HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.12.01 - Minutes - Regular MeetingREGULAR MEE ONU
DECEMBER 1, 2020
CALL u L� ORDENo Mayor Tye called the Regular City Council meeting to
order at 6:30 p.m.
Mayor Tye stated that consistent with COVID-19 regulations, all Council Members and
staff participated via teleconference and there was no physical location for public
attendance. The Public was 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 Tern Nancy Lyons, and
Mayor Steve Tye
Staff participating telephonically: Dan Fox, City Manager; Dave DeBerry, City
Attorney; Ryan McLean, Assistant City Manager; Anthony Santos, Assistant to the
City Manager; Ryan Wright, Parks and Recreation Director; David Liu, Public Works
Director; Hal Ghafari, Public Works Manager/Assistant City Engineer; Greg
Gubman, Community Development Director; Dianna Honeywell, Director of Finance;
Amy Haug, Human Resources and Risk Manager; Ken Desforges, Director of
Information Services; Marsha Roa, Public Information Manager; Cecilia Arellano,
Public Information Coordinator; Kristina Santana, City Clerk
APPROVA�_� OF AGENDA: As submitted.
POST ELECTION PROCEDURES:
ELECTION RESULTS OF THE NOVEMBER 3, 2020 GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION:
Upon motion by MPT/Lyons, seconded by C/Chou, Resolution No. 2020-43,
as revised, declaring the election results of the November 3, 2020 General
Municipal Election, was adopted by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chou, Low, Mahlke, MPT/Lyons, M/Tye
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBER JENNIFER "FRED"
MAHLKE.
The Council presented Council Member Mahlke with a City Tile and thanked her
for her service. Outgoing Council Member Mahlke offered remarks expressing
her thanks and support while serving as a Council Member.
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1.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE:
CC/Santana administered the oath of office to Council Member Ruth Low.
Council Member Stan Liu's daughters administered the oath of office to Council
Member Liu.
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION:
SELECTION OF MAYOR
C/Low nominated C/Lyons to serve as Mayor. There were no other
nominations offered. C/Lyons was unanimously elected to serve as Mayor
by the following Roll Call vote:
C/Low Aye
C/Lyons Aye
C/Chou Aye
C/Liu Aye
C/Tye Aye
SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
C/Tye nominated C/Low to
nominations offered. C/Low
Tem by the Roll Call vote:
ye
C/Chou Aye
C/Liu A
C/Low Aye
C/Tye Aye
M/Lyons Aye
serve as Mayor Pro Tem. There were no other
was unanimously elected to serve as Mayor Pro
PRESENTATION TO 2020 MAYOR STEVE TYE
Mayor Pro Tem Low presented
a
personalized bobble head to Mayor
service as Mayor,
lM
gave, ayor Lyons presented a special
Tye, and the Council thanked him for his
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None Offered,
None
3. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Tye moved, MPT/Low seconded, to approve the
Consent Calendar as presented with C/Liu abstaining from approval of Consent
Calendar Item 3.1. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Chou, Liu, Tye, MPT/Low, M/Lyons
None
None
3.1 APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:
3.1 a NOVEMBER 17, 2020 STUDY SESSION
3.1 a NOVEMBER 17, 2020 REGULAR MEETING.
3.2 CITY COUNCIL RECEIPT OF COMMISSION MINUTES:
3.2a TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020.
3.3 RATIFIED CHECK REGISTER DATED NOVEMBER 5, 2020 THROUGH
NOVEMBER 23, 2020 TOTALING $1,394,776.99.
3.4 APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO
FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL
BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEM PROJECT — PROJECT NO.
24120/TM20200.
4. PUBLIC HEARING(Do NONE
NONE
M/Lyons recessed the City Council Regular Meeting to the Public Financing Authority
meeting at 7:07 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY C®UNCIH li�lIEETING:
M/Lyons reconvened the Regular City Council meeting at 7:13 p.m.
6. COUN➢CIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE
REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
C/Chou thanked outgoing Council Member Mahlke for her service, welcomed
C/Liu, congratulated the City on receiving high marks from the state auditor, and
congratulated Walnut Valley Unified School District for being in the top 2 percent
of schools in the state. COVID-19 cases continue to increase and he hoped
everyone would take measures to remain safe.
C/Liu thanked outgoing City Council Member Mahlke for her years of dedication
to the City and said it was an honor to serve with his colleagues. He thanked the
community for coming together during these challenging times to help residents
and businesses, and thanked the community for their support of his election to
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the City Council and asked interested individuals to submit applications for
Commission appointments.
C/Tye thanked the community and his colleagues for their support during the
past year and encouraged Diamond Bar restaurants to apply for Keep LA County
Dining grants to help 2500 restaurants affected by outdoor dining restrictions.
MPT/Low thanked C/Mahlke for her service and welcomed C/Liu to the City
Council and thanked residents for their votes and her colleagues for their
support. She spoke about the county's grant program and asked for a special
Council meeting to explore ways to advocate for local businesses and pass along
useful and accurate information about restrictions during the economic crisis.
The Council Members concurred to hold a special meeting.
M/Lyons welcomed C/Liu and congratulated MPT/Low on her overwhelming re-
election count. She spoke about the LA County Library Services and
encouraged residents to check the Diamond Bar Library website to get more
information. She explained why outdoor dining has been shut down in Diamond
Bar. She asked Council Members to indicate their committee service
preferences and thanked her colleagues for their confidence in selecting her to
serve as Mayor.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, M/Lyons adjourned the
Regular City Council Meeting at 7:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Kristina Santana, City Clerk
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 15t" day of December, 2020.