HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/6/2001 Minutes - Study SessionCITY OF DIAMOND BAR
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
BEAUTIFICATION PLAN DISCUSSION
FEBRUARY 6, 2001
1. CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Huff called the study session to order
at 5:06 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management District Room CC -8, 21865
E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
2. ROLL CALL: Council Members Chang, O'Connor, Mayor
Pro Tem Herrera and Mayor Huff. Council Member Ansari was excused.
Also present were: James DeStefano, Interim City Manager;
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney; David Doyle, Deputy City Manager; David Liu, Public
Works Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Linda Magnuson, Finance
Director; Mike Nelson, Communications & Marketing Director; Lynda Burgess, City
Clerk; and, Sgt. Flannery, Lt. Fosselman and Deputy St. Amant, DB/Walnut Sheriff.
3. CURRENT ELEMENTS OF THE BEAUTIFICATION PLAN - Report by CSD/Rose
and DPW/Liu
1. New Bus Shelters/Bus Stop Benches/Trash Containers
2. Neighborhood Street Tree Planting Program
3. New Monument/Historical entry signs
1. Golden Springs - West City Limits - New Monument Sign
2. South Brea Canyon Road - New historical entry sign location
4. Additional 120 Vertical Holiday Banners
5. Paint Block Wall & Wrought Iron along Grand Avenue between Summit Ridge
and east city limits.
6. Golden Springs Road/Sunset Crossing Road parkway landscaping.
7. Pulte Project landscaping improvements.
1. Tin Avenue medians
2. Northwest and southeast corners of Diamond Bar Boulevard and Gold
Rush Drive.
8. Floral plantings at City entry points
9. South Brea Canyon Road Landscaping Improvements (including new
historical entry sign)
10. Repaint signal heads as part of LED traffic signal project.
Current. on-going contracts - report by CSD/Rose and DPW/Liu
1. Graffiti Removal from public and private property
2. Street Sweeping
Council asked staff to research the matter of inoperable vehicles as an
impediment to street sweeping operations and to further consider the use of
signage with emphasis on placing signs on existing poles (light poles, etc.)
and utilizing the minimum number of signs possible so as to not create blight.
3. Street Tree Maintenance (Trimming, Planting and Watering on medians and
along major arterials)
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4. Landscape Maintenance
5. Sidewalk sweeping on major arterials
M/Huff said he would like to see the area in front of the Kmart Center (both
sides of Diamond Bar Boulevard from the SR 60 to Golden Springs Drive)
monitored on a more frequent basis (currently twice a week) whether by the
contract provider or by volunteer groups.
CSD/Rose estimated that the contract amount would increase by about
$10,000 per year if the City requested monitoring on a five day per week
basis.
6. Vegetation control and brush removal
7. Litter patrol
8. Street Slurry Seal Program
Proposed Future Elements of the Beautification Plan - report by CSD/Rose
1. Refurbish the following landscaped medians:
1. Golden Springs Drive between Adel Avenue and SR 57 overcrossing.
2. Grand Avenue between Diamond Bar Boulevard and SR 60
(Landscaping and irrigation system)
3. Diamond Bar Boulevard between Golden Springs Drive and SR 60
2. Replant slopes in LLAD #39;
1. Rustic court
2. Southwest corner of Grand Avenue and Summit Ridge Drive
Other Issues - Report by CSD/Rose and ICM/DeStefano
1. Expansion of Property Maintenance Ordinance
2. Improve Signage visibility from freeway
3. Unique and appealing streetscape
4. Slope improvements along major boulevards (private property) - City
Attorney presented options for the Council's consideration.
5. Improve freeway hillsides
6. Pooper-scooper law and signs for unleashed animals.
GENERAL DISCUSSION:
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, Mayor Huff adjourned the
Study Session at 6:15 p.m. to Closed Session.
LY A BURGESS, City Clerk
ATTEST:
Mayor Robert S. Huff
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
FEBRUARY 6, 2001
1, STUDY SESSION: M/Huff called the Study Session to order at 5:06 p.m., in Room CC -8
of the South Coast Air Quality Management District, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar,
California 91765.
Discussion topic: City Beautification Plan
ROLL CALL: Chang, O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tem Herrera and Mayor Huff. Council
Member Ansari was excused.
Also present were: James DeStefano, Interim City Manager; Mike Jenkins, City Attorney;
David Doyle, Deputy City Manager; David Liu, Public Works Director; Bob Rose, Community
Services Director; Linda Magnuson, Finance Director; Mike Nelson, Communications & Market
Director; Lynda Burgess, City Clerk; and, Sgt. Flannery, Lt. Fosselman and Deputy St. Amant,
DB/Walnut Sheriff's.
ADJOURNMENT: M/Huff adjourned the Study Session at 6:15 p.m. to Closed
Session.
CLOSED SESSION: M/Huff convened the Closed Session at 6:15 p.m. and adjourned
the Closed Session at 6:30 to the Regular City Council Meeting
2. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Huff called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at
6:43 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management District Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive,
Diamond Bar, California.
M/Huff announced that there was no reportable action taken at the Closed Session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member O'Connor.
INVOCATION: The Invocation was given by Ahmad H. Sakr, Ph.D. , Islamic
Education Center.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Huff, Mayor Pro Tem Herrera, and Council Members
Chang and O'Connor. Council Member Ansari was excused.
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.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: M/Huff requested that Item 3.A.2 be placed on the agenda as
the first item under "Business of the Month."
3. 3.a. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
3.A.1 Presented Awards to Recipients of "Holiday Diamond Ride Contest."
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BUSINESS OF THE MONTH:
3.A.2 Presented City Tile to Carlos Buonavita, owner of Diamond Bar Cyclery.
3.A.3 Presentation of Quarterly Crime Statistics - Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
3.b. INTERIM CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: None Offered.
4. 4.a. PUBIC COMMENTS: Dave Reynolds presented a petition to the Council signed by
51 D.B. residents who live at the north end of town where there is a significant traffic
problem that has resulted in serious injuries and property damage. The areas of concern
are: The posted speed limit east bound on Temple Avenue prior to the street name change
to Avenida Rancheros is 45 mph. The street narrows into a residential area with no
shoulder. A 45 -mph posted speed limit in this area is extreme and dangerous and should
be reduced to 35 mph. In addition, the petition requests that the traffic signal at the
intersection described be modified to a three-way control due to the fact that almost all
accidents are related to a left-hand turn from Avenida Rancheros westbound to north
Golden Springs Dr. southbound against oncoming traffic on Temple Ave. Although the City
of Pomona may be responsible for the traffic signal, D.B. suffers the consequences of the
accident statistics.
Woody Morf, 21317 Espada PI., said he is troubled by the Council's action regarding
Tonner Canyon and the Mayor's comments in The Windmill which seem to include
inconsistencies with prior statements regarding the WCCA lawsuit filed against the City of
Industry Urban Development Agency.
Dr. Larry Rhodes pointed out that Robin's Hallmark has been levied with a large increase
in its lease payment and he would like the City to intervene. He asked Council to consider
a license exempt status for animals that cannot be safely spayed.
Steve Granger, President, Diamond Point Homeowners Association, stated that his
association supports Council's approval of Consent Calendar Item 6.9.
Darla Farrell asked for a status report on the recruitment process for city manager. She
thanked ICM/DeStefano for his attendance, assistance and responsiveness to the needs
of the Lanterman Task Force. She requested that ICM/DeStefano reconsider submitting
his application for the position of city manager. In any event, the Task Force requested that
ICM/DeStefano continue participation in the group to provide continuity. She asked if the
Sheriff's report included statistics for the City of Walnut. Is there a charge to have
damaged waste containers replaced?
