HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/15/17 - Minutes - Regular MeetingCITY OF DIAMOND BAR
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
AUGUST 15, 2017
STUDY SESSION: M/Lin called the Study Session to order at 5:57
p.m. in Room CC -8 of the South Coast Air Quality Management
District/Government Center, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Herrera, Lyons, Tye, Mayor
Pro Tem Low and Mayor Lin
Staff Present: Dan Fox, City Manager; David DeBerry, City Attorney;
Ryan McLean, Assistant City Manager; Ken Desforges, IS Director; David Liu,
Public Works Director; Dianna Honeywell, Finance Director; Greg Gubman,
Community Development Director; Anthony Santos, Assistant to the City Manager;
Alfa Lopez, Sr. Management Analyst; Kimberly Young, Senior Civil Engineer;
Dannette Allen, Management Analyst; Marsha Roa, Public Information Manager;
Cecilia Arellano, Public Information Coordinator; and Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk.
► COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING DESIGN STANDARDS UPDATE:
PIM/Roa stated the purpose of tonight's report is to provide an update on the
progress of the City's Communication and Marketing Design Standards.
One of the primary reasons for this project is to enhance the City's image by
unifying all future City communications. Another reason is to restore the
value of the City Seal. In order to accomplish this task it required creation of
a logo that would serve as an identifying market for general City
communications.
An overview of the City's new identity system is included in the staff report
and consists of three main elements - a logo, a color palate and typography
as well as, logo and seal usage. A more detailed explanation of these
elements and their application is currently being created and it is anticipated
it will be ready in about a month.
Before launching the new look to the public, staff plans to present it to our
employees in September to prepare them for the public launch on October
1. This guide will be for City staff's use and will include visual examples,
templates and guidelines. For public notification, staff will begin reaching
out via the September newsletter, followed by a more extensive layout in the
October issue that will feature a rebranded look as well as an announcement
that will be mailed to all Diamond Bar addresses in late September with
additional references posted on the City's website, social media pages and
D BTV.
Tonight staff is presenting three concepts of City fleet vehicle graphics for
Council's consideration. The estimate for rebranding of the City's vehicles
is $350 to $500 per vehicle which could be completed within a few days. At
this time, staff is asking the City Council to select a preferred concept from
the three presented this evening.
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C/Tye asked if it was magnetic signs.
PIM/Roa responded that it was not a magnet but an applied decal.
PIM/Roa further reported that the designs are simple and clean to make the
logo standout while still bringing in the use of logo accent lines and color on
the vehicle for easy identification.
M/Lin asked if the logo glowed at night.
PIM/Roa said it does not glow at night but that could be considered.
C/Lyons asked if the only difference in Exhibit C was the stripe.
PIM/Roa responded that it was the location of the stripe.
C/Tye said that Exhibit B looked bigger to him.
PIM/Roa said it was the position of the logo that made it appear bigger. If
Council prefers, the logo could be larger. However, because there are
varying sizes of vehicles, the logos will be done proportionately.
C/Herrera liked °C
C/Lyons liked all three and "C" was fine.
MPT/Low said "C" was fine.
C/Tye liked "B".
M/Lin said "C" was fine.
Council concurred to direct staff to move forward with Exhibit "C".
PIM/Roa shared an informational video prepared by the consultant that
would be shown to staff during its September meeting. The video introduces
the City Identity System in an entertaining and memorable format.
C/Tye said he did not understand the wisdom of sending a postcard to
18,000 residents. At 50 cents apiece, that totals to $9,000. In the overall
scheme of things it is not the worst thing to do, but why would that be needed
if it is being turned out in the newsletter and other publications.
PIM/Roa said that staff felt the postcards would stand out from the newsletter
and regular publications in that its sole purpose would be to focus entirely
on the logo and show residents what to look for and make it recognizable.
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Staff wanted everyone to realize what was coming so they would look for it
in the newsletter and realize it is a City publication and not just a document.
C/Lyons asked if the incorporation date would be included.
