HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/15/2000 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
FEBRUARY 15, 2000
CLOSED SESSION: None
2. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor O'Connor called the City Council
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 Huff.
INVOCATION: The Invocation was given by Dr. Robert
Cassel, Northminster Presbyterian Church.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: CM/Belanger recommended that Consent
Calendar Items 6.2 and 6.9 be continued to a later date.
3.A SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
3.A.1. Presented Certificates of Recognition to Jerry Amet, Glen Plovanich,
Ben Potter, John Rowe and Jackie Warren, Volunteer Patrol
Members that have logged 500 hours.
3.A.2 Proclaimed February 2000 as "Black History Month."
3.13 CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
3.B.1. CM/Belanger reported that the Council established a Complete Count
Committee for the 2000 Census. Since that time, staff has applied for
and received approval for funding by both the State and the Federal
Governments to assist in the cost of getting the message out to the
community encouraging them to participate in Census Day on April
1, 2000. It is important that every resident of D.B. be counted. To that
end, the City Council will sponsor a Town Hall Meeting on Saturday,
February 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the SCAQMD
Auditorium. The event will be broadcast live on Channel 12.
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CM/Belanger further stated that Council has established the D.B. Community
Foundation and has appointed five additional members to the Board of
Directors. A meeting is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, February 17 at
7:00 p.m. to appoint the final four members of the Board.
With respect to the Lanterman Developmental Center's security project,
CM/Belanger reported that staff prepared an information letter for distribution
to the community to inform the residents of this newly proposed project. It
is anticipated that the letter will be in the mail by the end of this week to
every postal customer in D.B. The project proposal will be considered by the
State's Public Works Board on Friday, February 18. Representatives of the
Lanterman Developmental Center Advisory Committee will attend the
meeting along with the City's special counsel and the homeowner's special
counsel. This past weekend, the City of Walnut distributed an informational
letter to every resident in Walnut.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Alison Meyers, Associate Branch Director, Diamond Bar -Walnut YMCA, thanked
Council for their continuing support of the YMCA. She announced the YMCA's
annual support fund-raising campaign.
M/O'Connor presented checks from Council Members to Ms. Meyers.
Randy Nayadu, 24095 Highcrest Dr., said he noticed fences being erected around
the Sun Cal property. He was surprised to learn that Pulte is involved. The City
and SunCal have done an extraordinary job in providing the citizens with a lot of
information on this project. If there is a new developer, it could change the equation
for the residents living adjacent to the project and he asked Council to provide the
affected residents with as much information as possible.
Sandy Erickson, 24008 Highcrest Dr., stated that SunCal promised that they would
work with the residents on Highcrest to negotiate the location of the gate. The
residents have met with a representative of Pulte and were told that negotiations
are not proceeding as expected. She asked Council for their assistance in
providing information regarding the changeover.
Rafik Tadros, 24069 Highcrest Dr., said he is the newest member of the
neighborhood. He said that he was never told through his escrow process that
there would be such a project at the end of Highcrest. He was notified by his
neighbors about the pending project. He acquired his home because of its location
in the cul-de-sac in order to provide protection for his children. He was present to
support his neighbors and get as much information as possible regarding Pulte
Homes.
Sue Sisk spoke about recent editorials regarding the Lanterman issue. Contrary
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to comments made by employees of Lanterman, the residents of D.B. do not want
this facility to close. However, the citizens continue to be opposed to housing
behavioral and severe -behavioral clients in a facility that will have security features
normally associated with forensic clients. She recommended that information
regarding Lanterman contained in the Community Newsletter be placed on the
City's website.
Mohan Lalvani spoke in opposition to Consent Calendar Item No. 6.5. He said that
there is a serious speeding problem in the morning and afternoon hours on
Chestnut Creek Dr. that will not be mitigated by passage of this item. He presented
a copy of a letter signed by 25 families on Chestnut Creek indicating that this is not
the solution to the problem. This letter was presented to the Traffic &
Transportation Commission one month ago.
Darla Farrell said that Assembly Member Pacheco is scheduled to host a Town Hall
Meeting to address the Lanterman issue. She asked that notice of the meeting as
well as notice of Lanterman Developmental Center Advisory Committee meetings
be posted on Channel 12 and City On -Line.
CM/Belanger stated that the City will advise the community regarding the course
of work Pulte will undertake during succeeding months. The fence was installed in
response to an agreement with adjacent neighbors to provide boundary fences to
assure that animals cannot leave the property when grading and clearing activities
begin. The location of the gate was left to the property owners and developers. To
date, there has been no conclusion to that matter. Information regarding property
matters is the responsibility of the respective buyers and sellers. Realtors have a
responsibility to provide information on behalf of property owners. Under today's
law, there are disclosure requirements. He did not know whether the disclosure of
a prospective subdivision is something that a Realtor would have to disclose.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 150T" YEAR CELEBRATION - DIAMOND BAR LIBRARY - February 18, 2000
- 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
5.2 PRESIDENT'S HOLIDAY - February 21, 2000 - City Offices will be closed.
Will re -open Tuesday, February 22, 2000.
5.3 PLANNING COMMISSION - February 22, 2000 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.4 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - February 24, 2000 - 7:00 p.m.,
SCAQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.5 CENSUS 2000 TOWN HALL MEETING - February 26, 2000 - 9:00 a.m. -12
noon, SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
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5.6 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - March 7, 2000 - 6:30 p.m.., SCAQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.7 JOINT COUNCIL/WVUSD BOARD MEETING - March 8, 2000 6:30 p.m.,
SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.8 TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - March 9, 2000 - 7:00 p.m.,
SCAQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.9 TOWN HALL MEETING - ASSEMBLY MEMBER PACHECO - April 1, 2000
- 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.,
5.10 11`h CITY BIRTHDAY PARTY - April 9, 2000 - Peterson Park, 24142 E.
Sylvan Glen Dr.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: MPT/Ansari moved, C/Huff seconded, to approve the
Consent Calendar with the exception of Item No.'s 6.2, 6.5, 6.9 and 6.10. 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 APPROVED MINUTES:
6.1.1 Study Session of February 1, 2000 -As submitted.
6.1.2 Regular Meeting of February 1, 2000 - As amended.
6.2 CONTINUED PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular
Meeting of November 18, 1999 - to March 7, 2000.
6.3 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - dated February 15, 2000 in the
amount of $560,716.57.
6.4 APPROVED NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR MINNEQUA LANDSLIDE
REMEDIATION PROJECT - accepted the work performed by Summit
Contracting and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion
and release any retention amounts thirty-five days after the recordation date.
6.6 (a) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2000-9: 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
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ASSESSMENT THEREON FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001.
(2) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2000-10: 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 2000-2001.
(3) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2000-11: 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 2000-2001.
(4) AWARDED CONTRACT FOR ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING
SERVICES - to GFB-Friedrich & Associates, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $9,900 each for FY 2000-2001, 2001-2002 and 2002-2003
respectively; a contract total of $29,700 plus a contingency amount
of $3,000.
6.7 APPROVED CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH L.A. SIGNAL INC. FOR
INSTALLATION/MODIFICATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON BREA
CANYON ROAD (AT DIAMOND CREST LANE, GLENBROOKE DRIVE AND
GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE) - in an amount not to exceed $13,500 for a total
contract amount of $256,105.
6.8 REJECTED ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
SKATEBOARD PARK AT PETERSON PARK - approved the revised plans
and specifications and directed the City Clerk to advertise to receive bids.
6.9 CONTINUED RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -XX: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF DIAMOND BAR FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 52267,
FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF A 65 ACRE SITE INTO 127 SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCES, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA.
6.10 CONTINUED AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BONTERRA CONSULTING REGARDING
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR PROPOSED VTM 52267 (SunCal) - in
the amount of $99,446.
6.11 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2000-12: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AUTHORIZING THE FILING
OF A PETITION TO THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD
CONTESTING ACTION TAKEN WITH RESPECT TO THE REGIONAL
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WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD ORDER NO. 96-054.
6.12 APPROVED A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES FOR A TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR ROUTE LOCATION
STUDY - directed the Mayor to execute a contract for professional
engineering services for a transportation corridor route location study with
Parsons, Brinckerhoff, Quade and Douglas, Inc. in the amount of $74,797.
MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR:
6.5 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2000-13: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING THE
INSTALLATION OF MULTI -WAY STOP SIGNS AT THE T -
INTERSECTIONS OF LEYLAND DRIVE/BENFIELD PLACE, CHESTNUT
CREEK ROAD/EVERGREEN SPRINGS DRIVE, CHESTNUT CREEK
ROAD/PRESADO DRIVE, AND THE INSTALLATION OF 50 FEET OF RED
CURB AT THE NORTHWEST AND NORTHEAST CORNERS OF
PRESADO DRIVE/CHESTNUT CREEK ROAD - The City received requests
from residents to study the need for multi -way stop signs at the intersections
of Leyland Dr./Benfield Pl., Chestnut Creek Rd./Evergreen Springs Dr.,
Chestnut Creek Rd./Presado Dr. The Traffic & Transportation Commission
reviewed the requests and recommended that Council approve the signs.
Mohan Lalvani said that the letter signed by 26 families asked for speed
humps or stop signs on Chestnut Creek Rd. and not at the intersection of
Tierra Loma Dr. or Presado Dr. to slow the traffic down.
Ed Bennett, 2147 Chestnut Creek Rd., stated that a stop sign exists at
Chestnut Creek and Presado. The issue is that motorists leave the upper
portion of Chestnut Creek at Evergreen Springs and accelerate fairly quickly
down the steep hill. A stop sign at Tierra Loma would slow the traffic at the
beginning of the downhill slope. The residents are attempting to get the
traffic slowed down above the area of his driveway. He had seen smaller
type speed bumps in the City of Corona that are about 4 inches high that he
feels might be effective on Chestnut Creek. He pointed out the area in which
he would like to have a stop sign placed.
Patricia Marinovich, 2003 Chestnut Creek stated that originally, residents
did not request a stop sign at Tierra Loma. It will not make any sense to put
a T -stop on Evergreen Springs and Chestnut Creek. It will not solve the
problem of vehicles speeding downhill on Chestnut Creek.
Ed Bennett said the residents do not see a need for a stop sign at Presado.
Tierra Loma at Chestnut Creek is already past the long downhill stretch and
blind corner. By the time cars reach the blind corner, they have already
slowed down. He believed the issue that the residents were attempting to
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convey is that from Evergreen Springs, cars pick up speed until they reach
the blind corner. There is nothing to slow their speed on the downhill. If a
stop sign could be placed here (he pointed to the map) or speed bumps
along the upper section of Chestnut Creek below the upper intersection of
Tierra Loma, it would likely alleviate the speeding vehicles.
In response to C/Herrera, CM/Belanger explained that traffic engineers
recommend that speed humps and similar type devices not be installed on
city streets that have downward grades because they can act as launching
pads and can present liability concerns. Installation of stop signs has been
one attempt to control speed. However, stop signs were not designed to
control speeds. Effective control of speed is to ask people who drive in the
neighborhoods to observe safe speed limits.
In response to M/O'Connor, CM/Belanger stated that botts dots are noisy
and residents frequently request that they be removed. In addition, moisture
adheres to the dots and renders them slick.
DDPW/Liu indicated that consideration of installation of botts dots was
discussed by the Traffic & Transportation Commission. Botts dots serve only
to warn motorists. This option was presented to the residents but they felt
that installation of stop signs or speed humps along Chestnut Creek would
be a better solution. Staff is not aware of any location within this or other
jurisdictions that have stop signs installed mid -block.
At the request of C/Huff, seven residents in the audience indicated that they
were present to consider this matter. No one indicated that they favored the
Traffic & Transportation Commission's recommendation. Seven residents
indicated that they prefer moving the stop signs from Evergreen Springs and
Chestnut Creek down to Tierra Loma and Chestnut Creek. One resident
would approve of stop signs at Tierra Loma and Presado.
C/Huff moved, M/O'Connor seconded, to adopt amended Resolution 2000-
13 by removing consideration of stop signs on Chestnut Creek Drive and
return the matter to the Traffic & Transportation Commission for
consideration of stop signs on Chestnut Creek Dr. at the locations suggested
by the public speakers. 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
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
8. OLD BUSINESS:
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8.1 REPORT ON THE STATUS OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND PROGRESS IN
ITS IMPLEMENTATION - California Government Code Section 65400(b)
requires the preparation of an annual report for presentation to the City
Council regarding the status of the City's General Plan and progress in its
implementation. The report was reviewed by the Planning Commission at
its meeting of February 8, 2000.
M/O'Connor directed staff to forward copies to the State Office of Planning
and Research and the State Department of Housing and Community
Development.
8.2 CONSIDERATION OF SITE SELECTION FOR THE PROPOSED
COMMUNITY/CIVIC CENTER - Four sites are currently being considered for
the proposed Community/Civic Center complex: 1) flat pad (vacant) south of
and behind Calvary Chapel at Grand Avenue and Golden Springs Drive
(hospital site); 2) vacant pad southwest of current City Hall on Bridge Gate
Drive in the Gateway Corporate Center (Kaiser site); 3) northwest portion of
Summitridge Park at Grand Avenue and Summitridge Drive; 4) portion of the
D.B. Gold Course where the clubhouse and banquet facilities are currently
located (Grand Avenue and Golden Springs Drive). To assist with this
decision, staff worked with L.P.A. and developed a series of digital photos
of each of the sites and placed the proposed facilities of the complex into
each of the photos using computer technology. These photos show how the
facilities will look from various points of reference in the vicinity of each site.
Report by given by Jim Wirick, L.P.A.
Martha Bruske said that unless the residents keep a close watch on the
Council, the golf course site may very well be turned into a shopping center.
She opposed use of any portion of the golf course as well as placement of
any buildings on city park sites.
CM/Belanger stated that in approximately 60 to 90 days, staff will be
prepared to recommend selection of an architectural firm if tonight, Council
directs staff to release an RFP.
Following discussion, C/Chang moved, C/Huff seconded, to direct staff to
release an RFP to begin the formal selection process for an architect to
design the Community/Civic Center complex with decision on a site to take
place at a later date. 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
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9. NEW BUSINESS:
9.1 APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS FOR PLANNING, PARKS AND
RECREATION, AND TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS.
PLANNING COMMISSION:
C/Chang re -appointed George Kuo.
C/Huff appointed Bob Zirbes.
C/Herrera re -appointed Joe Ruzicka.
MPT/Ansari re -appointed Steve Nelson.
M/O'Connor re -appointed Steve Tye.
MPT/Ansari moved, C/Chang seconded, to approve the appointments/re-
appointments to the Planning Commission. 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
TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
C/Herrera re -appointed Joyce Leonard -Colby
C/Chang appointed Joseph Kung
C/Huff re -appointed Roland Morris.
MPT/Ansari re -appointed Jack Istik.
M/O'Connor re -appointed Arun Virginkar.
MPT/Ansari moved, C/Herrera seconded, to approve the appointments/re-
appointments to the Traffic and Transportation Commission. 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
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
C/Huff - no nominee at this time - continued to March 7, 2000.
C/Herrera appointed Marty Torres
C/Chang re -appointed Patty Anis
MPT/Ansari re -appointed Annette Finnerty
M/O'Connor appointed Eric Stone
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C/Chang moved, MPT/Ansari seconded, to approve the appointments/re-
appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission. 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
M/O'Connor requested that Council honor retiring Commission Members on
March 7, 2000.
9.2 CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL SUPPORT FOR PROPOSITION 12,
THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND
COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000 - The Safe Neighborhood
Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000 is
the first state bond to go before the voters since 1988. This financing would
provide for state, county and city park improvements, development and
acquisition. The three categories of per -capita grant programs included in
this proposition would result in allocation of $714,175 directly to the City.
There are other funds that will be available for which the City can compete
as well. The proposition requires a simple majority for passage (i.e.: 50%+1)
and there is no known organized opposition to this bond act. In fact, there
are over 180 parks, recreation and conservation agencies and organizations
that have expressed their support of this proposition. The League of
California Cities, the California State Chamber of Commerce and the
California Taxpayers' Association (CTA) are also supportive. Ina letter from
CTA, it states "Cal -Tax endorses Proposition 12 because it is fiscally
responsible, it does not raise taxes, and it pays for projects that are
important for all Californians."
At the suggestion of M/O'Connor, Council concurred to consider this item
only as a public information item.
9.3 CONSIDERATION OF SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 14: CALIFORNIA
READING AND LITERACY IMPROVEMENT AND PUBLIC LIBRARY
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BOND ACT OF 2000 - Proposition
14 proposes a $350 million bond measure to fund grants for public library
construction and renovation. Grant funds would be available to any city,
county, city and county or district that is authorized to own and maintain a
public library. Funds may be used for acquisition or construction of new
facilities, acquisition of land or remodeling, rehabilitation of existing public —
library facilities and purchase and installation of furnishings. First priority for
funding is to be given to joint use projects in which the agency that operates
the library and one or more school districts have a cooperative agreement.
Second priority is to be given to all other public library projects. Grant
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recipients must provide a 35% local match, with the remaining 65% (up to a
maximum of $20 million) shall be allocated form bond funds.
At the suggestion of M/O'Connor, Council concurred to consider this item
only as a public information item.
RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: M/O'Connor recessed the City
Council Meeting to the Redevelopment Agency at 9:39 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: M/O'Connor reconvened the City Council
Meeting at 9:41 p.m.
10. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEMBER COMMENTS:
C/Herrera reported that Council continues to oppose the newly proposed
Lanterman Developmental Center's expansion project. Several individuals will
attend the Public Works Board hearing on Friday to state their opposition. She
expressed her sorrow at the passing of Raul Medina, former Parks and Recreation
Commissioner and offered her condolences to his family,
C/Chang expressed his condolences on the loss of Raul Medina. On February 2,
he attended Diamond Bar High School's press conference. He congratulated the
scholarship recipients and their parents. During the past week, he attended several
events in conjunction with Chinese New Year. On February 13, he was a keynote
speaker for Vision 21 symposium.
C/Huff stated that on February 3, he attended a COG meeting in EI Monte. On
February 4 and 5, he attended the Foothill Transit's team building and goal setting
event as a board member and on February 10, he attended Foothill Transit's
special board meeting. On February 11, he and several Lanterman Advisory
Committee Members met with the City's Attorney, Jack Rubens, to discuss
upcoming meetings. Also on February 11, he was interviewed by a reporter from
the L.A. Business Journal regarding the Alameda Corridor East project. On
February 12, he and M/O'Connor attended the Chinese Association celebration at
Diamond Bar High School. He, C/Herrera and M/O'Connor attended funeral
services for Raul Medina. He stated that the community of D.B. is richly blessed
with many people who take pride in their city and volunteer to assist in community
events. Raul Medina was one of those special people who was very friendly and
outgoing, and took the time to participate in his city, which he loved. He will be
missed. C/Huff encouraged others to look to Raul Medina's leadership as a
volunteer to help make D.B. a better community. C/Huff announced that on
February 6, he married Mei Mei Ho.
MPT/Ansari congratulated C/Huff on his marriage. During the past two weeks, she
attended the Lanterman meeting chaired by C/Herrera, three SCAG meetings on
storm water runoff, met with the D.B. Evergreen Chinese Senior Club, the SCAG
board meeting, the board meeting of the California Contract Cities, a SCAG water
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quality meeting and this morning's Chamber Board meeting. The Chamber will hold
an Eggs & Issues Breakfast on Friday, February 25 at the Holiday Inn Select, with
guest speaker Assembly Member Pacheco. On April 8, the night before the City's
Birthday Celebration, the Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its Casino Night. She
attended the Inland Valley Economic Corporation, which is planning to have a
business round table and brokers caravan in April during which brokers will preview
properties in D.B. that are available for commercial businesses. She spoke about
Assembly Member Pacheco's bill AB1939 concerning solid waste issues. She also
spoke about the passing of Raul Medina and his participation in the community.
MIO'Connor stated that on February 8, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors went
on record in support of Proposition 13. On February 1, the Board of Supervisors
went on record to oppose Proposition 28. On February 2, she and MPT/Ansari
hosted a Boy Scout Den at City Hall. She and other Council Members attended the
Diamond Bar High School luncheon, during which 8 students were honored. She
reported on her attendance at the WCCA meeting and issues that were discussed.
On February 3, she and C/Herrera attended a retirement dinner for Sheriff Myron.
850 people attended the event, which was a great tribute to L.A. County's fine
Sheriffs Department. On February 8, she attended the Chamber Mixer at Citrus
Valley. She encouraged business and Council members to attend the Chamber
Mixers. On February 9, the City held its first Census Complete Count committee —
meeting. Over 120 letters were sent to local organizations encouraging them to
send a representative to committee meetings. It is disappointing that only 3
representatives appeared at the meeting. On February 10, she attended the
Chamber's Legislative Breakfast. She attended the annual YMCA fund-raising
event kickoff. She serves as Chairman of the event and the goal is to reach
$25,000. On February 12, she and other Council Members attended the Chinese
Association School's New Year's event. Congressman Miller also attended the
event. She, Council Members, staff members, current and past members of the
Parks & Recreation Commission and Congressman Miller attended funeral services
for Raul Medina. Congressman Miller presented the eulogy. Among other
accomplishments, Raul Medina was a member of the bowler's 300 Club. She
reminded everyone to exercise his or her right to vote on March 7. On February 23,
Sanitation District No. 21 will hold a public hearing to discuss the increase in cost
of services. She encouraged interested parties to attend the hearing. She asked
for residents to volunteer their services to the D.B. Community Foundation. The
Foundation is scheduled to meet on Thursday, February 17. She has met with
residents and tenants concerning the empty Ralph's lease space in The Country
Hills Towne Center. She received an e-mail from the Mayor Pro Tem of Brea
indicating that their city has the same situation. He suggested that the two cities
pool their resources to attempt to influence Ralph's to re -consider their position on
this matter.
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12. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, M/O'Connor
adjourned the meeting at 10:13 p.m. in memory of Raul Medina, former Parks and
Recreation Commissioner.
ATTEST:
Mayor
LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk