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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
JUNE 20, 2000
CLOSED SESSION: None
2. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor O'Connor called the regular 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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by H.K.
"Speed" Klinzing.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by Pastor Matt
Rader, Diamond Canyon Christian Church.
ROLL CALL: Mayor O'Connor, and Council Members
Chang, Herrera and Huff. Mayor Pro Tem Ansari was excused.
Also present were: Terrence L. Belanger, City Manager;
Michael 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.
APPROVED AGENDA: As presented.
3. A. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
3.A.1 Presented Certificates to Lorbeer Middle School students Maryann
Ramirez, Caroline Lam, Janali Torres, Diana Tith and Science
Teacher Paul Boubion, in recognition of being among the 24 regional
semifinalists in the 2000 Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Science
Competition.
3. B. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
3.B.1 Matter of City Committee Vacancies and Appointments Therefore.
3.B.1(a) Diamond Bar Community Foundation Board of Directors
CM/Belanger explained that, due to the resignation of
one of the Foundation Board Members, Council is
accepting applications. Anyone interested in being
considered for that vacancy should contact the City
Manager's Office or the City Clerk's Office to obtain an
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application.
3.B.1(b) Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority Advisory
Committee
M/O'Connor re -appointed Dexter MacBride and R. J.
Willkomm to the Wildlife Corridor Conservation
Authority Advisory Committee.
3. B.1(c) Community Advisory Committee for L.A. County Sheriff
Department
CM/Belanger stated that one of the two Community
Advisory Committee members had resigned. The
citizens advisory group provides community input to the
L.A. Diamond Bar/Walnut Station. Anyone interested
in serving on the Advisory Committee should contact
the City Manager's Office or the City Clerk's Office to
obtain an application.
3.B.2(d) Industry East Development Advisory Committee ---
CM/Belanger reported that Council indicated an interest
in creating an Industry East Development Advisory
Committee and appointed a subcommittee of its
members consisting of M/O'Connor and C/Huff.
Individuals interested in being considered as a member
of the Industry East Development Advisory Committee
should submit their names on an application form for
City Council consideration as soon as possible.
Contact the City;Clerk's Office or the City Manager's
Office to receive an application form.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Danielle Bisterfeldt, Miss D.B., announced
upcoming Miss Diamond Bar Pageant events: Saturday, June 26 - Bone
Marrow Drive at Standard Savings Bank in the Ralph's Center hosted by the
Miss D.B. Pageant and Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches, 10:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m.; drive to benefit WINGS for canned food, non-perishable items,
clothing for women and children, and toiletry items such as shampoo, soap,
etc.) - donations may be dropped off at the WINGS donation box every
Wednesday night at the Concerts in the Park at the Miss D.B. Pageant booth
or at Taxperts, 365 S. D.B. Blvd., or contact the Pageant Director at 628- _
1355 for item pickup.
Martha Bruske said she was still concerned about Agenda Item 3B, City
Manager Reports and Recommendations. She felt that Council should be
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careful not to discuss matters that do not appear on the agenda for
discussion. She again expressed opposition to establishing an Industry East
Development Advisory Committee. What is the purpose of the Committee.
She believed the City should be communicating with all citizens in writing.
The full impact of this proposed development, including modifications to
Grand Ave. and Brea Canyon Rd., could be very detrimental to businesses
and quality of life for the residents of D.B. The Advisory Committee does not
have a formal objective method of communicating to the general population.
D.B. residents have a right to know what is happening in the community
without having to attend City meetings. There has been no itemized public
financial disclosure on the Lanterman Advisory Committee, which she knew
had cost the people well over $400,000 with no closure on the issue. How
will the Council assure the public that another advisory committee will be
different.
Ignacio Covarrubias, 27 -year resident, has seen the City grow and
deteriorate. He asked what happened to the Council's 10 -point program to
address the city's graffiti problems.
