HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/15/1993 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
JUNE 15, 1993
1.
CLOSED SESSION: 5:00 P.M.
Litigation - Government Code 54956.9
Personnel - Government Code 54957.6
C/Werner was not present.
No reportable action taken.
2.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Miller called the meeting to
order at 6:02 p.m. in the AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley
Dr., Diamond Bar, California.
.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The audience was led in the Pledge of
Allegiance by Mayor Miller.
INVOCATION: The invocation was presented by C/MacBride.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Miller, Mayor Pro Tem Papen, Councilmen
Forbing, Werner, and MacBride.
Also present were Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; William
P. Curley III, Assistant City Attorney; James DeStefano,
Community Development Director; Bob Rose, Community Services
Director; George Wentz, Public Works Director; and Lynda
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Burgess, City Clerk.
3.
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
3.1 General Plan Public Hearing - June 16, 1993 - 7:00 p.m.,
AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
3.2 Parks & Recreation Commission - June 24, 1993 - 7:00 p.m.
- AQMD Hearing Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
3.3 Planning Commission - June 28, 1993 - 7:00 p.m. , AQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
3.4 Concert in the Park - June 30, 1993 - 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
- "E1 Toro Marine Corps Band" - Sycamore Canyon Park,
22930 Golden Springs Dr.
4.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Red Calkins, 240 Eagle Nest Dr., suggested
that a Federal mediator be called in to resolve the issue
regarding the General Plan.
Don Schad, 1824 Shaded Wood Rd., stated that he had still not
had a response to the "Deer Crossing" signs he requested for
the area generally at Grand Ave., and at Pathfinder west of
the 57 freeway. He read a letter from a 4th grade child
thanking him for the nature hike taken with his class. He
feels it is important to preserve the City's wilderness area
for our children.
M/Miller explained to Mr. Schad that his request for "Deer
Crossing" signs should be presented to the Traffic &
Transportation Commission.
Tom Mokate, 505 Navajo Springs, thanked C/Werner for his
efforts on behalf of the citizens of Diamond Bar.
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MichaelLowe, 1124 Cleghorn, expressed concern that C/Werner
did not properly represent the City at the Contract Cities
Assn. Conference.
Don Gravdahl, 23988 Minnequa, suggested that the City post
signs informing the public that fireworks are illegal in D.B.
ICE/Wentz reported that staff had ordered about 20 large, red
signs to be placed at appropriate entry points into the City.
Nick Anis, 1125 Bramford Ct., expressed concern that a group
of citizens in Diamond Bar have `,worked hard to cloud issues
regarding the General Plan with a campaign of misinformation,
petitions and lawsuits costing the City hundreds of thousands
of dollars. He emphasized the importance of growth, the need
for freeway improvements and a Tonner Canyon 'Road, which
cannot be done without a General Plan, to solve traffic
problems within the City. He encouraged people not to believe
everything they read.
Eileen Ansari, 1823 S. Cliffbranch, pointed out that many
individuals speaking before the Council are concerned about
the environment and are not against growth. The 1993 draft
General Plan is much better than the 1992 General Plan, which
is worth the costs involved.- 11owover, those costs could have
been avoided had the Council considered the original
recommendations made by the GPAC.'
Barbara Beach-Courchesne, 2021 Peaceful Hills Rd., referring
to an article in the Windmill dated June, 1993 which indicated
that the temporary restraining order filed by the Diamond Bar
Citizens to Protect Country Living was denied by the court,
clarified that the order was not denied but rather the
decision was postponed pending more information. It is
critical that the Mayor correct misstatements made by staff,
and to assure that statements made in the future are accurate.
Anthony Bellezza thanked the Sheriff Department and the 911
Rescue Squad for their quick response in saving their
grandchild.
5. COUNCIL COMMENTS:. C/MacBride stated that he is pleased that
the draft General Plan contains, in the introductory pages, a
listing of the General Plan:'Advisory Committee members, as
well as a vision statement. 'He 'then stated that he talked
with 7th graders at Chaparral- School to discuss how they
envisioned Diamond Bar. The following is a summarization of
their visions: limit population to. 75,000; install toll
booths for people using the freeways other than Diamond Bar
residents; leave hills and wildlife untouched; no more streets
leading to other cities; construct domes'over the freeways to
filter noise and air; build more restaurants; add a hospital;
and build underground subways.
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_v C/Werner asked CM/Belanger to provide an update on the issue
of the Fallowfield neighborhood.
MPT/Papen reported that the grand opening of the Riverside to
Los Angeles Metrolink line was June 14, 1993. She requested
staff to give a brief presentation on the shuttle service
being provided to the Metrolink station to residents of
Diamond Bar, as well as shuttle service to various work
locations within the community.
Asst. to CM/Butzlaff reported that the City is providing free
shuttle service (Diamond Link) to the Metrolink Station, 600
S. Brea"Canyon Rd., Industry, from the following shuttle stop
locations: route #1 - Caltrans park -n -ride, 60 fwy. and D.B.
Blvd. at 5:30 a.m. (passengers may also board the shuttle at
the SCAQMD); route #2 - Hartford Insurance, 1400 S. Montefino,
at 5:30 a.m.(also stops at the Avery Dennison Building, corner
of Brea Canyon Rd. and Pathfinder. The City has two
additional "at call" stops, the first of which is at route #1,
corner of Valley Vista and Gateway Center Dr.; and the second
stop, at route #2, is at the corner of Pathfinder and D. B.
Blvd. The routes are reversed in the evenings from 4:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. The shuttle runs Monday through Friday. For
further information on routes, fares or transfer points call
1 -800 -371 -LINK or City Hall.
M/Miller reported that he has spoken to various school
children, ranging from a Senior Civics class at Diamond Bar
High School to first graders at Maple Hill Elementary School,
and they do not seem to have a problem understanding the
Graffiti Ordinance.
CM/Belanger, in response to C/Werner's request, explained that
staff received numerous letters from residents in the
Fallowfield/Cold Springs neighborhood regarding the condition
of the areas along the State right-of-way, the lack of land-
scaping underneath the freeway right-of-way, and other items
related to a sound wall located on Fallowfield. Staff inves-
tigated the area and will contact the State to determine the
first level of permission to provide some kind of aesthetic
mitigation to that particular area, as well as engage in some
aggressive weed abatement programs in areas controlled by the
City. Staff intends to conduct a community meeting with those
individuals who wrote the letters and identify the leaders of
the group with which the City will maintain contact. A
complete report and a series of recommendations related to
those letters will be presented to the City Council.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: CM/Belanger announced that the nomination
period for those interested in becoming candidates for City
Council vacancies during the November 2, 1993 Municipal
Election opens on July 12, 1993 and ends August 6, 1993.
MPT/Papen requested that the Minutes of May 18, 1993 be
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6.2 WARRANT REGISTER - Approved Warrant Register dated June
15, 1993 in the amount of $381,226.03.
6.3 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -
6.3.1 Regular Meeting of April 26, 1993 - Received
and filed.
6.3.2 Special Meeting of April 29, 1993 - Received
and filed.
6.3.3 Regular Meeting of May 10, 1993 - Received and
filed.
6.4 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - filed by heirs of Stephen Wills, May
19, 1993 - Rejected claim and referred matter for further
action to Carl Warren & Co., the City's Risk Manager.
6.5 ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS PERTAINING TO GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 2, 1993:
6.5.1 RESOLUTION NO. 93-43: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE'CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, CALLING
AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1993, FOR THE
ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE;
PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES.
6.5.2 RESOLUTION NO. 93-44: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA,;
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amended to summarize the letter received from Mr. Van Winkle
instead of including a verbatim transcript since all Public
Comments are summarized. The Council concurred.
Motion was made by C/MacBride and seconded by C/Forbing to
approve the Consent Calendar' as amended. Motion carried
unanimously by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Forbing, MacBride, Werner, MPT/Papen,
M/Miller
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None'
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
6.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
6.1.1 Regular Meeting of May 18, 1993 - Approved as
amended.
6.1.2 Adjourned Regular Meeting of May 19, 1993 -
General Plan Public Hearing - Approved as
submitted. -
6.1.3 Adjourned Regular Meeting of May 26, 1993 -
General Plan Public Hearing - Approved as
submitted.
6.1.4 Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 2, 1993
General Plan Public Hearing - Approved as
submitted.
6.2 WARRANT REGISTER - Approved Warrant Register dated June
15, 1993 in the amount of $381,226.03.
6.3 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -
6.3.1 Regular Meeting of April 26, 1993 - Received
and filed.
6.3.2 Special Meeting of April 29, 1993 - Received
and filed.
6.3.3 Regular Meeting of May 10, 1993 - Received and
filed.
6.4 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - filed by heirs of Stephen Wills, May
19, 1993 - Rejected claim and referred matter for further
action to Carl Warren & Co., the City's Risk Manager.
6.5 ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS PERTAINING TO GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 2, 1993:
6.5.1 RESOLUTION NO. 93-43: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE'CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, CALLING
AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1993, FOR THE
ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE;
PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES.
