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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/16/2004 Minutes - Regular MeetingSTUDY SESSION: at 6:09 p.m. in Room CC -8 District/Government Center, 2V Present: Mayor Pro Tern Herrera and M 3'ITY OF DIAMOND BAR COUNCIL STUDY SESSION NOVEMBER 16, 2004 Mayor Zirbes called the Study Session to order of the South Coast Air Quality Management 65 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA. Council Members Chang, Huff, O'Connor, it Zirbes. Staff Present: Linda Lowry, City Manager; Michael Jenkins, City Attorney; James DeStefano Deputy City Manager; David Doyle, Deputy City Manager and Acting City Clerk; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Fred Alamolholda, Senior Engineer, Sharon Gomez, Senior Management Analyst; April Blakey, Public Informati n Manager; and Linda Magnuson, Finance Director. ► Discussion of Council CM/Lowry explained that June 7, 2005 and no app( an appointment for the November 2007; or, by ad appointment to fill the terr which would be June 7, A municipal election in No, Council, with a majority someone to fill the vacanc Council could consider wt used to select the appoint ask them to fill out an ap remaining Council Membe interview process would b whether the Council wisl individuals to apply. She further stated that Council feel prepared to C/O'Connor asked CA/ notice. ncy: he Council could schedule a special election for intment would be made; or, Council could make balance of Mr. Huff's term which would be )pting the ordinance, the Council could make an I until the first opportunity for a special election D05 or appoint a Council Member until the first 'ember. Option 3b should read that the City rote of the remaining members, can appoint y until the next municipal election." Further, the ether it wanted to designate the method to be hent i.e. whether to advertise the position and )lication, send a letter or resume, whether the s wish to interview the applicants, what type of engaged, and whether to set a timetable or, ies to offer up nominations without inviting matter is on tonight's agenda should the action and provide direction for staff. ns if the City was required to give public CA/Jenkins responded "No " further stating that the Council could appoint an individual as long as th t person met the basic requirements and that would be that he was a regi tered voter who resided in D.B. M/Zirbes preferred to have the position open to all who wished to serve. He felt that there were sufficient methods for advertising the position — the City's website, DBTV, etc. He felt there had been sufficient press through NOVEMBER 16, 2004 PAGE 2 CC STUDY SESSiON City Council meetings and Ic application available for people names on a sign up sheet for f should move forward in a diliaen MPT/Herrera felt that the process would take to come to a decisior order until the process was comp have sufficient information to determine what process shout implementing an application proc appropriate application it would however, important to establisf because the applications would h; Council Members to narrow the 1 decide how the interview would bE be made. For example, the proc have each Council Member non Council Member interviewed thosE possibility would be to have each from the fist of applicants. C/O'Connor felt it was very imp, possible to make an appointment election, whether it is an apf appointment for the full balance of M/Zirbes agreed and in that spirit, to use to consider potential candid C/O'Connor suggested that the C applications that would have to I than December 6. ,al news. He would like to have an 'o pick up at City Hall and include their Ilow up. Time is limited and the Council manner. would dictate the number of meetings it and that a weekly meeting would be in eted. She felt that the Council would not 'ender a decision tonight that would I be put in motion. She favored :ss and since the City did not have an take time to create the form. It was, deadlines for receiving applications ve to be reviewed by the four remaining st to the final group to be interviewed, conducted and how the selection would iss followed in 1990 and 1992 was to inate up to two individuals and each individuals in a public meeting. Another Council Member select two individuals tant for the Council to do everything ereby saving the $50,000 for a special intment to November 2005 or an ir. Huff's term. what is the process the Council wants tes for possible appointment? ask potential candidates to complete submitted for consideration no later C/Chang was pleased that the Council agreed to save the City $50,000 and moved to appoint an individual to serve. Instead of making a decision for the community he would prefer to make an appointment for a one-year term only in lieu of the full term thereby allowing the community to vote for its Council representative in Novemer 2005 to fill the remaining two-year term. The Council Members concurred to have individuals to fill out an application with a deadline date at City Hall and to sign a sheet for follow up. C/O'Connor suggested the application include the Council's top five goals and require applicants to comment on how those goals could be achieved. NOVEMBER 16, 2004 PAGE 3 CC STUDY SESSION MPT/Herrera said that interview process. C/O'Connor agreed. M/Zirbes felt it should be e questions could also be asked during the for people to include their resumes. CA/Jenkins responded to MPT/Herrera that it would be acceptable to immediately advertise and set an application deadline of December 6, the date of M/Huff's resionati n M/Zirbes wondered if it would be better to set the deadline for December 3 so that the Council wou d have a copy of the applications in hand on December 6. CA/Jenkins cautioned the Council that a deadline could unnecessarily lock the Council Members into having to make a decision based on only the applications received by that date. Since the Council has until January 6 to make an appointment it would be prudent to allow individuals to submit their applications in the a ent that the first round of applicants were not to Council's liking. C/Huff suggested stating that "the strongest consideration will be given to those who complete and return their applications by December 6." CA/Jenkins indicated to C/ 'Connor that the Council has time until the first regular meeting of January 2005. Therefore, it would be prudent for the Council to anticipate making its decision on January 4, 2005. As for MPT/Herrera's concern, CA/Jenkins agreed that on January 4, 2005 the Council wouldintof ither declare an appointment and call for a special election in the ev a partial appointment with an election in November 2005 or fill thepointment for the full term. C/O'Connor agreed with PT/Herrera that in. the event of numerous applications the Council s ould keep extra dates open to consider the applications. However, if there were very few applicants the regular meeting dates would most I kely suffice as dates for consideration. To MPT/Herrera, CA/Jenl suggestion that the Council that it expected an organ applications and had suffici4 but not foreclose the possit maks an appointment. tins said he would lean toward C/Huff's should indicate in the strongest terms possible ized process wherein the Council received int time to review and consider the applicants ility of going outside the pool of applicants to NOVEMBER 16, 2004 PAIGE 4 CC STUDY SESSION MPT/Herrera asked if "the ( individuals who were not appl suffice. CA/Jenkins concurred. C/Chang felt the Council shoul decision at the first meeting of C because he was trying to plan hi from the December 21 meeting. C/O'Connor asked if it could be would need to be present to vote? CA/Jenkins responded that the requirement without a binding di MPT/Herrera reiterated the Cour receive applications, advertise the ad in the newspapers, and indict with the caveat that the Council n who were not applicants by the d December 3 will be given strong c( uncil reserved the right to consider ants by the deadline" language would establish whether it would make the :.ember or the first meeting of January family's vacation and would be absent that all four Council Members -i1 could not stipulate to a four -vote nt such as an ordinance. I's concurrence: That the City would Bening during public session, place an a December 3 application deadline srved the right to consider individuals idline and/or applications received by sideration. C/O'Connor stated that for the inmation of the Council the Chamber holds its Holiday celebration from 5 30orp.m. to 7:30 p.m. on December 14. Council concurred to have apf application about why they were in Position and that the Council w recommendation for implementing interview process. C/O'Connor suggested using the a for advisory committees. C/Huff suggested including a purposes. Council further concurred to s( December 7 meeting and that the subject. Staff was directed to sugg Public Comments: Clyde HE December 7 date because of Pearl f the Council Member vacancy should an appointment by the current City C, cants include a statement in the ,,rested in running for the City Council ,uld ask the applicants about their the City's top five goals during the lication that is provided to applicants of interest statement for informational cline a study session prior to the ly subject of discussion would be this interview questions. nnessee suggested excluding the larbor. He reiterated his concern that go to a vote of the people and not be iuncil. NOVEMBER 16, 2004 PAGE 5 CC STUDY SESSION ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the City Council, M/Zirbes adjourned th Study Sessio4at"6 p.MC. Lowry, City erk The foregoing minutes are he Mayor approved this 7th day of Decef' b, e: 2004. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR NOVEMBER 16, 2004 CLOSED SESSION: 5:00 p.m., Room CC -8, The Government Center/SCAQMD Auditorium, 2,1865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA. ► Government Code Section 54957 Public Employee Evaluation Title: City Manager ► Conference with Real 54956.8 (three cases) (1) Property Negotiati Agency Negotiator Negotiating Party: Under Negotiation (2) Property Negotiatic Agency Negotiator Negotiating Party Under Negotiation: Mayor Zirbes adjourned Closed roperty Negotiators: Government Code Section South Point City Manager Walnut Valley Unified School District Price and Terms of Payment s: Portion of Lot 1, Tract No. 31479, Lot 61, Tract No. 42557 City Manager D & L Properties, Inc. Price and Terms of Payment Sion to the Study Session at 6:09 p.m. STUDY SESSION: 6:09 p.m., Room CC -8, The Government Center/SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA. ► Discussion of Council V Public Comments on Study Session Agenda items Mayor Zirbes adjourned the Stu�y Session at 6:36 p.m. to the regular City Council Meeting. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Zirbes called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:50 P.M. i The Government Center/SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA. M/Zirbes reported that Council b with no reportable action followed during the Study Session. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Allegiance. Dgan its evening at 5:00 p.m. in Closed Session by a discussion of the impending Council vacancy Council Member O'Connor led the Pledge of NOVEMBER 16, 2004 PAGE 2 CITY COUNCIL INVOCATION: Ahmad H. Sakr, Ph.D. of the Islamic Education Center gave the invocation. ROLL CALL: Council Members Chang, Huff, O'Connor Mayor Pro Tem Herrera and May r Zirbes. Staff Present: Linda Lowry, City Manager; Michael Jenkins, City Attorney, James DeStefano, Deputy City Manager; David Doyle, Deputy City Manager and Acting City Clerk; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Linda Magnuson, Finance Director; Apri Blakey, Public Information Manager APPROVAL OF AGENDA: 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIO Presented. CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS: NEW BUSINESS RECOGNITION: 1.1 Presentation of Cert ficate Plaque to Dr. Evelyn Catuira, owner of Catuira Family Dentistry, New Business of the Month for November 2004. PRESENTATIONS TO OUGOING COUNCIL MEMBER BOB HUFF: 1.2 Presentations to Out oing Council Member Bob Huff. RECESS: Following presentations to Mr. Huff from Council Members and 34 different organizations for recognit on to his service to D.B. and the region and in honor of his election to the State Assembly, M/Zirbes recessed the City Council meeting at 8:15 p.m. to a reception for Mr. Huff. RECONVENE: M/Zirbes 2. CITY MANAGER REP 2.1 Presentation of SBC Area Manager, Exterr Boulevard and Gran Boulevard to Golden Avenue to Gateway C Springs Drive to Valli westerly. Mr. Carney congratula regarding the project. leading provider of ind( on technology for de effective manner to t Veterans' Affairs, Dep the meeting at 8:40 p.m. AND RECOMMENDATIONS: None Offered. )nduit Installation Project by Michael Carney, Affairs for SBC (Intersection of Diamond Bar Avenue; Grand Avenue and Diamond Bar )rings Drive; Golden Springs Drive at Grand iter Drive; Gateway Center Drive and Golden Vista Drive and Valley Vista Drive 200 feet :d C/Huff and addressed community concerns Mr. Carney stated that QTC is the nation's )endent medical examinations and rely heavily eery of their services in a timely and cost- eir customers including the Department of rtment of Labor, Social Security and other NOVEMBER 16, 2004 PAGE 3 CITY COUNCIL large governmental and private sector customers. With close to 200 employees in two eparate buildings within one campus located in D.B. as well as an qual number at their 34 additional satellite office nationwide OTC depends heavily on wide area network for delivery. Without the wide area network QTC could not fulfill its obligation to its customers. In response to questions from the City, Mr. Carney stated that SBC is trenching in order to place conduit along a route to QTC. In addition, SBC wi I place three additional manholes in the street. All details were included in the plans submitted to the City with the permit application. Curren -ly, SBC is working with staff to determine its hours of operation to allow for the least amount of impact to the residents. Indicating that theity Official could change the schedule, he listed the streets and pro osed work hours as follows: Diamond Bar Boulevard — 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Westbound Grand venue — 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Eastbound Grand Avenue — 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Grand Avenue & Golden Springs Drive — 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Golden Springs Intersection — 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Golden Springs & Gateway — 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Gateway — 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Valley Vista — 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mr. Carney indicat d that the impact to traffic would be minimal because most of the work was scheduled to take place during off- peak hours. In addition, access to businesses and driveways would not be blocked and signs would be posted five days prior to the commencement of,work. If residents have concerns they should call the SBC Government liaison, Susan Morgan at 714-666-5401. The work started today and is slated for completion the first quarter of 2005. M/Zirbes thanked IV r. Carney for his presentation, and asked him to continue working c osely with staff and consider scaling back on afternoon work from 4:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the latest to ensure minimal traffic impacts. CM/Lowry informed Council that this evening she received the following corresponi Jence from Council Member Bob Huff addressed to Mayor Bob Zirbe and Diamond Bar City Council Members: "Dear Mayor and Council Aembers, It is with mixed emotions that I tender my resignation fro the Diamond Bar City Council to take effect December 6, 2004 c, t 12:00 noon. Having won the recent election for State Assembly in tt a 60th Assembly District I must close one chapter of my life and moveon to the next. It has been a pleasure serving with you and I look forty rd to continuing our partnership from a different office to enhance n t only the City but the region and the State as well. Sincerely, Rob rt Bob Huff, Council Member." NOVEMBER 16, 2004 PAGE 4 CITY COUNCIL 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Stephen Smith, Executive Director, D.B. Chamber of Commerce, asked for the Council's support in exercising fiscal responsibility to save the community a large expenditure by selecting an individual to fill the vacanc on the City Council rather than hold a special election. Vinod Kashyap thanked the paramedics and Sheriff's Department for assisting Kanu Parikh this evening. 4. RESPONSE TO PUBLICCOMMENTS: None Offered. 5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE VENTS: 5.1 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MEETING — November 18, 2004 — 7:00 p.m., AQMD/Governrnent Center Room CC -8, 21865 Copley Dr. 5.2 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING — November 18, 2004 — 7:00 p.m., AQMD/Government Center Hearing Board Room, 21865 Copley Dr. 5.3 YOUTH MASTER PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING — November 19, 2004 11:30 a.m. —1:30 p.m., Heritage Park, 2900 S. Brea Canyon Rd. 5.4 PLANNING COMW SION MEETING — November 23, 2004 — 7:00 P.M., AQMD/Govern ent Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Dr. 5.5 THANKSGIVING HO IDAY- November 25 — 26, 2004. City offices will be closed in obse ance. Offices will re -open November 29, 2004. 5.6 CITY COUNCIL ME AQMD/Government C 5.7 WINTER SNOWFE p.m., Pantera Park, 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: to approve the Consent following Roll Call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: G — December 7, 2004 — 6:30 p.m., Auditorium, 21865 Copley Dr. — December 11, 2004 — 10:00 a.m. — 4:00 Pantera Dr. MPT/Herrera moved, C/Chang seconded ndar as presented. Motion carried by the COUNCIL MEMBERS COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Huff, O'Connor, MPT/Herrera, M/Zirbes None None 7 NOVEMBER 16, 2004 PAGE 5 CITY COUNCIL 6.1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 6.1.1 STUDY SESSION MINUTES— Regular Meeting of November 2, 2004 — Approved as submitted. 6.1.2 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — Regular Meeting of November 2, 2004 — Approved as submitted. 6.2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES — Regular Meeting of October 12, 2004 — Receiv d and Filed. 6.3 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES — Regular Meeting of September 23, 2004 — Received and Filed. 6.4 TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES — Regular Meeting of October 14, 2004 — Received and Filed. 6.5 APPROVED WARRANT REGISTERS DATED NOVEMBER 4, 2004 AND NOVEMBER 10, 2004 IN AN AMOUNT TOTALING $288,888.25. 6.6 AWARDED CONTRACT TO ALISON D. MEYERS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE YOUTH MASTER PLAN FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 17, 2004 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2005 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $37,500. 6.7 AUTHORIZED TF E CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITI SUNGARD PENTAMATION INC. FOR FINANCIAL SYST M UPGRADES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $125,000 6.8 APPROVED AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE DESIGN SERVICES CONTRACT WITH GFB FRIEDRICH & ASSOCIATES (GFB) FOR THE WALNUT DRIVE STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT FROM THE WEST RLY CITY LIMIT TO LEMON AVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,320, PLUS A CONTINGENCY AMOUNT OF $2,000 FOR CHANGE ORDERS TO BE APPROVED BY THE CITY MANAGER, FORA TOTAL AUTHORIZATION AMOUNT OF $18,820. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7.1 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2004-62: APPROVING A ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 22987 AND CATEGORICA EXEMPTION IN ORDER TO SUBDIVIDE A 5.0 ACRE COMMERCIAL SITE INTO THREE LOTS FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE DEV LOPMENT. THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT 259 GENTLE PRINGS LANE (LOT 1, PARCEL MAP NO. 15547). .13 NOVEMBER 16, 2004 I PAGE 6 CITY COUNCIL DCM/DeStefano stated that staff's request for a one-year extension of time for Tentative Parcel Map No. 22987 for a 5 -acre commercial site located on Gentle Springs Ln. that currently consists of the Scribbles Restaurant, the Best Western Hotel and a vacant parcel was requested by the app licant in order to complete the steps necessary to record the Parcel IV ap and subdivide the property. All conditions attached to the project and approved by the City Council in 2002 have remained unchangec except for the inclusion of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Measures that since resulted from new legislation. The Development Code standards for the property are still in effect. Two years ago the zoning for the area was changed. However, it would not affect the zoning cc mpatibility for the proposed extension. Upon conclusion of the Planning Commission's Public Hearing on September 28, it recommended City Council approval. Staff recommended adop ion of a resolution allowing for a one-year extension of time for the proposed Parcel Map. M/Zirbes opened the Public Hearing. With no one present who wished to speak on this matter, M/Zirbes closed the Public He ring. C/Huff moved, C/Cha g seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 2004-62: approving a one-year extension of time for Tentative Parcel Map No. 22987 and Categorical Exemption in order to subdivide a 5.0 Acre Commercial site into three lots for current and future development. The project site is loc ted at 259 Gentle Springs Lane (Lot 1, Parcel Map No. 15547). Mot on carried 4-1 by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Huff, O'Connor, MPT/Herrera NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: M/Zirbes ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL CONSIDERATIO : 8.1 PROCESS TO FILL COUNCIL VACANCY. CM/Lowry reported that during tonight's Study Session the City Council agreed to the following procedures for filling the County vacancy created by C/ uff's resignation effective December 6, 2004: "The Council will ac ept applications from qualified individuals interested in serving 0 e community as a Council Member to replace Council Member Huff. To that end, staff will prepare ,an application form to be available at City Hall by end of business tomorrow, Wednesday, November 17, 2004. Announcements of the vacancy shall be made on DB TV and the D.B. website. Applicants will be advised that early application will receive the strongest consideration NOVEMBER 16, 2004 PAGE 7 CITY COUNCIL in the interest accompanying the statement about w the applicant belie, will also be inform requirement of hol( supplied. A properl as early as Decem business on Dec December 7. The received after tha December 14,20& process has been confirm this revie) additional direction There was no one making a timely appointment. A resume application will be encouraged along with a y the applicant is interested in serving and what :s he or she brings to the position. The applicant d that a Conflict of Interest statement will be a ng the position and a copy of the document will be noticed public interview will be held commencing er 7, 2004. Applications submitted by the end of mber 3 will be considered for interview on ;ity reserves the right to consider applications date. Additional interviews may be held on and January 4, 2005. This is the extent to which a lefined." It would be appropriate for Council to if it is substantively correct or to give staff nt who wished to speak on this matter. C/O'Connor said she preferred to have Council reach an agreement on an appointment rather than spending $50-$60,000 of the City's money on a special election. MPT/Herrera said found it necessary present, it was imps aspects and all apr mandatory that the I 4, 2005. MPT/Herre Council's only topic session. C/Chang reiterated i $50 to $60,000 by Huff's position rathe time he would like tc to give the public encouraged all inter quickly as possible. lough it may appear awkward that the Council discuss this inevitability while C/Huff was still itive that the City move forward to consider all ;ants. Mr. Huff's resignation tonight renders it uncil must agree on how to proceed by January advised the public that this matter would be the discussion during its December 7, 2004 study iat Council's premise was to save the community orking toward appointing a replacement for Mr. than scheduling a special election. At the same see the vacancy filled for one year only in order the opportunity to vote on the matter. He !sted parties to make application at City Hall as MPT/Herrera moved, C/O'Connor seconded, to confirm staff's review of tonight's study session as Council's direction for filling the Council vacancy. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUN IL MEMBERS: Chang, Huff, O'Connor, MPT/Herrera, M/Zirbes NOES: COUN IL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUN IL MEMBERS: None NOVEMBER 16, 2004 9. COUNCIL C/Chang thanked C/Huff fc new chapter of his life and list. C/Chang expressed hi: presentation. C/Chang wis said that the thoughts and F Mr. Chang congratulated th the ceremony. He was, hov+ and was pleased to have t City of D.B. He thanked thei expansion of the senior org provided a nice facility for 1 plated wheels to the Boys ai his donation raised several Foundation members and tf The Foundation is dedicatec the City. He congratulated 1 wonderful Thanksgiving. Un his family because he is tak PAGE 8 CITY COUNCIL_ REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS: r his service, wished him the best of luck in this asked him to place D.B. at the top of his priority sadness that Kanu Parikh fell ill during tonight's ied him a successful and speedy recovery and rayers of all were with him and his family tonight. a Veterans and was sorry he could not make it to ever, available to greet them after the ceremony iem receive well-deserved recognition from the i for their service. He was pleased to witness the anizations and felt that the Diamond Bar Center iem. C/Chang contributed a set of 20" chrome d Girls Club fundraiser, and he was pleased that lollars for the club. He thanked the Diamond Bar e volunteers for a successful fundraising event. to providing additional services and amenities to iem on their fine effort. He wished everyone a urtunately he will not be enjoying the holiday with ng a business trip during that time period. C/O'Connor reported that the Youth Master Plan would finally draw to a close. The committee's last eeting was scheduled for Friday during which the group will review and accept the final draft. She said that the subcommittee intended to pace this matter on the City Council agenda for review on December 7 and asked for Council recognition of the Youth Master Plan steering committee members at that same meeting. She acknowledged Mr. Huff's presentations and lauded C/Huff for being a great mentor to her. During the next Council Meeting a new Mayor will be elected. She thanked M/Zirbes for his stewardship during the past year. She felt that much has been accomplished during is tenure and asked that residents attend the next Council Meeting to recognize him and his good works. She wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. MPT/Herrera said it had been an extraordinary meeting. The entire auditorium was filled with individuals from the City and throughout the region paying tribute and homage to Bob Huff's leadership. MPT/Herrera called C/Huff an extraordinary man and tremendous leader for the region and said that D.B. would be very fortun to to have him in Sacramento. She told him he could count on her traveling to Sacramento to visit her assembly members when it concerned issues of D.B. and the region. Mr. Huff is an expert in traffic and transportation issues and because D.B. has more than its share of those problems, it would require cooperative effort and regional money to cure those problems. D.B. will be looking to Mr. Huff for his assistance in those areas on a regional, state and federal level. Earlier D.B.'s good friend, Kanu Parikh said that last Saturday was the Indian New Year and she wished all Hindu friends a Happy New Year. NOVEMBER 16, 2004 PAGE 9 CITY COUNCIL M/Zirbes expressed his SE ntiment that tonight's meeting was very bittersweet and memorable. And for him it was a very interesting year working with Mr. Huff. While it was a poss bility that Mr. Huff would be moving on, that was now a reality. Obviously people recognized Mr. Huff's leadership capabilities and put their trust in him on a local level as well as a regional level as witnessed by the overwhelming accolades offered this evening and by their vote of confidence in sending him to Sacramento. M/Zirbes said that Mr. Huff's character would shi ie through the turmoil in Sacramento, that Mr. Huff was a fence mender a d consensus builder and had solid leadership qualities in traffic and transportation issues, issues that are in the forefront for D.B. Forty years ago California's premier freeway system was the envy of the world. Today there is significant gridlock and the state needs Mr. Huff's expertise and input. Now hat C/Huff is leaving, the Council has even more work ahead of it. Tonight the Council laid out an application and interview process and the Council Members were open to carefully selecting a qualified and suitable replacement, whether by Council appointment or special election. Council Member remain very busy. M/Zirbes said that economic development was D.B.'s number one concern and that he would be attending an economic developmen function in northern California this week to gain greater insight into the po sibilities for the City's long-term financial health. He concluded by saying Inat it has been a great year for him serving as Mayor of D.B. C/Huff said it had been an said that each person maks is with family, job, or corr spent his last nine years because it was his premier a difference. It is easier to particularly honored that K for his help within the Hindt just been informed that Mr breath he was thanking s, honored by such an act of stood for C/Huff asked for audience. And with that, he hold him accountable as tonight's meeting be close( 10. ADJOURNMENT: There adjourned the meeting at 9 interesting evening. Speaking from his heart, he >s choices about he or she spends time, whether it munity. Tonight was a snapshot of how he has and he hoped that he had made a difference goal in life to be among his fellow man and make do it than have others speak about it. He was anu Parikh was present tonight to commend him community. C/Huff reported that the Council had Parikh passed away. Literally with his last dying )ineone else for his deeds and C/Huff felt very elflessness. In honor of Kanu Parikh and what he a moment of silence after which he thanked the challenged all to make their lives meaningful and he moved on to Sacramento. He asked that I in memory of Kanu Parikh. being no further business to conduct, M/Zirbes .23 p.inm/ orr of Kanuh Parikh. �(04L . C. L WF`✓, C Y CLERK NOVEMBER 16, 2004 PAGE 10 CITY COUNCIL 2004. The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this day of DeGenber. , MAYOR