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Home My WebLink About11/6/2001 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR NOVEMBER 6, 2001 1. CLOSED SESSION: None 2. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Huff called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m. in the Auditorium of the South Coast Air Quality Management District/Government Center, 21865 E. Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by C/Chang. INVOCATION: The Invocation was given by Ahmad H. Sakr, Ph.D, Islamic Education Center ROLL CALL: 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, Public Works Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Linda Magnuson, Finance Director and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: CM/Lowry pointed out that on the dais is a correct set of Traffic and Transportation Commission meeting minutes for the regular meeting of September 13, 2001. She requested that the title of Agenda Item 9.2 be changed to indicate the scheduling of a special City Council meeting on January 29, 2002 instead of January 22, 2002. 3A. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS: 3.A.1 Ceremonial signing of a Proclamation proclaiming November 5-9, 2001 as "International Key Club Week." 3.A.2 Proclaimed November 10-17, 2001 as "California Recycles Week." 3.A.3 Presented Certificates of Recognition to Business and Residential Recycler of the Year semi-finalists; selection of Recycler of the Year award recipient. Residential Semi -Finalist Recipients: Ted Annis, Maurits Doppert, Jim Hamilton, Lis & Bob Lyles, Greg Morrison, Cecile Nohadani, Dick ' Staley, Dave Tuinzing, William Vongoeben, Chris S. Wissman, Ted Wong and Martha Zerehi. Maurits Doppert was selected Recycler of the Year. NOVEMBER 6, 2001 Page 2 CITY COUNCIL 3.A.4 Presented Certificates recognizing South Coast Cabinet, Inc. and — SEMA as the City's "Business Recyclers of the Year." 3.A.5 Presentation by Eleanor Reza, VE Coordinator at Diamond Bar High School, regarding the "Virtual Enterprise network class." 3B. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 3.13.1 Presentation by Captain Yim on the City's Hate Crime status. 4. 4.A PUBLIC COMMENTS: Council concurred to move Public Comments to the end of the agenda. 4.13 RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT: 5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 5.1 TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION — November 8, 2001— 7:00 p.m., AQMD/Government Center Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.2 VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION — Sunday, November 11, 2001 — 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Drive. 5.3 VETERANS HOLIDAY City Offices will be closed Monday, November 12, 2001 in honor of Veterans Day. Offices will reopen, Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at 7:30 a.m. 5.4 PLANNING COMMISSION — November 13, 2001 — 7:00 p.m., AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.5 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION — November 15, 2001 — 7:00 p.m., Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.6 COMMUNITY COORDINATING COMMITTEE — November 19, 2001 — 7:00 p.m., AQMD/Government Center, Room CC -2, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.7 CITY COUNCIL MEETING —November 20, 2001 — 6:30 p.m., AQMD/ Government Center Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: MPT/Herrera moved, C/Ansari seconded to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0 by the following Roll Call vote: NOVEMBER 6,2001 Page 3 CITY COUNCIL 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 Study Session of October 16, 2001 — As submitted. 6.1.2 Regular Meeting of October 16, 2001 — As submitted. 6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES — Regular Meeting of September 13, 2001, 6.3 RECEIVED AND FILED PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES — Regular Meeting of September 27, 2001. 6.4 RECEIVED AND FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES — Regular Meeting of September 25, 2001. 6.5 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER — dated November 6, 2001 in the amount of $1,474,683.20. (C/O'Connor abstained from approval of two purchase orders totaling $1,424.25 due to a potential conflict of interest relating to the Lanterman Forensic Expansion Project. 6.6 REVIEWED AND APPROVED TREASURER'S STATEMENT — September 2001. 6.7 APPROVED SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY, WAIVED FULL READING AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 02(2001): DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2001-01. 6.8 APPROVED PURCHASE ORDER INCREASES: 6.8.1 REINBERGER PRINTWERKS, INC. — exceeding the City Manager's purchasing authority of $15,000 to extend printing services provided by Reinberger Printwerks, Inc., in an amount up to $46,000 for the 2001/02 FY. 6.8.2 TENNIS ANYONE - Increased contract with Tennis Anyone for recreational tennis classes for the 2001/02 FY in the amount ' of $40,000 for the 2001/02 FY. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None 8. OLD BUSINESS: None NOVEMBER 6, 2001 Page 4 CITY COUNCIL 9. NEW BUSINESS: 9.1 ORDINANCE NO. 0X(2001): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING CHAPTER 12.08 OF THE DIAMOND BAR MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY FORESTRY PROGRAM. Following Council comments, moved by MPT/Herrera, ClAnsari seconded to approve first reading by title only and waive full reading of an ordinance establishing a Tree Department and setting guidelines for tree care and protection throughout the City. Motion carried 5-0 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 9.2 DISCUSSION REGARDING CANCELLATION OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 15, 2002 AND SCHEDULING A SPECIAL MEETING ON JANUARY 29, 2002. C/Ansari moved, MPT/Herrera seconded to reschedule the regular Council meeting of January 15, 2002 to Tuesday, January 29, 2002. Motion carried 5-0 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 4.A PUBLIC COMMENTS: Jack and Wanda Tanaka condemned the negative flyers and signs posted around the city during the last few days before the election. The slanderous literature that was delivered to residences on Friday, November 2, was an all time low. He asked residents to vote their consience and not be swayed by the negativity. Stella Hatzfeld, Marge Thomas, Terry Calcagno, Cliff Elmer, Connie, Gutierrez, Marie Buckland, Mary Matson also condemned the negative flyers and signs and asked Mayor Huff and Council Members to respond to how citizens and local service organizations can assure future fairness in political discourse and actions. 10. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS/COMMENTS: NOVEMBER 6, 2001 Page 5 CITY COUNCIL C/O'Connor expressed concern about the negative campaigning conducted just prior to the end of the election season. She previously stated that in her opinion, no credence should be given to anonymous letters. However, this flyer was cruel and outrageous and needs to be addressed. She expressed her sincere regrets to C/Ansari for this occurrence and said she hoped the perpetrator(s) would be revealed. C/Ansari thanked everyone for their kindness and support since the negative flyers and signs were posted addressee. She spoke regarding some of the negative comments contained within the flyers and d those areas which she felt were most harmful. She asked Council to set up a hotline during future elections to provide citizens access to the proper information regarding candidates. C/Chang expressed dismay regarding the negative campaigning against himself and C/Ansari. He thanked his supporters and stated that, until -now, the campaigns had been peaceful. He was aware that rumors were being spread about him and he addressed those areas which he felt were most harmful. MPT/Herrera offered regret to C/Ansari for her pain regarding the negative campaign. She did not receive a flyer at her residence. This incident is unfortunate and inexcusable and she understands C/Ansari's pain. Two years ago she and M/Huff were attacked in campaign flyers. It is regrettable when people cannot campaign on their accomplishments and have to resort to slander. She suggested that Council strategize as to how this type of negative campaigning can be prevented as requested by the residents. M/Huff also expressed concern regarding the negative campaigning. This type of negative campaign defies logic. He asked why residents were not outraged when campaign signs were posted illegally. He is not condoning this type of activity, but when diverse campaign signs appear, residents are upset. Free speech is a protected right in this country which can represent both positive and negative situations. He believed that it is incumbent upon all residents to verify any election material — positive or negative. Congratulations to tonight's winners. Following discussion regarding the possibility of the City Council sending letters to the public taking a position against negative campaigning, C/Chang stated that he would work with the City Attorney to determine whether such a letter can be prepared within the restrictions placed by the Fair Political Practices Commission. NOVEMBER 6, 2001 Page 6 CITY COUNCIL 11. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, M/Huff adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m. in memory of Wendell Smith. YNDA BURGESS, City Clerk ATTEST: