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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/1/2000 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR FEBRUARY 1, 2000 1. STUDY SESSION: Called to order at 5:03 p.m., Room CC -2, South Coast Air Quality Management District, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar. DISCUSSION OF ANNEXATION PROCESS AND PRELIMINARY COST - BENEFIT ANALYSIS. Present: Council Members Chang, Herrera, Huff, MPT/ 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; Kellee Fritzal, Assistant to the City Manager, Ann Lungu, Associate Planner; Rose Manela, Assistant Engineer; Sonya Joe, Development Services Assistant, and Teresa Montgomery, Communications & Marketing Coordinator. Study Session adjourned at 6:00 p.m. to Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION: 6:00 p.m., Room CC -2, South Coast Air Quality Management District, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Government Code Section 54954.5: Barbara Beach-Courchesne, et al vs. City of Diamond Bar. Present: Council Members Chang, Herrera, Huff, MPT/ Ansari and M/O'Connor. Closed Session adjourned at 6:30 p.m. to the Regular City Council Meeting. 2. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor O'Connor called the regular City Council meeting to order at 6:30 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 & FEBRUARY 1, 2000 PAGE 2 Marketing Director and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk. CM/Belanger reported that during the Study Session, Council, staff and interested members of the public took part in a discussion regarding an annexation process and preliminary cost -benefit analysis. Council directed staff to provide an amended annexation report for consideration on March 7, 2000. CA/Jenkins stated that, during Closed Session, Council discussed a matter of pending litigation, which is currently on appeal in the California Court of Appeals. The case is identified in tonight's agenda and no reportable actions were taken. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cub Scout Pack 737, Den 1 and the National Anthem was played by the Diamond Bar High School Band. INVOCATION: The Invocation was given by Ron Rose, Pastor, Calvary Chapel, 22324 Golden Springs Dr., Diamond Bar. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented. 3.A SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS: 3.A.1. Presented City Tiles and Certificates to Diamond Bar High School CIF Champions and Diamond Bar High School Band. 3.13 CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 3.B.1. CM/Belanger reported that, with respect to the State's proposed scope change to the Lanterman Expansion Project, the State, on January 21, 2000, sent a revision to their 20 -day letter which will result in the matter being considered by the State Legislative Budget Committee. This matter is slated to be considered by the State's Public Works Board on February 18, 2000 in Sacramento. The City's Attorney has made several Public Records Act requests related to the two letters that were presented to the City. Staff learned today that the attorney has received a response to the Public Records Act request and the response appears to be significant. The information is currently being analyzed by the City's Special Counsel. The Lanterman subcommittee was to have met on Monday, January 31 and instead continued that meeting to Monday, February 7, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. at the SCAQMD Headquarters Building. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Martha Bruske recommended that the agenda item entitled "City Manager Reports and Recommendations" be FEBRUARY 1, 2000 PAGE 3 taken off the Council's agenda. Reverend Mike Scheunemeyer, Pastor, D.B. Congregational Church United Church of Christ asked Council to take action to encourage the community to become educated on Proposition 22 and how similar measures have been used in other states to retract rights from domestic partners. His Church will host study forums on February 9 and February 16. Materials will present -a neutral view of the Proposition. He expressed opposition to Proposition 22 and invited the public to join in the opposition. Wally Lyman said that it is apparent that the City has not won anything in its battle with Lanterman. He was told that the City has spent $400,000 on attorney's fees and asked if this information is correct. He asked what happened to the 3-dimensional model for which the City paid $10,000. He also expressed concern about MTBE additive polluting the City's water system. Dick Farrell stated that Council Members and citizens have spent a great deal of time and effort in fighting the Lanterman project. Lanterman is proposing another plan that has been in the works for some time and the community needs to continue fighting the issue. Darla Farrell said she is concerned about the community's lack of knowledge regarding the Lanterman issue. It is appalling to her that legislators believe that the project is finished. Sue Sisk stated that community members have spent a great deal of time addressing the Lanterman issue and the community needs the support of the Council. She asked Council to commit to communicate timely, accurate information to the community regarding task force meetings as well as, accurate and timely information about what the State is doing and proposing to do at Lanterman. She also asked Council to provide information regarding the horns and sirens at Lanterman. Irene Kim, 24231 Softwind Dr., stated that Lanterman tests its horns/alarms on the first day of each month as well as every Friday at 12:00 noon. Twice a year, the facility holds a disaster drill and the horns are sounded. In the past three and one-half years, the alarm was sounded once because a client left the center and was later found on Valley Blvd. If a client should leave the premises, after 30 minutes the police are notified and the alarm will go off. Mary Matson felt that the City lacks the ability to deal with the Lanterman Expansion issue and that the community is being misled. She asked Council to take action to help the community stop the project. FEBRUARY 1, 2000 PAGE 4 Gladys Crittenden thanked Ms. Kim for explaining the alarm testing process. She asked why Sue Sisk is the only person who can tell her what is happening at the facility. Marie Buckland said she is concerned about what is happening at Lanterman and the Council's representation on behalf of the public. Wayne Yada urged Council to maintain pressure to stop the Lanterman Expansion Project. It does not appear that the State wants to build partnerships with the communities. Don Gravdahl said that while petitioning for signatures last Saturday, he was shocked to learn that the general public thought the Lanterman issue was dead. It is up to Council to accurately inform the public. Jeff Koontz, Executive Director, D.B. Chamber of Commerce, stated that on February 25 at 7:30 a.m., an Eggs and Issues Breakfast session will be held at the Holiday Inn Select. The speaker will be Assembly Member Pacheco. The cost of admission is $15. The public is invited to attend. CM/Belanger responded to Wally Lyman that the City's water purveyor is the Walnut Valley Water District. Staff will confirm that the District gets its water from the Colorado River and from the State Water Project and provide the information to Council at its February 15 meeting. C/Herrera reported that she is also concerned that D.B. continues to not get the truth from the State regarding Lanterman. The City has repeatedly asked the State via the Department of Developmental Services Department of General Services, to get information on what the State is proposing for its new project -and there has been no response. Clifford Allenby made promises and commitments to her that he would come to D.B. to meet with her to talk about the new project that he was going to propose. He did not say that he would meet with community members. He said he would meet with her prior to submitting the new project to the State. He failed to keep that promise along with many other promises he made to her. It is now evident that the State has no intention of being honest and forthright with the citizens of D.B. The State wants to keep the City in the dark and continue to plan whatever it is they are going to plan in spite of the questions asked and the concerns expressed and in spite of the lawsuit that the City filed. On September 17, the City had a victory in that the State rescinded its project. But what the State then did was to initiate a new project. The City does not know what the State's process will be. The City continues to ask questions of the State. The City's Attorney continues to access information through the Public Records Act. The City will continue to be alert and aggressive in the pursuit of the truth. As soon as information becomes available, Council will share that information with the citizens. FEBRUARY 1, 2000 PAGE 5 C/Huff stated that Council shares the community's frustration with respect to the Lanterman issue and it is even more frustrating to have the public attack the Council. The Council has committed a lot of the City's resources to fighting this matter. On the one hand, the public is saying the City is not doing enough and on the other hand, the City is being asked where it has been spending its money. It takes resources to fight the State. Putting a stop to the State's progress was an historic event. However, the City must remain vigilant. Although the City has won one battle, it is not the end of the war - it is an ongoing thing that requires a great deal of commitment. He acknowledged that Sue Sisk is the point person for information. The Lanterman matter is one of many priorities set forth by the Council. He asked the residents to please bear with the Council through its efforts to obtain information through Counsel. The City does not have information regarding the new project proposed by the State. Until responsible and accurate information is obtained, it is difficult for the City to prepare a focused response. He encouraged residents to continue working with the Council to defeat the Lanterman project. 5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 5.1 PLANNING COMMISSION - February 8, 2000 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.2 COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE MEETING - February 9, 2000 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.3 TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - February 10, 2000 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.4 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - February 15, 2000 - 6:30 p.m., SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.5 PLANNING COMMISSION - February 22, 2000 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.6 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - February 24, 2000 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.7 CENSUS TOWN HALL MEETING - February 26, 2000 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.8 JOINT COUNCIL/WVUSD BOARD MEETING - March 8, 2000 - 6:30 p.m., SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Huff moved, MPT/Ansari seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item No. 6.11. Motion carried FEBRUARY 1, 2000 PAGE 6 by the following Roll vote with MPT/Ansari abstaining from approval of Item No. 6:10: 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 December 14, 1999. 6.2 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER -dated February 1, 2000 in the amount of $2,279,413.79. M/O'Connor abstained from approval of the following voucher register items due to potential conflict of interest related to the Lanterman Developmental Centers Proposed Forensic Confinement Compound Project: P.O. 9260 for $70 and P.O. 9463 for $20,993.87. 6.3 REVIEWED AND APPROVED TREASURER'S STATEMENT - for December, 1999. 6.4 APPROVED NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE REHABILITATION PROJECT BETWEEN GRAND AVENUE AND TORITO LANE - Accepted the work performed by Excel Paving Co. and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of .Completion and release any retention amounts thirty-five days after the recordation date. 6.5 APPROVED EXONERATION OF BONDS FOR WILLIAM LYON COMPANY FOR GRADING PERMIT BONDS AND FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BONDS FOR TRACT Nos. 45268, 43760 and 44825: a) Grading Permit Bond in the amount of $54,400 for Tract No. 45268, b) Grading Permit Bond in the amount of $415,800 for Tract No. 43760, c) Faithful Performance Bond for installation of park sewer line and connection improvements/parkway entry sign in the amount of $15,000 and d) directed the City Clerk to notify the owner and surety of these actions. 6.6 (a) APPROVED AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BRANDMAN -^ ASSOCIATES FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES IN PROCESSING TRACT MAP NO. 51169 (HORIZON PACIFIC MITIGATION MONITORING) - in the amount of $3,540. (b) APPROVED AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BRANDMAN FEBRUARY 1, 2000 PAGE 7 ASSOCIATES FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES IN PROCESSING TRACT MAP NO. 32400 (STANDARD PACIFIC MITIGATION MONITORING) - in the amount of $7,890. 6.7 APPROVED A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BRANDMAN ASSOCIATES FOR ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN CHECKING AND INSPECTION SERVICES - in the amount of $5,000. 6.8 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 91-72F: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 91-72E PRESCRIBING A METHOD OF DRAWING WARRANTS AND CHECKS UPON CITY FUNDS - adding the Mayor Pro Tem as an additional signer. 6.9 APPROVED SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 01(2000): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ADDING NEW CHAPTER 5.09 ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CHAPTER 7.16 OF TITLE 7 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE PERTAINING TO AMBULANCES OF THE DIAMOND BAR COUNTY CODE. 6.10 APPROVED MINUTES: (MPT/Ansari abstained from approval) 6.10.1 Study Session of January 18, 2000 - As submitted. 6.10.2 Regular Meeting of January 18, 2000 - As submitted MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR: 6.11 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-6: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 15, THE HERTZBERG-POLANCO FORENSIC CRIME LABORATORIES CONSTRUCTION BOND ACT. After viewing a videotape presenting the facts of Proposition 15, Sheriff Captain Richard Martinez explained that the $32 million balance of funds necessary to build the crime lab would come from the County and through the Sheriff Department's budget, which would - have no negative impact on D.B. C/Herrera moved, C/Chang seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 2000- 6: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar supporting Proposition 15, the Hertzberg-Polanco Forensic Crime Laboratories Construction Bond Act. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: FEBRUARY 1, 2000 PAGE B AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Herrera, Huff, MPT/ Ansari, M/O'Connor NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7.1 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-07: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ADOPTING FEES PERTAINING TO AMBULANCE LICENSING. M/O'Connor opened the Public Hearing. Martha Bruske asked if the City is concerned about noise abatement for sirens and whether the ambulances can park on city streets and wait for calls. Jeff Koontz, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that Emergency Ambulance Service is a member of the Chamber of Commerce. Their only concern is that the fees be revenue neutral and that the fees that they pay to the County of Los Angeles would not be re -assessed by the City once this ordinance is changed over. With respect to questions posed by Martha Bruske, the Emergency Ambulance Service location is at the Walnut Pools building, which is also occupied by the Chamber of Commerce. The service is under a restriction to use limited sirens to get in and out of the City. He has observed a lack of courtesy on the part of the City's motorists when the ambulance has its lights flashing and is attempting to gain access to Golden Springs Dr. He believed that if people would allow the ambulance access to City streets, there would be less use of the sirens. There being no further testimony offered, M/O'Connor closed the Public Hearing. CM/Belanger reiterated that the dispatch location for Emergency Ambulance Service is the Walnut Pools building. The service has procedures for essential use of sirens and lights. There is no provision in the City's code that would prevent ambulances from being parked on city streets. This resolution provides a policy for ambulances in the City that reflects the policy of the County and there is only one charge, which is made to the person receiving the service. The City does not receive any revenue from this service. M/O'Connor asked that "by" be corrected to "in" under A. 3. to wit: "The City Council desires to adjust the rates and charges and to FEBRUARY 1, 2000 PAGE 9 implement new rates, fees and charges for ambulance services provided in the City of Diamond Bar." She also asked that under 4. C. in Exhibit A., "Los Angeles County" be added to wit: "The ambulance operator shall file with the County of Los Angeles Director of Department and Health Services, etc." She further requested that "Board" be changed to "City Council" on Page 5 in the last sentence before D. to wit: "Such rates shall not be charged patients until approved by the City Council." MPT/Ansari asked whether the patient or the insurance provider is billed and whether the ambulance service bills in a timely fashion. She also asked if the ambulances carry a youth tracheotomy kit. CM/Belanger responded that staff would provide an answer to MPT/Ansari's questions as soon as the information becomes available. MPT/Ansari moved, C/Huff seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 2000-07: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar adopting fees pertaining to ambulance licensing. 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 8. OLD BUSINESS:. 8.1 SOLID WASTE RECYCLING COLLECTION - On January 4, 2000, Council requested additional information regarding its decision- making options and instructed staff to prepare draft bid specifications (i.e., a Request for Proposal) for a contractor to solely provide integrated waste management services within the City. Four pathways have been identified for consideration: (a) Stay with the open -permit system; (2) negotiate with one or more haulers to implement a single -service provider; (3) negotiations failing, proceed with an open bid process to select a single -service provider; or (4) proceed directly with an open bidding process to select a single- - service provider. Red Calkins did not understand why the City is going to ask for one hauler to do the job. He felt that selection of a hauler should go out to bid. Mike Dye, Universal Waste Systems, Pomona, said that whatever the outcome of the Council's decision, Universal Waste Systems would like to be a part of servicing the community. His company prefers an FEBRUARY 1, 2000 PAGE 10 open and competitive bid process. In the commercial, industrial and multi -family, he believed that the City would benefit from having a non-exclusive franchise system. Ron Saldana, Executive Director, California Disposal Association, reiterated that CDA believes that competition is the best answer to solid waste collection for the residential and business community. If the Council decides to employ a single hauler for residential, he hoped that strong consideration will be given to multi -haulers for commercial under a permit system. Clyde Hennessee is concerned about the people in D.B. who have greenery and what will happen if the barrel capacity is reduced. Dave Reynolds, resident and D.B. Improvement Association liaison on Solid Waste Issues, said that it is his understanding from the recently passed ordinance that the baseline for the trash barrel is 64 gallons and the green waste barrel can be 100 gallons or whatever is requested to meet the needs of the resident. The idea behind a variable rate system is to provide an incentive for people to place items in recycling and green waste containers, reduce waste and lower the cost. Therefore, he believed the matter of capacity of green waste accommodation is a non -issue. The City is considering a three -barrel system that would require three trucks and, therefore, he strongly supported a one -hauler system for single family residential. He was concerned about how the five-year cancellation would affect the proposal. He strongly supported open competition in the commercial sector. Don Gravdahl expressed concern about where the green waste for multi -family residential goes. He was very disheartened with the City Attorney's determination regarding the five-year cancellation notice to the recent hauler. He preferred that the City go directly to bid for one carrier. However, in light of the five year cancellation, he recommended that Council continue with the City's present permit system and immediately issue the five year cancellation notice to Waste Management. Dean Ruffridge, Waste Management, thanked Council for the opportunity to participate in the City's program and congratulated Council on its due diligence in considering this matter. He believed that Waste Management is the best company to work with the City toward reaching its recycling mandates. He explained why he favored Option #2 contained within staffs recommendation to Council. He guaranteed that the City will attain its 50% diversion goal using the services of Waste Management. FEBRUARY 1, 2000 PAGE 11 MPT/Ansari asked how many commercial haulers service the City, to which CM/Belanger responded that there are three and the City does not receive a franchise fee from any of the three. MPT/Ansari stated that she would like to see the commercial hauling go out to bid. The City collects an AB939 Administration Fee of 35 cents per customer per month. MPT/Ansari expressed concern about getting the best rates for the citizens of D.B. and that she was concerned about air quality compliance. CM/Belanger stated that the bid package and/or contract could include the anticipated need for alternative fuel vehicles. M/O'Connor responded to Clyde Hennessee that on Page 7 of the RFP under B. Single Family Residential Sector, it states that "additional yard waste and recyclabies containers shall be supplied at no extra charge to residents so as to encourage diversion." M/O'Connor said she is also concerned about the five year cancellation. C/Chang asked Dean Ruffridge if the rates would change or remain the same. Mr. Ruffridge responded that Waste Management has not been asked to provide a rate to the City. Waste Management needs to know what the City wants before a rate can be provided. Waste Management is prepared to respond to a request for rate within the next few weeks. MPT/Ansari asked Mr. Ruffridge how much more Waste Management charges cities that require alternative fuel vehicles. Mr. Ruffridge stated that Waste Management has been able to obtain grants from various sources. Where alternative fuel vehicles are utilized, it does not cost the ratepayer any additional amount. C/Huff believed it was commendable that Waste Management has taken a leadership role in converting to alternative fuel vehicles. SCAQMD is stepping up its restriction of diesel fuel. He pointed out that as mandates are invoked, much sought after grant monies will become less available. As a result, additional costs may be passed along to the provider. He did not believe that these mandates need to be written into the City's permit process. The companies will comply with the SCAQMD rules. The Task Force recommended a single provider and a three -barrel system. The City has enjoyed a good relationship with Waste Management and he would expect that FEBRUARY 1, 2000 PAGE 12 to continue. However, in order for the residents to appreciate that the Council has represented them in the best manner, he felt that it is important for the City to go out to an open bid system. . Tommy Ouzoonian, Athens Services, explained that his firm has experimented with alternative fuel vehicles and found them to be expensive and lacking in up-to-date technology. There are no alternative fuel vehicles on the street at this time. Mike Dye, Universal Disposal reported that his firm is looking into alternative fuel systems. CA/Jenkins explained that any franchise the City enters would have to have a provision that the hauler would be in compliance with all City, State and Federal laws. It does not mean that the City must impose any particular requirements in the franchise at this time. M/O'Connor pointed out that, with the City's current permit system, there are a total of eight trucks per day on the City's streets. CM/Belanger responded to C/Herrera that specifications for customer service complaint handling is spelled out in the Draft Agreement on Page 10 (Service Complaints). C/Herrera believed the City should do everything possible to protect the residents and to make certain that their complaints receive the proper response. C/Chang moved, C/Huff seconded, to direct staff to issue bid specifications and collect open bids for issuance of a single -hauler contract for all solid waste collected within the City to the most qualified bidder. M/O'Connor moved to amend the motion to direct staff to send a 5 - year letter of discontinuation. C/Chang agreed to amend his motion and C/Huff seconded the amendment. Amended 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 FEBRUARY 1, 2000 PAGE 13 9. NEW BUSINESS: 9.1 ESTABLISHMENT OF COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS — Currently, City news is published in various media. It is not known whether the information is reaching the community to any significant extent. The proposed Coordinating Council assembles key people already plugged into various groups, who can deliver information to their groups, furthering the effectiveness of communications. In addition, the members can help the City understand their unique needs, and get their messages and events publicized for the enjoyment and benefit of the rest of the community. A community calendar compiled from the various events articulated through the Coordinating Council would be published on the City's web page. The City's web page could provide links to websites these organizations may have, in addition to perhaps providing City web page space for these entities to help them reach and communicate with their membership. Martha Bruske said she is concerned about using the name "Council" in the title of the group. She believed that Council needs to communicate on a one to one basis with the residents and not with groups and committees. She opposed Establishment of a Coordinating Council for Community Events as it is written. Jeff Koontz, D.B. Chamber of Commerce, believed the Council is moving in the right direction by forming this entity. He concurred with Martha Bruske that residents and community groups need to have advanced information regarding issues that are being brought forward for discussion in order to formulate opinions and present views to the City Council. MPT/Ansari moved, C/Chang seconded, to form a Community Coordinating Committee. M/O'Connor recommended that members of the Council be designated to serve on the Committee. MPT/Ansari agreed to the amendment and recommended that M/O'Connor and C/Huff be appointed. C/Chang agreed to the amended motion. 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 FEBRUARY 1, 2000 PAGE 14 9.2 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-08: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE DECENNIAL CENSUS- IN THE YEAR 2000 AND FORMING A COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION - The Decennial Census will be taken in the year 2000. It is important that as complete a count of people in the U.S., generally, and the City of D.B. particularly, be accomplished. To this end, the City is establishing a Complete Count Committee to support, encourage and facilitate complete participation of D.B. residents in the Census. The City has, and will continue to market, inform and educate the community through the use of several media: City website; community bulletin boards; print advertisement; CAN advertisement; a -news; press releases; news stories (Mayor's Comer, etc.); public meetings (e.g., Town Hall). The Complete Count Committee will provide for coordinating of numerous community groups and organizations in efforts to encourage people living in D.B. to participate in Census 2000. The City will also be applying for federal funds to assist in covering the costs of the Complete Count Committee's activities. Dr. Larry Rhodes encouraged everyone residing in D.B. to participate in the census count. MPT/Ansari moved, C/Chang seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 2000-08: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar recognizing the importance of the Decennial Census in the Year 2000 and forming a Complete Count Committee to support and encourage participation. 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 RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: M/O'Connor recessed the City Council Meeting to the Redevelopment Agency at 9:50 p.m. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: M/O'Connor reconvened the City Council Meeting at 9:55 p.m. 10. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEMBER COMMENTS: C/Herrera addressed earlier comments regarding the community's concerns regarding Lanterman and the perception that this Council does not have a commitment to opposing this project or any project that would compromise the safety of the residents. It was this Council that played a very large part in securing the State's rescission on September 17, 1999. The Council FEBRUARY 1, 2000 PAGE 15 worked diligently to obtain participation from the citizens in D.B. as well as resident and City Council participation from other communities. The State has started a new project and this Council will continue to fight against this project. In spite of commitments to the contrary made by Clifford Allenby, she and the Council have been excluded from the process. There is some evidence that the State may have caused the City of D.B. additional monies by obstructing its efforts. C/Chang stated that on January 20, he and M/O'Connor addressed the community on the State of the City. He thanked the residents, Chamber of Commerce and St. Denis for the participation. On January 21, most of the Council Members attended the Chamber's Grand Opening ceremonies for Orien Pagan's new tax and accounting office. On January 26, the Census 2000 committee met to discuss the game plan for encouraging every D.B. individual to participate in this important event. Also on January 26, most Council Members attended the dinner for all elected officials in Supervisor Knabe's District. On January 29, he and C/Huff attended the Asian/American Expo, which was held at the Pomona Fair Grounds. C/Huff, on behalf of the City Council, presented a certificate to the exposition. On January 31, he spoke with Universal Waste and Athens Service regarding tonight's agenda item. Also on January 31, he attended the Four Corners meeting along with C/Huff, Chairman of the committee. He echoed Council Member Herrera's comments regarding Lanterman. He asked the community to remain united in their efforts to continue fighting Lanterman's expansion plans. C/Huff reported on the status of the Four Corners Committee whose main concern is traffic mitigation. He expressed concern about Lanterman Task Force committee members not being notified that the meeting was adjourned. CM/Belanger responded that he failed to post the customary meeting cancellation notification on the door for those who had not been notified of the cancellation. C/Huff reported on the progressing technology of alternative fuels as specified under SCAQMD's Rule 1190. MPT/Ansari reported on her attendance at last Wednesday's Regional Water Board meeting. It was not a good day for cities. Last Thursday, she attended the CLOUT meeting. This morning she and C/Herrera met with the D.B. Senior Citizen's Club to discuss their concerns. With respect to Lanterman, she stated that she used the word "disturbed" and not "devastated" when speaking to one of D.B.'s concerned citizens. Although only two Council Members sit on the Task Force, all Council Members are equally concerned about this issue, She asked that the Council consider FEBRUARY 1, 2000 PAGE 16 placing a memorial to all of the residents who have served in the military at Heritage Park and hold an annual ceremony in their honor. M/O'Connor stated that on January 19, the Economic Development Subcommittee met. She asked that with respect to Economic Development, that a letter be written to Ralph's Market asking for them to meet with the Economic Development Subcommittee to discuss plans for their location in the Country Hills Towne Center. On January 20, she and C/Chang spoke about the State of the City and addressed the Lanterman issue. Also on that day, the Solid Waste Subcommittee (she and C/Huff) previewed the RFP that was discussed and voted upon this evening. She attended Orien Pagan's grand opening. On January 25, she attended the Walnut Valley Rotary Breakfast and heard Congressman Miller speak on issues coming before cities from the Federal Government. She attended the Pomona Unified School District Board meeting that evening and spoke about the City's China exchange trip. She requested that they appoint their subcommittee members for the joint PUSD/City Council subcommittee meeting. She also indicated that Council would like to have a tour of the Diamond Ranch High School. On January 26, the Census 2000 subcommittee met. The City has a staff coordinator and a great deal of public outreach has been accomplished. The subcommittee will work toward 100% response. She attended the Sanitation District meeting and the Knabe Millennium Celebration for all local elected officials. On January 27, the Anniversary Celebration Committee met. The event will be held on Sunday, April 9, 2000. She encouraged groups to participate in the event. The Chamber of Commerce, along with Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps, will hold its Casino Night fund-raiser on Saturday, April 8. On January 28, the Finance Committee met to peruse the Warrant Register. On January 28, she gave Cub Scout Pack 737, Den 1 a tour of City Hall and answered their questions. As part of her outreach program as Mayor, she has been attending many meetings. On Monday, she met with Chinese Association President George Kuo to impart information about what is occurring in the City. Today, she donated blood during the Walnut Sheriff Station's Blood Drive. She encouraged all citizens who are able to do so to give blood. During the flu epidemic, blood bank supplies have diminished. She asked staff to provide a report to Council regarding the proposed proposition regarding libraries as well as any other propositions that might be important to the City.- It is Girl Scout Cookie time and she asked residents to participate in this fund-raising activity. She wished the Chinese community members a Happy New Year and everyone a happy Valentine's Day. FEBRUARY 1, 2000 PAGE 17 12. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, MI©'Connor adjourned the meeting at 10:38 p.m. in memory of John A. Rowland IV and in memory of the passengers of Alaska Airlines Flight 261. LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk ATTEST: —"Ica, x " Mayor