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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
- JANUARY 4, 2000
CLOSED SESSION: 5:00 p.m., Room CC -8, South Coast
Air Quality Management District, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar.
1) GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957: City Manager Performance
Evaluation.
2) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION:
California Government Code Section 54954.5: Amrut Patel, et al,
versus City of Diamond Bar.
CA/Jenkins reported that, during the Closed Session, Council met to discuss
the performance of the City Manager and the Patel litigation and that there
were no reportable actions taken.
2. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor O'Connor called the meeting to order at
6:32 p.m. in the Auditorium of the South Coast Air Quality Management
District, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Chang, Herrera, Huff, Mayor
Pro Tem Ansari and Mayor O'Connor.
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;
Linda Magnuson, Finance Director; Mike Nelson, Communications &
Marketing Director and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Council Member Wen Chang.
INVOCATION: The Invocation was given by Rex Wolins,
Associate Pastor, Diamond Canyon Christian Church.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented.
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
3.1 Presented City Tile to former Walnut Valley Unified School District
Member Christine McPeak.
3.2 Presented City Tile to former Mt. San Antonio Board of Trustee
Member Dexter MacBride.
3.3 City Manager Report and Recommendations - CM/Belanger reported
on a letter received on December 28, 1999 from Clifford Allenby,
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Director of Developmental Services for the State of California, which
stated that changes or new projects for the Lanterman Developmental
Center would be processed under the requirements of the California
Environmental Act. The City will continue to pursue its appeal to have the
Mitigated Negative Declaration set aside by the Court of Appeals.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Richard Toombs gave a video tape presentation
in support of installation of a "pooch park" at one of the City's parks.
Nicholas Matar, Owner of The Cigar Shop, thanked Council for the
Millennium Celebration at the Country Hills Towne Center. The event
brought attention to the stores that are available in the shopping center.
Dave Reynolds thanked everyone involved in the median tree -planting
project, which has given a nice facelift to the community. He appreciated
Council's action with respect to his concern regarding hillside maintenance.
Dr. Larry Rhodes supported installation of a pooch park - provided that the
participating animals have been properly inoculated.
Clyde Hennessee thanked the City's Engineering and Maintenance staff for
their attention toward cleaning up the City.
Darla Farrell thanked former Mayor Chang, Council Members Herrera and
Huff and staff for their assistance and support of the Lanterman issue during
the past year. She asked if Clifford Allenby had responded to requests to
meet with the Advisory Committee prior to January 10.
Sue Sisk expressed concern about the change in leadership in the
community and the placement of the Lanterman issue on the City Council
agenda. She requested that copies of the Governor's proposed budget,
which is due to be released on January 10, be obtained as soon as possible
for review.
M/O'Connor responded that any City Council Member may place an item on
the agenda. And because she has a conflict of interest with the Lanterman
issue, she has no control over whether the item is placed or where the item
is placed on the agenda. She stated that there are four Council Members
committed to dealing with the Lanterman issue on an ongoing basis.
With respect to communication from Mr. Allenby or his office regarding a
meeting relating to the budget, CM/Belanger responded that the City has not
received any communication. Staff will contact Mr. Allenby's office later in
the week to inquire about his availability since he made a commitment to
meet with C/Herrera and C/Huff as well as community members, prior to
submittal of the department's recommendations to the Governor for the
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budget.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 HOLIDAY TREE RECYCLING - Through January 15, 2000 -
Recycling of holiday trees through your disposal company.
5.2 PLANNING COMMISSION - January 11, 2000 - 7:00 p.m. - SCAQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley
5.3 TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION -January 13, 2000
- 7:00 p.m., Room CC -2, SCAQMD Headquarters Building, 21865 E.
Copley Drive.
5.4 CITY COUNCIL MEETING -January 18,2000-6:30 p.m., SCAQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Huff moved, MPT/Ansari seconded, to approve
the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by the following Roll vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Herrera, Huff, MPT/Ansari,
M/O'Connor
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
6.1 RECEIVED & FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular
Meeting of November 23, 1999.
6.2 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - dated January 4, 2000 in the
amount of $1,426,811.83. M/O'Connor recused herself from approval
of the following voucher register items due to potential conflict of
interest related to the Lanterman Developmental Center's Proposed
Forensic Confinement Compound Project: P.O. 8877 for $37.71; P.O.
A8840 for $1,440; P.O. 9009 for $212_ and P.O. 883 for $9.98.
6.3 ACCEPTANCE OF LORBEER MIDDLE SCHOOL BALL FIELD
LIGHTING PROJECT - accepted the work completed by DW Foothill
Electrical Contractor; directed staff to file the Notice of Completion,
and directed staff to release the 10% retention of $17,295.13 to the
contractor 35 days after the Notice of Completion is filed.
6.4 AWARDED CONTRACT FOR DESIGN OF LANDSCAPING
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THREE MEDIANS ON GOLDEN SPRINGS
DRIVE - to Hirsch & Assoc. in the amount of $8,400 plus a
contingency of $3,600 for reimbursables and soils analysis, for a total
authorization not to exceed $22,000 and directed staff to allocate
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$22,000 from LLAD #38 reserves for the project.
6.5 AWARDED CONTRACT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF TRAILS AND
BICYCLE ROUTES MASTER PLAN - to the Roth Group in the
amount of $48,500.
6.6 APPROVED SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 14(1999): AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR REGULATING WHEELED TOYS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY -
Approved second reading by title only, waived full reading and
adopted Ordinance No. 14(1999).
6.7 APPROVED SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 9A(1989)- AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 9(1989) ESTABLISHING
SALARIES FOR MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL - approved
second reading by title only, waived full reading and adopted
Ordinance No. 9A(1989).
6.8 AWARDED CONTRACT FOR THE DESIGN OF ADA
IMPROVEMENTS AT SYCAMORE CANYON PARK - to Hirsch &
Assoc. in an amount not to exceed $25,000 and allocated an
additional $5,000 in CDBG funds for the project, for a total allocation
of $25,000.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
8. OLD BUSINESS:
8.1 SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION - The report
addresses Council's request that staff provide information on the pros
and cons of a single service provider system within the framework of
the recently enacted solid waste and recycling code modifications
versus maintaining an open permit system as currently employed. A
description of the options, pros and cons of open market versus
exclusive arrangements, analogous implementation schedules and
other information (e.g., rate impacts, diversion potential,
environmental effects) needed by Council to make a determination is
included.
Tommy Ozoonian, Director of Sales & Marketing, Athens Services,
stated that his company is open to negotiations and would be very
interested in participating in the bid process. He indicated that his
company is able to meet AB939 goals and would offer the city
indemnification against AB939. His company uses a two container
system - one for yard waste, and one for everything else, which is
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simple and cost effective. He presented a video and written materials
to Council Members for their perusal. He invited Council Members,
staff members and interested citizens to tour the company's materials
recovery facility.
Dave Reynolds commended J. Michael Huls and staff members on an
excellent report to Council. He asked if the Waste Management of
today is the same company that was doing business in the city five
years ago as a result of the merger. He believed that there are
fundamental arguments on economies of scale with respect to a
single hauler. However, he also believed that it is only beneficial if
arrived at through the competitive process. He would like the City to
require that the bids be realistic and have the haulers disclose
information regarding their cost basis for bids. While he agreed with
the single provider concept for residential, the program for multi-
family may need to be kept open to multiple providers.
Ron Saldana, Executive Director, California Disposal Association,
spoke in support of a multi -hauler system.
-- Mike Dye, Universal Waste Systems, Pomona, said his company
looked forward to working with the City in enacting a solid waste
collection system that best serves the city, residential and commercial
customers and participating haulers.
Clyde Hennessee said that Waste Management had always been
responsive. If the City decides on a single hauler system, he would
prefer that the contract be awarded to Waste Management.
Dave Perez, Valley Vista Services, said that his company is ready to
provide service to the City no matter what method the Council
chooses.
C/Huff moved, C/Herrera seconded, to direct staff to prepare bid
specifications and revise options contained within the staff report and
direct the City Attorney to complete his written opinion on the 5 year
discontinuation issue for the February 1, 2000 City Council meeting.
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Herrera, Huff, MPT/
Ansari, M/O'Connor
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
9. NEW BUSINESS: None
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RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: M/O'Connor recessed the
City Council Meeting to the Redevelopment Agency at 7:55 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: M/O'Connor reconvened the City
Council Meeting at 7:56 p.m.
10. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND COUNCIL MEMBER
COMMENTS: C/Chang said that the past two weeks had been very
peaceful and quiet. He and his family enjoyed the Millennium Celebration.
Staff, Sheriffs Department and community members worked very hard to
provide the community with a successful event. He wished everyone a
happy New Year.
C/Herrera stated that no matter where the issue of Lanterman occurs in any
meeting agenda, it will continue to be a topic of concern and focus for the
City Council. Clifford Allenby has not committed to meeting with the City
prior to January 10; however, Council will continue to pursue this matter in
an effort to obtain his commitment. In addition, Council will continue to
remain vigilant with respect to any future plans for Lanterman Developmental
Center. She thanked staff for their fine efforts toward the success of the
Millennium Celebration. The event was well attended by appreciative
residents.
C/Huff hoped that everyone had a great holiday season. He wished
everyone a happy New Year and millennium.
C/Ansari said that it is very nice to receive telephone calls from citizens who
appreciate a successful event such as the Millennium Celebration. She
believed that the event was a success. She thanked Sgt. Flannery, Deputy
Perkins and Deputy St. Arrant for their participation. She thanked the City's
staff and committee members who were involved with this celebration. She
asked that tonight's meeting be adjourned in memory of Ann Craig, who
passed away on New Year's Eve at the age of 87. She was an active
member of the senior citizen's organization.
M/O'Connor stated that she attended her first sanitation district meeting on
December 22, which was an eye-opening event. She echoed fellow Council
Member's comments regarding the Millennium Celebration. Although a
couple of Council Members were concerned about the monies spent on the
event, she believed it was money well spent. Several thousand people
attended the event. Kudos to staff and, in particular, to CSD/Rose and
CSC/Olivas, who worked countless hours to assure a successful event.
Many volunteers and staff members worked during their holiday. She
commended the Sheriffs Department for their attention to the safety of the
City. She also thanked the vendors who provided food and entertainment
and the rental company that provided the tents and tables. She said she
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received many favorable comments about the professional atmosphere of
the party.
12. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, M/O'Connor
adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. in memory of Ann Craig and past
Assembly Member Bill Lancaster.
4LDA BURGESS, City Clerk
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