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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/19/2002 Minutes - Regular Meeting[]I 1 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MARCH 19, 2002 CALL TO ORDER: M/Chang called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m. in Room CC -8 of the South Coast Air Quality Management District/Government Building, 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar. Discussion re: Options for Landscaping of Private Property Slopes along Major Boulevards Discussion Regarding' Feasibility of a New Redevelopment Project Area ROLL CALL: Council Members Herrera, Huff, Zirbes, MPT/O'Connor and Mayor Chang. Also present were: James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; Mike Jenkins, City Attorney; David Liu, Public Works Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Linda Magnuson, Finance Director; Lynda Burgess, City Clerk; Kirk Phillips, Assistant Engineer; Ann Lungu, Associate Planner and Todd Stronjy, Sr. Administrative Assistant. Discussion re: Options for Landscaping of Private Property Slopes along Major Boulevard. CSD/Rose reported that the work is difficult and hazardous, He suggested that staff review state codes and legislation to determine whether it is possible to expand Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District No. 38 to place a maintenance easement over some of the priority slopes. Steps toward this end would be to inventory major slopes adjacent to major boulevards for size and condition, determine the level of improvement appropriate for each slope and obtain a conceptual cost estimate for improvement and ongoing maintenance. Ongoing maintenance costs per sq. ft. for one year are estimated to be $1.20 (excluding utility cost). The cost to develop and irrigate one sq. ft. for one year would be approximately $2.13. The cost for one water meter is about $6,260 per meter. Maintenance would be approximately $800,000 per year for one side of the street. He believed that the first step toward formulation of a slope maintenance program is to develop priorities based upon an accurate inventory of the slopes. C/Huff asked if the City could legally maintain private slopes. CA/Jenkins said that one way for the public to assume responsible alternatives would be to obtain City or landscape district easements. Properties would be assessed if a district were established. Either way, the City requires some type of entry to private property. Another possibility is that the City could obtain the property through acquisition as open space. MARCH 19, 2002 PAGE 2 CC STUDY SESSION MPT/O'Connor said that a resident living on D.B. Blvd. south of Goldrush has about 100 ft. of slope. This resident is on fixed income and cannot afford to water the slope. C/Huff said that if the City did only a portion of the maintenance, it would be perceived as doing nothing. CA/Jenkins said that the City would create equity and precedent issues. By setting up a landscape and lighting district, the City would establish a funding mechanism for City or district subsidy for people who are elderly, disabled or low income. C/Huff asked if the City could establish criteria for a matching fund incentive program. CA/Jenkins thought the City could legally establish such a program. MPT/O'Connor asked if CDBG funds could be used for public improvement to which DCM/DeStefano responded that such funding is not typically used for this type of landscape effort — they are typically used for health and safety issues. If these funds could be used for landscaping -- properties, they would have to meet low and moderate -income qualifications. C/Zirbes agreed that slope maintenance is an ongoing problem. On the north side of D.B. Blvd. between Mountain Laurel and Montefino, there are many homes that stop against a common wall with an area between the wall and the street. Some homeowners maintain those areas while others do not. Further north on D.B. Blvd. at Lorbeer, homeowners in that area also sporadically maintain their homes as well. He recommended that the City first look at what ordinances are available regarding landscape maintenance in all areas of the City. DCM/DeStefano said that with respect to code enforcement, staff took the ordinance change to mean that these areas needed to be properly landscaped. However, there is no detail as to what "landscape" actually means. Some cities have created standards in accordance with what the community believes to be appropriate for the area. It is helpful information for the public to understand what is required from a code enforcement issue. C/Zirbes thought that, at a minimum, weeds should be kept to a manageable level and people should be encouraged to display a certain image and allow for a funding mechanism for low and moderate income housing. 