HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/20/18 Minutes - Regular MeetingCITY OF DIAMOND BAR
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
STUDY SESSION: M/Low called the Study Session to order at 5:45
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 Lyons, Tye, Mayor- Pro Tem
Herrera, and Mayor Low
Absent: Council Member Lin was excused.
Staff Present: Dan Fox, City Manager; David DeBerry, City Attorney; David
Liu, Public Works Director; Greg Gubman, Community Development Director; Ryan
Wright, Parks and Recreation Director; Dianna Honeywell, Finance Director;
Anthony Santos, Assistant to the City Manager; Amy Haug, Human Resources/Risk
Manager; Christy Murphey, Recreation Superintendent; Andee Williams,
Recreation Supervisor; Marsha Roa, Public Information Manager; and, Tommye
Cribbins, City Clerk.
® SPECIAL EVENT COMMITTEE UPDATE:
PRD/Wright reported that the City's Special Event Committee met twice in
2018.. Participants included Mayor Pro Tem Herrera and Council Member
Lyons, the City Manager's Office, the Parks and Recreation Department and
City partners.- City Council's direction to the committee was to analyze
existing event goals, budgets, resident feedback, collaboration opportunities
and financial prudency and to remain cognizant of the Strategic Plan goal of
a healthy and active Diamond Bar. The committee engaged in open
discussion for potential changes to current special events and future
budgeting.
The Committee focused on and recommended changes to the 4th of July
Blast, the City Birthday Party, Fall Fun Festival. & Barktober, the Winter Snow
Fest and the Easter Egg Hunt. If the Council supports the recommendations
of this committee, there is an opportunity for an annual savings of about
$145,000.
Challenges for the 4th of July Blast included the location of Diamond Bar High
School which is under construction through 2023 with no guarantee that after
2023 that facility would be available. The biggest priority and logistical
concern was the health and safety of participants in the fallout zone. The
committee looked at 11 locations throughout the City.
C/Lyons said that the committee is very aware that this event is a "signature"
event for the City and as such, she and MPT/Herrera wanted to look at
several locations and staff went back to look at additional locations.
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PRDMlright reported that staff made a thorough examination of facilities to
determine a creative and safe venue for this event. Although some locations
may have had space for fireworks, there were serious logistical concerns
such as parking, restroom facilities, etc. Staff also looked at event costs
(residents versus non-residents). At the end of the discussion, the
recommendations by the committee was to look at replacing the current 4th
of July Blast with fireworks to an additional summer concert during the 4th of
July week which could be themed around Americana. This event could
include recognition of community heroes, further focusing on .Diamond Bar
residents as a priority. Absent the fireworks and inclusion of these other
activities there would be a savings of about $50,000 annually.
CITye asked why it would not work to have the event on the golf course.
PRD/\Nright said the committee looked at the Diamond Bar Golf- Course
which was one of the top three out of 11 possible sites and found that several
issues existed such as the facility (greens and fairway) would not allow for
vehicles, food events and entertainment events, proper restroom facilities,
etc. In addition, the City would have to provide a good amount of temporary
lighting, restrooms, parking, etc. and the impacts to the fairway could result
in additional costs to the City. In addition, the golf course might not wish to
close the facility to the public on the 4th of July. And finally, the impact that
it would have on residents who have certain expectations from previous
events would be much less at that location.
CITye said his thought was to use the golf course for launching fireworks
and Golden Springs Drive and Sycamore Canyon Park as a gathering place.
PRDIWright said that was done years ago when it was a much smaller event.
Based on the current number of participants, the Sycamore Canyon Park
space would not be adequate for 8,000 people and closing down Golden
Springs Drive and Grand Avenue would be a major undertaking.
