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CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
AUGUST 3, 2004
CLOSED SESSION: 15:00 p.m. — Room CC -8
► Government Code Section 54956.9(c) -
Potential Litigation (1 case)
STUDY SESSION: Mayor Zirbes called the Study Session to order
at 5:20 p.m. in Room CC -8 of the South Coast Air Quality Management
District/Government Center, 21 65 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA.
Present: Council Members Chang, Huff, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tem Herrera and M or Zirbes.
Staff Present: Linda Lowry, City Manager; Michael Jenkins,
City Attorney; Jim DeStefano, eputy City Manager; David Doyle, Deputy City
Manager; David Liu, Public Works Director; Linda Magnuson Finance Director;
Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Jim Clarke, Legislative Analyst; Kim
Crews, Senior AdministrativeAnalyst; Sharon Gomez, Senior Administrative
Analyst; Lt. Joseph Maxey; Fred Alamolhoda, Senior Engineer; Warren Siecke,
Traffic Consultant and Tommye Cribbins, Assistant City Clerk.
Discussion of Speed Zone Survey
• Diamond Bar Chamber of Commerce Services Update
Public Comment$ on Study Session Items
Mayor Zirbes presented a City Tile to Asst. City Clerk Tommye Cribbins on the
occasion of her 15th anniversary with the City. ACC/Cribbins was the first City
employee to reach this mileston .
1. Discussion of Speed Zone Survey:
PWD/Liu reported that
accordance with the Cr
streets to be establisf
studies. Street speed I
following Caltrans guidf
utilized. In addition, cou
citations. Caltrans guid
least 85 percent of driv
for prevailing traffic con
City streets during 200
analyzed two years of
experience and observE
ie purpose of the Speed Zone Study done in
ornia Vehicle Code requires speed limits on city
J on the basis of the traffic and engineering
its that are not based on speed zone surveys
ies are unenforceable when radar technology is
rely on speed zone surveys to adjudicate speed
nes are based upon research indicating that at
s travel at speeds that are reasonable and safe
lions. He explained how samples were taken on
that the City's traffic engineer researched and
cident statistics and how the engineer used his
ms of core actions relative to speeding citations.
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Research revealed that D.B. is a safe City. However, as traffic volumes
increase speeds must decrease. Accordingly, it is appropriate to reduce
speed limits when justified. At the July 20 meeting some Council Members
raised questions about the recommended speed limit on certain streets.
Staff believes the Study would be enforceable by the Court and that speed
limit enforcement could continue. Therefore, staff recommends that
Council reconsider adoption of thE Speed Survey.
Mr. Siecke responded to C/O'C(
uninhibited speeds. In the event
street statistics for the lead car
generally an acceptable sampl
traversing the street.
C/O'Connor said that if the Spe
lower the speed limit but did not, %
on the City's liability and on the is
Sunset Crossing Rd. speed limit i
Department be able to enforce the
PWD/Liu responded that the
enforcement. However, the Court
on the survey information.
for that he attempted to measure the
group of vehicles proceeds down the
measured. Fifty to 100 vehicles was
no matter the amount of vehicles
Survey showed the City needed to
at effect would the lack of action have
lance of citations? For instance, if the
nained at 30 mph would the Sheriff's
)eed limit?
f's Department could continue
look askance at the citation based
C/O'Connor asked what would happen if someone was issued a citation
for traveling at 45 mph when the posted speed was 30 mph and the
survey indicated an effective speed of 25 mph?
PWD/Liu felt the Court would
survey information would weigh
CA/Jenkins explained that the City',,
reflective of the prevailing rate
concerned about whether the post
prevailing rate of speed — a speed t
mph would be ticketed for the nun
what the study showed the prevaili
prevailing rate of speed to be 25 rr
there was a dangerous condition or
mph. If the professional traffic engin
drivers could safely proceed at 30
some reason the prevailing rate of sl
posted the street at 30 mph woul.
condition.
C/O'Connor asked if it presented
survey based on statistics taken two
at several factors but ultimately the
ily on the final decision.
goal was to have a posted speed limit
f speed. The Courts are primarily
d limit is significantly lower than the
ap. The driver traveling at a rate of 45
)er of mph over the posted limit, not
g rate to be. If the study showed the
►h it would not necessarily mean that
iability if the street were posted at 30
ers and law enforcement believe that
nph under normal conditions but for
eed was 25 mph the fact that the City
not create a liability or dangerous
problem for the City to approve a
,ars ago.
