HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/5/2006 Minutes - Regular MeetingCITY OF DIAMOND BAR
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
DECEMBER 5, 2006
STUDY SESSION: M/Herrera called the Study Session to order at
6:00 p.m. in Room CC -8 of the South Coast Air Quality Management
District/Government Center, 21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA.
Present: Council Members Chang, Tanaka, Tye, Mayor
Pro Tem Zirbes and Mayor Herrera.
Also Present: James DeStefano, City Manager; David Doyle,
Assistant City Manager; Michael Jenkins, City Attorney; Linda Magnuson,
Finance Director; Nancy Fong, Community Development Director; Ken
Desforges, IS Director; Rick Yee, Senior Engineer, and Tommye Cribbins, City
Clerk.
► REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT (RHNA) - Discussion of
the SCAG Housing Units Growth Forecast for 2005 and 2014 RHNA Cycle
and the Forecast of Housing Units to 2035.
CDD/Fong asked Council to study the numbers and provide staff with
input for its response to SCAG. As stated in the memo, the number of
' new housing units by the year 2014 is 1355 and is a result of the
difference between the 2005 housing units and 2014 projected housing
units plus replacement and vacancy. The next regional housing needs
assessment cycle is between 2008 and 2014. The green areas of the
map represent areas that have been approved or are under consideration
for development. The red areas represent vacant land. As indicated by
the map, there are very limited and small parcel areas available for
development in the City. She explained the areas and opportunities and
that the total area calculated to only be about 1094 units. Based on the
City's topography and geotechnical restraints and lack of suitable land for
development, there is no way the City could achieve the 1355 units.
CDD/Fong further explained that SCAG has looked at projections for the
year 2035 that would require the City to add an additional 2500 units.
CM/DeStefano responded to C/Tye that because the City would be unable
to fulfill the projects, SCAG's assumptions would be challenged. As an
example the map indicates SCAG has proposed housing on the D.B. side
of the Metrolink Station and assumed that within the high-density housing
project there also would be an intense commercial center. How would that
happen in the City of D.B. with the City of Industry, housing and other
development already in place? As a result, a portion of the allocation of
4000 dwelling units is based upon false assumptions. All cities are having
problems with the analysis and are gearing up to tell SCAG that their
assumptions will not be feasible.
C/Chang said that SCAG had no authority to require this type of build -out.
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C/Tye said that if C/Chang was correct, why would the City be concerned?
CDD/Fong explained that the State required cities to have their regional
fair -share of housing.
CM/DeStefano explained that SCAG is the agency cities like D.B. must
deal with in order to get the determination finalized. If D.B. was successful
in reaching agreement on why the City was only able to come up with
1000 units another city within the region would have to pick up the
additional 400 units. The City has to protect its interests based on what is
reasonable.
CDD/Fong said this analysis was sufficient reason for the City to update
its Housing Element. In addition, there is always the threat by the State
that monies would be withheld were the City not to meet its housing
numbers.
Council concurred to support staff's response letter based on Council's
policies.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None Offered.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the City
Council, M/Herrera adjourned the Study Session at 6:17 p.m.
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Tommy Cribbins, City Clerk
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 19th day of December
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Steve ye, Mayor
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
DECEMBER 5, 2006
CLOSED SESSION: 5:30 p.m., Room CC -8
Public Comments on Closed Session Agenda:
No. Government Code Section 54956.9(a) — Pending Litigation — One case
People of the State of California v. Ratan Hospitality, LLS (Scribbles) Case
No. BC351925
Closed Session adjourned at 5:57 p.m.
STUDY SESSION:
6:00 p.m., Room CC -8
► Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) — Discussion of the SCAG
Housing Units Growth Forecast for 2005 and 2014 RHNA Cycle and the
Forecast of Housing Units to 2035.
Study Session adjourned at 6:17 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Herrera called the Regular City Council
' meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in The Government Center/SCAQMD Auditorium,
21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA.
CA/Jenkins reported that the City Council began the evening with a Closed Session
with no reportable actions taken.
CM/DeStefano stated that during the Study Session the City Council discussed the
Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation for suggested housing
growth and concurred with staff's direction.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: M/Herrera led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: Ahmad H. Sakr, Ph.D. Islamic Education Center,
gave the Invocation.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Chang, Tanaka, Tye, Mayor Pro
Tem Zirbes and Mayor Herrera.
Staff Present: James DeStefano, City Manager; David Doyle,
Assistant City Manager; Michael Jenkins, City Attorney; Bob Rose, Community
Development Director; Nancy Fong, Community Development Director; Linda
Magnuson, Finance Director; Ken Desforges, IS Director; Ryan McLean, Senior
Management Analyst; Rick Yee, Senior Engineer and Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As Presented.
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1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
1.1 Mike Holmes, General Manager, Walnut Valley Water District gave a
Power Point presentation regarding the shutdown of the main plant on
December 16 at 12:01 p.m. through December 20, 11:59 p.m. The
shutdown will reduce the potable supplies by more than 50%. The
purpose of the shutdown is the installation of gates to reduce
complete plant shutdowns during installation of ozone as well as, gate
removal at two locations - Eagle Rock and San Gabriel Control
Towers. The WVWD requests that all potable irrigation systems be
turned 'OFF' during the five-day shutdown and that all non-essential
indoor and outdoor potable water uses be eliminated or substantially
reduced. Those using recycled water will not be affected by the
shutdown.
C/Tye asked what the City would be doing to help the District. Mr.
Holmes responded that the City said it would turn off its potable
irrigation systems it owns and manages. In addition, the City has
given the District permission to post signs throughout D.B. advising
residents about the shutdown.
1.2 State Senator Bob Margett gave an update on the State Bond
Measures and presented M/Herrera with a Certificate of Appreciation
for her term as Mayor.
1.3 M/Herrera presented City Tile to Dexter MacBride for his service as a
member of the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District.
On behalf of Assembly Member Bob Huff, Gary Neely presented a
Certificate of Recognition to Dexter MacBride for service to the
community.
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH:
1.4 M/Herrera presented a City Tile to
Wienerschnitzel, 23300 Sunset Crossing
Month for December 2006 and displayed
slide presentation.
2. CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION:
2.1 SELECTION OF MAYOR:
M/Herrera opened nominations for Mayor.
C/Chang nominated MPT/Zirbes.
Allen Caminiti, owner,
Rd. as Business of the
a Business of the Month
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MPT/Zirbes thanked C/Chang and withdrew his name from nomination.
MPT/Zirbes nominated C/Tye.
No other nominations offered.
C/Tye was unanimously elected to serve as Mayor by the following Roll Call
vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Chang, Tanaka, Tye, MPT/Zirbes, Herrera
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Outgoing Mayor Herrera passed the gavel to incoming Mayor Tye.
2.2 SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM:
M/Tye opened nominations for Mayor Pro Tem.
C/Herrera nominated C/Tanaka. C/Chang seconded the motion.
No other nominations offered.
C/Tanaka was unanimously elected Mayor Pro Tem by the following
Roll Call vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Chang, Herrera, Tanaka, MPT/Zirbes,
M/Tye
Noes: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
2.3 M/Tye presented Carol Herrera with a ceremonial gavel. The following
representatives made presentations: David Varnum representing
Congressman Miller's office; Aziz Amid representing the Regional
Chamber of Commerce; Chief John Nieto, Los Angeles County Fire
Department, Dickie Simmons representing Supervisor Don Knabe,
and Gary Neely representing Assembly Member Bob Huff.
RECESS: M/Tye recessed the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
RECONVENE: M/Tye reconvened the meeting at 7:57 p.m.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None Offered.
4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
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SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 Winter Snow Fest — Saturday, December 9, 2006 —10:00 a.m. — 4:00
p.m., Pantera Park, 738 Pantera Dr.
5.2 Candy Cane Craft Fair — Saturday, December 9, 2006 - 9:00 a.m. —
2:00 p.m., Diamond Bar Center, 1600 S. Grand Ave.
5.3 Planning Commission Meeting — December 12, 2006 — 7:00 p.m.,
AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Dr.
5.4 Community Meeting — December 14, 2006 — 6:30 p.m., Pantera Park
— 738 Pantera Dr., Batting Cage Simulation.
5.5 Water Conservation - Maintenance of the Weymouth Water
Treatment Plant beginning Dec. 16 — 20, 2006.
5.6 City Council Meeting — December 19, 2006 — 6:30 p.m.,
AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Dr.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Zirbes moved, MPT/Tanaka seconded to _
approve the Consent Calendar as presented. C/Zirbes announced that he
was abstaining on Consent Calendar Item 6.1 a and b. Motion carried by the
following Roll Call:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Herrera, Zirbes,
MPT/Tanaka, M/Tye
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
6.1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:
6.1.1 Study Session of November 21, 2006 — as Submitted
6.1.2 Regular Meeting of November 21, 2006 — as Submitted.
6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES - Regular Meeting of September 28, 2006.
6.3 RECEIVED AND FILED TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION MINUTES — Regular Meeting of October 12, 2006.
6.4 RATIFIED WARRANT REGISTER — containing checks dated
November 16, 2006 through November 29, 2006 for a total amount of
$644,759.14.
6.5 APPROVED TREASURER'S STATEMENT— Month of October 2006.
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6.6 AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF INDUSTRY FOR
THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) PARCELS: APN NO'S 8269-008-
0270, 8269-050-026 AND 8269-053-024 AND AUTHORIZED THE
DEPOSIT OF $15,000 APPROPRIATED FROM GENERAL FUND
RESERVES.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
8.1 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2003-60G: RESCINDING RESOLUTION
NO. 2003-60F AND REVISING THE POLICIES AND FEES FORTHE
USE OF THE DIAMOND BAR CENTER OPERATED BY THE CITY
OF DIAMOND BAR.
CSD/Rose stated that as costs continue to rise staff considered a fee
increase to bring the fees more in line with comparable facilities.
Upon review of the proposed increases, the Parks and Recreation
Commission recommended City Council approval. Therefore, staff
recommends adoption of Resolution No. 2003-60G.
C/Herrera moved, MPT/Tanaka seconded to adopt Resolution No.
2003-60G. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Herrera, Zirbes,
MPT/Tanaka, M/Tye
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
C/Chang asked staff to continue providing analysis in order to
maintain the Diamond Bar Center in good condition so that the City
could continue offering the public a well-maintained and up-to-date
facility.
RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: M/Tye recessed the meeting to the
Redevelopment Agency at 8:07 p.m.
RECONVENE: M/Tye reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:17 p.m.
9. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
C/Chang congratulated incoming Mayor Tye and Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka
and thanked them for accepting their responsibilities. He offered his support
to the newly reorganized Council.
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C/Zirbes congratulated incoming Mayor Tye and Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka and
said he appreciated the Council's concurrence on its directions this evening.
He thanked everyone for joining tonight's meeting and thanked his
colleagues and constituents for their cards, emails and good wishes. He
wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
C/Herrera congratulated Mayor Tye and Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka on being
selected as the City's leaders for next year. She felt D.B. had an excellent
Council that would do an excellent job for the constituents in the coming
year.
MPT/Tanaka congratulated M/Tye. He hoped everyone had a good
Thanksgiving. He attended the Crestview Homeowners Hawaiian barbecue
also attended by the Inland Valley Humane Society, the Los Angeles Fire
Department. The Pomona Unified School Board continues to meet on a bi-
monthly basis. He attended the Coyote Creek Watershed Counsel meeting
and the City's Holiday Party. He thanked staff for doing a great job all year
long. He attended the Diamond Bar Community Foundation Gala during
which Supervisor Knabe was honored. He thanked the City for providing a
Proclamation to the Kiwanis Breakfast Club and thanked the community for
their generous donations to assist blind individuals.
M/Tye thanked the Council for unanimously selecting him to serve as Mayor.
He felt it was very fitting for the Council to honor Dexter MacBride this
evening. The third annual Diamond Bar Community Foundation that
honored Supervisor Don Knabe was a huge success. He thanked Jodi
Roberto and Ling -Ling Chang and the Gala Committee for a tremendous
event. He hoped to see everyone at the Snowfest on December 9.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, M/Tye adjourned the City
Council meeting at 8:23 p.m. in memory of Phyllis Young who passed away
on November 15, 2006.
Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk
The fo oing minutes are hereby approved thisl9th day of December , 2006.
Steve ye, Mayor