HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/04/1996 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
JUNE 4, 1996
BUDGET WORK SESSION
WAnsari called the budget session to order at 4:32 P.M.
CM/Belanger gave an overview of the projected revenue and
expenditures for the next fiscal year and summarized the impact of the
loss of City revenue from State subventions beginning in 1997.
Following a question and answer period regarding the proposed budget,
M/Ansari adjourned the Work Session at 6:20 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Ansari called the meeting to
order at 6:37 p.m. in the SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive,
Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Red Calkins. The colors were presented by Ganesha High School
JROTC.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Harmony, Herrera,
Werner, Mayor Pro Tem Huff, Mayor Ansari.
Also present were Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager, Frank Usher,
Assistant City Manager Michael Jenkins, City Attorney; George Wentz,
Public Works Director, James DeStefano, Community Development
Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director and Lynda Burgess,
City Clerk.
M/Ansari welcomed Deputy Brett Bodenstatt, new Team Leader for the
Walnut Sheriffs Department.
Deputy Bodenstatt stated he had been with the Walnut Sheriffs
Department for 14 years and that he was pleased to be Diamond Bar's
new Team Leader and looked forward to meeting with each Council
Member.
M/Ansari reminded everyone that a Town Hall Meeting will be held June
22, 1996 at Heritage Park from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Walnut Sheriff
Department representatives will be present to address citizens' concerns.
2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS;
2. 1.1 Presented a Certificate of Recognition to resident Ron Hock for his
civic awareness.
2.1.2 Presented a City Tile to Sue Sisk, outgoing President, Diamond
Ranch High School Booster Club. C/Herrera, on behalf of the
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Pomona Unified School District Board of Trustees and
Superintendent, presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mrs.
Sisk for her efforts in support of the High School project. Steve
Tamays, on behalf of Assemblyman Miller and Senator Mountjoy,
also presented her with a Certificate of Recognition.
2.2.1 Presented a Certificate of Recognition to Rudy Sanchez, Owner of
Rudy's Barber Shop, the oldest business (33 years) in Diamond
Bar.
2.2.2 Presented a Certificate of Recognition to R. B. Morriss on behalf of
Bio -Genesis Tech International.
2.2.3 Presented a City Tile to the Leroy Haynes Foundation in
recognition of its 50th Anniversary. Eva Brooks, Senior
Development Officer, accepted the Tile on behalf of the
Foundation.
2.5 Proclaimed June 2-8, 1996 as "Management Week in America."
2.6 Proclaimed June 14, 1996 as "National Flag Day." M/Ansari
announced that the City's first Flag Day ceremony would be held at
City Hall on June 14, 1996 at 8:00 a.m.
2.3 Presented Certificates of Recognition to winners of the D. B. Junior
Women's Club Spelling Bee Contest: 1 st Place, Christy Bagaygay;
2nd Place, Bobby Zulo; 3rd Place, Megan Zero. All winners attend ^'
Diamond Point Elementary School.
2.4 CM/Belanger stated that the City's Finance Department previously
received an award for financial reporting excellence from the
California Municipal Finance Officers Association. The Finance
Department has also received an award from the National
Organization of Government Finance Officers and CM/Belanger
thanked Linda Magnuson, Joann Gitmed and Lorraine Taylor for
their continuing excellence in dispatching the duties of their
respective positions for the City.
2.7 Lorbeer Middle School students presented a Science Project video
entitled "Humans' Influence on the Sycamore Canyon Stream".
CM/Belanger stated the city recently entered into an agreement
with Roberts Institute of Claremont Colleges to have next year's
Masters Program class undertake an evaluation of the Sycamore
Canyon stream and design a filtration system in the area
addressed by the Lorbeer Middle School students. In addition, Mr.
Arciero is required to mitigate three acres of riparian habitat at
Sycamore Canyon Park He welcomed the student's input.
M/Ansari thanked the students and teachers and presented each
with a City pin.
2.8 Presented a Certificate of Recognition and a City insignia watch to
Intern Alon Kupferman for his research with respect to Ex -officio
Youth Members for City Commissions. Intern Kupferman
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presented his findings to the City Council.
CMBelanger stated that Mr. Kupferman is the D.B.H.S. United
Student Body President and was the first student referred to the
City by the Regional Occupation Independent Study Program. He
thanked Mr. Kupferman for his excellent work and contribution to
the City.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Dezi Nebedum invited the public to
attend a Democratic Club -sponsored picnic at Covina Park, Badillo
Avenue & Fourth Street, Covina, on Saturday, June 8, 1996 from 10:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Oscar Law thanked Council for the get well card. He reminded the
Council that the senior citizens still want a building and requested that the
matter be placed on a future agenda. He offered suggestions for securing
senior citizen facilities at no cost to the city.
Kim Cleveland, D.B.H.S. American Government teacher, stated that she
was present to support Alon Kupferman. She encouraged the Council to
appoint ex -officio youth members to City Commissions.
Mary Heknat asked Council to consider constructing a community
swimming pool.
Tom Ortiz requested Council to investigate and initiate mitigation
measures for traffic congestion at the City's schools.
Emily Chiu stated that she supported having ex -officio youth members
appointed to City Commissions.
4. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
4.1 Planning Commission - June 10, 1996 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
4.2 Traffic & Transportation Commission - June 13, 1996 - SCAQMD
Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
4.3 Walnut Sheriff's Station Open House - June 15, 1996 -10:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m., Valley Blvd. and Grand Ave.
4.3 City Council Meeting - June 18, 1996 - 6:30 p.m. SCAQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
4.4 Town Hall Meeting - June 22, 1996 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon -
Heritage Park Community Center, 2900 S. Brea Canyon Rd.
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CONSENT CALENDAR: MPT/Huff moved, C/Wemer seconded, to
approve the Consent Calendar. With the following Roll Call vote, motion
carried (C/Harmony abstained from approval of Items 5.11 and 5.12):
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, Herrera, Werner,
MPT/Huff, M/Ansari
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
5.1 RECEIVED & FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES:
5. 1.1 Regular Meeting of April 8, 1996.
5.1.2 Regular Meeting of April 22, 1996.
5.1.3 Regular Meeting of May 13, 1996.
5.2 RECEIVED & FILED TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
MINUTES - Regular Meeting of April 11, 1996.
5.3 RECEIVED AND FILED PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES:
5.3.1 Regular Meeting of March 28, 1996.
5.3.2 Regular Meeting of April 25, 1996.
5.4 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - June 4, 1996 in the amount of
$719,080.31.
5.5 RECEIVED & FILED TREASURER'S REPORT - for April, 1996.
5.6 DENIED CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - Filed by Amish Patel May 17, 1996
and referred the matter for further action to the City's Risk Manager,
Carl Warren & Co.
5.7 APPROVED NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF NEW SIDEWALKS ALONG DIAMOND BAR. BOULEVARD
BETWEEN GOLDRUSH DRIVE AND GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE,
HIGHLAND VALLEY ROAD AND TEMPLE AVENUE, ADJACENT TO
SYCAMORE CANYON PARK, CROOKED CREEK DRIVE AND
COLD SPRINGS LANE, AND SHADOW CANYON DRIVE AND
SUGARPINE PLACE - Accepted the work performed by D. R. Schmidt
and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion and
release any retention amounts 35 days after recordation date.
5.8 RELEASED CASH DEPOSIT IN LIEU OF GRADING BOND
(FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE, LABOR & MATERIALS) FOR 23504
RIDGELINE ROAD. (UNITECH ENGINEERING, INC.) - Approved
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exoneration of Bond No. 1000536335 in the amount of $3,060
deposited with General Bank on December 2, 1994 and directed the
City Clerk to notify the Principal and Surety of this action.
5.9 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 96.40: A RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SUNSET CROSSING ROAD
STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT FROM STATE ROUTE 57 TO
GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE IN SAID CITY, AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS.
5.10 APPROVED BUDGET ADJUSTMENT AND AWARD OF CONTRACT
FOR PREPARATION OF 'A COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT
CODE - In the amount of $91,000 and award a contract to Urban
Design Studio representing a consulting team which includes the
firms of Crawford Multari and staff, and Jacobson and Wack, to
provide consulting services to assist the Planning Division in
preparation of the Comprehensive Development Code in an amount
not to exceed $100,800.
5.11 AWARDED CONTRACT FOR REVEGETATION MONITORING FOR
TRACT NO. 47851 - with Michael Brandman Associates in the
amount of $36,575. (C/Harmony abstained from voting on this
matter.)
5.12 AWARDED CONTRACT TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES FOR VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 50314 - with
Michael Brandman Associates in the amount of $44,000. (C/Harmony
abstained from voting on this matter.)
5.13 (A) APPROVED AMENDMENT NUMBER FOUR TO THE JOINT
EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, THE CITIES OF ARCADIA,
AZUSA, BALDWIN PARK, BRADBURY, CLAREMONT,
COVINA, DIAMOND BAR, DUARTE, EL MONTE,
GLENDORA, INDUSTRY, IRWINDALE, LA VERNE,
MONROVIA, POMONA, SAN DIMAS, SOUTH EL MONTE,
TEMPLE CITY, WALNUT, AND WEST COVINA TO CLARIFY
BOARD MEMBER TERMS AND TO EXPAND ZONE
OPTIONS FOR DESIGNATION OF SECRETARY OF THE
BOARD, TREASURER, AND CONTROLLER OF THE ZONE.
(B) APPROVED AMENDMENT NUMBER FIVE TO THE JOINT
EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, THE CITIES OF ARCADIA,
AZUSA, BALDWIN PARK, BRADBURY, CLAREMONT,
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COVINA, DIAMOND BAR, DUARTE, EL MONTE,
GLENDORA, INDUSTRY, IRWINDALE, LA VERNE,
MONROVIA, POMONA, SAN DIMAS, SOUTH EL MONTE,
TEMPLE CITY, WALNUT, AND WEST COVINA TO INCLUDE
THE CITY OF LA PUENTE IN THE FOOTHILL TRANSIT
ZONE.
Authorized Mayor Pro Tem Robert S. Huff to execute the
consent forms as the City's delegate to Foothill Transit.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
6.1 RESOLUTION NO. 96-41: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ESTABLISHING THE PARKING
PENALTY SCHEDULE FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS, LATE
PAYMENT PENALTIES, ADMINISTRATIVE FEES AND RELATED
CHARGES FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS, AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 93-62 - In response to M/Ansari, CM/Belanger
explained that the City receives 100% of the parking fees less
administrative charges for processing citations. The City contracts —
with Judicial Data Systems on a "per parking" fee basis. In addition,
the City pays an hourly rate when a violator appeals the fine before
a hearing officer. The City nets approximately 90-95% of the penalty.
Annual revenue projected for fiscal year 1996-1997 is $85,000.
In response to MPT/Huff, CMIBelarnger also stated that all items listed
below "Diamond Bar Ordinance No. 4 (1990)" relate to an adopted
ordinance for enforcement of large trucks only. Other charges relate
to private trailers. Parking enforcement is primarily carried out by law
enforcement officials on an observation basis rather than a complaint
basis. In cities that have overnight parking ordinances, individuals
who have reasonable and legitimate reasons for not being able to
park off of the street can appy for a permit to park in the street. If the
appropriate decal is displayed on the vehicle, it will not be ticketed.
He suggested a similar system could be initiated by the City for
disconnected trailers that might be parked in the street area for a
specific reason and for a limited time period. Further, the City could
adopt its own Code Sections for specific parking designations and
establish penalties accordingly.
M/Ansari opened the Public Hearing.
There being no testimony offered, WAnsari closed the Public
Hearing.
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C/Wemer moved, seconded by WAnsan, to adopt Resolution No. 96-
41 establishing the Parking Penalty Schedule for Parking Violations,
Late Payment Penalties, Admini strative ee93-62.
Car harges
for Parking Violations, and Repealing Resolution
carried unanimously by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - HHaarmony,' Heginner,
MPT/Huff
Ansari
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
7. OLD BUSINESS:
7.1 REDRRB' NDIAON THE SOUTH SIDE OF FOUNTAIN SPRINGS
MOND
FROM
ROAD F BAR BOULEVARD TOCROOKED CREEK
DRIVE.
CANBelanger recommended that Council consider and incorporate
removal of portions of the southerly red curb on Fountain Springs
Road from Rising Star Dr. to Crooked Creek Dr. with the upcoming
elevation study by DKS Associates. The Traffic & Transportation
Commission recommended that the red curb on the south side of
Fountain Springs Road between D.B. Blvd. and Crooked Creek Dr.
be removed.
CDD/DeSt6WW responded to LAJM ri that the two-story commercial
office building located on D.B. Blvd. at Fountain Springs Rd. was
approved by the County in 1988. In accordance with the L.A. Zoning
Code, 27 parking spaces ware required to accommodate the
development. The applicant agreed to construct 27 parking spaces
per the building permit requirement. Since that time, the applicant
has added four City -approved parking spaces, for a total of 31
approved spaces. Building owner and manager Dr. Frank Cho
determines appropriate tenancy for the property. Staff has worked
with Dr. Cho to assist in providing adequate parking and tenancy for
the building. The dance studio has been conditioned to limit
necessary parking. Staff has observed 6-12 vacant parking spaces
within the shopping center on various days of the week during regular
business hours. A Taekwondo facility was denied a Permit last year
because the application was in opposition to the designated uses of
— the center. Approximately one year ago, Dr. Cho contacted the
Country Hills Towne Center property manager and no solution was
reached with respect to shared parking facilities.
In response to CAA1WW, CDD/DeStefano stated that no Conditional
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Use Permit exists for this property. The property complies with the
zoning based upon the date and approval of the application and
construction of the facility. The conflict is with the management of the
facility and the tenants that are being allowed to lease the facility.
Staff believes that the building is in compliance with current zoning
standards.
In response to C/Wemer, PWD/Wentz reported that the red curbing
along Fountain Springs Rd. from D.B. Blvd. to Crooked Creek Dr. was
recommended as a result of the DKS Associates Neighborhood
Traffic Study and that approximately five parking spaces would be
gained by removing the red curbing from the south side of Fountain
Springs Dr. from Dr.. Cho's building driveway to Crooked Creek Dr.
Dr. Frank Cho stated that he had not received notice of the
installation of red curbing from the driveway entrance to his building
on Fountain Springs Rd. to Cold Springs Ln. He further stated that
the red curbing presents a hardship to the patrons of the dance studio
which leases space in his building. He appealed to Council to
remove the red curbing on both sides of Fountain Springs Rd. from
the driveway of his building west to the Country Hills Towne Center
ingress/egress.
In response to MPT/Huff, Dr. Cho stated he called the Country Hills
Towne Center management office four times requesting to speak to
the owner and had received no response. He further stated that he
had not attempted to reach the new owners of the center. He
indicated that he had an easement from his property to the Country
Hills Towne Center property.
C/Harmony asked Dr. Cho why he had not installed a stairway from
the rear of his building to the parking lot. Dr. Cho explained that it .
would cost him too much to construct such stairway.
Martha Bruske asked Council to consider the cost of the
Neighborhood Traffic Study in their decision. In her opinion,
businesses should provide adequate parking and should not be
allowed to park on residential streets. If a building owner leases
space to a business that requires more parking than is allocated
under his Conditional Use Permit, he should be required to cancel the
lease. She requested that Council enforce the current red curbing.
Don Gravdahl suggested that the matter be referred back to the
Planning Commission to determine whether the building is being
utilized in the manner outlined in the original building application. He
further suggested that other buildings in the City provide inadequate
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parking for their current business uses and may be out of compliance
with the original CUP.
Craig Clute, 21217 Fountain Springs Rd., stated that he could assist
Dr. Cho in contacting Carol Kamo, M & H Properties. He concurred
with Mr. Gravdahl that the City may be setting a precedent by
allowing business parking on residential streets.
Steve Nice stated that he supported removing the red curbing;
however, he did not believe business parking on residential streets
should be a permanent solution to Dr. Cho's lack of business parking.
Dr. John Fonmin, tenant in Dr. Cho's building, stated that his patients
have complained about the lack of parking available to them. He
asked Council to remove the red outing if the removal would not
create a safety hazard.
C/Wemer ipxpressed concern regarding discrepancies between the
staff report and Dr. Cho's testimony. The staff report states the
property does not comply with the City's parking standards. However,
staff says the building does comply. The matter may be reconciled
through the "shared use" parking consideration. He asked what Code
staff used to reconcile the discrepancy. 41 parking spaces are
required and only 31 are provided. Secondly, the doctors are
indicating they need additional parking spaces and the staff report
indicates that on numerous visits to the site, 9-24 parking spaces
were observed to be empty. He asked staff if an oversight prevented
Dr. Cho from receiving a notice of impending action. He further
stated that Dr. Cho requested that the red curbing be removed from
a commercial frontage that is in front of another business and not in
front of his building. As a matter of record, he indicated that Dr. Cho's
building is a standalone building and not part of the Country Hills
Towne Center.
M/Ansari expressed concern that the Country Hills Towne Center
should be notified regarding any pending changes and that the
Neighborhood Traffic Study should be completed prior to any
changes. She suggested consideration of a stairway between Dr.
Cho's property and the Country Hills Towne Center property.
C/Harmony stated that it is important for the City to assist businesses
while providing for public safety. He agreed with Mr. Gravdahl that'
allmng business parking on residential streets could set a precedent
and reiterated that there are several buildings throughout the City
with such circumstances. The red curbing is an integral part of the
Neighborhood Traffic Study which was approved by the Traffic &
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Transportation Commission. In his opinion, Dr. Cho can build the
stairway immediately. He suggested the City err on the side of public
safety.
MPT/Huff reminded C/Harmony that staff recommended the red
curbing be retained. Traffic & Transportation recommended 41 that
the red curbing be lifted. He indicated he would like Dr. Cho to
exercise diligence in leasing space to certain kinds of businesses that
might require additional parking.
CDD/DeStefano indicated that a full investigation of this matter would
be required in order to respond to Council's concerns.
C/Herrera suggested that the matter -be continued. She favored
removing the red curbing on the south side of Fountain Springs Rd.
as a temporary measure and suggested that the businesses in Dr.
Cho's building consider staggering their hours of operation to relieve
the parking situation. She further suggested that staff assist Dr. Cho
in negotiating with the Country Hills Towne Center to build a stairway
between the two properties as a permanent solution to the parking —
situation. She indicated that the business owners should mandate
employees to park in the Country Hills Towne Center parking lot and
leave Dr. Cho's building spaces available to customers.
CM/Belanger reported that red curbing notices were mailed by staff
to the tenants of Dr. Cho's building. Staff will check to see if Dr. Cho
is listed as a tenant of his building.
C/Harmony and MPT/Huff favored returning the item to the Planning
Commission for discussion and recommendation.
CNVemer stated that compliance is a staff issue and not a Planning
Commission issue.
CM/Belanger explained that staff needs the opportunity to reconcile
the data. The property is subject to a parking permit through an
administrative process. If the parking permit is denied, the applicant
may appeal the issue to the Planning Commission.
MPT/Huff moved, C/Harmony seconded, to refer consideration of
removing red curbing on the south side of Fountain Springs Rd. from _
D.B. Blvd. to Crooked Creek Dr. to the Planning Commission for
discussion and recommendation to the City Council. Motion carried
by the following Roll Call Vote:
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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Harmony, Herrera, MPT/Huff,
M/Ansari
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Werner
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
Dr. Cho responded to C/Wemer that he would consider assigning parking
spaces to specific tenants.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
8.1 FISCAL YEAR 1996-1997 MUNICIPAL BUDGET - CM/Belanger
outlined the proposed budget and recommended that Council
schedule a Public Hearing for June 18, 1996 to discuss and approve
the Fiscal Year 1996-1997 Municipal Budget.
In response to C/Herrera, CM/Belanger agreed that the reduction in
budget for law enforcement does not represent a reduction in
enforcement. The budget reduction is a result of L.A. County
adjusting fees for certain contract items.
M/Ansari thanked staff for the presentation and announced that the
public may obtain copies of the proposed Fiscal Year 1996-1997
Municipal Budget at City Hall.
M/Ansari moved, C/Herrera seconded, to schedule the Fiscal Year
1996-1997 Municipal Budget Public Hearing and approval for June
18, 1996. Motion carried unanimously.
RECESS: M/Ansari recessed the meeting at 9:54 p.m. in order to convene the
Redevelopment Agency meeting.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING - M/Ansari reconvened the City
Council meeting at 9:59 P.M.
9. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS: MPT/Huff reported that he
and M/Ansari attended the SCAG meeting on May 23. He stated that on
May 28, he attended the D.B. Historical Society meeting and that the Society
is seeking a location to archive and preserve its historical materials. Also on
May 28, he attended the Diamond Ranch High School Booster Club meeting
during which parents related their desire that the new high school provide a
technologically- comprehensive college preparatory curriculum. On May 29,
he participated in a Grade Crossing Study with the Council of Governments
during which three qualified consultant firms were selected tconduct the
ties
study. On May 30, he and C/Herrera attended
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Organization lunch meeting with Sheriff Block. Also on May 30, he,
C/Werner and Senior Planner Johnson attended the East San Gabriel
Planning Committee meeting regarding improvements to the Ontario Airport.
On Saturday, June 1, Council attended the Community Volunteer Patrol's
first anniversary celebration dinner.
C/Herera stated that in addition to the events outlined by MPT/Huff, she was
honored to substitute for M/Ansari at the Outstanding Student Recognition
Award Ceremony, Olympic Chapter, for the Regional Occupational
Programs. On May 28, she attended her first Sheriff s Department training
class.
C/Werner stated that he represented Council at the May 28 Chamber of
Commerce Board meeting. Chamber offices are now located in the
Radisson Hotel. He thanked CDD/DeStefano for coordinating the East San
Gabriel Valley Planning Committee presentation topics for the past year.
M/Ansari stated she recently lobbied the State Assembly on behalf of
Senator Moungoy's bill to allow L.A. County cities to withdraw from the
County Library system. She announced that the D.B. Library hours would _
remain unchanged. She indicated that she will attend a City of Pomona
brealdast meeting next week regarding the proposed MRF and announced
the "California First" program. She stated she was re-elected By-laws
Chairman for the Contract Cities Association.
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS: MPT/Huff stated that he was pleased to see
concerned citizen's items, such as seepage items, included in the proposed
budget. He announced that a representative from Congressman Kim's office
will be at City Hall the first Monday of each month from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00
p.m. to assist the public with respect to governmental agency concerns. The
representative can be seen in person or reached by telephone at (909) 988-
1055.
C/Herrera thanked the Council Members for submitting their prioritized
goals. She thanked staff for their assistance with the Fiscal Year 1996-1997
Budget presentation.
C/Werner reiterated C/Herrera's comments regarding the Budget. He
congratulated the graduating students and wished them well.
M/Ansari stated that, on Monday, she presented D.B. High School student _
Randi Kim a Congressional Award for her art work. Her oil painting of a
horse capkmW first prize at the Pomona Art Show. Ms. Kim moved to D.B.
from Korea three years ago and she has been painting for only one year. As
a result of her work, she has received a college scholarship.
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11. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None given.
12. CLOSED SESSION: None held.
13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further. business to
conduct, M/Ansari adjourned the meeting at 10:20 p.m.
LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Mayor