Sue Sisk provided an update on Lanterman issues. She thanked MPT/Herrera, M/Huff and
staff for their participation and assistance and MPT/Herrera and Darla Farrell for their
attendance at the restructuring committee meetings in Sacramento. She asked the City
to focus on getting a Trader Joe's to locate in D.B. and offered to assist in the effort.
Suzanne Lewis, Walnut Elementary Community Club, spoke in support of approval of
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Consent Calendar Item No. 6.13.
Nancy Staley, Principal of Walnut Elementary School, spoke in support of Consent
Calendar Item 6.13.
Dick Farrell commented favorably on the Mayor's article in The Windmill. He concurred
with Sue Sisk that D.B. should attempt to attract a Trader Joe's to the City.
Terry (did not give a last name) did not support more stop signs on Decorah. She favored
increased enforcement as an alternative.
4.b. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT:
ICM/DeStefano responded to Dave Reynolds that the entirety of Temple Avenue lies within
the City limits of Pomona. D.B. will continue to work with Pomona toward a satisfactory
solution to this matter.
In response to Larry Rhodes, ICM/DeStefano indicated that staff will speak with the owner
of the Hallmark store and the landlord, Lakeview Properties, in an effort to clarify the issues
involved in the lease amount increase.
ICM/DeStefano presented an update on the city manager recruitment process. He
anticipated that Council would make its selection around April 15, 2001.
ICM/DeStefano stated that waste containers are warranted and may be replaced by Waste
Management.
ICM/DeStefano reported that the City has attempted to attract Trader Joe's for several
years and will continue in this effort.
C/Chang reiterated the City's efforts to attract a Trader Joe's facility. He once again
explained that the Council's position is to study the possibility of placing a road along the
Tonner Canyon ridgeline and not through the bottom of the canyon.
C/O'Connor said she personally spoke with Trader Joe's twice about the possibility of
locating in D.B. and last year she received a flat "no."
C/O'Connor told Mr. Morf that she agreed with his concerns and suggested that he direct
his questions to the WCCA Board because none of his questions have been answered. The
next Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 7.
- MPT/Herrera addressed comments made by Mr. Morf. She personally witnessed WCCA
Board Members take keys out of their pocket to open gates in order to take her on a tour
of Chino Hills State Park. When she asked them why the gates were in place, the
response was "well, we don't want just anybody coming in here. The regular public would
destroy this. We want it to stay pristine." So, it is true that certain individuals have keys
to Chino Hills State Park.
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5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - February 8, 2001 - 7:00 p.m.,
SCAQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.2 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ROUNDUP - Saturday, February 10, 2001 - 9:00
a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 1300 Block of Bridge Gate Dr. (Gateway Corporate Center)
5.3 JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION - Community/Senior/Library Center
Review - February 13, 2001 - 6:00 p.m., CC -2, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.4 SPECIAL PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - February 13, 2001 - 7:00 p.m.,
SCAQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.5 PLANNING COMMISSION - February 13, 2001 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865
E. Copley Dr.
5.6 DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - February 15, 2001 - 7:30 p.m., SCAQMD
Room CC -8, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.7 PRESIDENT'S BIRTHDAY - February 19, 2001 - City Offices will be closed Monday,
February 19, 2001 in observance. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, February 20, 2001 -
7:30 a.m.
5.8 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - February 20, 2001 - 6:30 p.m., SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865
E. Copley Dr.
5.9 JOINT PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION/TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION - Review of the Recreation Trails and Bicycle Route Master Plan - February
22, 2001 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.10 COMMUNITY COORDINATING COMMITTEE - February 26, 2001 - 7:00 p.m., CC -2,
21865 E. Copley Dr.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Chang moved, MPT/Herrera seconded, to approve the
Consent Calendar with the exception of Item No. 6.13. 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
6.1 APPROVED MINUTES:
6.1.1 Study Session of January 16, 2001 - As submitted.
6.1.2 Regular City Council Meeting of January 16, 2001 - As submitted.
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6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES:
6.2.1 Joint Meeting with Traffic and Transportation Commission of December 14, 2000.
6.2.2 Regular Meeting of December 21, 2000.
6.3 RECEIVED AND FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting of
December 12, 2000.
6.4 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - dated February 6, 2001 in the amount of
$1,084,130.88. (C/O'Connor abstained from voting on Invoice 98339 for $113.40 and POA
9885 for $5,467.22 due to a potential conflict of interest relating to the Lanterman Forensic
Expansion Project.)
6.5 REVIEWED AND APPROVED TREASURER'S STATEMENT - for December 2000
6.6 REJECTED CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - Filed by Elizabeth Narvaez-Potters January 18, 2001
and referred the matter to the City's Risk Manager for further investigation.
6.7 APPROVED MEMBERSHIP OF THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA TRANSIT
AUTHORITY INTO THE JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY (CJPIA) - and
authorized the Mayor to execute the consent form as the City's delegate to the Authority.
6.8 (a) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2001-05: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ESTABLISHING AN ADDRESS FOR THE RECEIPT
OF THE UNITED STATES MAIL.
(b) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2001-06: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ESTABLISHING LOCATIONS FOR POSTING OF CITY
ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND/OR PUBLIC NOTICES REQUIRED BY LAW TO BE
PUBLISHED OR POSTED.
6.9 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2001-07: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Of --
THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF THREE WAY STOP
SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF DECORAH ROAD AT N. PLATINA DRIVE AND AT
N. DEL SOL LANE.
6.10 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2001-08: APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF
GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE AT LEMON AVENUE, DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD AT
SUNSET CROSSING ROAD, GATEWAY CENTER DRIVE AT VALLEY VISTA DRIVE
AND BRIDGE GATE DRIVE AT LOT 16 - and authorizing and directing the City Clerk to
advertise to receive bids.
6.11 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2001-09: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION AND PAYMENT OF
$65,000 IN COUNTY AID -TO -CITIES FUNDS FOR PREPARATION OF CITY-WIDE
MASTER PLAN FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT AND CONSTRUCTION PLANS
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AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT SYSTEM.
6.12 APPROVED CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH SIGNAL MAINTENANCE INC. TO
IMPLEMENT THE LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (LED) TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONVERSION
PROGRAM - in an amount not -to -exceed $162,035.00.
6.14 AUTHORIZED ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR REMEDY TEMPORARY
SERVICES - authorized the Interim City Manager to approve an additional expenditure of
$6,826.40 for temporary secretarial support assistance to the City Clerk, Public Works and
Planning Departments resulting in a total expenditure of $21,250.90 to Remedy.
6.15 (a) AWARDED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR GRAND AVENUE AT GOLDEN
SPRINGS DRIVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION PROJECT - to L.A. Signal, Inc., in
an amount not to exceed $43,890, and authorized a contingency amount of $3,000 for
project change orders to be approved by the Interim City Manager for a total authorization
of $46,890.
(b) AWARDED INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE GRAND AVENUE AT GOLDEN
SPRINGS DRIVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION PROJECT - appropriated an
additional $3,890 from the unappropriated Developer's Fees for the Grand Avenue at
Golden Springs Drive Traffic Signal Modification Project and awarded inspection services
to Warren C. Siecke Transportation and Traffic Engineering in an amount not -to -exceed
$6,000 and a contingency amount of $1,000 project change orders to be approved by the
Interim City Manager, for a total authorization of $7,000.
6.16 AWARDED CONTRACT TO NETCOM TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND DATA NETWORK WIRING SYSTEMS IN AN AMOUNT
NOT -TO -EXCEED $15,000 AND AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION OF $5,500 FOR
ELECTRONIC AND COMPUTER SUPPLIES - in an amount not to exceed $18,000,
authorize a 20% contingency of $3,000 and appropriate an additional $5,500 for electronic
and computer supplies, for a total appropriation of $23,500.
