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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
FEBRUARY 19, 2002
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Chang called the Study Session
to order at 5:08 p.m. in Room CC -8 of the SCAQMD/Government Building,
21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
Discussion of Citywide Parking
Purposes
City Council Goals and Objectives
Prohibition for Street Sweeping
ROLL CALL: Council Members Herrera, Huff, Zirbes,
MPT/O'Connor and Mayor Chang.
Also present were: Linda Lowry, City Manager; Kristi Hogin,
Assistant 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; Lynda
Burgess, City Clerk; Lt. Mike Walker, Walnut Sheriff; Kirk Phillips,
Associate Engineer; Linda Smith, Development Services Assistant and
Todd Strojny, Senior Administrative Assistant.
2. DISCUSSION OF CITYWIDE PARKING PROHIBITION FOR STREET
SWEEPING PURPOSES — Report by DPW/Liu.
C/Zirbes was impressed with the thoroughness of the report. He favored
installation of as few signs as possible. He recommended that
"neighborhood" be used on the signs instead of "tract", that the language
of the citation be more specific and that the grace period be extended to
60 or 90 days or begin enforcement immediately following Labor Day and
the usual summer vacation time. .
CM/Lowry reported that the Sheriff's Department would prefer to shift
skate park citations to municipal citations so fines would more likely be
imposed. In order for the City to have more control, the same holds true
for the street sweeping citations.
MP s."!O'Connor asked if deputies would patrol the streets prior to street
sweeping hours.
CM/Lowry said that there are varying theories on when enforcement
should take place. This will be a learn -as -you -go process.
C/Herrera recommended that the "this vehicle was parked in violation of
the street sweeping sign posted for your street" should be changed to
"neighborhood" to coincide with the signage.
C/Huff asked the representative from the Sheriff's Department to comment
on the dramatic drop in parking citations between 1999 and 2000.
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Lt. Walker said part of the reason for the drop is due to the loss of one of
the department's Community Service Officers. It is very difficult to fill the
position due to the low salary and heavy workload. This position attracts
part time young people or retired persons wanting to supplement their
income. The department is currently in the hiring process and five
candidates have been selected to go through the background check.
In regard to same day service for trash pickup and street sweeping,
C/Zirbes felt that sweeping should occur the next day following trash
pickup.
M/Chang asked staff to place an ordinance on the City Council agenda for
consideration.
Council agreed that, with respect to community notification, more is better.
MPT/O'Connor suggested the senior patrol place warning postcards on
vehicles.
C/Herrera suggested a regular letter be sent initially with a follow up
postcard in approximately six weeks.
Council agreed that the warning period should extend through Labor Day
and that signs should read "neighborhood" instead of "tract."
Clyde Hennessee felt it was absurd to spend so much money on 96 signs
that can't be seen and suggested that the language of the signs should be
much more specific. Trying to control 50,000 people and get them off of
the streets is unrealistic. He objected to so-called public study sessions
and believed discussions that affect thousands of residents to this extent
should be held during City Council meetings.
3. DISCUSSION OF CITY COUNCIL GOALS and OBJECTIVES
Item 31 is complete.
Item 32 - CM/Lowry reported that staff would have an agreement to
present to the Walnut Unified School District at the Council's March 19
meeting. Currently, there is no joint meeting scheduled with the District
Board.
Item 33 — CSD/Rose stated that staff and the Parks & Recreation
Commission have listed properties in D.B. recommended for acquisition.
The list will be presented to CM/Lowry and ultimately to Council for
consideration.
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' Item 34 — CSD/Rose said that it is staff's intent to bring this matter to
Council in the next budget process for a first phase of implementation of
the Trails Master Plan. The area designated for the first phase is located
at the back of Sycamore Canyon Park along Diamond Bar Blvd. to serve
as a trailhead and house a memorial bench.
MPT/O'Connor explained that the Trails Master Plan funding is a top
priority for the D.B.C.F. The Foundation wants to provide a brochure of
the D.B. trails.
Item 35 — CSD/Rose said that this item is ongoing. Currently, staff is
working on picnic shelters for Pantera Park and a conceptual plan is in
place for Sycamore Park. Flower plantings have been completed at all of
the park monument signs. The Parks & Recreation Commission
determined that installation of basketball courts would have significant
impact on small neighborhood parks.
C/Huff promoted revamping this goal to clearly reflect the Council's intent.
C/Herrera suggested this item be revamped during the next goal setting
process.
CSD/Rose said that the Parks Master Plan calls out pursuit of joint use
with school districts. He suggested changing "build basketball courts" to
"research possibility of a joint project with the school districts for lighted
basketball courts" to allow staff to proceed with its research.
Item 36 - C/Huff suggested making the round grassy area of the
Community Center a memorial area.
MPT/O'Connor thought a memorial could be added to the area in which
the flagpole is located.
M/Chang wanted an all-inclusive memorial that does not list individual
names.
Item 37 - CSD/Rose reported that staff would provide Council with a
decision packet during the next budget process that includes a teen
program for Council's consideration.
Item 38 — Completed and ongoing.
Item 39 Scheduled for the Planning Commission's March 12 meeting
' and for Council consideration on April 2.
MPT/O'Connor favored giving candidates notice that they will be fined if
their signs are not removed within a certain period of time.
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CSD/DeStefano said that some cities require that candidates register
and/or post bonds. Some cities allow signs in the right-of-way — some
cities allow no signage in the right-of-way. Some cities have strict
requirements about sizes of signs.
MPT/O'Connor suggested designated right-of-way areas for signage.
C/Herrera didn't see a problem with placing signs in tree wells.
MPT/O'Connor said it is the candidate's responsibility to advise the sign
company of the rules to be followed,
MPT/O'Connor said she would like to see what staff has come up with
before it is presented to the Planning Commission.
DCM/DeStefano responded that staff could present its report to the
Planning Commission on March 26 rather than March 12 in order to give
the Council time to consider the matter.
Council concurred to hold a study session on this matter.
Item 40 — CM/Lowry explained that the reason this item is set to January
2003 is because implementation is not feasible in the short term with the
implementation of e-government and other factors.
Item 41 — Review currently underway.
Item 42 — Review currently underway.
Item 43 — Report to Council in March.
Item 44 Formulas and options currently under consideration - ongoing.
Include in energy utility concept.
Item 45 — Completed
Item 46 - Completed
Item 47 — To be included in mid-year budget review.
M/Chang asked Council Members to formulate new goals for upcoming
budget consideration.
4. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Chang adjourned the Study Session to
the Regular City Council Meeting at 6:32 p.m.
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LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Mayor Wen P. Chan9/17
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
FEBRUARY 19, 2002
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STUDY SESSION:
Room CC -8
ADJOURNMENT:
CLOSED SESSION:
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
Catholic Church
5:08 p.m., AQMD/Government Center
6:32 p.m.
None
6:43 p.m.
Council Member Herrera
Monsignor Loughnane, St. Denis
ROLL CALL: Council Members Herrera, Huff, Zirbes,
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Chang
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: CM/Lowry requested a change in the order
of Presentations and amendment to the title of Item 6.14 as follows:
6.14 "APPROVE CONTRACT INCREASE TO INLAND EMPIRE STAGES,
' INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT NOT TO
EXCEED $40,000, FOR SENIOR AND ADULT EXCURSIONS FOR THE
01/02 FISCAL YEAR."
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
1.1 Presented City Tile to Council Member Bob Huff, Outgoing Chairman,
Alameda Corridor -East Construction Authority, February 1999 -
January 2002.
1.2 Presentation of City Tile to Dr. Ronald Hockwalt recognizing his years
of service to the students and residents of Diamond Bar in his
capacity as Superintendent of the Board of Education for the Walnut
Valley Unified School District (Dr. Hockwalt unable to attend; plaque
will be delivered to him).
1.3 Presentation regarding proposed Community Policing Vehicle for the
Communities of Diamond Bar, Walnut and Rowland Heights — given
by Lt. Mitch McMahon.
2. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: CM/Lowry
' reported that the City received news today from the Arbor Day Foundation
that D.B. has been named a Tree City USA. Accordingly, a proclamation will
be presented to Council at its next meeting.
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3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Jennifer Christ, representing
D.B.H.S. swim teams, felt the community needs a public pool facility that
could be located at D.B.H.S. This is the only school in the district that does
not have a pool and a facility in which athletes can practice after school. Her
children participate in water sports and must travel to Walnut or Nogales to
use their facilities in the evening. A local facility would allow for year round
swim programs and water polo programs as well as allowing children to begin
participating at a young age in order to develop their talents and abilities.
Further, the facility would provide an opportunity for senior water aerobics.
She asked for Council's support on this matter.
Roy Wilks spoke about the necessity of having an aquatic facility and urged
Council to start looking for a location. He reminded Council that the Parks
Master Plan survey revealed the number one desire for the community would
be to have an aquatic facility.
Clyde Hennessee again shared his views regarding various March 5 ballot
propositions. He supported an aquatic facility for D.B.
4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT: M/Chang indicated to the
speakers that D.B. has limited funds available. Therefore, a swimming pool
is not included in the Council's budget at this time.
MPT/O'Connor pointed out that D.B. has two school districts and this Council
represents all of D.B. including those two districts. The subcommittee has
discussed the possibility of locating a swimming pool at Diamond Ranch High
School.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 COMMUNITY COORDINATING COMMITTEE MEETING - February
25, 2002, 7:00 p.m., AQMD/Government Center, Room CC -2, 21865
E. Copley Dr.
5.2 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING — February 26, 2002 — 7:00
p.m., AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.3 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING — February 28,
2002 — 7:00 p.m., AQMD/Government Center Hearing Board Room,
21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.4 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - March 5, 2002 — 6:30 p.m.,
AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by C/Huff, seconded by C/Zirbes
to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Items No. 6.7. 6.11
and 6.12. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
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' 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 Study Session of January 29, 2002 —As submitted.
6.1.2 Meeting of January 29, 2002 — As submitted.
6.1.3 Study Session of February 5, 2002 — As submitted.
6.1.4 Meeting of February 5, 2002 — As submitted.
6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES —
Regular meeting of December 11, 2001.
6.3 RECEIVED AND FILED PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES — Regular Meeting of December 20, 2001.
' 6.4 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER — dated February 19, 2002 in the
amount of $316,099.97 (MPT/O'Connor abstained from approval of
Inv. 137908 in the amount of $142.72 due to a potential conflict of
interest related to the Lanterman Forensic Expansion Project.
6.5 APPROVED BOND EXONERATIONS:
6.5.1 EXONERATED CASH DEPOSIT IN LIEU OF GRADING BOND
IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,200 FOR LOT 27 OF TRACT 24046
(1808 DERRINGER LANE, THE COUNTRY ESTATES) - and
directed the City Clerk to notify the owner and United National
Bank of this action.
6.5.2 EXONERATED CASH DEPOSIT IN LIEU OF GRADING BOND
IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,560 FOR LOT 67 OF TRACT 30578
(2839 WAGON TRAIN LANE, THE COUNTRY ESTATES) -
and directed the City Clerk to notify the owner and United
National Bank.
6.6 APPROVED SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 04(2002)
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 9(1989) ESTABLISHING SALARIES
FOR MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL - by title only, waived full
' reading and adopted Ordinance No. 04(2002).
6.8 AUTHORIZED D & J ENGINEERING TO PERFORM INSPECTION
AND PLAN CHECK SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY AND
SENIOR CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000.
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6.9 AWARDED CONTRACT TO ADVANCED APPLIED ENGINEERING,
INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,706 FOR DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION
ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE AREA 4 SLURRY SEAL
AND ASPHALT RUBBER AND AGGREGATE MEMBRANE (ARAM)
PROJECT.
6.10 APPROVED AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BONTERRA CONSULTING IN THE
AMOUNT OF $13,240 FOR PREPARATION OF A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE COMMUNITY AND SENIOR
CENTER PROJECT - and allocated the necessary resources from
General Fund Reserves.
6.13 APPROVED AMENDMENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL POLICY
ADOPTED FEBRUARY 6, 2001 WHICH REDUCED THE
OPERATING HOURS OF LIGHTED ATHLETIC FACILITIES AND
RESTROOMS IN THE CITY'S PARKS IN RESPONSE TO THE
ENERGY CRISIS.
6.14 APPROVED CONTRACT INCREASE TO INLAND EMPIRE STAGES,
INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,000, FOR SENIOR AND ADULT
EXCURSIONS FOR THE 01/02 FISCAL YEAR.
MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR:
6.7 APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
L.A. COUNTY SHERIFF TO COMMIT $120,430 FOR USE OF CALIF.
LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT PURCHASE FUNDS TOWARD
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE L.A. REGIONAL
CRIME INFORMATION SYSTEM (LARCIS).
Following discuss, C/Zirbes moved, C/Herrera seconded to approve
and authorize the Mayor to sign. 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
6.11 RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE LEGISLATION SUBCOMMITTEE:
6.11.1 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2002-10 SUPPORTING
PROPOSITION C ON THE MARCH 5, 2002 LOS
ANGELES COUNTY BALLOT.
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6.11.2 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2002-11 OPPOSING
PROPOSITION 40, THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER,
CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS AND
COASTAL PROTECTION ACT OF 2002.
6.11.3 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2002-12 SUPPORTING
PROPOSITION 42, THE TRAFFIC CONGESTION
IMPROVEMENT ACT.
6.11.4 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2002-13 OPPOSING
AB680 (Steinberg), REALLOCATING SALES TAX AND
STATE REVENUES.
Moved by C/Herrera, seconded by C/Huff to approve the
recommendations and adopt Resolutions No. 2002-10 — 13. 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
6.11.5 RIVERS AND MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY
A. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2002-14 OPPOSING
THE SAN GABRIEL AND LOS ANGELES RIVERS
WATERSHED AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
MPT/O'Connor moved C/Zirbes seconded to adopt Resolution
No. 2002-14 and directed staff to send a letter outlining
concerns to be signed by the Mayor and sent to the 66 cities
affected. 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
B. APPROVED SUPPORT OF AN OPEN RECRUITMENT
FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SAN GABRIEL &
LOWER LOS ANGELES RIVERS & MOUNTAINS
CONSERVANCY - and directed staff to prepare a letter for the
Mayor's signature.
C/Herrera moved C/Huff seconded to approve support of an
open recruitment for the executive director of the San Gabriel
& Lower Los Angeles Rivers & Mountains Conservancy and
directed staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature.
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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
6.12 AWARD OF CONTRACT TO VISION INTERNET PROVIDERS, INC.
FOR REDESIGN OF THE CITY'S WEB SITE ($65,080), AUTHORIZE
EXTENSION OF THE CONTRACT WITH CIVIC RESOURCE
GROUP FOR SERVICES RELATED TO THE WEB SITE REDESIGN
($10,000) AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM THE AIR QUALITY
IMPROVEMENT FUND (AB2766) ($75,080).
Moved by C/Herrera, seconded by C/Huff to 1) award contract to
Vision Internet Providers, Inc.; 2) authorize contract extension to Civic
Resource Group and 3) appropriate funds from the AB2766 Fund.
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
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
8.1 APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS/COMMITTEE MEMBERS
8.1.1 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSIONERS - 5 vacancies.
Andy Lui (Huff)
David Grundy (Zirbes)
Marty Torres (Herrera)
Jeff Hull (O'Connor)
Nancy Lyons (Chang)
Moved by MPT/O'Connor, seconded by C/Zirbes to ratify the
appointments. Motion carried unanimously.
8.1.2 APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS - 5
vacancies.
Steve Nelson (Huff)
Dan Nolan (Zirbes)
Joe Ruzicka (Herrera)
Steve Tye (O'Connor)
Jack Tanaka (Chang)
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Moved by MPT/O'Connor, seconded by C/Huff to ratify. Motion
carried unanimously.
8.1.3 APPOINTMENT OF TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSIONERS - 5 vacancies.
Roland Morris (Huff)
Vinod Kashyap (Zirbes)
Liana Pincher (Herrera)
Arun Virginkar (O'Connor)
Tony Torng (Chang)
Moved by C/Zirbes, duly seconded, without objection, the
appointments were ratified.
MPT/O'Connor asked that all past Commissioners be honored
for their service at the next Council meeting.
8.1.4 APPOINTMENT OF DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS - 4 new seats to be filled
plus 4 vacancies.
Daniel Oaxaca and Andrew Wong
Ray Marwah and Matthew League
Moved by M/Chang, seconded by C/Zirbes to ratify. Motion
carried unanimously.
8.1.5 APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATE TO THE WILDLIFE
CORRIDOR CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ADVISORY
COMMITTEE - 1 vacancy — no appointee at this time.
8.1.6 APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S PUBLIC SAFETY
ADVISORY COMMITTEE - 2 vacancies.
H.K. "Speed" Klinzing and Dr. Jeffrey Lowe
Without objection, the Council concurred to ratify.
8.2 CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE OF VENUE FROM PETERSON
PARK TO PANTERA PARK FOR THE CITY'S BIRTHDAY PARTY.
' Clyde Hennessee believed it was wise to move the event. He asked
the cost of the event and where people would be directed to park.
CSD/Rose responded that the budget for the event is $39,000. There
are 160 parking spaces available at the park, on street parking on
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Pantera Drive adjacent to the park and parking at Pantera Elementary
School. In addition, the two athletic fields at Summitridge Park will be
used for parking and individuals will be shuttled to Pantera Park.
