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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
NOVEMBER 7, 2000
1. CLOSED SESSION: 5:30 p.m., Room CC -8, South Coast Air
Quality Management District.
1) Public Employment - GC 54957.6 - discussion of Interim City Manager
Contract.
2) Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation - GC 54956.9
- one case
2. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor O'Connor called the Regular City
Council Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality
Management District Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar,
California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mike
Armijo, "The Weekly"
INVOCATION: The Invocation was given by Reverend
Mike Schuenemeyer, D.B. Congregational Church.
ROLL CALL: Mayor O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tem Ansari,
and Council Members Chang, Herrera, Huff.
Also present were: James DeStefano, Interim City Manager;
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney; David Doyle, Deputy City Manager; David Liu,
Director of Public Works; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Linda
Magnuson, Finance Director; Mike Nelson, Communications and Marketing
Director and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk.
CA/Jenkins reported that there was no reportable action taken during the
Closed Session.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: M/O'Connor requested that Council
Subcommittee Reports and Council Member comments be suspended this
evening. Council concurred.
3. A. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
3.A.1 Proclaimed November 15, 2000 as "America Recycles Day."
3.A.2 Presented Certificates of Recognition to D.B. resident David Reynolds,
Southcoast Cabinets, and Cimarron Oaks VIII Homeowners
Association - "Trash Cutters Award" recipients.
3.A.3 Presented Certificate of Recognition to Andrew Sumpter, D.B.
resident, National Academic All-American Scholar.
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3.A.4 Quarterly Crime Statistic Report presented by Walnut/Diamond Bar
Sheriff along with an update on Civilian Advisory Committee, now
called the "Public Safety Committee."
3.A.5 Presentation on the City's New Trash Program by Ray Anderson,
Waste Management.
3. B. INTERIM CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: None
offered.
4.A. PUBIC COMMENTS: Joe Dunn, Production Manager, Adelphia Cable,
announced that the company -sponsored blood drive will be held on Friday,
November 10 beginning at 1:00 p.m. At the same time, a blood drive will be
held at Adelphia's facility in Brea.
Larry Rhodes urged people to use controlled watering systems for animals.
Leaf vacuums should be used instead of leaf blowers. Weed whackers
injure trees and animals
Thom Pruitt announced upcoming events and activities for the Pop Warner
Football and Cheerleading organization. - -
Carolyn Gong presented a petition to the City signed by concerned citizens
of D.B., Walnut and surrounding communities requesting support for the
building of more streets and highways prior to the building of 400 homes new
homes in the area. She recommended that the Council propose an
ordinance to fine homeowners $500 to $1000 for failure to landscape their
yards within three months of the home purchase.
Allen Wilson asked if taxpayer funds are used to support the California
Contract Cities Association Political Action Committee (PAC) and if so, to
what amount.
Sue Sisk said she has not received a response from MPT/Ansari regarding
the proposed special truck lane.
Marie Buckland expressed concern about three trash cans per residence and
cans left on the sidewalks on days other than trash pickup days. Her
previous request for enforcement of the stop sign at Santaquin and Redgate
Drs. has apparently been ignored. What is planned for the Albertson's
Center location?
4.B. RESPONSE TO PUBIC COMMENTS:
MPT/Ansari responded to Mr. Wilson that Contract Cities PAC monies come
from private individuals, engineering companies and other businesses which
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are donated to both democrats and republicans.
ICM/DeStefano indicated to Mrs. Sisk that the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG) is undergoing a feasibility study of
adding truck lanes on the SR 60 from the 710 fwy. to the San Bernardino
County line. Public meetings have been held to discuss the matter. D.B. has
received a draft report, which is available for review and staff is preparing
comments on that report.
MPT/Ansari indicated that she sent a memo to Sue Sisk of a letter regarding
the newspaper article on the truck lane issue. There was no reply from
SCAG. She sent a second and third request letter to the head of the
committee. She does not serve on that committee and felt the response
should come directly from SCAG. Although the newspaper article made it
sound as if a truck lane would be a reality, the matter is not on the January
agenda. It is a feasibility study and there is no indication that there are plans
for the truck lane to be built. Staff is monitoring all meetings and information
regarding this matter can be obtained from city hall.
ICM/DeStefano indicated to Mrs. Buckland that the City has rules regarding
the placement and storage of trashcans. Trash cans are not permitted to be
on the street until the night before trash pickup and cans are to be removed
from the street and placed on the individual's property by sundown of the
trash pickup day. Cans are supposed to be placed behind some type of
barrier (fence, block wall, etc.) and out of sight. City Code Enforcement
officers currently monitor this situation. Regarding the stop sign at Santaquin
and Redgate, staff will look into the matter and report back to Council at its
next meeting. In addition, Code Enforcement officers will be directed to look
into the matter of the slope issue. With respect to Albertson's site, there is
current interest in the site by a grocery store operator.
M/O'Connor assured Mrs. Buckland that Council and staff conduct ongoing
efforts to entice businesses to locate in the City.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 DIAMOND BAR ON-LINE TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE -
November 8, 2000 - 6:00 p.m., SCAQMD Room CC -8, 21865 E.
Copley Dr.
5.2 TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - November 9, 2000
- 6:00 p.m., SCAQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.3 VETERANS' DAY - NOVEMBER 10, 2000 (Friday) - City Offices will
be closed in observance of Veterans Day. Will reopen Monday,
November 13, 2000.
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5.4 PLANNING COMMISSION - November 14, 2000 - 7:00 p.m.,
SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.5 COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER COMMUNITY MEETING -
November 15, 2000 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E.
Copley Dr.
5.6 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - November 16, 2000 - 7:00
p.m., SCAQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.7 DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - November 16, 2000
- 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD Room CC -2, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.8 COMMUNITY COORDINATING COMMITTEE - November 20, 2000
- 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD Room CC -2,21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.9 LANTERMAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE - November 20, 2000 -
SCAQMD Room CC -8,21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.10 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - November 21, 2000 - 6:30 p.m.,
SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. - -
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 - Regular City Council Meeting of October 17,
2000 - as submitted.
6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
6.2.1 Regular Meeting of September 12, 2000.
6.2.2 Regular Meeting of September 26, 2000.
6.3 RECEIVED AND FILED TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION MINUTES:
6.3.1 Regular Meeting of August 10, 2000.
6.3.2 Regular Meeting of September 14, 2000.
6.4 RECEIVED AND FILED PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES - Regular Meeting of September 28, 2000.
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6.5 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - dated November 7, 2000 in the
amount of $810,445.66. M/O'Connor abstained from approval of a
warrant in the amount of $125.64 relating to a potential conflict of
interest regarding the Lanterman Forensic Expansion Project.
6.6 REVIEWED AND APPROVED TREASURER'S REPORT - for
September 2000.
6.7 DENIED CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES:
6.7.1 Filed by Erika Daly October 5, 2000
6.7.2 Filed by Juana Daly October 5, 2000
6.7.3 Filed by Juan Garcia October 5, 2000
6.8 APPROVED EXTENSION OF VENDOR SERVICES FOR PRINTING
SERVICES - authorized additional printing services to be performed
by Reinberger Printwerks, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for
FY 00-01.
6.9 AWARDED CONTRACT FOR INSPECTION SERVICES FOR
TRACTS 48487 AND 50314 - to Hall & Foreman, Inc. in an amount
not -to -exceed $30,273.86.
6.10 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2000-54: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL
IMPROVEMENTS AT GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE AT LEMON
AVENUE AND DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD AT SUNSET
CROSSING ROAD IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS.
6.11 AWARDED CONTRACT TO BONTERRA CONSULTING FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION MONITORING SERVICES FOR
VESTING TRACT MAP NOS. 48487 AND 50314 (WINDMILL
DEVELOPMENT/JCC) - in the amount of $83,172 for environmental
mitigation monitoring services for VTM Nos. 48487 and 50314
(Windmill Development/JCC).
6.12 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2000-55: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING AND
ADOPTING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE SAN GABRIEL
VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS JOINT POWERS
AUTHORITY AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF
POWERS AGREEMENT.
6.13 APPROVED AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH SPACES TO INCLUDE CONSTRUCTION BID
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ANALYSIS/NEGOTIATION SERVICES RELATIVE TO THE
RELOCATION OF CITY HALL TO THE SCAQMD FACILITY AND
APPROPRIATE THE NECESSARY FUNDS FROM GENERAL FUND
RESERVES - and appropriated $4,000 from General Fund reserves.
604 APPROVED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH JAMES DE
STEFANO TO SERVE AS INTERIM CITY MANAGER - added
$1,000/mo. To the current salary of Deputy City Manager as well as
an additional 8 hours/mo. for Administrative Leave and authorized the
Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
7. PUBLIC HEARING:
7.1 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT (LLEBG) FUNDING
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-01 - The City received approval of its
application for funding under the Bureau of Justice Assistance's (BJA)
Fiscal Year 2000 LLEBG Program in the amount of $56,141 with the
City obligated to match $6,238, for a total of $62,379. The purpose of
the LLEBG Program is to provide units of local government with funds
to underwrite projects to reduce crime and improve public safety.
Capt. Yim of the Walnut/D.B. Sheriff's Station, recommends that the
LLEBG funds continue to be utilized for the D.B. Special Problems
Unit/High Impact Team Deputy. In addition, an Advisory Board has
reviewed the proposed use of funds and concurs with the
recommendation of Capt. Yim. Prior to the obligation of funds, a
public hearing is required.
M/O'Connor opened the Public Hearing.
There being no testimony offered, M/O'Connor closed the Public
Hearing.
C/Huff moved, MPT/Ansari seconded, to approve the recommended
use of funds as requested by the Walnut/D.B. Sheriff's Station.
Motion approved by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Herrera, Huff, MPT/
Ansari, M/O'Connor
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
8. OLD BUSINESS:
8.1 INLAND VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY AND S.P.C.A. (IVHS)
CONTRACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-01 - Continued from October
17, 2000 - Since Incorporation, the City has utilized Inland Valley
Humane Society for animal care and control services. Typically
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renewed on an annual basis, the latest agreement commenced
January 1, 1999 for an eighteen -month period expiring June 30, 2000.
On August 30, 2000, IVHS Executive Director William Harford
submitted correspondence and a proposed contract in the amount of
$72,486, which represents a $7,242 increase over last year's contract
amount of $65,244. Three options were provided including keeping
the contract at its current rate with the adoption of a new fee schedule.
Larry Rhodes read from a letter written in January, 2000 by his
veterinarian regarding a lawsuit involving the Inland Valley Humane
Society.
Carole Meade commended the Inland Valley Humane Society's timely
response in dealing with adverse incidents. She recently became
aware of the Society's education programs and used their bat
education box in her classroom.
Janet Clark presented statistical information about the services
provided by the Inland Valley Humane Society.
Sue Sisk suggested a broader outreach program in the community to
inform the community that animals are available for adoption from the
Humane Society and recommended that animals be vaccinated to
insure that they do not become ill. She reported that an Inland Valley
Humane Society employee came to her home and treated her in a
rude manner. She would like the City to have an oversight committee
or person to react to situations that cannot be resolved through the
Humane Society.
C/Huff moved, MPT/Ansari seconded, to 1) Approve the FY 00-01
contract for animal control services with IVHS in the amount of
$65,244; 2) set a public hearing for December 5, 2000 to adopt a new
fee schedule as recommended by IVHS and 3) direct staff to keep
more diligent track of the Humane Society prior to the City's renewal
next year.
8.2 APPOINTMENT OF ONE COUNCIL MEMBER AND ONE
ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE AND TWO COMMUNITY
REPRESENTATIVES AND TO ALTERNATES TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA LANTERMAN DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER
COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE - On October 12, 2000, the
Cities of Diamond Bar, Walnut and Pomona, along with the
Department of Developmental Services, signed the Statement of
Principles and Commitment related to the proposed severe behavioral
program at Lanterman Developmental Center. The Statement
specifies the creation of a Community Advisory Committee to (a)
assure a full and fair sharing of information and concerns among DDS
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and the local communities and their residents with respect to the
ongoing operation of the specialized behavioral program at LDC and
(b) confirm, on an ongoing basis, that DDS/LDS are in compliance
with the terms and conditions to be set forth in this Agreement and
other legal requirements relating to the specialized behavioral
program. The Committee shall consist of "...three (3) representatives
from the City of Diamond Bar (2) of whom will be residents who are
not elected officials or employees of that City or Employees of
Lanterman Developmental Center Committee..." The first meeting of
the State Advisory Committee will be held on December 4, 2000.
M/O'Connor recused herself from discussion of this matter, passed
the gavel to MPT/Ansari and left the dias.
C/Herrera suggested that Council not take action to appoint two
alternates until approval of alternates by the Advisory Committee at
its next meeting.
Sue Sisk disagreed that Council should be the appointing authority
and asked that the entire Advisory Committee be advised prior to any
Council action being taken. Her understanding was that nominations
were to be made by the Committee and brought to the Council for
vote.
Larry Rhodes supported Council appointment of the first three
committee members this evening.
Dick Farrell urged Council to approve appointments as suggested by
C/Herrera.
Marie Buckland objected to having members on the committee who
have not been involved with this issue during the past couple of years.
Don Gravdahl agreed that appointments should be the people who
have been members in the Advisory Committee and who have
actively participated in this issue.
C/Chang suggested appointment of Sue Sisk and Darla Farrell and
supported the appointment of C/Herrera.
C/Chang moved, MPT/Ansari seconded, to appoint one City Council
representative (C/Herrera) and two community members (Sue Sisk
and Darla Farrell) to represent the City on the State of California
Lanterman Developmental Center Community Advisory Committee.
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, Herrera, Huff, MPT/
Ansari
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS - M/O'Connor
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
C/Herrera moved, MPT/Ansari seconded, to appoint C/Huff as the
Council Alternate. 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
M/O'Connor returned to the dias.
7. NEW BUSINESS: None
RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: M/O'Connor recessed the City
Council Meeting at 8:43 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: M/O'Connor reconvened the
City Council Meeting at 8:45 p.m.
8. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
None offered.
9. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct,
M'O'Connor adjourned the meeting at 8:48 p.m. in memory of the
passengers who lost their lives in the Singapore Airlines disaster which
included General Gunn Liu, father of SCAQMD Director Dr. Gunn Liu; crew
members of the U.S.S. Cole tragedy who lost their lives; Mr. Tsao Yung Lien
who suffered a tragic accident in D.B. (contact the City for information
regarding donations to the family); Louise McReynolds Steffans, and in honor
of all Veterans.
LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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DEBBY O'CONNOR, Mayor