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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
DECEMBER 19, 2000
1, STUDY SESSION: M/Huff called the Study Session to order
in Room CC -8 of the South Coast Air Quality Management District, 21865 E.
Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California 91765
ROLL CALL: Council Members Ansari, Chang,
O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tem Herrera and Mayor Huff.
Also present were: James DeStefano, Interim City Manager;
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney, David Liu, Public Works Director and Lynda
Burgess, City Clerk.
Presentation by J. Michael Huls regarding consideration of issues related to
Storm Water Management, Permitting, TMDLs, SUSMP and Membership in
the Coalition for Practical Regulation,
ADJOURNMENT: M/Huff adjourned the Study Session at
6:25 p.m. to the Regular 6:30 p.m. City Council Meeting.
1. CLOSED SESSION: None
2. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Huff called the Regular City Council
Meeting to order at 6:33 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 Mayor
Pro Tem Herrera.
INVOCATION: None given.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Huff, Mayor Pro Tem Herrera, and
Council Members Ansari, Chang and O'Connor.
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 & Marketing
Director and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As submitted.
3. A. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
3.A.1 Donation for memorial bench at Sycamore Canyon Park presented by
Carol Wilt, Coldwell Banker, in memory of Hal Sturim.
3.A.2 Presented Certificates of Recognition to Diamond Bar High School
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Principal, Denis Paul; Band Director, Tim Bryan; and Dean of
Vocational Creative Arts,
Karen Stepp for outstanding achievement for being selected as one
of the High School bands performing in the 2001 Rose Parade.
3.A.3 Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to former Mayor
Debby O'Connor by Roman Nava representing Assemblyman
Pacheco.
3. B. INTERIM CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS: None offered.
4.a. PUBIC COMMENTS: Martha Bruske asked about the City's
current and future relationship with the City of Industry.
4.b. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT: M/Huff responded to
Mrs. Bruske by stating that the D.B. City Council recognizes elected
officials of other cities when they are known to be present. The City
of Industry is the largest property owner within the City of D.B. and the
City of Industry is located adjacent to D.B. Just as D.B. seeks to
foster positive relationships with the Cities of Walnut, Chino Hills and
Pomona, it has also been successful in the last couple of years at
developing an improved relationship with the City of Industry. It is
impossible to determine the potential future relationship. However, it
is imperative for D.B. to continue to make an effort to foster good
relationships with all adjacent cities.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 HOLIDAY DIAMOND RIDE - November 24 - January 2, 2001 - Free
door to door taxicab service to and from any commercial/retail center
in the City to all residents (must be at least 18 years of old, or
accompanied by an adult).
5.2 DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION -December 21, 2000
- 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD, Room CC -8,21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.3 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - December 21, 2000 -
7:00 p.m., SCAQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.4 CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR'S DAY HOLIDAYS - City Offices will be
closed Monday, December 25; Tuesday, December 26, 2000 and
Monday, January 1, 2001 in observance of the Christmas and New
Year's Holidays. City Offices will reopen on December 27, 2000 at
8:00 a.m. and Tuesday, January 2, 2001 at 8:00 a.m.
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5.5 CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING PROGRAM - December 26, 2000
through January 13, 2001 - Recycling of holiday trees through the
disposal company.
5.6 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - January 2, 2001 - 6:30 p.m., SCAQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive - Canceled due to lack of quorum.
5.7 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - January 4, 2001 - 10:00 a.m.,
City Hall, Conference Room A, 21660 E. Copley Dr.
5.8 PLANNING COMMISSION - January 9, 2001 - 7:00 p.m.,
SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.9 TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - January 11,
2001 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley
Dr.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Chang moved, C/Ansari seconded, to
approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items No. 6.4, 6.5
and 6.11. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Chang, O'Connor,
MPT/Herrera, M/Huff
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
6.1 APPROVED MINUTES:
6.1 .1 Special City Council Meeting of November 14, 2000 - as
submitted.
6.1.2 Regular City Council Meeting of December 5, 2000 - as
submitted.
6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -
Regular Meeting of October 24, 2000.
6.3 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - dated December 19, 2000 in
the amount of $575,821.25. (C/O'Connor abstained from approval of
P.O. 10293 FOR $280; P.O. A9335 FOR $46.27 AND P.O. 20195
FOR a total of $3,150 due to a potential conflict of interest relating to
the Lanterman Forensic Expansion Project.)
6.6 APPROVED NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE SAN LEANDRO
DRIVE/CHINOOK PLACE AND BALLENA DRIVE/COVERED
WAGON DRIVE NEIGHBORHOOD DRAINAGE/STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - accepted the work performed by David
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T. Wasden, Inc. and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of
Completion and release any retention amounts thirty-five days after
the recordation date.
6.7 APPROVED NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE SKATE PARK AT PETERSON PARK - accepted the work
performed by 4 -Con Engineering and directed the City Clerk to file the
Notice of Completion and release any retention amounts thirty-five
days after the recordation date.
6.8 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2000-59: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE GRAND AVENUE AT
GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION
PROJECT IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS.
6.9 AWARDED CONTRACTS FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR SIX CIP
PROJECTS:
(1) ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE WALNUT
DRIVE STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT - to GFB-
Friedrich & Assoc., Inc. The project represents a total not -to -
exceed fee amount of $35,100 and a total contingency amount
of $5,000 for contract amendment(s) to be approved by the
City Manager, for a total authorization amount of $40,100.
(2) ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE
PROSPECTORS ROAD STREET REHABILITATION
PROJECT - to Charles Abbott Assoc. Inc. The project
represents a total not -to -exceed fee amount of $34,370 and a
total contingency amount of $5,000 for contract amendment(s)
to be approved by the City Manager, for a total authorization
amount of $39,370.
(3) ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE AREA 3
SLURRY SEAL PROJECT - to Advanced Applied Engineering,
Inc. The project represents a total not -to -exceed fee amount
of $26,100 and a total contingency amount of $5,000 for
contract amendment(s) to be approved by the City Manager,
for a total authorization amount of $31,100.
(4) ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE GOLDEN
SPRINGS DRIVE STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT - to
Dewan, Lundin & Associates. The project represents a total
not -to -exceed fee amount of $79,300 and a total
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contingency amount
approved by the City
$87,300.
of $8,000 for contract amendment(s) to be
Manager, for a total authorization amount of
(5) DESIGN OF DRAINAGE AND IRRIGATION SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS AT PETERSON PARK - to DMC Design Group,
Inc. in an amount not to exceed $35,723, plus a contingency amount
of $3,577 for reimbursables and potential additional services that may
be necessary including duplication services and development of as -
built plans, for a total authorization of $39,300.
6.10 EXTENDED VENDOR SERVICES FOR SPORT COURT RE -SURFACING
- authorized additional Sport Court re -surfacing to be performed by California
Surfacing Co. in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for the 2000/01 Fiscal
Year.
6.12 AWARDED CONTRACT TO BONTERRA CONSULTING TO PROVIDE
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY
AND SENIOR CENTER PROJECT - in the amount of $12,960, authorized a
contingency amount of $1,296 and allocated the necessary resources
($14,256.00) from General Fund reserves.
MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR:
6.3 TRANSMITTAL OF COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND
FINAL AUDIT REPORTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 - The
City's Finance Department, in concert with the City's independent firm of
Conrad & Associates, LLP, has prepared the FY 1999-2000 Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report. Once again this fiscal year, the City will be
submitting its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report to the California
Society of Municipal Finance Officers and to the government Finance
Officers Assn. Certificate of Excellence award program. (The City has
received both awards for the past five consecutive fiscal years.) The
accounting firm of Conrad & Associates, LLP, has been retained as auditors
for the City. In conjunction with these services, final audit reports for FY 99-
00 have been prepared and are also being transmitted. As indicated in the
financial reports, the City finished the fiscal year in an extremely positive
financial position. The General Fund equity increased from $16,217,200 to
$19,055,968 during the year, an increase of $2,838.768.
FD/Magnuson explained the contributing factors in the General Fund
Reserve increase.
C/Chang moved, C/O'Connor seconded, to receive and file the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Final Audit Reports for FY 99-
00 as prepared by the City's Finance Department and Conrad & Associates,
LLP. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Chang, O'Connor, MPT/
Herrera, M/Huff
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
6.4 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - Filed by Walnut Valley Water District
December 1, 2000.
ICM/DeStefano responded to C/Ansari that the City's contractor is
responsible for this matter.
C/Ansari moved, MPT/Herrera seconded, to deny the Claim for
Damages and refer the matter for further action to the City's Claims
Manager. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Chang, O'Connor, MPT/
Herrera, M/Huff
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
6.11 AUGMENTATION OF CONTRACTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH HULS ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, LLC TO
UNDERTAKE A NEW BASE YEAR WASTE GENERATION STUDY
- Since 1995, the City has contracted with Huls Environmental
Management for consulting services addressing storm water, solid
waste, recycling, waste prevention and public outreach to achieve and
maintain environmental compliance in an integrated fashion. The
City's agreement with this firm was renewed August 15, 2000. The
existing agreement with this firm was renewed August 15, 2000. The
existing agreement allows the City to extend and/or augment the
contract as required; consequently, the City proposes to augment the
agreement to conduct a new base year waste generation study. The
purpose is to establish an accurate benchmark for future calculations
as well as, clearly identify the diversion rate for the year 2000, which
is the year of compliance under AB 939.
C/Ansari moved, MPT/Herrera seconded, to (a) allocate $43,875 from
unappropriated Integrated Waste Management Fund and (b) approve
and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract amendment with Huls
Environmental in an amount not -to -exceed $43,875 for services
relating to the conduct of a new base year waste generation study
with the stipulation that Huls Environmental extend finalization of the
study to January 23, 2001. Motion carried by the following Roll Call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Chang, O'Connor,
MPT/Herrera, M/Huff
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NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
7. PUBLIC HEARING:
7.1 PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 89-75A: A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING
ANIMAL CONTROL, SHELTER AND LICENSING FEES. At its
November 7, 2000 meeting, Council approved the FY 00-01 contract
for animal control services through Inland Valley Humane Society
(IVHS). The motion included setting a public hearing to adopt a
resolution amending animal control, shelter and licensing fees as
recommended by IVHS. Proper notice was published pursuant to
Government Code 66018. There have been no increases to the fee
schedule since incorporation. By adopting Resolution No. 89-75A,
IVHS agreed to keep the agreement at its current rate ($65,244) for
FY 00-01. Without the adoption of the fee schedule, there would be
an increase of $7,247 to the FY 00-01 agreement. SAA/Arevalo
presented staff's report.
C/O'Connor pointed out the benefits of the proposed D.B. contract as
compared with the fee schedule for the City and County of Los
Angeles.
C/O'Connor moved, C/Ansari seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 89-
75A amending animal control, shelter and licensing fees. Motion
carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Chang, O'Connor, MPT/
Herrera, M/Huff
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
7.2 INTRODUCTION OF THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2000-
01 FOR THE 2000 TO 2005 HOUSING ELEMENT - The Housing
Element of the General Plan is a comprehensive assessment of
current and projected housing needs for all segments of the
community and all economic groups. In addition, it embodies policy for
providing adequate housing and includes action programs for this
purpose. State Government Code Section 65588 (b)(5) requires that
the Housing Element of the General Plan be updated every five years.
D.B. is proposing to amend the current General Plan Housing Element
for the 2000-05 time period. This proposal would revise the 1995
Housing Element in conformance with current State requirements.
Veronica Tam, Cotton Bridges Assoc., presented the proposed
Amendment.
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M/Huff opened the Public Hearing.
Martha Bruske was distressed and surprised to hear that the
amendment had already been approved by the Planning Commission.
This is the first time she has heard about the amendment. Is the
requirement for the 144 housing units low to moderate income? What
about Industry's requirements for low to moderate income housing
that at one time D.B. had accepted. The City is short on parkland,
which is why she objects to the city building buildings inside parks. Is
the amount of parkland being considered in the amended Housing
Element? Is the city paying attention to properly maintained and
attractive housing? She did not believe the City is currently enforcing
its property maintenance ordinance and remained concerned about
dog droppings. She perceived deterioration in parts of the City.
ICM/DeStefano responded to Mrs. Bruske that this matter was
budgeted for the year 2000 and was first brought before the Planning
Commission in July. In November 2000 the Planning Commission
began its review of the document. Full page and half page ads were
placed in The Windmill and The Weekly and one-eighth page ads
were placed in The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin and The San Gabriel
Valley Tribune. This Citywide project does not require notice to go to
all 18,000 property owners of single family units within D.B. In
addition, the documents have been available at the D.B. Library and
City Hall throughout the process.