PRDMright said that there have been 29 successful birthday years to date
and although attendance is around 5,000 or so it has plateaued over the past
couple of years. The City pays just under $30,000 per year on entertainment
and rides alone. The Committee estimates that about 70 percent of the
attendees are residents. The Committee's recommendation is to move
forward with the 30th City Birthday Party on April 13th, 2019 and from that
point forward, celebrate the milestones every fifth year with smaller
celebrations every April such as providing treats at City Hall, at the Diamond
Bar Center or at the local parks. The City could possibly work with local
restaurants that participate in Restaurant Week to provide a free dessert
during that week. The cost each year for the annual City Birthday Party is
just under $94,000 and during the off years with smaller venues, the City
might
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spend $5,000 or less which would result in an annual savings in the four off -
years of just under $89,000.
C/Lyons asked if the $5,000 included staff time.
PRDIWright responded that it does.
PRD/Wright said that over the years the City has grown accustomed to two
October events, the Fall Fun Festival and the Barktober event. As staff
looked at other opportunities around town they realized there were other
events at churches and schools that take place on -and around Halloween.
There has been some decrease in attendance at the Fall Fun Festival which
resulted in modifications. Barktober has been successful but caters to dogs.
The Committee came up with a Halloween Party theme that combined the
Fall Fun Festival with Barktober. There were activities for kids and dogs and
it offered a safe alternative to trick or treating as well as a reduced cost in
staffing. Nearly 700 people and 300 dogs attended the event which is a
good number of attendees. Staff looks forward in its planning to host that
event on the Saturday prior to Halloween which will save the City roughly
$10,000 a year based on combining the events and reducing staff costs. The
feedback staff received was extremely positive and he thanked the
committee for recommending and supporting that change.
PRDNVright went on to report on the Winter SnowFest. The challenge was
to ensure resident opportunities as a priority, create a "holiday" style event
and foster safety on sled runs. The Committee recommended the pre -sale
of wristbands to Diamond Bar residents which are on sale now for $7 and no
more than 800 will be sold to ensure safety and provide greater opportunities
for those attending. if pre -sales have not reached 800, wristbands will be
sold at the event. This event has been moved to early December to
accommodate Santa's schedule. These changes result in no financial
impact.
PRDNVright reported that the Easter Egg Hunt event is a well -attended event
and has been so over the years with roughly 2,500 people attending. It is
an event that lasts maybe 30 seconds and requires a great deal of planning
and preparation and with all of the excitement surrounding the event, there
can be, at times, a great concern for children's safety. The Committee
believes there are opportunities for this program to be improved. Thus, the
recommendation to hold two "Breakfast with the Bunny" events on the
Saturday prior to Easter at the Diamond Bar Center, one at 8:00 a.m. and
ane at 10:00 a.m. Pre -event tickets would be sold at about $10 per person
(limit 500). Breakfast would be served for the entire family with opportunities
for participants to have their photos taken with the Easter Bunny, there would
be Easter eggs for every child along with designated prizes, games and other
activities for a more controlled
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environment. PRDIWright said he knows of similar programs in other
jurisdictions that have been very successful because parents are willing to
pay $10 to have the opportunity for a sit-down breakfast with the family
where. kids can enjoy the games, prizes and photo opportunities inside a
facility.
M/Low asked if a restaurant is providing the breakfast.
PRD/Wright said that staff would be looking into catering by local restaurants
for the event so that the breakfasts are pre-packaged.
C/Tye asked if this review included the Leo's Club.
PRD/Wright responded that staff has not spoken with them until they have
direction from the City Council but there are plans to have them involved.
When it comes to serving 250 meals, the City will definitely need help with
plating, serving coffee, milk, juices_ and flipping the room for the later
breakfast. Staff believes there are volunteer opportunities for the Leo's and
Lions in this format.
M/Low asked if there was any thought given to non -profits assisting with
other events.
PRD/Wright said there definitely would be a need for more volunteers.
ClLyons said there was discussion about the non -profits making money at
event with their booths, etc. and the idea is that we need to figure out how
they can have booths and sell things.
PRDNVright then went on to say that with some of the savings, the
Committee thought of ways the City could connect residents and bring them
together using a new model, so staff would like to try some new events at
no -cost such as an event to utilize trails and beautiful neighborhood parks.
Ideas include such things as the "Diamond Bar Day of Service" coming in
May where volunteers come together to improve Diamond Bar; a healthy
Diamond Bar which will be kicked off in January where activities are planned
for every month moving forward that are free, drop-in style events using a
slogan he borrowed from PIM/Roa and her team: "Swap Screen Time for
Green Time". Come out and meet your neighbors and staff members and
hit the trail.
C/Tye spoke about the "Paint the Town" event sponsored by the Diamond
Bar Improvement Association and asked if that was the idea for the day of
service.
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PRDMlright responded that the concept is that the volunteer organizations
are looking for opportunities to improve Diamond Bar and there are small
projects
around town that might be a top priority for Council and staff to bring folks
together to get their hands dirty, whether it is a park cleanup day or some
other event where organizations can meet each other and work toward
bridging the gap between organizations to form a more cohesive community
group that can perhaps partner in the future with projects such as forming a
partnership with a church that might be looking for help. So, "The Diamond
Bar Day of Service" would help kick off that type of partnership.
A couple of weeks ago the City held a "Connect with Rec" at Pantera Park
where the tennis instructor came out for a couple of hours and got people on
the court and showcased the program they provide. As a contract class,
staff hopes that will lead to greater participation in the program. The Mayor's
Day of Play would be a similar type of program and "Pop Up" park events
such as the December event where people will gather for a day of play.
PRDIWright said that pop events could be something as simple as "meet us
in the park for registration day" where the City will have open registration for
a new program or new class. Or, it's the City's birthday, come to the park
and grab a cupcake and celebrate with us at your local neighborhood park.
Staff and the committee believe these are ways to meet the needs of a
changing community.
An item that is fairly new to this discussion is the City's Sponsorship Policy.
Staff has included a draft copy in Council packets. There has been
discussion about new opportunities to increase funds by creating mutually
beneficial partnerships with a non-profit, or an individual or corporation that
is looking to partner with the City. For example, the City's waste haulers
might like to put their name on a banner
at a Concert in the Park or on a flyer with the notation that "thanks to their
donation, the City is able to provide X, Y & Z." Moving forward with this
sponsorship policy the thought is that tiers would be created to show that at
this tier at this donation provides this level of sponsorship and marketing,
whereas, another tier provides another and so on to create opportunities for
individuals as well as, larger corporations. For example, those who partner
or contract with the City who wish to be more visible to the community and
want to promote the City's special events, there would be a way to
incorporate their generosity. At this point, the committee continues to work
on the policies to determine whether to implement these policies in the next
fiscal year.
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PRD/Wright explained that staff is looking for overall Council concurrence so
that as the Committee recommendation can be incorporated into the Fiscal
Year 19120 budget. ,
MPT/Herrera said the committee engaged in a lot of discussion and looked
really closely at the golf course and doing the fireworks there, but there were
so many complications. The pyrotechnic company wanted to get their trucks
in the day before to set up which means the golfers would not have access
and they needed to drive the trucks on the grass which is a no -no. The
committee thought about putting down sheets of plywood for them to drive
on which would take an enormous amount of product and then there was the
cleanup after the event in the dark to prepare for course opening the next
day. It was very complicated. and difficult.
M/Lyons said the committee talked about doing a joint event with Walnut and
holding it at the stadium but it would then be seen as a Walnut event and
Diamond Bar would be paying for half of it. So that did not seem feasible.
MPT/Herrera said that Mt. SAC did not get back to the committee about
whether they would allow the event there.
CM/Fox said the Mt. SAC stadium is also under construction for several
years.
MlLyons said she believes there will be a lot of disappointed people so if
anyone has a better idea please share it.
C/Tye said the 4th of July Blast was held at Lorbeer one year.
PRD/Wright said that Lorbeer was on the list and the space, parking, etc.
and closure of Diamond Bar Boulevard and Golden Springs Drive would
have a large impact. The fallout zone is really tight at Lorbeer and again,
the event needs a radius of about 250 feet from where the fireworks are
projected. If the fireworks were shot from the grassy area that would take
up seating and where do you put 8,000 people.