1 1 1 MARCH 19, 2002 PAGE 3 CC STUDY SESSION MPT/O'Connor said that the homeowner she referred to earlier has the weeds removed each year. However, she does not have the funds to maintain the property beyond weed removal. She believed that it would help to inform the homeowners that they are responsible for maintaining their slopes. C/Zirbes agreed and thought that the City could take a look at the situation a year after homeowners were informed about the need to keep their slopes maintained. He thought that the notification should include some standards. Staff could propose standards to Council for consideration. C/Huff liked the idea of setting standards and creating a palate of desired vegetation. This would put additional stress on code enforcement that may necessitate hiring an additional code enforcement officer. He agreed with MPT/O'Connor that the City should launch an educational program to inform the residents about what is expected. He thought that non-profit organizations could be encouraged to volunteer to help people who can't maintain their slopes. He would be disinclined to form a district or create easements because of the logistics. He would prefer to seek voluntary compliance. In the future, if voluntary compliance does not work, then the City could look at creating a tighter regimen of compliance. C/Herrera said she is uncertain whether residents would approve a $60 per year assessment even though they would prefer better appearing slopes. CSD/Rose agreed with M/Chang that a reasonable first step would be for staff to review the Municipal Code and determine a somewhat higher standard for slope maintenance. C/Herrera liked DCM/DeStefano's suggestion to send brochures to residents advising them of the plan. M/Chang thanked CSD/Rose for his thoughtful consideration about this matter and his report to Council. Discussion Regarding Feasibility of a New Redevelopment Project Area DCM/DeStefano stated that the City's consultant, A.C. Lazzaretto & Associates, determined that there is continuing deterioration in certain portions of the City. Some shopping centers are worse off than they were in 1997 when a project area was first created and some shopping centers are better. There is evidence of deterioration in certain shopping centers, evidence of lack of attention by property owners and property management companies, lack of financial investment in some shopping centers and high vacancy rates. In addition to commercial areas, there MARCH 19, 2002 PAGE 4 CC STUDY SESSION are concerns regarding deterioration in some residential areas. Some older areas of town tend to indicate a lack of investment and loss of interest in maintenance, etc. A possibility in dealing with these issues is the creation of a new redevelopment project area. Andrew and Dominic Lazzaretto were engaged to look at D.B. in detail, review the documents surrounding the 1997 effort, review the court case and provide a report to Council with respect to those findings. Further, staff asked that an area of approximately 30 existing parcels located between Golden Springs Dr. and the SR 60 on both sides of D.B. Blvd. (the Von's-Kmart area) be considered for a specific project area. Andrew Lazzaretto concluded that with such a limited area, the feasibility of financing and sustaining a viable redevelopment project area in D.B. is very low. He recommended that in lieu of pursuing the goal of forming a redevelopment project area, that the City continue to work with the current property owners to explore alternate ways to solve the problems that exist in the older commercial areas of the City. DCM/DeStefano asked Council for direction. M/Chang felt that this was a very important issue and that Council should -- move forward to request a proposal. He further recommended that CA/Jenkins provide information regarding potential methods for obtaining approval for a redevelopment project area. C/Zirbes said that, based upon Mr. Lazzaretto's report, he was concerned about the challenge of creating even a small project area that would be economically feasible to achieve success. Based upon the fact that the original project area was successfully challenged in court, is it feasible that additional studies would provide success. He recommended that Council consider growing the project area to include residential along with the commercial area. He questioned whether a proposal would stand up to the legal challenges. C/Herrera did not favor adding residential. However, to extend the project area, perhaps the Council could consider extending the area down D.B. Blvd. toward Temple Ave., stopping at Highland and the center that houses Oak Tree Lanes. She hated to give up on economic development because it is important to D.B. C/Huff said that he was not in favor of incorporating residential properties. He agreed with C/Herrera about extending the project area consideration to incorporate the center that houses Oak Tree Lanes. MPT/O'Connor was not in favor of moving forward. 1 1 MARCH 19, 2002 PAGE 5 CC STUDY SESSION C/Herrera asked staff to give Council the cost of providing a blight assessment. Depending on the cost, Council could then decide whether or not to proceed. M/Chang said his proposal was not to spend the money but to decide whether to pursue the study based upon the cost. He agreed with C/Herrera that the City can not afford to give up the economic development tool. Surrounding cities have this type of tool. The majority of residents question why D.B. does not have economic development and cannot afford to build a community center. Other cities have used economic development to build their community centers. D.B. is forced to use its reserves to build a community center. Council Members concurred to direct staff to bring back cost estimates for a blight area study and financial feasibility study for the area along D.B. Blvd. from Golden Springs to Highland Valley for Council's consideration. ADJOURNMENT: p.m. ATTEST: Wen Mayor Chang adjourned the Study Session at 6:34 4LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk 1 J MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MARCH 