HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/29/2002 Minutes - Regular MeetingCITY OF DIAMOND BAR
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
JANUARY 29, 2002
1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Chang called the Study Session to order
at 6:00 p.m. in Room CC -8 of the SCAQMD/Government Building, 21865
E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Herrera, Huff, Zirbes and
Mayor Chang. Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor arrived at 6:15 p.m.
Also present: Linda Lowry, City Manager; 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; Lynda Burgess- City Clerk; Kirk Phillips,
Associate Engineer; Linda Smith, Development Services Assistant;
Teresa Arevalo, Senior Administrative Assistant and Todd Strojny, Senior
Administrative Assistant.
2. STUDY SESSION:
2.1 DISCUSSION OF CITY COUNCIL GOALS and OBJECTIVES
DCM/Doyle reported that, with respect to the Library, there are
three funding cycles requiring a very detailed analysis for
' completion of the application. The application is due this June.
The second funding deadline is March 2003. The third funding
cycle occurs in 2004. A joint venture project will be the highest
funding priority per the Governor and requirements of the Bond Act.
Therefore, the City needs to determine whether it wishes to do a
joint venture or not do a joint venture. If the City wants to do a joint
venture, it needs to get the school districts involved, enter into a
written agreement with the districts for specific types of
programming and apply for the funding. In order to obtain funding,
the City must enter into a 40 -year agreement with inclusion of a 20 -
year operating agreement. This is a matter of some urgency. If the
application were rejected in the first cycle, the City would need to
prepare a new application for the second cycle in March 2003.
CM/Lowry responded to C/Zirbes that D.B. is out of the running for
consideration as a regional library location.
CSD/Rose explained that staffs recommendation is that Item #4 be
moved from the Community Center category to implementation of
the Parks Master Plan category on page 6 (Item #37).
' DCM/DeStefano reported on strategies involving an economic
redevelopment area plan for D.B.
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MPT/O'Connor felt that the joint City Council/Chamber tour of
businesses was very productive and well received and should be
continued.
C/Herrera believed the golf course relocation matter was a long-
term goal and should remain on the list so that it would not be
forgotten.
DCM/DeStefano said that staff felt that Items 9, 10, 11 and 12
should be combined because they have similar characteristics.
Staff continues to monitor activities of the sphere of influence
property owners. Without knowing the outcome of the litigation
regarding the Boy Scout property purchase by the City of Industry,
it is difficult for D.B. to take definitive action.
CM/Lowry said that staff is pursuing the zip code matter.
4. ADJOURNMENT: M/Chang adjourned the Study Session to the
Regular City Council Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Mayor Wen Chang
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LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
JANUARY 29, 2002
1. STUDY SESSION: Called to.order at 5:35 p.m.,AQMD/Government
Center Room CC -8
Discussion of City Council Goals and Objectives
ADJOURNMENT: 6:30 p.m.
2. CALL TO ORDER: _M/Chang called the meeting to order at
6:39 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 Huff.
INVOCATION: Dr. Robert Cassel, Northminster Presbyterian
Church
ROLL CALL: Council Members Herrera, Huff, Zirbes,
- Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Chang
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: As presented.
3A. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
3.A.1 Presented Certificate of Recognition to Jack Tanaka, retired parole
officer.
3.A.2 Presented City Tiles to Katrina Bias, Pomona Unified School District,
outgoing Board of Education member, 1997-2001 and to Marsha
Sykes, outgoing Board of Education member from the Walnut Valley
Unified School District.
3.A.3 Verbal presentation of "City Works" Project by members of the D.B.
High School Pathways Academy reporting on findings and
suggestions regarding conditions in the Country Hills Towne Center.
3B. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Bob
Rose spoke regarding the 37`" Annual Older Americans Recognition
Day Luncheon on May 15, 2002.
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4. 4.a PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Martha Bruske complimented and thanked the Council, CM/Lowry
and staff for taking positive steps in their communication efforts with
residents. The City newspaper has been greatly improved and she
was pleased with its presentation and content. She was also pleased
that via Channel 17, the City is presenting City government and
welcoming residents to participate. She reminded residents that it is
their government and that they have a responsibility to be involved in
the governing of the City.
Clyde Hennessee offered his opinion of propositions appearing on the
March ballot.
Alison Meyers asked residents for help with the annual YMCA support
campaign. She introduced Phyllis Murphy, incoming CEO of the
YMCA.
Chaparral Middle School Students Denise Hills, Jeff Tye, Chris
Gomez and Kaitlin Gillis offered comments regarding a better library
for the City.
4.b RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT: None Offered.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 VOTER REGISTRATION DAY — January 31, 2002 — 7:30 a.m. to 5:30
p.m., register to vote at City Hall, AQMD/Government Center, 21825
E. Copley Dr.
5.2 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - February 5, 2002 — 6:30 p.m.,
AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.3 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ROUNDUP — Saturday,
February 9, 2002 -- 9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m., Gateway Corporate Center,
1300 Block of Bridgegate Drive (No charge for these services)
5.4 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING — February 12, 2002 — 7:00
p.m., AQMD/Government Center, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.5 TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING —
February 14, 2002 7:00 p.m., AQMD/Government Center Hearing
Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
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5.6 PRESIDENT'S HOLIDAY — Monday, February 18, 2002 — City Offices
will be closed in observance of President's Day. Will reopen Tuesday,
February 19, 2002.
5.7 CITY COUNCIL MEETING — February 19, 2002 -- 6:30 p.m.,
AQMD/Government Center, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by C/Herrera, seconded by C/Huff
to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried 5-0 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 APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:
6.1.1 Special Joint Meeting with Walnut Valley Unified School District
of December 15, 2001 — As corrected (MPT/O'Connor
abstained).
6.1.2 Study Session of December 17, 2001— As corrected.
6.1.3 Adjourned Regular meeting of December 17, 2001 - As
submitted.
6.1.4 Study Session of Regular Meeting January_ 8, 2002 — As
submitted.
6.1.5 Regular Meeting of January 8, 2002 — As submitted.
6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION MINUTES —Regular Meeting of November 8, 2001.
6.3 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER — dated January 29, 2002 in the
amount of $1,039,339.67 (MPT/O'Connor abstained from approval of
P.O. 11245 in the amount of $23,893.75 due to a potential conflict of
interest relating to the Lanterman Forensic Expansion Project. In
addition, MPT/O'Connor voted no on approval of Invoice #122801.22
in the amount of $216.)
6.4 REJECTED CLAIM FOR DAMAGES— Filed by Dave Jameson
December 4, 2001.
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6.5 EXONERATED SURETY BONDS (FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE AND
LABOR AND MATERIALS) POSTED BY STANDARD PACIFIC
HOMES TO COMPLETE STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS FOR
TRACT 52228 AND BREA CANYON ROAD OFF-SITE
- IMPROVEMENTS - and directed the City Clerk to make the
appropriate notifications
6.6 APPROVED SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 05(2001): AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR REPEALING ORDINANCE 9A WHICH ESTABLISHED CITY
COUNCIL SALARIES - waived full reading and adopted Ordinance
05(2001).
6.7 APPROVED SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 01 (2002) —
DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2001-02 AND
AMENDING THE DIAMOND BAR MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING
TO FREEWAY ORIENTED SIGNS WITHIN THE C-3 ZONE - waived
full reading and adopted ordinance No. 01(2002) (MPT/O'Connor
voted no).
6.8 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2002-03: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2001-06 AND COMPREHENSIVE
SIGN PROGRAM 2000-02 FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 515-
525 GRAND AVENUE (MPT/O'Connor voted no).
6.9 APPROVED SHERIFF DEPARTMENT'S REQUEST TO PURCHASE
A NEW RADAR TRAILER AND APPROPRIATE $13,720.39 FROM
THE NARCOTICS ASSET FORFEITURE FUND
6.10 APPROVED ADDITIONAL PAYMENT TO THE WALNUT VALLEY
WATER DISTRICT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,768.80 FOR
INSTALLATION OF WATER METERS FOR THE BREA CANYON
ROAD STREETSCAPE AND STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7.1 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2002-2003 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM
Martha Bruske wondered if the City used census figures for planning.
She expressed concern about how seniors receive safety training
and about whether the use of government funds could be
discriminatory.
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M/Chang opened the Public Hearing.
Cathy Ford, President of the Board, Project Sister, appreciated the
City's support and hoped it would continue. She spoke about the
services the Agency has provided for the City.
Alison Meyers, YMCA, thanked the City for allowing her agency to
participate in the CDGB program for ten years.
Victoria Cortez and Lorraine Gutierrez, Service Center for
Independent Living, spoke about the programs that will be offered
through CDBG funding.
Nancy Stoops, Free Family Counseling, spoke about implementing
free services in Walnut and D.B. In the past four years, the program
has increased dramatically. She provided weekly information sheets
to the Council. Last year, D.B. funded 50% of the costs. She asked
for $5,200 toward the cost of the $11,000 program.
-- MPT/O'Connor asked Ms. Stoops to contact the Pomona Unified
School District about offering her services.
Eric Stone asked Council's support of the Paint the Town project
offered by the D.B. Improvement Association.
MPT/O'Connor asked Mr. Stone whether his group carried liability
insurance.
Mr. Stone said he was unsure about liability coverage. He asked for
recommendations from Council about how the program might be
improved.
Clyde Hennesee spoke in favor of the YMCA programs.
Michael Chen, Evergreen Senior Club, spoke on behalf of his
organization and asked for the Council's support for the full amount
requested or, at the very least, funding for top priority projects.
There being no further testimony offered, M/Chang. closed the Public
Hearing.
' Moved by C/Herrera, seconded by C/Zirbes to adopt Resolution No.
2002-03 in accordance with staff's recommendation and authorize the
City Manager to execute all CDBG documents required for
implementation of the programs as listed:
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APPROVED PROJECTS for the 2002/2003 Budget Year:
$ 46,124 — City Senior Programs
$ 27,500 — YMCA Child Care Program
$ 14,000 -YMCA Summer Camp Program
$ 3,500 — Free Family Counseling
$ 6,000 — Service Center for Independent Living
$ 38,849 Program Administration
$222,522 — Sycamore Canyon Park ADA Retrofit
$ 10,000 — Paint the Town
$ 10,000 — Starshine Park ADA Retrofit
$388,495 - TOTAL
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 .
8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
8.1 CONSIDERATION OF OPTIONS FOR CITY COUNCIL SALARIES -
Clyde Hennessee thought the current salary was not sufficient. He
thought Council Members should be properly compensated.
Moved by C/Herrera, seconded by C/Zirbes to direct staff to prepare
an ordinance based on the Social Security CPI for consideration at
the next meeting. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Herrera, Huff, Zirbes, M/Chang
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - MPT/O'Connor
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
8.2 ORDINANCE NO. 02-2002: AMENDING SECTION 12.00.420 OF
THE DIAMOND BAR MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT ENTRY
INTO THE FENCED AREA OF THE SKATE PARK WITHOUT
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND TO DECLARE THE URGENCY OF
THE ADOPTION OF THIS ORDINANCE TO PRESERVE AND
PROMOTE THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF SKATE
PARK USERS.
Moved by C/Zirbes seconded by C/Huff to adopt Ordinance No.
02(2002) and declare its urgency for immediate adoption. Motion
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carried 5-0 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
9. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS! COUNCIL MEMBER
COMMENTS:
C/Zirbes said the Council had been very busy attending meetings in January.
He spent a few days in -Sacramento at the League of California Cities
Conference, which he found very helpful in his position as a newly elected
Council Member. Other events in which he participated were Adelphia's
annual blood drive and the Neighborhood Improvement Committee.
C/Herrera extolled the virtues of Brea Community Hospital, a facility that is
very accessible to D.B. residents. She announced that the State Lanterman
Committee meeting had been rescheduled from February 7 to April 18, 2002.