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Mr. Siecke said that the radar work was only part of the process. He
believed that the date o Council approval was the official date of the
study.
C/O'Connor asked about) the changes on Pathfinder Rd. and Evergreen
Springs and how they might affect the survey.
Mr. Siecke felt the factors were valid with the changes. Perhaps the City
would want to review the situation at a later date but those changes
should not affect the validity of the survey.
MPT/Herrera stated that
Bar Blvd. was lowered fr
mph. Later it was increa
concern that if the Counc
and incurred the related
needed to be made the C
everal years ago the speed limit on Diamond
n 45 mph to 40 mph or perhaps 50 mph to 40
,d to 45 mph. She asked why and voiced her
approved lowering the limit on all of the streets
)sts and later determined that further changes
could be wasting its time, effort and money.
Mr. Siecke said he did not think so. The survey was only good for seven to
ten years so if there were a change it would not likely occur for that many
years. The speed for Diamond Bar Blvd. was based on the prevailing
speed. Most likely the City found that conditions had changed on Diamond
Bar Blvd. and as traffic volumes increased speeds decreased.
PWD/Liu stated that the 1994 study for Diamond Bar Blvd. proposed no
changes. However, in 19 9 or prior the County may have made changes
on the street.
M/Zirbes stated that Pathfinder from the westerly City limits to Diamond
Bar Blvd. posted at 45 rr ph except for the area closest to the freeway
posted at 40 mph hada very high accident ratio and wondered if lower
speed limits would help reduce the ratio.
Mr. Siecke said that in
happened during peak ;
the street in general at
would decrease due to
parents.
M/Zirbes asked why one
Mr. Siecke responded
particular area.
C/O'Connor agreed with i
should all be posted at the
riew of the accident records about two-thirds
sol traffic hours and would not be reflective of
er times. He did not believe the accident rate
e presence of the high school students and
of Pathfinder would remain at 40 mph.
the 85;h percentile was at 42 mph for that
bes that a continuous stretch of roadway
e speed limit.
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C/Huff asked if it would cause
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S to have the speed limit uniform.
Mr. Siecke said that deviation over or under the 5 mph of the 851h
percentile was not good judgment and based upon the accident statistics it
would be difficult to justify it to the Court.
C/Huff asked if Pathfinder, Brea Canyon and Diamond Bar Blvd. could be
uniform because it was a problem to reduce speed on a downhill stretch of
the same street.
Mr. Siecke explained that if therE
change the Judge would likely
Council wanted to make the spee
speed not be reduced but increa:
doing so because he believed th
the driver that paid attention shoul
MPT/Herrera felt it was unreaso
one sign and then another and E
the speed limit in a short span of
for the City seeking to confuse
same stretch of roadway.
Mr. Siecke said that in most ca
least one-half mile and not block
was not a solid reason for making the
ide with the speeding violator. If the
limit uniform he would recommend the
'd. However, he would not recommend
limits proposed were reasonable and
be able to follow the speed limits.
to expect drivers to pay attention to
r and another sign with a change in
. She felt drivers could make a case
'S with varying speed limits on the
the length of any speed limit was at
block.
PWD/Liu felt that in the interest of public safety for residents and visitors
that speeds were reduced at major intersections and business areas.
CA/Jenkins asked if it would make sense to discuss each area separately
in order to understand the specifi set of circumstances leading to the
recommendation.
C/O'Connor cited Brea Canyon Rd. near D.B.H.S. between Pathfinder Rd.
and Fountain Springs Dr. the recommendation is to decrease the speed
from 45 mph to 40 mph. From Fountain Springs Dr. to Diamond Bar Blvd.
in front of Heritage Park and Castle Rock Elementary School the speed
limit is 45 mph with stop signs every block or two, an apparent conflict.
C/Huff wondered if there could be
40 mph.
C/Chang said that speeding
recommendation is to decrease the
exception of Grand Ave. He felt the
problem and believed the 85
appropriate.
for holding the speed limit to
a citywide problem and the
peed on almost every street with the
5 mph reduction would not cause a
percentile recommendations were
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MPT/Herrera said that on Diamond Bar Blvd. there were three separate
speed limits posted in various areas.
Mr. Siecke explained that the speed limits were set to reflect the prevailing
conditions at those various locations.
M/Zirbes asked Lt. Maxey if his Department was writing more tickets to
speeders going uphill or d wnhill on Pathfinder Rd.
Lt. Maxey explained that s peeders were not the problem on Pathfinder Rd.
but the left turn intersection near Pathfinder and Brea Canyon Rd. The
speed limit reduced to 40 mph near the freeway ramps and in his opinion
it would be advisable to stay with the traffic survey because of the
congestion in that area.
M/Zirbes stated that as trc,
was 45 mph and at the
across the bridge past the
speed limit increased to 4:
that 40 mph in front of
percentile, especially if rr
eastern area of Pathfind
continuity.
fic continues east on Pathfinder Rd. the speed
ottom of the hill it dropped to 40 mph. Once
gas station and in front of the high school the
mph through the high school and down. He felt
the high school would stay within the 85th
)st accidents occurred on that portion of the
r Rd. during peak school areas. He sought
MPT/Herrera felt that alack of continuity would cause drivers to be
distracted from their surroundings.
PWD/Liu reiterated that the overriding decision should be based upon the
fact that the City must be very consistent with prevailing conditions and
staff made its recommendation based upon the data collected.
M/Zirbes asked if there
the subject.
Jerry Hamilton felt the
Clyde Hennessee asked
Sunset Crossing Rd. to n+
2. Diamond Bar Chamber
anyone in the audience wishing to speak on
on Grand Avenue should not be increased.
the City could install diagonal parking along
)w the street and lower the speed limit.
Commerce Services Update.
CM/Lowry reported that when staff proposed changing a portion of the
Budget for the Chamber Council indicated a desire to receive more
information about their plans for the new fiscal year.
Delilah Knox -Rios, Chamber President Elect and Aziz Amid, Chamber
President, introduced them elves. President Elect Knox -Rios stated that
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with respect to the two sections
advertising and the $24,000 se
She gaid that advertising would
With respect to the services con
to include an Antique Fair on ev
Farmers Market. In addition tl
Business Visitation Program to
was seeking cooperation from tt
in the CEO roundtable. In additic
website and provide two kiosks
could retrieve their email and obt,
C/Huff asked when the
status.
President Elect Knox -Rios respo
website would pay for itself and
website and kiosks were success
was successful the Chamber e
thereby require less outside supp(
step plan to provide a newsletter,
in concert for a smoother open
generated the less it would be ask
of the plan dealt with advertising ai
M/Zirbes asked President Amid
management and administration
President Amiri said that prior to N
new job descriptions for the Presid(
to assume responsibility in ove
performed by the Executive Direct
someone to fill the position on
decided to continue with programs
not add any new programs in or
services for which members pay d
Business Enhancement Plan that in
website enhancement and the m2
Program was a major initiative. Otho
be similar.
M/Zirbes said that the American
two years ago and not quite as s
the City would be asked for addit
Chamber would be able to under
Mr. Amid responded that Tom
CSD/Rose. He was unable to pi
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f the contract $8,000 was designated for
'ices contract was changed to $28,000.
a matter of discussion for another day.
act administrative support was extended
ry third Saturday in conjunction with the
Chamber anticipated increasing the
iclude 1400 businesses. The Chamber
City for promoting greater participation
i the Chamber proposed to enhance its
n the City wherein business members
n the Chamber's newsletter.
expected to reach far-profit/non-profit
ded that the Chamber hoped that the
increase productivity. If the expanded
ul and the expanded Farmer's Market
pected to become more viable and
1. In addition, the Chamber had a four -
magazine, website and kiosks working
:ion. The more money the Chamber
ig the City to provide. The second part
J the magazine.
o comment on how the Chamber's
would change without a director.
r. Koontz resignation he implemented
nt and support staff and met with staff
seeing tasks that were previously
)r. A search group is seeking to find
temporary basis. As President, he
that were successfully executed and
fer to remain effective in delivering
ies. The second component was the
)luded the Chamber's publication, the
gazine. The Business Enhancement
�rwise, the services would continue to
it Day Program was very successful
isful last year. He wondered whether
support for this year's event or if the
the event.
er was working on the project with
particulars because the event was
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announced just one weE k ago. There were several sponsors willing to
provide sponsorship this year and the City had been very generous to
partner with the Chamb r and the Chamber would continue to look for
sponsorship.
President Elect Knox -Rios said the event would be held here at the
AQMD, which would be a i abbreviated version of what occurred last year
lasting approximately Y2 tc 1 hr. and would probably not include food.
M/Zirbes asked what theChamber's total receipts and expenditures were
for last year.
President Amid said he did not have the figures in front of him and that the
new budget was in proces .
President Elect Knox -Rios believed that the only profitable tax -generating
portion of last year's busin ss was the Farmers Market.
President Amid retailed that the net profit was less than $3,000.
M/Zirbes asked for a plan of how the Chamber planned to wean itself from
the City's financial support
President Amid said that when he presented his vision 2008 he had no
particular focus on excluding the Chamber from benefactor's support
because the Chamber depended on funds from all entities in order to
survive and deliver service. His vision was to make the Chamber stronger
and not look for handouts but look for continued support for sponsorship.
The first order of business was to create the value perception as to what
the Chamber did for the City and its members and once the City saw the
value of the Chamber's work perhaps it would choose to continue its
support. The first step wa to engage in a visibility study as to how other
Chambers were functionin I. The recent example of the collapse of the La
Puente Chamber was a gc od example of a City that discontinued support
of its Chamber. He was su prised to learn that the City of Arcadia's annual
budget for its Chamber as $300,000. D.B.'s Chamber operates at
$100,000 and less. He aid he was speaking with other successful
Chambers hoping to model the D.B. Chamber after them.
President Elect Knox -Rios explained that with the 90 -day pian the
magazine would not come put until October and the Chamber did not yet
know what kind of income tihe publication could generate.
MPT/Herrera said she was looking to the Chamber to strengthen and
support local businesses so they could prosper and she was willing to
support the Chamber but I 3oked forward to the day when the Chamber
could fly on its own. She dic not feel golf tournaments would accomplish
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those goals and suggested the I
of time, expense and effort th
businesses. She felt no one h�
believed that D.B. was the only
the event, while worthwhile was
and staff support. She felt the C
more simplified manner and she
be downsized.
amber cross off items that required a lot
would not yield a return to the City's
forgotten what happened on 9/11 but
.y that had such an event last year and
ry expensive to the City in terms of time
could commemorate the loss of life in a
is pleased to learn that the event would
President Amid said events li a the American Spirit Day were not
Chamber events but community events. When the community needed a
day set aside for remembrance tie Chamber took the lead position. This
year the Chamber was seekin Diamond Bar Community Foundation
support.
President Elect Knox -Rios reiterated that the Chamber was attempting to
increase small business's access to websites and the Chamber magazine.
She explained what the magazine was expected to look like — a glossy
color
publication with tear -out coupons to be used at local businesses.
3. Public Comments:
DCM/Doyle announced that
Council broadcast would not
recorded for later broadcast.
further comments were offered.
to technical difficulties tonight's City
live and that the meeting would be
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the City
Council, M/Zirbes adjourned the Study Session to the Closed Session at 6:39
P.m. .
The foregoing minutes are hereby ap
BOB ZI , Mayor
this 17 �h day of August. , 2004.
MINUTEE. , OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETIN OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
WG UST 3, 2004
CLOSED SESSION: 6:00 p.m. Room CC -8
► Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
Potential Litigation — one case.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Zirbes called the Regular City Council
meeting to order at 6:50 p.m. in The Government Center/SCAQMD Auditorium,
21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar CA.
M/Zirbes reported that during tonight's Closed Session there was no reportable
action taken. During the Study Session Council received a report from staff
regarding the speed zone survey and an update from the Chamber of Commerce
regarding proposed services for this fiscal year.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Chang led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
INVOCATION: Ryan Stephens, 1St Councilor, Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Chang, Huff, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tem Herrera and Mayor Zirbes.
Staff Present: Linda Lowry, City Manager; Michael Jenkins, City
Attorney; Jim DeStefano, Deput I City Manager; David Doyle, Deputy City MmW,
David Liu, Public Works Direct r; Linda Magnuson, Finance Director; Bob Rose,
Community Services Director; J m Clarke, Legislative Analyst; Kim Crews, Senior
Administrative Analyst; April BI key, Public Information Manager and Tommye
Cribbins, Assistant City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: I As presented.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
1.1 M/Zirbes presented City Tile to Jeff Koontz for his six years of service
as the Diamond ar Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
August 1, 1988 to my 30, 2004.
BUSINESS OF THE
1.2 M/Zirbes presented City Tile to Mike Roberts, Prospectors Federal
Credit Union's Dir ctor of Marketing.
AUGUST 3, 2004 PAGE 2 CITY COUNCIL
2. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
CM/Lowry reported t iat technical difficulties with tonight's broadcast
had been eliminated and that the broadcast was now live. She stated that
PWD/Liu would provide a presentation regarding the Walnut Valley Water
District's project commencing this week on Diamond Bar Blvd.
PWD/Liu reported that this
replace the outdated and co
Blvd.with an existing waterl
five intersections along the
improvements: Pathfinder I
moving northbound, Mornir
Hill. The contractor anticipai
August. Staff worked with th
9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. we
restrict work to one intersec
and to adopt a traffic contro
the public had questions abs
Water District at 909-595-7:
MPT/Herrera said she foul
was present this evening t
Prior to the start of their
residents. Prior to Ediso
appeared at a Council m(
asked if the water would
various intersections.
month the Walnut Valley Water District would
roded water line along southbound Diamond Bar
ne on northbound Diamond Bar Blvd. and that
boulevard would be affected by the proposed
oad at the southerly end (Diamond Bar Blvd.)
g Canyon, Kiowa Crest, Acacia Hill and Maple
)d the project to commence and conclude during
Water District to restrict work hours to between
akdays only to ensure minimal traffic impact; to
on only unless otherwise authorized by the City,
plan in accordance with the City's standards. If
,ut the project they should call the Walnut Valley
54 and/or refer to the City's Website and DVN.
I it unfortunate that no Water District employee
speak about the project and answer questions.
)roject Caltrans representatives spoke to the
commencing their Grand Ave. project they
Ming to explain their project to the public. She
e shut off at any point during construction at
PWD/Liu responded that toe Water District expected there would be no
shutting down of services.However, if there were unique circumstances,
affected residents would re eive a minimum 48-hour notice.
C/O'Connor said she undi
District would start their fall
hoped that the project wou
school.
C/Chang asked what
rstood that the Walnut Valley Unified School
,ession earlier this year (on August 30) and she
J be finished by the Friday prior to the start of
would be used.
PWD/Liu said he understood the District would replace the 12 -inch cast iron
pipe with the existing 12-i ch cast iron pipe with connectors at the five
intersections and that there would be no new main line installed.
CM/Lowry said that when she asked the Walnut Valley Water District's
Executive Director Karen Owers to provide a presentation she was told it
was their policy not to mak public presentations in front of other agencies.
During the conversation sie was given to understand that due to the
encouragement and foresigi it of Mr. Bederman a secondary line was installed
AUGUST 3, 2004
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while the street was
hooking up to that s
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Andy Robles said his visi
empty store space at the
a former grocery store sit
sports complex that com
pool. He said he traveled
and participate in the spot
Advisory Panel to considi
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open and she surmised the water district was
line.
3 for the future of D.B. included an ice rink in the
;ountry Hills Towne Center. Yorba Linda converted
to an ice rink and Bakersfield recently opened a
ned an indoor ice rink with an indoor swimming
rom D.B. to Valencia on a weekly basis to teach
of ice-skating. He suggested the Council form an
the possibility.
Jerry Hamilton was very c ncerned about the State doubling smog fees and
how the increase would ac versely affect individuals on fixed incomes. He had
the same concerns about bond issues.
Clyde Hennessee said the
increased other vehicle fe
but the City could not affi
upkeep it would require.
election and concerns ab
money that were being
wished C/Huff the best in
although the State lowered vehicle license fees, it
s. He thought an ice rink sounded like a good idea
d a swimming pool nor could the City afford the
)f greater importance to him was the upcoming
ut a war he did not like and the vast amounts of
)ent by the State and Federal government. He
he upcoming election.
