HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021.06.01 - Minutes - Regular MeetingCITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
DIAMOND BAR CITY HALL WINDMILL COMMUNITY ROOM
21810 COPLEY DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
JUNE 1, 2021
M/Lyons stated that consistent with COVID-19 regulations, members of the public were
encouraged to participate and address the City Council during the public comment
portion of the meeting via teleconference. Members of the City Council and limited staff
were physically present for the meeting and public seating was very limited due to
distancing requirements on a first-come, first-serve basis.
CLOSED SESSION:
Public Comments:
CALL TO ORDER:
to order at 6:38p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
6:00p.m., Windmill Room, City Hall
None Offered.
Conference with Legal Counsel -
Anticipated Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956 .9(d)(4)
Mayor Lyons called the Regular City Council meeting
Councilmember Liu led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CM/Fox stated there was no reportable action from tonight's Closed Session.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Andrew Chou, Stan Liu, Steve Tye,
Mayor ProTem Ruth Low, Mayor Nancy Lyons
Staff in Attendance: Dan Fox, City Manager; Brent Mason, Interim
Director of Finance; Dannette Allen, Senior Management Analyst;
Also Present Diamond Bar/Walnut Station Captain Stephen
Tousey, LA County Sheriff's Department.
Staff participating telephonically: 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;
Amy Haug, Human Resources and Risk Manager; Ken Desforges, Director of
Information Services ; Cecilia Arellano, Public Information Coordinator; Kristina Santana,
City Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented.
JUNE 1, 2021 PAGE2 CITY COUNCIL
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
2.
1.1 San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust Presentation -by Chairman
Jed Leana
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: None
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Raphael Plunkett, Parks & Recreation Commissioner, said that residents have
asked if a parcel of vacant land at Flintgate Drive and Calpet Drive owned by the
City could be considered for a pocket park, community garden or healing garden.
Individuals representing Jasmine Restaurant asked for City support of their
business application.
CM/Fox responded that the Jasmine Restaurant matter is not on the City Council
agenda and is being processed through the Community Development
Department.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Chou moved, MPT/Low seconded, to approve the
Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Chou, Liu, Tye, MPT/Low, M/Lyons
None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
4.1 APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:
4 .1a MAY 18,2021 STUDY SESSION.
4 .1b MAY 18,2021 REGULAR MEETING.
4.2 CITY COUNCIL RECEIPT OF COMMISSION MINUTES:
4.2a TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION-MEETING
OF JANUARY 14, 2021
4.2b TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION-MEETING
OF MARCH 11, 2021
4.3 RATIFIED CHECK REGISTER DATED MAY 6, 2021 THROUGH MAY 20,
2021 TOTALING $1,763, 120.37.
4.4 APPROVED TREASURER'S STATEMENT FOR THE MONTH OF
FEBRUARY 2021.
[
JUNE 1, 2021 PAGE3 CITY COUNCIL
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE
6. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
5.1 ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 CITY OPERATING
BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, INCLUDING
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT, EMPLOYEE
COMPENSATION PLAN, AND INVESTMENT POLICY.
CM/Fox and IFD/Mason presented the staff report.
M/Lyons opened public comments .
With no one wishing to speak on this item, M/Lyons closed public
comments.
C/Tye moved, MPT/Low seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 2021-24
approving the FY 2021-2022 city operating budget and capital
improvement program as modified with the additional $30,000 for
performance pay and additional $5,000 for Snowfest. Motion carried by
the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Chou, Liu, Tye, MPT/Low,
M/Lyons
None
None
C/Chou moved, MPT/Low seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 2021-25
establishing the appropriations limit for FY 2021-2022 in the amount of
$53,402,669. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES : COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Chou, Liu, Tye, MPT/Low,
M/Lyons
None
None
MPT/Low moved, C/Liu seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 2021-26
establishing a compensation plan, salary ranges and fringe benefits
for all employee classifications. Motion carried by the following Roll Call
vote :
C/Liu moved, C/Chou seconded , to adopt Resolution No. 2021-27
approving the FY 2021-2022 Investment Policy . Motion carried by the
following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Chou, Liu, Tye, MPT/Low,
M/Lyons
None
JUNE 1, 2021 PAGE4 CITY COUNCIL
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RECESS: M/Lyons recessed the Regular City Council Meeting to the Public
Finance Authority Meeting at 7:48p.m.
RECONVENE:
7:50p.m.
M/Lyons reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting at
6. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE
REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
C/Chou congratulated the graduating class of 2021, wished the LGBTQ
community a very happy Pride Month, and asked that tonight's meeting be
adjourned in memory of Diamond Bar resident and retired Army Paratrooper,
Pete Ramirez, who passed away last Saturday .
C/Liu thanked staff for their diligent work and presentation of the 2021-2022
budget and for putting the ice cream events together, congratulated Delicious
Food Corner on their grand opening, and congratulated the graduating class of
2021.
C/Tye thanked staff for their efforts on the 2021-2022 budget and for recognition
of Diamond Bar High School and Diamond Ranch High School graduating
seniors.
MPT/Low agreed with her colleagues that the ice cream event was fun and
suggested it become an annual event, congratulated the graduating class of
2021, and acknowledged current serving members and families of those who
were lost in service to their country.
M/Lyons suggested a future study session to discuss park needs and possible
funding sources, recommended participation in the Diamond Bar Woman's Club
Fundraiser, and thanked PRO/Wright and staff for the ice cream event
acknowledging that it would be a good annual event. Concerts in the Park return
for the summer at Summitridge Park. Because no food trucks will be able
participate, she suggested local restaurants provide "food picnic packs" for folks
to purchase and take to the park as a way of accommodating concert attendees
and supporting small businesses. In recognition of Memorial Day she hopes
everyone took the opportunity to honor the brave, selfless and dutiful soldiers,
marines and sailors who gave their lives to protect the country and its way of life.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, M/Lyons adjourned the
Regular City Council Meeting at 7:58 p.m. in memory of Diamond Bar resident and
retired Army Paratrooper Pete Ramirez.
. I
JUNE 1, 2021 PAGE 5 CITY COUNCIL
[ Respectfully submitted:
Kristina Santana, City Clerk
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 151h day of June, 2021.