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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/18/2000 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APRIL 18, 2000 1. CLOSED SESSION: None 2. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor O'Connor called the City Council meeting to order at 6:35 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, Mayor Pro Tem Ansari and Mayor O'Connor. C/Huff arrived at 7:05 p.m. 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 Herrera. INVOCATION: The Invocation was given by Reverend Ted Meyers, ELCA, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented. 3.A SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS: 3.A.1 Introduced Teresa Arevalo, Sr. Administrative Assistant. 3.A.2 Presented Certificates of Recognition to the Walnut/Diamond Bar Cowboys, SGV Jr. All --American Football and Cheerleading Conference Jr. Pee Wees (9, 10 and 11 years olds) for being both Valley League and Conference Champions with a season record of 10-0. 3.A.3 Proclaimed April 30, 2000 as "EI Dia de Los Ninos." 3.A.4 Proclaimed April 22, 2000 as "Earth Day.„ 3.A.5 Proclaimed April 30 - May 7, 2000 as "The Holocaust and the New Century: The Imperative to Remember." 3.A.6 Proclaimed April, 2000 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month." 3.B CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 3.6.1 CM/Belanger reported that this morning at approximately 5:45 a.m., the City experienced a "micro -burst" tornado. As a result, local APRIL 18, 2000 PAGE 2 CITY COUNCIL properties suffered damage and destruction. Public damage is estimated to be approximately $50,000 and consists of about 100 street trees in various medians, parkways and sidewalks taken out by falling trees. At least five street lights and 30 street signs were damaged. Private property damage was significant at an estimated $350,000. To assist property owners, the refuse company has placed drop-off bins in areas of concern. The bins will be removed on Friday. Cleanup efforts are ongoing throughout the community. No injuries have been reported. 3.8.2 CM/Belanger stated that a Town Hall Meeting took place in the SCAQMD Auditorium on April 8. Attorneys representing the cities and individuals, elected officials and representatives of the public served as a panel to discuss the proposed Lanterman Expansion Project. Although Dept. of Developmental Services representatives were to have been in attendance, circumstances precluded them from attending. The statement that was generated as a result of the workshop continues to be discussed by the State Attorney General's office and the Department of Finance. The City continues to be hopeful that a successful and favorable conclusion will result from those discussions. The Lanterman Advisory Committee will next meet on April 24 at 7:00 p.m. in Room CC -8 of the SCAQMD. C/Herrera said that she spoke with Clifford Allenby on Friday and faxed him a letter today urging him to speak with the Attorney General's Office and the Department of Finance to urge them to come to a swift and favorable conclusion on the points that were shared during the April 8 workshop, and to point out that the time spent discussing this matter and positive conclusions and good feelings are in danger of being lost because more than 30 days has passed since the workshop. She looked forward to receiving a response in the very near future. In response to M/O'Connor, CM/Belanger stated that the City was notified early Friday morning that the Waste Management drivers and mechanics had gone on strike over hours, wages and working conditions. Orange County workers were called in to collect refuse on Friday. At the same time, Waste Management tendered a revised offer to the drivers and mechanics, which was ultimately accepted and Waste Management was back in full operation by Friday evening. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Martha Bruske said she is disappointed that the Lanterman issue is not on tonight's agenda. She continued her pursuit of comments against redevelopment and expressed concern that the Council's expectations for the City are not the same as the residents' APRIL 18, 2000 PAGE 3 CITY COUNCIL expectations. She stated that it appears that the City was established on the foundation of getting redevelopment and that the Council thought that redevelopment was the answer for everything, which she believed was short-sighted. Businesses should be expected to maintain their property when they are granted a license to do business in this City. She did not understand why the City is trying to attract additional commercial businesses. She asked the Council to pay more attention to the condition of the City and to take care of it for all of the residents. Jack Tanaka, President, D.B. Breakfast Lions Club, announced that his organization's annual fund raising event will be held at the D.B.H.S. theater on Sunday, May 7 at 3:00 p.m. The proceeds will benefit the Lions Sight and Hearing Van that assists school nurses in providing free sight and hearing screening for students in the Walnut and Diamond Bar schools, as well as to benefit the project for Canine Companions for Independence and other projects. He pointed out that his organization is co -hosting with the City the 17'' Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Summitridge Park at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 22. He asked for community support of these events. Mark Dalli, owner and operator of Mad Dog Tennis & Racquet Sports, asked Council to enforce the rules to prohibit the use of public tennis courts by pirate teachers. He asked that the local Sheriffs telephone number and amount of fine be posted at each court site. Kay Dalli, Mad Dog Tennis & Racquet Sports, referred to a letter submitted to City Council and staff members on April 13. Sue Sisk expressed concern about enforcement at the new skate board park. She spoke about the State's lack of participation at the April 8 Town Hall Meeting regarding the Lanterman Expansion Project. She and Darla Farrell intended to be at the Town Hall Meeting to act as conduits only. She recommended that in the future, town hall meetings be held on a weeknight to allow for greater community participation. Darla Farrell reiterated comments made by Sue Sisk. She was extremely disappointed that the Department of Developmental Services failed to send a representative to the Town Hall Meeting to answer residents' questions. People asked questions on the comment cards that were provided at the Town Hall Meeting, which were not presented by the facilitator. People felt that certain questions were selected to be discussed and that other questions were ignored. The community is growing anxious and the State needs to respond to all questions in a timely manner. Philip Murray echoed the concerns of Mark Dalli regarding the use of public tennis courts and asked for enforcement of tennis court rules. APRIL 18, 2000 PAGE 4 CITY COUNCIL Bishop Larry Rhodes expressed concern regarding the use of Ritalin. He thanked City staff for assisting with storm damage cleanup. Fred Encinas disagreed with "The Statement of Agreement" reached in Sacramento last month. He encouraged Council Members to speak with the Assemblyman and State Senator in an effort to get the Governor's involvement in this process. Marie Buckland said that she attended the Town Hall Meeting on Saturday and that the State showed a lack of good faith by not appearing to answer questions. It is not the responsibility of Sue Sisk and Darla Farrell to explain the State's project. Craig Parks said that due to budget cuts, SCAQMD is considering closing the Child Care Center. He is concerned about the loss of this excellent facility. In response Mrs. Bruske's comments, CM/Belanger stated that in the last six months, almost 600 new trees have been planted in the public medians and major arterials throughout D.B. The Golden Spring Dr. roadway project has had additional medians constructed with landscaping in them from Gona Ct. to Lemon Ave. The City has landscaped all of the dirt and asphalt medians that existed on Lemon Ave. Six areas in D.B. are currently under design for landscape that currently have asphalt or dirt in the parkways: Three on Golden Springs Dr. from Torito Ln. to Ballena Dr. and three in the Gold Rush -Dr. area. Currently, the City has under design the complete street scape project for Brea Canyon Rd. from the southerly City limit to Pathfinder Rd. Most of the City's capitol improvement dollars are being spent toward the beautification of the community including flowering beds at each entry point to the City and two new entry monuments (Grand Ave. and the SR60/57 interchange and one on Lemon Ave. An entry sign will be installed on the westerly end of the City in the median at the City entry line close to the Royal Vista Golf Course. The City has and continues to invest a large number of its dollars toward beautification as well as renovation of the public rights -of -ways that the community owns. CM/Belanger stated that, with respect to enforcement of tennis courts, the City will begin citing people who are using the courts outside the rules. The displayed signs advise people that the courts are not to be used for conducting private tennis lessons. There is a D.B. Municipal Code Section that applies to this matter and fines have been established within that Code. The individuals that have been discussed this evening have been asked to leave the courts countless times. The City is not staffed, nor would he recommend that it be staffed to the level of continuous supervision. One way of insuring that these people discontinue their activities is to hit them APRIL 18, 2000 PAGE 5 CITY COUNCIL with substantial fines through the citation process. CSD/Rose explained that, for