6.17 APPROVED NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR AREA 2 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT -
accepted the work performed by California Pavement Maintenance Company, Inc. and
authorized the City Clerk to file the proper Notice of Completion and to release any
retention amount thirty-five (35) days after the recordation date.
MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
6.12 CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH INTERNATIONAL SERVICES, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL
CROSSING GUARD SERVICES - International Services, Inc. is currently under contract
to provide crossing guard services. The Traffic and Transportation Commission is --
recommending the addition of two intersections, EI Encino Drive/Prospect Valley Drive and
Glenwick Drive/Lycoming Drive for crossing guard services on a trial basis until the end of
the 2000-2001 school year. Additionally, the California minimum wage increased to $6.25
an hour. The contract rates are based on this rate plus overhead for benefits, costs and
tax of 60%. This equates to an hourly rate of $10.00. An increase of $6,000 in the Public
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Safety Fund for FY 00-01 is necessary to fund the additional services and rate increase.
M/O'Connor said she has serious concerns about the training given to crossing guards.
She wants staff's assurance that the crossing guards will receive proper and adequate
training.
MPT/Herrera moved, C/O'Connor seconded, to approve contract amendment with
International Services, Inc. for additional crossing guard services at two additional
intersections on a trial basis until the end of the 2000-2001 school year, approve an
increase of the hourly rate from $9.75 to $10.00 an hour effective February 7, 2001,
approve an increase of $6,000 in the Public Safety Fund for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 with
an amendment to the motion by C/O'Connor and agreed upon by MPT/Herrera to require
that all crossing guards be properly trained. 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
7. PUBLIC HEARING: None
8. OLD BUSINESS:
8.1 REVISION TO THE DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BYLAWS - During the
D.B. Community Foundation meeting held on January 18, 2001, Board members discussed
and approved several changes to their bylaws. Changes for both the Mayoral and Parks
& Recreation appointees involve a lessening of restrictions on terms and additional
clarification on the length of appointment. In a separate matter, the bylaws state that all
five individuals will see their terms on the Board expire at the Foundation meeting
scheduled for February 15, 2001. In order to decrease the rate of Council appointee
turnover in any given year, the Board approved a "staggering" of terms via random draw.
After completing the draw, it was determined that two of the appointees, Nancy Lyons and
Allen Wilson, will see their terms expire in February 2001, while the terms of the other
Board members will be completed in 2002. Per established bylaws, it will be necessary for
Council to either reappoint or appoint two residents for a requisite two-year term prior to the
Foundation's February meeting.
C/O'Connor moved, C/Chang seconded, to adopt bylaw revisions approved by the
Community Foundation relating to the terms of both the Mayoral and Parks & Recreation
Board appointees, approving staggering of terms for the five Council appointees and to
reappoint incumbents Nancy Lyons and Allen Wilson. 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
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8.2 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-10: 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 AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 96-53M IN ITS ENTIRETY - At
its September 19, 2000 meeting, Council approved an alternative 9/80 program with City
Hall hours of operation Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday
from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Implementation of the 9/80 requires changes to the Personnel
Rules and Regulations to clarify working hours and accrual of leave and holidays. Other
changes to the Personnel Rules and Regulations are necessary due to legislation, an
increase in part-time staff, and for miscellaneous clarification purposes. These changes
do not result in any additional compensation, leave time or holiday hours. Implementing
the 9/80 program February 10, 2001 will allow staff to ensure the highest service to the
public once City Hall relocates to the AQMD facility. Resolution No. 2001-10 amends the
personnel rules and regulations regarding the payment of salaries, sick leave, vacations,
leaves of absences and other regulations by incorporating the proposed changes. Upon
adoption, Resolution No. 2001-10 will repeal Resolution No. 96-52M in its entirety.
MPT/Herrera moved, C/O'Connor seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 2001-10 and
commence the 9/80 program February 10, 2001. 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
ICM/DeStefano stated that staff would immediately commence an advertising campaign
to inform the public about the 9/80 program.
8.3 STATUS REPORTS ON LANTERMAN DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER; INDUSTRY EAST
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT; COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER AND LIBRARY PROJECT;
STATE ROUTE 60 TRUCK LANE STUDY; RECREATION TRAILS AND BICYCLE ROUTE
MASTER PLAN AND INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. Presentations
by ICM/DeStefano, CSD/Rose and DPW/Liu and J. Michael Huls.
C/O'Connor recused herself from participation in the Lanterman Developmental Center discussion
due to a potential conflict of interest.
C/O'Connor reiterated her concern about contractors extending their project completion
date beyond a reasonable time. In this case, the Trails Master Plan contractor has
extended the time period for nearly a year beyond the anticipated completion date.
Dave Reynolds thanked the City for its outreach efforts toward educating the community -
over a two to three year period regarding the rollout. The rates reflect the City's efforts.
Dr. Larry Rhodes explained the difficulty with trash pickup on his cul-de-sac. In general,
cul-de-sacs do not provide adequate parking. He spoke with several State Senators and
Assembly Members regarding the possibility of extending the SR 105 from the SR 605 to
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the SR 15 which he believed would relieve the truck traffic on the SR 57 and 60.
C/O'Connor moved, MPT/Herrera seconded, to receive and file the reports. Without
objection, the motion was so ordered with C/Ansari being absent.
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9.1 ENERGY CONSERVATION PLAN - Over the past 2 months, the State has been in the
throes of a severe energy crisis. Rolling blackouts have affected large portions of the state
and energy providers have had great difficulty in providing enough power to satisfy the
state's ever-increasing electrical needs. Due to the severity of the situation, the League
of California Cities has requested that all member cities develop plans and policies, which
will serve to reduce and restrict the total amount of energy expended. In order to comply
with this request, staff has developed a comprehensive "Energy Conservation Plan"
intended to reduce the expenditure of energy at all City -owned facilities. The Plan targets
the following three areas for consumption reduction: City Hall, Public Works and
Community Services. A section has also been included which focuses on the public
information efforts undertaken by the City to inform and educate its residents on the energy
crisis. In order to avert the need for future rolling blackouts, it is imperative that both
individuals and cities make a concerted, conscious effort to reduce power usage. Staff
believes that the proposed reductions to its energy usage, combined with the dissemination
of information to the public, will serve to relieve increased tension on the system and help
keep the power available to every resident for the duration of the crisis. Staff's presentation
by SAA/Strojny.
C/Chang suggested 76 degrees instead of 78 degrees for the cooling system and 68
degrees instead of 70 degrees for the heating system. He further suggested that staff
place information on the City's web site, marketing site and the Diamond Bar News. He
encouraged local hotels and office buildings to monitor their power usage.
C/O'Connor asked when the City plans to implement the recommendations.
CSD/Rose responded that upon direction from Council, staff would commence to advise
the public of the new hours to begin within one week. User groups were advised of the
possibility that the parks will close one hour earlier and there is no impact to those groups.
If Council determines that users will pay for park use, the user groups have requested that
they be provided substantial notice so that when they register to use the parks they can
include the fee in their registration fees. As a result, staff intends to re -introduce the matter
as a part of next year's fiscal budget discussions.
In response to MPT/Herrera, ICM/DeStefano stated that staff would explore the possibility
of increased energy-efficient lighting fixtures at the new AQMD location.
MPT/Herrera further recommended that motion sensors be used to douse the lights when
there is no one present in a room after a specified period of time.
M/Huff recommended turning off every other street light as a temporary measure where
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appropriate.
CSD/Rose indicated to M/Huff that part-time staff members can be assigned to make
certain the tights are turned off at the designated time at park facilities.
Dr. Larry Rhodes asked for assistance from the City in locating energy-efficient ceiling
fixtures for his home. About the middle of March, Edison will begin offering a rebate on
refrigerators. In addition, they will pay individuals $35 to take their old refrigerators.
M/Huff asked staff to look into energy efficient residential air conditioners.
MPT/Herrera moved, C/Chang seconded, to adopt staff's recommendations as well as,
direct staff to send a letter to the League of California Cities informing them of D.B.'s
energy saving plans, consider turning off every other street light, change thermostats to .
range of 68 to 76 degrees; explore energy-saving fluorescent lights; look into motion -
sensing devices for shutting off lights when a room is empty, turn off park lights at 9:00 p.m.
and launch a public awareness program. 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 9:30
p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: M/Huff reconvened the City Council Meeting at
9:32 p.m.
10. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS: MPT/Herrera thanked
staff for their efforts in communicating D.B.'s opposition to the San Jose Creek alternative. D.B.
will continue to monitor the search for other alternatives. She felt it was unfortunate that
environmentalists take an anti-government stance when it comes to traffic mitigation because -
there are methods of resolving issues that will benefit all parties involved.
C/Chang thanked the D.B./Walnut Sheriff's personnel and residents for their efforts in reducing
the community's crime rate. The City continues to work toward obtaining suitable tenants for the
Country Hills Towne Center and other vacant areas in the community. He thanked and
congratulated the D.B. Chinese community for inviting Council Members and state officials to
participate in their Chinese New Year festivities.
C/O'Connor stated that on January 17 the Community Center subcommittee met with architects
and consultants at Summitridge to look at the site and potential location of the buildings. On --
January 18, she participated in the Mayor's Breakfast, participated in the D.B.H.S. mentorship
program and attended the Community Foundation meeting. On January 19, she attended services
for Virginia Arevalo. On Monday, she attended Papa John's 16 -year celebration. On January 23,
she attended the Chamber's Open House in the AQMD building. She reminded the public that
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there is an extensive environmental resource library at ANMD. On January 24, the Sheriff's
Department and Walnut School District co-sponsored a parent forum on drugs at Castle Rock
Elementary School which was well attended by parents and concerned individuals. Other schools
are encouraged to take advantage of the information and materials by inviting the Sheriff's
Department to their campuses. On February 1, she attended the Finance Committee meeting,
the Community Center subcommittee meeting with the architects to prepare for the joint City
Council/Planning Commission meeting, and Assembly Member Pacheco's Energy Crisis forum.
Today she attended the Senior's Executive Board. meeting. She encouraged citizens to
participate in the annual Girl Scout Cookie sale and the YMCA's annual fund-raising campaign.
She wished Council Member Ansari a speedy recovery. She wished Mayor Huff and his wife Mei
Mei a happy first anniversary and wished everyone a happy Valentine's Day.
M/Huff reported that the Sanitation District approved the same rate of $6.92 per month for
residents. Regarding a prior speaker's comments regarding his comments about the purchase
of the Boy Scout property, it is a difficult issue and he believed that although his statements did
not represent the entirety of D.B., they do represent the majority of D.B. Certainly, the City needs
to proceed with caution with respect to any changes. As a steward of the City's resources, he
continues to be mindful of these issues. He enjoys open spaces and the wildlife. D.B. must work
to achieve a careful balance in this area. If the City of Industry moves to build a reservoir, the
project will go through a very lengthy and costly environmental process, which will provide ample
opportunity for the community to state their concerns. He understood that if the City of Industry
cannot build a reservoir, the area is to remain open space for as long as they own the land.
However, the City of Industry cannot dictate the outcome of that property because it is not within
their city limits. He believed that Industry's proposal achieves a balance that is meaningful to the
community. He objected to WCCA's filing litigation rather than speaking directly with the City of
Industry on the matter.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, M/Huff adjourned the meeting
at 9:50 p.m. in memory of Teresa Arevalo's mother, Virginia Arevalo, and long time resident Frank Dursa.
LY DA BURGESS, City Clerk
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R BERT . UFF, Mayor