PIM/Roa responded that it would depend on the application. If, for example,
the logo were embroidered on a shirt it may not include the incorporation
date because it would be too small. With smaller applications it would
completely disappear/be illegible.
C/Tye said he just realized that the M serves as the base of the windmill
which he thought was nice.
PIM/Roa explained that the rollout of the City's new identity system will be
done in a phased approach with digital and electronic formats to receive the
new look first such as the new City website currently under way and
scheduled to be launched in January 2018. Preprinted materials will be used
up prior to reordering with the new look. Because the City Seal is not being
eliminated, resources will not be wasted as these items will continue to be
used. Branding is a long-term process. Over time and with consistent
application of the new identify, the City's brand will get stronger through
actual communications and unified appearance and making it more
recognizable for the public.
Public Comments: None
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the City
Council, M/Lin recessed the Study Session at 6 17.=hRr Meeting.
TO MYE CRIBBINS, City Clerk
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 19th day of September
2017.
JIMMY N, MdVor
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AUGUST 15, 2017
CLOSED SESSION
5:30 p.m., Room CC -8
Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9 One (1) Potential Case
Public Comments:
STUDY SESSION:
None Offered.
5:57 p.m.., Room CC -8
Communication and Marketing Design Standards Update
Public Comments:
None Offered.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lin called the Regular City Council meeting to
order at 6:31 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management District/Government
Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA.
CA/DeBerry reported that no reportable action was taken during tonight's Closed
Session.
CM/Fox stated that during tonight's Study Session, Council was presented with a new
branding concept that has been under consideration for the past six to eight months. A
new logo will be presented to the community officially in the early part of October and
will soon be seen on electronic communications, print material and social media, City
vehicles, uniforms and other apparel, coffee mugs, etc. The Public Information
personnel have been doing a wonderful job of pulling this together to rebrand Diamond
Bar.
M/Lin reported that on August 31d, former Diamond Bar Mayor and Councilmember Jack
Tanaka passed away following a lengthy illness. Mr. Tanaka served on the City Council
for more than 10 years from June 2005 through December 2015 and served as the
City's Mayor in 2008 and 2013. Council, City employees and community members
extend their deepest sympathy to his family and friends and all who knew and loved
him. Mr. Tanaka's contribution to Diamond Bar went well beyond his duties as a local
elected official. Mr. Tanaka and his wife Wanda moved to Diamond Bar in 1976 and
made it their priority to become involved in the community. Over the years, they lent
their support to numerous organizations and causes that included Diamond Bar Friends
of the Library, Diamond Bar Senior Club, Miss Diamond Bar Scholarship Program,
Relay for Life, Diamond Bar Breakfast Lions Club and the Inland Valley Humane
Society. Indeed, Jack Tanaka's name is synonymous with dedicated community
service, a dedication few can match. He enriched the lives of all who knew him and
who will always remember him fondly for his kind, thoughtful and generous manner. His
loss is not one felt just by his family but by the entire community. Details of funeral and
memorial services have not yet been finalized but once available, will be posted on the
City's website and shared by the City's social media channels. In the meantime,
anyone who wishes to pay tribute to Mr. Tanaka or send their sympathies to his wife,
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Wanda, may do so through one of the Condolence Books available through the end of
this month at City Hall, the Diamond Bar Center and the Diamond Bar Library.
M/Lin asked everyone to join him in a moment of silence in remembrance of Jack
Tanaka, his exceptional leadership, his dedicated public service and the indelible mark
he leaves on the community of Diamond Bar. A moment of silence was observed.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Softball player Mikaya Griego led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
INVOCATION: Pastor Jake Kim, Northminster Presbyterian Church
provided the invocation.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Herrera, Lyons, Tye, Mayor Pro
Tem Low and Mayor Lin
Staff Present: Dan Fox, City Manager; David DeBerry, City Attorney; Ryan
McLean, Assistant City Manager; David Liu, Public Works Director; Greg Gubman,
Community Development Director; Dianna Honeywell, Finance Director; Ken Desforges,
IS Director; Kimberly Young, Senior Civil Engineer; Anthony Santos, Assistant to the
City Manager; Alfa Lopez, Sr. Management Analyst; Dannette Allen, Management
Analyst; Marsha Roa, Public Information Manager, and Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As Presented.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
1.1 M/Lin and Councilmembers presented a Certificate Plaque to Kyu Lim
who accepted on behalf of Snowy Village Korean Dessert Cafe, 2761
South Diamond Bar Boulevard as New Business of the Month for August.