6.5.2 RESOLUTION NO. 93-44: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA,;
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 1993, WITH THE SCHOOL AND UDEL
ELECTIONS TO BE HELD ON THE DATE, PURSUANT TO SECTION
23302 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE.
6.5.3 RESOLUTION NO. 93-45: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING
TO CANDIDATES STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1993.
RECESS: M/Miller recessed the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
RECONVENE: M/Miller reconvened the meeting at 7:01 p.m.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7.1 ORDINANCE NO. 02-B(1993): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR EXTENDING THE TERM OF AN INTERIM ZONING
- ORDINANCE NO. 2-A(1992) PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - CDD/DeStefano reported that
Interim Ordinance No. 2(1992) was extended by the City
Council on July 7, 1992 allowing for the use of banners
and inflatable signs with specific permits. He
recommended that the Council open the Public Hearing,
receive public testimony and adopt Ordinance No. 02-
B(1993) extending Interim Ordinance No. 02-A(1992).
M/Miller opened the Public Hearing.
With no testimony offered, M/Miller closed the Public
Hearing.
Motion was made by C/Forbing and seconded by C/Werner to
adopt Ordinance No. 02B(1993). Motion carried
unanimously by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Forbing, MacBride, Werner, MPT/
Papen, M/Miller
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
7.2 RESOLUTION NO. 93-46: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF, DIAMOND BAR LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT ON CITY
OF DIAMOND BAR LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 38 FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 - PWD/Wentz stated that the pro-
posed assessment would maintain current levels of service
on medians, slopes, mini -parks, etc. for the coming year
and includes a capital improvement project to construct
medians on Golden Springs from Gona Court to the westerly
City limits. The assessment will remain at $15.00 per
parcel.
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CM/Belanger clarified that the first phase of construc-
tion would be from Lemon Ave. to the westerly City
limits, with the second phase, to be done at a future
date, will be from Lemon Ave. to Gona Court.
C/Werner suggested that businesses and residents of that
neighborhood be given an opportunity to provide input
into the openings of the medians.
M/Miller opened the Public Hearing.
Don Gravdahl, 23988 Minnequa, pointed out that slope
maintenance and mini -parks are not now included in
Landscaping District No. 38.
Hearing no further testimony offered, M/Miller closed the
Public Hearing.
Motion was made by C/Forbing and seconded C/MacBride to
adopt Resolution No. 93-46 levying an assessment on
Landscaping Assessment District No. 38. Motion carried
by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Forbing, MacBride, Werner, MPT/
Papen, M/Miller
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
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ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
7.3 RESOLUTION NO. 93-47: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
i' OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT ON CITY
r OF DIAMOND BAR LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 39 FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 1993-94 - PWD/Wentz reported that the level of
service and the proposed assessment for Landscaping
District No. 39 would remain the same at $73.50 per
parcel for the upcoming year.
M/Miller opened the Public Hearing.
Norman Beach-Courchesne inquired into the location of
Landscape District No. 39.
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M/Miller explained that the district, established by the
developer, maintains private parks and open areas
generally at the top of Grand Ave. to the Bramalea
property.
Hearing no further testimony offered, M/Miller closed the
Public Hearing.
Motion was made by C/Forbing and seconded by MPT/Papen to
adopt Resolution No. 93-47 levying an assessment on
Landscaping Assessment District No. 39. Motion carried'
by the following Roll Call vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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COUNCILMEN: Forbing, MacBride, Werner, MPT/
Papen, M/Miller
COUNCILMEN: None
COUNCILMEN: None
7.4 RESOLUTION NO. 93-48: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT ON CITY
OF DIAMOND BAR LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 41 FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 - PWD/Wentz explained that
Landscaping District No. 41 is bounded by approximately
Pathfinder on the north side, the westerly City limits,
Brea Canyon Cut-off on the south and the 57 freeway on
the east. Proposed maintenance levels for 1993-94 remain
unchanged, and the assessment for 1993-94 would remain at
$220.50 per parcel. Some landscaping improvements are
being proposed along Brea Canyon Cut-off for the upcoming
year. In response to C/Werner, he stated that, as
presently defined, those particular slopes and/or areas
have been identified for maintenance as part of this
district to assure maintenance at a level of service the
City feels appropriate. A Homeowners Assn. owns a major
portion of this property.
M/Miller opened the Public Hearing.
Hearing no testimony offered, M/Miller closed the Public
Hearing.
Motion was made by C/MacBride and seconded by C/Werner to
adopt Resolution No. 48. levying an assessment on
Landscaping Assessment District No. 41. Motion carried
unanimously by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Forbing, MacBride, Werner, MPT/
Papen, M/Miller
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
7.5 RESOLUTION NO. 93-49: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING AND ADOPTING A
BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING JULY 1, 1993 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1994
INCLUDING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS, SPECIAL FUNDS AND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR
ACCOUNTS, DEPARTMENTS, DIVISIONS, OBJECTS AND PURPOSES
THEREIN SET FORTH - CM/Belanger reported that the City is
required to adopt a budget on or before June 30th of each
year. The State, in order to deal with their $10 billion
dollar deficit, has chosen to take approximately $4.5
billion from local property taxes, over a three ,year
period of time, to fund State-wide programs and activ-
ities. He presented a video, prepared by the League of
California Cities, clarifying the problems local govern-
ments are having with the State. He then summarized the
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proposed budget as follows: expenditures for FY 1993-94
is $8.4 million, as compared to $8.8 million for FY 1992-
93; revenue and other funds to be received will be
approximately $8.76 million, compared to $9.3 million
received for FY 1992-93. Staffing levels for the
upcoming budget is 24 full-time positions, a reduction of
one full-time position from FY '1992-93. The proposal
includes 'two additional part-time positions as compared
to five the previous year; provides for modest increases
in services in some areas, and recommends decreases in
services in other areas; addresses capital needs relating
to traffic safety; recommends that the contract with the
L.A. County Sheriff be maintained at current service
levels; proposes that the emergency service program
continue to be funded; proposes that the Public Works
Director/City Engineer position be accomplished through
contract; recommends reclassification of some existing
staff. Further, an overall spending pattern in Public
Works of $100,000 less than tRe previous fiscal year is
proposed; Community Services proposes the addition of an
Adm'inistrativ'e Assistant position resulting from the
overwhelming demand for recreation services; there is a
slight increase in the recreation services contract with
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the City of Brea;' however,' there is a commensurate
increase in revenue projected from the recreation serv-
ices program. It is proposedi that the Community
Development Department continue to operate at current
staffing levels and with the wind up of the General Plan
process, a lower expenditure pattern is projected for the
Community Development Department; a $134,000 decrease is
projected in general government; an increase in expendi-
tures of approximately.$60,000'is proposed in Management
Support Services due largely to the City's pro rata share
of the costs for the municipal election, completion of
the preparation of the -Municipal Code (second phase), and
the full year impact of -the Assistant City Manager posi-
tion approved in January of 1993: CIP projects will be
as listed and include a proposal to earmark $50,000 for
general park improvements'throughout the City based on a
needs assessment undertaken by the Parks & Recreation
Commission. The FY 1993794 budget continues a system-
atically sound and fiscally prudent approach of balancing
the demand for high quality .'services and programs with
the reality of resource limitations and availability. He '
recommended approval and adoption of the budget for FY
1993-94, understanding that the budget does not currently
presume what amount of money may be reduced from property
taxes. The City will be required to review the budget
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again when final actions are taken by the State.
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MPT/Papen, referring to the CIP for traffic signals, 1
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stated that she was under the impression that there was
to be either a traffic signal at Fountain Springs or at
Shadow Canyon.
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CM/Belanger explained that each of those intersections
have traffic warrants sufficient to recommend signal-
ization. The City Engineer has indicated that the
approximate funding amount shown would accomplish the
signalization of those intersections.
CM/Belanger, in response to MPT/Papen, stated that fund-
ing recommended in the budget would fund the same level
of service for police services, and does not take into
consideration the impacts to the City resulting from cuts
being considered by L.A. County. The closure of fire
stations would impact the City, and though fire stations
further away from the City would continue to service us,
response time will be affected. Another effect of State
budget cuts is the reduction of hours in library services
to the community.
C/Werner requested that a salary schedule be included
along with the budget. He asked why adjustments to staff
positions are being suggested at this time.
CM/Belanger stated that the budget proposes reclassifica-
tion of the existing Planning Technician to Assistant
Planner, and an existing Engineering Technician to
Assistant Civil Engineer, which takes into account the
A level of experience and growth acquired in the period of
years employed by the City. There is also a proposal for
an increase in an Administrative Assistant position in
the Community Services Department, the deletion of one
clerical position, and that the Public Works position be
contract and no longer a full-time staff position. There
is also a 3.5% salary increase factored in; however, the
City Council does not approve any compensation level
until the change in salary range is approved at a later
date.
C/Werner suggested that it would be more prudent to make
these budget adjustments and decisions on these positions
after the City knows what the impact will be from the
State's final budget.
CM/Belanger, in response to C/MacBride, stated that
copies of the budget are available to anyone within the
community who requests it. These budget forms are
intended to provide a general statement of overall policy
and direction in terms of City services, programs and
projects for the next year. He then stated that the City
currently receives $.04 for every dollar paid by
residents in property tax; however, that may be reduced
after the State's final budget.
M/Miller opened the Public Hearing.
Norman Beach-Courchesne pointed out that a decrease in
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fire protection services will increase individual fire
insurance rates.
Michael Lowe, 1,125 Cleghorn, suggested that an additional
5% in reserves be set aside in the budget because the
fiscal situation will only get worse. The Council
should, given the economic times, reconsider any pay
increases given at this time. He then suggested that the
City bill those individuals or businesses that contin-
ually have false alarms because of the expense incurred
by the City.
Don Schad suggested that the City advertise for volunteer
citizen participation for a variety of projects.
Barbara Beach-Courchesne commended the Council and staff
for the excellent services provided given the fiscal
constraints. She expressed concern in considering an
increase in recreational services considering that safety
issues may not be adequately covered.
M/Miller then introduced Sheriff's Lieutenant Wendell
Henson, a newly -appointed City liaison with the Sheriff's „-
Department. I
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With no further testimony offered, M/Miller closed the
Public Hearing.
Motion was made by C/Werner to delay the decision on
salary increases and proposed position reclassifications
until the State finishes its budget. Motion died for
lack of a second.
CM/Belanger, in response to C/Forbing, explained that the
budget document does not take into account increases in
assessments but rather, at a future time, the budget will
be appropriately amended to reflect the actual property
tax expected to be received in FY 1993-94. Appropria-
tions have been decreased by $387,000.
In response to MPT/Papen, CM/Belanger confirmed that
staff has not factored in takings by the State in the
estimated revenues presented. He pointed out that salary
increases are not before the Council at this time.
MPT/Papen recommended that the budget be sent back to the
Finance Committee for further review.
C/Werner suggested that the matter be carried over to the
June 29, 1993 meeting, and if no further information -i
regarding the State budget is available, the City's
budget could be approved without some of the proposed,
adjustments.
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C/Forbing pointed out that money budgeted does not mean
it must be spent. The budget can be amended at any time.
CM/Belanger suggested that if the Council desires, the
position chart can be approved, with direction that
reclassifications not be processed at this time, and that
staff come back with a revised budget proposal after more
information is received from the State.
Motion was made by C/Werner and seconded by M/Miller to
approve the budget, with direction to the City Manager to
not process any position reclassifications.
C/Forbing stated that he feels staff has done a
tremendous job and both the budget and the personnel as
listed should be approved. C/MacBride concurred.
MPT/Papen stated that she is in support of the position
reclassifications and the change in- the Public Works
Director, however, the 3.5% salary increase should be
factored out. The City's revenues are overestimated, and
the budget should be further reviewed.
M/Miller pointed out that salary increases are not an
issue at this time. The budget can be adopted now, with
direction that the reclassifications not be processed at
this time, and that staff come back with a revised budget
proposal after more information is received from the
State.
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Forbing, MacBride, Werner, M/
Miller.
NOES: COUNCILMEN: MPT/Papen
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
RECESS: M/Miller recessed the meeting at 8:52 p.m.
RECONVENE: M/Miller reconvened the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
8. OLD BUSINESS:
8.1 RIGHT TURN RESTRICTIONS AT ROLLING KNOLL AND GRAND
AVENUE, AND COUNTRY VIEW AND GRAND AVENUE - PWD/Wentz
reported that the Council directed staff to install "No
Right Turn" signs on Grand Ave. at Rolling Knoll Road and
Country View Drive between the hours of 4 and 7 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, for a 90 -day trial period. The
Council also directed staff to assess potential
improvements for traffic movement at the intersection of
.Grand Ave. and Diamond Bar Blvd. A survey was provided
in May to approximately 600 residents in the immediate
area that are affected in that southeast quadrant of
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In response to MPT/Papen, PWD/Wentz stated that double
right turns would require striping and could be completed
in about 2 to 4 weeks, costing about $1,000 to $2,000.
The drop in traffic after 6;00 p.m. is about 35% to 50%
per hour in terms of the number of vehicles that go
through the Diamond Bar'Blvd./Grand Ave. intersection.
In response to C/Werner, he explained that some residents
felt that the signs should stay in place, but that there
should be some modification made such as reducing the
hours of operation, lengthening the hours to make it more
restrictive, or restricting it only to nonresidents.
Some residents suggested additional locations, or warning
signs.
Warren Sieke, the City's consulting Traffic Engineer, in
response to C/Werner, stated that the counts for cars
turning right from Diamond Bar Blvd. to Grand Ave. is 788
between the hours of 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.; 751 between the
hours of 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.; and 608 between the hours of
6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
PWD/Wentz, in response to C/Werner, explained that the
intent of the two right turn lanes is to move the cars
through the intersection faster by reducing the wait time j
at the intersection so that there is no benefit for
motorists to use the cut -through.
Diamond Bar Blvd. and Grand Ave. to secure opinions about
the signs installed. Staff received 292 responses in
which approximately 50% indicated that they felt the
signs were doing the job and were beneficial, with the
balance of responses received indicating that the signs
should either be removed! or modified to decrease the
effect on D. B., residents. Staff also received input from
residents ;outside of the immediate area, as well as a
petition signed by some 70 residents in the Grand
Ave./Longview area, expressing concern that the signs
restrict their ability to have access from some local
community ' activities. t Staff , assessed potential
improvements for traffic movements on Grand Ave. and
Diamond Bar'Boulevard, assessing the U-turn restriction
and the other turning restrictions. Improving traffic
movements at Grand Ave. and Diamond Bar Blvd. by
installing double right turns on north -bound Diamond Bar
Blvd. should discourage some cut -through traffic or at
least encourage motorists to remain on the major
thoroughfare. He recommended approval of either: 1)
install double right turns from Diamond Bar Blvd. to
Grand Ave. and reduce restrictive hours from 4 to 6 p.m.,
or 2) install double right turns from Diamond Bar Blvd.
to Grand Ave. and place'"No Richt Turn on'Red" signs at
:
Rolling Knoll and retain the "No Right 'Turn" sign at
Country view.
In response to MPT/Papen, PWD/Wentz stated that double
right turns would require striping and could be completed
in about 2 to 4 weeks, costing about $1,000 to $2,000.
The drop in traffic after 6;00 p.m. is about 35% to 50%
per hour in terms of the number of vehicles that go
through the Diamond Bar'Blvd./Grand Ave. intersection.
In response to C/Werner, he explained that some residents
felt that the signs should stay in place, but that there
should be some modification made such as reducing the
hours of operation, lengthening the hours to make it more
restrictive, or restricting it only to nonresidents.
Some residents suggested additional locations, or warning
signs.
Warren Sieke, the City's consulting Traffic Engineer, in
response to C/Werner, stated that the counts for cars
turning right from Diamond Bar Blvd. to Grand Ave. is 788
between the hours of 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.; 751 between the
hours of 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.; and 608 between the hours of
6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
PWD/Wentz, in response to C/Werner, explained that the
intent of the two right turn lanes is to move the cars
through the intersection faster by reducing the wait time j
at the intersection so that there is no benefit for
motorists to use the cut -through.
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MPT/Papen asked if staff's recommended signal timing and
phasing study on Grand Ave. is part of the proposed light
signal synchronization program.
PWD/Wentz stated that a signal timing and phasing study
can be done in the interim prior to more sophisticated
synchronization proposed as part of the CIP discussed
earlier. Part of the information obtained from this
could be used as part of that synchronization later.
The following residents expressed support for retention
of the signs restricting the time from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.,
emphasizing the safety of children:
Sheila Olivas, 23481 Quail Summit Drive;
Karen Mahoney, 23834 Country View Dr.;
,Tay Umberg, 1419 Winterwood Ln.;
Jean Fujihara, 23717 Country View;
Mark Segal, 1342 Rolling Knoll Rd.;
Ginger Regazzi, 1335 Rolling Knoll Rd.;
Don Lemly, 1387 Rolling Knoll Rd.
The following residents expressed support for the removal
of the signs, as indicated in option #2, emphasizing that
a public street should be accessible to all:
Yvonne Eide, 1624 S. Range Court;
Nick Anis, 1125 Bramford Court;
Audrey Hamilton, Copper Mountain.
The following residents expressed support for option #1:
Karen Capestro, 1652 S. Longview, option #1 as a
compromise but would prefer that the street remain
available to travel freely since she pays taxes for use
of local streets.
Martha Bruske, concerned that the two right turn lanes
onto Grand Ave. may back up traffic on Grand Ave.,
perhaps to the Fire Station, suggested that the City look
at the big picture before taking action.
Gary Neely, 344 Canoecove Dr., suggested that those
living in the Longview neighborhood might wish to
approach Walnut and Pomona Unified School Districts
indicating their willingness to send their children to a
new school at Pantera Park, which could solve some
Ta current traffic problems.
Raul Medina, 23852 Country View, stated that traffic
problems will persist without a Tonner Canyon Rd.
Motion was made by MPT/Papen and seconded by C/Werner to
authorize $2,,500 dollars for striping of Diamond Bar
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Blvd. with two right turn lanes, to be completed by July
1, 1993; to authorize staff to conduct a signal timing
and phasing study on Grand Ave. with a cost to not exceed
$15,000; stripe a centerline down Quail Summit and
Rolling Knoll; and leave the signs with the restriction
of 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., directing staff to monitor the
situation and report back to the Council after the school
year begins',sometime after''October 1, 1993.
C/Werner requested that staff provide information
regarding bus routes to schools, a determination of
whether there are any crossings on Grand Ave., school
hours and how the restricted hours could be altered to
accommodate the picking up and dropping off of children
at schools.
M/Miller pointed out that monitoring the impact during
the summer will not be a reflective report on what the
real situation is 75% of the year.
MPT/Papen clarified that the motion is to conduct a study
on signal timing and phasing, to revisit the signs after
determining impacts of the striping on Diamond Bar Blvd.
and the synchronization of the lights.
M/Miller pointed out that when the signs were first
installed, the Council requested a trial period of 90
days to determine if it would work. It appears that the
signs do work. The signs should remain, and should not
have to be revisited.
C/Forbing suggested that the motion be amended to request
the Traffic Engineer to do some additional surveys after
school begins and to bring the matter back to the Traffic
Commission in November 1993 for their review, monitoring
the entire area to try to make some major changes in the
traffic flow. Staff, the Traffic Commission, and Traffic
Engineer should continually work to upgrade the
intersection of Grand Ave. and Diamond Bar Boulevard and
all adjoining areas.
C/MacBride stated that he is in favor of option #1 and
opposed extending the decision another 90 days. He
pointed out that any intersection in the City is subject
to continued study at any time. The community wants to
settle this issue.
MPT/Papen amended her motion as follows: authorize
$2,500 dollars for the striping of Diamond Bar Blvd. with';,,
two right turn lanes to be completed by July 1, 1993r-
authorize
993;authorize staff to conduct a signal timing and phasing
study on Grand Ave. with a cost to not exceed $15,000;
stripe a centerline down Quail Summit and Rolling Knoll;
and approving option #1, but leaving the signs with the
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restriction of 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and directing
staff to report back to the Traffic & Transportation
Commission sometime after school starts, and that they
should continue to monitor the entire intersection.
C/Werner seconded the Motion. Motion carried by the
following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Forbing, Werner, MPT/Papen
NOES: COUNCILMEN: MacBride, M/Miller
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
8.2 CONTRACT WITH COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR PARATRANSIT
SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 - PWD/Wentz reported
that it is staff's intent -to obtain further information
related to ridership in terms of both the users and
potential users of the system to further determine the
effectiveness of the operation, and to do some in depth
analysis of cost per riders and cost per trip. However,
staff does feel that it is important to continue the
service at this time. He recommended extension of the
agreement with the County.
C/Werner excused himself from the meeting due to illness.
Motion was made by MPT/Papen and seconded by C/Forbing to
accept staff's recommendation to approve the Paratransit
Services Agreement and direct the City Clerk to forward
the agreement to the L.A. County Department of Public
Works for execution. Motion carried by the following
Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Forbing, MacBride, MPT/Papen,
M/Miller
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Werner
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9.1 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ANNUAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OF
EIGHT CITY PARKS - CM/Belanger reported that bids were
received from three qualified contractors and were opened
and publicly read on June 8, 1993. Bids ranged from a
low of $102,600 to a high of $149,556. He recommended
award of a contract for annual landscape maintenance of
the City's eight parks to Accurate Landscape and
Maintenance Corp., the lowest responsible bidder, in the
amount of $102,600.
Motion was made by C/Forbing and seconded by C/MacBride
to award the contract for annual landscape maintenance to
Accurate Landscaping and Maintenance Corp., the lowest
responsible bidder, in the amount of $102,600. Motion
carried by the following Roll Call vote:
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AYES:
NOES-.
ABSENT:
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COUNCILMEN: Forbing,
M/Miller
COUNCILMEN: None
COUNCILMEN: Werner
MacBride, MPT/Papen,
9.2 LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF BREA TO PROVIDE
RECREATION SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 - CM/Belanger
stated that it is recommended that the City Council
approve the Recreation Services Agreement for FY 1993-94,
with projected expenditures of $309,877 and projected
revenues of $211,435, and authorize the Mayor to sign the
letter of Agreement.
Motion was made by C/Forbing and seconded by C/MacBride
to approve the Recreation Services Agreement for FY 1993-
94, and authorize the Mayor to sign the Letter of
Agreement. Motion carried by the following Roll Call
vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Forbing, MacBride, MPT/Papen,
M/Miller
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Werner
9.3 QUITCLAIM BY TRANSAMERICA REALTY SERVICES TO THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON PROSPECTORS ROAD WEST
OF GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE - PWD/Wentz reported that
Transamerica Realty Services offered to quitclaim to the
City a strip of land located along the south side of
Prospectors Road west of Golden Springs Dr. The present
back taxes for the property are estimated to be
approximately $1,850 to be paid by the City in order to
acquire it. The benefit of acquiring the property relate
primarily to avoiding the possibility of having any third
party ownership of this property should it go back to the
anticipated sale next month for non-payment of back
taxes. He recommended that the City Council accept, in
fee, the strip of land located along the south side of
Prospectors Rd., west of Golden Springs Dr. and authorize
payment for outstanding tax amounts due, not to exceed
$2,000.
M/Miller noted that the area right near Golden Springs
and Prospectors narrows down to give us only about three
additional feet of right-of-way. The property is not
wide enough for street improvements or to meet setback
requirements for building purposes. He then requested a
more specific reason why the City wants to acquire this
property.
PWD/Wentz explained that the two primary benefits in
acquiring the property are to avoid the potential of
having a third party involved in securing the property,
and to obtain any potential additional right-of-way that
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r. could be gained for other improvements. It narrows to
three feet near the intersection because of the wall that
presently exists; however, there are no encroachments as
it gets closer to the golf course. It would be up to the
City to define where we want to maintain those right-of-
way lines.
C/Forbing stated that it is important for the City to own
and control the property along our right-of-ways.
Motion was made by C/Forbing and seconded by MPT/Papen to
accept, in fee, the strip of land located along the south
side of Prospectors Rd. west of Golden Springs Dr. and
authorize payment for outstanding tax amounts due, not to
exceed $2,000. Motion carried by the following Roll Call
vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Forbing, MacBride, MPT/Papen,
M/Miller
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Werner
_ 9.4 RESOLUTION NO. 93-50: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
.I OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE
RECONSTRUCTION/REHABILITATION PROJECT BETWEEN BREA CANYON
ROAD AND GRAND AVENUE IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS -
PWD/Wentz reported that staff prepared plans and specifi-
cations for the Golden Springs Drive reconstruction/
rehabilitation project, are prepared to go out for formal
bid and response from perspective contractors, and to
bring this back to Council on July 20, 1993.
Alternatives for inclusions of the medians have been
included, as previously described and designed.
Alternative options for other types of asphalt mixes are
being investigated. He recommended that the City Council
approve plans and specifications for the Golden Springs
Drive reconstruction/rehabilitation project.
MFT/Papen suggested that the asphalt rubber hot mix
overlay be the specification, and that the hot and place
surface recycling method be the alternate bid item.
PWD/Wentz pointed out that there could be a consequence
of..people not responding to the bid if that is put as the
alternative. Cost estimates are based on the standard
method of resurfacing. Staff has included some
contingency with the anticipation being the higher cost.
�I MPT/Papen requested that a paragraph be included that the
Council is interested in using recycled products and
doing a demonstration.
JUNE 15, 1993
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Motion was made by C/MacBride seconded by MPT/Papen to
adopt Resolution no. 93-50 approving plans and specifi-
cations for the Golden Springs Dr. reconstruction/
rehabilitation project. Motion carried by the following
Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Forbing, MacBride, MPT/Papen,
M/Miller
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Werner
9.5 RESOLUTION NO. 93-51: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 FOR THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 9 OF TITLE 1
OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE, UNDER PROTEST -
CM/Belanger stated that it is recommended that the City
Council: 1) approve the use of the California Per Capita
Income percentage increase for use in calculating -the FY
93-94 Appropriations Limit; 2) approve the use of the
City's population growth percentage in calculating the FY
93-94 Appropriations Limit; 3) adopt Resolution No. 93-51
establishing the protested FY 93-94 Appropriations Limit
at $12,275,495.
Motion was made by MPT/Papen and seconded by C/MacBride
to adopt Resolution No. 93-51 establishing the protested
FY 93-94 Appropriations Limit at $12,275,495. Motion
carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Forbing, MacBride, MPT/Papen,
M/Miller
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Werner
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS: M/Miller offered congratulations to
the High School and Middle School graduates as well as those
completing the school year.
12. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct,
the meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
4Lya Buger, Cj.ty C"lerk
ATTEST:
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Mayor
