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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
JUNE 19, 2001
STUDY SESSION: 5:17 p.m., SCAQMD Room CC -8
(1) Goals and Objectives
(2) Update - Sheriff 'Survey Information
Present: Council Members Ansari, Chang,
O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tem Herrera, Mayor Huff.
Also Present were: Linda Lowry, City Manager; Mike Jenkins,
City Attorney; James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; 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; Lynda Burgess, City Clerk Teresa
Arevalo, Sr. Administrative Assistant; Todd Strojny; Sr. Administrative
Assistant; :Ann Lungu, Associate Planner; Kirk Phillips, Associate Engineer
and members of the DB/Walnut Sheriff's Department.
1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Huff called the Regular City Council
Meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management
District Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
Mayor Huff announced that during the Study Session, Council reviewed the
Goals & Objectives for Fiscal, Year 2001/2002 and received an update on the
survey conducted by the DB/Walnut Sheriff's Department in the Quail
Summit neighborhood.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Council Member Chang.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by Reverend Rex
Wolins, Associate Minister, Diamond Canyon Christian Church.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Huff, Mayor pro Tem Herrera, and
Council Members Chang and O'Connor. Council Member Ansari was
excused.
Also Present were: Linda Lowry, City Manager; Mike Jenkins,
City Attorney; James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; 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: CM/Lowry requested that items 6.11 and
7.1 e be continued to the next City Council meeting. Council concurred.
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3. A. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
3.A.1 Presented Certificates of Recognition to "American Pastime" 12U
Fast Pitch
- ASA 2001 State Champions.
3.A.2 Presentation given by Diamond Bar Sister City, Inc.
3.13. INTERIM CITY, MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
CM/Lowry stated that the City recently received press coverage regarding
Council Member positions on the City of Industry reservoir concept. She
asked the Mayor to make a statement regarding the City's position.
M/Huff stated that the Council had not taken a position on any project or
concept proposed by the City of Industry. The City's General Plan speaks
to monitoring water use. Some Council Members have said that the idea of
a reservoir has some merit in lieu of commercial or residential development.
Permanent open space in the form of water has many potential benefits to
D.B. To his knowledge, the City of Industry has no plans to develop the area.
They have stated their desire to create such a project when the land is
acquired. When a project is presented, Council will be assessing its merits
and conducting due diligence as a City to indicate positive and negative
impacts and render its decision based upon the merits of the proposal.
4.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Clyde Hennessee asked for a summation
of study sessions. He did not believe' that D.B. should have restricted
parking.
Martha Bruske spoke about Consent Calendar Item 6.9 (a) and (b). She
reiterated her concern about slopes and slope maintenance.
Larry Rhodes asked for an update regarding annexation. With respect to
Consent Calendar Item 6.11, he said that at the Humane Society facility,
there is an ongoing problem with mites that cause mange. He asked the City
to support the bill making dog bites a felony offense.
Eric Stone thanked Council Member Ansari, Mark St. Amant and CSD/Rose
for viewing property for sale, which may be appropriate for park space. He
pointed out development potentials for an area adjacent to Peterson Park,
which is available for sale.
4.B. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS: CM/Lowry responded to Mr.
Hennessee that the Goals & Objectives for FiscalYear 2001/2002 discussed
at the Study Session and referenced by the Mayor at the beginning of
tonight's Council meeting are included in the agenda packet available to the
public. In addition, a brief report about the Quail Summit safety gathering
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project is included. Study Sessions are open to the public.
In response to Mrs. Bruske, CM/Lowry pointed out that the Goals &
Objectives contain a segment devoted to slopes and slope maintenance.
CM/Lowry stated that the matter of annexation is an ongoing concern of the
City Council. However, since there is no Council action required at this time,
the matter has not been agendized.
MPT/Herrera noted that Study Sessions provide a forum for more in depth
discussion of certain issues and projects. Council meetings are for
conducting public business in a timely, orderly and competent fashion.
Decisions are not made during Study Sessions. Decisions are made during
Council meetings as specified on the agenda.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 CONCERTS IN THE PARK (The Answer - Classic Rock) - June 20,
2001 - 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden
Springs Dr. (first in a series of ten concerts.)
5.2
CITY LANTERMAN MONITORING COMMITTEE - June 25, 2001 -
7:00p.m., SCAQMD Room CC -8,21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.3
PLANNING COMMISSION - June 26, 2001 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.4
CONCERTS IN THE PARK (High Riders - Country Western) - June
27, 2001 - 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930
Golden Springs Dr.
5.5
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - July 3, 2001 - 6:30 p. m. SCAQMD
Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.6
4th of JULY HOLIDAY - City Offices will be closed Wednesday, July
4, 2001 in observance of the 4th of July Holiday. City Offices will
reopen, Thursday, July 5, 2001 at 7:30 a.m.
5.7
4th of JULY CONCERT IN THE PARK/FIREWORKS SHOW (Covina
Concert Band - Patriotic) - July 4, 2001 - 6:30 p.m., Sycamore Canyon
Park, 22930 Golden Springs Dr:
5.8
DIAMOND BAR NIGHT AT THE QUAKES - August 25, 2001 - 5:00
p.m., Quakes Stadium.
6. CONSENT
CALENDAR: MPT/Herrera moved, C/Chang seconded,
to approve
the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 6.9.
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C/O'Connor said she is disappointed that improvements in and around
schools are scheduled two weeks prior to the beginning of the school
session. She would prefer that the streetscape and slurry seal be completed
when children are not in school. 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 June 5, 2001 - As submitted.
6.1.2 Regular Meeting of June 5, 2001 - As corrected.
6.2 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - dated June 19, 2001 in the
amount of $569,175.67 with C/O'Connor abstaining from approval of
warrants totaling $12,612.98 for expenditures relating to a potential
conflict of interest relating to the Lanterman Expansion Project.
6.3 RENEWED MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH XEROX
CORPORATION FOR MAINTENANCE OF PHOTOCOPIERS FOR
y>
FY 2001-02 - in the amount of $19,673 with the Xerox Corporation for
maintenance of two Xerox copy machines.
6.4 EXONERATED CASH DEPOSIT IN LIEU OF GRADING BOND FOR
LOT 75 OF TRACT 30091 (1939 DERRINGER LANE, COUNTRY
ESTATES) - in the amount of $4,660 as posted with the City on
February 25, 2000 and directed the City Clerk to notify the owner of
this action.
6.5 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2001-37: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING THE
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS
FOR THE GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVEIMPROVEMENTS FROM
TORITO LANE TO TEMPLE AVENUE PROJECT IN SAID CITY AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE
TO RECEIVE BIDS.
6.6 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2001-38: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING
SPECIFICATIONS FOR'THE AREA 3 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT
AND AREAS ARAM PROJECT IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE
BIDS.
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6.7 SECOND READING - ORDINANCE NO. 2001-01: AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO.
2000-01 FROM UNLIMITED MULTIPLE RESIDENCE (R -3-8000-25U)
TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C-2) FOR A PROPERTY
IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL NO. 2 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 10208 -
approved second reading by title only, waived full reading and
adopted Ordinance No. 2001-01.
6.8 APPROVED CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH DIVERSIFIED
PARATRANSIT, INC. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 FOR DIAMOND
RIDE (DIAL -A -CAB) SERVICES - and authorized the Mayor to sign
the Amendment.
6.10 APPROVED EXTENSION OF VENDOR PRINTING SERVICES - with
Reinberger Printwerks in an amount up to $53,000 for the 2000/01
FY.
6.11 INLAND VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY AND S.P.C.A. (IVHS)
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR FY 01-02 - On
Tuesday, June 5, 2001, staff met with Inland Valley Humane Society
Executive Director Bill Harford to discuss the proposed contract for FY
01-02. Mr. Harford proposed an extension to the current agreement
through FY 01-02 with no increase at an annual rate of $65,244.
Language in the current agreementstates that the "agreement shall
automatically renew for successive periods of twelve months each
until terminated by one of the parties." An extension' of the current
agreement will allow staff to conduct an analysis of the impact of the
new fee schedule at the conclusion of the canvassing period. There
is no additional cost to the annual contract rate. The annual contract
rate has been incorporated into the FY 01-02 Municipal Budget.
Continued to the next' City' Council meeting.