about the past eight years,. the City has received calls from the proprietors of the Mad Dog Tennis and Racquet Sports. When the City is contacted and told that people are conducting private lessons, staff members are disbursed. At times, individuals identified this evening have been contacted and when confronted, they will usually leave the premises. Staff does not assume a pro -active posture with respect to this issue but acts upon receipt of complaints. He believed that implementation of the citation process will help to mitigate this matter. CMD/Nelson stated that the Lanterman Town Hall Meeting aired on Channel 12 yesterday at 6:00 p.m. and will air again on Monday April 24 at 6:00 p.m. and Monday May 1 on Channel 12 at 6:00 p.m. CM/Belanger stated that the SCAQMD Child Care Center has a Conditional Use Permit that was processed through the City. The City has no further involvement with the Child Care Center. 5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 5.1 TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - April 20, 2000 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.2 SPRING CLEANUP - Saturday, April 22, 2000 - Bulky Item Pickup - Set your bulky items out the night before or by 6:00 a.m. the day of the pickup. For details, contact your waste hauler (single family residences only). 5.3 EASTER EGG HUNT - April 22, 2000 -10:00 a.m., Summitridge Park - Hosted by City of Diamond Bar and the Diamond Bar Breakfast Lions Club. 5.4 PLANNING COMMISSION - April 25, 2000 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.5 CITY ON-LINE COMMITTEE -April 26, 2000 -6:00 p.m., SCAQMD Room CC -2, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.6 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - April 27, 2000 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.7 7u' ANNUAL FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY WINE SOIREE - April 30, 2000 - 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Shilo Hilltop Suites, 3103 Temple Ave. APRIL 18, 2000 PAGE 6 CITY COUNCIL 5.8 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - May 2, 2000 - 6:30 p.m., SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: MPT/Ansari moved, C/Chang seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. 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 - Regular Meeting of April 4, 2000 - as submitted. 6.2 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - dated April 18, 2000 in the amount of $496,999.02. WO'Connor recused herself from approval of payment to Terrence Belanger, $57; Capitol Plaza Halls, $40.20; Joella Cudney, $10.40; P.O. 9360, $541.25; P.O. 9463, $25,819.01 and Wells Fargo Bank, $189.45, due to a potential conflict of interest regarding the Lanterman Forensic Expansion Project. 6.3 EXONERATED GRADING BOND (LABOR, MATERIALS & FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE) IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,873 AND PAYMENT BOND (LABOR, MATERIALS & FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE) IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS ON PARCEL 1 AND PARCEL 2, - LOCATED AT 21095 GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE - and directed .the City Clerk to notify the Owner and Surety of this action. 6.4 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2000-25: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING FINAL MAP 50314 FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF A 44 ACRE SITE INTO 15 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES, LOCATED IN "THE COUNTRY ESTATES" - a) approved Final Tract Map No. 50314; b) authorized the Mayor to execute the Subdivision Agreement; c) adopted Resolution No. 2000- 25 and d) directed the City Clerk to certify and process the map for recordation. 6.5 EXTENDED PURCHASE AUTHORIZATION FOR J. A. BLASH SHOWS, INC. - to $22,000 for Fiscal Year 1999/2000. 6.6 ALLOCATED $15,000 FROM THE ASSET FORFEITURE FUND TO SUPPORT ADDITIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES - from the unappropriated fund balance to cover the cost of additional law APRIL 18, 2000 PAGE 7 CITY COUNCIL enforcement activities. 6.7 EXTENDED PURCHASE AUTHORIZATION FOR INLAND EMPIRE STAGES, LTD. - to $28,000 for Fiscal Year 1999/2000. 6.8 AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF A 2000 FORD RANGER - authorized the City Manager to purchase a 2000 Ford Ranger in the amount of $17,795.22. 6.9 AWARDED CONTRACT FOR AUDITING SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEARS 99-00 TO 01-02, WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO YEARS - to Conrad Associates, LLP for FY99-00 ($21,500), FY00-01 ($22,145) and FY01-02 ($22,810), with the option to renew for an additional two years. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7.1 PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 89-970: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING THE CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR DESIGNATED CITY PERSONNEL - All cities are required to adopt a conflict of interest code designating certain positions participating in making decisions which may affect financial interests. Since adoption of the City's Code on October 3, 1989, amendments have been necessary to add new positions or delete obsolete positions. In a written opinion issued by the Fair Political Practices Commission on March 27, 2000, the Commission opined that the Board of Directors of the Diamond Bar Community Foundation is subject to the provisions of the Political Reform Act and therefore, the City must amend its Conflict of Interest Code to include Foundation Directors. M/O'Connor declared the Public Hearing open. Jeff Koontz said he thought that the Community Foundation is a 501 c3 not for profit corporation and not part of the City. If the City is involved, are all of the members of the Board of Directors affected or only those who are affected by City contracts or that serve on City Commissions affected by this ruling. There being no further testimony offered, M/O'Connor closed the Public Hearing. CM/Belanger responded to Mr. Koontz that all members of the Board of Directors are subject to the Conflict of Interest Code. CC/Burgess stated that the FPPC made its ruling based upon the fact APRIL 18, 2000 PAGE 8 CITY COUNCIL that there is support to be given to the Foundation by City staff members. For example, the Community Services Director is responsible for providing a budget, the Executive Director is the City Manager and the Secretary is the City Clerk. If a current Foundation Board member is unwilling to complete the form, it will be necessary to replace that member because State law requires the completion of the forms. M/O'Connor doubted that Foundation members realize that the law applies to them and therefore, the matter will be discussed at this week's meeting. CM/Belanger stated that the alternative to being subject to the Conflict of Interest Code would be for the Foundation to immediately become independent, which is allowed by the current bylaws. CA/Jenkins stated that independence is not only determined by who the members are but also by how they are selected. At present, Foundation Board membership is determined in large part by the City, so there would need to be significant structural changes for the Foundation to be truly independent. These Conflict of Interest forms require very generic information, do not probe deeply and do not require a lot of specifics. C/Chang moved, C/Huff seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 89-970 adding the positions of Board of Directors of the Diamond Bar Community Foundation to the City's Conflict of Interest Code. 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 7.2 PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION OF VACATION TO VACATE A PORTION OF HIGHCREST DRIVE IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR - On March 7, 2000, Council adopted Resolution No. 2000-17 declaring its intention to vacate a portion of Highcrest Drive as requested by the Highcrest Homeowners Alliance. The intent of this noticed public hearing is to consider evidence and testimony regarding the proposed vacation and to make appropriate findings to approve, condition, or deny the request. On April 11, 2000, the City received a request from the Highcrest Homeowners Alliance to postpone/continue the public hearing for one month. M/O'Connor declared the Public Hearing open. APRIL 18, 2000 PAGE 9 CITY COUNCIL - No testimony was offered. C/Huff moved, C/Chang seconded, to postpone the Public Hearing regarding consideration of a Resolution of Vacation to vacate a portion of Highcrest Drive and re -advertise the Public Hearing for Mary 16, 2000. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 7. OLD BUSINESS: COUNCIL MEMBERS COUNCIL MEMBERS - COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Herrera, Huff, MPT/Ansari, M/O'Connor None None 8.1 VERBAL STATUS REPORT REGARDING THE PROPOSED CIVIC CENTER (COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER, LIBRARY, CITY HALL) - C/Herrera moved, MPT/Ansari seconded, to place the issue of site location for the Civic Center on the May 2, 2000 City Council agenda. 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 MIO'Connor recused herself from discussion of item 8.2,' passed the gavel to MPT/Ansari and left the dais. - 8.2 CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR SHEPPARD, MULLINS, RICHTER & HAMPTON, LLP - On April 20, 1999, Council approved a contract with the law firm of Sheppard, Mullins, Richter & Hampton, LLP (SMRH) to prepare and proceed with litigation against the State of California related to the environmental documentation process for the proposed Lanterman Developmental Center Forensic Expansion Project. The contract amount at that time was not to exceed $50,000 for initial preparation of the litigation. Since that time, the contract has been amended to cover costs associated with the ongoing legal processes. On November 23, 1999, Council approved a contract amendment in the amount of $75,000, for a total allocation of $300,000. It is now necessary to increase the contract amount by $50,000 for a not -to -exceed total amount of $350,000. C/Herrera moved, C/Huff seconded, to approve amendment to the contract for legal services related to the Lanterman Developmental Center Forensic Expansion Project with Sheppard, Mullins, Richter and Hampton, LLP in the amount of $50,000. Motion carried by the APRIL 18, 2000 PAGE 10 CITY COUNCIL following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS - ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - M/O'Connor returned to the dais. 8. NEW BUSINESS: None Chang, Herrera, Huff, MPT/Ansari None M/O'Connor None RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: M/O'Connor recessed the City Council Meeting to the Redevelopment Agency at 8:32 p.m. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: M/O'Connor reconvened the City Council Meeting at 8:36 p.m. 10. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEMBER COMMENTS: C/Huff indicated to a prior speaker that there is a disagreement between what the Council is doing versus the perception of what the Council is doing. CM/Belanger spoke about the various capitol improvement projects in the community. He invited residents to drive along Pathfinder Rd. into the unincorporated area of Rowland Heights and observe the difference in the two areas with respect to maintenance. Golden Springs Dr. boasts landscaped medians. Rowland Heights offers no landscaped medians, only asphalt. The City has better maintained trees and law enforcement has a greater presence on City streets than it did during the County days. The City has a limited amount of money. This City does not want to spend more money that it has coming in and its budget reserves. This young City has aging infrastructure and while the City has significant reserves, those are one-time funds and to spend those funds quickly would leave the City vulnerable. There are different ways to go about financing. Certainly, the City could implement taxes, bonds, etc. but the D.B. Councils have consistently tried to look to other methods of providing income that do not take additional dollars out of the residents and City's pocket, which is why the City has looked to redevelopment. While there is disagreement, the purpose behind redevelopment is to fix the blighted types of areas described by the speaker with funds already being paid by businesses and property owners within the project area. It is generally not the City's job to go onto private properties such as shopping centers and tell them how to invest their capital. The City has ordinances that it attempts to enforce and tries to create a business - friendly community. Redevelopment is a tool - a significant tool - and it is difficult to understand why a lawsuit has been brought against the APRIL 18, 2000 PAGE 11 CITY COUNCIL Redevelopment Agency when it would address many of the issues talked about by the speaker. In reading the newspaper article that quotes C/Herrera as wanting more commercial for D.B., he was not sure that the City wants more commercial on the particular property in question, but a funding method is important to any city. The county zoned D.B. as part of a greater region and by D.B. becoming a city, it gets to spend the money the way it wants and, in addition, the city needs to be able to raise money to be able to do all of the things that it wants and needs to do. Sales tax is one of the mechanisms that allows the city to raise money. And as long as the quality of life is not sacrificed, it is a way to allow visitors and residents to help pay for the services desired by the community and to take care of the infrastructure, etc. He further stated that the press and, in particular The Daily Bulletin, has been printing letters to the editor from Claire Schlotterbeck and Connie Spenger indicating that D.B. is a shadow government. Ms. Spenger is the secretary of the Wildlife Conservation Authority Advisory Committee and Ms. Schlotterbeck is a member of the Advisory Committee. He read from minutes of the Advisory Committee meeting signed by Jennifer Schlotterbeck, daughter of Claire Schlotterbeck, which pointed out that there is no substance contained therein. He further pointed out that meeting minutes of the WCCA Governing Board, prepared by the D.B. Contract Secretary, were not approved because they were too detailed. He said he spoke with Dexter MacBride, D.B.'s appointment to the Advisory Committee and was told that he cannot get answers from people. He understood that the cause of WCCA is righteous but this type of conduct should not be supported. He wanted WCCA to be accountable to the public. He wished everyone a Happy Easter. M/O'Connor stated that C/Huff, as a member of the Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority and she, as Mayor of D.B. wrote letters to the editor of The Daily Tribune concerning the two editorials. Neither one of the two letters had been published. C/Chang attended the following events within the past two weeks: On April 7, he received an Award of Excellence as an outstanding entrepreneur from CalPoly University, which was a greatly appreciated honor. On April 8, he and other Council Members attended the Music at the Point all day event held by South Point Middle School. He marveled that musicians this young play so well. He highly commended Mr. Acciani, the Principal and the students who performed. He also attended the Lanterman Town .Hall Meeting on April 8. On April 9, he attended the City Birthday Party, a wonderful event that was very well attended by community members. On April 10, he and CM/Belanger met with Supervisor Knabe to discuss the matter of annexation. Captain Yim met with Council Members on Wednesday, April 12. He comes to the City with a very open mind asking APRIL 18, 2000 PAGE 12 CITY COUNCIL what the Sheriffs Department can do better for the community. He attended two Chamber of Commerce events (legislative and board meetings). (He spoke about a joint program for continuing education between CalPoly and NASA called NASA Commercialization Center, which he supported.) Interested persons may contact Judy Holland at (909) 869-4441. He explained that one item being produced at the Center is a small diskette business card, which is capable of storing a company's entire business catalogue. In response to C/Herrera, CM/Belanger stated that the current Municipal Code sets forth penalties for tennis court violations. There is a schedule of payments based upon the number of infractions. The initial infraction carries a fine of $100. Subsequent infractions carry a fine of $200 and $300 with $300 being the amount for on-going infractions. C/Herrera expressed concern about responsible citizens being harassed in city parks by people who feel that they have ownership, want to monopolize courts and not abide by the posted rules. She explained that during her discussions with a reporter from the Los AngelesTimes regarding Tres Hermanos, she was talking about her anticipation of commercial development along Grand Ave. and along the SR60 frontage. When the Tres Hermanos Joint Powers Authority was established with Chino Hills, there was anticipation by both cities that sales tax dollars would be forthcoming. She believed that one of the fiduciary responsibilities of city government is to generate tax dollars for the cities to pay for their services so that the burden does not fall on the backs of the residents. With respect to the Boy Scout property, she found it very interesting that residents of Brea, Fullerton and Whittier seem to know what is best for D.B. During last year's campaign, she learned that the number one concern of residents was traffic and she believed it is the city's obligation to remediate this concern and to form whatever alliances necessary to reach a conclusion. She did not believe that a well thought out solution would compromise the environment. She will continue to stand up for the 58,000 residents of D.B. and she will not apologize for so doing. She related her extreme disappointment that the Department of Developmental Services decided not to attend the April 8 Town Hall Meeting to discuss the Lanterman Expansion Project. She believed that the good will that had been built up during the meetings of March 15 and 16 is in serious jeopardy and that this matter requires timely resolution. She expressed these concerns to Mr. Allenby, who responded _ that he would write a letter to her which she could share with the community reiterating his commitment that he would not proceed with approval at the Public Works Board on May 12 if there was no agreement at the State level and if he had not had an opportunity to talk with the residents of D. B. She thanked Sue Sisk and Darla Farrell for sitting on the April 8 Town Hall Meeting panel and answering questions. APRIL 18, 2000 PAGE 13 CITY COUNCIL The State Restructuring Committee meeting that was scheduled for April 20 and 21 has been rescheduled for May 11 and 12. She had hoped to have a lot more to share at the April 24 Lanterman Advisory Committee meeting. In response to MPT/Ansari, CM/Belanger responded that to his knowledge, no one has yet been fined for abusing the posted rules at the tennis courts. MPT/Ansari said that most people use the tennis courts at night, which would require a Code Enforcement officer to be available in the evening hours. CM/Belanger indicated that the City could have a Code Enforcement Officer available in the evening if there is an indication of when these activities occur. If there is a complaint lodged, the Code Enforcement Officer would respond to the complaint. He stated that the signage regarding court usage is clearly visible. MPT/Ansari stated that D.B. became a City 11 years ago. Twelve years ago, _ she was involved in the incorporation process. The reason D.B. became a City was so that it could control its own destiny. As a result, there have been many changes to the City's infrastructure. She asked for a list of the City's accomplishments over the past 11 years and pointed out that these things would not have been done if D.B. were still a part of L.A. County. Last weekend, the Chamber of Commerce co-sponsored a barbecue with the Pacific Drum and Bugle Corps, in which more than 300 people participated. She pointed out that the Pacific Drum and Bugle Corps is in need of additional donations in order to make a trip to Texas. The City's General Plan calls for a Tonner Canyon -roadway outside the SEA with low impact lights consisting of two lanes and culverts for the animals. WCCA reviewed the D.B. General Plan and had no difficulty with this wording. Economic development is moving forward in D.B. On May 17, brokers will visit D.B. in order to obtain information to assist with the marketing of available areas. Each Council Member has an area of involvement. Her areas are trash and water. Last Monday, she testified in Sacramento for Assembly Member Pacheco's AB 1939, which was promptly shut down. She continues to meet with legislators in an attempt to ascertain acceptable wording to the bill's proponent. On Saturday, she attended an all -day conference regarding storm water runoff as it related to the L.A. and San Gabriel rivers. Last week, she attended the installation for the new Speaker of the State Assembly. While in Sacramento, she spoke with the Speaker regarding matters of concern to the City such as the Lanterman Expansion Project and other pending bills. M/0'Connor participated in the following activities during the past two weeks: On April 5, she attended Lorbeer Middle School's Evening of the Stars fund- raising event. On April 6, she attended Governor Davis' press conference APRIL 18, 2000 PAGE 14 CITY COUNCIL at his request. She and C/Huff attended as representatives of the City. On April 7, she also attended the CalPoly Founders Day and it was an honor to witness Mr. Chang's recognition. He is to be commended for establishing the Chang Family Scholarship Fund for engineering at CalPoly. On April 8, she also attended the Music at the Point fund-raiser at South Point Middle School. She also attended the April 8 Chamber of Commerce barbecue. On April 9, she attended the City Birthday Party. At the peak hour of 3:00 p.m., there were approximately 3300 in attendance, which lead her to believe that 6-8,000 people were in attendance throughout the day. Eight of the 10 D.B. Mayors were in attendance: The five current Council Members, as well as Gary Miller, John Forbing and Gary Werner. Phyllis Papen sent apologies for not being able to attend the event. The City was unable to reach Mr. Kim. On April 11 and 12, she attended a Community Response to Youth Crime Seminar in Cerritos, during which such items as graffiti, youth homes, domestic violence, etc. were discussed. She offered her seminar notebook to other interested Council Members and residents. She attended the Chamber's mixer at St. Jude Medical Center. On April 12, the City conducted ribbon cutting ceremonies for Country Hills Laser & Medical Center at the Country Hills Towne Center. On April 13, she attended the Chamber's Legislative Breakfast and met with the Finance Committee, during which she and C/Herrera interviewed the four audit firms that responded to the City's RFP. On April 14, she attended the Diamond Point Career Day. This morning, she spoke to the D.B. Seniors. The Community/Senior Center is a priority concern for the seniors. She asked staff to send letters this week notifying the Community Center Task Force members about the May 2 agenda item regarding selection of a Community/Civic Center site. The L.A. County Fair is asking for cities to nominate community heroes. Anyone who has a recommendation is encouraged to contact the City with information about the individual they are recommending. Happy Easter to everyone. The children are out of school and motorists should be extra cautious when traveling City streets. She encouraged everyone to attend the April 30 Friends of the Library Wine Soiree. M/0'Connor announced that it is with profound sadness that she would be adjourning tonight's meeting in memory of Mike Wickman, current Mayor and original Council Member of Chino Hills. Funeral services will be held tomorrow. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, M/O'Connor adjourned the meeting at 9:23 p.m. in memory of Michael Wickman, Mayor of Chino Hills. LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk APRIL 18, 2000 PAGE 15 CITY COUNCIL ATTEST: Mayor