Darla Farrell reminded residents that the Lanterman Advisory Committee
meeting would hold its meeting on July 10. She asked that the Lanterman
Advisory Committee meetings be posted on the Council agenda under
Schedule of Future Events.
Council's response to Public Comment questions and concems:
M/O'Connor responded to Martha Bruske that she envisioned the Industry
East Project Advisory Committee as a method of communicating information
to the residents.
CM/Belanger responded to Ignacio Covarrubias that the City has a graffiti
contract. The contractor's responsibility is to respond within 24 hours of
notification of the existence of graffiti. There is a graffiti hot line for
residents' use or they may call City Hall and staff will contact the contractor.
Staff s experience is that the graffiti contractors respond in a timely fashion.
OSS attempts to link graffiti with gang members.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 CONCERTS IN THE PARK - (Southland Band -
Classic/Contemporary Rock) - June 21, 2000 - 6:30p.m. - 8:00 p.m.,
Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Dr.
5.2 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING -June 22, 2000
- 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
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5.3 PLANNING COMMISSION - June 27, 2000 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.4 CITY ON-LINE MEETING - June 27, 2000 - 6:00 p.m., CC -2,
SCAQMD, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.5 CONCERTS IN THE PARK - June 28, 2000 - (Upstream - Reggae
and Calypso) - 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930
Golden Springs Dr.
5.6 4th OF JULY HOLIDAY - City Offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4,
2000 in observance of the 4th of July Holiday. City Offices will re-
open Wednesday, July 5, 2000.
5.7 CONCERTS IN THE PARK - July 5, 2000 - (Galaxy - U.S. Air Force
Pop Variety Group - Patriotic Music) 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Sycamore
Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Dr.
5.8 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - June 30, 2000 - 2:00 p.m., Conference
Room A, City Hall, 21660 E. Copley Dr.
5.9 CONCERTS IN THE PARK - July 12, 2000 - (Hired Guns - Country
and Western) - 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930
Golden Springs Dr.
5.10 DIAMOND BAR NIGHT AT THE QUAKES STADIUM - August 30,
2000 - Bus leaves City Hall at 5:30 p.m., Game Time 7:00 p.m.
$10/person includes r/t transportation, refreshments and preferred
seating.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Huff moved, C/Herrera seconded, to
approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried by the
following Roll Call vote with M/O'Connor voting NO on Item No. 6.11
because City policy was not adhered to.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Herrera, Huff, M/O'Connor
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - MPT/Ansari
6.1 APPROVED MINUTES:
6. 1.1 Special Meeting of May 30, 2000 - As amended.
6.1.2 Study Session of June 6, 2000 - As submitted.
6.1.3 Regular Meeting of June 6, 2000 - Continued to June 30, 2000.
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6.2 RECEIVED & FILED TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
MINUTES:
6.2.1 Regular Meeting of February 10, 2000.
6.2.2 Regular Meeting of March 9, 2000.
6.3 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - dated June 20, 2000 in the
amount of $421,694.50 with M/O'Connor abstaining from approval of
a total of $211.50 due to a potential conflict of interest relating to the
Lanterman Forensic Expansion Project.
6.4 RECEIVED, ACCEPTED AND FILED PROPOSITION A LOCAL
RETURN FUND, PROPOSITION C LOCAL RETURN FUND AND
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT AUDITS FOR THE
FISCAL YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 AND 1998.
6.5 EXONERATED FOUR SURETY GRADING BONDS (FAITHFUL
PERFORMANCE, LABOR & MATERIAL) FOR LOTS IN TRACT
39679 FOR OPUS WEST CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION - The
Principal, Opus West Construction Corp., (a) #11141645645 for
$11,316.60 posted with the City on March 4, 1999; (b) #11141645694
for $12,758.40 posted with the City on April 28, 1999; (c)
#11141645702 for $8,269.20 posted with the City on May 5, 1999; (d)
#11141645744 for $14,628.60 posted with the City on May 26, 1999;
and that the City Clerk notify the Principal and Surety of this action.
6.6 APPROVED ESTABLISHMENT OF OPEN PURCHASE ORDER
WITH XEROX CORPORATION FOR MAINTENANCE OF
PHOTOCOPIERS FOR FY 2000-01 - in the amount of $20,000 with
the Xerox Corp. for maintenance of two Xerox copy machines for FY
2000-01.
6.7 (a) AWARDED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR AREA 2
SLURRY SEAL - to California Pavement Maintenance Company, Inc.
for the Area 2 Slurry Seal Project in an amount not to exceed
$485,518.13 and authorized a contingency amount of $30,000 for
project change orders to be approved by the City Manager, for a total
authorization of $515,518.13.
(b) AWARDED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR AREA 2
SLURRY SEAL - ARAM OVERLAY PROJECT - to Manhole Adjusting
for the Area 2 Slurry Seal - ARAM Overlay Project in an amount not
to exceed $112,636.68 and authorized a contingency amount of
$4,000 for project change orders to be approved by the City Manager,
for a total authorization of $116,636.68.
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(c) AREA 2 SLURRY SEAL - CONSTRUCTION
ADMINISTRATION AND INSPECTION SERVICES - to GFB-Friedrich
& Associates, Inc. for the Area 2 Slurry Seal Project and the Area 2
Slurry Seal - Asphalt Rubber and Aggregate Membrane (ARAM)
Overlay Project in an amount not to exceed $31,500 and authorized
a contingency amount of $300 for contract amendments to be
approved by the City Manager, for a total authorization of $31,800.
6.8 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2000-40: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR DESIGNATING
THE SKATE PARK AT PETERSON PARKAS A SKATEBOARDING
FACILITY.
6.9 APPROVED SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY AND ADOPTED
ORDINANCE NO. 04(2000): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING THE CITY
OF DIAMOND BAR MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 8.25,
RELATING TO VECTOR CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT CHAPTER
8.25.
6.10 CONTINUED TO JUNE 30, 2000 - EXTENSION OF BUS STOP -
SHELTER AGREEMENT - on July 1, 2000, Council awarded a
contract to Eller Media Company to provide bus stop shelters and
benches. The contract is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2000,
unless extended. Section 15 of the agreement allows the contract to
be extended by mutual agreement of Council and Eller Media. Eller
is requesting a seven-year extension. They are offering the same
$24,000 payment per year to the City as in the current agreement in
addition to the following: All existing bus stop shelters will be
removed and replaced with new shelters, the design to be determined
by the City; ten additional shelter locations to be added; all existing
concrete bus stop benches will be removed and replaced with new
concrete benches, design to be determined by the City; concrete
trash containers will be installed next to each concrete bench, design
to be determined by the City, service to trash containers in front of
Kmart Center will be increased to five days per week; and all costs for
work related to the above items will be borne by Eller Media
Company.
It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 2
to the Bus Stop Shelter Agreement with Eller Media Co., extending
the contract for seven years, from July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2007.
6.11 APPROVED CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR SHEPPARD, MULLIN,
RICHTER AND HAMPTON, LLP - in the amount of $10,000.
(WO'Connor voted NO on this item.)
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7. OLD BUSINESS:
7.1 (a) RESOLUTION NO. 2000-41: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR LEVYING AN
ASSESSMENT ON CITY OF DIAMOND BAR LANDSCAPING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 38 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2000-
2001 - On June 6, 2000, Council approved the Engineer's Report and
adopted Resolution No. 2000-36 to declare the City's intention to levy
and collect assessments for District No. 38. Council also set June 20,
2000 as the public hearing date on the levy of the proposed
assessments on assessable lots within this District for FY 2000-2001.
The assessment for FY 2000-2001 is proposed to remain at $15.00
per parcel.
(b) RESOLUTION NO. 2000-42: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR LEVYING AN
ASSESSMENT ON CITY OF DIAMOND BAR LANDSCAPING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 39 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2000-
2001 - ON June 6, 2000, Council approved the Engineer's Report and
adopted Resolution No. 2000-37 to declare the City's intention to levy
— and collect assessments for District No. 39. Council also set June 20,
2000 as the public hearing date on the levy of the proposed
assessments on assessable lots within this District for FY 2000-2001.
The assessment for FY 2000-2001 is proposed to remain at $130.00
per parcel.
(c) RESOLUTION NO. 200043: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR LEVYING AN
ASSESSMENT ON CITY OF DIAMOND BAR LANDSCAPING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 41 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2000-
2001 - On June 6, 2000, Council approved the Engineer's Report and
adopted Resolution No. 2000-38 to declare the City's intention to levy
and collect assessments for District No. 41. Council also set June 20,
2000 as the public hearing date on the levy of the proposed
assessments on assessable lots within this District for FY 2000-2001.
The assessment for FY 2000-2001 is proposed to remain at $220.50
per parcel.
M/O'Connor opened the Public Hearing.
In response to Allen Wilson inquiring into whether an increase in the
per parcel rate would be subject to Proposition 218, CM/Belanger
responded "Yes."
There being no further testimony offered, M/O'Connor closed the
Public Hearing.
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C/Herrera moved, C/Chang seconded, to adopt Resolutions No.
2000-41 for LAD No. 38; 2000-42 for LAD No. 39; and 2000-43 for
LAD 41. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Herrera, Huff, M/
O'Connor
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - MPT/Ansari
7.2 (a) CONTINUED HEARING FROM JUNE 6, 2000 - RESOLUTION
NO. 2000-44: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET
FOR THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING JULY 1, 2000 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2000
INCLUDING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS, SPECIAL FUNDS
AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
FOR ACCOUNTS, DEPARTMENTS, DIVISIONS, OBJECTS AND
PURPOSES THEREIN SET FORTH.
(b) RESOLUTION NO. 2000-45: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE STATEMENT
OF INVESTMENT POLICY.
(c) RESOLUTION NO. 2000-46: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 FOR THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 9 OF TITLE 1 OF THE GOVERNMENT
CODE.
(d) RESOLUTION NO. 96-53M: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR SETTING FORTH PERSONNEL RULES AND
REGULATIONS REGARDING THE PAYMENT OF SALARIES,
SICK LEAVE, VACATIONS, LEAVES OF ABSENCES, AND
OTHER REGULATIONS - At its June 6, 2000 meeting, Council
held a study session to discuss the proposed budget for FY 2000-
2001. Included in the discussion were proposed changes to
salaries and benefits as recommended by the Finance Committee.
Salary and benefit changes included an increase in Cafeteria
Benefits of $25 per month, Public Employees Retirement System --
(PERS) 2% at 55 Retirement Benefit, Cost of Living Adjustment
(COLA) of 3%, and salary and reclassification adjustments.
Salary adjustments included the positions of Administrative
Assistant, Community Services positions of Administrative
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Assistant, Community Services Assistant, Development Services
Assistant, and Senior Administrative Assistant. Reclassifications
include the position of Deputy Public Works Director to Public Works
Director, one Community Services Secretary to Administrative
Secretary, Account Clerk II to Senior Account Clerk and 3/4
Engineering Technician to full-time Assistant Engineer. The
proposed salary and benefit changes were incorporated into the
proposed budget document. It was the consensus of Council during
the study session to approve the proposed salary and benefit
changes as recommended by the Finance Committee.
M/O'Connor opened the Public Hearing.
There being no testimony offered, M/O'Connor closed the Public
Hearing.
M/O'Connor suggested that the Peterson Park Drainage Improvement
budget item of $405,000 be taken from General Fund Reserves and
that the same amount remain in the Parks and Facilities Development
Fund. Council concurred.
Following discussion, C/Herrera moved, C/Chang seconded, to adopt
Resolution No. 2000-44 approving and adopting a Budget for FY
2000-2000; Resolution No. 2000-45 adopting the Statement of
Investment Policy; Resolution No. 2000-46 establishing the FY 2000-
2001 Appropriations Limit at $18,772,045 and Resolution No. 96-53M
setting forth Personnel Rules and Regulations. Motion carried by the
following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Herrera, Huff, M/
O'Connor
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - MPT/Ansari
(e) AWARD OF STREET MAINTENANCE SERVICES
CONTRACT TO MCE CORPORATION - As of June 30, 2000, the
existing Street Maintenance Services contract with Charles Abbott
Associates will expire. On March 7, 2000, the Department of
Community and Development Services - Public Works Division,
distributed a Request for Proposals for the Street Maintenance
Contract. Four proposals were received on April 12, 2000 from MCE
Corp., Charles Abbott Associates, Excel Paving, Inc. and Berryman
& Hennigar. In guaranteeing a high level, timely and cost effective
street maintenance program while adhering to the budget, staff
recommended MCE Corp. as the most qualified and responsible
proposer.
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M/O'Connor opened the Public Hearing.
There being no testimony offered, M/O'Connor closed the Public
Hearing.
C/Chang moved, C/Huff seconded, to award a five-year Street
Maintenance Services Contract (FY 2000-2001 to FY 2004-2005) to
MCE Corp. in the amount of $279,455. Motion carried by the
following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Herrera, Huff, M/
O'Connor
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - MPT/Ansari
Maynard Crawford, President, MCE, stated that he looked forward a
long-term, mutually beneficial working arrangement with the City.
MCE was incorporated in 1983 and in 1984, began working with the
City of Dublin and is now in its 16th year with that City. MCE works
with a number of other cities as well. He commended staff on their
professional and detailed approach to the RFP process. It is not --
often that a selection committee visits an MCE project and as a result,
he believed that a lasting partnership will benefit D.B.
8. OLD BUSINESS: None
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9.1 LEGISLATIVE SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT - On June 8, 2000, the
Legislative Subcommittee met to discuss several legislative items.
Report given by C/Herrera and C/Chang.
(A) Resolution No. 2000 -XX - a Resolution supporting the
simplification of sales and use taxes.
Allen Wilson expressed concern about the proposed language. He
is employed by an Internet company and is subject to employee
taxes. He felt Congress is taking the right action by extending the
moratorium for five years. Individuals who purchase goods through
the Internet are subject to sales tax, which is generated back to the
cities.
Jeff Koontz, Executive Director, D.B. Chamber of Commerce, said
that unless there is a nationwide taxing system, disparity will continue
to exist. The City is dependent upon the sales tax revenue generated
within the City and it is an unfortunate method to try and fund the City.
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Citizens benefit from the sales tax base, which helps to support
services provided to the citizens. The City needs businesses within
the City that are generating sales tax revenue to help support.
Internet growth is a wonderful thing but it needs to be curtailed
because it is hurting local businesses that support the City.
Council agreed to send a letter recommending that Congress actively
pursue an equitable manner in assessing sales tax on Internet
purchases. Send copy to ICSC.
(B) Resolution No. 2000 -XX: A resolution in support of AB 1982.
Council agreed to write a letter of support.
(C) Resolution No. 2000-46: A resolution in opposition of SB
1497 and AB 1930, which would have the effect of stopping the
710 -freeway extension.
Allen Wilson supported the resolution and recommended that a
certified copy of the resolution be forwarded to Assembly Member Jeff
Scott and Senator Adam Schiff.
Lt. Fosselman, Walnut/D.B. Sheriffs Station, was born and raised in
South Pasadena and has been aware of the 710 problem for many
years. South Pasadena has elected to have the freeway continue in
a different route up the Arroyo Seco than what has been proposed by
the State, which would eliminate most of the homes around the high
school, destroy thousands of
trees and eliminate some very old Green & Green architectural
homes on Meridian that could not be replaced. It would be very
similar to running a freeway through the City of D.B.
C/Huff said that the Council of Governments Transportation
Committee voted 29-1 to support the resolution. The extension of the
710 freeway would benefit D. B. as well as other regional cities.
Council agreed to adopt Resolution 2000-46 in opposition to SB 1497
and AB 1930.
(D) SB402, Compulsory and Binding Arbitration.
Council agreed to send a letter of opposition.
(E) AB 2641, Residential Care Facklities.
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Council agreed to send a letter of support.
(F) SB 1485, Crime Lab Bill.
Martha Bruske said if voters in other parts of the state to not want this
bill passed, their representatives are responsible for voting
accordingly. It passed in L.A. County and that is the end of Council's
responsibility.
Jeff Koontz asked how the funding of the crime lab would work.
CM/Belanger responded that Proposition 15 proposed to build the
facilities using bonds. This legislation proposes to use State
resources to construct the facility at Cal State L.A. There is an
approximate $13.5 and $15 billion surplus in the current fiscal year
and this is a one time expenditure. State monies rather than bond
monies will be used to build the facility.
C/Herrera explained that this is a bill to update all forensic labs
throughout the State and not just in this immediate area. There is a
significant endorsement list of people/entities that are supporting this
bill.
Council agreed to send a letter of support.
(G) AB2742, Transportation funding.
Council agreed to send a letter of support.
(H) Discussion pertaining to antitrust activities such as
supermarket grocery chains maintaining leases for vacant stores
to prevent competition.
Council agreed to direct staff to work with legislative advocate to
propose legislation.
(1) Request from International Council of Shopping Centers
(ICSC) to oppose the extension of an existing ban on Internet
taxes for five years.
Council agreed to send ICSC a copy of letter as directed in (A). _
(J) Request to endorse Compressed Natural Gas.
Council requested staff to obtain more information on this item.
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(K) H.R. 701, Conservation and Reinvestment Act.
Reviewed for informational purposes only - no recommendation.
(L) AB1969 Storm Water.
Reviewed for informational purposes only - no recommendation.
(M) AB2492, Storm Water.
Reviewed for informational purposes only - no recommendation.
RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: M/O'Connor recessed the City
Council meeting to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 9:04 P.M.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: WO'Connor reconvened the City
Council meeting at 9:12 p.m.
10. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEMBER COMMENTS:
C/Chang stated that, on June 7, the City hosted visitors from China who
were very impressed by how well D. B. is managed. On June 9 and 10, the
D.B. Sheriff's Substation reception and subsequent open house were held.
Also on June 9, he was invited to join the commencement ceremonies at the
CalPoly Pomona School of Business Administration. On June 13, he and
M/O'Connor participated in the Senior Father's Day festivities with the Senior
group. On June 14, he attended the Friends of the Library Advisory
Committee meeting. The recent Wine Soiree raised about $25,000 for the
library. The bookstore, which is manned by volunteers, continues to raise
money to support the library. He encouraged citizens to visit the bookstore
with their children. The Friends of the Library has invited teachers to attend
a reception and participate in devising a list of books that they recommend
for their students. The Friends of the Library will participate in the purchase
of recommended books for the library. On June 17, he and M/O'Connor
participated in closing ceremonies for the Little League. Later that evening,
he attended the Chinese Association's annual party, which was supported
by many community members and schools.
C/Huff asked how staff has followed up on the issue of motorized
skateboards.
CA/Jenkins responded that motorized skateboards are regulated by the
California Vehicle Code.
CM/Belanger said he was unaware of any incidents of motorized
skateboards. This matter will be on the July 13 Traffic and Transportation
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Commission agenda.
C/Huff asked for feedback from the Sheriffs Department regarding motorized
skateboards. He has witnessed several instances of these skateboards and
he would like to know what the City's policy will be.
M/O'Connor said she received telephone calls from Diamond Heights
softball team members about the danger of the motorized skateboards at
Peterson Park. Her understanding is that these devices are a citable
offense.
CM/Belanger believed that the Municipal Code prohibits these types of
vehicles on City sidewalks.
M/O'Connor asked why this matter needs to go to the Traffic and
Transportation Commission.
CM/Belanger said that during tomorrow's staff meeting, the Sheriff's
Department will be directed to enforce the code. The matter will also be
taken to the Traffic and Transportation Commission for emphasis.
C/Huff stated that on June 10, he read an article about Chino Hills' special
Saturday meeting during which they considered accepting the City of
Industry as a full member of the Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority.
Chino Hills voted 2-2 not to bring City of Industry in as a full member. In
celebration of Fathers' Day, he had the opportunity to spend the day on a
boat fishing with his son and nephew at Lake Mead. He misses his son who
is serving in the army in Germany.
C/Herrera congratulated recent high school and college graduates and
wished them luck in their future endeavors. She announced that she would
be in Sacramento next week for the long-awaited State Advisory Committee
meeting on Restructuring for Developmental Service Centers - June 28 and
29. She will report back on information obtained during the meeting. She
suggested that Council go dark on July 4 and continue its business on July
18.
M/O'Connor said she that there will be a Warrant Register needing approval
between now and July 18.
The Council concurred to schedule a brief Council meeting on Friday, June
30 at 2:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. The primary business will —
be to approve the Warrant Register.
M/O'Connor reported that on June 7, she attended the Sanitation District
Tour. On June 8, she served as mistress of ceremonies for the Meals on
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Wheels Recognition Luncheon during which the drivers were recognized. As
previously mentioned, on June 9 the Sheriffs Booster Club held a barbecue
and on June, 10 the Sheriffs Department held an open house at the
Walnut/D.B. station. She thanked Deputy St. Amant and his team for their
participation. On June 11, she attended the West Covina Filipino Chamber
of Commerce Heritage Day. She also attended the Senior's Fathers' Day
Luncheon, during which she reported on different aspects of the City and
received their comments. The Seniors were concerned about when the Brea
Canyon streetscape will occur. The item is included in the 2000/2001 FY
budget. On June 14, she attended meetings with M&H Management
concerning the Ralph's location and with Majestic Realty concerning the
Industry East project. She reported that the City of Industry and Majestic
Realty are open-minded about the concerns of D.B. The City of Industry's
Traffic Engineering consultant, together with D.B.'s Traffic Engineering
consultant, met to discuss different options on traffic mitigation measures.
She was encouraged by the on-going dialogue with the City of Industry.
She thanked staff and Council Members for their participation. On June 15,
the Finance Committee met. On June 17, she and C/Chang attended the
Little League Closing Ceremonies. The Little League's big fundraiser this
year was a raffle for a Volkswagen Beetle. The Little League sold in excess
of 20,000 tickets at $1.00 each. It was her distinct pleasure to draw the
winning ticket. The automobile went to a D.B. family, Tom and Shirley
Sawyer. She teaches at Golden Springs Elementary School and he owns
Pro -Sports. It is very rewarding to know that a family that has contributed so
much to D.B. received this prize. She also attended the annual Chinese
Fund Raising Event. Many residents and prominent politicians participated.
She echoed C/Herrera's congratulations to all of the graduates. Her
daughter graduated from high school this year and at least two staff
members had graduates from D.B.H.S. She wished everyone a happy and
safe Fourth of July. She encouraged residents to attend the Concerts in the
Park series beginning tomorrow evening. Council Members will be in
attendance and local organizations are sponsoring fundraising food booths.
She wished a happy birthday to C/Herrera and she hoped MPT/Ansari was
feeling better.
At the request of C/Chang, CM/Belanger recommended that the SCAQMD
proposal for location of City Hall at their facility be considered during the
Council's June 30 meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, M/O'Connor
adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m. to Friday, June 30, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. in
Conference Room A, City Hall, 21660 E. Copley Dr.
LYN A BURGESS, City Clerk
ATTEST:
Deborah H. O'Connor, Mayor