6.12 CANCELED CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR JULY 3,
2001 - directed staff to notify the public of the cancellation and
directed the City Clerk to post a Notice of Adjournment at the entrance
to the Auditorium of the South Coast Air Quality Management District
at 6:30 p.m. on July 3 due to lack of a quorum.
6.13 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2001-39: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR LANDSCAPING
IMPROVEMENTS ALONG GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE AND ON
SUNSET CROSSING ROAD.
MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR:
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6.9 (a) CONSIDERATION FOR CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR
REPAIR OF LANDSLIDES IN SYCAMORE CANYON PARK - Brongo
Construction has a contract in the amount of $46,115, with the City to
repair the landslides in Sycamore Canyon Park. During construction,
the contractor discovered 3,000 sandbags in one of the slope repair
areas. The sandbags had to be removed manually at a cost of
$5,250. The resulting void in the slope required an additional 641
cubic yards of imported dirt to fill at a cost of $6,410. These two items
of unanticipated work has resulted in a 'change order request for
$11,660, for a total construction costs of $57,775.
(b) AUTHORIZATION FOR GEOTECHNICAL TESTING FOR
REPAIR OF LANDSLIDES AT SYCAMORE CANYON PARK -
Geotechnical testing is required for repair' of the landslides at
Sycamore Canyon Park to verify that fill dirt is properly compacted by
the construction contractor. The City currently has a contract with
Leighton and Associates for geotechnical testing. In order to add this
work to the existing contract with Leighton, Council approval is
required. Cost for geotechnical testing for the repair of the landslides
shall not exceed $12,000.
Following discussion, MPT/Herrera moved, C/Chang seconded, to
approve Change Order No. 1 for repair of landslides in Sycamore
Canyon Park in the amount of $11,660 with Brongo Construction and
increased the contract authorization to $57,775. 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 HEARINGS:
7.1 (a) PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-40: A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR APPROVING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1,
2001 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2002 INCLUDING MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATIONS, SPECIAL FUNDS AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR
ACCOUNTS, DEPARTMENTS, DIVISIONS, OBJECTS AND
PURPOSES THEREIN SET FORTH - Presented for approval and
adopt is the FY 01-02 city of Diamond Bar Municipal Budget. The
document as presented reflects General Resources of $17,228,205
with anticipated expenditures of $16,235,340 for a net change in fund
balance of $989,865. The proposed budget also includes a Capital
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Improvement program that amounts to $13,036,766.
(b) RESOLUTION NO. 2001-41: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT
POLICY - Submitted for the City Council's review and approval is the
proposed Investment Policy for FY 2001-02, and its' accompanying
resolution.
(c) RESOLUTION NO. 2001-42: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
SETTING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002
FOR THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 9 OF TITLE 1`OFTHE GOVERNMENT CODE
Submittedfor the Council's review and approval is the Appropriations Limit
recommendation for FY 2001-2002. In addition, the Council is being asked
to approve the adjustment factors used in the calculation of the
Appropriations Limit.
(d) RESOLUTION NO. 2001-10A: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR SETTING - FORTH PERSONNEL RULES AND
REGULATIONS REGARDING THE PAYMENT OF SALARIES, SICK
e LEAVE, VACATIONS, LEAVES OF ABSENCES, AND OTHER
REGULATIONS - At its June 5, 2001 meeting, the Council held a study
session to discuss the proposed budget for FY 01-02. Included in the
discussion were the proposed personnel related changes. Those changes
include the following: a 3.5% cost of living adjustment (COLA), a $25/ month
increase to the fringe benefit package, an increase in Code Enforcement
Personnel from 1.5 to 2 positions and a reclassification of Accountant Il to
Senior Accountant. The proposed changes have been incorporated into the
resolution. In addition to the COLA adjustment, salary Schedule B has been
adjusted to reflect the minimum wage order for the next two years as adopted
by the Industrial Welfare Commission. Effective January 1, 2001, the
minimum wage increased to $6.25 and effective January 1, 2002, the
minimum wage will increase to $6.75 per hour. Although, the second year
wage order is not effective until January 1, 2002, staff is recommending an
adjustment to Salary Schedule =B based on the second year wage order. The
adjustment will become effective the pay period commencing July 1, 2001.