C/Chang moved, MPT/Herrera seconded, to continue the Public
Hearing to January 16, 2001. Motion carried by the following Roll Call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Chang, O'Connor, MPT/
Herrera, M/Huff
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS -None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
7.3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2000-04 AND DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW NO. 2000-10 - Appeal of a Planning Commission denial of
a request by Nextel Communications to install two 25 foot high
camouflaged monopoles with six antennas, equipment cabinets and
a block wall equipment enclosure, to be located adjacent to an
existing unmanned co -located wireless telecommunication facility on
a portion of a 10.05 acre site. Staff recommended that this matter be
continued to January 16, 2001.
M/Huff opened the Public Hearing.
Martha Bruske congratulated the Planning Commission on taking a stand on
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the issue. She pointed out that the zoning is improper for this type of
installation. She asked why there have been no cellular antennas placed in
the area of D.B. Blvd./Grand Ave. to make service available in that vicinity.
Following public comment, C/Ansari moved, MPT/Herrera seconded, to
continue the matter to January 16, 2001. Motion carried by the following Roll
Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Chang, O'Connor, MPT/
Herrera, M/Huff
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
8. OLD BUSINESS:
8.1 CONSIDERATION OF ELIMINATION OF THE SIX -BALL RULE ON
THE TENNIS COURTS OF THE PUBLIC PARKS IN DIAMOND BAR
- A group of residents who use the tennis courts in the public parks
have requested that the rule that limits them to using a maximum of
six tennis balls while playing tennis be abolished. The purpose of the
six -ball rule is to identify unauthorized tennis instructors using the
public tennis courts for personal financial gain. All of the unauthorized
instructors encountered by staff use a basket of tennis balls so they
can efficiently teach their students, who normally pay by the half-hour.
The Parks and Recreation Commission received extensive resident
input and reviewed their concerns at two different regular meetings,
which were conducted on October 26th and November 16th. The
Commission believes that the six -ball rule should be eliminated and
that another method should be used to identify unauthorized
instructors. Staff believes that if the six -ball rule is eliminated, then an
ordinance will be needed to strengthen the prohibition of unauthorized
tennis instruction on the City's tennis courts in the public parks.
Upon M/Huff's request for show of hands, five audience members
raised their hands indicating opposition to the elimination of the six -
ball rule, and 13 audience members raised their hands in support of
elimination of the six -ball rule.
Vib Verma spoke in favor of elimination of the six -ball rule. However,
he has a problem with the term "unauthorized" instructor because he
teaches his children.
Mark Dalli, Mad Dog Tennis & Racquet Sports, agreed with the
recommendations of the ad hoc committee (#2, #3 and #4) except for
recommendation #1, which should be implemented after the
community works toward eliminating the pirate teachers. He provided
a flyer from the U.S. Professional Tennis Assn., which states that the
number 1 problem with accidents that occur on the tennis court are
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from stepping on tennis balls.
Robert Chou thanked Council for considering this matter. He
explained why he favored elimination of the six -ball rule. He asked if
the City had been damaged by pirate teachers. Because of five illegal
teachers, residents must all suffer from this unreasonable law. He
also favored ridding the City of illegal teaching activities.
Paul Marvek spoke in favor of eliminating the six -ball rule.
Kay Dalli presented a chronology of what she has witnessed in
connection with tennis play in the City's parks since the City
determined to enforce the six -ball rule.
Simon Shum favored elimination of the six -ball rule but felt
apprehensive about spending time and energy in eliminating the pirate
teacher.
MPT/Herrera stated that residents are being deprived of court time
because pirate teachers monopolize the tennis courts. She
suggested that the number of tennis balls allowed on the court be
increased from 6 to 12 or 20.
C/O'Connor took exception to spending City resources to enforce a
low -priority regulation. She suggested that individuals who wish to
teach in the City contact homeowners' associations and the City to
become licensed to operate in D.B.
CSD/Rose responded to C/O'Connor that he is aware of three or four
business owners and individuals who have expressed concern about
illegal teachers.
C/Ansari suggested D.B. following Irvine's practice and make it legal
for these individuals to teach on the courts.
Following discussion, C/Chang moved, C/Ansari seconded to 1)
abolish Rule No. 5 (six -ball limit); 2) establish an absolute 30 minute
time limit when other players are waiting to use the court; 3) impose
fines for unauthorized instructors; 4) provide additional signage to be
posted stating harsher restrictions on unauthorized instructors (list fine
amounts on these new signs and state that the city may seek a
restraining order for repeat offenders). Further, direct staff to present
an ordinance at a future Council meeting to strengthen the prohibition
of unauthorized instructors on the tennis courts in the public parks and
to provide a specific Municipal Code number to place on the sign
recommended in item #4. In addition, staff is directed to further study
how to regulate private instructors. Motion carried by the following
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Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Chang, O'Connor, MPT/
Herrera, M/Huff
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9.1 CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS -
The following appointments were announced by M/Huff:
CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
COMMITTEE DELEGAT ALTERNATE
California Contract Cities Association
Chang
Ansari
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority
Huff
Herrera
CLOUT
Ansari
Chang
Foothill Transit Board
Huff
Chang
Four -Corners Transportation Policy Group
Huff
Chang
Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District
MacBride
L.A. County Sanitation District No. 21
Huff
O'Connor
Lanterman Community Advisory Committee
(State)
Herrera
Huff
L.A. County City Selection Committee
Huff
Herrera
League of California Cities - L.A. County Division
Herrera
Chang
San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
Huff
O'Connor
San Gabriel Valley Econ Partnership
of Commerce & Cities
O'Connor
Ansari
So. Calif. Association of Governments (SCAG)
Chang
Ansari
Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority
Huff/Herrera Ansari
Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority (WCCA) O'Connor Herrera
Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority
Advisory Com
MacBride/R. J. Wilkomm
CITY COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES
Finance
Huff/O'Connor
City Council Goals/City Manager Evaluation
Huff/Herrera
City On Line Technical
Huff/O'Connor
Community/Civic Center
Huff/O'Connor
Community Coordinating Committee
Huff/O'Connor
Diamond Bar Community Foundation
O'Connor
Economic Development
Herrera/O'Connor
Lanterman Community Advisory Committee (City) Huff/Herrera
Legislative
Ansari/Chang
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Redevelopment
Sphere of Influence/Annexation
CITY COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEES
Ansari/Chang
HenwalChang
Industry East Development Advisory Committee Herrera/O'Connor
PUSD/City Chang/O'Connor
WVUSD/City Huff/Herrera
CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
Chamber of Commerce Liaison Ansari/Chang
City Anniversary Liaison Ansari/O'Connor
Senior Citizen Liaison Ansari/O'Connor
Water Policy Ansari
9.2 ORDINANCE NO. 07 (2000) - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR AMENDING THE STORM WATER AND URBAN
RUNOFF POLLUTION CONTROL ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE
STORM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FOR PLANNING AND
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DEVELOPMENT AND
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND AMENDING THE DIAMOND
BAR MUNICIPAL CODE - The State Water Resources Control Board
(Board) received a petition for review of the actions and failures to act
on the part of the Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional
Board) on February 25, 2000, from a number of cities and co -
petitioners concerning the Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation
Plan (SUSMP). The Board subsequently held a hearing on June 7
and 8, 2000 to receive testimony and draft an order related to the
petitioners' filing. On October 5, 2000, the Board issued the final
order concerning SUSMP that extended the deadline for storm water
permittees to adopt ordinances implementing SUSMP requirements
from September 8, 2000 to January 15, 2001, and for effective dates
of the final SUSMP requirements from October 8, 2000 to February
15, 2001.
C/Ansari moved, C/Chang seconded, to approve first reading by title
only and waive full reading of Ordinance No. 07 (2000) of the City of
Diamond Bar Amending the Storm Water and Urban Runoff Pollution
Control Ordinance to provide Storm Water Pollution Control for
Planning and Construction of New Development and Redevelopment
Projects and Amending the Diamond Bar Municipal Code. Motion
carried by the following Roll Call vote
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari, Chang, O'Connor,
MPT/Herrera, M/Huff
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
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ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
9.3 LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (LED) TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONVERSION AND
REBATE PROGRAM - In September 2000, Southern California Edison (SCE)
offered a cash rebate program to cities to encourage the retrofit of
incandescent traffic signals with qualifying LED lamps/bulbs. The goal is to
reduce peak period demand and be operational by June 1, 2001. This
program rebates the City for the material/equipment costs. City staff
submitted a reservation request on September 29, 2000 to reserve our funds.
Forty-eight of the city's signals would be eligible for retrofitting. For a full
rebate the equipment must be installed prior to June 1, 2001. A cost benefit
analysis was completed by staff that indicates the City would be able to
replace its incandescent traffic signals with the LED lamps/bulbs, as well as,
to paint those needed signal heads concurrently. With the rebate that covers
much of the material costs and the energy savings, the City would be able to
recover the costs in a period of approximately two years.
C/Ansari left the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
C/Chang moved, MPT/Herrera seconded to 1) appropriate funds from the
unappropriated General Fund in the amount of $178,320 for the LED Traffic
Signal Conversion and Rebate Program, and 2) authorize the City Manager
to execute the LED Traffic Signal Application/Contract for rebates in the
amount of $121,927.92 with Southern California Edison. Motion carried by
the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, O'Connor, MPT/Herrera,
M/Huff
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari
RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: M/Huff recessed the City
Council Meeting at 8:50 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: M/Huff reconvened the City
Council Meeting at 8:55 p.m.
8. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS: On
December 6, C/O'Connor and other Council Members met with the
DMG/Maximus representative to discuss City Manager attributes. On
December 7 she attended the D.B. Amateur Radio Society Christmas party.
On December 9, she participated in the 2nd half of the Sheriff Academy
Training Session. On December 11, she and M/Huff attended the Industry
Manufacturing Council luncheon. On December 12, she and three other
Council Members attended the Senior Christmas luncheon during which the
D.B.H.S. chorus performed. On December 13, she and other Council
Members attended the City Christmas parry. On December 14, the Finance
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Committee met. Last evening she and M/Huff attended Senator Margett's
reception and swearing-in ceremony. She asked that the matter of lights
being left on as well as, after dark skating at Peterson Park be agendized for
discussion at a future Council meeting. She wished everyone a happy
holiday and Millennium.
C/Chang reported on his attendance at the National League of Cities
conference in Boston. He thanked staff and City Commissioners for their
efforts on behalf of the City throughout the year. He, M/Huff and C/Ansari
attended the library's gingerbread house event. On December 9, he and
other members of the Chinese Association visited the physically abused,
challenged and infirm.
MPT/Herrera spoke about SCAG's SR 60 truck study and proposed San
Jose Creek Alternative Route. Many people have expressed concern about
what would result with this implementation. She reported that Harry Baldwin,
President of the San Gabriel Council of Governments, made a motion that
the San Jose Creek Alternative be deleted from the study recommendations.
Unfortunately, SCAG did not support his motion and approved the inclusion
of the San Jose Creek Alternative. She, Walnut City Manager Jeff Parker
and ICM/DeStefano spoke in opposition to the San Jose Creek Alternative.
This matter will go to the SCAG Regional Council for vote in January 2001.
On November 27, she attended the State of California Department of
Developmental Services Restructuring Committee meeting. 850 persons
throughout the State were interviewed about how they believe developmental
centers ought to be restructured. The majority opinion was that about one-
third of the clients be placed in four -client homes and receive the same
services they are currently provided in developmental centers. The next step
for the State is to conduct a financial analysis of this proposal, which will be
completed by February 2001. On December 12, she attended the first
meeting for the State -established Lanterman Community Advisory
Committee during which the security plan was discussed. There will be a
public meeting in June, which will provide an opportunity for public comment
on the security plan. The next Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for
March 15, 2001. Regarding D.B.'s relationship with the City of Industry, the
City of Industry borders D.B. on three sides. D.B. residents stand to lose a
great deal if the Council failed to make a large effort toward promoting a good
working relationship with the City of Industry. She was pleased that the City
of Industry's Mayor attended a D.B. City Council meeting. She thanked staff
for their hard work in putting together the City Christmas party and thanked
Commissioners for their time and effort toward the betterment of D.B. She
wished everyone happy holidays. —
C/Chang requested that staff look into the current energy problems facing
California and ask Edison to send a representative to a future Council
meeting to make a presentation on this matter.
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M/Huff asked staff to make certain that City Council meeting agendas are
posted on the City's web site. Foothill Transit and the Alameda Corridor East
suffered a great loss in the last election, Willie White, Pomona Council
Member. On December 8, he attended the China Expo at the L.A.
Convention Center. On December 10, he attended the unveiling of Manila
Way Street in West Covina, a significant event for the Filipino community.
The street is on the border of Walnut and West Covina. D.B. is seeking
applicants for the Sheriff's Safety Committee. If interested, please contact
staff. A special City Council meeting will be held on January 4, 2001 at 10:00
a.m. to take care of housekeeping items. The next regular meeting of the
City Council will be on January 16, 2001. He wished everyone a safe and
joyous holiday season.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, M/Huff
adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m.
ATTEST:
BERT S. H FF MaY or
L DA BURGESS, City Clerk