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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MAY 4, 1999
CLOSED SESSION: 5:00 p.m., SCAQMD Room CC -8
(a) Initiation of Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9
(b) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Government Code Section
54956.9 (1 case)
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Chang called the City Council meeting to order at 6:37
p.m. in the Auditorium of the South Coast Air Quality Management District, 21865 E.
Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
CA/Jenkins reported that special counsel filed for Preemptory Writ of Mandate against the
State regarding the Lanterman Expansion Project earlier in the day. Council Member
O'Connor was not included in the lawsuit because her home is within the boundary of
Lanterman and she may have a conflict of interest issue. This matter is presently being
researched. If no conflict is found, she will be included as a co -petitioner in the matter.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Ansari, Herrera, Huff, MPT/O'Connor,
M/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
and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Assistant Fire Chief
Gil Herrera.
INVOCATION: The Invocation was given by Monsignor James
Loughnane, St. Denis Catholic Church.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: CM/Belanger suggested that Item 6.8 be pulled from the
Consent Calendar and moved to Old Business.
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
3.1 Proclaimed May 8, 1999 as "Fire Service Day."
3.2 Proclaimed May, 1999 as "Water Awareness Month."
3.3 Presented Certificates of Recognition to the members of the 10th Anniversary
Celebration Committee: Alison Meyers, YMCA; Nancy Stinson and Joe Dunn,
Century Communications; Orien Pagan and Larry Tanouye, Chamber of Commerce;
Robert Zirbes and Eric Stone, DBIA; Patty Anis, Yvonne Pruitt and Karen Holder,
Parks & Recreation Commissioners; Wendy Bowman, Marsha Roa, Bob Rose and
Lillian Orejel, City staff, and Mark St. Amant, Walnut Sheriff Department.
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3.4 Presented Certificates of Recognition to Art and Dottie Logan upon their retirement
from the Volunteer Patrol.
3.5 Introduced L.A. County Sheriffs Department D.B. Team Lieutenant Joseph Maxey.
Moved by C/Ansari, seconded by C/Herrera, to add the following item to the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0 by Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera, Huff, MPT/O'Connor,
M/Chang
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None .
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
3.6 Proclaimed May 9-15, 1999 as "Sheriffs Appreciation Week."
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Shamim Jmani presented a statement on the equality of
women and men by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahai Community of the United
States called "Two Wings of a Bird."
Kim Chapman spoke about Lanterman's plan for bringing forensic patients to the area.
Forensic patients can be patients previously convicted of crimes and can also be patients
from the Youth Authority. Severe behavioral patients will not be housed within the 16 foot
fences. She asked residents to call or fax Governor Davis to urge him to oppose this
project. She announced that on Saturday, May 8, a large rally will be held at 10:00 a.m.
at Highland Valley Dr. and D.B. Blvd. Petitions opposing this project will be available for
signing.
Don Gravdahl spoke about the January 1999 document produced by the Environmental
Services Agency. He believed that the publication answers questions that the public has
been asking about the expansion project. The booklet outlines which patients and how
many patients will be going to which facility. He recommended that the public obtain
copies of the document.
Dr. Lawrence Rhodes recommended that the Council ask the Sheriffs Department to place
photographic equipment at signaled intersections throughout the City. He suggested that
Council look into whether Lanterman has a method of controlling and locking up patients
with severe behavioral problems that are not "forensic" patients.
Judy Messa, Poly High School Junior, lives close to the Lanterman facility and expressed
concern about her safety while commuting to and from her school on the CalPoly campus.
Joseph "Dick" Farrell reiterated the importance of the Lanterman Plan document. The EIR
addresses only the impacts to the residents of Pomona and not D.B.
Martha Bruske said she is concerned about protocol. She asked if tonight's meeting is a
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Council meeting or a Town Hall meeting.
Wally Langan lives close to Lanterman. He believed there were a lot of people in D.B.
who are unaware of the Lanterman proposal. The local politicians are on the side of the
residents in this matter. The citizens need to concentrate on the State's representatives
and flood Sacramento with letters, faxes and phone calls stating their opposition.
Jeff Koontz, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director announced the following events:
May 20 Mixer at the Walnut Valley Water District office, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.; May 25 - the
first Small Business Seminar in Room CC -6 of the SCAQMD; May 20 Legislative Meeting
at the D. B. Golf Course, 7:30 a.m.
RECESS: M/Chang recessed the City Council meeting at 7:41 p.m.
RECONVENE: M/ Chang reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:00 p.m.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 PLANNING COMMISSION - May 11, 1999 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865
E. Copley Dr.
5.2 COMMUNITY/CIVIC CENTER TASK FORCE - Wednesday, May 12, 1999 - 6:30
p.m., SCAQMD Room CC -2, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.3 TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - Thursday, May 13, 1999 - 7:00
p.m., SCAQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.4 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - Tuesday, May 18, 1999 - 6:30 p.m., SCAQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.5 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ROUNDUP - Saturday, May 22, 1999 - West
Covina City Maintenance Yard - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 825 Sunset Avenue, West
Covina.
5.6 TOWN HALL MEETING (Y2K) - Saturday, June 5, 1999 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon,
SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Ansari moved, C/Herrera seconded, to approve the
Consent Calendar, with the exception of Consent Calendar Item Nos. 6.8 & 6.10. Motion
carried by the following Roll Call vote (C/Ansari abstained from approval of Minutes of April
20,1999):
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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 April 6, 1999 - As amended.
6.1.2 Regular Meeting of April 20, 1999 - As amended.
6.2 RECEIVED & FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES:
6.2.1 Regular Meeting of March 9, 1999.
6.2.2 Regular Meeting of March 23, 1999.
6.3 RECEIVED & FILED TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
MINUTES - Regular Meeting of March 11, 1999.
6.4 RECEIVED & FILED PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES -
6.4.1 Regular Meeting of February 25, 1999.
6.4.2 Regular Meeting of March 25, 1999.
6.5 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - dated May 4, 1999 in the
amount of $359,449.10. (Reduced by $129.64.)
6.6 REVIEWED & APPROVED TREASURER'S REPORT - for March,
1999.
6.7 REJECTED CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - Filed by Albert E. Saldana on
November 25, 1998 and referred the matter for further action to the
City's Risk Manager.
6.9 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 99-28: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE AMBUSHERS STREET
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN SAID CITY AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE
TO RECEIVE BIDS.
MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR:
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6.10 RESOLUTION NO. 99-29: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING THE
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE AREA 1 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT IN
SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS - The Area 1 Slurry Seal Project
is the first year of the new 5 -year Pavement Management Program.
The new and enlarged Area 1 has a total pavement area of
3,810,000 sq. ft. Emphasis has been placed on rehabilitation of
highly distressed residential streets as identified in the Pavement
Management Program. To maximize resources and extend service
life of the streets, the consultant and staff recommends a Cape Seal
approach to rehabilitate some of the distressed streets. The Cape
Seal approval involves an initial ARAM (Asphalt Rubber & Aggregate
Membrane) overlay followed by the slurry seal. Additionally, certain
areas where the curb and gutters, sidewalks and drive approaches
have displayed severe cracks/settlement, will be reconstructed. The
entire project has been incorporated within one set of project
drawings, specifications and bid document package prepared by
GFB-Friedrich & Associates.
Martha Bruske asked which side of Goldrush Dr. is involved. The
residents who live on the hilly side of the street are getting a lot of
truck traffic due to the SunCal project. She believed it is important
that no repairs are done until the project is completed. She again
expressed concern about the traffic flow at the intersection of D.B.
Blvd. and Goldrush Dr.
CM/Belanger stated that the SunCal project has not yet commenced.
The truck traffic on Goldrush Dr. was related to a 22 unit project that
approved prior to the City's incorporation. The City's intent is to begin
the slurry seal project after school lets out for the summer and
complete the project prior to commencement of the 99/2000 school
year.
C/Huff moved, MPT/O'Connor seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 99-
29 approving specifications for the Area 1 Slurry Seal Project, as
amended, and authorize and direct the City Clerk to advertise to
receive bids. 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
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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7.1 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
(a) RESOLUTION NO. 99-41C: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING THE
PARKING PENALTY SCHEDULE FOR PARKING PENALTIES AND
LATE PAYMENT FEES FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS - The City
administers the processing of parking citations pursuant to the State's
decriminalization of parking citations. Through adoption of
Resolution No. 96-41, the City established the current penalty, which
needs to be amended in order to conform to Municipal and California
Vehicle Codes. No fees have been increased; however, sections
have been amended for clarity. Continued from April 20, 1999.
M/Chang re -opened the Public Hearing.
There being no testimony offered, M/Chang closed the Public
Hearing.
C/Herrera moved, C/Ansari seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 96-
41 C amending the parking penalty schedule for parking penalties and
late payment fees for parking violations. 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
(b) ORDINANCE NO. 05(1999): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REGARDING TRAFFIC
REGULATIONS AND AMENDING TITLE 10 - VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC - Title 10 of the Municipal Code regulates operation of
vehicles upon City streets. The parking provision of the Title
effectuates the efficient flow of traffic within the City and allows the
City to improve and maintain traffic safety. The Title is being
amended to clarify certain provisions and improve traffic safety.
These amendments will ensure that traffic and parking regulations are
clear to persons driving within the City and improve enforcement of
existing traffic and parking regulations, thus promoting safe, efficient
traffic movement. Continued from April 20, 1999.
M/Chang re -opened the Public Hearing.
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There being no testimony offered, M/Chang closed the Public
Hearing.
C/Herrera moved, MPT/O'Connor seconded, to waive full reading and
approve first reading by title only, Ordinance No. 05(1999) regarding
traffic regulations and amending Title 10 - Vehicles and Traffic.
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES
NOES:
ABSENT
8. OLD BUSINESS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS -
COUNCIL MEMBERS -
COUNCIL MEMBERS -
Ansari,Herrera, Huff,
MPT/O'Connor,
M/Chang
None
None
8.1 RESOLUTION NO. 99-30: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR DENYING AN EXTENSION OF
TIME FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 51253, CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT 92-12 AND OAK TREE PERMIT NO. 92-9 FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF MORNING SUN AVENUE AND
NORTH OF PATHFINDER ROAD — Amrut Patel of Sasak Corporation
requested approval of a one-year extension of time for Tentative
Tract Map No. 51253, Conditional Use Permit No. 92-12 and Oak
Tree Permit No. 92-9 in order to subdivide approximately 6.7 acres
into 21 single family lots. The project is located on the east side of
Morning Sun Ave. and generally north of Pathfinder Rd. On January
12, 1999, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the
requested extension of time. On February 16, 1999, Council
concluded its public hearing and directed preparation of a resolution
of denial. On March 16, 1999, the applicant presented a 17 -lot
alternative map for consideration. Continued from April 20, 1999.
Jan Dabney, representing Mr. Patel, explained Mr. Patel's current
position.
In response to Dr. Rhodes, CA/Jenkins stated that he reviewed the
April 21 letter received from Mr. Patel's attorney. Neither the
definition of moratorium in the Map Act nor any of the cases he has
been able to locate interpreting that section would define or include,
within the definition of a moratorium, a strictly natural condition of the
property and particularly, a natural condition that was known to the
subdivider at the time the subdivider received approval of his
subdivision map. The map was approved by Council in 1995 subject
to a pre -condition that the Mayor not sign the map until certain pre-
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conditions had been satisfied. Those pre -conditions pertain to
stabilizing the landslide, filing with the City a Performance Bond in a
certain amount, along with several other conditions. It took 15
months for the subdivider to satisfy those conditions - 15 months
during which progress could be made on the map and progress was
made with reference to stabilizing the landslide. After that 15 month
period, the map was first signed by the Mayor, thereupon triggering
the two year life of the map. Five months after the map was signed
by the Mayor, the subdivider and the school district entered into an
agreement whereupon the school district conveyed to the subdivider
various rights to use its property for grading and other purposes in
connection with the subdivision of the property. The subdivider has
had an unimpeded period of time within which to satisfy the conditions
of the map. There have been no conditions that require any public
agency approvals of any kind. The City has not enacted a
moratorium, nor has the City in any way impeded the subdivider's
progress or conditioned the map on the City's further approval of any
other type of approval, or upon the purchase of any property. In fact,
the City did not even condition the map on the acquisition of an
interest in the school district property. CA/Jenkins did not believe that
it can be reasonably argued that there was a moratorium in place -
formal, informal or otherwise - that would have extended the life of the
map. In his judgement, there is no basis for the conclusion that the
map had been extended and that it did not expire at the expiration
date last August.
Dan Wildish, Attorney at Law, representing Mr. Patel, disagreed with
CA/Jenkins' interpretation of case law pertaining to this matter and
asked for the Council's -reconsideration.
Following discussion, C/Ansari moved, C/Herrera seconded, to adopt
Resolution No. 99-30, as amended, denying an extension of time for
Tentative Tract No. 51253, Conditional Use Permit 92-12 and Oak
Tree Permit No. 92-9 for property located east of Morning Sun Ave.
and north of Pathfinder Rd. 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
6.8 NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS INSTALLATION
ON DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD AT MONTEFINO AVENUE AND
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QUAIL SUMMIT DRIVE - On June 16, 1998, Council awarded a
contract in the amount of $159,700 to Pro Tech Engineering Corp.,
with a contingency of $16,000, for traffic signal installation on D.B.
Blvd. at Montefino Ave. and Quail Summit dr., for a total
authorization amount of $175,700. On December 1, 1998, Council
approved a change in the scope of work in the amount of $10,874,
resulting in a total authorization amount of $186,574. In
accordance with the Final Account Summary, an amount of
$14,440 will be deducted accordingly from the 10% retention. The
construction contract amount, before the deduction, is
$185,984.38. The final construction contract amount will be
$171,554.38. Due to various issues and late completion of the
project, a deduction of $14,440 from the contract amount is
requested.
Mike Niknaps, President of ProTech Engineering, explained the
reasons for the delays in completing the project and requested that
liquidated damages not be deducted from the contract amount.
John Huey, Inspector, explained the inspection procedures and
problems, and stated that he had to temporarily shut down the project
due to issues related to the quality of work performed by the
contractor.
C/Huff moved, C/Herrera seconded, to authorize staff to deduct
$14,440 from the contract amount, accept the work performed by Pro
Tech Engineering Corp., authorize the City Clerk to file the proper
Notice of Completion and release $4,159.44 of the retention amount.
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote.-
AYES
ote:
AYES
NOES:
ABSENT
9. NEW BUSINESS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS -
COUNCIL MEMBERS -
COUNCIL MEMBERS -
Ansari, Herrera, Huff,
MPT/O'Connor,
M/Chang
None
None
9.1 QUITCLAIM OF PROPERTY BY THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
AND PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR FOR PROPERTY
ALONG BREA CANYON ROAD - The matter of ownership of the
6.58+/- acres of Brea Canyon Rd. property sold to
Arciero/Woodbridge, was raised by the County. The City declared
the City -owned Brea Canyon Rd. property, comprised of 4.01 acres
of former water district property and 2.576 acres of excess right-of-
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way (6.58+/- acres) surplus in summer, 1997. Thereafter, all
relevant public agencies were duly notified of the City's intention to
sell surplus property. No comment, objection or exercise of first right
of refusal demand was received from any agency. ;After close of the
required notice period, the City sold the property to
Arciero/Woodbridge in September, 1997. In 1998, the County Public
Works Dept. wrote the City to indicate that about 2.517+/- acres of
the land that was sold belonged to the County and made a demand
for the appraised value of the land - $196,000.
Martha Bruske said the money should be taken from the Parks &
Facilities Development Fund since that's where the proceeds of the
property sale were placed.
MPT/O'Connor agreed with Mrs. Bruske that the monies should come
from the Parks & Facilities Development Fund.
C/Huff recommend that proceeds from the sale of Proposition A funds
be used to pay the County.
C/Ansari recommended that Council send a letter to the County
expressing their dissatisfaction with the handling of this matter. She
further recommended that payment be made with funds from the
Parks & Facilities Development Fund and not from Proposition A
Fund proceeds.
C/Herrera agreed that payment should be made from the Parks &
Facilities Fund.
C/Huff did not favor sending a letter to the County. He suggested that
a less formal communication would be preferable.
Following discussion, C/Herrera moved, C/Ansari seconded, to
approve payment of $196,000 to the County as consideration for
quitclaim of 2.57+/- acres of property generally located between
Diamond Crest Ln. and Sapphire along Brea Canyon Rd., from the
Parks & Facilities Development Fund, which is the fund in which the
proceeds of the sale of the 6.58+/- acres were placed. Motion carried
4-1 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Herrera,
MPT/O'Connor,
M/Chang
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Huff
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
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RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING: M/Chang recessed the
City Council Meeting to the Redevelopment Agency at 10:55 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: M/Chang reconvened
the City Council meeting at 11:00 p.m.
10. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEMBER COMMENTS:
C/Huff reported on his participation in the following events: April 24, a rally
in opposition to the Lanterman Expansion; April 26, a Four Comers Meeting
and an Alameda Corridor East Board meeting; April 28, a Foothill Transit
Cluster meeting, a Sanitation District Meeting and a speaking engagement
before the Trustees of Mt. SAC; April 29, along with MPT/O'Connor,
dedication of the Library and Learning Center to Principal Carolyn Haugen
at Quail Summit Elementary School, and on April 30, along with several
other Council Members, attended the funeral services for Charles Abbott and
a recognition dinner for members of the Volunteer Patrol. Regarding the
Lanterman Expansion Project, he explained that he was misquoted during
the Town Hall meeting in Walnut. He believed that D.B. should have
agendized this matter last year and that Lanterman should have been
upfront with Council and other community members as well as the
contiguous neighbors. He read a statement with respect to the community's
dissatisfaction at the Council's handling of this matter.
C/Ansari stated that on April 21, she attended a Water Policy meeting and
the California Contract Cities meeting, where she was elected Treasurer.
On April 22, she attended a meeting for the Inland Valley Micro -Enterprise
Group; April 23, she attended a legislative meeting for People In
Government; April 24, she and MPT/O'Connor attended two new business
openings - D.B. Car Wash in the Bank of America Building at the Country
Hills Towne Center and Post Net near Savon Drug, and the Lanterman
Expansion Project protest march; April 25, she attended The Friends of the
Library Wine Tasting Soiree; April 26 and 27, she was in Sacramento with
CLOUT for legislative meetings with Inland Valley legislators; April 29, the
San Gabriel Economic Partnership Campaign Kickoff; April 30, a Dispute
Resolution Committee meeting and the Volunteer Patrol dinner; May 2, a
candlelight vigil at the D.B. Congregational Church regarding the Kosovo
conflict; May 3, she and C/Herrera attended the Police Memorial at the Star
Center in Whittier. She spoke with Sheriff Baca regarding his position on the
Lanterman Project. He stated he spoke with the Governor and that he is
opposed to the project because of security and safety concerns. Also on
May 3, she attended the Lanterman Task Force meeting at the swim club.
On May 4, she was the guest speaker at the Senior Citizen's Mother's Day
Brunch. She stated that all of the Council Members have dedicated
themselves to stopping the Lanterman Expansion Project, which can only be
stopped through political will. She urged residents to send faxes and letters
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to the Governor and elected officials.
C/Herrera stated that she and other Council Members attended many of the
meetings previously indicated. She concurred with C/Huffs statements
about the Council's handling of the Lanterman Project. She reported on the
previous evening's Lanterman Task Force meeting and the work that
continues to be done to attempt to stop the project. She suggested that
C/Huff replace MPT/O'Connor on the Lanterman subcommittee, due to a
potential conflict of interest. She announced that the next Lanterman Task
Force meeting will be held on Monday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Council concurred with C/Herrera's recommendation that C/Huff replace
MPT/O'Connor on the Lanterman subcommittee.
MPT/O'Connor explained why she resigned from her position on the
Lanterman subcommittee. Until further notice, she will be unable to discuss
issues related to the Lanterman Expansion Project. She reported that on
April 21, she attended the Contract Cities dinner. She congratulated
C/Ansari on her appointment as Treasurer. On April 22, she donated blood
for a drive sponsored by Walnut Auto Body and attended a presentation by
the South Pointe Ensemble that will be performing at Carnegie Hail on May
23. On April 23, the Sheriffs Department conducted a safety checkpoint; on
April 24, she attended the new car wash and Post Net ribbon cutting
ceremonies. She commended the Chamber of Commerce for their
participation with new businesses. On April 25, she attended The Friends
of the Library Wine Tasting Soiree. On April 29, the 10th Anniversary
Subcommittee met for the last time to evaluate the 10th Birthday
Celebration. She expressed a desire to be appointed to the 11th
Anniversary Subcommittee. She attended the Quail Summit Elementary
School Library dedication, which was a surprise to Principal Haugen. Sadly,
she and other Council Members attended the funeral services for Charles
Abbott and asked that tonight's meeting be adjourned in his memory. She
attended the Volunteer Patrol dinner and thanked the volunteers for the work
that they do for D.B. On May 1, she attended the ribbon cutting ceremonies
for the Cumorah Jr. Academy. On May 3, she participated in the Pop
Warner Golf Tournament. Earlier in the day, she attended the Pomona
Unified School District Community Service Awards ceremony. She wished
everyone a Happy Mother's Day as well as a happy Cinco de Mayo.
M/Chang said that in addition to the meetings he and other City Council
members attended, on April 20, he attended the Senior Citizen's meeting to
update them regarding the Lanterman Expansion Project and encourage
them to write or call their elected officials and voice their opposition. He
thanked the Volunteer Patrol members for their contribution to the City. He
congratulated the new businesses and asked residents to support all local
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businesses. He thanked the Pomona Unified School District volunteers and
teachers for their fine work on behalf of the students and the businesses for
supporting the district.
11. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, M/Chang
adjourned the meeting at 11:37 p.m. in memory of Charles Abbott.
ATTEST:
Mayor ;
LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk