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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
SEPTEMBER 19, 2000
STUDY SESSION: M/O'Connor called the Joint Study Session to order at
5:04 p.m. in Room CC -8 of the South Coast Air Quality Management District, 21865
E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA.
Present: Council Members Chang, Herrera, Huff, Mayor Pro
Tem Ansad and Mayor O'Connor.
Present: Traffic and Transportation Commissioners: Istik,
Kung, Vice -Chairman Virginkar and Chairman Morris. Commissioner Leonard -
Colby was absent.
Also present were: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager, Mike Jenkins,
City Attorney; David Liu, Director of Public Works; Bob Rose, Community Services
Director, Mike Nelson, Communications & Marketing Director, Lynda Burgess, City
Clerk; Sgt. Bill Flannery; Sonya Joe, Development Services Assistant and Linda
Smith, Development Services Assistant.
ADJOURNMENT: M/O'Connor adjourned the Joint Study Session at
6:00 p.m. to Closed Session.
1. CLOSED SESSION: 6:10 p.m., SCAQMD Room CC -8
1.1 Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Subdivision (a)
of Government Code Section 54956.9) - Barbara Beach-Courchesne,
et al vs. City of Diamond Bar.
2. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor O'Connor called the regular City
Council meeting to order at 6:50 p.m. in the Auditorium of the South Coast
Air Quality Management District, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar,
California.
CA/Jenkins announced that, during Closed Session, Council unanimously
approved payment of the settlement of attorney fees relating to Barbara
Beach-Courchesne, at al vs. City of Diamond Bar lawsuit.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Mayor Pro Tem Ansari.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by Monsignor
James Loughnane, St. Denis Catholic Church.
ROLL CALL: Mayor O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tem Ansari,
and Council Members Chang, Herrera, Huff.
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Also present were: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager;
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney; David Liu, Director of Public Works; 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 Proclaimed October 2-6,2000 as "Rideshare Week."
3.A.2 Proclaimed October 2-10, 2000 as "Voter Registration Week."
3.A.3 Presented Savvy Award received from the City -County
Communications and Marketing Association for the Diamond Bar
Community News and Diamond Bar Community New Online.
3. B. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: None
Offered.
4. A. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Edda Gahm announced the Grand
Opening of the Diamond Bar Republican Party office on Saturday,
September 23, 2000.
Clyde Hennessee voiced his opinion about various November 7, 2000 ballot
measures.
Martha Bruske responded to August 29 Council Comments regarding the
Redevelopment lawsuit.
Lary Rhodes complained that he would have to park his vehicle three blocks
from his home due to the re -paving of both Lincoln St. and Fibre Ct.
Because his walking stick was stolen and he has a problem walking, this will
be very inconvenient for him. He asked for the City's help.
Don Gravdahl said that about 70% of skateboard park users do not wear
adequate safety protection. He suggested that the City create a protective
gear rental concession or install a chain link fence around the facility so that
users are unable to leave the area quickly when it is being patrolled.
Sally Wagner, Twin Canyon Lane, spoke about the site visibility danger at
the intersections of Twin Canyon Ln. and High Knob Rd. and High Knob Rd.
and Golden Springs because vehicles are parked on the street. She
requested consideration of red curbing or installation of a traffic signal in the
area.
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4. B. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS:
WO'Connor encouraged citizens to become informed about the issues and
exercise their right to vote.
C/Huff responded to comments regarding the Redevelopment lawsuit. He
said that he takes the matter personally and firmly believed in his heart that
the group that brought the lawsuit against the City, at no expense to
themselves, had the best interest of the City at stake. He believed the group
robbed the community of much of its future and potential.
WO'Connor responded to Lary Rhodes that staff would address the issue
with him directly.
WO'Connor indicated to Don Gravdahl that the City is currently considering
various possibilities for making certain that skatepark participants wear the
proper protective gear when using the facility.
In response to WO'Connor, DCM/DeStefano stated that staff would take a
look at the intersections addressed by Sally Wagner and determine what
action may be advisable. If necessary, the matter will be brought before the
Traffic & Transportation Commission for their recommendation to Council.
Staff will contact Ms. Wagner.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - September 21, 2000
- 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD Room CC -8,21865 E. Copley Drive.
5.2 PLANNING COMMISSION - September 26, 2000 - 7:00 p.m.,
SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive.
5.3 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING -
September 28, 2000 - 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. SCAQMD Hearing Board
Room, 21865 E. Copley Drive.
5.4 JOINT COMMISSION MEETING - PARKS & RECREATION AND
TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION - September 28, 2000 - 7:00 p.m.,
SCAQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Drive.
5.5 CITY COUNCIL MEETING -October 3, 2000 -6:30 p.m., SCAQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive.
5.6 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ROUNDUP - October 7, 2000
- 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Mt. SAC parking Lot B, 1100 N. Grand
Avenue, Walnut
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5.7 CITY ON LINE COMMITTEE - October 11, 2000 - 6:00 p.m.,
SCAQMD Room CC -8,21865 E. Copley Drive.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Chang moved, MPT/Ansari seconded,
to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. 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
6.1 APPROVED MINUTES:
6.1.1 City Council Study Session of September 5, 2000 - As
submitted.
6.1.2 Regular City Council Meeting of September 5, 2000 - As
submitted. _
6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES:
6.2.1 Regular Meeting of July 11, 2000.
6.2.2 Regular Meeting of July 25, 2000.
6.3 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - dated September 19, 2000 in
the amount of $1,540,026.73. M/O'Connor abstained from approval
of the following Voucher Register items due to a potential conflict of
interest regarding the Lanterman Forensic Expansion Project: P.O.
10448 for $3,031, payment to Staples for $162.92 and payment to
Postmaster for $4,500 for a total of $7,693.92.
6.4 APPROVED CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT STAFFING CHANGE -
eliminated the part-time Records Coordinator position and
reclassified the Secretary position in the City Clerks Division to
Administrative Secretary with an amendment to the FY00-01 Budget
to reflect an overall savings of $13,539.
6.5 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 91-72G: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 91-72F, PRESCRIBING A METHOD OF
DRAWING WARRANTS AND CHECKS UPON CITY FUNDS —
adding the position of Deputy City Manager as an authorized signer
of City warrants and checks.
7.1 PUBLIC HEARING: None
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8.1 OLD BUSINESS:
8.1 CONSIDERATION OF STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES AND
COMMITMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT
OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES REGARDING THE PROPOSED
EXPANSION OF THE LANTERMAN DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER -
Council and members of the Lanterman Advisory Committee have
been negotiating an agreement with the State Department of
Developmental Services (DDS) since March 2000. The proposed
agreement is the culmination of months of work by the Advisory
Committee, representatives of DDS, Assembly Member Robert
Pacheco's office and City staff. The Statement of Principles and
Commitment calls for reduction of the overall number of available
beds to serve clients at the facility, requires a phase-in plan for the
transfer of clients from other facilities, and mandates that, after
treatment, individuals are placed back in the community they resided
in prior to placement at Lanterman Developmental Center. In
addition, the Statement requires the development of a facility security
plan prior to any severe behavioral patient being moved and creation
of a Community Advisory Committee to review the severe behavioral
program. Continued from September 5, 2000.
M/O'Connor recused herself due to a potential conflict of interest from
discussion of this matter and left the dais.
C/Herrera reported on the September 14 community meeting
attended by Council and community members and by Clifford Allenby,
Director, California Department of Developmental Services; Norm
Kramer, Director of Porterville Developmental Center and Ruth
Maples, Director of Lanterman Developmental Center. Officials
responded to residents' questions and Mr. Allenby agreed to
incorporate additional language in Section B. and Section C. The
Governor approved AB 1740, which contains a provision that forensic
individuals will not be permitted at Lanterman Developmental Center.
The City of Walnut requested that two Council Members be client
representatives from their city.
Martha Bruske asked for a commitment of the State's agreement.
There is no author and/or signature on the agreement. She
recommended that whoever writes the agreement in its final format
attempt to avoid dehumanizing terminology such as "behaviorals' or
"severe behavioral clients" and instead use "clients who exhibit self -
injurious behaviors", etc. She believed "open and frank discussions'
have not been held on this matter in the past 18 months. Item 10
states that DDS will not be required to take any action that would
violate state or federal law. She believed that "required" should be
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"requested." She passed her written remarks to the Council. Page
2 of the Governor's Budget Message describing the Community
Advisory Committee indicated "no employees of Lanterman
Developmental Center." This form says, "no one affiliated with
Lanterman Developmental Center," which she ' considered
discriminatory. She wanted to know who inserted the statement and
why. She believed that it is discriminating unless it also includes "that
no task force members will be included in the Governor's Advisory
Committee. She was also concerned that the City may find itself
allowing only members of the Governor's Committee to speak at
Council meetings. She asked Council to put the Lanterman issue on
the agenda for at least one year and encourage everyone to
participate in discussions. She did not know why the L.A. County
Sheriff is referred to in the document. Does this organization
supersede the authority of the Pomona Police Department? It is
important for the residents of D.B. to realize that the City pays a huge
amount of money annually for the services of the L.A. County Sheriffs
Department. Lanterman Developmental Center is in the City of —
Pomona, its clients are considered residents of the City of Pomona
and are included in its census. They are protected by the Pomona
Police Department and Lanterman has a 24 hour security staff. She
passed her written remarks to Council.
MPT/Ansari responded to Martha Bruske that language contained in
the agreement was reviewed by the DDS.
C/Herrera explained that the agreement is a combination of input by
all of the participants that were in Sacramento on March 15 and 16,
2000. The L.A. County Sheriffs Department has responsibility for the
safety of the residents of the Cities of D.B. and Walnut. Both
communities expressed safety concerns and a concession that DDS
made to the communities was when the security plan was written that
DDS would collaborate with the Pomona Police Department and the
L.A. County Sheriffs Department in order to address the concems of
the residents of all three cities.
Sue Sisk addressed Item 10 in the agreement. Some of the
individuals who participated in the March 15 and 16 workshop wrote
an inflammatory editorial that was printed in a local newspaper on V
June 17. The article mentioned by name members of the Advisory
Committee. These some individuals attended the September 14
meeting and again made inflammatory statements about the Advisory
Committee and community members. Should this behavior persist,
what action will be taken and who will take the action. On September
5, she asked Council to continue this matter to the September 19
Council meeting due to lack of proper and timely notification to the
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community. Council continued the matter and also planned a meeting
with the DDS in D.B. to talk about the project. Again, notices
regarding the September 14 meeting were late. She received her
notice in the mail on Wednesday, September 13. She understood
that many residents received their notification on or after the meeting
date. The Lanterman , Advisory Committee made a specific
recommendation to include a description of the types of clients that
would be included into the new project. Despite repeated requests,
the Advisory Committee Members received the document for the first
time on September 14, the date of the meeting with DDS, and it was
not the information anticipated by the committee. Committee
members were pleased with Mr. Allenby's response and the DDS'
response to include the language in the final agreement. At the
September 14 meeting, a request was made to include two Lanterman
clients on the Community Oversight Committee, one being a severe
behavioral. She understood this evening that this language is now
included in the agreement that.Council is reviewing. Based upon the
conditions outlined in the agreement, will the two client
representatives from Lanterman be able to fulfill these roles and
responsibilities. Perhaps a better solution would be to permit
attendance at the meeting by clients of Lanterman who could serve
as information sources to the committee. In addition, these meetings
should be open to any resident, employee, client and parent of the
facility or community in order to allow people to have fair and full
sharing of information.
Lamy Rhodes said that as a member of the community and as a
psychiatrist, he was happy with the results of negotiations with the
State. Any resident who wishes to do so may tour the Lanterman
facility.
Don Gravdahl asked for an update regarding construction of the
Lanterman perimeter fence.
Irene Kim indicated that the 10' interior fence has been completed.
Construction of the green perimeter fence (between 8' and 10' in
height) has not yet begun. Bids are being accepted at this time with
construction slated to begin in January 2001 and will take 60-90 days
to complete. New clients are expected at Lanterman in the year
2003.
Dick Farrell did not agree with the inclusion of two Lanterman clients
on the Community Advisory Committee.
Jeff Koontz, 23821 Minnequa Dr., supported the concept of having
two Lanterman clients as members of the Community Advisory
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Committee. He cited the fact that the design of Liberty Park and
presentations done at the park were done by patients who are
functional and capable of discharging any responsibility given them.
He regretted exclusion of persons from the Committee who will be
directly affected by its decisions.
Teresa DeBell, Lanterman Parents Group and Chairperson of the
Governor's Advisory Board, said that parents were very concerned
about confusion and misinformation about people with developmental
disabilities. She hoped that the signing of this agreement would be
the start of needed education and understanding for all people who
are affected. The Group looks forward to the signing of this
agreement and better relations between all parties involved - in
particular, those with developmental disabilities who live at Lanterman
and in the community. She strongly urged that two clients be
included on the Community Advisory Committee.
C/Herrera explained that the participants in the March meeting in
Sacramento wanted a Community Advisory Committee in order to
verify what is occurring at Lanterman. Agreements are made through
compromise. DDS is giving a lot in this matter so that the
communities will feel safer. Therefore, she believed it was incumbent
upon the Council to accept clients' participation on this committee.
Fred Encinas, Advisory Committee Member, commended Council for
their perseverance in this matter. He did not believe the document he
received on Friday night is not the document that was approved by
the Advisory Committee and he suggested that the Council not
approve the document at this time.
Grace MacBride spoke about the lack of participation by Pomona
residents.
C/Herrera responded that the committee was formed by concerns
expressed by the communities. They will make every effort to resolve
issues raised by the community.
MPT/Ansari believed that Lanterman should be represented on the
committee by clients.
Dexter MacBride was concerned about the use of the term "contract. -
This is not a contract and the State has refused to enter into a
contract. In his opinion, this agreement is finer than a contract. The
document the Council is being asked to sign is a Statement of
Understanding and Commitment. This is a moral and philosophical
document; it is not a contract of law. This is a remarkable document.
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In the history of his legal practice, he had never seen corporate
bodies working together stating their commitment and understanding
and eschewing a contract. When this issue first arose, the greatest
concern was community safety and forensic patients. In this
commitment and understanding, it is clearly stated that forensic
patients will not be included within the periphery of the Lanterman
operation, which is what the community wanted.
C/Herrera responded to a speaker's concern about the short notice
regarding the September 14 meeting. Staff received word that
Clifford Allenby would come to the community to speak with residents
on September 5. On September 6 staff coordinated efforts with the
Cities of Walnut and Pomona. On September 7, the language was
sent to a printer. On September 8, the cards were delivered to the
post office to be mailed. Due to problems at the post office, the cards
were not mailed in a timely manner.. However, notice of the meeting
was printed in numerous publications, The Tribune. The Los Anne/es
Times. Week/v News, etc. The meeting was telecast live and will be
re -broadcast. She pointed out that the second document agreement
contained within Councirs packet is the document that was
recommended by the Lanterman Advisory Committee. It is true that
tonight's document is different from what the Advisory Committee
recommended. The Advisory Committee was one group of people
giving information on this agreement. The Advisory Committee
wanted the inclusion of the statement that no forensics and only 1 A
and 1 B severe behaviorals would be housed at Lanterman. On
September 14, Clifford Allenby agreed to insert the language
whereas, the week before, she had been told that the language could
not be put into the document. The final version is now in front of the
Council and she recommended that the Council adopt and accept the
final version. The signing will be on October 4 with all parties in
attendance, which gives the Cities of Walnut and Pomona time to act
on the agreement.
Darla Farrell asked when the Community Advisory Committee will
begin its meetings, who will be its chairperson and where will the
meetings be held.
_ C/Herrera said that when she calls Sacramento tomorrow, she would
discuss these points with Mr. Allenby.
C/Huff spoke in favor of including Lanterman clients on the
committee.
C/Chang felt that the community should be pleased with the
agreement.
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MPT/Ansari pointed out that the community has come a long way in
this matter. This is an opportunity to • set differences aside and
proceed a good faith effort to a better understanding with our
Lanterman neighbors.
C/Herrera moved, C/Huff seconded, to approve the Statement of
Principles & Commitment between the State of California Department
of Developmental Services and the City regarding the proposed
expansion of the Lanterman Developmental Center. Motion carried
by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Herrera, Huff,
MPT/Ansari
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS - M/O'Connor
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
C/Huff asked the community to spread the word that no forensics —
would be coming to Lanterman. He thanked the Advisory Committee
for their diligence.
MPT/Ansari thanked C/Herrera and C/Huff for their countless hours
of work toward a resolution of this matter. This is an historic
accomplishment.
WO'Connor returned to the dais.
8.2 IMPLEMENTATION OF 9/80 ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE - At
its September 5, 2000 meeting, Council was presented staffs report
regarding a 9/80 alternative work schedule. Staff reported that there
are various types of alternative work schedules, which provide for
extended hours of daily operation for their customers as compared to
a traditional schedule. Staffs report included the results of a survey
conducted on the 53 cities of the L.A. Division of the League of
California Cities regarding alternative work schedules. The report
suggested that if the City implements an alternative work schedule,
it will be more practical to change the hours of operation commencing
with the first day at the proposed new City Hall location, the SCAQMD
facility. After council discussion, staff was requested to obtain more
information from other cities on a 9/80 schedule as well as, additional
input from the City's staff. Those findings are included in the staff
report.
Jeff Koontz, D.B. Chamber of Commerce, suggested City Hall remain
open late one evening per week, such as until 7:30 p.m., to allow
citizens to take advantage of City government. An alternative would
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be to open City Hall one-half day on Saturdays. In addition, it would
be advantageous to the residents and contractors if the Building and
Safety counter personnel could be available earlier in the a.m. hours.
In response to C/Huff, DCM/DeStsfano stated that he was not aware
of any city hall providing service late in the evening or on weekends.
D.B. provides extended office hours to 6:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday
of the month for transit customers. It is staffs experience that in
development services, the contracting community would prefer to
have the availability of earlier office hours. Toward the end of the
day, the interest in service needs from the community likely involves
the area of information on the administrative services side and/or
recreation registration programming. For that purpose, extension of
office hours to 5:30 p.m. may be appropriate. Staff is also looking
into a recreation software program that would allow for registration
and reservation of space at public parks through the Web Page.
C/Huff suggested staff explore the possibility of staying open later
one night per week for cwtain types of counter service.
MPT/Ansari pointed out that the majority of staff surveys indicated
that a 9/80 program increases employee morale and allowed for
greater productivity. An employee who participated in a 9/80 program
in another City indicated she left that position rather reluctantly in
order to be closer to her home. She favored a flexible 9/80 program.
C/Herrera supported the 9/80 program. She agreed with C/Huff to
explore the possibility of remaining open later one night per week.
In response to C/Herrera, DCM/DeStefano indicated that the matter
of providing additional counter service office hours does not
necessarily have a bearing on a 9/80 schedule, rather it is a service
that could be provided after investigation as to what is an appropriate
level of service. Instead of the 7:30 to 5:30 schedule, an employee
may work from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., for instance, in order to provide
transit pass service, etc. It is not unlike an alternative schedule for
Code Enforcement to provide an alterative schedule to make certain
that the community is covered on the weekends.
C/Herrera said she was pleased with the 9/80 proposal. She would
like staff to consider other types of flexible work schedules such as
job sharing. D.B. has lost quality employees who have resigned
because of the lack of flexible work programs. Perhaps the City can
recapture some of the ex-employees as a benefit to the City.
MPT/Ansari concurred.
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C/Huff supported the 9/80 program. He favored the 7:30 a.m. to 5:30
p.m. schedule if the City can remain open later one night a week.
C/Chang supported the 9/80 program.
In response to M/O'Connor, DCM/DeStefano stated that Building &
Safety personnel contract to work the same schedule as the rest of
the City Hall employees.
M/O'Connor was not convinced that the 9/80 program is feasible.
She expressed concem about lack of support for Council and timely
responses to Council questions and comments. Without further
Council support, she could not support the 9/80 program.
C/Chang moved, C/Herrera seconded, to 1) Adopt an altemative 9/80
program with City Hall hours Monday through Thursday from 7:30
a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 2)
commence the 9/80 program the first day operations begin at the
proposed new City location, the SCAQMD facility; and 3) Direct staff
to initiate a public awareness campaign prior to relocating. The
campaign would consist of press releases, newsletter articles, cable
announcements, and flyers. Further, staff is directed to research the
possibility of keeping City Hall open until 7:30 p.m. or later one day
per week to provide better public service. Motion carried by the
following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Herrera, Huff,
MPT/Ansari
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - M/O'Connor
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9.1 CONSIDERATION OF AERIAL MAPPING SERVICES FOR THE CITY
OF DIAMOND BAR - The City has an interest in obtaining aerial
mapping services. Proposed scope of services incudes aerial photo
control, planemeb is mapping at 100' scale, topographic mapping, and
5' contours at 100' scale. The estimated cost for the proposed
mapping services is $125,000.
Dr. Larry Rhodes said that if the City plans to annex new areas, those
areas should be photographed. It may be less expensive to use
govemment satellite photos, if allowed.
MPT/Ansari questioned the urgency of this matter and whether this
should be put out to bid.
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DCM/DeStefano responded that D.B. is piggybacking on the services
that the City of Industry is interested in providing. The urgency has
to do with the proposed flight schedule, which is anticipated to take
place within the next two weeks, weather permitting. The opportunity
to share the cost of the flight schedule has presented itself for
consideration. This opportunity provides a significant cost savings.
As a result, the City will receive about $300,000 worth of services for
its $125,000 investment. The reason Council received the
information as late as it did was a result of two factors: The City was
working to reduce the dollar amount of its participation, which was
originally proposed at upwards of $250,000. Staff received
confirmation of the reduced amount late yesterday. The City paid
approximately $40,000 for black and white only aerial photography in
July 1997. The City of Industry is in the process of the negotiating
the fee for services at this time. Industry contracted with Boyle
Engineering for a variety of services, of which PSOMAS is a sub -
consultant for this service.
MPT/Ansari asked that the matter be continued to October 3, 2000.
C/Huff explained that the urgency has to do with the City of Industry
moving forward on their project. He spoke with the Industry Mayor a
couple of weeks ago and was told that they were going to be doing
aerial photography and suggested that D.B. could participate by
sharing data and expense. He directed CM/Belanger to look into the
matter and what you see before you is a result of that investigation.
Industry will not wait for D.B. Industry will be including the Shell Oil
property, which D.B. has considered annexing. The other advantage
of this proposal is that it would provide a seamless shot of the area
and preserve a view of the entire area, which includes a considerable
amount for D.B. He suggested that staff look into selling Prop A
funds to help fund the mapping. Industry and D.B. continue to work
closely together and he felt it was in the City's best interest to foster
a working relationship. The Planning Department has indicated this
will be a useful tool for planning the community center, trails master
plan, potential Shell Oil proposal, etc. The 1997 photographing did
not include planemetric and topographic mapping.
MPT/Ansae stated she is not against working with the City of Industry.
However, Council is accountable to the residents and she believed
Council needed time to further study the matter.
Peter Fitzpatrick, PSOMAS, explained that the weather between now
and October, November could be clear. If the City of Industry
approves the contract, PSOMAS is obligated to proceed in a timely
manner.
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C/Herrera believed Council had been presented with a window of
opportunity to save money and obtain critical information that can be
used by the City for some time to come. She would prefer to use
money from a source other than the General Fund such as the sale
of Prop A funds as suggested by C/Huff.
M/O'Connor concurred with C/Herrera. When presented with an
opportunity, the City needs to act in a timely manner.
C/Chang shared MPT/Ansari's concern about the urgency and the
cost. He recommended that staff further study the matter and bring
the item back to the Council on the October 3 agenda.
C/Huff moved, C/Herrera seconded, to authorize the Mayor to enter
into a contract with PSOMAS for aerial mapping services in the
amount of $125,000 and reimburse General Funds by Proposition A
funds. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Herrera, Huff, M/O'Connor
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, MPT/Ansari
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: M/O'Connor recess the City
Council meeting to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 9:40 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: M/O'Connor reconvened
the City Council meeting at 9:56 p.m.
10. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEMBER COMMENTS:
C/Huff thanked staff for the D.B. Newsletter. Council has placed a high
priority on better communications with the public and is honored that the
City received an award for its efforts. He reminded the public to take
advantage of the October 7 Hazardous Waste Roundup. The Alameda
Corridor East Project is having some success with the railroad in getting
them to consider realigning the northern railroad line and bringing onto
the same right-of-way as the southern line, which is already grade -
separated. The project has a preliminary agreement with Cal Poly
Pomona and some level of understanding with Lanterman because it
would come together on their property. What does this mean to
residents. By not having cars and trains on the same level, the train will
not blow its whistle. By not having cars and trains at the same level at
Temple Ave., the train will not blow its whistle. A public meeting will be
held in mid-October. Anyone interested can check Web site
www.theaceproiect.oro for the meeting date and other pertinent
information. He met with the Walnut Valley Water District as the ACE
representative. There are significant impacts to the utilities as a result of
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realigning the railroads because the water, electric and gas line
infrastructure must be relocated. The Walnut Valley Water District
anticipates a $2,000,000 or better impact. He represented the City at the
Togo's grand opening. On September 8, he toured the Alameda Corridor,
which is consolidating five rail lines onto two rail lines with the ability to
add a third rail line. Construction is in process on Alameda Street and a
bridge is under construction at Washington and the Los Angeles River in
East L.A. which will separate the Metrolink from the level of the Alameda
lines coming from the Long Beach ports. This is a $2.4 billion project. On
September 11, he met with a Pulte representative to view the project on
D.B. Blvd. at Tin Dr. These homes enjoy a spectacular view and when
the area is re -vegetated and the construction is completed it will be a real
tribute to the community. On September 11, he attended the Lanterman
Advisory Committee meeting and the Valley Vista MRF groundbreaking.
On September 14, he attended the public meeting with DDS officials
discussing the Lanterman agreement. He believed the community was
well served by the hard working residents who spent countless hours
participating in this matter. The community is to be congratulated for its
diligence toward producing a cooperative agreement.
C/Chang asked staff to research the California Energy Commission's
program to finance local cities to convert their traditional signal lights to LED
lights and agendize the matter for City Council discussion. LED lights
provider more lighting at a lower cost.
C/Herrera thanked Council for taking action on the Lanterman Statement of
Principles and Commitment this evening. This has been a long process and
the process continues with the opportunity to interface with Lanterman staff
and DDS officials. The agreement that was reached tonight is phenomenal
and reflects a great deal of movement toward the community on the part of
the State and Department of Developmental Services. Without the very
strong support of individuals who petitioned the Governor, this would not
have been possible. She thanked the individuals who focused their
continuing effort toward this end. The next meeting of the D.B. Lanterman
Advisory Committee will be held on October 10 at 7:00 p.m. when the
committee will begin providing input to Captain Alex Yim regarding the
proposed Lanterman security plan.
MPT/Ansari stated that, last week; the League of California Cities
unanimously approved D.B.'s resolution to have a Southern California office.
She was elected Second Vice President for the Mayors and Council Division
which gives D.B. additional recognition at the State level. SCAG is having
workshops on the Regional Transportation Plan and it is critical for cities to
become involved in order to be in compliance and continue receiving
funding. On Monday, she attended the groundbreaking ceremonies for the
Trenton Group. She attended the funeral of Montclair Council Member
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Mildred Rue's mother. She thanked community members who volunteered
blood for her husband's hip replacement surgery.
WO'Connor reported that on September 6, she met with the City of Industry
concerning D.B. traffic issues. On September 7 and 8 she attended the
California League of Cities Conference in Anaheim. On September 11 she
was invited by the City of Walnut to participate in their Walnut Family
Festival Golf Tournament Fund-raiser. On September 12, she attended the
City of Industry's transfer station groundbreaking and a Chamber of
Commerce Mixer at Libby's outlet. On September 13, she attended a
Montessori Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 8:00 a.m. and a Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony for Red Wing Shoes, which is located in the Kmart Center. On
September 15, the Finance Committee met. On September 18, she attended
ground -breaking ceremonies for the Trenton building, which will house 250
of their employees and offer additional rental space. She also attended the
Cities of D.B. and Walnut Day at the L.A. County Fair on September 18. Fall
is imminent and fuel costs have increased. Soccer season has opened. On
Saturday in 100 plus degree weather, 1300 youngsters participated. She --
refereed two games. She thanked the children and parents for their
participation. She stated that two long-time employees would be leaving the
City; Christine Tippings, Administrative Secretary for the City Manager's
Office. She has been with the City for 11 years and is leaving to have her
first child. Associate Engineer Rose Manela is moving to another job, which
offers her new opportunities. The Points of Light Foundation announced its
2000 awards for excellence in Corporate Community Service. They have
invited cities to nominate corporations with excellent corporate volunteer
programs. Anyone who has knowledge of corporations with excellent
corporate volunteer programs is asked to contact the City and complete a
nomination form. SCAG has put out a State Route 60 News, which is a truck
lane feasibility study which points out that SR 60 (Pomona Freeway) is one
of the most heavily used freeways by trucks engaged in inter- and intra-
regional goods movement, serving both port and domestic traffic. SR 60 was
included in the 1998 Regional Transportation Plan as one of the freeways
which may warrant exclusive truck lanes in order to reduce peak hour delay
in goods movement as well as mixed traffic to ensure more reliable rush hour
delivery of goods and improve traffic safety and emission of pollutants. The
feasibility study focuses on design alternatives, financial impact, highway
operation, safety considerations, environmental impacts and regional
benefits. This matter affects D.B. A regional meeting will be held in Pomona —
tomorrow night at the Washington Park Community Center on Grand Ave,
from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and in Hacienda Heights on September 25 at the
Hacienda/La Puente School Board Room on Gale Avenue from 5:00 to 7:00
p.m.
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11. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, M/O'Connor
adjourned the meeting at 10:28 p.m. in memory of Communications &
Marketing Director Mike Nelson's father, Robert Nelson, Randy Modglin, and
Mildred Ruh, mother of Montclair Council Member Bill Ruh.
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DEBBY O'CONNOR, Mayor