19, 2002 STUDY SESSION: 5:10 p.m., AQMD/Government Center Room CC 8. • Discussion re: Options for Landscaping of Private Property Slopes along Major Boulevards • Discussion Regarding Feasibility of a New Redevelopment Project Area ADJOURNED STUDY SESSION: 6:34 p.m. CLOSED SESSION: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: None 6:45 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor ROLL CALL: Council Members Herrera, Huff, Zirbes, Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor, Mayor Chang i Also present were: Jame DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; Mike Jenkins, City Attorney; David Lid,, Public Works Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Linda Magnuson, Finance Director and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: DCM/DeStefano asked that the Redevelopment Agency Agenda for this evening be removed in its entirety and moved to the April 2, 2002 meeting, the annual meeting date. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS: 1.1 Proclaimed March 23-29, 2002 as "Safe Communities Week." '.. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: DCMIDeStefano reported that staff recently received notice that Lanterman Developmental Center will conduct a tabletop disaster drill on Tuesday, March 26, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. At 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon, sirens and horns will be sounded to commence and conclude their portion of the statewide event. Notices were sent to members of the City's Lanterman Monitoring Committee and notice will be displayed on Channel 17. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Rick Richmond, Chief Executive Officer, Alameda Corridor East Construction Authority, discussed the relationship between the ACE project MARCH 19, 2002 PAGE 2 CITY COUNCIL and the recent rate increase put into effect by the Walnut Valley Water District. Allen Wilson complained because the fines levied against the energy consultants who did not file Conflict of Interest Statements during the energy crisis have to be paid by the taxpayers. Jack Tanaka advised the public that the Breakfast Lions Club drum concert would be held at DBHS on Sunday, April 7. Betts Griffone, President, D.B. Friends of the Library, invited residents to participate in the Friends of the Library Annual Wine Tasting Soiree on April 28 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Shilo Hilltop Suites. Dick Farrell said that some cities such as Paris, Rome, Florence, Madrid and others age well. D.B. is an aging city that has not acquired a patina and no longer exhibits charm. This City is deteriorating. He encouraged Council and residents to support the upcoming initiatives for the betterment of the community. 4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT: M/Chang said that one of the Council's objectives is to keep the City well maintained. As a result, the Neighborhood Improvement subcommittee was recently formed to entertain ideas and solutions for improving the aesthetics of D.B. 5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 5.1 DIAMOND BAR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MEETING - March 21, 2002 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD/Government Center Room CC -8, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.2 10th ANNUAL CITY OF DIAMOND BAR YOUTH TRACK MEET March 23, Walnut High School Track, 400 Pierre Rd., Walnut. Participant Parade begins at 8:20 a.m. with the first race beginning at 9:00 a.m. 5.3 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - March 28, 2002 - 7:00 p.m., SCAQMD/Government Center Hearing Board Room, 21865 E. Copley Dr. 5.4 19th ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT — March 30, 2002 - Co-sponsored by the D.B. Breakfast Lions Club and the City, Summitridge Park, 1425 Summitridge Dr. The hunt begins at 10:00 a.m. 5.5 CITY COUNCIL MEETING —April 2, 2002 —6:30 p.m., 1 H 19, 2002 PAGE 3 CITY COUNCIL AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by C/Huff, seconded by C/Zirbes 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: COUNCILMEMBERS - None 6.1 APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 6.1.1 Study Session of March 5, 2002 - As submitted. 6.1.2 Regular Meeting of March 5, 2002 - As submitted. 6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - February 12, 2002. 6.3 RECEIVED AND FILED PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES — January 24, 2002. 6.4 RECEIVED AND FILED TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES - January 10, 2002. 6.5 APPROVED VOUCHER REGISTER - dated March 19, 2002 in the amount of $1,061,958.15 (MPT/O'Connor abstained from approval of P.O. 11013 in the amount of $5,716.63 due to a potential conflict of interest relating to the Lanterman Forensic Expansion Project). 6.6 EXONERATED SURETY BONDS (FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE AND LABOR AND MATERIALS) POSTED BY STANDARD PACIFIC HOMES FOR COMPLETION OF STREET AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACTS 32400, 52203, 52204 AND 52228 - Bond Nos. 111 4160 9146 in the amount of $135,919; 111 3331 7658 in the amount of $98,169; 111 3331 7674 in the amount of $269,239 and 111 1940 5360 in the amount of $484,023. 6.7 APPROVED NOTICES OF COMPLETION: 6.7.1 AREA 3 SLURRY SEAL PERFORMED BY PAVEMENT COATINGS COMPANY — authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion and release any retention amount thirty- five days after the recordation date. MARCH 19, 2002 PAGE 4 CITY COUNCIL 6.7.2 CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE AND IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENTS AT PETERSON PARK PERFORMED BY GREEN GIANT LANDSCAPE - authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion, release any retention amount thirty- five days after the recordation date; and approved a C.I.P. budget transfer of $17,582 for final project cost of $297,582. 6.7.3 CONSTRUCTION OF LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS ON PARKWAY MEDIANS ALONG GOLDEN SPRINGS DR. AND ON SUNSET CROSSING RD. PERFORMED BY MEGA WAY ENTERPRISES — authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion and release any retention amount thirty-five days after the recordation date. 6.8 APPROVED CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH DMC DESIGN GROUP FOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES FOR PETERSON PARK DRAINAGE AND IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FROM $14,100 TO $16,523. 6.9 RECEIVED AND FILED REPORT ON FRANCHISE FEES AND OTHER CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH ADELPHIA. 6.10 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2002-21 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR ALL AVAILABLE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AND USED OIL RECYCLING GRANTS OFFERED BY THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD. 6.11 AWARDED CONTRACT TO P&D CONSULTANTS FOR ON-GOING WATER CONSERVATION AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES IN AN ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $48,540 PLUS 20% OF VERIFIED WATER -COST SAVINGS. 6.12 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2002-22 AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR 50% GRANT FOR TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES. 6.13 AUTHORIZED EXCEEDING THE CITY MANAGER'S PURCHASE AUTHORITY FOR OFFICE SUPPLIES FROM BOISE CASCADE IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 FOR FY 01-02. 6.14 APPROVED MID -YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENT. 6.15 AWARDED CONTRACT TO BONTERRA CONSULTING TO u C 1 RCH 19, 2002 PAGE 5 CITY COUNCIL PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR PROPOSED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 53430, DIAMOND ROAD COMPANY, LLC/STANLEY CHUNG IN THE AMOUNT OF $117,220 WITH A CONTINGENCY OF $23,444 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT OF $140,664. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7.1 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 04 (2002) DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2001-04 PERTAINING TO ALLOWED TEMPORARY USES OF PROPERTY. MPT/O'Connor asked that letters be sent to all youth organizations advising them that "garage" type sales would not be allowed in the Kmart parking lot according to this ordinance. M/Chang declared the Public Hearing open. There being no testimony offered, M/Chang closed the Public Hearing. Moved by C/Zirbes, seconded by C/Herrera to approve first reading by title only and waive full reading of Ordinance No. 04(2002). 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 COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: 8.1 CONSIDERATION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PROPOSED SUMMITRIDGE COMMUNITY AND SENIOR CENTER PROJECT. (Continued from March 5, 2002) There was no one present who wished to speak on this matter. Moved by M/Chang, seconded by C/Zirbes to approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the proposed Summitridge Community and Senior Center Project. 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 MARCH 19, 2002 PAGE 6 CITY COUNCIL 8.2 CONSIDERATION RE: SETTING PRIORITIES FOR SPECIAL EVENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003. Moved by C/Huff, seconded by C/Herrera to approve the special events schedule listed in the staff report for FY 02/03 for a total cost of approximately $133,000 and an estimated revenue of $14,000 and reducing the number of Concerts in the Park to six. 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 9. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS/ COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS: C/Zirbes said that during the past week he received numerous telephone calls and e-mails regarding the "no parking on street sweeping day" matter. He thanked everyone for participating. For those who still have questions, contact a City Council or staff member. He further stated that economic development is a vital and key issue for D.B. During the past two weeks, he worked with the Ralph's Market folks regarding their Country Hills Towne Center location. Ralph's conducted a feasibility study that resulted in no expansion in D.B. However, they will now allow a competitor to occupy the site. With Ralph's permission, the City has been actively marketing the center. Von's is currently analyzing the site and potential business opportunity and the Council is hoping for a positive outcome. He stated that he would be meeting with Albertson's on March 21 to discuss the possibility of expanding to that location. He is currently pursuing other markets about locating in the center. He thanked staff and DCM/DeStefano for their assistance. He also thanked C/Huff and M/Chang for everything they accomplished on their trip to Washington D.C. He announced that the Miss D.B. pageant would be held March 