C/Huff reported on the Four Corners Group. He attended the Smart Growth
Planning Conference in San Diego last week and recommended that other
Council Members attend next year's conference.
MPT/O'Connor reported on the open space video produced for Mr. and Mrs.
Kowalick in Whittier being used by WCCA. She is continuing to monitor the
revisions of the tape because certain misrepresentations have been made
about D.B. On January 17, the D.B. Community Foundation met. A lengthy
discussion about Council's suggestion for the donor plaque took place. The
Foundation would like to come back to the Council with its request for an
alternate recommendation. On January 23, she attended, the Sanitation
District meeting as an alternate. On
Monday, she and Mayor Chang attended graduation ceremonies for the
junior paramedics program presented by Supervisor Knabe at Castle Rock
Elementary School. She explained her "no" vote on the salary increase.
SAA/Strojny provided information regarding Adelphia's cancellation of C -
SPAN at the request of MPT/O'Connor. An official of Adelphia indicated that
changes would be made and that the company will return to full time status
for C -SPAN and the TV Guide Channels.
MPT/O'Connor thanked residents and Adelphia for a satisfactory conclusion
to this matter. She wished her oldest daughter a happy birthday next week.
JANUARY 29, 2002 PAGE 8 CITY COUNCIL
M/Chang talked with many residents about their requests for City services.
On January 15, the Council held a special meeting to select building
materials for the Community/Senior Center. The public is welcome to attend
the Council's study sessions. He thanked residents who participated in the
January 17 Mayor's Breakfast hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and
held at St. Denis Church. He commented on the wonderful junior
paramedics program. Children learn to be responsible and responsive to
emergency situations. He asked Supervisor Knabe if the program could be
scaled back and held in conjunction with the Star Program sponsored by the
City.
10. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct,
M/Chang adjourned the meeting at 9:27 p.m. in memory of Julie Cloud
Murray.
+LDAOBURG
ESS, City Clerk
ATTEST:
Wen Cha g, Mayor
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JULY 17, 2001
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Chang called the meeting to order at
9:03 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management District Auditorium,
21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
ROLL CALL: Agency Members Herrera, Huff, O'Connor, Vice-
ChairlAnsari, Chairman Chang.
Also present were: Linda Lowry, Executive Director; Mike Jenkins,
Agency 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,
Agency Secretary.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None offered.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR: AM/Herrera moved, AM/O'Connor seconded, to
approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by the following Roll Call
vote:
AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS - Herrera, Huff, O'Connor, Chair/Chang
NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS - None
ABSTAIN: AGENDY MEMBERS - VC/Ansari
3.1 APPROVED MINUTES - Regular Meeting of June 26, 2001 - As
submitted.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
5. OLD BUSINESS: None
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.1 RESOLUTION NO. R-2001-01: A RESOLUTION OF THE DIAMOND
BAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO.
R-96-01 AND ADOPTING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BYLAWS,
AS AMENDED - Due to the very limited activity related to the
Redevelopment Agency's agenda of late, the Board recently
expressed an interest in minimizing the number of scheduled
meetings until such time as there is more business for the Agency to
conduct. After discussing the matter with the Agency Attorney, staff
has prepared an amendment to the Agency's Bylaws providing for an
annual meeting of the Redevelopment Agency Board Members and
eliminating the requirement that the Board meet on the same date as
JULY 17, 2001 PAGE 2 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
the meetings of the City Council. Staff proposes that Article III -
Meetings, Section 1. Regular Meetings of the Bylaws be amended to read
as follows: "Regular meetings shall be held on the first Tuesday of April at
the time and place of and immediately following the regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Diamond Bar."
Moved by AM/Huff, seconded by AM/Herrera to adopt Resolution No. R-
2001-01 rescinding Resolution No. R-96-01 and adopting Redevelopment
Agency Bylaws, as amended. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS - Herrera, Huff, O'Connor, VC/Ansari,
Chair/Chang
NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS - None
7. AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS: None offered.
8. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, Chair/Chang
adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m.
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LYNDA BURGESS, Agency Secretory
ATTEST:
Debby O'Connor, Chairman
