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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
SEPTEMBER 16, 2003
STUDY SESSION: Mayor Herrera called the Study Session to or er at
5:38 p.m. in Room CC -8 of the South Coast Air Quality Management
District/Government Center, 21865 E. Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA.
Present: Council Members Chang, O'Connor, irbes, ayor
Pro Tem/Huff and Mayor Herrera
Also present were: Linda Lowry, City Manager; Mike
Attorney; Jim DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; David Doyle
Manager; David Liu, Public Works Director; Bob Rose, Comm
Director; Lynda Burgess, City Clerk; Fred Alamolholda, Senior
Lungu, Associate Planner; Sharon Gomez, Senior Management A
Arevalo, Sr. Management Analyst; Kim Crews, Senior Managc
Linda Smith, Sr. Management Analyst and Jim Clarke, Consultant.
Public Comments: None Offered.
► DISCUSSION REGARDING LANDSCAPE MAINTE
SLOPES
AssocP/Lungu presented staff's report.
C/Zirbes said he would be more comfortable if the languat
up to specifically identify that the City wants slopes to be i
suggest how residents could proceed. For instance, he tt
City could produce a brochure identifying types of plant
would abate weed growth. He further suggested that at
Council could consider a small matching program to help pi
plant materials for slope maintenance.
MPT/Huff concurred with C/Zirbes, saying that he m
concerned about the cost burden to the homeowners. Pi
could require green for new homeowners and proceed
current homeowners. In that way, current and long-tim
would not be penalized or expected to clean up native veg
taken overtaken the slope. He liked the way the City
objectifies their amendment, requiring vegetation to be
said he liked Claremont's matching program. Without a
agency, the City could perhaps find a way to set up a fun
residents.
C/O'Connor spoke about a major slope that the resident
to maintain. She said the resident knows what needs to b
an irrigation system in place but cannot afford to purchas(
cannot afford to water the plants. She said the slopes a
Homes are natural and asked if the City is saying that tl
have to maintain those natural areas at a 12 -inch height?
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would like to see the City maintain these standards. She thought Pulte
Homes is a terrible example and that Sycamore Canyon is another
example. She felt that if the City can't fix its slopes why would it expect
residents to fix their slopes and that if residents kept slopes safe from fire
and erosion that should be sufficient. She said that slopes along
Pathfinder are a good example of what could be done; however,
association dues pay for the maintenance of those slopes. Should the
entire City be included with homeowners paying, say $100 a year, for
slope maintenance?
C/Chang felt that many of the slopes along major boulevards were too
steep and too large for residents to be properly maintained. When the
slope maintenance ordinance was adopted, he said that many sections of
the City were not included and that is why the City has a problem today.
CSD/Rose explained that if C/Chang was referring to the Lighting and
Landscape Maintenance Districts, they were set up as new neighborhoods
were developed.
C/Chang felt it would be a burden for many residents to install irrigation
systems and plant materials. He said he did not want to make a decision
at this time about whether to initiate a citywide district or manage slopes
on a case-by-case basis.
C/O'Connor suggested that the City plant cypress trees along D.B. Blvd.
to mask the hillside.
M/Herrera explained that C/Zirbes is seeking additional information from
San Dimas.
C/Zirbes felt the Council should move forward.
DCM/DeStefano summarized Council's discussion:
To insure that new homes are immediately greened up;
That there be a program to deal with existing residences with a
possible combination of green and native brown on the property;
and
That staff look into the possibility of a program to assist
homeowners. He suggested that staff prepare materials for the
October 7 study session based upon Council's direction.
C/Zirbes asked staff to look into preparing an educational brochure to aid
residents and have it available at City Hall and on-line.
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DCM/DeStefano asked Council what percent of slope Cc
consider for vegetation — 10% or some other figure? The
%. Based upon D.B.'s topography and Council's
recommended 10%.
► PUBLIC COMMENTS: None Offered.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to cond
adjourned the Study Session to the regular meeting at 6:18 p.m.
LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 7th day of
CAROL HERRERA, MAYOR
DY SE$SION
icil Warded to
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Xussiori, he
t, M/H�rrera
, 2003.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
SEPTEMBER 16, 2003
STUDY SESSION: M/Herrera called the Study Ses ion to oder at
5:38 p.m. in Room CC -8, South Coast Air Quality Management s trict, 21 65 E.
Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA.
Present: Council Members Chang, O'Connor, 2 irbes,
Mayor Pro Tem Huff and Mayor Carol Herrera.
Also Present were: Linda Lowry, City Manager; Mike Jenkin , City
Attorney; Jim DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; David Doyle, Depu City Manager;
David Liu, Public Works Director, Bob Rose, Community Services )irector; Lynda
Burgess, City Clerk; Fred Alamolholda, Senior Engineer; Ann Lu Igu, Associate
Planner; Sharon Gomez, Senior Management Analyst, Teres t Areval , Sr.
Management Analyst; Kim Crews, Senior Management Analyst Linda mith,
Development Services Assistant, and Jim Clarke, Consultant.
00. DISCUSSION REGARDING LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE
SLOPES
Public Comments
RECESSED STUDY SESSION: M/Herrera recessed the Study
p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: M/Herrera called the meeting to
in the Auditorium of the South Coast Air Quality Management I
Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
Ph.D., Islamic Education Center.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led
The Invocation was given by Ah
ROLL CALL: Council Members Chang,
Mayor Pro Tem Huff and Mayor Herrera.
sion at :18
,rat 6AC p.m.
ict, 218 (5 E.
y M/Herrera.
iad H. akr,
nor, Zi bes,
Also present were: Linda Lowry, City Manager; Mike Jenkins, City
Attorney; David Doyle, Deputy City Manager; James DeStefano, Deputy City
Manager; David Liu, Public Works Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director
and Lynda Burgess, City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: CM/Lowry announced that D.B. rece ved an a
of funding from the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy in excess Df $124,
Therefore, Agenda Item 6.10, Application for Grant Funds from the Recreati
Trails Program for the Sycamore Canyon Park Trails Project, should be withdi
from the agenda.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 PAGE 2 CITY COUNCIL
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH:
1.1 Presented City Tile to Tim Foster, owner, Grand Mobile, as Business of the
Month September 2003; and displayed video.
2. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: CM/Lowry reported
that staff recently commenced the Youth Master Plan process. SMA/Crews
presented staff's report. A Youth Focus Group is slated for Wednesday, November
12 and a Community Workshop will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2004. The
telephone survey will be conducted during the month of November and the Attitudes
and Behaviors survey for grades 6-12 will take place during October and November.
The Committee members expressed their appreciation to the Council for having the
insight and initiative to embark on this very worthwhile project.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Nancy Lyons, Friends of the Library, reminded
residents that "Read Together Diamond Bar Program" would take place in October.
The community will read "Holes." She thanked the City for their support of the
program. Among the many activities scheduled, the kickoff 5K walk/run takes place
on the morning of October 4 followed by a bike race for ages 8-18 and a 5K
walk/race.
Aziz Ansari reported that Jack Tanaka's campaign banner was stolen from Mr.
Ansari's property and felt that Council and candidates should take note of the
occurrence.
Jack Tanaka reported that his campaign banner was stolen from private property.
Marie Buckland wanted to know why Chairman Mr. Zirbes' name was not on a flyer
regarding a sports complex survey distributed at an event attended by three Council
Members.
Mary Matson asked how much the special election could cost the City of D.B. if Mr.
Huff was elected to the City Council this year and then elected to the State
Assembly next year.
Steve Tye said he fully supported Mrs. Ansari's urging for a clean, above -board
election campaign this year. He felt that no one should be subjected to what Mrs.
Ansari was subjected to two years ago. Further, he said that the offending party is
known and that he has urged all Council Members to distance themselves from that
individual. He asked "what does the community do when the force of divisive politics
is internal? We have to expose it for what it is, even if it costs us personally." He
shared with the Council a copy of a letter that CIO'Connor sent to him requesting he
add his name to it for publication just before the election. He said that last Friday,
he called to personally discuss the letter content with C/O'Connor. Would it actually
cost $50,000? Would a special election truly be needed? He urged C/O'Connor to
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have nothing to do with the letter and said he would have nothing
to do
th the
letter. He felt that the letter is unnecessary, unproductive and divisi
e. He indicated
that C/O'Connor let him know that she would be reconsidering her
appointry
ent of
him to the Planning Commission and hung up on him. He explained
that whil
he is
C/O'Connor's appointment to the Planning Commission, he serves the
COMML
nity of
D.B.--a privilege he takes seriously. He said It is a responsibility he
has executed
with distinction and integrity for six years on the Planning Comm
ssion an
J four
years prior to that on the Parks and Recreation Commission. He ex
laimed t
iat he
would not be a part of the politics of divisiveness initiated by any individual
for
any
reason. He urged all candidates and supporters of candidates
to cominit
to
campaigning on real issues for the improvement of D.B.
4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS: CM/Lowry explainE
d that special
elections could cost the City between $38,000 and $50,000.
M/Herrera explained that some cities have made appointments to
fill un -e
Aired
terms until the next regularly scheduled election. If a vacancy occurs
in January
2005 there would be an election in November 2005.
CA/Jenkins responded that references made to preparation and d
stributior
of a
flyer contained the names of the mayor and mayor pro tem. Concern
has
:)een
raised as to whether or not the participation by three members of
the Cour
cil in
connection with the distribution of the flyer has created a problem ur
der the Brown
Act. There is always cause for concern when a majority of COL
ncil Merr
bers
participate together with even a minimal level of communication or inv
Ivement
in an
activity outside a Council meeting — an activity that appears to be an
official activity
of the City. At best, there is a perception of impropriety and at worse
a violation
of
the Brown Act. He reminded Council Members that the serial meetir
g prohibitions
contained in the Brown Act can often be at odds with the normal
inclination
of
members to communicate or coordinate with colleagues outside
Nonetheless, care must always be taken to avoid communications
of meet
ngs.
am
of the Council however natural they might seem, that result in some
ng a ma
action t
ority
at is
arguably within the Council's jurisdiction. In this instance, his view
is that
what
occurred may be cured by the Council addressing the issue of a cominunity
in
survey
an open meeting as part of the Council's discussion of the work ofhe
task force
to openly discuss the necessity or propriety of preparing a communi
survey.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MEETING —September 18,200 —7:00 .m.,
Government Center/SCAQMD Room CC -8,21865 E. Copley Dr. — Cance -led
due to anticipated lack of quorum.
5.2 YOUTH MASTER PLAN STAKEHOLDERS MEETING — Septe ber20, 2 03
— 9:00 a.m., Heritage Park Community Center, 2900 S. Brea Canvon R
SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 PAGE 4 CITY COUNCIL
5.3 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING — September 23, 2003 — 7:00 p.m.,
Government Center/SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
5.4 GERNDAL/ADEL NEIGHBORHOD MEETING WITH CALTRANS —
September 24,2003-6:30 p.m., Government/SCAQMD, Room CC -6,21865
E. Copley Dr.
5.5 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING — September 25,
2003,7:00 p.m., Government Center/SCAQMD Hearing Board Room, 21865
E. Copley Dr.
5.6 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE — October 3, 2003, 7:00 p.m.,
Walnut/Diamond Bar Sheriff's Station, 21895 E. Valley Boulevard, Walnut
5.7 CITY COUNCIL MEETING — October 7, 2003 — 6:30 p.m., Government
CenterlSCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 E. Copley Dr.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by C/Zirbes, seconded by MPT/Huff to
approve the Consent Calendar as presented excluding Item 6.10. Motion carried by
the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, O'Connor, Zirbes, MPT/Huff,
M/Herrera
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
6.1 RECEIVED AND FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES — Regular
Meeting of August 12, 2003 and Adjourned Regular Meeting of August 13,
2003.
6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
MINUTES — Regular Meeting of August 14, 2003.
6.3 RECEIVED AND FILED PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES — Regular Meeting of July 24, 2003.
6.4 APPROVED WARRANT REGISTERS dated September 4, 2003, and
September 11, 2003, in the amount of $1,724,280.36 with C/O'Connor voting
"NO" on approval of P.O. No. 13429.
6.5 REJECTED CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES:
6.5.1 Filed by Carlos De La Roca September 2, 2003.
6.5.2 Filed by Amy Wang January 6, 2003.
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6.6 ALLOCATED $587,000 FROM UNAPPROPRIATED PROPOSITI N C
FUND BALANCE; AWARDED A CONTRACT FOR THE TR FFIC SI NAL
MODIFICATION PROJECT AT GRAND AVENUE/SHOTGU 4 LANE, 3REA
CANYON ROAD/LYCOMING STREET, AND GOLDEN SPRINGS
DRIVE/BALLENA DRIVE, TO MOORE ELECTRICAL CONTI 1ACTING, INC.
IN THE AMOUNT OF $510,321, AND AUTHORIZEDA C NTING NCY
AMOUNT OF $76,679 FOR CHANGE ORDERS TO BE "PROVED BY
THE CITY MANAGER, FOR A TOTAL AUTHORIZATION AMOUNT OF
$587,000.
6.7 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2003-53 APPROVIN MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION (ND 2003-04) FOR THE PROP SED
SUMMITRIDGE LIBRARY PROJECT.
6.8 ALLOCATED $23,000 FROM UNAPPROPRIATED PR
DP C f
7UND
BALANCE AND AWARDED CONTRACT AMENDMENT WIT
A WARREN
C.
SIECKE FOR DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
GOLDEN
SPRINGS DRIVE AT ADEL STREET AND AT HIGH KNOB R
AD TRAFFIC
SIGNALS PROJECTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,200, ANDAUTHORIZED
A
CONTINGENCY AMOUNT OF $6,800 FOR CHANGE ORDERS
TO
BE
APPROVED BY THE CITY MANAGER, FOR A TOTAL AU
HORIZA
ION
OF $23,000.
6.9 APPROVED AMENDMENT #2 TO EXTEND THE CONTRAC
WITH WEST
COAST ARBORISTS FOR CITYWIDE TREE MAINTENANCE
AND
PLANING SERVICES IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
=OR 2003/04
FISCAL YEAR IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $215,0
0.
6.10 RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -XX APPROVING THE APPLICATION
FOR GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAV
FOR
THE
SYCAMORE CANYON PARK TRAILS PROJECT— withdrawn
from agenda.
6.11 APPROVED SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE ND.
02(2)03)
RELATING TO A DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT PE
TAININ
TO
SETBACK REGULATIONS, DRIVEWAYS AND SITE ACCESS,
T
3EE
PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION, RESIDENTIAL ACCESSORY
STRUCTURES, SECOND UNITS, TELECOMMUNICATION
FACILII
IES
AND LEGAL NON -CONFORMING STRUCTURES.
6.12 APPROVED AN AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2003-04 GIOMMUN
ITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM 1N THE
MOUN
OF
$10,000 TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE "PAINT THE TOWN"
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
PROJECT.
None
SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 PAGE 6 CITY COUNCIL
8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
8.1 APPOINTED PLANNING COMMISSIONER TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM
VACANCY.
M/Herrera moved, MPT/Huff seconded, to appoint Osman Wei to complete
the un -expired term of former Planning Commissioner Joseph Ruzicka.