4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS: M/Zirbes asked staff to
contact Mr. Robles about plans for the Country Hills Towne Center and put
Mr. Robles in touch with Mr. McCarthy, owner of the center.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 CONCERT IN THE PARK — (Bill Davis & Endless Highway — Country)
— August 4, 2004 6:30 — 8:00 p.m., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930
Golden Spgs. Dr.
5.2 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING—August 10, 2004-6:00 p.m.,
AQMD/Governme t Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Dr.
5.3 CONCERT IN THE
August 11, 2004 —
Golden Spgs. Dr.
5.4 TRAFFIC AND TF
—7:00 p.m., AOM
Copley Dr.
5.5 COMMUNITY
7:00 p.m., AQI
PARK (Final) — (Ticket to Ride — Beatles Tribute) -
3:30 — 8:00 p.m., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930
3PORTATION COMMISSION —August 12, 2004
overnment Center Board Hearing Room, 21865
RDINATING COMMITTEE — August 16, 2004 —
)vernment Center, Room 3 & 5, 21865 Copley Dr.
AUGUST 3, 2004 (PAGE 4 CITY COUNCIL
5.6 CITY COUNCIL ME
7ING — August 17, 2004 — 6:30 p.m.,
AQMD/Government
Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Dr.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
C/Chang moved, MPT/Herrera seconded to
approve the Consent Calendar
with the exception of item 6.4. Motion carried
by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Chang, Huff, O'Connor,
MPT/Herrera, M/Zirbes
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
None
6.1 APPROVED CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES - Regular Meeting of July 20,
2004 — as submitted
6.2 APPROVED WARRANT
REGISTERS DATED July 22 and July 29,
2004 totaling $626,9B7.87.
6.3 RECEIVED AND FILED
TREASURER'S STATEMENT — Month of
June 2004.
6.5 APPROVED SECON
D READING AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO.
05(2004) APPROVING
ZONE CHANGE NO. 2002-02 CHANGING
THE EXISTING ZONING
FROM A-1-15000 TO C-2 FOR A
PROPERTY OF AP
ROXIMATELY 2.22 ACRES IDENTIFIED AS
APN 8763-007-002
LOCATED AT 1035 Y2 BANNING WAY, AND
AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP.
6.6 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2004-43: APPROVING
INSTALLATION OFMULTI-WAY STOP SIGNS ON PATNERA DRIVE
AND REXFORD COURT.
6.7 ADOPTED RESOL TION NO. 2004-44: AUTHORIZING AND
APPROVING SALE OF $400,000 OF PROPOSITION A FUNDS
(LOCAL RETURN TRANSIT FUNDS) TO THE CITY OF INDUSTRY
FOR GENERAL FU DS.
6.8 AUTHORIZED THE
NETWORK HAR
THROUGHOUT FY
$40,000.
6.9 APPROVED EXTI
MAINTENANCE SE
BUILDING MAINTE
HERITAGE PARK
ACTIVITY ROOM A
BUILDING IN AN AN
ITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE COMPUTER
HARE FROM HEWLETT PACKARD
X04-05 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT -TO -EXCEED
:NSION OF CONTRACT WITH D.H.
RVICES TO PROVIDE JANITORIAL AND
DANCE SERVICES AT THE D.B. CENTER,
COMMUNITY CENTER, PANTERA PARK
JD SYCAMORE CANYON PARK PORTABLE
OUNT NOT -TO -EXCEED $166,394 FOR FY
AUGUST 3, 2004
2004-05.
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6.10 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2004-45: ESTABLISHING AN IRS
CODE SECTION 125 FLEXIBLE CAFETERIA BENEFITS PLAN.
6.11 APPROVED PA MENT OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE
NATIONAL POLL TANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
(NPDES) PERMIT LITIGATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.
6.12 APPROVED TW
-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH HULS
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT, LLC FOR CONSULTING
SERVICES IN FY
004-05 AND FY 2005-06 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$15,000 PER YEAR.
6.13 APPROVED APPROPRIATION
OF ADDITIONAL $41,011.36 FROM
CDBG FUNDS FOR
THE FY 2003-04 SIDEWALK INSTALLATION
PROJECT ON GOLDEN
SPRINGS DRIVE, FOR A TOTAL
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION
AMOUNT OF $110,537.48; AND
AUTHORIZED THE
CITY CLERK TO FILE A NOTICE OF
COMPLETION.
6.14 AWARDED CONT
ACT AMENDMENT TO WARREN C. SIECKE
FOR DESIGN ENGINEERING
SERVICES FOR THE PATHFINDER
ROAD/PEACEFUL
HILLS ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNALS PROJECT IN
THE AMOUNT OF
$8,000; AND AUTHORIZED A CONTINGENCY
AMOUNT OF $2,000
FOR CHANGE ORDERS TO BE APPROVED
BY THE CITY MANAGER
FOR A TOTAL AUTHORIZATION
AMOUNT OF $10,000.
6.15 APPROVED 2% C ST -OF -LIVING INCREASE TO THE HOURLY
RATES FOR CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES.
MATTERS WITHDRAWN FRO
6.4 CHANGE OF C
M/Zirbes requested
M/Zirbes asked
Four Corners Ti
C/Chang accepted
M/Zirbes asked M
which she respond
M/Zirbes stated he
Hermanos Conser
CONSENT CALENDAR:
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
I approval of the following re -appointments:
hang to replace C/Huff as representative of The
Sortation Committee.
appointment.
/Herrera to replace C/Chang as alternate to
that she would.
uld replace C/Huff as Board Member to the Tres
on Authority and a member of the Walnut Valley
AUGUST 3, 2004
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Unified School District Council Standing Subcommittee.
M2irbes moved, I MPT/Herrera seconded, to approve the
appointments as proposed.
C/O'Connor said it as her understanding that the Tres Hermanos
Conservation Autho ity consisted of two appointed Council Members
and one alternate. he wanted to know who would replace M2irbes
as alternate.
M/Zirbes asked C/O Connor to replace him as alternate. C/O'Connor
accepted.
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Huff, O'Connor,
MPT/Herrera, M/Zirbes
NOES: COUN IL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUN IL MEMBERS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7.1 (a) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2004-46: FINDING THE CITY IN
CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CCMP LOCAL
DEVELOPMENT REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089.
DCM/DeStefano rep
continued compliant
Management Progra
incorporating a publ
Angeles County Metr
The report covers the
time period reflecting
no new commercial
transportation dema
larger projects. The i
improvement project
traffic signals and rel,
continue to analyze t
transportation system
the overall countvwid
M/Zirbes opened the
With no one prese
closed the Public H
)rted that the Resolution indicated the City's
e with the Los Angeles County Congestion
n. Staff asked the Council to adopt a Resolution
c report that would be submitted to the Los
)politan Transit Authority indicating compliance.
period June 1, 2003 through May 31, 2004, a
construction of only 13 new homes in D.B. and
square footage. Staff continues to implement
id management techniques within the City's
;ity continues to approve and construct capital
physical condition of the City's streets, add
ted traffic control devices to improve traffic and
ie impacts of land use decisions on the overall
In addition, the City continues to participate in
transportation management plan.
is Hearing.
who wished to speak on this item, M/Zirbes
Ing.
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C/Huff moved, C/
hang seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2004-46.
Motion carried by the
following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL
MEMBERS: Chang, Huff, O'Connor,
MPT/Herrera, M/Zirbes
NOES: COUCIL
MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COU
CIL MEMBERS: None
B. COUNCIL CONSIDERA
8.1 (a) ADOPT RE:
ZONE SURVEY --
(b) APPROVE I
AMENDING SECT
CODE REGARDIN
CITY STREETS.
ON NO. 2004-47: ADOPTING THE SPPED
ied from July 20, 2004.
IRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 06(2004):
ON 10.12.310 OF THE DIAMOND BAR CITY
a PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS UPON CERTAIN
Jerry Hamilton was reluctant to have any city increase its speed limit
to 50 mph anywhere inside the city limits. There may be some loss of
traffic tickets but it would not make up for any loss of life.
Jack Tanaka was pposed to increasing the speed limit to 50 mph
from Summitridge o Longview because he felt it was a dangerous
area. In addition, t e school bus stop presented a safety hazard and
drivers from Sumitridge and Longview have a difficult time trying to
get out onto Gran Ave. and he felt the increased speed limit would
increase the danger. Further, he felt the increase would set a
precedent leading to increased speed for the entirety of Grand Ave.
C/Chang stated th at during the Study Session staff and the City's
consultant provided a thorough presentation and Council engaged in
lengthy discussion. The survey recommended decreasing speed with
the exception of ore area on Grand Ave. past Summitridge. He felt
that the City shout comply with the consultant's recommendation to
comply with the 851h percentile for prima facie speed.
C/Chang moved, K I/Zirbes seconded for Grand Avenue to remain at
45 mph and approN a the remainder of the changes as recommended
by the consultant fc r First Reading of Ordinance No. 06(2004). Motion
carried by the folio, ving Roll Call vote:
AYES: COU
NOES:
ABSENT:
MEMBERS: Chang, Huff, O'Connor,
MPT/Herrera, M/Zirbes
COMIL MEMBERS: None
COU CIL MEMBERS: None
AUGUST 3, 2004 (PAGE 8 CITY COUNCIL
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COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
C/O'Connor said she s arves on the local Los Angeles County's
Governmental Services Commission and one of their projects is the
countywide relationship between Los Angeles County cities and Caltrans.
The Commission wrote to call 88 cities in LA County asking them to respond
with comments, questions and concerns about working with Caltrans. Fifteen
cities including D.B. responded. The letters refer to graffiti problems, sound
walls, synchronization of lights and meters on freeway lamps and
landscaping on Caltrans property. Earlier this evening a couple of residents
spoke about Council Mem er Huff running for State Assembly. Council and
staff have received questions from concerned citizens about what would
happen to C/Huff's position ere he to be elected to the State Assembly. She
asked that the City Manager make a presentation at the next Council Meeting
as to the option and the procedures that the Council would have to use;
either the option of the appointment and what the timeframe is for
appointment, and/or the option of election and what that time period would
be.
C/Huff said he asked the M orto reallocate certain committee positions in
order to promote a smooth ransition. He continues to serve on a number of
other committees. He was privileged to attend the homecoming of the S.S.
Ronald Reagan, the aircraft carrier named after former President Reagan, a
great event and fitting tribu a to a president who made a nation feel proud
once again.
C/Chang stated that accord ng to a report from the County Assessor's office
the property taxes increased about 7.2 percent in 2003, a testament to a
well-maintained and well -n. n City government. If residents felt there were
areas of the City that need ad increased maintenance they should call the
Neighborhood Improvement Committee.
MPT/Herrera felt all in City g)vernment and Governor Schwarzenegger were
pleased and relieved that the State budget was finally resolved. This
November several importan items are on the ballot— particularly Proposition
1 A that provides security, reassurance and protection for cities' money and
she stressed how importan it was for everyone to vote.
M/Zirbes thanked all who cc
for expressing their concern
Referring to Mr. Chang's cc
indicated that D.B. propert
percent from year to year. H
staff, consultants and c
neighborhoods and its sho
forward on Economic Devel
well as the lowest crime rata
community where people w
tatted him during the past couple of weeks and
and ideas that keep the City moving forward.
nments he said that a recent real estate report
�s had increased in value by as much as 41
felt D. B. was a very well run City with excellent
ntractors. D.B. has cleaner streets and
ping centers look better. The City is moving
pment and D.B. enjoys blue ribbon schools as
in the East San Gabriel Valley. Q.B. is a family
)ire to live and City government works hard to
AUGUST 3, 2004
10.
2004.
protect the quality of life
served on the Library Ta
said that the 10 -page rep
August 17 meeting. He w+
ideas generated by the gi
Council vacancy, he aske
application period and v
potential resignation. He
concerts in the "Concerts
attend tomorrow night's c
their 20th wedding annivei
tribute a week later.
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that is synonymous with D.B. He and C/Chang
;k Force that recently completed its work and he
)rt would be considered by the City Council at its
is very proud of the participation and the excellent
)up. Regarding staff's report on the potential City
J that the report include information regarding the
Nether it could be done in advance of C/Huff's
encouraged residents to partake of the last two
in the Park" series. He reported that he would not
7ncert because he and his wife were celebrating
sary. He did, however look forward to the Beatles'
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, M/Zirbes
adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
The foregoing minutes
RBES, MAYOR
64,
LINDA C. LOWRY�CT CLERK
hereby approved this 1ZtWay of Aucrust ,