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STUDY SESSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AUGUST 21, 2001
STUDY SESSION: 4:15 p.m., The Government Center Room CC -8
�n a. Discussion regarding the Community/Senior Center Project
b. Diamond Ride (Dial -A -Cab) Program Modifications.
1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Huff called the study session to order at 4:15 p.m.
in the South Coast Air Quality Management District/Government Center Auditorium,
21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Huff, Mayor Pro Tem Herrera, and Council
Members Ansari, Chang and O'Connor.
Also present were: Linda Lowry, City Manager; Mike Jenkins, City Attorney;
James DeStefano, 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.
2. DISCUSSION:
(a) Diamond Ride (Dial -A -Cab) Program Modifications:
C/O'Connor believed that this system was established to assist seniors and
handicapped individuals with their shopping, doctor visits, etc. She did not
believe it was ever intended to be used by individuals on a daily basis to get
to work or school.
C/Chang said there are many in need of this service; however, those who
take advantage of the system cause additional burden and cost to the
program and to the City. He believed the system needs to be regulated
accordingly.
MPT/Herrera suggested that there be more controls and restrictions placed
within the program. She was particularly concerned about out-of-town
programs, particularly trips to shop outside of D.B. and/or to pickup trains for
the purpose of shopping outside D.B. She wanted to maintain the program
for those who cannot drive and must be delivered to medical centers in D.B.
and its immediate area. She felt that the system should not be used to
transport individuals to airports. Fundamentally, those who can afford an
airplane trip should be able to afford the fare to get to and from the airport.
A member of the public said she uses the system to get to the airport. She
agreed with MPT/Herrera that the system should be used to assist those who
are in need.
Lonnie Goldsmith did not know how the City would control the use. She felt
it was totally out of line for people to use the service to go to the airport to
pick up their friends and bring them back to D.B. and that such use spoils the
program for those who really need the service.
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C/Ansari suggested charging $10 per person using the service to and fr1om
the airport. If the system is limited to 30 round trips per month, there should
be an emergency card. There should be allowances for emergency
situations in cases where an individual may already have used their 30 round
trips for the month. She favored limiting the service to identifiable services,
and that people who use the system for other purposes such as shopping
outside D.B. should be told that the system does not provide that type of
service.
MPT/Herrera said the service is for those in need. Obviously, the system is
being abused. Perhaps the answer is to limit service to within the City except
for medical facilities' visits.
M/Huff reiterated staff's recommendation to refer this matter back to the
Traffic & Transportation Commission for further consideration.
C/Ansari concurred.
MPT/Herrera concurred. The Commission meeting is public and allows for
greater input. Perhaps members of the public will have good ideas and
suggestions for monitoring the system.
C/O'Connor said that, in view of the two-month time period it would take for
the matter to come back to the Council for action, she would like an
immediate remedy for those individuals who are abusing the system.
DPW/Liu suggested the 13 individuals who are abusing the system be
notified that the program will no longer accommodate them as of a certain
date such as September 1.
CA/Jenkins stated that unless individuals are violating the rules of the
program as they currently exist, Council action is required prior to public
notice.
C/Chang suggested that the program continue as is for the next two months
until the Council determines what changes will be made.
(b) Discussion regarding the Community/Senior Center Project:
Upon recommendation by the Council subcommittee, the architectural
consultant presented revised renderings and Council Members expressed
their pleasure with the revisions.
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C/Ansari liked the wall of water and asked if there is a problem with water
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inside a building.
Mr. Goodell replied that there is not a problem if the system has a good
cleaning and filtration system and is regularly maintained. Careful selection
should be given to the floor materials in the immediate area.
C/Chang suggested making the changing rooms parallel with the banquet
room in order to open up the area and make the stage area appear larger.
M/Huff pointed out the need for a dedicated technical room to house video,
karaoke, lighting and other types of production -related equipment. In
addition, the room would need to be darkened for daytime shows.
In response to questions posed by several citizens, Mr. Goodell indicated
that he preferred to shade building glass using overhangs outside the
building rather than incorporate tinted glass. He further explained that for a
project of this magnitude, it is economically feasible to maintain a platform
with a maximum 18" height instead of incorporating a stage at a greater
maximum height. The center will incorporate about 350 full parking spaces
of which the number of dedicated handicapped spaces is approaching 18 for
the community/senior center. The kitchen is a sizeable full warming and
catering kitchen with adjacent storage. It is not a "cooking from scratch"
kitchen.
C/Chang explained that the proposed kitchen would be about three times
bigger than the kitchen at Heritage Park.
Martha Bruske expressed concern about locating buildings on open space
and proximity to residences on Gold Nugget.
Mr. Goodell explained how site work is being created to make certain that the
view from the houses on Gold Nugget would not be obstructed.
M/Huff reminded everyone that the Council added 10 acres to the park area
from the acquisition of open space from SunCal/Pulte that is contiguous
space. There are no plans to build on open space.
Mr. Goodell explained that one of the overriding issues was to make certain
that while buildings would be added to the park, the park would be expanded
so that it would not be overwhelmed by structures. He then described the
restroom facilities and indicated that construction might begin at the end of
the second quarter/beginning of the third quarter of 2002 with completion
anticipated 1 year to 1 1/2 years later.
In response to CM/Lowry, Mr. Goodell said he envisions the large meeting
room would incorporate indirect concealed lighting.
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M/Huff suggested incorporating passive windows at the top of the structure
that could be opened to vent out hot air. He further recommended that the
architects refine their presentation and that the Council hold a study session
prior to the September 4t" Council Meeting with notice to the Task Force and
the community at large, and that a decision be made at the following Council
Meeting on September 18, 2001.
C/Chang recommended that the Council move forward to the next phase.
CM/Lowry pointed out that Council had not acted on the additional $177,000
design costs.
Motion by C/Chang, seconded by C/Ansari, to move forward with the project,
continue to have staff negotiate with the architect, and notify the community
and Task Force of the next study session to be held September 4th. Motion
carried unanimously.
3. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, M/Huff adjourned
the meeting at 5:55 p.m. to Closed Session.
LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk
ATTEST:
Robert S.`Huff, yor
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AUGUST 21, 2001
STUDY SESSION: 4:15 p.m., South Coast Air Quality
Management District/The Government Center Room CC -8
a. Discussion regarding the Community/Senior Center Project
b. Diamond Ride (Dial -A -Cab) Program Modifications.
ADJOURNED STUDY SESSION: 5:55 p.m.
1. CLOSED SESSION: 6:15 p.m. Room CC -8
Government Code Section 54956.9(b) Exposure to litigation threatened against the
City; one case.
2. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Huff called the meeting to order at
6:35 p.m. in the SCAQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.,
Diamond Bar, California.
Mayor Huff reported that during this afternoon's study session, Council discussed
proposed modifications to the Dial -A -Ride program that would be referred to the
Traffic & Transportation Commission for their recommendation to Council. The
Council also discussed the Community/Senior Center Project that will be before the
Council at its next meeting. There was no reportable action taken during tonight's
Closed Session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council
Member Ansari.
INVOCATION: The invocation was offered by Pastor Daniel
Barrozo, Calvary Chapel.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Huff, Mayor Pro Tem Herrera, and Council
Members Ansari, Chang and O'Connor.
Also present were: Linda Lowry, City Manager; Mike Jenkins, City
Attorney; James DeStefano, 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: Staff requested that Items 3.A.3 and Item 7.1 be
continued to the September 4, 2001 City Council meeting.
3. A. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
3.A.1 Presented Certificates of Recognition to Community Volunteer Patrol
Members Teo Galelli, 1500 hrs.; Ben Potter, 500 hrs.; Jerry Arnet, 500 hrs.
and Frank DuQuite 1000 hours.
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3.A.2 Presented City Tile to Dave Winn, Former Mayor of the City of Industry.,
3.A.3 Presentation Re: Diamond Bar On -Line (Continued to September 4, 2001.)
3.A.4 Presented City Tile to Diamond Bar High School Key Club, sponsored by
Walnut Valley Kiwanis Club; Kiwanis Club International; 1 st Place Worldwide
Service Fundraising, 2nd Place Worldwide Project Awareness -UNICEF,
Iodine Deficiency Disease.
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH:
3.A.5 Presented City Tile to Boulevard Bagels, owner, Kim Lindemann.
3.13. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
CM/Lowry stated that she was pleased to report that staff continues to work onithe
City's traffic circulation problems at Chaparral Middle School. Staff, in coordination
with the school, put together a flyer describing traffic flow recommended
adjustments, which was included in a packet sent to the students' parents. Staff and
Walnut School District officials continue to meet in an attempt to coordinate
enforcement of the new traffic circulation components. Staff will continue to update
Council on this issue.
4.a. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Sue Sisk thanked staff and Council for their
recognition of small community businesses. She expressed concern about the poor
condition of the Lorbeer Middle School field. She asked why Walnut teams have
been allowed to use D.B.'s soccer fields.
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CSD/Rose expounded on the mitigation measures that have been put in place to
address concerns expressed by Sue Sisk.
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 FINAL CONCERT IN THE PARK (Westwind Review) —August 22, 2001 —
6:30 — 8:00 p.m. - Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Dr.
5.2 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION — August 23, 2001 — 7:00 p.m.,
SCAQMD/Government Center Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.3. DIAMOND BAR NIGHT AT THE QUAKES —Saturday, August 25, 2001 —
Meet at City Hall at 5:00 p.m., 21825 E. Copley Dr.
5.4 CITY LANTERMAN MONITORING COMMITTEE MEETING — August 27,
2001 — 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD/Government Center Room CC -8, 21865 E.
Copley Dr.
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5.5 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING — August 28, 2001 — 7:00 p.m.,
SCAQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.6 LABOR DAY HOLIDAY — September 3, 2001 — City Offices will be closed in
observance of the Labor Day Holiday. City offices will reopen Tuesday,
September 4, 2001.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Ansari moved, C/Chang seconded, to approve
the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 6.9, 6.10 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 Joint Meeting with the Traffic & Transportation Commission
of July 31, 2001 - As submitted.
6.1.2 Study Session of July 31, 2001 — As submitted.
6.1.3 Regular Meeting of August 7, 2001 — As submitted.
6.2 RECEIVED & FILED TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
MINUTES — Regular Meeting of July 12, 2001.
6.3 RECEIVED & FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting
of July 10, 2001.
6.4 RECEIVED & FILED PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
— Regular Meeting of May 24, 2001.
6.5 APPROVED AMENDED VOUCHER REGISTER — dated August 21, 2001 in
the amount of $642,266.56.
6.6 DENIED CLAIM FOR DAMAGES — Filed by John Jasso November 27, 2000
— and referred the matter for further investigation by the City's Risk Manager.
6.7 APPROVED NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR WORK PERFORMED BY
BRONGO CONSTRUCTION FOR REPAIR OF THE LANDSLIDE IN
SYCAMORE CANYON PARK — and directed the City Clerk to file the Notice
of Completion and release any retention amount 35 days after the
recordation date.
6.8 APPROVED NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR WORK PERFORMED BY
JEFF MERRICK CONSTRUCTION FOR CITY HALL OFFICES AT THE
SCAQMD CAMPUS — and directed the City Clerk to file the Notice of
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Completion and release any retention amount 35 days after the recordation d
date.
6.12 APPROVED GRADING BOND EXONERATIONS:
(a) EXONERATED CASH DEPOSIT IN LIEU OF GRADING BONDIN
THE AMOUNT OF $9,504 FOR LOT 19 OF TRACT 33417 (3255 S.
DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD, EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF
DIAMOND BAR).
(b) EXONERATED GRADING BOND NO. NA 100304 IN THE AMOUNT
OF $163,801 FOR TRACT 13594 (21951 1 GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE,
COUNTRY SUITES).
(c) EXONERATED GRADING BOND NO. P289-33-63 IN THE AMOUNT
OF $11,790 FOR PARCELS F AND G OF TRACT 47850 (2859 WATER
COURT DRIVE, CRYSTAL RIDGE ESTATES).
6.13 APPROVED CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH R.F. DICKSON COMPANY
TO IMPLEMENT A STREET SWEEPING DEBRIS COMPOSTING
PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,410, AND AUTHORIZED A
CONTINGENCY AMOUNT OF $5,000 FOR PROJECT CHANGE ORDERS
TO BE APPROVED BY THE CITY MANAGER, FOR A TOTAL
AUTHORIZATION OF $37,410.
MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
6.9 INCREASE IN CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES PROVIDED BY
GARY NEELY TO INCLUDE CONTINUED AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES
NOT TO EXCEED $10,000.
Gary Neely responded to C/Ansari's concerns regarding potential conflict of
interest.
C/Ansari also expressed concern about a serial contract.
CM/Lowry said that by virtue of the fact that the contract is a professional
services contract, it continues to not require the bidding process to continue.
Council Members cited several examples in which contract services have
been provided by people who engage in other activities.
C/O'Connor moved, MPT/Herrera seconded, to approve increase in contract
for consulting services provided by Gary Neely to include continued)anda
additional services not to exceed $10,000. 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 - C/Ansari
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
6.10 CONTRACT WITH TOM VAN WINKLE AND AFFILIATES IN THE AMOUNT
OF $15,000 FOR VIDEO SERVICES AND RELATED DOCUMENTATION
AS REQUIRED.
MPT/Herrera requested that the same condition be placed in Mr. Van
Winkle's contract as that placed in Gary Neeley's contract to the effect that
he would not be involved in any political activity within D.B. during the term
of his contract.
MPT/Herrera moved, C/Ansari seconded, to approve a $15,000 contract with
Van Winkle and Affiliates to provide specialized video and documentation
services (videography) geared toward litigation mitigation with terms of the
contract to include language that states that Mr. Van Winkle will not be
involved in providing any political consulting services to any candidate for any
public office during the term of his contract. (final language to be provided by
F- the City Attorney).
Sue Sisk felt uncomfortable with singling out certain contract providers and
believed all service contracts should contain the same language.
Jeff Koontz, speaking as a D.B. citizen, believed that freedom of speech and
paid contract employees are two separate issues. As soon as a person
receives money from an entity he/she is no longer working under the
auspices of free speech. The contract amount should also include the cost
of supplies.
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 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2001-47: AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
OBTAIN STATE AND LOCAL SUMMARY BACKGROUND INFORMATION
THROUGH THE FINGERPRINTING OF EMPLOYEES INCLUDING
F _ VOLUNTEERS AND CONTRACT EMPLOYEES.
C/Ansari moved, MPT/Herrera seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 2001-47.
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
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7.1 RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -XX: VACATING A PORTION OF HAWKWOOD
ROAD WITHIN LOT 28 OF TRACT 47850 OF THE CRYSTAL RIDGE
ESTATES.
M/Huff declared the Public Hearing open.
There being no testimony offered, M/Huff continued the Public Hearing to
September 4, 2001.
Sue Sisk asked that staff ,provide clarification of the Public Hearing
notification process.
DCM/DeStefano explained the proposed resolution. Public notification
requires notification to everyone within 500 feet of the location of the
proposed vacation.
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7.2 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-48: ADOPTING THE LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION
REPORT AND CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MEETS
THE CONFORMITY CRITERIA OF THE 1999 CONGESTION
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP).
MPT/Herrera opened the Public Hearing.
There being no one present who wished to speak on this matter, M (Huff
closed the Public Hearing.
C/Chang moved, MPT/Herrera seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 2001-48.
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 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. TPM 26235 — A REQUEST BY C&A
DEVELOPERS AND DIAMOND BAR EAST PARTNERS TO SUDIVIDE
TWO VACANT RESIDENTIAL PARCELS TOTALING 5.5 ACRES INTO
THREE LOTS FOR THE FUTURE CONSTRUCTION OF THREE CUSTOM
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS.
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M/Huff declared the Public Hearing open.
Tim Sung, 2868 Oak Knoll Dr., lives across the street from the proposed
project. At the time of the original Tract Map approval, there were no
homeowners living in the area. Because the situation has changed, he
believed that input should be sought from the homeowners who now live in
the area. He presented a petition signed by sixteen homeowners who live
within 700 yards of the planned site whose number one concern is that the
project will create a lot of dust, noise and unwanted traffic. He submitted
photographs showing heavy construction equipment damaging the road in
front of his house.
Michelle Yi, Crystal Ridge homeowner, complained about the noise and dust
during grading of the site. She believed that construction should have been
stopped when the water truck was disabled and therefore, not available to
control the dust. She would prefer that there be no construction work on
Saturday.
Mrs. Charmin Garyia, Oak Knoll, understood that the dust and noise was part
of everyday construction and felt that JCC was reasonable in offering cleanup
after the work was completed. She did not oppose the request to split the
lots. Neighbors she has spoken with do not oppose the project.
Kurt Nelson, speaking on behalf of the applicant, concurred with staff's
recommendations. The proposed project would result in lots that still exceed
the average lot size throughout Tract 47851. To his knowledge, the people
who live directly across from the project either favor or are neutral with
respect to the proposed subdivision. In the five years that he has been a
member of the Crystal Ridge Board, he received no complaint or inquiry until
the night of the Planning Commission hearing.
Tom Wong, Board Director of the Crystal Ridge Association, said he hoped
that his association would have an opportunity to pass on this issue prior to
Council consideration.
Council Members asked JCC Development to cooperate with homeowners
in the area in the event that further grading is required.
Mr. Nelson assured the Council that he will do everything possible to
cooperate with neighboring homeowners.
MPT/Herrera moved, C/Ansari seconded, to approve the application with
Findings of Fact, and conditions as listed within Resolution No. 2001-49.
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
8. OLD BUSINESS: None
9. NEW BUSINESS: None
10. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMENTS: C/Chang stated that
he and MPT/Herrera met with the Community/Senior Center architect to discussithe
proposed project. Construction is scheduled to commence the middle of 2002 and
conclude by the end of 2003. He congratulated staff members who participate in
the baseball tournament at Peterson Park and won a trophy. On August 11 participated
attended the Western University of Medical Science in Pomona commencement
ceremonies. That evening, he assisted in fundraising efforts for the D.B.H.S. band.
On August 14, he and other Council Members welcomed a delegation from China
at City Hall. Today, he discussed the Community/Senior Center project and Brea
Canyon Rd. with the Senior' Citizen's group.
C/O'Connor participated in Team "B" softball. The Council of African American
Parents will present its annual Parent Education and Information Symposium on
Sunday, August 26 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. She announced that Team Sgt. Bill
Flannery and many other deputies participated in the State Police and Fire Games
in San Jose last week. Sgt. Flannery received the first place trophy in weightlifting
for lifting 341 pounds. She spoke about the coyote problem in her neighborhood
and read a'letter from a neighbor expressing her concerns about the safety of her
young children and pets due to the presence of coyotes in her immediate area.
C/O'Connor said she is very concerned about the safety of children in, her
neighborhood and at the elementary school where coyotes have been observed.
C/Ansari said that when her children were in high school, she spent many nights
attending Bingo fundraisers. She spoke about solid waste concerns. She attended
a fundraising event for Mr. SAC during which a proposed infrastructure bond issue
and facility repairs was discussed. Last week she, a staff member and Chamber
officials visited the Pic -N -Save Shopping Center. Businesses in the center
expressed concern about one of the stores possibly selling alcoholic beverages to
underage persons. In addition, businesses expressed safety concerns about
ingress/egress to the center and said that they favor a right -turn -only onto D.B. Blvd.
She asked that this matter be agendized for Council discussion. She invited
everyone to attend the final Concert in the Park. She remarked on the special
message conveyed by the diversity signs in Alhambra. She again suggested the
residents visit the Friends 'Iof the Library book store in the Country Hills Towne
Center. If anyone wishes to volunteer their time, please call 629-2711. If interested,
people should contact City'Hall to make their reservation to attend the Night at the
Quakes event. She asked that tonight's meeting be adjourned in honor of Don
Horn, who was a D.B. community leader, President of "The Country Estates" and
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the Rowland Heights/D.B./Walnut Rotary Club and served on the Mt. San Antonio
Foundation.
MPT/Herrera echoed C/O'Connor's concerns about coyotes in the city. In the past,
the city has used a method for ridding the neighborhoods of these animals and she
believed that method should be reinstated because the safety of the residents
should be the City's first priority. With respect to contract employees, Council
should receive advice from the City Attorney and act accordingly to remedy any
potential liability issues. The D.B. Lanterman Monitoring Committee meeting will
be held on Monday, August 27. The next State meeting will be held September 11
at Lanterman. On August 9, representatives from D.B., Walnut and Pomona met
with Clifford Allenby, Director of the Department of Developmental Services during
which the public meeting was discussed. During that meeting, representatives from
the three cities requested that the final EIR be presented at the public meeting so
that comments regarding the document would become a part of the permanent
record. The State planned to present a draft EIR but they agreed they would
present the final EIR, which will delay the public meeting from the October 4 date.
M/Huff said that during the previous Council meeting, he was enjoying the Sierras
with his eldest son, Adam, who had just returned home from Germany, where he
resided for the past three years. He advised the Council that Dorin Barnes, Deputy
Manager at Foothill Transit, has accepted a position in Tulsa, Oklahoma as a
general manager of their transit system, a wonderful promotion for him and a
tremendous loss to Foothill Transit. On August 14, staff met with Mary Angle,
Executive Director, San Gabriel Mountains and River Conservancy. Ms. Angle
wanted to learn more about D.B. and its issues. He reiterated that the City of
Industry picture being circulated around D.B. is not a project. Scare tactics are
being used to solicit support of political candidates that are opposed to this
supposed project which is, in fact, bogus. There is no project. The City of Industry
purchased the Tres Hermanos Ranch in the late 70's, pre -dating all of the homes
now in that area. Industry bought the property to build reservoirs, which is nothing
new. Should any project go forward, it will entail a very extensive environmental
process that would take about four years to complete.
11. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, M/Huff adjourned
the meeting at 9:25 p.m. in memory of Don Horn.
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LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk
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