Moved by C/Zirbes, seconded by C/Herrera to approve a change of
venue from Peterson Park to Pantera Park for the City's 13th Birthday
Celebration. 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
8.3 CONSIDERATION OF FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW AT
SYCAMORE CANYON PARK AND APPROPRIATION OF $22,000.
MPT/O'Connor said she wanted approval from the Golf Course and
Calvary Chapel prior to making her decision.
CSD/Rose indicated that staff received a commitment from Calvary
Chapel for parking. In addition, staff was assured that the parking lot
lights would remain on until at least 10:30 p.m.
C/Huff expressed concern about the number of special events working
their way into the City's budget. Overall, he is unable to support a
fireworks show for the reasons he stated last year. While he enjoyed
the event last year, he believed it sends an inconsistent message to
the youth when they are told not to shoot off fireworks.
C/Zirbes definitely favored continuing the annual fireworks event.
Because of the economy and the events of September 11, 2001, such
community events are essential.
Moved by C/Herrera, seconded by MPT/O'Connor to continue the
matter to the March 5th meeting to give staff an opportunity to get a
commitment from the D.B. Golf Course. Motion carried unanimously.
9. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER
COMMENTS:
C/Herrera stated that earlier this evening, a representative of the Sheriffs
Department presented information regarding the proposed community -
policing vehicle. She requested that this matter be placed on the March 5
City Council agenda for consideration. It was her pleasure to attend the D.B.
Chinese Association New Years Celebration last Saturday. The Walnut
Unified School District has budget deficits at the Federal and State levels.
She explained the measures being taken to prevent the loss of as much as
$3 million in next year's budget. If anyone is interested in assisting in this
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' effort, please contact Superintendent Hockwalt or Elizabeth Phen at 595-
1261. The D.B./Walnut students would greatly benefit from citizens' efforts.
C/Huff reiterated his appreciation for the Council's recognition of his work on
the Alameda Corridor East Construction Authority. His wife makes it possible
for him to participate in these events through her support and understanding.
Tomorrow he will travel to Sacramento as Treasurer of the Council of
Governments to meet with local San Gabriel Valley legislators and she will
fill the gap for him in his absence. He explained that while he was out of the
country recently, he was able to log onto the D.B. Web site. The funds that
are specifically allocated for the type of systems that the Council approved
tonight are designed to reduce travel emissions. The emerging technology
will offer even greater services to the community through e -government.
C/Zirbes welcomed C/Huff back from China. He had been very busy the past
couple of weeks with his neighborhood improvement committee and the City
Birthday Party committee meetings. He attended a soccer tournament in
Riverside this weekend that was well attended by a variety of teams from
D.B. He commented on the professional behavior of the D.B. teams and
congratulated Coach Mike Volbrecht whose team took second place in their
age bracket. The Miss D.B. pageant will be held in March at Mt. SAC. He
' thanked residents who submitted quality applications to serve on
commissions. He thanked outgoing commissioners and the re -appointed
commissioners for their continuing service to the City of Diamond Bar.
MPT/O'Connor reported that she and C/Herrera attended the League of
Cities dinner during which the main speaker spoke about biochemical
warfare. The speaker emphasized how difficult it would be to launch a wide-
scale biochemical attack on America. On February 9, she attended the
Council of African-American Parents Cultural Affair at Summitridge Park.
She received many favorable comments about the Council's Black History
Month proclamation and asked her to thank Council Members and staff for
their support. During the celebration, four students of diverse ethnicity were
recognized for their essays. She wished the Chinese community a Happy
"Year of the Horse" New Year. She encouraged everyone to vote in the
March elections. She thanked Mark St. Amant for his service to the Parks &
Recreation Commission. His very talented son works for the City of D.B. and
unfortunately for the Commission, the City has a policy about related
employees and commissioners that caused her to make a very difficult
decision to select an alternate for the commission.
M/Chang said that, in addition to what previous Council Members have
stated, the YMCA is having a fundraising event to support their worthwhile
' programs. This year, the D.B. branch is planning to raise $25,000. He will
act as Chairman of this event and do whatever is possible to bring about a
successful event. He asked for community support. He thanked local motel
operators who participated in a sting that resulted in the arrest of several
suspects who targeted visitors from Asian countries. He recently attended
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the international religious convention of the Om Sakthi Movement in Santa
Monica. He asked for community support for the March 23 Miss D.B.
pageant.
10. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct,
M/Chang adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
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LY DA BURGESS, City Clerk
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