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, O'Connor, Zirbes, MPT/Huff,
MlHerrera
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
8.2 APPROVED FIRST READING AND WAIVED FULL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 03(2003) ENTITLED, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
DIAMOND BAR PREFERENTIAL PARKING DISTRICT NUMBER ONE TO
ESTABLISH PREFERENTIAL PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON SUNBRIGHT
DRIVE AND WHITE STAR DRIVE AND AMENDING THE DIAMOND BAR
MUNICIPAL CODE ACCORDINGLY.
Jeanette Shapiro, 1945 White Star Dr., said she did not believe there was a
problem on her street and that never had a problem parking in front of her
house. She noted that the only night the street is crowded was graduation
night. Before the permit parking, however, she said that students parked on
the street and there was a problem prior to that time. She wondered if
anyone had surveyed the street to see how many cars were actually parked
in front of homes.
MlHerrera explained that there are problems at the end of the street. A
number of residents are unable to park in front of their homes.
MPT/Huff moved, C/Chang seconded, to approve First Reading and waive
full reading of Ordinance No. 03(2003).
C/Zirbes wondered if the high school could encourage students through
incentives to carpool.
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, O'Connor, Zirbes, MPT/Huff
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSTAIN:
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Herrera
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
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8.3 FORMATION OFSPORTS COMPLEX TASK FORCE.
M/Herrera explained that as Chairperson, C/Zirbes would be
working
with
staff to appoint community members to serve on the Task
orce. Ftirther,
C/Zirbes is charged with coordinating information and data 1
vith the goal
of
bringing the information back to the Council for consideratio
1.
M/Herrera moved, MPT/Huff seconded, to approve the concept
Task Force as outlined in staff's report.
of forming
a
C/O'Connor asked if the different organizations be the oties
to appoint
someone to be member of the Task force or will Chairman Zi
bes look
at the
membership of the organization and select one?
C/Zirbes responded that he would probably be asking fort the
chairman
or
president of the organization unless they're busy and they
might have
a
betterf representative that could be utilized on the Task Force.
M/Herrera explained to C/O'Connor that she and C/Zirbes
are thE
two
appointees to the task force. She further explained that she
would appoint
Steve Tye and Dan Nolan from the Planning Commission and
Dave Gr
ndy
and Marty Torres from the Parks and Recreation Commissio
.
C/O'Connor asked if the individual Commissions had to
appointments from Council. CA/Jenkins responded "no." He
approvr=
the
accordance with the Brown Act, the Task Force meetings WOL
agreed #
Id be not
at in
ced.
MPT/Huff felt that attention to potential Brown Act violations Would
not
been a consideration except for election season and that the p
ocess sh
ave
uld
not be tainted by election rhetoric.
C/Zirbes said that when he joined the Council, one of its
consider creation of a sports complex and as a parent and cor
with an interest in youth and sports, he felt compelled I
possibility. This task force was created to provide informati
Council for their ultimate consideration. Council unanimously
as a goal of pursuit for this fiscal year.
M/Herrera stated that this task force is part of an overall m
City of D.B.
Dais wa to
irned cit zen
Pursue the
to the City
)proved this
plan forlthe
Motion to approve the concept of forming a Task Force, as outlined in st,
report, carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Chang, O'Connor, Zirbe , MPT/H
M/Herrera
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
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MlHerrera appointed Steve Tye and Dan Nolan, representatives from the
Planning Commission.
MlHerrera appointed Dave Grundy and Marty Torres, representatives from
the Parks and Recreation Commission.
8.4 CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL GOAL: CODE OF ETHICS
M/Herrera reported that the Ethics Subcommittee consisting of MlHerrera
and MPT/Huff continues to work with staff to review policies and procedures
and will offer a report when the preparation is concluded.
9. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS.
CIO'Connor reported on the Youth Master Plan committee meeting. The
stakeholders' meeting is slated for September 20 at 9:00 a.m. at Heritage Park. She
attended the League of Cities Conference in Sacramento. She stated she did not
write the letter presented by an earlier speaker. She would be happy to discuss any
concerns that residents may have.
C/Chang stated that all five Council Members attended the Gerndal/Adel
Neighborhood meeting with CalTrans. He thanked the participants for their concern
and suggestions and staff for their input. He attended the AYSO photo opportunity
and commended them on their citizenship. He applauded the parents, the coaches
and referees who encourage the children to participate. The number one issue at
the League of Cities Conference was the State budget and what led to the current
situation. The City is not making any money on business license fees. He has been
rs about improving wireless communication service in D.B.
talking to service provide
C/Zirbes said that over the last 18 months, the Neighborhood improvement
Committee has accomplished a great deal. He encouraged residents to
communicate with Council Members to insure better service to the community. He
felt certain that no candidate would participate in stealing campaign banners and
signs. He encouraged residents to respect candidates' signs during this election
period. He felt Mr. Wei's experience within the community would serve him well on
the Planning Commission. He encouraged residents to participate in the October
"Read Together D.B." Friends of the Library program and the October 4 walk/run at
the Country Hills Towne Center.
MPT/Huff responded to comments about the election campaign. He publicly
denounced anyone who steals campaign signs and said that no one in his campaign
would participate in that type of activity and he challenged other candidates and
residents to do the same. He said that If people are caught damaging or stealing
campaign signs they should be prosecuted. He commented that he witnessed
tonight's speakers removing signs from private property during the last election. He
explained that whether or not people agree with campaign signs, they should
respect other people's property. He chastised CIO'Connor for threatening to remove
Planning Commissioner Tye if he refused to sign a letter that was circulated about
SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 PAGE 9
MPT/Huff. He said he appointed C/O'Connor to the Parks
Commission and encouraged her to run for Council. He indicated 1
and disappointed with her behavior. He explained that his purpos
Assembly was to benefit the City on regional issues. In fact, he ste
worked his way to the top of regional groups to that end. He t.,
service on numerous regional groups and promotion of projects to in
the region. He asked how it would benefit D.B. for him to be ren
regional organization. He said that If he is successful in his (
Assembly, the City of D.B. would not suffer, it would benefit. He war
that tonight's $124,000 grant application was pulled from the ager
attended last month's Rivers and Mountains Conservancy meetinc
about the item. Since the Conservancy had told staff that sincf
accepted the Conservancy's open space plan and that as a result, #
might turn down D.B.'s grant application even though they had ratE
on points. C/Huff said that the Conservancy was attempting, througl-
City to change its position. He said that changing position would ha\
the General Plan's Housing and Circulation Elements. He asked the 1
reconsider based on areas of agreement. He believed that becaus(
the Conservancy, D.B. was awarded the grant. He said that If hE
ability to serve in the State Assembly, it will benefit D.B.
M/Herrera said that she was sorry that Mr. Tanaka's sign was stol
condone that type of behavior and hoped the Council race wo
deteriorate and stated that he public does not deserve the divisiv
reared its ugly head within the Council. She said she hoped for a
conducted campaign allowing individuals to campaign on their ass
about the League of Cities meeting and Senator Boxer's Wilde
proposes to extend the protection of wilderness land., saying that the
particular act, although noble in concept, would adversely present a
to D.B. She explained that the City is in desperate need of additions
Mrs. Boxer's proposal would further choke the City's traffic flow by c
the Federal Government and thereby eliminating the possibility of ca
a freeway expansion and bypass roadways. She indicated that sl
against the bill at the conference, stating it was imperative that Sen
her staff consider the impacts to the cities throughout the state and
not spoken out during the League of Cities meeting, the bill woulc
She was pleased to have had a positive impact on the outcome. Sh(
pleased and honored to appoint Osman Wei to the Planning Cc
congratulated his on his unanimous appointment.
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10. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, M/Herrera
adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m.
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LYNDA BURGESS, CITY CLERK
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 7th day of October , 2003.
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CAROL HERRERA, MAYOR