The budget implication for the proposed minimum wage adjustment is
$6,200. Also reflected in Salary Schedule B are the additions of Range 538
and 754, which are necessary for payroll purposes to distinguish between the
benefited and non -benefited (Range 537 and 753 respectively) part-time
positions. There are no financial implications associated with the addition of
these ranges. All proposed changes, including COLA and minimum wage
order adjustments as reflected in Resolution No. 2001', -XX and Salary
Schedules A and B will be effective the pay period commencing July 1, 2001.
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C/Chang moved, MPT/Herrera seconded, to approve Agenda Items
7.1 (a) through (d):
(1) Adopted Resolution No. 2001-40 Approving and
Adopting a Budget for the City of Diamond Bar for the Fiscal Year
commencing July 1, 2001.
(2) Adopted Resolution No. 2001-41 adopting the FY 2001-
02 Investment Policy.
(3) . Approved the use of the County of Los Angeles
population percentage change for use in calculating the FY 2001-2002
Appropriations Limit; approved the use of the California Per Capita
Income percentage change in calculating FY 2001-2002
Appropriations Limit; and adopted Resolution No. 2001-42,
establishing the FY 2001-2002 Appropriations Limit at $20,576,003.
(4) Adopted Resolution No. 2001-43 setting forth personnel
rules and regulations regarding the payment of salaries, sick leave,
vacations, leaves of absences, and other regulations and directed
staff to adjust the FY 01-02" Municipal Budget accordingly.
Council discussion ensued.
M/Huff opened the Public Hearing.
Clyde Hennessee requested answers to the following: What is the
$13,000,000 Capital Improvement Program; what is the L.A. County
Investment Policy and what is the L.A. County Appropriations Limit
and what is it to be used for.
M/Huff closed the Public Hearing.
CM/Lowry explained to Mr. Hennessee that the $13,000,000 is the list
of capital expenditures anticipated for projects that DPW/Liu and
GSD/Rose reviewed this evening. The projects and related costs are
listed on Page 161. The Investment Policy is required by state law,
which sets forth the manner in which cities may make investments of
its public funds. The Gann limit is a complicated calculation that the
Finance Director does each year to guarantee that the. City stays
within the limits that were set forth.
FD/Magnuson explained General Fund/budget, transfers.
C/Chang moved, MPT/Herrera seconded, to approve Items 7.1 (a)
through (d). Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Chang, O'Connor, MPT/Herrera,
..� M/Huff
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Ansari
(e) CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-02 - at its April 17 and May 1, 2001 Study Session,
the City Council discussed Goals and Objectives for FY 2001-02. The
acquired information was compiled into evaluation forms and then returned
to the City Council for rating. Since that time, additional goals and
subsections were either added to or removed from the list, resulting in a total
of 15 goals, which were subsequently rated and ranked. If Council requests
any modifications to the draft copy of the Goals and Objectives, staff will
incorporate those changes into the final document. Continued to the next
City Council meeting.
8. OLD BUSINESS:
8.2 EXTENSION OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH COCA-COLA - The
City has an agreement with Coca-Cola to provide soda machines at
„x City parks. The agreement began August 1, 1999 and expires July
31, 2001 Section 2 states that the agreement may be extended, with
one change. Due to an excessive amount of vandalism to some of
the machines, Coca-Cola has placed protective cages over four of''the
machines and is seeking Council approval to cage additional
machines, if it becomes necessary. The Parks & Recreation
Commission reviewed the request at their May 24, 2001 meeting and
supports enclosing the machines in cages. Revenue from the
machines total $14,676.44 for the 12 -month period of April 1, 2000
through March 31, 2001. The annual revenue goal projectedby
Coca-Cola representatives at the beginning of the 'contract was
$14,030.' Electrical costs for the extended contract period is projected
to be $1,685. All other costs for the machines, including installation,
service and maintenance has been borne by Coca-Cola.
CSD/Rose, Selena Robinson -Cruz, Regional Sales Manager, Coca-
Cola and Gary Stitt, L.A. Coca-Cola Bottling, responded to Council's
questions and concerns.
Martha Bruske spoke about vandalism in the City's parks.
Clyde Hennessee appreciated having the machines in the parks.
Captain Yim spoke about the vandalism throughout L.A. County and
steps his department is taking to curb crime.
MPT/Herrera moved, C/Chang seconded, to approve Amendment No.
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2 to the Coca-Cola License agreement extending the term for one
year from August 1, 2001through July 31, 2001 and permitting the
use of protected cages to reduce vandalism to the soda machines.
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
8.1 STATUS UPDATES: Reports by DCM/Doyle.
8.1.1 Community/Senior Center and Library Project
8.1.2 Census
8.1.3 Industry East Project
8.1.4 Lanterman Developmental Center
9. NEW BUSINESS: None
RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: M/Huff recessed the meeting to the
Redevelopment Agency at 9:20 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: M/Huff reconvened the City Council
meeting at 9:35 p.m.
10. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMENTS: C/O'Connor
attended the ribbon cutting ceremonies at 9 Dot Design, a home-based
business and the Industry manufacturer's luncheon on June 6. On June 9,
she attended the welcoming of CHP officers to the D.B./Walnut Sheriff's
Station. On June 10, she attended the Filipino American Heritage Day in
West' Covina. On June 11, she attended the Sheriff Volunteer dinner during
which Senior Volunteer Patrol members were recognized. On June 12, she
attended a Chamber Mixer at D.B. Fine Arts & Framing. On June 14, she
assisted in the planting of four donated trees at Diamond Point Elementary
School, attended the ribbon cutting ceremonies for Delilah Rios, Attorney at
Law; attended the Grand Central Recycling Center's grand opening and the
Chamber's luncheon honoring new City Manager Linda Lowry. Also on June
14, one daughter graduated from high school and is on her way to college
and her other daughter graduated from sixth grade and will be attending
middle school. The Internal Revenue Service has granted -non-profit status
to the D.B. Community Foundation. WCCA is planning another
teleconference call on Thursday, June 21 at 4:00 p.m. She asked alternate
Herrera to attend the event at City Hall in her absence. She reiterated her
objection to holding a teleconference call in place of a meeting. She spoke
about the potential City of Industry reservoir project and how the matter has
not yet been analyzed by the City Council. She looked forward to this year's
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C/Chang expressed his gratitude to the Inland Valley Economic Development
ry Corporation for honoring him and his wife as Entrepreneur of the Year. The
next day, he attended the Boys and Girls Club whose purpose is to educate
young people and encourage them to stay out of trouble and move their lives
along in the right direction. He attended the Filipino American Heritage
celebration and thanked the Senior Volunteers _for their many hours of
service to the community. On June 12, he served as a mentor to third grade
students of Maple Hill Elementary School. He assisted in planting trees at
Diamond Point Elementary. Council Members spoke with Supervisor Knabe
about several D.B. issues including the possibility of a regional library. He
was very impressed by the many business people who attended the
welcoming luncheon for new City Manager Linda Lowry. He recently met
with several community members to discuss community issues. He was
recently interviewed at length by a Mt. SAC political science student. His son
was one of almost 12,000 students who graduated from UCLA last Sunday.
He congratulated all graduates and wished them success in their life
journeys.
MPT/Herrera agreed with C/O'Connor that WCCA meetings should not be
teleconferenced because it does not allow face-to-face discussion of what
7 -, they claim is the public's business. It is not a forthright and above -board way
of conducting business. The Lanterman State Committee meeting was held
on June 12. The meeting was videotaped and will be re -broadcast this
coming Saturday following the City Council meeting. A few weeks ago she
reported on LAFCO and the 2000 revision to the law which distributes the
costs among special districts. The 87 cities will pay 23% of the total cost
based upon the total revenue of each city. D.B. will pay $830.31 as its
annual contribution.
M/Huff reflected on his son's graduation from high school this year and the
special times they have shared over the years. He reminded everyone that
the next City
Council meeting will be held on July 17. He asked residents to join in the
July 4th celebration at Sycamore Canyon Park and wished everyone a safe
holiday.
11. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, M/Huff
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adjourned the meeting at 9:57 p.m.
LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk
ATTEST:
ROBERT S. HUFF, Mayor