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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.05.05 - Minutes - Regular Meeting CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 5, 2020 STUDY SESSION: 5:31 p.m. Personnel Rules and Regulations Public Comments: None Study Session Adjourned at 6:32 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Tye called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:41 p.m. Mayor Tye stated that consistent with COVID-19 regulations, all Council Members and staff are participating via teleconference and there is no physical location for public attendance. The Public has been invited to join the meeting online or by phone at the numbers printed on the agenda. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Tye led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Council Members Andrew Chou, Ruth Low, Jennifer "Fred" Mahlke, Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Lyons, and Mayor Steve Tye Staff participating telephonically: Dan Fox, City Manager; Ryan McLean, Assistant City Manager; David DeBerry, City Attorney; Ryan Wright, Parks and Recreation Manager; Anthony Santos, Assistant to the City Manager; David Liu, �irector of Public Works; Amy Haug, Human Resources Manager; Dianna Honeywell, Director of Finance, Grace Lee, Senior Planner; May Nakajima, Associate Planner; Greg Gubman, Director of Community Development; Ryan Wright, Director of Parks and Recreation; Ken Desforges, Director of Information Services; Cecilia Arellano, Public Information Coordinator; Marsha Roa, Public Information Manager; J.R. Ybarra, Media Specialist; Kristina Santana, City Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented. 1. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: CM/Fox commented on the Mask and Glove Giveaway held at Sprouts Market on Saturday morning where the City Council distributed about 3,500 donated masks and gloves. The event was well attended by residents. Donations were gratefully accepted from the Chinese-American Donation Center and PY International. He thanked Sprouts for their hospitality everyone for staying home, staying healthy and staying safe. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS: f �. May 5, 2020 PAGE 2 CITY COUNCIL � CC/Santana stated there were no public comments submitted by email and no � � members of the public requested to speak. I � 3. CONSENT CALENDAR: MPT/Lyons moved, C/Low seconded, to ; approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 3.6 pulled by MPT/Lyons. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chou, Low, Mahlke, MPT/Lyons, M/Tye NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None 3.1 APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 3.1a REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 21, 2020. 3.2 RATIFIED CHECK REGISTER DATED APRIL 9, 2020 THROUGH APRIL 22, 2020 TOTALING $670,453.54. 3.3 APPROVED TREASURER'S STATEMENT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2O20. 3.4 APPROVED CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,550 TO PREPARE AN INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE "ENNABE RESIDENCE" PROJECT. 3.5 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2020-11 APPROVING A THREE YEAR COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021/22 THROUGH 2O23/24 � EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2021. ! ; 3.7 APPROVED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH � MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL FOR PREPARATION OF CANYON I LOOP TRAIL ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY AND CEQA DOCUMENTS. � I 3.8 APPROVED NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE AREA 7 � RESIDENTIAL AND COLLECTOR STREEETS AND DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD STREET REHABILITATION FROM MOUNTAIN LAUREL WAY TO CLEAR CREEK CANYON DRIVE PROJECTS — PROJECT NO.'S 01419 AND 23919. 3.9 APPROVED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SCI CONSULTING GROUP TO PROVIDE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S THREE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO'S 38, 39 AND 41 FROM JULY 1, 2020 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023. May 5, 2020 PAGE 3 CITY COUNCIL MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR: 3.6 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2020-12 EXTENDING THE DECLARED LOCAL EMERGENCY REGARDING NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID- 19). MPT/Lyons asked for clarification about how this declaration will work. CM/Fox explained that the Declaration of Local Emergency is separate and distinct from the local health orders from Los Angeles County related to Stay-at-Home and the governor's orders to stay at home. The City's Declaration for State of Emergency has to do with the City's ability to continue to seek reimbursement for related costs through FEMA and CaIOES. MPT/Lyons moved, C/Mahlke seconded, to Adopt Resolution No. 2020-12 extending the Declared Local Emergency regarding Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chou, Low, Mahlke, MPT/Lyons, M/Tye NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None 4. PUBLIC HEARING(S): NONE �e �91�N�1� �9N�19�RA►TI9fV; NONE 6. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS: C/Mahlke said that on Monday morning she listened in on the Rowland Heights Project Roomkey meeting and there was no additional information shared beyond what the Council learned during the City Council's April 24, 2020 Special Meeting. There was an acknowledgement by David Howard (County Staf� that any impacted cities should have been informed about any negotiations with private hotel owners and that going forward notifications will include notifying any impacted city of any serious negotiations with any local hotels of any walkthroughs or opening dates. Last week she spoke at Career Day at Golden Springs Elementary School to the teachers who have been dedicated to finding ways to engage, empower and encourage students while participating in distant learning. She had a great time creating the video and watching video comments which was a nice break from her usual work. As we continue through this unprecedented time she hopes that everyone will continue to think of "we" and not just "me" and consider how to best serve our communities and proceed with the same level of care and compassion that we have seen in abundance in our beautiful City as we have been negotiating how we want to weather this storm. May 5, 2020 PAGE 4 CITY COUNCIL C/Low stated that last week she also listened in on the Rowiand Heights Project Roomkey and there was no new information shared that was not shared at the City Council's April 24, 2020 Special Council meeting. If anyone needs additional information on Project Roomkey they can listen to the April 24tn meeting and/or go to the Board of Supervisors website. She congratulated the Honorable Lisa R. Washington who served as the City's Traffic and Transportation Commissioner a couple of years back. On April 28th she became Judge Washington. C/Low wished her Council colleagues C/Mahlke and MPT/Lyons a Happy Mothers' Day and listeners and community members a Happy Mothers' Day to mothers and those serving as moms in the lives of their kids and other special people. C/Chou said he too participated in the Project Roomkey calls and echoed what C/Mahlke and C/Low said. It was also great to hear that LA County is taking this project seriously and doing what they can to cooperate and establish a coalition among cities, private sectors, and non-profit sectors to make sure that this program is successful. He has been in touch with staff members at Supervisor Hahn's office and suggested to them that there is more widespread testing available and that LA County should consider testing residents before they move ' into the sites, which he believes would create greater peace of mind for general 'i residents living in those areas. He enjoyed passing out masks and gloves on Saturday and felt it was a great gesture from the City. He appreciates the organizations that donated the materials to the City and he would like to see another similar project in the near future because he knows residents really, really appreciated it. Given that Diamond Bar is one of the most diverse cities in the country, he believes it is fitting to recognize May as the Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and to recognize the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture and achievements of the United States. MPT/Lyons said it was great to give away the mask and glove packages on Saturday and it was so nice to see faces and recognize some of the residents. Thank you to staff for setting up the event for Council. Last Friday, she and M/Tye participated in distributing yard signs to the homes of eighth grade Chaparral Middle School students which was a great surprise to the eighth graders who will be missing out on their promotion ceremony. As C/Mahlke mentioned, getting outside our homes was tons of fun. Diamond Bar celebrated its 31St Anniversary with a chalk contest and the winning entries are posted on the social media pages. She thanked the Recreation staff for coming up with fun social distancing ideas to keep everyone in the spirit. For some, times are tough right now and she quoted Warren Buffet, "It never pays to bet against America. We come through things, but it is not always a smooth ride". And folks know it is not a smooth ride right now, but we will get through it. M/Tye said he was encouraged that public resistance and outcry about Project Roomkey is having an effect. He believes we are safer today because we addressed this with LAHSA and Supervisor Hahn's Deputy for Homelessness. A May 5, 2020 PAGE 5 CITY COUNCIL Covina hotel has opted out of Project Roomkey because details on the numbers kept changing. Congratulations to Covina and West Covina for standing up and saying this is not acceptable in their community. He recognized National Teacher Appreciation Week. It was a delight to be part of the Mask and Glove Giveaway for folks in Diamond Bar who needed them and who came out and took part in the event. He thanked staff for putting everything together and just as important, he appreciates that the entire Council participated in helping neighbors and residents. He thanked Stephen Liu, CEO of the Chinese- American Donation Center and Quing Jiang, President, QY International for their generosity and for making it possible to provide so many people with gloves and masks that will help them stay safe during this difficult time. Stay safe, stay health and we will get through this together—together we are better. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, M/Tye adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:04 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Kristina Santana, City Clerk The foregoing mi� are hereby approved this 19t" day of May, 2020. ,_ ,�~; , , , , ::,���_ Steve Tye, Maypr � - - - - - -