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REGULAR MEETIN7 OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
JANUARY 4, 2005
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Chang called the Regular City Council
meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in The Government Center/SCAQMD Auditorium,
21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
Church gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL:
O'Connor and Mayor Chang.
MPT/O'Connor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Pastor Bob Stebe, Northminster Presbyterian
Council Members Herrera, Zirbes, Mayor Pro Tem
Staff Present: Linda Lowry, City Manager; Michael Jenkins, City
Attorney, James DeStefano, Assi. City Manager; David Doyle, Asst. City Manager
and Acting City Clerk; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Linda Magnuson,
Finance Director; and, April Blakey, Public Information Manager
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: At the request of C/Herrera, Council concurred
to move Agenda Items 8.1 and 8 2 forward to immediately follow Public
Comments.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
1.1 Assemblyman Huffs Field Representative, Gary Neely, presented
Certificates of Appreciation to former Mayor Bob Zirbes and former
Mayor Pro Tem Herrera.
1.2 M/Chang presented Certificates of Recognition to Mangal Gulshan
and Jack Shah for their service to the Sunshine Senior organization.
1.3 Friends of the Library member Marsha Hawkins and other
representatives presented the volunteers with Certificates of
Recognition for the "Read Together Diamond Bar" event. Special
presentations were also make to Wall of Honor individuals and to
Drake Plunkett for his fundraising efforts.
2. CITY MANAGER- REPO
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
asked residents to particip
Auto Racing" fundraising
Admission is $10 per ind
available through PFF Bar
of this year's receipts will I
wishing to donate summi
sheets, bandages, shoes,
AND RECOMMENDATIONS: None Offered.
Jeanette Betts, D.B. Rotary President,
ite in the January 22 through January 30 "Vintage
event to be held at the California Speedway.
vidual for two-day attendance. Tickets are also
k and Trust. In addition to local projects, a portion
,e used to ship items to Tsunami victims. Anyone
r clothes, baby bottles, old sleeping bags, bed
toys, etc. can deliver their items to Towne Centre
JANUARY 4, 2005 (PAGE 2 CITY COUNCIL
travel (861-2606) at D.B. B
arrange for pickup.
Orien Pagan felt it was impo
resolve the matter of appoin
by Bob Huff instead of burs
$50-$60,000. In addition,
thousands of dollars that
organizations and the Tsur
eligible candidate who was
Gabriel Tribune. In her opi
development expert, and a
willing to learn, has the time
the community. The City I
development for the comm!
control spending and Increi
want.
and Grand Ave or call her at 626-393-2100 to
tant for the elected representatives of the City to
Ing a Council member to fill the position vacated
ening the City with a significant expenditure of
andidates would have to spend hundreds of
would be better spent with D.B. non-profit
ami victims. Jack Tanaka is a responsible and
indorsed by over 1800 residents and The San
lion, the Council does not need an economic
that matters is that the new Councilperson is
to give, is a responsible citizen and has served
as an excellent staff to undertake economic
pity. She asked the Council to work together to
se revenue because that is what the residents
Delilah Knox -Rios, Presid nt-elect of the D.B. Chamber of Commerce
requested that the City Cou cil work together to appoint a Council member to
at least one year of service until the next scheduled election. She said that
the Chamber was not supporting any particular individual.
Kevin Lacey spoke in sul
Council Member. He felt it
Mr. Tanaka because Mr. T
would be elected in June.
Clyde Hennessee asked th
City in the afternoon or ea
congratulated the Mayor a
wished them well.
4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC
Hennessee that the Cour
next year's State of the Ci
8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATI
8.1 CONSIDER APPOII
FILL THE VACANT
M/Chang asked for
ort of appointing Jack Tanaka to serve as a
,as politically practical for the Council to select
iaka would either be selected at this time or he
t the Council consider holding the State of the
y evening to ensure greater participation. He
d Mayor Pro Tem on their appointments and
)MMENTS: M/Chang indicated to Mr.
would take his request under advisement for
event.
1ENT OF A CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE TO
UNCIL SEAT.
blic comment.
Jack Tanaka spoke about his candidacy and nomination to fill the
vacant Council position. He said that if appointed he would work hard
as a team member to bring new businesses to the City and help retain
existing businesses. He felt that due to his recent retirement he had
JANUARY 4, 2005 I PAGE 3 CITY COUNCIL
the time and energy to work with City staff, D.B. Chamber of
Commerce and businesses. He asked the Council to please make an
appointment this evening and save the City the cost of a special
election and thanked the residents for their support.
Tulsi Savani said that although he would like the Council to select a
candidate, he was not sure that his candidate was being considered.
C/Chang reminded speakers that the final candidates are Dan Nolan
and Jack Tanaka.
C/Zirbes stated that at the last meeting the Council was unable to
agree on a candidate and asked if Council had other potential
candidates they wished to offer in nomination this evening. C/Zirbes
asked the Council to consider Steve Tye as a candidate for the vacant
Council position.
CA/Jenkins sugge ted that if the public speakers wished to offer
information regarding possible candidates they should be allowed to
do so at this time.
Lydia Plunk said that as a previous candidate for Council there was no
shame in losing to a good candidate. One of her concerns was that
some Council Members were focusing on only one candidate. This
should not be a process about friends or good hearts and there were
many who would st p up and serve. She felt that if Council Members
were considering only one candidate a deal had been cut. There are a
lot of good people from which to select and if a prior candidate did not
win a previous election it was not necessarily a reason to go back and
select that person. A second place winner would not fill the vacancy
left by the President, for instance. She felt the current Council
Members could rise above this scenario and make an informed
decision. She said she hoped that each Council Member had three
people they could support through this process and would be
disappointed if Council Members could not get past supporting friends
and instead support a candidate with the heart and the mind and the
trust of all of the Council Members. This City is facing financial hurdles
and Council must work together for the good of the City.
Chuck Martin said that many in D.B. felt a special election was not
necessary and hoped that was still the case. However, at the last
Council meeting former Councilperson Ansari insinuated that a
present Council Member had ulterior motives for choosing Joe
McManus. Mrs. Ansari also inferred that a State regulated and legal
FPPC PAC with which Mr. McManus was affiliated was under
investigation for shady dealings. In fact, last year's State investigation
found no infraction on the part of the PAC. He stated that as a matter
of public record Mr . Ansari received PAC money and Mr. Tanaka
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received a generous donation and personal and family contributions
from a current member of this Council. Although all of this was legal
Mrs. Ansari only pointed out Mr. McManus's affiliation with PAC
contributions and he felt this was a smear tactic. He repeated that
Jack Tanaka was an honest man and a great choice for City Council.
So too were Joe McManus, Dan Nolan and others. We should not
ignore qualified ca didates because of smear tactics that are
unjustified and unw rranted. He asked the Council to set their
personal, partisan and favoritism feelings aside and selects the right
person for the job.
Marie Buckland s dd it was her understanding that each
Councilperson would select one candidate for final consideration. She
felt that someone w o ran in a past election, was known to the
residents and wanted to serve the City should be selected. If this
matter goes to an election Jack Tanaka will win, so the Council
Members should serve the people and quit the pettiness.
James Price, Diamond Canyon Christian Church Pastor, spoke about
Jack Tanaka's leadership and service to D.B. Jack Tanaka spent a
considerable amount of money and effort in running for Council and
has integrity, service and leadership. He felt that the Council could
select a candidate from the several good candidates who offered their
service. He said he believed that if there were an election, Jack
Tanaka would win.
A group of young people representing the D.B. Leo Club supported
Jack Tanaka and said he was a great role model for club members.
Vinod Kashyap said lie was deeply hurt by Mrs. Ansari's comments
about C/Herrera during the last meeting. After the meeting he
researched the matter and found out that Eileen Ansari received
$6,500 from the American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees; $3,000 from the Operating Engineers Local No. 12, and
an additional $2,000 from the Arab -American Leadership Council. This
is a statement of record. Do we castigate someone who cannot
defend herself? At the last meeting Mr. Torng claimed that he finished
first in the last election. In fact, Mr.Torng did not finish in first place he
finished in third place or as the number one loser. Mr. Torng wants to
combine his votes with Mr. Tanaka's votes. Jack Tanaka is a
gentleman and a good candidate. Mr. Kashyap said he was raised in
a part of the world that did not understand the value of the franchise
and that one person offering his votes to another person was not the
American way. He sa d he was also not impressed with the way that
MPT/O'Connor blasted C/Zirbes during the last Council meeting. If the
Council is looking for a team player this is the best example of how to
not be a team player. Residents are seeking people of integrity and
individuals who will a t as custodians of the City's funds. Council
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Members are elected to serve the residents. He urged the Council
Members to search their hearts to see whether they were seeking a
power base to promote their own agendas or, if they were indeed
acting in the best int rest of the City. Whoever is appointed or elected
there are other elec ions coming up and at that time the citizens will
remember what har pened tonight.
Eileen Ansari felt that many of the 16 candidates who applied for this
position were well qualified. She explained that the PAC donations
she received were f Dr a 1998 bid for Congress and not for a Council
race. Her concern A as how PAC money was used. She felt that Jack
Tanaka and Dan N Ian were excellent candidates and said she had
no problem with the other 14 candidates except for the one candidate
she mentioned because she believed he misused PAC funds to tear
down other candidates.
Chuck Horvath felt Mat the formation of MAC was a low point in D.B.'s
political history. He was concerned that the Council was digressing to
that level at this po nt in time. The Council should always act in the
best interest of the community. Jack Tanaka will not take sides and he
will do what he says Jack's character is impeccable. If there is an
election the outcome is predetermined — Jack will win. There are two
ways to resolve this, quagmire: Mr. Nolan could save the community
money by withdrawing his name from consideration and if not,
C/Zirbes should change his choice and back Jack Tanaka thereby
reaping political gain and saving the community unwarranted costs. "It
is not Mr. Nolan's time to be on the City Council, it is Jack Tanaka's
time," he said.
Clyde Hennessee said he had attended Council meetings for a
number of years arid disagreed with Council Members from time to
time. He had always been fiscally conservative and yet, tonight's
argument is over $50,000. In spite of his conservative leanings he still
felt the City should spend the $50,000 and hold a special election.
This City spent more than $50,000 for things that were not necessary
at that certain moment in time. He did not care who people favored
and those who said a certain individual would win could certainly not
predict the outcome of an election. The best thing that could happen
at this time would be to hold a special election, cut the deception and
have the election that gives all of the people a chance to voice their
opinion.
Allen Wilson felt that democracy was hard work and that the City
entrusted this Council to make the best decision for it. He hoped that
each Councilperson would look into his heart and consider what was
best for the City and appoint an individual to the City Council rather
than spend $50,009 on a special election.
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Mary Matson said that the Council Members selected two candidates.
Mr. Nolan may know more about economic development than Jack
Tanaka but it was, in her opinion, up to the Chamber of Commerce to
deal with economic development. Mr. Tanaka has proven his
dedication to this City. She asked the Council Members to consider
the two candidates arid if a decision could not be reached, to hold an
election and let the residents decide.
M/Chang closed public comments.
MPT/O'Connor nominated Jack Tanaka.
C/Zirbes nominated
Council discussion
The following Roll
C/Herrera:
C/Zirbes:
MPT/O'Connor:
M/Chang:
C/Zirbes moved to
motion. Motion failed
AYES: CO
NOES: CO
ABSENT: CO
zkne Tib
r the voting process ensued.
vote was taken:
an Nolan
an Nolan
anaka
anaka
point Steve Tye. C/Herrera seconded the
the following Roll Call vote:
IL MEMBERS: Herrera, Zirbes
IL MEMBERS: MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang
IL MEMBERS: None
C/Herrera moved to appoint Osman Wei. C/Zirbes seconded the
motion. Motion failed by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES:
COUN
IL MEMBERS:
Herrera, Zirbes
NOES:
COUN
IL MEMBERS:
MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang
ABSENT:
COUN
IL MEMBERS:
None
C/O'Connor moved to appoint "Speed" Klinzing. Mr. Klinzing
respectfully declined to accept the appointment.
C/Herrera moved to appoint Joe McManus. C/Zirbes seconded the
motion.
Motion failed by the f (lowing Roll Call vote:
AYES:
COON
IL MEMBERS:
Herrera, Zirbes
NOES:
COUN
IL MEMBERS:
MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang
ABSENT:
COUN
IL MEMBERS:
None
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No further appoi
8.2 ADOPT RESOLI
NOTICE OF THE I
TO BE HELD ON
OF A MEMBER T
REQUIRED BY TI
OF CALIFORNIA
Allen Wilson said
Members should p
funds.
nt motions were offered.
ION NO. 2005-01: CALLING AND GIVING
)LDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
UESDAY, JUNE 7, 2005 FOR THE ELECTION
THE CITY COUNCIL TO FILL A VACANCY AS
PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE
ELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES.
was very disappointed and felt the Council
the $50,000 out of their individual campaign
Roger Meyer said that $50,000 was nothing compared to the anguish
and animosity dispi yed during this process.
Vinod Kashyap agreed that it was prudent to hold an election. He
asked what would be eliminated from the budget to pay the $50,000
for this special election.
Clyde Hennessee as happy to have this matter go to a vote of the
t
people and could i agine nothing more important to the community
than for the people o elect an individual of choice.
M/Chang closed public comments.
M/Chang moved, /Zirbes seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2005-
01. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES:
COU
CIL MEMBERS:
C/Herrera, C2irbes, M/Chang
NOES:
COU
CIL MEMBERS:
C/O'Connor
ABSENT:
COU
CIL MEMBERS:
None
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT MEETING —January 6,
2005 - 7:00 p.m., D.B. YMCA, 22600 Sunset Crossing.
5.2 NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT MEETING — January
11, 2005 — 7:00 p. ., Diamond Swim Club, 536 Navajo Sprgs.
5.3 PLANNING COM 1SSION MEETING — January 11, 2005 — 7:00
p.m., AQMD/Gove nment Center, 21865 Copley Dr.
5.4 STATE OF THE CITY — January 13, 2005 — 7:00 a.m., D.B. Center,
1600 S. Grand Ave.
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5.5 TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING —
January 13, 2005 —:00 p.m., Hearing Board Room, 21865 Copley
Dr.
5.6 CITY COUNCIL METING — January 18, 2005 — 6:30 p.m.,
AQMD/Government enter, 21865 Copley Dr.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Herrera moved, MPT/O'Connor
seconded to approve the C nsent Calendar as presented. Motion carried by
the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL M MBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL M MBERS:
6.1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Herrera, Zirbes, MPT/O'Connor,
M/Chang
None
None
6.1.1 Study Session of December 7, 2004 — Continued to January
18, 2005.
6.1.2 Regular Meeting of December 7, 2004 — Approved as
submitted.
6.1.3 Adjourned Regular Meeting of December 14, 2004—Approved
as submitted.
6.2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES — November 23, 2004 —
Received and Filed.
6.3 RATIFIED CHECK REGISTER — Containing checks dated December
16, 2004, December P2, 2004 and December 30, 2004 in a combined
amount of $937,959.11.
6.4 REVIEWED AND APPROVED TREASURER'S STATEMENT —for the
month of November 2004.
6.5 AUTHORIZED USE OF CITY LOGO ON A PLAQUE TO BE
INSTALLED BY THE: BREAKFAST LIONS ON A MONUMENT AT
THE HISTORICAL WINDMILL.
6.6 RECEIVED AND FILED COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL
REPORT AND SING E AUDIT REPORT ON FEDERAL AWARDS —
for the year ended June 30, 2004.
6.7 RECEIVED AND FLED CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS AS
DETERMINED BY THE MAYOR.
JANUARY 4, 2005 I PAGE 9 CITY COUNCIL
ORGANIZATION DELEGATE
California Contract Cities Association
O'Connor
Foothill Transit Board
Herrera
Four -Corners Transportation
Policy Group Chang
Greater L.A. County Vector Control
District MacBride
Joint Powers Insurance Authority
O'Connor
L.A. County Sanitation District
No. 21 O'Connor
L.A. County City Selection Cc
mmittee Chang
League of CA Cities — L.A. County
Division Herrera
San Gabriel Valley Council of
Governments Herrera
San Gabriel Valley Economic
Partnership Chang
Southern California Assn. Of
Governments (SCAG) Herrera
Tres Hermanos Conservation
Authority Herrera
Wildlife Corridor Conservatio
Authority (WCCA) Herrera
Wildlife Corridor Conservatiol
Authority Advisory MacBride
D.B. Community Foundation
Zirbes
AD HOC COMMITTEES
City Council Goals/City Manag r Evaluation Chang
Economic Development Chang
Industry East Development Ad isory Committee O'Connor
Legislative Herrera
Neighborhood Improvement Zirbes
CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
Chamber of Commerce
O'Connor
PUSD/City
Senior Citizen
Sphere of Influence/Ant
WVUSD/City
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Zirbes
AL
Chang
Zirbes
Herrera
Zirbes
Chang
Herrera
Chang
Chang
Staff
Chang
Zirbes
Chang
Herrick
O'Connor
Zirbes
Zirbes
Chang
Chang
O'Connor
Zirbes
O'Connor
Zirbes
Herrera
Zirbes
Herrera
Chang
7.1 ADOPT RESOLUTi N NO. 2005-02 APPROVING THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ALLOCATION OF
$418,450 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06.
DCM/DeStefano reported that due to Federal requirements the City
must consider the grant allocation designated for D.B. to allow the
application to become a component of the Los Angeles County
application to the Federal Government. He reviewed the progress of
currently funded programs and proposed a program allocation of
$418,450 for the 2D05-06 Fiscal Year. This year the City set aside
$200,000 for the H me Improvement Program; $9,500 for Paint the
Town; $196,000 for a Sidewalk ADA Accessibility Program; $300,937
ADA Sycamore Canyon Park Retrofit Carryover Project and $162,000
for a Sidewalk ADA Accessibility Carryover Project. Staff proposes the
$62,700 allocation vailable for public service projects be: $18,375 for
JANUARY 4, 2005
the D.B. YMCA Chi]
Camp Program; and
of 10% may be
recommendation is
$41,845 for overall P
and the City's conn
that the $313,838 in
follows: $118,838 bi
Program; $10,000 i
additional homes in
Accessibility Prograr
project allocated and
Improvements at Pa
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[care Program; $12,050 for the D.B. YMCA Day
$32,342 for City Senior Programs. A maximum
=t aside for program administration. Staff's
iat the City Council allocate the entire 10% or
Dgram Administration to be provided by City staff
tant, Diana Cho & Assoc. Staff recommended
unds for Public Works and Housing be spent as
set aside to continue the Home Improvement
e set aside for Paint .the Town to rehab six
May or June 2006; $150,000 for a Sidewalk
i on D.B. Blvd. in addition to the aforementioned
,r the current year; and, $35,000 for ADA Retrofit
iI C. Grow Park.
Staff recommended City Council adoption of Resolution 2005-02
allocating program f nds in the manner recommended.
M/Chang opened the Public Hearing.
J. J. Diaz-Ceja, D.B. alnut YMCA thanked Council for their support
and commitment to his organization. Due to the additional support, his
organization was able to open four additional school sites that provide
quality childcare and programming for the City's youth.
Bernie Dillon, Projec
presentation she reE
recommended for 20
the past 4 years Cou
Grants but through
request that the Coui
continue to provide
the only Office of Err
that provide rape ci
accompaniment. Prc
700 square mile are,,
Year 2005-06 to ass
t Sister, stated that after listening to tonight's
lined that Project Sister support was not being
)5-2006. She stated that she was aware that for
icil has funded Project Sister not through CDBG
the General fund and therefore would like to
icil continue the funding support so that they can
ervices to the residents of D.B. Project Sister is
ergency Services designated rape crisis center
isis counseling, outreach, court and hospital
ject Sister has existed since 1972 and serves a
. She requested $4,000 from the City for Fiscal-
st D.B. residents.
Clyde Hennessee t anked the Council for their assistance to the
social services provided to the community.
M/Chang closed the Public Hearing.
C/Zirbes moved an C/Herrera seconded to Adopt Resolution No.
2005-02 Approving the Community Development Block Grant
Program Allocation of $418,450 for Fiscal -Year 2005-06 as
recommended by stE ff. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
JANUARY 4, 2005 PAGE 11 CITY COUNCIL
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Herrera, Zirbes,
MPT/O'Connor
M/Chang
L MEMBERS: None
L MEMBERS: None
NOES: COU
ABSENT: COU
C/Zirbes left the meeting.
7.2 ADOPT RESOI
ENVIRONMENTAL
(SCH#2003071051;
CHANGE NO. 200;
USE PERMIT NO.
SIDE OF ALAMO
ESTATES.") FOR �
-UTION NO. 2005-03 APPROVING
IMPACT REPORT NO. 2004-01
MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, ZONE
$-03, HILLSIDE MANAGEMENT CONDITIONAL
002-17 AND TREE PERMIT NO. 2002-12 (EAST
HEIGHTS DRIVE WITHIN "THE COUNTRY
'ESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 53670.
DCM/DeStefano explained the proposed project. He reported that on
November 23 at the conclusion of its Public Hearing the Planning
Commission unanimously recommended City Council approval of the
entire developmen package. To that end, staff recommends City
Council adoption o Resolution No. 2005-03.
M/Chang opened the Public Hearing.
Lex Williman, Planing Director, Hunsaker & Associates, explained
the proposed proje t and asked for Council approval.
M/Chang closed the Public Hearing.
C/Herrera moved and MPT/O'Connor seconded, to adopt Resolution
2005-03 approving the resolution certifying the Environmental Impact
Report No. 2004-0 (SCH# 2003071051) and approving the Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 53670 and Mitigation Monitoring Program.
MPT/O'Connor asked if there were any corrections to the resolution to
which DCM/DeSte ano responded that the only correction he recalled
was a typo with respect to the date of 2045 corrected to 2005. Other
corrections where included in subsequent approvals.
Motion carried by i he following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Herrera, MPT/O'Connor
MlChang
NOES: CO NCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: CO NCIL MEMBERS: Zirbes
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C/Herrera moved, MPT/O'Connor seconded to approve First Reading
of Ordinance No. 01( 005) Zone Change No. 2005-01. Motion carried
by the following Roll pall vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Herrera, MPT/O'Connor
M/Chang
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Zirbes
C/Herrera moved, /Chang seconded to approve Resolution No.
2005-04 approving the Hillside Management Conditional Use Permit
No. 2002-17 and T ee Permit No. 2002-12 (East Side of Alamo
Heights Dr. with "The Country Estates").
AYES: COUN IL MEMBERS: Herrera, MPT/O'Connor
M/Chang
NOES: COON IL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUN IL MEMBERS: Zirbes
COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
C/Herrera commented thal it was an eventful evening. Several residents
expressed concern that the Council no longer retains the amiable and good
working relationship that it c nce enjoyed. However, it could be interpreted as
a mere difference of opinion. When it comes to the larger picture and the
goals and focus of what is good for D.B., the four Council Members are
united. As of June 7 there will be a fifth member who will fill the two plus
years remaining in the term The Council Members were not in agreement as
to whether there should be a full appointment for the remainder of the three-
year term as opposed to oi a year, and as a result of tonight's decision the
community has an opportunity to choose its representative. The Council
works for the citizens and she looks forward to getting back to the business
at hand for the good of the community.
MPT/O'Connor echoed ai
Council Members serve
Council Members disagre(
have the people decide wh
City Council. Over the past
the Council and she 1004
Members to do the best p
condolences and sympat
impossible to fathom the s
on the peoples and the re(
tonight's meeting be adjou
the earthquake and ensuii
Year and reported that hey
d agreed with C/Herrera's comments that the
t the pleasure of the community. Sometimes
and she believed that the best solution was to
it individual would best serve the residents on the
:ew years there were very few issues that divided
5 forward to working with the current Council
)ssible job for the City. She offered her sincere
iy to the tsunami victims and felt that it was
(tent of the damage and the effect it would have
ions for many decades to come. She asked that
,ied in the memory of those who were affected by
g tsunami. She wished everyone a Happy New
daughter who was present during tonight's
JANUARY 4, 2005 PAGE 13 CITY COUNCIL
meeting became engaged during the holidays and that the family has
reserved the Diamond ar Center for the February 4, 2006 wedding,
coincidentally the birthday of her oldest daughter.
M/Chang concurred with his fellow Council Members that even though the
Council sometimes agrees to disagree, they always come together to serve
the community. Although Mr. Zirbes was not present to voice his opinion,
MlChang believed that he felt the same about coming together for the good
of the community. He ask d the residents to make an informed decision on
June 7, and the Council would welcome the people's choice. The entire world
sends condolences and sympathy to the victims of the Tsunami. He felt it
was important that coasta communities have the benefit of an early warning
system so that more live could be saved. He asked residents to donate
whatever they could spar to help the victims and commended America for
its response to the traged .
10. ADJOURNMENT: With
the meeting at 9:35 p.m.
memory of long-time res
recently passed away.
2004.
The foregoing minutes
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WEN CHANG, MAYOR
io further business to conduct, MlChang adjourned
in honor of the victims lost to the tsunami and in
dent and real eltate agent. Carol Toy kelson who
`LINDA C. LOWRY, Cd�>T' CLERK
hereby approved this i8t gday of January ,