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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
DECEMBER 4, 2001
CLOSED SESSION: None
1. CALL TO ORDER: M/Huff called the meeting to order at 6:37
p.m. in the Auditorium of the South Coast Air Quality Management
District/Government Center, 21825 E. Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Council Member Ansari.
INVOCATION: The Invocation was given by Associate
Minister Rex Wolins, Diamond Canyon Christian Church
ROLL CALL: Council Members Ansari, Chang,
O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tem Herrera, Mayor Huff
Also Present: 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.
2. POST ELECTION PROCEDURES
2.1 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2001-59: A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR,
CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 2001,
DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS
PROVIDED BY LAW.
C/Herrera moved, C/Ansari seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2001-
59. 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
2.2 PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBER EILEEN
ANSARI
' Commendations from the following individuals and organizations were
presented to C/Ansari: California Contract Cities; Supervisor Knabe's
office; Assembly Member Pacheco's office; San Gabriel Valley
Economic Partnership; Diamond Bar Chamber of Commerce and the
City of Diamond Bar.
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2.3 ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS OF OFFICE TO COUNCIL
MEMBERS -ELECT WEN CHANG, DEBBY O'CONNOR AND BOB
ZFRBES
CC/Burgess administered the Oaths of Office.
3. CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
3.1 SELECTION OF MAYOR
M/Huff nominated C/Chang for Mayor. MPT/Herrera moved, C/Zirbes
seconded, to close the nominations.
C/Chang proposed discussion of adoption of the rotation system
proposed in Item 9.2.
C/Chang declined the nomination and nominated C/Herrera.
C/Herrera stated that she believed that selection of C/Chang would
be the best thing for D.B. at this time and refused to withdraw her
motion.
Motion carried unanimously to select ClChang as Mayor.
3.2 SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
C/O'Connor nominated C/Huff for the position of Mayor Pro Tem.
C/Huff nominated C/O'Connor. Moved by C/Herrera, seconded by
C/Huff to close nominations.
C/O'Connor was unanimously selected to serve as Mayor Pro Tem.
3.3 PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING MAYOR BOB HUFF.
RECESS: M/Chang recessed the Meeting at 7:28 p.m.
RECONVENE: M/Chang reconvened the Meeting at 8:05 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mayor
4.A SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
4.A.1 Diamond Age Senior Citizens Association Performance.
4.A.2 Presented Plaque to Bob Zirbes as Outgoing President of the
Diamond Bar Improvement Association.
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4.A.3 Presented Certificates of Recognition to Deputies Thomas Lanning,
Brian Wacker, Patrick Coussa and Jeff Barnes for their actions in
protecting the Diamond Bar community.
4.13 APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented.
4.C. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: CM/Lowry
reported that D.B.T.V, would commence broadcasting at 8:00 a.m. on
December 5.
4.D. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Nancy Stuve, So. Calif. Gas Co., reported that
gas bills will be much lower this winter than they were last winter. She
encouraged residents and businesses to take advantage of the energy
efficiency programs offered by her company.
Frank and Gladys Cannon asked that future campaigns be conducted in a
more civilized manner.
Andrew Lui requested more space for the Diamond Age Senior Citizens.
4.b RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT: CM/Lowry reported that a wonderful
space would be available for the seniors in December 2003.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 HOLIDAY RIDE — November 23 to January 2, 2002. Free
transportation available to all residents 18 and older (children under
18 must be accompanied by adult). Please call 1-800-478-6555 for
pick up.
5.2 WINTER SNOW FEST — December 8, 2001 —11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
Pantera Park, 738 Pantera Dr.
5.3 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING — December 11, 2001 — 7:00
p.m., SCAQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley
Drive.
5.4 TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING —
December 13, 2001 — Canceled.
5.5 SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL/WALNUT VALLEY UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING — December 15, 2001 — 8:30 p.m. —
' 11:00 a.m., AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley
Dr.
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5.6 CITY COUNCIL MEETING — December 18, 2001 — Rescheduled to
December 17, 2001.
5.7 RESCHEDULED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING — December
17, 2001 — 6:30 p.m., AQMD/ Government Center Auditorium, 21865
E. Copley Dr.
5.8 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY — Monday, December 24 and Tuesday,
December 25, 2001. City offices will be closed in observance of the
Christmas Holidays. Offices will reopen Wednesday, December 26,
2001. City offices will be closed Tuesday, January 1, 2001. Offices
will reopen Wednesday, January 2, 2002 at 7:30 a.m.
5.9 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING — December 25, 2001 —
Canceled.
5.10 CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING PROGRAM — December 27 through
January 15, 2002. Place tree at curbside on regular trash pickup day
for disposal.
5.11 CITY COUNCIL MEETING — January 1, 2001 - Rescheduled to
January 8, 2002.
5.12 RESCHEDULED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING — January 8,
2002 — 6:30 p.m., SCAQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865
E. Copley Drive.
5.13 CITY COUNCIL MEETING — January 15, 2002 — Rescheduled to
January 29, 2002.
5.13 RESCHEDULED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING —January 29,
2002 — 6:30 p.m., AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 E.
Copley Dr.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by MPT/O'Connor, seconded by
C/Huff to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried by the
following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Herrera, Huff, Zirbes, MPT/O'Connor,
M/Chang
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
6.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6, 1.1 Study Session of October 29, 2001 — As submitted.
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Continued from November 20, 2001.)
.1.2 Regular Meeting of November 6 2001 — As submitted.
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(Continued from November 20, 2001.
6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES — Regular Meeting of October 25, 2001.
6.3 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER — dated December 4, 2001 in the
amount of $1,844,622.72 (MPT/O'Connor abstained from P.O. 11410
in the amount of $80 due to a potential conflict of interest relating to
the Lanterman Forensic Expansion Project).
6.4 REVIEWED AND APPROVED TREASURER'S STATEMENT — Month
of October 2001.
6.5 REJECTED CLAIM FOR DAMAGES — Filed by Liu Tang Chu
September 7, 2001.
6.6 APPROVED SECOND READING — ORDINANCE NO. 04(2001): AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
' BAR ADOPTING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2001-
03 AND AMENDING THE DIAMOND BAR MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AND LOT
COVERAGE REGULATIONS AND RESIDENTIAL ZONES —waived
full reading and adopted.
6.7 APPROVED PAYMENT TO THE WALNUT VALLEY WATER
DISTRICT IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,912.70 FOR INSTALLATION
OF WATER METERS FOR THE BREA CANYON ROAD
STREETSCAPE AND STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
6.8 AWARDED CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SENIOR/COMMUNITY
CENTER TO ANALYTICAL PLANNING SERVICES INC. IN THE
AMOUNT OF $530,000.
6.9 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2001-60: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AUTHORIZING
THE INSTALLATION OF ONE HOUR COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
PARKING, 8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M., ON THE EAST SIDE OF LEMON
. AVENUE FROM THE SOUTHERLY SR -60 RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE
NORTHERLY DRIVEWAY OF THE COMMERCIAL CENTER.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
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C/Zirbes agreed with C/Huffs comments and he felt the ordinance, as
proposed, was too limited in its language.
C/Zirbes moved, C/Herrera seconded, to not adopt an ordinance at
this time.
M/Chang said the reason he proposed the ordinance was to promote
a more fair system for leadership. He came to this country 20 years
ago as an immigrant for the true American democracy and fair
systems. Without a doubt, this proposal has flexibility. He agreed
with C/Zirbes that this matter should be referred back to staff and that
further study session be held to discuss this proposal.
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Herrera, Huff, Zirbes, -
MPT/O'Connor
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - M/Chang
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING: M/Chang recessed
the City Council Meeting to the Redevelopment Agency at 9:15 P.M.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: M/Chang reconvened the City
Council Meeting at 9:20 p.m.
10. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
C/Huff thanked the Council and community for the opportunity to serve as
the Mayor. He congratulated M/Chang and thanked his wife Mei Mei for her
support throughout his term as Mayor. He looked forward to working with
C/Zirbes. He supplied the new Mayor and Council Members with a list of
items that he, MPT/Herrera and staff had worked to accomplish during his
tenure. He encouraged Council to work on re -framing its goals for the
balance of the year. He and his wife attended a regular meeting of the
Diamond Age Seniors on Saturday. He encouraged staff to look for a larger
meeting room for the group.
C/Herrera believed that residents witnessed decisions being made in their
best interest this evening. She was proud of the Council and the Mayor for
tonight's selections and believed it was very important for the Council to
become re -unified. The Council has a lot of work to do next year. She
welcomed C/Zirbes and said she looked forward to working with him.
C/Zirbes congratulated M/Chang on his selection. He looked forward to
getting things accomplished for the community such as economic
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development and neighborhood revitalization and improvement. He thanked
' everyone for their support during the election and also looked forward to
working with his fellow Council Members over the next few years as well as
staff members for whom he has a great deal of respect.
MPT/O'Connor attended the Contract Cities meeting last week during which
Eileen Ansari was honored for her contributions. She thanked Eileen Ansari
for her eight years of dedication to the City and Council. She welcomed
C/Zirbes to the Council. She thanked her colleagues and the residents for
their support. She looked forward to serving the community during the next
four years.
M/Chang expressed his honor and pleasure at being selected Mayor.
Serving the community is his only goal as mayor. He will do his best to work
with his fellow Council Members in a team spirit for the best interests of the
community. He welcomed C/Zirbes to the Council. He congratulated
MPT/O'Connor on being re-elected to the Council and upon her selection as
Mayor Pro Tem. He wished Eileen Ansari well in the future and expected to
see her continue as an advocate for the people. He thanked his supporters
and asked residents to continue providing input to the Council.
I11. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, M/Chang
adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., December 17, 2001.
ATTEST:
Wen P. Chang, M
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LY DA BURGESS, City Clerk