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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
JANUARY 16, 1996
CLOSED SESSION: M/Ansari called the closed session to order
at 5:45 p.m.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
PENDING LITIGATION: (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9)
Name of Case: Oak Tree Lanes v. City of Diamond Bar
No reportable action taken.
ADJOURNED: There being no further business to
discuss, M/Ansari adjourned the closed session at 6:30 p.m.
2. CALL TO ORDER: M/Ansari called the meeting to order at
6:33 p.m. in the AQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley, Diamond Bar,
California.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The audience was led in the Pledge of
Allegiance by Council Member Werner.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Harmony, Herrera,
Werner Mayor Pro Tem Huff and Mayor
Ansari.
Also present were Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Frank Usher,
Assistant City Manager; Michael Jenkins, City Attorney; George Wentz, City
Engineer; Jim DeStefano, Community Development Director; Bob Rose,
Community Services Director and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS,
ETC.:
3.1 Certificates of Recognition were presented to the members of the
D.B. High School Academic Decathlon Gold Medal team winners, San
Gabriel Valley and Silver Medal Team winners, Eastern Region, 14th
Annual Los Angeles County 1995 Academic Decathlon.
3.2 A Certificate of Recognition was presented to D.B. resident Dorothy
Bordanave, author and co-founder of "Diamond Bar Friends of the
Library."
3.3 A City Tile was presented to Carol Herrera for her 16 years of service
as Board Member of the Walnut Unified School District.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Susan Amaya, 20630 Gartel Dr., Walnut,
introduced herself as a candidate for Assembly in the 60th District and
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invited all D.B. residents to her campaign kick-off party on January 25, 1996
at the home of Sarah and Rodrigo Palacias, 755 Trotter, Walnut.
Mark Gomez, Charles Myer, Ko-Hsin Ku, Soune Sien, D.B. High School
students, introduced their organization "P.E.A.C.E. Pack" which means
"People Excited About a Cleaner Earth" and asked for the City Council's
support.
Don Schad, 1824 Shaded Wood Rd., asked the City Council to support a
Resolution supporting an anti-smoking plan.
M/Ansari requested staff to review the possibility of supporting an anti-
smoking plan and if the City had been notified of the plan.
5. COUNCIL COMMENTS: C/Harmony.wished the City Council good
luck on their trip to Sacramento.
C/Herrera congratulated Joe Moran and all D.B. High School students that
represented D.B. in the Academic Decathlon. In regard to the Wildlife
Corridor Conservation Authority, she reported on the January 10, 1996
meeting. The Wildlife Conservancy expressed concerns regarding House —
of Representative Bill HR1280 that would affect the Puente/Chino Hills
National Heritage and asked for support of the Council and residents. She
also reported that she would be attending meetings in Sacramento
discussing matters with members of the Legislature in regard to the traffic
problem.
With regard to HR1280, CM/Belanger reported that the first workshop to
acquaint residents on this bill will be held on February 1, 1996, 7:00 p.m., at
Heritage Park.
MPT/Huff reported that he attended a meeting to brief Assy. Miller regarding
State funding for the 57/60 Interchange. Further, during the trip to
Sacramento, Sen. Mountjoy will also be briefed regarding these funds.
M/Ansari explained that during their meetings in Sacramento, the top
discussion will be the 57/60/71 corridor and that Congressman Kim agreed
to do everything that he can to influence the Transportation Commission and
any other entities to get funding approved. She also reported that CDBG
funds were discussed with Congressman Kim. With regard to the
Community Newsletter, she announced that a new issue is being distributed
which includes an article regarding "Safety Alert for Electrical Wiring" and
what residents can do.
C/Werner asked staff to report on a memo regarding the update on the
power outage that occurred today.
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DPWD/Liu reported that Southern California Edison advised that there would
be a power outage today due to a change in transformers located at the
intersection of Lemon and Golden Springs.
6. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
6.1 PLANNING COMMISSION - January 22, 1996 - 7:00 p.m., AQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
6.2 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - January 25, 1996 - 7:00
p.m., AQMD Board Hearing Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
6.3 COL TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE - January 31, 1996 -
6:30 p.m., Heritage Park, 2900 S. Brea Canyon Dr.
6.4 CITY COUNCIL MEETING- February 6, 1996 - 6:30 p.m., AQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Wemer moved, MPT/Huff seconded to
approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Agenda Item 7.1. With
the following Roll Call vote, motion carried:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, Herrera, Werner,
MPT/Huff, M/Ansari
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
7.2 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER -dated January 16, 1996 in the
amount of $159,312.84.
7.3 ACCEPTED NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR GRAND AVENUE
STREET REHABILITATION, TRAFFIC SIGNAL
SYNCHRONIZATION, AND INTERSECTION MODIFICATION
PROJECT BETWEEN GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE AND THE SAN
BERNARDINO COUNTY LINE - accepted work performed by Gentry
Brothers, Inc., and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of
Completion and release any retention amounts.
7.4 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 96-03: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AUTHORIZING
THE RELEASE OF THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT SERVICES TO PREPARE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR ADA IMPROVEMENTS AND TOT LOT
DRAINAGE CORRECTION AT PETERSON PARK.
7.5 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 96-04: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING THE
REVISED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PHASE II A.D.A.
MODIFICATIONS AT MAPLE HILL PARK IN THE CITY OF
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DIAMOND BAR AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS.
7.6 AWARDED CONTRACT FOR INSPECTION SERVICES FOR PHASE
II OF MAPLE HILL PARK ADA RETRO -FIT PROJECT - to D & J
Engineering, the City's current Building & Safety inspector, for
inspection services for Phase II of Maple Hill Park ADA Retro -fit
Project, in an amount not to exceed $4,250.
7.7 APPROVED CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO ADD NEW LOCATION
TO WEED CONTROUSIDEWALK AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE
CONTRACT - Landscape West, Inc. and authorized the City Manager
to sign the change order in an amount not to exceed $824.
MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR:
7.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of December 9, 1995 -
continued to next meeting.
M/Ansari requested that the tapes and notes be reviewed in regard
to the tie vote drawing. —
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
9. OLD BUSINESS:
9.1 RESOLUTION NO. 96-05 & 96-06: RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING
AND SUPPORTING THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR GENERAL PLAN
- C/Werner suggested adding dates showing the beginning and
ending of the Council's public hearings regarding the General Plan.
He also asked that the same wording be inserted in 'Whereas, the
City Council conducted 17 public meetings..."
C/Harmony stated that he views the initiative General Plan with great
concern even though he is dissatisfied with the current Plan that the
City is working under.
CfWerner advised that the General Plan process took place over a
five-year period. He stated that he is not 100% happy with this
General Plan either; however, it provides the basic fundamentals. He
requested the support of the City Council.
C/Werner moved, MPT/Huff seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
96-05 entitled: A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING AND SUPPORTING
THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR GENERAL PLAN and RESOLUTION
NO. 96-06, an amended version of the original Resolution.
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M/Ansari expressed concerns over map and deed restrictions and
any unwise geotechnical development. She requested the residents
to stay involved with the General Plan and any changes made in the
future to it. She also expressed concern that the initiative current
General Plan requires a public vote every time there is a change.
MPT/Huff agreed with C/Harmony's comments in that Mr. Maxwell's
General Plan version is flawed and that the City needs a balance
between country living and economic development. If its the people's
choice for country living, then they are telling businesses that they do
not want economic growth. He cautioned that taxes may need to be
increased if everything can't be kept in balance.
C/Herrera supported adoption of the Resolution and felt that people
signed the initiative petitions not knowing that this General Plan
would be going on the ballot but rather that this petition would save
Tonner Canyon. She agreed with MPT/Huff that there needs to be an
equal balance in order to bring in revenue to replace what the City
will be missing.
On Resolution No. 96-05, the original Resolution, motion carried by
the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Herrera, Werner, MPT/Huff,
M/Ansari
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony
C/Werner moved, seconded by MPT/Huff to adopt Resolution No. 96-
06 and add the following wording to title of the Resolution: "...And
Urging A Vote Against the Initiative Measure D." With the following
Roll Call vote, motion carried:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Herrera, Werner, MPT/Huff
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, M/Ansari
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
9.2 ORDINANCE NO. 01(1996): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR DECLARING A NEED
FOR A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO FUNCTION IN THE CITY
OF DIAMOND BAR - CM/Belanger reported that redevelopment is a
strategy recommended in each version of the General Plan as a tool
for the community to enhance the economic and physical environment
through the redevelopment process. He recommended that Council
establish a redevelopment agency for the purpose of providing a legal
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entity with which the City can enter into an agreement for funding
necessary studies to determine the feasibility of redevelopment. He
advised that the second reading of this Ordinance would occur on
February 6, 1996 and then the redevelopment agency would become
effective 30 days thereafter.
M/Ansari asked if the agency can be terminated at any time. Further,
if the study is performed with City funds without establishing a
redevelopment agency and then an agency is wanted, can the City
recoup the funds for the study.
CM/Belanger advised that the agency can be terminated at any time
and the agency would not continue with its efforts. At this point and
time, no one is in a position to say with any certainty that
redevelopment is feasible. He confirmed that the City could not
recoup any funds if the study was performed without a redevelopment
agency.
In response to C/Herrera, CM/Belanger explained that the first
reading of the Ordinance would be tonight, second reading would be
February 6, 1996 and the Ordinance would be in effect 30 days —
thereafter. Further, staff will solicit RFP's which will determine the
time frame in which the study will be performed and completed.
C/Harmony asked if this request for establishment of a redevelopment
agency was requested by the City Manager or if it was a continuation
of C/Werner's request.
CM/Belanger advised that members of the Council have indicated an
interest as recommended by staff.
C/Harmony stated that the City initiated a preliminary study for a
redevelopment agency when it was first founded and paid for it out of
City revenues. He asked for the results of that study.
CM/Belanger advised that the study proceeded to a formative stage
at which time the Council terminated the relationship with the
consultant and did not proceed any further. He stated that staff really
did not proceed to a conclusion in terms of redevelopment. With
regard to increments and devaluation of property, he explained that
the establishment of an agency does not establish base line in terms
of tolling the property tax in relationship to other taxing agencies and --
would not occur until Council decides through a very complex process
to establish project areas. Only after project areas are established
does the implementation process to create begin. Whatever the
property tax is at that point in time is the base line. Any value created
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on the property thereafter is tax increment.
M/Ansari stated that she is in favor of establishing a redevelopment
agency because of a pro -active role the City will be taking in
development.
C/Werner clarified that this recommendation was continued from last
year and held over until the new Council were advised of this matter.
He asked that Council support the concept because the City is in
need of increasing revenues and attracting a more economic
development.
In response to C/Harmony, CM/Belanger advised that there is no
estimate on the cost of a study at this time; however, staff s
recommendation is to solicit proposals. $100,000 has been budgeted
in the past for economic development.
C/Harmony stated that the last redevelopment study cost
approximately $20,000 for a two-week process. He stated that he is
against using redevelopment funds for development of Tonner
Canyon's highway and Sandstone Canyon or any other development
that would not pertain to the City.
M/Ansari agreed with C/Harmony's concerns.
MPT/Huff stated that he would not like to see the City displace faithful
merchants and suggested that the report focus on the Grand/Golden
Springs commercial area.
C/Werner reported that he did not recommend the use of any
particular funds for development of any highways.
C/Herrera moved, seconded by C/Werner to approve First Reading
by title only of Ordinance No. 01(1996): AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR DECLARING A
NEED FOR A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO FUNCTION IN THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. With the following Roll Call vote, motion
carried:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Herrera, Werner, MPT/Huff,
M/Ansari
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
9.3 REORGANIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - M/Ansari
reported that a survey was completed of neighboring cities regarding
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their agenda formatloutlines. She expressed concern that some
Council members were speaking too long and she felt that the
Council Comments should be limited to five minutes.
MPT/Huff requested that Council Comments be placed at the end of
the Agenda and limited to five minutes; suggested placing a "Greeter"
outside of the auditorium to greet newcomers and give them the
procedures of the meeting, and throughout the community have
specific areas where the public can make their comments and/or
recommendations to Council without having to be at the meeting. He
further suggested reinstating the invocation after the Pledge of
Allegiance.
C/Werner agreed with MPT/Huffs recommendations but did not
support reinstatement of the invocation. He suggested that if Council
Comments are placed at the end of the agenda, then Public
Comments should also be placed at the end. Rather than changing
the agenda, he suggested that the Mayor use her authority to
exercise discretion in limiting or grouping the Public Comment as well
as give her the authority to suspend Public Comment to the end of the
agenda there is a lot of business that needs to be addressed.
C/Herrera recommended the following changes: Council Comments
be placed at the end of the agenda and limited to five minutes, allow
a maximum of 1/2 hour on Public Comments, and provide supporting
documents for upcoming agendas to the Council two weeks prior to
that meeting.
C/Harmony stated that Public and Council Comments are the most
important events during Council meetings. He did not support any
change to the agenda; however, he would support limiting Council
Comments to five minutes as well as reinstatement of the invocation.
He supported the idea of a "Greeter" at the entrance of the auditorium
with two or three complete agenda packets with all supporting
documents available for public inspection.
M/Ansari supported the flexibility of being able to move the agenda
around and indicated that she is fine either way if Council wanted to
reinstate the invocation.
C/Herrera asked if approval of the agenda would be appropriate in
order to provide the Council with more flexibility in taking items that
are needed on a rush basis.
CM/Belanger advised that approval of the agenda is not a required
policy and the agenda is taken as the agenda is proposed.
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Max Maxwell, 3211 Bent Twig Ln., supported Council's ideas and
suggested that the Agenda start Public Comments at 9:00 p.m. to
10:00 p.m. and/or at the end of the agenda.
Tom Van Winkle expressed frustration that the public does not get
feedback from Council when the public speaks and persons often
have to wait two weeks before having a chance to rebut Council
Comments. He suggested that the council make their comments in
the beginning of each agenda item so that the public knows the
Council's point of view for the publics' comments.
With regard to Mr. Van Winkle's comments, Steve Nice, Rising Star
Dr., agreed with the frustration of not knowing the direction Council
is headed in. He suggested that not so many items be placed on the
agenda and to leave Public Comments at the front of the agenda.
MPT/Huff read a letter from Wanda Tanaka dated December 6, 1996
which suggested that Public Comments and Council Comments be
placed at the end of the meeting. With regard to C/Harmony's
suggestions, he supported having two -three full sets of the agenda
— with backup data available for the public.
C/Harmony suggested that during Public Comments, if any of the
public has questions, staff should respond at that time.
With regard to Mr. Nice's comments, C/Herrera agreed that the
agenda needs to pace the meeting in a better way and asked Council
if they wanted to consider limiting the time for any particular agenda
topic.
C/Werner suggested that M/Ansari discuss all of the above
suggestions with the City Manager and staff and come back and
present a proposal to Council.
With consensus of Council, M/Ansari stated that she would take all
comments under consideration and discuss the matter with the City
Manager and staff for preparation of a proposal.
10. NEW BUSINESS:
10.1 ORDINANCE NO. 02(1996) - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REPEALING
ORDINANCE 02(1990) AND ORDINANCE 02A (1990) AS
HERETOFORE ADOPTED AND REVISING CHAPTER 8.16, TITLE
8 OF THE DIAMOND BAR MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING
REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS RELATING TO THE
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COLLECTION, RECYCLING, TRANSPORTATION, AND DISPOSAL
OF SOLID WASTE, RECYCLABLE AND COMPOSTABLE
MATERIALS - Ass't. to CWButzlaff reported that in 1990, Council
adopted an Ordinance creating standards and regulations for solid
waste collection and disposal. He stated that staffs current
commendation included changes to the Ordinance such as extending
the time period by which recyclable materials can be stored from one
to two weeks, eliminating the requirement for fingerprinting of
permitted employees, eliminating the requirement for a revokable
cash deposit of $20,000 and modifying the requirements of certain
"no charge" collection services currently provided by the permitted
haulers.
In response to C/Harmony, Ass't
probably make the competition
restrictions are being lifted.
to CM/Butzlaff stated that it will
greater because some of the
Tom Van Winkle asked if there had been any discussion on getting
the current two trash haulers to pick up on the same day in any given
neighborhood.
Ass't. to CM/Butzlaff explained that this became an issue a year ago
when Western Waste Industries decided to change their collection
schedule from one day a week to five. Staff met with Western Waste
on numerous occasions to discuss changing back to one day a week;
however, Western continued with a five day collection schedule. The
Council has the authority, under Section 8.16.050, to regulate by
Resolution the days of the week and the hours of collection of the
permittee.
WAnsari announced that since she and MPT/Huff were on the MRF
sub -committee, they will work with staff and the waste haulers to
change the day for trash collection.
C/Werner moved, seconded by C/Herrera to waive full reading and
approve first reading of ORDINANCE NO. 02(1996) entitled: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR REPEALING ORDINANCE 02(1990) AND ORDINANCE 02A
(1990) AS HERETOFORE ADOPTED AND REVISING CHAPTER
8.16, TITLE 8 OF THE DIAMOND BAR MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS RELATING TO
THE COLLECTION, RECYCLING, TRANSPORTATION, AND
DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE, RECYCLABLE AND
COMPOSTABLE MATERIALS. With the following Roll Call vote,
motion carried:
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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, Herrera, Werner,
MPT/Huff, M/Ansari
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
10.2 CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION -LIMITATION - CM/Belanger reported
that study of this matter was requested by members of the Council.
In response to C/Werner, CM/Belanger clarified that the restriction
would limit donations to $500 per individual.
In response to C/Harmony's question regarding Prop. 73 regarding
mass mailings, CA/Jenkins advised that there are prohibitions and
regulations and State laws in regard to what types of mass mailings
may go out to more than 200 persons at public expense and under
what circumstances council members names and pictures may or may
not appear in those mass mailings. With respect to campaign
contributions, Prop. 73 was stricken by the courts and is not in effect.
Constitutional rules regarding campaign contribution limits are as
follows: 1) it is constitutional and lawful for a local agency in
California to impose limits on contributions to campaigns by
individuals, by pats, to candidates, or to independent organizations;
2) it is unconstitutional to control total overall expenditures by
candidates running for office.
In response to C/Harmony, CA/Jenkins advised that he will have to
report back on the rationale of the Federal Courts that struck most of
the provisions regarding campaign contributions.
C/Harmony asked how photocopying, mailings, etc. is regulated in
dollar amounts.
CA/Jenkins stated that if the contribution consists of producing,
printing, mailing a campaign piece, that is a non -monetary type of
contribution which would be subject to regulation and reportable.
CM/Belanger explained that statutes currently in place and enforced
by the Fair Political Practices Commission is the law which the City
of D.B. follows. A complaint would have to be made to either the
FPPC or District Attorney. If Council chooses to set up a local law for
campaign contribution regulations, then the responsibility for any laws
— broken would be handled locally. This local law will only apply to
municipal campaigns.
MPT/Huff felt that the Ordinance should remain simple but that limits
should be placed on how much comes into a campaign. He
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volunteered to be on the subcommittee for this issue.
Steve Nice, Rising Star Dr., felt that, when there is an election,
everyone should be on a level playing field. He also volunteered as
a participant on the subcommittee.
C/Werner stated that staff does not need to get anymore involved
with this issue. There are regulations under the Government Code
and the City should stay out of enforcing campaign limits.
MPT/Huff asked C/Werner if he would be opposed to restricting an
elected official from voting for two years on a project proposed by an
individual who donated $2,000 or more to that official's campaign.
C/Werner stated that he has no problem with that issue; however,
time limits should be discussed.
CA/Jenkins reported that, State law, the receipt of a political
contribution in whatever amount does not create a conflict of interest.
In response to C/Werner regarding enforcement, CA/Jenkins advised
that if it's a criminal act, then it would be enforced by the District
Attorney or a designated City Prosecutor. If the City has an
ordinance regulating any aspect of campaign limits/contribution limits,
it is the City's responsibility to enforce, prosecute and advise the City
Attorney.
M/Ansari stated that this issue comes up every election and an ad
hoc committee is needed for public comments.
CA/Jenkins reviewed the District Attorney's duties in prosecuting
candidates that have broken the law and he advised that it should
never be up to the Council to take this type of matter into closed
session and choose to prosecute someone for breaking campaign
laws.
As a result of CA/Jenkins' comments, MPT/Huff agreed with
C/Werner to remain with current laws for campaign contribution
limitations. He requested that his name be withdrawn from the ad-hoc
committee.
With consensus of Council, this matter was tabled until the next —
election.
10.3 DISCUSSION RE: APPOINTMENT OF EX -OFFICIO YOUTH
MEMBERS ON TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION, PARKS &
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RECREATION AND PLANNING COMMISSIONS FROM THE
POMONA AND WALNUT VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTS -
CM/Belanger advised that this matter was requested by Council for
discussion and determining the membership of the Council's various
commissions.
M/Ansari stated that, in speaking with other cities, she learned that
they had youth members on some commissions which brought a
different perspective to the committees and a different public
viewpoint.
MPT/Huff asked how would these persons be chosen and what age.
He suggested that the Commissions' input is needed before any
decisions are made. He stated that he is in favor of incorporating our
youth into our local government.
C/Harmony commented that he is not opposed to paying a small
stipend.
Mike Goldenberg, Parks & Recreation Commission, stated that none
of the commissioners that he is currently working with has any
problems with getting ideas from the youth or anyone; however, he
felt that if room were provided for youth, then other groups within the
City would expect the same.
C/Wemer complimented WAnsari for the idea of providing local youth
with more city government involvement but agreed that Commission
input should be obtained prior to the Council's decision. In addition,
he suggested, as an alternative, a career day for youth.
With consensus of Council, this matter was referred to the
Commissions.
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS: In regard to the Christmas tree pick up program,
M/Ansari announced that staff contacted both permitted waste companies to
discuss their current operations for collection. Each company indicated that
they normally send a separate vehicle to collect trees; however, they may
occasionally come upon a tree that is contaminated with flocking, stands,
etc. and cannot be used by the landfill operator; therefore, a regular waste
hauler may pick it up.
12. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to discuss, M/Ansari adjourned
the meeting at 9:46 p.m. in memory of Harry Goldenberg.
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ATTEST:
Mayor
LY D{: EURGESS, City Clerk