HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/7/2000 Minutes - Study SessionCITY OF DIAMOND BAR
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
ANNEXATION COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS AND LAFCO PROCESS
MARCH 7, 2000
CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER: Mayor O'Connor called the study
session to order at 5:08 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management
District Room CC -2, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
2. ROLL CALL: Council Members Chang, Huff,
Mayor Pro Tem Ansari and Mayor O'Connor. Council Member Herrera was
excused.
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; Mike Nelson,
Communications & Marketing Director; Lynda Burgess, City Clerk; Gina
Tharani, Accountant II; Ann Lungu, Associate Planner; Sonya Joe,
Development Services Ass't.; Linda Smith, Development Services Ass't., Sgt.
Bili Flannery and Capt. Richard Martinez.
3. DISCUSSION OF ANNEXATION PROCESS AND PRELIMINARY COST -
BENEFIT ANALYSIS - CM/Belanger reported that the areas included for
purposes of discussion include from the SR 57 northward, two subdivisions
that open up onto S. Brea Canyon Cutoff, known as Diamond Canyon
Development (Diamond Canyon Homes, Diamond Canyon Church,
commercial/industrial medical instrument production building) and the
Diamond Point Subdivision; the Monte Verde Subdivision on the northeast
corner of Brea Canyon and Pathfinder Rds., the Sunset Ridge Subdivision,
and an area generally defined by the westerly boundaries of the City of D. B.,
Brea Canyon Cutoff/Fairway Dr. to the SR 60. This area includes just over
1000 single family residences, a small hotel, 27 holes of the Royal Vista Golf
Course and small commercial establishments at the end of Fairway Dr. and
Colima Rd. If Council were to consider making application for annexation of
all of these properties just described, it would result in a population change
of about 3700 people, based upon an occupancy rate of 3.4 individuals per
household. Also analyzed is the uninhabited open areas located on both
sides of the SR 57, one area on the east side of the SR 57 from the
southerly incorporated boundary of the City eastward to the San Bernardino
County/Chino Hills boundary and southward to Orange County/LA County
boundary, which is an area known as the City's Sphere of Influence area and
which contains property primarily owned by the Boy Scouts of America and
Shell Oil. There is also a large tract of uninhabited open land located west
of the SR 57 south of the Diamond Canyon and Diamond Point Subdivisions,
which is also owned by Shell Oil. Part of the analysis was to analyze the
portion of land that would go to about Nogales Rd. to the LA/Orange County
border.
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In response to M/O'Connor, CM/Belanger restated the application process
for annexation.
In response to MPT/Ansari's question as to how annexation of the Shell
property and the resulting General Plan change would affect low and
moderate income housing in the City, CM/Belanger stated that at the present
time, the Shell property is not subject to the General Plan. If any of the
properties were to be designated within the City's Sphere of Influence area,
the City would then embark upon a General Plan process that would
incorporate those areas. In addition, any annexed properties would require
an amendment to the General Plan and a General Plan process.
CA/Jenkins indicated that properties would be given a General Plan
designation and pre -zoned before it was annexed. If it became part of the
Sphere of Influence of the City, if it was given a designation for residential
and it had residential development potential, it would change the housing
numbers in all respects.
DCM/DeStefano stated that L.A. County has a number that they are
scheduled to attain over the next five years. The City has a number as well.
Currently, about 140 units of total housing has been designated for D.B.
with about 50 to 60 of those units being of low and moderate income units
that the City is obligated to try to achieve over the next five years.
CM/Belanger stated that these numbers are based on a population of
58,700. If the entire area being discussed this evening was taken into
consideration, it is about a 6.3% increase in population, which would not
result in a significant increase in the low and moderate income -housing
obligation. It is possible that low and moderate -income housing exists in a
portion of the area toward Fairway Dr. that is under consideration.
CM/Belanger responded to C/Huff that, with respect to possible annexation
of the Shell property, it is important to understand the property owners'
interest, even at the Sphere of Influence process. Certainly, the annexation
process is a futile effort if they are not interested in being annexed into the
community. The advantage of taking the intermediary step of the Sphere of
Influence designation is that, although the property owner might object to it
and try to influence the outcome, it does not really impact them from an
authority point of view. They are still subject to the authority of the County
of L.A. In most cases, when a property owner wishes to defer, it is because
they prefer to have whatever land proposals they want to make in the future
be governed by the policies and procedures of the jurisdiction in which they
are currently located. If that were to change, they have an opportunity to ask
for annexation with the Sphere of Influence designation, thereby making the
annexation of that property very simple because it only requires property
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owners to acquiesce to it. The Sphere of Influence option also allows the
jurisdiction to work with that open tract property owner in coming up with a
General Plan designation.
In response to C/Huff regarding the costs for changing school districts,
CM/Belanger explained that it might be easier to ask for an inter -district
transfer of uninhabited property than when it is inhabited and there are
existing residences, residents and children.
CA/Jenkins concurred that it depends on whether the area is inhabited or
uninhabited. The number of people involved will determine whether there
is an election required. The matter goes to the State Board of Education,
which determines whether or not to allow it to go forward with or without an
election depending upon whether or not there are protests and depending
upon a number of factors that are different from factors here, in particular,
demographic composition of the school district, the racial balance in the
school district, etc.
C/Huff pointed out that if the area under consideration were annexed, the
City would incorporate a third school district. He would prefer to move
forward to annex the two parcels containing the subdivisions that already
have the D.B. zip code within the Walnut School District, seek a Sphere of
Influence on the unincorporated Shell property and attempt to reach an
agreement with them for annexation.
CM/Belanger stated that staffs recommendation is that before the Council
proceeds with any initiative, that a Sphere of Influence designation be filed
before annexation and that the proposal be discussed with the a District
Supervisor.
MPT/Ansari asked if the City has had any discussions with Shell Oil
regarding the possibility of annexation.
CM/Belanger responded that the City has discussed the matter with Shell Oil
and at this point, they are non -committal. Supervisor Knabe is aware of this
pending matter.
M/O'Connor asked if the Sheriffs Department currently has jurisdiction over
the Shell property.
CM/Belanger responded that the Sheriffs Department has jurisdiction over
all unincorporated property.
Captain Martinez responded that the Sheriffs Department has jurisdiction
over all unincorporated property. However, the Highway Patrol has
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jurisdiction for traffic- related matters in the unincorporated area.
M/O'Connor asked how responsive LAFCO is to annexation requests.
CM/Belanger indicated that the City's experience with LAFCO dates back to
just after incorporation. The City applied for three Sphere of Influence areas
at that time: The first is the area for which the City ultimately received
designation east of the SR 57. The second is the area defined by Brea
Canyon Cutoff at Pathfinder Rd., down to Nogales, much of which was then
uninhabited, and the third area was inside the western boundary of
Pathfinder Rd., the SR60 and Brea Canyon Cutoff at Fairway Dr. LAFCO
rejected the applications for Sphere of Influence designation for the two
areas. At the time applications were made, the executive director of LAFCO
lived in and was known as the Mayor of Rowland Heights and it may be fair
to assume that she was not interested in relinquishing any portion of her
domain. There has been no attempt to pursue either of those applications
since that time. LAFCO is comprised of completely different personalities
than existed in the early 1990's. In a real sense, a new cast of players would
review the application. The Shell Oil property was included in the Sphere
of Influence application.
Wilbur Smith asked for clarification of news statements made regarding
monies received as well as expenditures incurred by D.B. being considered
estimates. He asked how the process could be initiated without having a
good estimate as to what the financial implications will be. He expressed
concern that by initiating such a process, it will imply that the City is in favor
of annexation. He is concerned that the numbers that are generated after
the process is started will support the idea that the City should proceed. He
asked for an explanation of the statement that annexation would help to
solve some of D.B.'s traffic problems.
M/O'Connor said she had not seen the newspaper article to which Mr. Smith
referred. None of the proposed areas would ease the City's traffic problem
unless the Boy Scout Sphere of Influence property were annexed, which
would present the possibility of putting a road around the canyon.
Mr. Smith said that the article did not specify that any particular element
would solve the traffic problem, but it says that the General Plan idea of.
annexation would help solve the traffic problem. It did not identify any —
particular section.
M/O'Connor was unable to respond further with respect to the article that
she had not seen.
CM/Belanger stated that he would never recommend the annexation of any
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property that could not sustain itself. He had difficulty recommending the
annexation of inhabited property unless there is some extraordinary benefit
that would accrue to the City. Under no circumstances would staff
recommend consideration of annexing property that would be a detriment to
the community. Staff will not create numbers to justify the annexation of
property. D.B. is a healthy City and it is not good business to take on
properties that will be a drain on the City's existing resources.
Mr. Smith believed the residents of Rowland Heights would view this process
as a "land grab" and wondered if Council had considered what annexation
would actually mean. Some areas may identify with D.B. and some areas
may not. He encouraged Council to include the affected residents in the
process.
M/O'Connor responded that D.B. had been approached by Sunset Ridge,
Monte Verde, Diamond Ridge and Diamond Canyon residents, who have
expressed an interest.
CM/Belanger stated that the law virtually mandates an overwhelming
agreement on the part of the property owners before they can be annexed
to any given jurisdiction. This assumes that the LAFCO hurdle has been
cleared, which is very sensitive to the comments of the people who live and
reside in these unincorporated areas. The process is very open and
provides ample opportunity for people on both sides of the issue to express
themselves.
C/Chang responded to Mr. Smith that Council entered into this study as a
result of public inquiry. During this process, a Public Hearing will be held
and D.B. residents will be invited to voice their opinions. Members of the
previously mentioned subdivisions requesting that their area be annexed into
D.B. have approached Council. Council is admonished to serve the needs
of the citizens of this community, which requires full public disclosure. Many
of the residents who live in the D.B. zip code area have been misled to
believe that they reside in D.B. when in fact, they reside in another area. In
order to avail themselves of certain services, they must make the long trip
into L.A. County, whereas, if they were annexed into the City, their business
could be conducted at D.B. City Hall. No Council Member wishes to create
a burden to the City of D.B.
MPT/Ansari asked if in the event these areas were annexed to the City, if the
property records, collected fees and property taxes would be forthcoming
from L.A. County.
CA/Jenkins responded that the County resists parting with money.
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CM/Belanger stated that one of the primary goals of proceeding with this
type of process is to make certain that all of the monies due the City are
identified and dealt with at the beginning of the process.
Bernard Gasiewicz asked about the status of the Morning Sun area landslide
and proposed development.
CM/Belanger stated that there were two property owners at the time the
landslide took place. One was a private property owner/developer and the
other was the Walnut Valley Unified School District. There were no
developments taking place at the time those properties slid. The Map was
approved on May 17 and the slide occurred on May 19. There was no
development that had anything to do with that landslide. The landslide was
an Act of God.
Nadine Brown felt that the study session should have been posted 72 hours
ahead of time.
M/O'Connor responded that notice was posted in advance of this study
session.
Ms. Brown asked that advance notices of these meetings be mailed to
affected residences. She suggested that the dates of future meetings be
posted in a mailing to all affected parties.
CA/Jenkins responded that the process allows people to protest any
annexation. If a certain percentage of people protest, then there must be an
election. If a higher percentage protests, the entire matter is killed. The City
posts all of its meetings on its website. It is cost -prohibitive to send agendas
to every resident. The City's website is accessible. In addition, the
information is posted at the library and other posting places.
Ms. Brown indicated that the Windmill and the Walnut Times are sent to all
households in these areas. She would be glad to post the meeting dates.
C/Huff moved, M/O'Connor seconded, to place the matter of discussing
application for Sphere of Influence for the undeveloped Shell Oil property
and application for annexation of the two tracts that rest within the D.B. zip
code and Walnut Valley School District known as Diamond Ridge and
Diamond Canyon on a future Council agenda.
MPT/Ansari asked that staff discuss this matter with Supervisor Knabe prior
to bring the item before Council.
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote
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AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Huff, MPT/Ansari, M/O'Connor
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Herrera
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, Mayor O'Connor
adjourned the Study Session at 6:12 p.m. to the regular City Council Meeting.
LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk
ATTEST:
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MARCH 7, 2000
STUDY SESSION: 5:08 p.m., SCAQMD Room CC -2; Cost Benefit
Analysis & LAFCO Process regarding Annexation.
CM/Belanger stated that following extensive discussion, Council directed staff to
bring back for a future agenda, consideration of the application with the County
LAFCO of two subdivisions that show the same zip codes and the same school
district as other properties within the City as well as the uninhabited Shell Oil
property south of those two subdivisions. This matter will be brought back to a
future meeting, the date of which is to be determined.
CLOSED SESSION: 6:15 p.m. - Existing Litigation (Subdivision
(a) of Section 54956.9. Patel vs. City of Diamond Bar.
CA/Jenkins reported that, during the Closed Session, no reportable action
was taken by the City Council.
2. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor O'Connor called the City Council
meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. in the Auditorium of the South Coast Air Quality
-- Management District, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Chang, Huff, Mayor Pro
Tem Ansari and Mayor O'Connor. Council Member Herrera was excused.
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 and Lynda Burgess, City
Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The colors were presented by Junior Girl
Scout Troop #482.
INVOCATION: The Invocation was given by Pastor Ab
Kastl, Diamond Canyon Christian Church.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented.
3.A SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
3.A.1 Presented Certificate of Recognition to Jr. Girl Scout Troop 482 in
recognition of the 881h Anniversary of Girl Scouting founded March 12,
1912 and acknowledging Girl Scouts throughout the nation that have
rendered continued service to their communities and to their country
since the founding of the organization.
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3.A.2 Presented City Tiles to outgoing Traffic & Transportation
Commissioners, Planning Commissioners and Parks & Recreation
Commissioners.
3.A.3 Presented Certificates of Recognition to the Diamond Bar High
School 1999 Mock Trial Team.
3.A.4 Proclaimed March 20-25, 2000 as "Safe Communities Week."
3.A.5 Proclaimed March, 2000 as "Women's History Month."
3.A.6 Introduced new Team Leader Lt. Pete Fosselman, L.A. County
Sheriffs Department.
3.A.7 Introduced new Recreation Staff members.
3.A.8 Ron Heim, Trammel Crow Co., presented plaques to CM/Belanger
and DCM/DeStefano in appreciation for their assistance in securing
the sites in the Gateway Corporate Center now occupied by Travelers
Insurance, Citicorp and Allstate Insurance.
3.6 CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
3.B.1. CM/Belanger reported that the SunCal map closed escrow and the
property now belongs to Pulte Homes, which will build the 127 homes
adjacent to D.B. Blvd. across the street from Tin Dr. As a result, the
City has received $1.2 million representing consideration for the map
approval. These monies were deposited in the Parks Facilities and
Development Fund, which brings the Fund total to just in excess of
$2.5 million. Pulte homes will be responsible for landscaping the
area that is located at Gold Rush Dr. and D.B. Blvd. As one of the
conditions of approval of the project, ownership of 350 acres of open
space land surrounding the project and the other side of Pantera Park
has been transferred to the City. In addition, 10 acres of land has
been transferred to the City that will be configured around the
Summitridge Park area, for a total of 360 acres of open space and
parkland.
With respect to the Lanterman Developmental Center's security
project, CM/Belanger reported that several members of the
community traveled to Sacramento for a meeting before the Public
Works Board. Assembly Members Nell Soto and Robert Pacheco
and Speaker -elect Robert Hertzberg asked that the Lanterman matter
be continued until the March meeting of the Public Works Board. The
Public Works Board did, in fact, continue the matter until March 20.
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As a result of the continuance, a two-day workshop has been set up
in Sacramento for March 15 and 16. Attendees will include members
of the Department of Developmental Services' senior staff as well as
community members and representatives from D.B., Walnut and
Pomona and members of Assembly Member Pacheco's staff. The
workshop is intended as an exchange of information and
understanding with respect to the proposed project.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Debbie Jackley, Cal Poly Pomona University, announced the school's April
events.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 JOINT COUNCIL/WVUSD BOARD MEETING - March 8, 2000 - 6:30
p.m., SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.2 TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - March 9, 2000 -
7:00 p.m., SCAQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.3 PLANNING COMMISSION - March 14, 2000 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.4 COMMUNITY COORDINATING COMMITTEE - March 20, 2000 - 7:00
p.m., SCAQMD Room CC -3 & 5,21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.5 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - March 21, 2000 - 6:30 p.m., SCAQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.6 DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - March 30, 2000 - 7:00
p.m., SCAQMD Room CC -3 & 5, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.7 CENSUS DAY - April 1, 2000 - CENSUS TOWN HALL MEETING
CABLE BROADCAST DATES (to be announced).
5.8 CITY BIRTHDAY PARTY - April 9, 2000 - 12:00 Noon - 6:00 p.m.,
Peterson Park, 24142 E. Sylvan Glen Dr.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Chang moved, MPT/Ansari seconded, to
approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item No's 6.9 and 6.11.
Motion carried by the following Roll vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Huff, MPT/Ansari, M/O'Connor
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Herrera
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6.1 APPROVED MINUTES:
6.1.1 Regular City Council Meeting of February 15, 2000 - As
submitted.
6.1.2 Special City Council Meeting of February 18, 2000 - As
submitted.
6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES:
6.2.1 Regular Meeting of November 18, 1999 - as corrected.
6.2.2 Regular Meeting of January 27, 2000.
6.3 RECEIVED AND FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -
Regular Meeting of January 11, 2000.
6.4 RECEIVED AND FILED TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting of January 13, 2000.
6.5 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - dated March 7, 2000 in the
amount of $894,318.74. WO'Connor recused herself from approval
of P.O. 9260 for $80.00; a portion of P.O. 9721 related to plane trip
tickets for Council and Advisory Committee members; a check to the
Post Office in the amount of $2,200; Invoice No. 105817 for $213.77;
Invoice No. 105226 in the amount of $1,407.78; and P.O. 8883 in the
amount of $7.98, due to a potential conflict of interest regarding the
Lanterman Forensic Expansion Project.
6.6 REVIEWED AND APPROVED TREASURER'S STATEMENT - for
January, 2000.
6.7 APPROVED OFFICE SUPPLY PURCHASE ORDER INCREASE FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 from $15,000 to $19,000 and authorized
a total expenditure amount to Staples in an amount not to exceed
$23,000 for FY 99-00.
6.8 APPROVED REDUCTION AND EXONERATION OF SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENT BONDS (FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE AND LABOR
& MATERIAL) FOR TRACT NO. 32400 (STANDARD PACIFIC) -
reduced: a) Bond No. 111 3331 7666 - Grading Bond from
$2,685,256 to $671,314 (75%); b) Bond No. 111 1940 5352 - Storm
Drain from $736,639 to $184,159.75 (75%); c) Bond No. 111 4160
9146 - Sewer/Street from $543,674 to $135,918.50 (75%); and
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exonerated: a) Bond No. 111 3331 7591 - Domestic Water; b)
Bond No. 111 331 7609 - Reclaimed Water; c) Bond No. 111 4160
9153 - Monumentation; and directed the City Clerk to notify the
Principal and Surety of these actions.
6.10 APPROVED CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH HIRSCH AND
ASSOCIATES FOR THE DESIGN OF LANDSCAPING
IMPROVEMENTS IN DIAMOND BAR - in the amount of $14,050 plus
reimbursables of $3,000, for a total amendment not to exceed
$17,050. This will result in a total contract of $39,050, which includes
$6,600 of reimbursables, and allocated $17,050 from L.L.M.D. #38
reserves for this project.
6.12 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2000-15: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REQUESTING
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF SAID
DISTRICT A TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF STORM DRAIN
IMPROVEMENTS KNOWN AS AMBUSHERS STREET DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR FOR
FUTURE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND
IMPROVEMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER AND
CONVEYANCE THEREOF.
6.13 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2000-16: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ACCEPTING A
GRANTING OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED
FOR ROAD PURPOSES - a 5 foot wide portion of McDonald's
property adjacent to Golden Springs Dr. and Brea Canyon Rd. for
road purposes and directed the City Clerk to record the Irrevocable
Offer of Dedication with the L.A. County Recorder's Office.
6.14 AWARDED DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE 1999-2000 AREA 2
SLURRY SEAL PROJECT - to GFB-Friedrich & Associates in an
amount not to exceed $36,100 and authorized an amount of $3,600
for contract amendment(s) to be approved by the City Manager, for
a total authorization of $39,700.
MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR:
6.9 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH HULS
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - On February 1, 2000, Council
directed staff to issue an RFP and proceed with an open bidding
process for solid waste and recycling collection services in the City.
The experience and knowledge of J. Michael Huls would assure a
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timely and comprehensive approach to the City's desire to retain a
single service provider for the community. Mr. Huls has been
providing technical support on various studies/reports pertaining to
solid waste and recycling collection services in the City. As the
City's Integrated Environmental Services Coordinator, Mr. Huls
prepared the RFP, which has been made available to all qualified
refuse and recycling services companies.
M/O'Connor moved, MPT/Ansari seconded, to approve a contract
amendment with Huls Environmental Management in an amount not -
to -exceed $9,900 and authorize the Mayor to execute the
amendment. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Huff, MPT/Ansari,
M/O'Connor
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Herrera
6.11 EXTENSION OF VENDOR SERVICES FOR PUBLICITY BANNERS
- The City has utilized Dekra-Lite to provide vertical publicity banners
for City events. The City's Purchasing Ordinance limits the City
Manager's purchasing authority to $15,000. Council previously
authorized expenditures of $29,000 for the Holiday Banner Program.
This work was completed by Dekra-Lite. The City is now purchasing
banners and banner support poles from Dekra-Lite to advertise the
City Birthday Party, at a cost of $9,000. Dekra-Lite has consistently
been the low bidder with the best tum -around time for these services.
MPT/Ansari moved, C/Huff seconded, to authorize an additional
expenditure of $9,000 from the General Fund Reserves for City
Birthday Party publicity banners and banner support poles and
authorized that the purchase be made from Dekra-Lite, bringing the
total expenditure from this vendor for the current fiscal year to
$38,000. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Huff, MPT/Ansari,
M/O'Connor
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Herrera
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7.1 DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 99-1 AND SUBDIVISION.
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 99-1 -The Development Code and
Subdivision Ordinance have been in existence for over one year.
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Implementation of both codes during this time period indicates that
several amendments are needed in order to continue to implement
the purpose of both. codes to better serve residents and the
development community. The Planning Commission reviewed the
proposed amendments on January 25, 2000 and adopted
Resolution No. 2000-02 recommending City Council adoption of
the amendments.
DCM/DeStefano explained proposed amendments as recommended
by staff and the Planning Commission.
Responding to MPT/Ansari, DCM/DeStefano explained that a
guesthouse may have plumbing but it may not have a kitchen facility.
A guesthouse is meant to be used for a short term stay by guests of
the primary residence. Such facilities are primarily found within The
Country Estates.
M/O'Connor opened the Public Hearing.
There being no testimony offered, M/O'Connor closed the Public
Hearing.
C/Chang complimented DCM/DeStefano and AssocP/Lungu for their
work toward recommending changes to the code.
C/Chang moved, C/Huff, seconded, to direct staff to prepare an
ordinance approving said amendments to the Development Code and
Subdivision Ordinance. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
8. OLD BUSINESS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS -
COUNCIL MEMBERS -
COUNCIL MEMBERS -
Chang, Huff, MPT/Ansari,
M/O'Connor
None
Herrera
8.1 APPOINTMENT TO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - C/Huff
offered the appointment of Jeff Hull.
M/O'Connor moved, C/Chang seconded, to approve the appointment
of Jeff Hull to the Parks & Recreation Commission. Motion carried by
the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Huff, MPT/Ansari,
M/O'Connor
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NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Herrera
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9.1 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-17: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF
HIGHCREST DRIVE IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR - The City has
received a request from the Highcrest Homeowners Alliance to vacate
the portion of Highcrest Drive located southerly of Gold Rush Dr.
This matter asks Council to consider the vacation request, to initiate
the vacation proceedings in accordance with the Streets and
Highways Code, and to set a Public Hearing for April 18, 2000.
DCM/DeStefano responded to C/Chang that 19 property owners have
agreed to this request.
In response to M/O'Connor, DCM/DeStefano explained that certain
costs are borne by the City as well as, by the Homeowners' Alliance.
CA/Jenkins stated that the Council may choose to condition the
reimbursement to the City of any costs incurred by the City as a result
of processing this vacation and in light of the fact that the
homeowners will benefit from being able to have a gated private
street.
Sandy Erickson said that homeowners in the Highcrest Dr. area have
had ongoing meetings with Pulte Homes, during which the
homeowners have voiced their desire to become a part of the
homeowners association. The reason the homeowners are seeking
vacation of the street is to ensure the safety and privacy of the street.
M/O'Connor concurred with C/Chang that she would like to see an
agreement in place between Pulte Homes and the Highcrest Dr.
homeowners prior to the City taking further action.
M/O'Connor asked that Section IV of the Resolution be changed to
indicate that the Public Hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. instead of
6:30 p.m.
C/Huff moved, C/Chang seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 2000-17,
as amended, declaring its intention to vacate a portion of Highcrest
Drive. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Huff, MPT/Ansari
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - M/O'Connor
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Herrera
9.2 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-18: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE TRES HERMANOS CONSERVATION
AUTHORITY JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT TO
ADD THE .CITY OF INDUSTRY AS A PARTY TO THE AGREEMENT
AND MEMBER OF THE BOARD - The City of Industry Urban
Development Agency is the majority property owner of the
undeveloped area commonly known as the Tres Hermanos Ranch
located within the incorporated boundaries of Diamond Bar and Chino
Hills. In December 1999, the Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority
(THCA) adopted a Resolution approving the participation of the City
of Industry (Industry) as an Ex -officio Member of the Authority. In
January 2000, the City Council approved an Amendment to the THCA
Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement to add the City of Industry as an
Ex -officio Member of the Authority. On February 28, 2000 the THCA
Board considered and approved full membership of the City of
Industry contingent upon approval by the Cities of Diamond Bar and
Chino Hills.
C/Huff moved, MPT/Ansari seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 2000-
18: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar
Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Tres Hermanos Conservation
Authority Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and authorized the
Mayor to execute the Supplemental Agreement. Motion carried by
the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Huff, MPT/Ansari,
M/O'Connor
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Herrera
9.3 (a) RESOLUTION NO. 2000-19: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR IN SUPPORT OF AB
1939 - The Bill places emphasis on implementation of waste diversion
programs to efficiently utilize limited local resources and not require
local governments to go through extraordinary lengths to ensure
mathematical compliance with the State's 50% waste reduction
mandate as insisted by the California Integrated Waste Management
Board (Waste Board). The Bill also promotes alternative
technologies to reduce dependence on landfill and incineration as
well as, requirina the Waste Board to maintain a local office L.A.
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County.
MPT/Ansari moved, C/Chang seconded, to adopt Resolution No.
2000-19 supporting AB 1939. Motion carried by the following Roll
Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Huff, MPT/Ansari,
M/O'Connor
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Herrera
(b) RESOLUTION NO. 2000-20: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR SUPPORTING AB 2067
- This bill would allow the 50% diversion amount requirement for solid
waste for L.A. County and the cities and regional agencies located
within that County, to include diversion through nonburn
transformation, as defined, if specified conditions are met with regard
to the project and the residues generated from the project. The bill --
would revise the definition of transformation, for purposes of this
exemption, to exclude nonburn.
MPT/Ansari moved, C/Chang seconded, to adopt Resolution No.
2000-20 supporting AB 2067. Motion carried by the following Roll
Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Huff, MPT/Ansari,
M/O'Connor
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Herrera
RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: M/O'Connor recessed the
City Council Meeting to the Redevelopment Agency at 9:30 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: M/O'Connor reconvened the City
Council Meeting at 9:33 p.m.
10. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEMBER COMMENTS:
C/Chang spoke about the SCAG Truck Lane Task Force meeting. He
attended the Trammel Crow building grand opening. On February 26, most
of the Council attended the Council of African American's all day event, the
Census 2000 Town Hall Meeting, the D.B. High School Varsity Football CIF
Championship party and the Diamond Ranch High School Casino Night.
The State Legislature passed legislation to pass along $1.2 to $1.5 billion
of the State's $4 plus billion to local cities and counties.
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C/Huff said that on February 16, he and WO'Connor, as members of the
Coordinating Council, met with staff to compile a list of organizations in the
community. He looked forward to community participation. That evening,
Help City U.S.A. gave a presentation to the City On -Line Technical Advisory
Committee. On February 17, he attended the COG meeting. On February
18, he and other community members attended the Public Works meeting
in Sacramento. On February 19, he supported the Kiwanis Sports Education
at Heritage Park. On February 25, he attended the Foothill Transit Board
meeting and testified at the Alameda Corridor East Senate Assembly Joint
Committee Hearing. On February 28, he chaired the Alameda Corridor East
Board meeting and the Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority meeting. On
March 3, members of the Council attended the West Covina Chamber of
Commerce Power Luncheon with State and local political leaders and youth
in attendance. On March 6, Council Members attended a luncheon with
Cathay Bank officials. Last evening, the Lanterman Advisory Committee met
to prepare for its next phase. He displayed a yellow tag he found hanging
on his door from the local dogcatcher regarding a dog owned by the previous
owners of his home. The City has delegated this authority to the Inland
Valley Humane Society to make sure the animals in D.B. are registered. He
expressed concern that new residents will encounter this confrontational
type of approach to compliance. He suggested that the Humane Society
should find other ways to verify who lives in a residence before confronting
home owners and that the person delivering the tag should not be in a
uniform. Perhaps a notice could be placed in a water bill for new residents
welcoming them and providing general public information regarding animal
control, regulations they are expected to follow, information on school
districts, where the Chamber of Commerce is located, where City Hall is
located, etc.
MPT/Ansari spoke about attending the following events: The opening day of
softball, the CAAP Festival, Friends of the Library luncheon, the Sacramento
Gonzalves dinner, the Tres Hermanos meeting, the Economic Development
meeting, an opening for the foreign trade zone in the City of EI Monte, the
Cathay Bank luncheon, the Inland Valley Economic Partnership meeting, the
San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership meeting, the Census 2000 Town
Hall meeting, the Diamond Ranch Casino Night at the YMCA, the Solid
Waste Committee for SCAG, the Chicano Institute of UCLA's film screening
at the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles, and the Golden Springs Elementary
School's Read -a -Book week, during which she read books to 5"' graders, the
Indian Sunshine Seniors group and spoke to them about their needs and
about Census 2000. She stated that on April 31'4, the Friends of the Library
will hold a Wine Soiree. On April 8tn, the Chamber of Commerce will host a
Casino Night and dinner at Peterson Park. She commented that many
seniors are not taking advantage of the City's Dial -A -Ride. She asked that
information regarding the program be included in a City newsletter and that
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staff contact the Chinese seniors and the Indian seniors. The Democratic
Convention is offering non-partisan internships to students during the
convention.
CM/Belanger responded to M/O'Connor that re -broadcast dates of the
Census 2000 Town Hall meeting will be posted on the City's website and on
Channel 12.
M/O'Connor stated that on February 16, she met with the Principal, Vice
Principal and Walnut School District Police concerning safety issues around
the schools. She requested a meeting with the Sheriffs Department to
discuss the school traffic safety program. She asked that Council be
updated regarding school traffic. Also on February 16, she presented her
"State of the City" speech to the Rotary Club and attended the City On -Line
presentation. On February 17, the D.B. Community Foundation held its first
meeting, which consisted of selecting the four remaining committee
members. Those selected were: Orien Pagan representing the Chamber of
Commerce; J. J. Dinkin representing Youth Organizations; Mangal Gulshan
representing the Seniors, and Mack Kuykendall representing the Service
Organizations.
11. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, M/O'Connor
adjourned the meeting at 10:06 p.m. in memory of Gwendolyn Perkins.
ATTEST:
Mayor
LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk