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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/16/1999 Minutes - Regular MeetingCITY OF DIAMOND BAR CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION 1999-2000 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES SHORT TERM TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 16, 1999 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Chang called the meeting to order at 5:13 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management District Room CC -8, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. 2. ROLL CALL: Council Members Ansari, Herrera, Huff, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor and Mayor Chang. Also Present were: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Amanda Susskind, Assistant City Attorney; James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; David Liu, Deputy Public Works Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Mike Nelson, Communications & Marketing Director, Linda Magnuson, Finance Director; Lynda Burgess, City Clerk, Kellee Fritzal, Assistant to the City Manager and Rose Manela, Assistant Civil Engineer. A. GOALS FOR 1999-2000: M/Chang stated that the refined list of 1999-2000 Goals consists of 19 goals with sub listings. GOALS: Acquire property for Civic Center/Community Center/Library. C/Huff recommended that this category be redefined by eliminating "Acquire property for." Council concurred. 2. Economic Development Strategic Plan. (including five subtitles) C/Huff felt that if the City and Council does not identify the retail needs that are not being met in the community, it is difficult to determine what kind of economic development program needs to be put into place. MPT/O'Connor suggested that Council take a look at all of the sub- categories to determine if any should be eliminated with the remainder being lumped together. C/Huff asked if it is appropriate at this time to prioritize redevelopment project areas. CM/Belanger responded that one of the requirements of the Redevelopment Project Area Plan is to create interim plans. One of the things the Council will be doing within 9 months to a year will be FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 2 COUNCIL STUDY SESSION to create the three programs that were identified in the Project Area: Commercial Rehabilitation Program, Business Retention and Attraction Program, and a Park Improvement Program. He also explained that B and C under Item 2 are very closely related. D is connected to B and C and is an essential part of A. Responding to MPT/O'Connor, CM/Belanger explained the steps involved in annexation (Item 2. E). Shell Oil Properties are within the City's sphere of influence and SEA 15. Their primary holdings are located in Brea Canyon and not in Tonner Canyon. C/Huff stated that the City has tax base benefit from Commercial (Item 2 E). If the City attracts residential, how does that benefit the C ity? CM/Belanger responded that the potential benefit is part of the analysis. When annexations are evaluated, they are evaluated on the basis of a net revenue benefit to the City. Having them in the City is not necessarily a benefit unless other types of benefits such as property tax, sales tax, etc. can be realized. For example, if all four communities are gated, it is likely there will not be the same law enforcement demand as in other areas that are not gated. Fire services will remain about the same since the area is already being serviced by Station 119. And the City does not provide street maintenance in gated communities. Staff will provide an analysis of positives and negatives regarding annexation. Council concurred with the ranking of Items 2 A, B, C, D and E. No discussion of Item 3A. Discussion of Item 313: C/Huff believed that since many letters are addressed to Council Members, Council Members should respond. In addition, technical staff should be responding once the matter is referred to them. If the Council Member has the answer, the response stops there. If not, the person who initiated the question knows who will be responding. When the response is forwarded to the resident in question, the Council will be copied . CM/Belanger asked if it is the Council's intention that Council's response will be prepared by staff and any personal response will be prepared by individual Council Members. C/Huff stated CM/Belanger's assumption is correct. FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 3 COUNCIL STUDY SESSION Council concurred. Item 3 C: C/Ansari stated that the Walnut/Diamond Bar publication is a good newsletter. How much would it cost the City for a regular insert? C/Huff expressed concern that people will not realize where to look for information. In addition, there may be perceived favoritism. Therefore, it may be better to include Council information in a City newsletter. Jeff Koontz said the Chamber of Commerce includes information as a courtesy to the City and is not paid for providing the service. C/Huff said it is frustrating to residents when they have to review several different documents to find information. He said he would not have a problem hot -linking to the Chamber newsletter on the web site. Mr. Koontz said the Business Registry program is not going well and the Council may want to contract out this responsibility. MPT/O'Connor did not believe it is the City's responsibility to develop a Citizen's Resource list (3 E). C/Ansari believed that a Citizen's Resource list is a courtesy to the community. MPT/O'Connor felt that the yellow pages should provide sufficient resources. C/Huff pointed out that, in the case of a homeless person, the resource list is beneficial. Council discussed 3 F and agreed to consider a monthly Sidewalk City Hall with one Council Member and one staff member rotating between departments. Council concurred to renumber Item 3 as follows: A, B, C, E(tie) D E(tie) and F. Council Members discussed the remaining items and agreed to add "Enforcement of to 5G and "study the feasibility of to 5H. FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 4 COUNCIL STUDY SESSION With respect to Item -1, Page 4, M/Chang asked CM/Belanger to prepare an RFP for Council team building and present options and suggestions. Council Members discussed Item 2, Page 4 - Coordination of Y21K compliance. CM/Belanger explained that staff is currently discussing this matter with utility companies. He suggested that a Town Hall Public Forum be held on Saturday, June 5. B. SHORT TERM TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS: Richard Barretto, Linscott, Law and Greenspan, and Steve Sasaki of WPA Traffic Engineers, presented updated information regarding traffic volumes that impact Grand Ave. and D.B. Blvd. as well as turning movements in and out of the three shopping centers adjacent to the intersection. CM/Belanger explained that creating more travel ways can have an impact on the ability of vehicles to get in and out of commercial centers around D.B. Blvd. and Grand Ave. In terms of determining traffic solutions, there is a balancing act between trying to move traffic through the City at a faster pace and making sure that people are not discouraged from shopping in certain areas because it may be difficult to get in and out of those areas. Steve Sasaki explained that the first alternative for short-term traffic solutions involves striping, the cost of which is minimal and implementation is relatively easy. The adverse effects of striping would create a more difficult right turn into the driveway of the commercial shopping center. CM/Belanger stated that the purpose of creating an acceleration/deceleration lane and for allowing right hand turns is to take those kinds of traffic movements out of the through lanes. Those goals were satisfied. By creating a third lane with striping, the deceleration lane is effectively eliminated, the lane nearest the curb becomes a right -hand -turn - through lane and creates geometric problems going out of the intersection because it then becomes a merge lane. Mr. Sasaki stated that, on the plus side, there are long cues that tend to block the driveways and therefore, getting out of driveways is difficult so that as vehicles get to the intersection, there is an expectation that the cue will be somewhat shortened which will tend to improve traffic that is backed up. Alternative 3 was essentially the same type of situation with the same considerations of the through lanes being up against the driveways. However, under this configuration, there was a proposal for widening which would allow retention of the exclusive right -turn lane with a third through lane. With these alternatives, there is a significant cost (cost to improve the FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 5 COUNCIL STUDY SESSION curbs and pavement as well as, right-of-way costs) of approximately $100,000 for each of four potential right turn lanes. Under this scenario, additional right-of-way would need to be acquired. Another option is to pursue a request that the County make the changes to accommodate the traffic. However, the County may view such a proposal as an attempt by the City to discourage through traffic. Another approach is to ask the County to re -time the traffic signals to promote traffic flow. C/Huff said he would like to know what it will cost for the City to take control of the signals. D.B. became a City so that it could "do its own thing" and to the extent that the City is allowed to take control within the law, he would like that flexibility. If this option is financially impossible, then the City should ask the County for shorter cueing and shorter cycles that will allow residents to go in and out of the commercial centers and residential areas. C/Herrera stated she would like an opportunity to digest the information before making a recommendation. C. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, Mayor Chang adjourned the Study Session at 6:35 p.m. to the regular City Council Meeting. LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk ATTEST: Mayor MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR FEBRUARY 16, 1999 CLOSED SESSION: None STUDY SESSION: Called to order at 5:13 p.m. in Room CC -8 of the South Coast Air Quality Management Building. a) Discussion of Goals and Objectives for 1999-2000 b) Short Term Parking Solutions 2. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Chang called the meeting to order at 6:43 p.m. in the Auditorium of the South Coast Air Quality Management District, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. Mayor Chang announced that today is the first day of the Chinese New Year. On behalf of Council, he wished the Chinese American citizens a very happy New Year. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jane Kim and the South Pointe Middle School Wind Ensemble, conducted by Steve Acciani. Linda Bishop, representing the parents of the children in the South Pointe Middle School Wind Ensemble, thanked Council for inviting the group to play. She stated that this is the only middle school band ever invited to play at Carnegie Hall, but will cost the group approximately $104,000. She asked Council and residents for their support of this event. RECESS: Mayor Chang recessed the meeting at 7:03 p.m. RECONVENE: Mayor Chang reconvened the meeting at 7:18 p.m. INVOCATION: The Invocation was given by Pastor Larry Grigsby of Calvary Chapel. ROLL CALL: Council Members Ansari, Herrera, Huff, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Chang. Also Present were: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager; Mike Jenkins, City Attorney; James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; David Liu, Deputy Public Works Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Mike Nelson, Communications & Marketing Director, Linda Magnuson, Finance Director and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approved as presented 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS: None. FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 2 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Theresa White, Vice President of the Council of African-American Parents, invited Council to attend the Saturday, February 20, 1999 7th Annual Cultural Fair at Heritage Park to recognize the contributions of black Americans. She thanked Council and staff for their help in organizing the first annual Run -Walk for Health. She also thanked Jack Istik for his assistance to the organization. Dr. Lawrence Rhodes spoke about the lack of watering and fertilizing for the trees on Washington Street. Jeff Koontz, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, thanked Council and staff for their participation in the Chamber's February 12 auction. He reminded everyone about the forthcoming retreat, health fair and involvement in the City's 10th Anniversary/Birthday Celebration. Clyde Hennessee asked for clarification of Consent Calendar Items No. 6.8 and 6.9. 5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 5.1 PLANNING COMMISSION - Tuesday, February 23, 1999 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.2 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - February 25, 1999 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.3 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - March 2, 1999 - 6:30 p.m., SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Ansari moved, MPT/O'Connor seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Consent Calendar Items No. 6.9 and 6.10. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, Huff, MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 6.1 APPROVED MINUTES: 6.1.1 Regular Meeting of January 19, 1999 - As submitted. 6.1.2 Study Session of February 2, 199 - As submitted. 6.1.3 Regular Meeting of February 2, 1999 - As submitted. 6.2 RECEIVED & FILED TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular meeting of November 12, 1998. FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 3 6.3 RECEIVED & FILED PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting of December 17, 1998. 6.4 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER dated February 16, 1999 in the amount of $323,268.81. 6.5 RECEIVED AND FILED TREASURER'S REPORT - for December, 1998. 6.6 DENIED CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES: 6.6.1 Filed by Rosa N. Jones on November 4, 1998. 6.6.2 Filed by Thomas & Lorraine O'Rourke on January 29, 1999. And referred the matters for action by Carl Warren & Co., the City's Risk Manager. 6.7 BOND REDUCTIONS: A) REDUCED SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT BONDS (FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE, LABOR AND MATERIAL) FOR TRACT NO. 47850 DIAMOND BAR WEST PARTNERS - a) Bond No. 418853S - Grading Bond, from $1,596,279 to $399,069.75 b) Bond No. 418854S - Sewer/Street/S.D. from $682,946 to $341,473 c) Bond No. 418855S - Domestic Water from $208,401.60 to $104,200.80 d) Bond No. 418857S - Monumentation from $4,250 to $2,125; and directed the City Clerk to notify the Principal and Surety of these actions. B) APPROVED REDUCTION AND EXONERATION OF SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT BONDS FOR TRACT NO. 47851 (DIAMOND BAR EAST PARTNERS) - Bond No. 151303S by Developers Insurance Co. for Landscape/irrigation from $25,000 to $12,500 and directed the City Clerk to notify the Principal and Surety of these actions. 6.7 RESERVED TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) ARTICLE 3 (SB821) ALLOCATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998-1999 — in the amount of $20,517 for the Brea Canyon Road streetscape improvement project. FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 4 MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR: 6.9 PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND ADA UPGRADES FOR RONALD REAGAN PARK AND HERITAGE PARK - Continued to March 2, 1999. A) For FY 98-99, Ronald Reagan and Heritage Parks have been scheduled for ADA retrofit/upgrades. On December 15, 1998, Council authorized staff to advertise for bids for Improvements and ADA Upgrades for these parks. Staff proposed to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder. B) Following award of a construction contract to 4Con Engineering, Inc. for Park Improvements and ADA Upgrades for Ronald Reagan and Heritage Parks, staff proposed to award a construction inspection services contract to D&J Engineering. As the City's Building & Safety Consultant/Building Official, D&J Engineering is thoroughly familiar with ADA standards and code compliance requirements. Following discussion, MPT/O'Connor moved, C/Huff seconded, to continue the matter to March 2, 1999 and include recommendations for other potential funding sources. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, Huff, MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 6.10 EXTENSION OF CONTRACT AMOUNT FOR WEST COAST ARBORISTS FOR THE STREET TREE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT. CSD/Rose stated, in response to Dr. Rhodes' concern, that the street trees on Washington Street are doing much better due to the fact that the species has been changed to a Crepe Myrtle. In spite of the fact that vandals have destroyed 10 to 15% of the trees, the survival rate is much better than that of the previous species. The trees are currently on a weekly watering program. He said he would check on the fertilization of the trees. Following discussion, C/Ansari moved, C/Huff seconded, to authorize additional street tree maintenance work to be performed by West FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 5 Coast Arborists during FY 98/99 in a total amount not -to -exceed $70,000, an increase of $10,000 in the existing street tree maintenance contract. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, Huff, MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7.1 RESOLUTION NO. 89-97M: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING THE CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR DESIGNATED CITY PERSONNEL - All cities are required to adopt conflict of interest codes designating certain positions participating in making decisions which may affect financial interests. Since adoption of the City's Code on October 3, 1989, amendments have been necessary to add new positions or delete obsolete positions. M/Chang opened the Public Hearing. There being no testimony offered, M/Chang closed the Public Hearing. MPT/O'Connor moved, C/Ansari seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 89-97M adding the positions of Finance Director and Accountant II and deleting the positions of Assistance Finance Manager and Senior accountant. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, Huff, MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 7.2 PUBLIC HEARING - INTRODUCTION OF AMENDMENT TO TITLE 22 OF THE DIAMOND BAR MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCORPORATE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RADIO, TELEVISION AND WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES. Ric Stephens, Consultant, spoke about the document. M/Chang opened the Public Hearing. FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 6 Joe Richards, Land Use Consultant for Airtouch Cellular, complimented the City for its work on the ordinance. He asked that the document be modified to allow the mounting of wireless antenna to existing Southern California Edison towers. Art O'Daly asked if the City requires a specific level of service from providers. DCM/DeStefano stated that the City does not have, nor does the proposed Ordinance declare, a requirement that a service provider guarantee access to cellular facilities throughout the community. MPT/O'Connor asked if, where appropriate, language could be added to the Ordinance to indicate that antennas can be installed on currently existing lattice towers only. C/Huff expressed concern about placing antennas on lattice towers due to the potential adverse aesthetic effects of the antennas as well as ancillary equipment enclosures. Following discussion, M/Chang continued the Public Hearing to March 2, 1999. 7.3 EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 51253, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-12 AND OAK TREE PERMIT NO. 92-9. M/Chang opened the Public Hearing. Jan Dabney, J.C. Dabney & Assoc., agent for Mr. Patel, spoke on behalf of the applicant and stated that he is not Mr. Patel's engineer of record. Mr. Patel has not addressed the conditions of approval because the project was approved in May, 1995 and the landslide had already occurred. Patel's project did not have enough mass to butress the overall landslide that occurred during this period of time. Therefore, Mr. Patel had no choice but to wait until the school district's mitigation took place and possible litigants were determined. The school district spent hundreds of thousands of dollars for geotechnical review to determine what had actually caused the landslide. However, they did not make the information available to Mr. Patel or any of his neighbors. For about 26 months, Mr. Patel had no means to do anything on his property that might have a bearing on the landslide or the conditions of approval placed on the project. Therefore, additional time is needed in order to meet the conditions of approval. FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 7 Clyde Hennessee spoke in favor of granting a one-year extension. Following an extensive question and answer period with the applicant's agent, M/Chang closed the Public Hearing. In response to C/Huffs question about whether the residents of Morning Sun Ave. were notified of tonight's Public Hearing, CM/Belanger indicated that they were. In response to C/Huff, CE/Wentz stated that the condition of Mr. Patel's property is difficult to determine because pertinent information is not available to the City, based upon the work completed and representations made to the City that the remediation work done by the school district was done in accordance with their geotechnical engineer's recommendation. The missing piece is Mr. Patel's property and completion of the stablization of the small portion of area. The question of whether Mr. Patel is able to stabalize the remainder of the site must be addressed by Mr. Patel's geotechnical engineer. C/Huff believed that this project made sense as a part of the South Pointe Master Plan but not on its own merits. There are too many unanswered questions regarding what was a flawed project from the beginning. The City has been unable to satisfactorily work with the applicant on this project. And in spite of the fact that Mr. Dabney has made an eloquent effort on behalf of Mr. Patel, he said he could not support an extension of this map. C/Ansari said she was told by one of the residents of Morning Sun Ave. that they are in litigation and are, therefore, not present for tonight's meeting. Mr. Dabney did well by Mr. Patel. However, she was against this project in 1995 and now, with the problems of dealing with Mr. Patel and with the fact that the land is moving, she cannot, at this time, vote in favor of an extension for this project. If Mr. Patel wishes to bring the City another map which proposes construction of 12 houses, that is another matter. ACA/Susskind recommended that in the event of denial of the extension of time, that the Council direct staff with respect to required findings contained in the Subdivision Map Act. The Council has indicated items'of concern that would qualify as findings such as, consistency with the General Plan and the Specific Plans; physical suitability for the type of development and for the proposed density of the development; design of the subdivision or type of improvements is likely to cause serious public health problems; substantial environmental damage, etc. FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 8 Following discussion, C/Herrera moved, C/Huff seconded, to direct staff to prepare a Resolution of Denial containing findings as set forth by ACA/Susskind, for the extension of time request. MPT/O'Connor stated that she would vote to deny the extension of time. Further, she did not understand how the City can continue with the map since so much has changed because of the landslide. She questioned whether a new Environmental Impact Report is needed because the original EIR was done for the entire South Pointe Master Plan which no longer exists. She questioned whether the map would be approved under the new General Plan and Development Code. She also questioned how many of the original conditions of approval may have changed due to the landslide. Further, she wondered whether the Buyers Awareness Package would include the fact that the homes are built on a landslide. How can the City approve a project built on a known landslide and what proof does the City have that the landslide poses no further public danger. The project might possibly move forward without the school district's property but it would need to be a different configuration. The land continues to move. Where would an access be located if the school district's property is not included in the project. She indicated that her questions may add to the findings of denial and that she wass not asking for answers to her questions. In response to C/Ansari about the City's legal responsibility when it approves a project and landslides occur after completion of the project, ACA/Susskind responded that, contained within the Municipal Code, are immunities for approval of developments. CM/Belanger pointed out that the City has approved projects that are on historic landslides. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, Huff, MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 8. OLD BUSINESS: None FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 9 9. NEW BUSINESS: 9.1 A) RESOLUTION NO. 99-05: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND TO FILE A REPORT RELATED TO MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 38 AND ANY ASSESSMENT THEREON FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000. B) RESOLUTION NO. 99-06: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND TO FILE A REPORT RELATED TO MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 39 AND ANY ASSESSMENT THEREON FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000. C) RESOLUTION NO. 99-07: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND TO FILE A REPORT RELATED TO MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO, 41 AND ANY ASSESSMENT THEREON FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000. Moved by C/Ansari, seconded by C/Herrera to adopt Resolutions No. 99-05, 99-06 and 99-07 initiating the proceedings for Districts 38, 39 and 41 ordering preparation of the appropriate engineering reports. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, Huff, MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 9.2 RESOLUTION NO. 99-08: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING ADVANCE AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 11 WITH THE DIAMOND BAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. C/Ansari moved, C/Huff seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 99-08 approving Advance and Reimbursement Agreement Number 11 with the Diamond Bar Redevelopment Agency in the amount of $32,000. FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 10 Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, Huff, MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING: M/Chang recessed the City Council Meeting to the Redevelopment Agency at 10:44 p.m. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: M/Chang reconvened the City Council meeting at 10:56 p.m. 10. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS: C/Ansari stated that she had attended several Chamber of Commerce and Water Quality meetings and was pleased that the Kiwanis Club held a training seminar for softball and baseball at Heritage Park last week. C/Herrera was proud of the South Pointe Middle School's Wind Ensemble performance this evening, as well as their invitation to play at Carnegie Hall. She congratulated their instructor, Steve Acciani for his commitment and inspiration to his students. C/Huff said it is exciting to see young people of the community involved in their activities which is a tribute to the parents, teachers and community activists. He wished the Council of African-American Parents success with their 7th Annual Cultural Fair. He wished Chinese residents and friends Kung Hsi Fa Tsai. C/O'Connor said she attended the Kiwanis Club softball and baseball training seminar. D.B. has a great deal to offer its citizens and the City needs the participation of its residents. She encouraged people and organizations to be involved with and to support the City's 10th Birthday Celebration. She stated she will be unable to attend the weekend Chinese and African-American festivities because she will be assisting in the distribution of more than 3,000 cases of Girl Scout Cookies. Happy New Year to the Chinese citizens of D.B. M/Chang stated he also attended the Kiwanis Club softball and baseball training clinic. He represented the City at the Eldorado School Eagle Scout festivities in Walnut. He was invited to attend the Chinese Provincial Officials MBA commencement ceremonies at Cal State Fullerton on February 8, 1999. He stated that the current owner of the shopping center at the corner of Lemon Ave. and Golden Springs Dr. has completed FEBRUARY 16, 1999 PAGE 11 improvements and substantially lowered the vacancy rate. Today the center is about 85% of capacity. He asked for support to improve the tenancy rate at the Country Hills Towne Center. 11. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, M/Chang adjourned the meeting at 11:09 p.m. in memory of Adam DeLeon. LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk ATTEST: 4�2 D I<-1 Mayor 674-----)