1.2 M/Lin and Councilmembers presented Certificates of Recognition to
Coach Tony Griego and members of the Diamond Bar Girls' Softball 10U
Gold All Star Team for taking 1St place in the District C Championship
Tournament and qualifying for the State Championship,
2. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
CM/Fox commended LA County Fire Department and LA County Sheriff's,
Department for their quick response to a brush fire that broke out as a result of a
vehicle fire at the SR57/60 Interchange and worked its way into the slope area
above the Gateway Corporate Center office buildings. They did an incredible job
of quickly knocking the fire down and were supported by a tremendous amount of
air assets including helicopters. Fortunate for Diamond Bar, today was the first
day that the supertankers became available and were present. The fire was
contained to about 3 -acres with no loss of property and no injuries. CM/Fox also
credited fuel modification and weed abatement practices that allowed the fire to
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be quickly contained.
M/Lin thanked staff for their quick response and monitoring during the incident.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
David Reynolds, a 28 -year resident, thanked M/Lin for his beautiful words of
reflection of Jack Tanaka. He was not only a selfless community leader,
Councilmember and Mayor he was just a very kind human being and all who
knew him were enriched by him being in their lives. At the July 18th meeting a
speaker discussed his trip to Minnesota and commented about the trees there
compared to what he sees in Diamond Bar and encouraged more planting.
Although the goal of increasing the urban forest canopy is an admirable one, it
comes with its challenges in this region which is different from Minnesota.
Diamond Bar is in a semi -arid desert region. Diamond Bar has come a long way
since the City was first incorporated. Most of the median strips are planted end-
to-end with trees and Diamond Bar has had Tree City USA status since the year
2000. However; when it comes to planting more trees, Diamond Bar must be
very cautious and cognizant of the situation now facing the community. The
recent five-year drought added stress to the trees making them more vulnerable
to pests and diseases. On the topic of pests and diseases, of particular concern
is the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer which is expanding and affecting more tree
species in this region. Nothing presently exists to combat it although there is
plenty of research in progress including the possible introduction of a natural
predator. With this being said, he believes the City's priority should be protecting
and saving the trees it already has rather than planting new trees without regard
to these threats. This includes implementing best -practices in pruning trees to
guard against the spreading of infections as well as, how limbs are handled.
Although there is nothing in place at this point in history to combat the Shot Hole
Borer, things can be done to protect trees which have yet to be infected or are in
the early stages of infections. There is a product called Tree -age insecticide by
Arborjet which he knows about because it has been used it to treat trees in his
homeowners association. They treated trees in their neighborhood as well as
neighboring trees which showed signs of infection and so far there is no sign of
infection in his area. He assumed there is a Certified Arborist employed by the
City's landscape and/or tree contractors. If not, he would request that the City
survey its trees in regard to the known types susceptible to the Shot Hole Borer
and other disease threats that now exist, and investigate a preventative approach
to protect them. He believes that saving existing trees from these threats which
could number hundreds and possibly a thousand or more, to be a smarter
investment option than ignoring this and planting more trees within the present
threat environment.
Anthony Duarte, Executive Director of the Regional Chamber of Commerce
introduced Board Member Julian Wright, Valley Vista Services, stated that
speaking on behalf of the entire Board of Directors and Chamber members in
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5.
Diamond Bar expresses deepest condolences to the entire Diamond Bar
community on the passing of Jack Tanaka, a great loss to this community. He
thanked C/Lyons for attending today's luncheon with Congressman Napolitano
and Congresswoman Chu who provided updates on the great work they are
doing in Washington D.C., especially for this area in connection with their fight for
transportation dollars for the Diamond Bar community. He thanked all
Councilmembers for participating in meetings and events throughout the year
and for their continued support as a business -friendly community and supportive
staff. He welcomed CM/Fox and offered to assist the City in partnership. He
thanked the Council and City for its continued support throughout the year and
said he looked forward to continuing the partnership next year.
RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS:
CM/Fox stated that as Council is aware, the City contracts with West Coast
Arborists who manages the City's urban forest and maintains all trees. They look
for infestation of the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer which has been identified in
some locations throughout the community and have been proactively treating it to
the extent possible. If Mr. Reynolds has additional questions or specifics he is
encouraged to reach out to PWD/Liu for more specific information related to that
topic.
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 Planning Commission Meeting — August 22, 2017 — 7:00 p.m., Windmill
Community Room, 21810 Copley Drive.
5.2 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting — August 24, 2017 — 7:00
p.m., Windmill Community Room, 21810 Copley Drive.
5.3 Labor Day Holiday — September 4, 2017 — City offices closed in
Observance of the Labor Day Holiday. City offices reopen Tuesday,
September 5th, 2017 beginning at 7:30 a.m.
5.4 City Council Meeting — September 5, 2017 — 6:30 p.m.,
AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive (Adjourned to
September 19, 2017 per approval of Consent Calendar Item 6.10)
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Tye moved, MPT/Low seconded, to approve
the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call
vote:
AYES: Herrera, Lyons, Tye, MPT/Low, M/Lin
None
None
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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6.1 WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
AND ADOPT THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
6.2 APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - Regular Meeting of August 1,
2017 —As amended.
6.3 RATIFICATION OF CHECK REGISTER DATED July 27, 2017 through
August 9, 2017 totaling $1,658,744.30.
6.4 APPROVED CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE
REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE — SAN GABRIEL VALLEY, FOR
FY 2017-18 IN AN AMOUNT NOT -TO -EXCEED $12,000.
6.5 APPROVED DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO REQUEST
DISBURSEMENTS FROM THE CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS' RETIREE
BENEFIT TRUST (CERBT) ADMINISTERED BY CALPERS.
6.6 APPROVED NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE CITY HALL SERVER
ROOM HVAC REPLACEMENT PROJECT NO. 25816.
6.7 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2017-29: GRANTING AN EASEMENT
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON FACILITIES LOCATED ON LOT 49
OF TRACT 32576 COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS LARKSTONE PARK.
6.8 AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE CONCURRENCE
LETTER WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) TRANSFERRING THE
LEMON AVENUE INTERCHANGE PROJECT FUNDING TO THE CITY
OF INDUSTRY.
6.9 APPROVED FULL EXONERATION OF SURETY BOND NO. 929582966
TO COMPLETE SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT MAP 72295
(WILLOW HEIGHTS RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT) LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD AND BREA
CANYON ROAD.
6.10 APPROVED ADJOURNING THE AUGUST 15, 2017 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING TO SEPTEMBER 19, 2017.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
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8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
8.1 ORDINANCE 06(2017) OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR AMENDING SECTIONS 8.16.460, 8.16.490, 8.16.500,
8.16.510, 8.16.530, 8.16.630 AND 8.16.640 OF TITLE 8, CHAPTER 8.16
OF THE DIAMOND BAR MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LIMITED
COLLECTION PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
WASTE.
SMA/Lopez presenting staff's report stated that construction and
demolition represents a large percentage of the overall waste stream, and
diverting it from landfill may assist the City of Diamond Bar in maintaining
the diversion goals established by AB939. In 2010, the Diamond Bar City
Council adopted the Solid Waste Recycling and Material Management
Ordinance which established a comprehensive set of requirements and
standards related to solid waste collection and recycling. Tonight's
consideration is for an amendment to sections entitled Chapter 8.16 of the
Diamond Bar Municipal Code relating to limited collection permits and
construction and demolition waste. It has been close to seven years since
its implementation and there are requirements within the existing code that
can be modified to improve the services offered to the community. The
section amendments outlined in staff's report goal is to offer homeowners
and contractors the flexibility to self -haul construction and demolition
debris using their own equipment and reduce the amount of minimum
deposits currently required, in order to alleviate the financial impact
observed on smaller projects. The proposed amendments also adds
language to incentivize the use of the City's current franchise waste
haulers, Valley Vista and Waste Management. The application of the
ordinance applies to construction, demolition and remodel projects of
1,000 square feet or more, otherwise referred to throughout staff's report
as "covered" projects. Staff has observed that with smaller residential
projects, it is common for the homeowner or contractor to have existing
equipment enabling them to haul construction and demolition debris to a
recycling facility; however, in these cases, the existing code requires an
application for limited collection permit, a $1,500 deposit as well as, an
application fee. There have been some objections to the limited collection
requirement citing time delays for start of projects as one of the biggest
issues. The proposed amendments, especially in Section 8.16.63
pertaining to construction and demolition hauling, would modify the City
Code to eliminate the Limited Collection Permit requirement for covered
projects and as such, would allow City staff to expedite the issuance of
C&D Permits. This exemption would be limited to owners and contractors
who wish to self -haul using their own equipment which would require them
to transport the C&D to an authorized recycling facility. It is also important
to note that third -party subcontractors whose primary business is waste
hauling would not be eligible for this exemption which would be in conflict
with the current franchise agreement with Waste Management and Valley
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Vista. This amendment is meant to cover smaller one-time projects such
as roofing jobs wherein the contractor's primary business is not waste
hauling but may have equipment readily available to transport the debris
to a recycling facility. The amendments proposed in Section 8.16.64 have
to do with the current deposit amounts required for projects which are
currently set at $1500 minimum based on a $50 per -ton rate. For small
projects that typically generate between 3 and 5 times the debris the
$1500 is a fairly high minimum and staff is proposing that the deposit
amount be lowered to $250 which would be more representative of
smaller projects that are currently subject to the $1500 deposit. It is
anticipated that the lower deposit amounts will serve as a mechanism to
ensure compliance and will also be well-received by the consumer as it
reduces the financial impact on homeowners and contractors.
An amendment is also proposed to add language to the City's Code
stating that construction permittee's would be eligible for a full refund of
the entire deposit upon showing proof of utilizing one of the City's
franchise haulers (Waste Management or Valley Vista), who help the City
achieve diversion within all areas of the waste streams, especially
construction and demolition debris.
Another section proposed for amendment is the deposit method, an item
that serves to clean up the language referenced in the deposit section.
The reference is to individuals being asked to provide a Letter of Credit or
Cashier's Check for a deposit and staff is proposing to modify that
language as follows for consistency: "Current Methods of Payments
allowed by the City." There are seven other changes outlined in staffs
report which are recommended for consistency and minor language
cleanup which renders the document clear and consistent throughout.
M/Lin asked for public comments.
Dave Reynolds asked if staff believed there was a built-in economic
incentive for individuals to take the debris to a C&D recycling facility. Since
it would be more costly to take it directly to a landfill he hoped there was a
built-in incentive even if they choose not to follow the law and provide the
City with a deposit.
With no further public comments offered, M/Lin closed public comments.
SMA/Lopez responded that this is an Ordinance revision keeping the
contractors in -mind and recognizing that there is a built-in incentive to
comply with the C&D Ordinance. By utilizing their own equipment, it
immediately represents cost -savings for the contractors who would not
need to rent equipment which would necessitate handling the material
twice.
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MPT/Low moved, C/Herrera seconded, to adopt for first reading by title
only, waive full reading of Ordinance No. 06(2017), and schedule second
reading and adoption at the next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting
of September 19, 2017. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Herrera, Lyons, Tye, MPT/Low,
M/Lin
None
None
9. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE
REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
C/Lyons said that Councilmembers know that the SR57/60 Confluence Project
continues to be a major concern of the community. As Mr. Duarte mentioned,
she was at a luncheon today with many individuals including Congresswoman
Grace Napolitano with whom she spoke about the City's continuing request for
funding for that project and that Congresswoman Napolitano again assured her
that transportation for the San Gabriel Valley was her number one priority. She
asked residents to check out the new banners for Diamond Bar Restaurant Week
which will now be held for two weeks instead of one and will take place from
October 6 through October 20. SMA/Lopez has been working diligently to sign
restaurants up and C/Lyons understands she already has 15 restaurants
committed to the event which should be a lot of fun. Before Council meets again
the Diamond Bar Day at the Fair will take place on Thursday, September 14 and
she hoped everyone would join in celebrating the event. She encouraged
everyone to do as M/Lin asked and sign one of the Books of Condolence in
remembrance of former Mayor Jack Tanaka. The books will be available for
signing until the end of the month when they will be presented to his family.
C/Herrera congratulated the Diamond Bar Girls' Softball Team 10U for taking 15t
place in the District C Championship Tournament. The City is so proud of how
hard its residents work with the youth in soccer, Jr. All-American Football, Pop
Warner Football, Little League and all of the different sports which does so much
to build the teams up for moving on to high school which is one reason the City's
high schools do so well in competition — it is the time and effort parents take to
work with their children. We are all saddened by the passing of Jack Tanaka and
condolences to Wanda and the Tanaka family.
C/Tye said it was not that long ago that there was a fire on the westbound SR60
just east of Petersen Park. The Fire department knocked that down in short
order and today on the SR57 north, the same. The assets that are available to
the fire department are amazing to him. The service does not come
inexpensively, but this fire department and this community is dedicated to doing
whatever it takes to keep the community safe from fire. Captain Reyes and his
crew at the Diamond Bar/Walnut Sheriff's Station do all that they can every single
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day to keep this community safe which is greatly appreciated by all. Sadly, Jack
Tanaka has passed. He fought long and hard against the illness and it is sad to
see that it has ended with his passing. C/Tye served with Jack Tanaka for 10
years on the City Council and a couple of years on the Planning Commission.
Jack Tanaka was dedicated to Diamond Bar and its youth, he was dedicated to
the Lions and his was a life well -lived. The community will miss him. Thoughts,
prayers and condolences go out to Wanda.
MPT/Low expressed her deep sadness at the passing of Jack Tanaka. She has
known him for many years and she too, served with Jack on the Planning
Commission. One could see that he was always prompt, always prepared and
always dedicated to the task at hand. Jack will always be remembered for his
leadership within the youth organizations in Diamond Bar, many of which were
mentioned by M/Lin. One of his real loves was always the kids and he was
always out with the Leo group shepherding and guiding them and helping them
with projects. He was always at the Boy Scouts and with the kids in the
Drumming for Kids group. If the word "kids" was in the title you would always find
Jack there. He will be sorely missed by the young people. He also supported
the Miss Diamond Bar Pageant. His great love was the City of Diamond Bar and
even greater was his love for his wife and he will always be remembered for his
very, very deep devotion to Wanda. Although we will miss him greatly, she
knows that the community is better for his service and because of being richer for
his service she would like everyone to step up, put themselves out to serve the
community which will make the community even richer and will be an honor to his
legacy.
M/Lin said that last week he and MPT/Low attended the Audit Committee
meeting. FD/Honeywell was very helpful in giving them all of the information they
requested. As a result, we know that the City is still in a very, very strong
financial position. Last Sunday morning around 8:30 he drove through Diamond
Bar Boulevard and Grand Avenue and the traffic signal was flashing. Fifteen (15)
lanes of traffic were fighting for their right-of-way to move through the
intersection. He immediately called the Sheriff's dispatch and within seven
minutes an officer showed up to direct the traffic which was greatly appreciated.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, M/Lin adjourned the
Regular City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. to September 19, 2017 in memory of former
Mayor and City Councilmember Jack Tanaka.
Tommye tribbins, CITY CLERK
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 19ttday of -September , 2017.
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Jimmy Lin, MAYOR