22, at 7:00 p.m. at Mt. SAC. C/Herrera reported that various staff and Council Members have spoken with Trader Joe's many times. Trader Joe's does not feel that D.B. and the surrounding area has enough households to support locating a store locally. The State Lanterman meeting is scheduled for April 18 at the Walnut Senior Center at 7:00 p.m. However, there is potential for delay once again. C/Huff traveled to Washington D.C. to attend a transportation conference as Vice President of Foothill Transit. While there, he and Mayor Chang used the opportunity to lobby legislators for federal funding. Whether or not the lobby was successful will be revealed when cost appropriations are handed down. MPT/O'Connor attended the City's first Arbor Day celebration sponsored by n D MARCH 19, 2002 PAGE 7 CITY COUNCIL Parks and Recreation. The event was well attended and a sycamore tree was planted at Pantera Park during the festivities. Three Community Foundation members held a telephonic conference with the City's grant writer and discovered that the Foundation has a tough road ahead with respect to obtaining grant funding. On March 9, she attended the D.B. Chinese Senior Club meeting at Heritage Park. Staff members were present in an attempt to sign people up for the Dial -A -Ride program. Fortunately, Mrs. Wen Chang assisted in the effort. She and C/Zirbes attended the Little League opening game during which C/Zirbes threw the first ball. Senator Margett also attended. That evening, she attended an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Richmond Choy. She attended the Chamber's ribbon -cutting ceremonies for the opening of American General Finance located adjacent to the Acapulco Restaurant. She, M/Chang and DCM/DeStefano traveled to Sacramento on Wednesday to attend an appreciation dinner for the City's lobbyists. While there, the group met with Senator Margett and Assembly Member Pacheco to ask for funding to assist with the community center and Proposition 40 funds. On Friday, the Sheriffs Department conducted a safety checkpoint on Golden Springs Dr. in front of L.A. Fitness. Approximately 1200 vehicles passed through the checkpoint in a five-hour period. The individual who has been placing flyers on vehicles to let people know about the "no parking on street sweeping days" has unwittingly done the City a great service by alerting residence to the situation. People who have questions should call a Council or staff member to get accurate information. She stated that she had received a threatening letter that she turned over to the Sheriff's Department. M/Chang announced that the L.A. Fire Department would host "Operation Homeland." He asked the Assistant Fire Chief to explain the event. M/Chang then spoke about his attendance at the League of Cities conference in Washington D.C. The concerns addressed were "Homeland Security" and federal support for critical municipality programs. The League requested that the allocation formula for CDBG funding not be changed. Local communities are concerned about the effect of the $50 million budget reduction. He asked staff to remain vigilant when it comes to use of CDBG funds. The entire nation faces water shortages and the League asked the federal government to commit to the investment of the water infrastructure to prevent future shortages. Additionally, the League asked the administration to foster a stimulus plan for the economy. The League continues to discuss the loss of remote sales tax for catalogues and Internet purchases. Sales tax contributes about 30% to city government revenue nationwide. The League is also asking for local control over public right of way use fees to help improve the quality of life at the local level. While in Washington, he visited the offices of Senators Feinstein and Boxer and Congressman Miller. Among issues discussed were the Four Corners SR 57/60 interchange and grade separation project and the bypass corridor MARCH 19, 2002 PAGE 8 CITY COUNCIL project. They also spoke about the possibility of federal assistance for the community center/library project and the ongoing zip code problem. One of the problems with the current post office is the lack of space. M&H Properties indicated an interest in discussing the possibility of locating a larger (25,000 sq. ft.) postal facility at the Country Hills Towne Center at a very attractive rental rate. Council is proactively pursuing this matter. He met the governmental affairs manager for Adelphia at a recent event and mentioned the ongoing broadcasting problems experienced by the City. The gentleman asked for two weeks to resolve the problem. Further, he met the Mayor of Porterville when he was in Washington, D.C. who stated that his community was happy to have helped resolved the Lanterman issue. Porterville is pleased to have forensic patients at their facility because the center is the foundation of their economy. M/Chang then commended staff for their good service to the D.B. Chinese Association's Senior Club. He congratulated Western University of Medical Sciences in Pomona on receiving funding for construction of their facility. This is the only occasion in which a veterinary school has been granted funding in the past 20 years in the U.S. This will be the second veterinary school in California. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, M/Chang adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m. LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk ATTEST: