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HomeMy WebLinkAbout032719 - Minutes - Regular MeetingTRES HERMANOS CONSERVATION AUTHORITY SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA MARCH 27, 2019 PAGE 1 1. CALL TO ORDER The Special Meeting of the Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority Board of Directors was called to order by Chair Cory Moss at 9:16 a.m. at the Diamond Bar Center, 1600 Grand Avenue, Diamond Bar, California. FLAG SALUTE The flag salute was led by Board Member Peter Rogers. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Cory Moss, Chair Carol Herrera, Vice Chair Catherine Marcucci, Board Member Ray Marquez, Board Member Peter Rogers, Board Member Newell Ruggles, Board Member Steve Tye, Board Member STAFF PRESENT: Troy Helling, Executive Director; David DeBerry, General Counsel; Dan Fox, Deputy Executive Director; and Julie Robles, Authority Secretary. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jim Gallagher, resident of Chino Hills and Robin Smith, resident of Diamond Bar and member of the Sierra Club, both thanked the three cities for forming this Authority and preserving the Tres Hermanos property. Chair Moss recessed the meeting at 9:18 a.m. Chair Moss reconvened the meeting at 9:53 a.m. at the Tres Hermanos Ranch. All members of the Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority were present. TRES HERMANOS CONSERVATION AUTHORITY SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA MARCH 27, 2019 PAGE 2 3. TRES HERMANOS RANCH PRESS CONFERENCE Chair Cory Moss thanked everyone for joining today to celebrate the historic Tres Hermanos Ranch partnership between the cities of Chino Hills, Diamond Bar and Industry and made introductions of all Board Members. Vice Chair Herrera then introduced the Mayors, Council Members and elected representatives of the three cities that were present. Chair Cory Moss gave a history of the Tres Hermanos Ranch. "After years of history among our three cities, and months of negotiations, we came to understand that by putting aside our differences and working together, we had an incredible opportunity to do something good for our communities, and for our region. One thing that was always clear, city leaders and our residents alike treasure the beauty of this land." Vice Chair Herrera spoke "Through the Authority, no plans for this property can move forward unless all three cities support the plan. Now we each have the opportunity to represent our communities best interests and our communities can be part of the process as we meet each month to discuss how best to move forward with this critically important regional resource." Board Member Rogers then thanked the City Managers and City Attorneys for the roles they played in moving to the finish line. They are to be commended. "We are on this land together for the first time to celebrate the fact that we have formed this new partnership for the Tres Hermanos Ranch and together we will meet, our agendas will be posted, the public will be welcomed, and we will begin to discuss and process our goals moving forward." Chair Cory Moss invited all three Cities Council Members to sign a proclamation to commemorate this new Authority. Pictures were taken. TRES HERMANOS CONSERVATION AUTHORITY SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA MARCH 27, 2019 PAGE 3 4. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority (THCA) Regular Board of Directors meeting adjourned at 10:18 a.m. CORY M CHAIR AUTHORITY SECRET