 1999 - As submitted.
6.1.2 Regular Meeting of July 6, 1999 - As amended.
6.2 RECEIVED & FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular
Meeting of June 8, 1999.
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6.3 RECEIVED & FILED TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
MINUTES - Regular Meeting of June 10, 1999.
6.4 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - dated July 20, 1999 in the
amount of $306,159.13. MPT/O'Connor abstained from voting on the
following items which related to the Lanterman Forensic Expansion
Project: Invoice #101049 in the amount of $130; Invoice #101051 in
the amount of $4,761.02 and Wells Fargo Bank Credit Card Charges
in the amount of $1,111.22.
6.5 APPROVED BOND RELEASES/REDUCTIONS:
6.5.1 EXONERATION OF CASH DEPOSIT IN LIEU OF GRADING
BOND (FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE, LABOR & MATERIAL) FOR
LOTS 13, 14, 15, 16 TRACT 30093, (2112/2122/2132/2142 INDIAN
CREEK ROAD) IN DIAMOND BAR - in the amount of $35,100 posted
with the City on April 17, 1995 and directed the City Clerk to notify the
Principal and Surety of this action.
6.5.2 REDUCTION OF GRADING PERMIT BOND (FAITHFUL
PERFORMANCE, LABOR & MATERIAL) FROM $170,000 TO
$54,400 FOR TRACT 45268 - from $170,000 to $54,400 for Tract No.
45268 and directed the City Clerk to notify the Owner and Surety of
this action.
6.5.3 REDUCTION OF GRADING PERMIT BOND (FAITHFUL
PERFORMANCE, LABOR & MATERIAL) FROM $1,260,000 TO
$415,800 AND EXONERATION OF FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE
BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,000 FOR CORRECTIVE
GEOLOGIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 43760 IN DIAMOND
BAR - from $1,260,000 to $415,800 for Tract No. 43760 posted with
the County on August 29, 1985 and exonerate Faithful Performance
Bond for Corrective Geologic Improvements in the amount of $33,000
for Tract No. 43760 posted with the County May 7, 1986 and direct
the City Clerk to notify the Owner and Surety of this action.
6.5.4 EXONERATION OF GRADING PERMIT BOND (FAITHFUL
PERFORMANCE, LABOR & MATERIAL) IN THE AMOUNT OF
$35,427 AND REDUCTION OF FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND
FOR INSTALLATION OF THE PARK SEWER LINE AND
CONNECTION IMPROVEMENTS/PARKWAY ENTRY SIGN FROM
$20,000 TO $15,000 FOR TRACT 44824 IN DIAMOND BAR - in the
amount of $35,427 and reduction of Faithful Performance Bond for
installation of park sewer line and connection improvements/parkway
entry sign from $20,000 to $15,000 for Tract No. 44824 and direct the
City Clerk to notify the Owner and Surety of this action.
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6.6 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 99-60: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING THE
INSTALLATION OF MULTI -WAY STOP SIGNS AT THE
INTERSECTION OF LONGVIEW DRIVE AND THUNDER TRAIL.
6.7 A) APPROVED PURCHASE ORDER TO PROCURE TRAFFIC
SIGNAL POLES FOR THE INTERSECTIONS OF BREA CANYON
ROAD/SILVER BULLET DRIVE, LEMON AVENUE/LYCOMING
STREET, GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE/RAPIDVIEW DRIVE AND
DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD/SR 57 ON-RAMP - to be issued to
Lingo Industrial Electric in an amount not to exceed $32,386.24 with
the possibility of adding a change order to remove D.B. Blvd./SR57
poles if staff cannot come to agreement with CalTrans.
B) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 99-61: A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF BREA
CANYON ROAD/SILVER BULLET DRIVE, LEMON
AVENUE/LYCOMING STREET, GOLDEN SPRINGS
DRIVE/RAPIDVIEW DRIVE AND DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD/SR57
ON-RAMP IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS - with a change in
the Plans and Specifications to make the signals at D.B. Blvd./SR57
as an alternative bid item.
6.8 APPROVED UPGRADE OF ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT
MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FOR INPUT, RETRIEVAL AND
STORAGE OF VITAL RECORDS - Fortis by File Magic, Fortis Power
Web Server, Fortis Office, software support, installation and training
from Document Imaging Service Corp. (DISC) of San Diego in an
amount not to exceed $46,230. Funds are currently available in the
FY 1999-2000 budget approved by Council on June 15, 1999.
6.9 CONTRACTS FOR GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE REHABILITATION
PROJECT FROM GRAND AVENUE TO TORITO LANE.
A) AWARDED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - to Excel Paving
Co. for the Golden Springs Drive Street Rehabilitation Project in an
amount not to exceed $742,593 and authorized a contingency amount
of $75,000 for project change orders to be approved by the City
Manager, for a total authorization of $817,593.
B) AWARDED INSPECTION SERVICES CONTRACT - to Hall &
Foreman, Inc. for the Golden Springs Drive Street
Rehabilitation Project, in an amount not to exceed $48,000
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and provided a contingency amount of $5,000 for contract
amendment(s) to be approved by the City Manager, for a total
authorization amount of $53,000.
6.10 A) AWARDED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR AREA I
SLURRY SEAL OVERLAY - to Asphalt Maintenance Co. of California
in an amount not to exceed $535,603.53 and authorized a
contingency amount of $25,000 for project change orders to be
approved by the City Manager, for a total authorization of
$560,603.53.
B) AWARDED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR AREA 1
SLURRY SEAL - ARAM OVERLAY PROJECT - to Manhole Adjusting
in an amount not to exceed $105,676.96 and authorized a
contingency amount of $4,000 for project change orders to be
approved by the City Manager, for a total authorization of
$109,676.96.
C) AWARDED CONTRACT FOR AREA 1 SLURRY SEAL -
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AND INSPECTION SERVICES
- to GFB-Friedrich & Assoc., Inc. in an amount not to exceed $34,807 —
and authorized a contingency amount of $3,000 for contract
amendments to be approved by the City Manager, for a total
authorization of $37,807.
6.11 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 99-62: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING THAT PAROLE BE DENIED TO CONVICTED
MURDERER, DANNY SAUL ROSALES,
6.12 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 99-63: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF BREA
CANYON ROAD/DIAMOND CREST LANE, BREA CANYON
ROAD/GLENBROOK DRIVE, AND BREA CANYON ROAD/GOLDEN
SPRINGS DRIVE IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
- rejected all bids, and adopted Resolution No. 99-63 approving
Specifications for the Traffic Signal Improvement Project at the
Intersections of Brea Canyon Rd./Diamond Crest Ln., Brea Canyon
Rd./Glenbrook Dr., and Brea Canyon Rd./Golden Springs Dr.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
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OLD BUSINESS:
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8.1 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO WILDLIFE CORRIDOR
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS
AGREEMENT TO PERMIT THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO
BECOME A PARTY TO THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT - The
County has made a request to become a party to the Wildlife Corridor
Conservation Authority Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (WCCA).
The County is the governing body of the greater majority of the
territory within the corridor, as delineated by WCCA. Further, the
County is the single largest source of funding available to WCCA for
conservation activities. The City representative (Mayor Pro Tem
O'Connor) to the WCCA Board of Directors and the alternate City
representative (Councilman Huff) recommended the proposed
amendment.
Clyde Hennessee expressed concern about opposing entities. He
asked what happened to the $10,000,000 and whether D. B. got a
portion of the money.
CM/Belanger stated that the Parks Bond Act was adopted in 1996 by
L.A. County voters. The Act provided for $10,000,000 for the
acquisition of land east of Colima Rd., the primary purpose being the
purchase of the Firestone Boy Scout Reservation by WCCA.
C/Herrera moved, MPT/O'Connor seconded, to approve the
amendment to the Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority Joint
Exercise of Powers Agreement to permit L.A. County to become a
party to the joint powers agreement and authorized and directed the
Mayor to execute the proposed amendment to the joint powers
agreement. 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
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9.1 ORDINANCE NO. 10(1999): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR AMENDING CHAPTER 18.108 OF TITLE 18 OF THE
DIAMOND BAR MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO
UPDATE THE MINIMUM NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
- Congress passed the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968
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establishing the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
to enable property owners to purchase insurance protection
against losses from flooding. Community participation in the
NFIP is based on an agreement with the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) that the community will
implement and enforce measures to reduce future flood
risks to new construction in flood -prone areas. By doing
this, the community would be provided with available flood
insurance as financial protection against losses in the
special flood zone areas. There are two areas so noted in
D.B. The City's current floodplain management regulations
are contained in Chapter 18.108 of the Municipal Code
adopted by Ordinance No. 30(1989). The City became a
participant in the NFIP via adoption of Resolution No. 91-51
and subsequent approval by FEMA on July 31, 1991.
Community Assistance Visits (CAV) are also a part of the
program for periodic contact and to assure compliance with
current NFIP regulations. To date, the City has had two
CAVs, with the last one conducted on October 26, 1998.
The proposed amendments implement changes necessary
for the City's compliance with the minimum requirements
and restrictions per the CAB and the FEMA Model
Ordinance.
M/Chang declared the Public Hearing open.
Dr. Lawrence Rhodes pointed out that an area between
Lycoming Ave. and Washington St., eastbound on Brea
Canyon Rd., had a major slide in 1910. The runoff devices will
cause runoff to flood many of the homes in the Fibre Ct. and
Washington St. area in the event of a major event. The slide
area remains unstable and he was concerned about the
location of the flood zone.
There being no further testimony offered, M/Chang closed the
Public Hearing.
C/Ansari moved, C/Herrera seconded, to approve first reading
by Title Only, waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No.
10(1999) amending Chapter 18.108 of Title 18 of the Diamond
Bar Municipal Code to update the minimum National Flood
Insurance Program requirements for Floodplain Management.
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera,
Huff,MPT/O'Connor,
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M/Chang
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
9.2 LEGISLATIVE SUB -COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS:
A) SB 1190 (Solis) - OPPOSE - An Act to amend Section 33334.4
of the Health and Safety Code, relating to redevelopment. The
Community Redevelopment Law (CRL) authorizes
establishment of redevelopment agencies in communities to
address the effects of blight, as defined, in areas of those
communities known as project areas. Existing law declares
that redevelopment agencies must set aside 20% of their
annual property tax increment revenues in a Low and
Moderate Housing Fund (L&M Fund) to increase, improve, and
preserve affordable housing. L&M Funds can be used to buy
land, build onsite or offsite improvements, build structures, buy
buildings, rehabilitate buildings, subsidize housing, pay bonds
or other indebtedness, maintain mobile homes, preserve
subsidized units, replace destroyed housing units, and other
related uses. This bill would require that a specified
proportion of monies in the agency's L&M Fund be expended
over the duration of a 5 -year implementation plan to assist
housing for persons of low and very low income. The bill
stipulates a time period for which the money must be spent,
rather than stating that the money is to be expended over the
duration of the redevelopment plan. This bill also states that
if an agency does not adopt a housing element or revise its
housing element in accordance with Section 65588 of the
Government Code or if the jurisdiction's housing element has
not been found in compliance by the department pursuant to
the Government Code, the agency shall expend at least 75%
of the money in the L&M Fund to assist housing for persons of
low and very low incomes.
Martha Bruske said she would rather that the City use
Redevelopment monies to rehabilitate residences.
C/Ansari explained that the Council is opposed to the bill
because of artificial limits placed on cities.
In response to C/Ansari, CM/Belanger explained that the City
prepared its Housing Element portion of the General Plan in
accordance with State law. Recent modifications to State law
places an even stronger emphasis on providing for low and
moderate income housing. That obligation belongs to the City
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regardless of whether there is a Redevelopment Agency. With
respect to the Redevelopment Agency, State law requires that
20% of the tax increment monies received by the City be
placed in a low and moderate income housing fund. That
money must be spent on activities related to low and moderate
income housing within the community. The Redevelopment
Plan of the City has, as one of its objectives, the fulfillment of
all of its legal obligations to providing for low and moderate
income housing. As Council stated, this bill will place an
artificial limitation on the low and moderate income housing
funds that may not be able to be met in some communities.
C/Herrera moved, C/Ansari seconded, to direct the Mayor to
send a letter opposing adoption of AB 1190. 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) AB18 - (Villaraigosa) - SUPPORT - An act to add Chapter
1.192 to Division 5 of the Public Resources Code, relating to
financing a program for acquisition, development,
improvement, rehabilitation, restoration, enhancement, and
protection of park, recreational, cultural, historical, fish and
wildlife, lake, riparian, reservoir, and coastal resources, by
providing the funds, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take
effect immediately. Specifically, this bill creates the
Villaraigosa-Keeley Urban Parks, Clean Water and Coastal
Protection Bond Act of 2000. The legislation proposes a $1.5
billion parks, clean water and coastal protection bond act. If
passed, this bond act proposal would be placed on the
November, 2000 ballot for voter consideration and approval.
If the voters approve this bond act proposal, $1.5 billion in
general obligation bonds would be sold to finance a program
for acquisition, development, improvement, rehabilitation,
restoration, enhancement, and protection of park, recreational,
cultural, historical, fish and wildlife, and coastal resources.
Dr. Lawrence Rhodes recommended that Council send a letter
of support to place this matter on the ballot.
C/Huff moved, MPT/O'Connor seconded, to table the motion.
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Huff,MPT/ O'Connor,
M/Chang
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
C) AB 1383 - (Thompson) - SUPPORT - An act to amend Section
164.56 of the Streets and Highways Code, relating to highways, and
declaring the urgency thereof to take effect immediately. Existing law
establishes the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation
Demonstration Program Fund (EEMDA) in the State Highway
Account, states legislative intent to allocate $10 million for 10 years
beginning in 1991, and establishes procedures under which the
Resources Agency evaluates proposals for funding and makes
recommendations for funding out of the fund. The EEMDA is utilized
to make grants to local, state and federal agencies and nonprofit
entities that undertake projects to mitigate the adverse environmental
effects of existing and future transportation facilities. This bill would
delete the 10 year limitation of the existing law and, instead, would
specify that it is the intent of the Legislature to allocate $10 million
annually to the fund which would be renamed the Environmental
Enhancement and Mitigation Program Fund. This bill would also
require the Department of Transportation to extend the completion
date to June 30, 2002, for specified Environmental Enhancement and
Mitigation Projects. Specifically, this bill would extend the completion
date for the City's Tree Planting Project, which would allow the City
to plant 1,100 more trees.
Martha Bruske supported planting trees close to the freeway and in
residential areas to mitigate freeway noise.
C/Ansari moved, C/Herrera seconded, to direct the Mayor to send a
letter of support of AB 1383. 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) RESOLUTION NO. 99-64: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PROPOSING
THE CHANGE IN STATE OF CALIFORNIA STATUTES AND
CODES TO REQUIRE THAT ALL CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT REQUIRED
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS AND REPORTS, WHICH
MAKE DETERMINATIONS AND DECLARATIONS, SHALL BE
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REQUIRED TO HAVE A PUBLIC HEARING, WITH
NOTICE PUBLISHED, POSTED AND MAILED - Shall
all projects and programs subject to the requirements
of CEQA be required to conduct public hearings and
give public notice (published, posted and mailed) for
all environmental impact declaration and
determination reports?
Dr. Lawrence Rhodes supported complete, total and
honest information from the State on all projects and
would like that language included within the document.
Sue Sisk asked if this document refers to environmental
impacts only.
CM/Belanger stated that the purpose of notification is to
provide a process where full disclosure and complete
notice is provided.
Following CM/Belanger's response, Sue Sisk declared
her full support for the measure.
C/Herrera moved, C/Ansari seconded, to adopt
Resolution No. 99-64 proposing the change in State
Statutes and Codes to require all California
Environmental Quality Act required environmental
documents and reports, which make determinations and
declarations, be required to have a public hearing, with
notice published, posted and mailed. Further, to send
the Resolution to the League of California Cities' Policy
Committee for submission at the League Conference in
October in San Jose. 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
RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING: NVChang recessed the
City Council Meeting to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting at 9:20 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: M/Chang reconvened the City
Council meeting at 9:22 p.m.
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10. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEMBER
COMMENTS:C/Huff spoke about the issue of Council approving the
Lanterman litter and weed abatement contract. He explained what it means
for Council to pull an item from the Consent Calendar and he apologized to
Sue Sisk for any misunderstanding as to what that means. The Council has
no problem with the existing clientele that are housed at Lanterman. In order
to show good faith to the State, Council has attempted to balance the
situation. The facility has provided excellent work for the City in the past.
C/Ansari stated that, last Wednesday, she, the Mayor and City Manager
attended the AB 373 hearing in Sacramento. Unfortunately, the bill did not
make it out of committee. She commented on several meetings that she had
attended recently: Solid Waste, Eagle Scout Ceremonies, a retirement
dinner for a long time D.B. Library assistant. She was appointed to the
Board of the Inland Valley Capital Corporation.. She attended a planning
meeting for CLOUT, which focused the group's direction toward obtaining
funding for the Alameda Corridor East. She and other Council Members and
staff attended the Steve Tamaya Memorial. She asked that tonight's
meeting be adjourned in memory of Siddiqui Tarekh and former
Congressman George W. Brown.
C/Herrera spoke about the Lanterman Advisory Committee. She asked that
Chairman Sisk's final report be included in the August 3, 1999 Council
agenda. In response to an earlier question posed by Martha Bruske, she
stated that there are 13 members of the Lanterman Advisory Committee:
Sue Sisk, Dr. Lawrence Rhodes, Don Gravdahl, Fred Encinas, Joseph
Farrell, Darla Farrell, Linda Graves, Russell Gray, Ruth Purpero, Lydia
Figueroa, Grace MacBride, Michael Lin, Jennifer Hoey, with Andy Whitson
serving as an alternate. C/Herrera will Chair the committee and C/Huff will
act as Vice Chair. The purpose of the committee is to review and make
recommendations on legislation pertaining to the Lanterman Developmental
Center and developmental centers in general. In addition, the committee will
review and make recommendations on the actions of the State Department
of Developmental Services related to Lanterman Developmental Center and
developmental centers in general. The first meeting will be Thursday, July
22 at 7:00 p.m. in Room CC3&5 of the SCAQMD. Meeting dates and times
will be posted on the Channel 12 scrolling bulletin board. She was
disappointed that AB 373 did not make it out of committee. However, she
was encouraged to hear that Assembly Member Pacheco intends to continue
with the bill, which enables D.B. to contact the other cities to stand in support
of the bill. D.B. has received letters of support from the cities of Montclair
and Laverne. She encouraged her fellow Council Members to call
individuals in other cities and ask them to take a position on the issue.
MPT/O'Connor stated that on July 7, she attended a residents' meeting
concerning street improvements for Meadowglen Rd. and Ambushers St.
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Also on July 7, she attended a WCCA meeting. She attended the
Chamber Legislative Breakfast on July 8 and the annual celebration
for Century 21 E -N. She encouraged residents to attend this
Saturday's Solid Waste Town Forum. Diamond Bar Honda recently
celebrated their 5th Anniversary. She reminded residents that the
Concerts in the Park series is ongoing. On July 15, the Finance
Committee met. She asked that Council Members and City
Contractors submit outstanding receipts so that the prior fiscal year
can be closed out. She and M/Chang met with staff members to
discuss the City's code enforcement. The subcommittee has
requested that staff obtain information from other cities with respect
to citation authority as well as information regarding property
maintenance standards. The next subcommittee meeting is
scheduled for August 2. On July 19, Council conducted a walk-
through with the Minnequa landslide contractors. She encouraged
staff to obtain the final grading plans so that contractors can submit
their bids for approval. This morning she attended the Chamber's
Board of Director's meeting as well as the YMCA golf meeting. The
YMCA will hold its fundraising golf tournament on October 8, 1999
and she encouraged organizations to participate. She asked staff to
elaborate on the process for development of the City's skateboard
park.
CM/Belanger stated that if the facility is located in a City park, it will
require a change in the Conditional Use Permit of -the park with a
Public Hearing at the Planning Commission level. Input will be
requested from citizens with respect to the design of the facility and
possible location of the facility at the Parks & Recreation Commission
level, which would be passed on to the Planning Commission for
incorporation into the CUP. Council would receive the project for
approval with respect to the hiring of the architect and the issuing of
a contract to build the facility. Council will determine whether it wishes
to have a subcommittee at the Council level. It is anticipated that
there will be sufficient opportunity for public input at the Parks &
Recreation and Planning Commission levels. At its August 3 meeting,
Council will address the matter of engaging an architect for
completing the facility design.
MPT/O'Connor explained that she makes decisions based on the
issues and not for political reasons.
M/Chang said he has attended several Concerts in the Park and —
encouraged residents to attend the remaining concerts that occur on
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at Sycamore Canyon Park. The last
concert will be held on August 18. On July 8, he met Senator Dianne
Feinstein and spoke about four of the major subjects that the City has
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encountered. He asked for her help in stopping the Lanterman
Expansion Project and for her assistance in resolving the City's
ongoing Zip Code problem. In addition, he asked for her assistance
in obtaining funding to improve the SR57/60 interchange as well as
assistance with regional transportation problems. He attended the
Century 21 E -N celebration and the D.B. Honda 5th Anniversary
Celebration. He attended the Steve Tamaya Memorial. He said that
the AB 373 hearing was a very unpleasant experience. He asked
staff to forward a letter of thanks to the four Assembly members who
voted in support of the bill. He explained his position on support of the
Lanterman litter and weed abatement contract.
11. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, M/Chang
adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m. in memory of Siddiqui Parekh and
former Congressman George W. Brown.
LY DA BURGESS, City Clerk
ATTEST:
Mayor