C/Lyons said she believed the opportunity for non -profits to make money
would be reduced through the new program with their food booths, etc. and
her suggestion was that perhaps the food booths could be added to the
Halloween party.
CITye said he believes that there will be many opportunities that present
themselves for the non -profits and if they want to do it, great and if not, that's
fine too. This proposal is not good or bad, it is just different and it is
necessary.
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ClLyons said there were complaints about non -profits not getting
opportunities they had before and maybe they will not take the City up on
what is proposed, but the City could offer an opportunity for them to set up
at the Halloween party, for example.
CITye said he did not believe that should drive the Council's decision about
moving forward with this new program.
ClLyons agreed, but felt the non -profits needed to be considered because
they add a great deal to the community. They make some money and, they
also need exposure.
MILow asked if they would be able to participate at the Concerts in the Park.
There are food trucks and can other non -profits be present as well?
PRDIWright said that the City has reached out in the past and it has been a
challenge to have food at the Concerts because a lot of the restaurants do
not have the staff that would be able to dedicate time for an uncertain number
of meals. The Kiwanis was there. They sold some water. While they weren't
too successful they were given the opportunity to reach out and staff can
reach out to the non -profits and see how the City might weave them into
these program. It has changed overtime. Non -profits are interested, but
actually putting it together in an organized fashion has become a bit of a
challenge for some of them, depending on what it is. Giving out information
is obviously a lot easier than serving food.
MILow said that the Friends of the Library with their beer garden said the
income versus the effort was not worth it.
ClLyons said she believed the Friends did that as a favor to the City.
MILow said her point was that it was not always very profitable.
ClLyons said there was a brief discussion about the multi -cultural event and
whether the City should do more to support that. There were a lot of people
there.
MPT/Herrera said that if that group is going to do a multi -cultural event again
they need to plan it one year in advance and not come in two weeks before
and kick out other groups that already had a field or a park.
ClLyons asked how this should be approached, wait until they mess up again
or provide more coaching on how to plan events. ClLyons said she was
surprised at how well attended it was, how many booths were there for how
quickly it was put together. I think there is a real desire for that to be a part
of the community.
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MPT/Herrera said they had a lot of partnerships.
M/Low said she would advise caution.
C/Tye said that for him, smaller, organic and neighborhood events troubles
him because it seems like the City is doing something for certain areas
instead of something that really brings the community together, like a multi-
cultural event. He
is not a big proponent of "districts" of cities that decide to run by district
because it carves up the City and he would say that the City should be very
mindful and careful about that issue.
CM/Fox said all events would be marketed citywide, but this happens at
Pantera because we have the space and that happens at Paul C. Grow
because we have a smaller space, etc. and we're going to meet at the trail
at 9:00 a.m. for a hike and obviously, everyone in the community would be
invited via social media, website, etc. Part of the idea is to get people to
experience different parts of the community and get out more of the "Healthy
Diamond Bar" campaign so that people can try different neighborhoods
where they not normally go.
PRD/Wright said that because these events are smaller, staff is confident
there can be several events going on simultaneously. So for example, if it is
the City Birthday where cupcakes are being served, we can stage teams at
different parks and several small locations at the same time. Whereas we
have larger events that are meant to bring people together at one time, these
smaller events are meant to bring out people to those neighborhoods.
C/Lyons wondered if the City was risking having too many people at the 4th
of July event.
PRD/Wright said he did not believe so because of the way it is advertised —
a Concert in the Park with some activities and _entertainment on a
Wednesday night would likely draw about the same number of people as a
normal concert. Perhaps there would be no movie -- that needs to be
discussed to see if it would impact the event. He believes that most residents
would appreciate that because they can go somewhere else the following
day to enjoy fireworks.
Public Comments: None.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to discuss, Low recessed the
Study Session at 6:15 p.m. to the Regular Meeting.
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TOMWE CRIBBINS, City Clerk
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 4th day of December ,
2018.
, Mayor
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
CLOSED SESSION: 5:30 p.m., Room CC -8
Public Comments: None
Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation
pursuant to Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Inland Oversight Committee v. City of Diamond Bar
Case No.: BS162663, on Appeal, 2nd Appellate
District, Division Two
STUDY SESSION: 5:45 p.m., Room CC -8
Special Event Committee Update
Public Comments: None
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Low 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.
CM/Fox stated that there was no reportable action taken during tonight's Closed
Session. With respect to the Study Session, the City Council considered a variety of
Special Events the City hosts annually and changes that would likely be incorporated
over the next year via the budget process.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Low led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: Shaykh Nomaan Baig, Institute of Knowledge,
provided the Invocation.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Lin, Lyons, Tye, Mayor Pro Tem
Herrera and Mayor Low
Staff Present: Dan Fox, City Manager; David DeBerry, City Attorney; David Liu,
Public Works Director; Greg Gubman, Community Development Director; Dianna
Honeywell, Finance Director; Anthony Santos, Assistant to the City Manager; Amy
Haug, Human Resources/Risk Manager; Christy Murphey, Recreation Superintendent;
Andee Williams, Recreation Supervisor; Marsha Roa, Public Information Manager; and,
Tommye Cribbins,'City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As Presented.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
1.1 M/Low, City Council Members and Anthony Duarte, Executive Director,
San Gabriel Valley Chamber of Commerce, recognized twenty-three
Diamond Bar Restaurants that participated in Diamond Bar Restaurant
Week. Five resident receipts were drawn for prizes in conjunction with
the event.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS;
Pui-Ching Ho, Diamond Bar Librarian, spoke about upcoming library events
including the Winter Esteem Challenge on December 3rd at 4:00 p.m. and free
citizenship application assistance on Friday, November 30th from 10:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. She also thanked the City Council and City Staff for their continuous
support of the Diamond Bar Library and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS: None Offered.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 Thanksgiving Holiday — City Offices closed Thursday, November 22 and
Friday, November 23, 2018 in observance of Thanksgiving. City offices
reopen on Monday, November 26, 2018 at 7:30 a.m.
5.2 Shop Small Business Saturday, November 24, 2018.
5.3 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting — November 22, 2018 — 6:30
p.m., Windmill Community Room, 21810 Copley Drive (Canceled).
5.4 Diamond Bar Holiday Ride begins Friday, November 23, 2018 and
continues through January 2, 2019. Riders can schedule a free trip to
restaurants and for shopping within the City.
5.5 Planning Commission Meeting — November 27, 2018 — 6:30 p.m.,
Windmill Community Room, 21810 Copley Drive (Canceled).
5.6 General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting — November 29, 2018 — 6:00
p.m., Windmill Community Room, 21810 Copley Drive.
5.7 City Council Meeting — December 4, 2018 — 6:30 p.m., D/Government
Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive.
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Lin moved, C/Lyons seconded, to approve
the Consent Calendar with CILin withdrawing Item 6.3 for separate consideration.
Motion carried by the following Rall Call vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Lin, Lyons, Tye, MPT/Herrera, M/Low
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
None
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
None
6.1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES:
6.1a Regular Meeting Minutes of November 6, 2418 as approved.
6.2 RETIFICATION OF CHECK REGISTER DATED OCTOBER 31, 2018
THROUGH NOVEMBER 14, 2018 TOTALING $1,223,489.03.
6.4 APPROVED NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE CITY HALL HVAC
REPLACEMENT PROJECT #25818.
6.5 APPROVED AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE FUNDING AGREEMENT
WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY FOR THE DIAMOND BAR ADAPTIVE TRAFFIC CONTROL
SYSTEM PROJECT.
6.6 APPROVED CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ONWARD
ENGINEERING FOR THE DESIGN OF AREA 7 RESIDENTIAL AND
COLLECTOR STREETS, AND FOR THE DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD
STREET REHABILITATION FROM MOUNTAIN LAUREL WAY TO
CLEAR CREEK CANYON.
6.7 CANCELLATION OF JANUARY 1, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
6.8 TRANSMITTAL OF THE FY 2017-2018 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT.
MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR:
6.3 APPROVE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE TRAFIC SIGNAL
INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES (PHASE III) PROJECT NO. 24018.
C/Lin stated that he was very happy that Phase III of the traffic signal
upgrades had been completed. He asked PWD/Liu to explain the
remaining tasks to complete the upgrade for the entire City.
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PWD/Liu stated that Phase III is the last phase of the citywide upgrade
efforts the City has undertaken over the past three years and all arterials
are connected with the latest hardware, software and fiber optic lines that
come back into City -Hall. With Council's recent approval of the Adaptive
Traffic Control System, work will commence in December and be
completed by the end of the current fiscal year.
C/Lin said he was also pleased that staff had been able to obtain so many
grants for this project and congratulated staff for their diligence and hard
work.
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CILin moved, C/Tye seconded, to approve Item 6.3. Motion carried by the
following Roll Call vote.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Lin, Lyons, Tye, MPT/Herrera,
M/Low
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
7. PULIC HEARINGS: NONE
8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: NONE.
9. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE
REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
C/Lyons stated that she is the City Council's representative to the San Gabriel
Valley Council of Governments and at their Thursday night meeting, voted
unanimously to recommend that $3 million be funded out of Measure M funds to
pay for a large portion of the Diamond Bar Complete Streets Project. She
reminded the audience that Measure M is money set aside for transportation
improvements and this is $3 million of the City's own money that will come back
to Diamond Bar for improvement of the City streets and streetscape which is very
exciting. She offered kudos to FD/Honeywell and her staff for an excellent
independent audit conducted over the past couple of months. She congratulated
staff on an excellent Veteran's Recognition Ceremony. The South Pointe Middle
School Band was superb as always, the food was plentiful and the decorations
were beautiful. Most importantly, the Veterans were recognized for their bravery
and service to the country. Happy Thanksgiving to all and pause for a minute
and realize something to be thankful for.
MPT/Herrera thanked the 23 restaurants that participated in Restaurant Week.
Many times Diamond Bar residents claim they have no restaurants and no places
to eat in Diamond Bar when in fact, there are quite a few. And, there are even
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more that did not participate in Restaurant Week and perhaps next year there
might be 50 restaurants participating. She hopes everyone has a very safe and
pleasant Thanksgiving holiday.
CITye congratulated the Restaurant Week participants. The banners at the
restaurants were a great touch and it is interesting to see that the people who
were present for tonight's meeting was a great representation of what is available
in Diamond Bar. He looks forward to next year's event. Thanksgiving gives
everyone an opportunity to pause and give thanks in this greatest country on
earth and stop and be grateful to be Americans who have the opportunity to
.. ...... .. .... ... .. . celebrate and. consider their blessings and all there is to be thankful for which he
hopes no one takes for granted.
MILow attended the Veteran's Recognition Ceremony on November 7. The pride,
joy, recognition and thanks everyone showed was awesome and the patriotism
and music was wonderful. On November loth the Friends of the Library held its
annual Gently Used Purse sale and on November 17th, the Friends put together
the highlight of their Read Together Diamond Bar program and invited author
Robin Benway to speak. Thanks to the Friends of the Library for all they do and
for a very successful Read Together Diamond Bar. On November 10th the
Diamond Bar Community Foundation held their Annual Gala. The Foundation is
a non-profit that supports and promotes arts, culture of sports and education art
in the community. Congratulations to the Foundation for a very successful and
fun event. Two days ago she and MPT/Herrera attended the Audit
Subcommittee meeting. The City received certification from its auditors that
Diamond Bar's financial statements are to be relied upon as they are accurate
and generally reflect the financial position of the City. Congratulations to
FDIHoneywell and her staff for a great job. She wished everyone a Happy
Thanksgiving. Something that struck her while shopping last week was that
everyone was so happy and pleasant as they wished each other a Happy
.Thanksgiving. Enjoy your loved ones and family and friends.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, MILow adjourned the
Regular City Council Meeting at 7:09 p.m.
TOMMYEICRIBBINS, CITY CLERK
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 4th day of December ____, 2018.
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The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 4th day of December , 2018.
CA OL HERRERA, MAYOR