HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/18/2005 Minutes - Regular MeetingCl OF DIAMOND BAR
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
JANUARY 18, 2005
STUDY SESSION:Mayor Chang called the Study Session to order
at 5:23 p.m. in Room CC -8 of the South Coast Air Quality Management
District/Government Center, 21 65 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA.
Present:
Tem O'Connor and Mayor
Staff Present:
City Attorney; James DeStefan
City Manager and Acting City
Rose, Community Services
Magnuson, Finance Director;
Associate Planner; Sharon Gc
Public Information Manager; an
Business Licensing:
ACM/DeStefano reviewed pric
Licensing in the City and ind
allow staff to develop appropri
into a Business Registration pr
of $10.00 and continue with
Council's direction staff would
and implementation by July 1,
MPT/O'Connor asked why staff
Council Members Herrera, Zirbes, Mayor Pro
Linda Lowry, City Manager; Michael Jenkins,
Assistant City Manager; David Doyle, Assistant
Ilerk; David Liu, Director of Public Works; Bob
director; Ken DesForges, IT Director; Linda
Nancy Fong, Planning Manager; Ann Lungu,
nez, Senior Management Analyst; April Blakey,
I Tommye Cribbins, Executive Asst.
Council discussions on the matter of Business
ated that staff was recommending that Council
e Ordinances and Resolutions to move the City
cram with an initial fee of $30, an annual renewal
e Los Angeles County Business Licensing. At
ake all necessary steps toward formal adoption
recommending a renewal fee.
ACM/DeStefano responded tha revenue from renewal fees would allow staff to
maintain inventory for marketinc economic development and assure that the City
was receiving the proper sales lax if the business were determined to be a sales
tax producing entity.
MPT/O'Connor asked if staff blieved the home-based businesses_ would come
forward.
ACM/DeStefano said there was no certainty that home-based businesses would
reveal their business. However, staff would work with the Chamber to market the
City's reasons for implementing a process that would include an opportunity for
those businesses to be listed and become known as a provider of services to the
community.
MPT/O'Connor expressed concern about the motivation of the program.
C/Zirbes said that the ordinance would contain a first violation fine of not less
than $100 for operating in the City without a business registration. In his opinion
there were numerous good reasons to register businesses and felt the City
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should move forward. He was conce
registration and felt the charge should
Personally, he would prefer to have a
there was an initial cost for software ar
couple of years to get everyone to partic
MPT/O'Connor asked if the goal was
business license or businesses includii
the County of Los Angeles.
ACM/DeStefano stated that in staff's
conducting business in the City should I
list. For example, the Mary Kay persoi
contractor who comes into the City tc
operator who was located within the C
MPT/O'Connor that business registration
Valley Vista.
M/Chang said that in spite of future pro
to the City and its businesses with im
with C/Zirbes that the program should
$10 one-time registration fee and bell(
$10 annual renewal fee.
MPT/O'Connor asked if each individual
inside a beauty salon would have to reg
ACM/DeStefano responded that a d
types of situations.
CM/Lowry felt it would be useful for t
worked within each business because
drive to D.B. to work each day and this
information useful to economic develoDrr
ACM/DeStefano stated that this type of
The programs are conducted differently
this Council is contemplating.
C/Herrera agreed with the $10 fee.
MPT/O'Connor concurred.
ned about charging $30 for the initial
be lowered to a $10 one-time charge.
no -cost registration fee but understood
d staff time. He also felt it might take a
pate in the program.
register everyone who did not have a
those that have a business license with
view all business and all individuals
e included in the Business Registration
working out of her home, the roofing
roof a house as well as a business
ly would be included. He confirmed to
would apply to Waste Management and
ems he felt there would be more benefit
ementation of this program. He agreed
s easier to implement by establishing a
ed it would be appropriate to charge a
licensed cosmetologist doing business
ar under the program.
ination had yet been made for those
City to know how many individuals
e City has no idea how many people
•ogram would allow the City to capture
nt.
ram is very common to other cities.
cities charge significantly more than
ACM/DeStefano concluded that Counci 's direction was to move forward to
implement the program based on a $10 s artup registration fee and a $10 annual
renewal fee and said that staff would report back to the Council in about eight
weeks.
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► Goals and Objectives:
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CM/Lowry provided Council wi& a list of its goals and objectives. DBTV Channel
3 does not appear on the Council's list. However, with a number of staff
members leaving there is an opportunity to use resources to expand the cable
usage if the Council were interested.
M/Chang felt the City should b
announcements for all organiza
publicizing ordinances and regi
etc. For instance, the City cot
students at CalPoly to operate
of hiring additional profession
to run the programs. In turn th
advertise its programs. He enc
visit the studio. Perhaps the Cit
Mt. SAC and Claremont Collea(
tter utilize Channel 3 by including public service
ons, non-profit organizations, schools, as well as
fations, talking about City beautification projects,
d use the technologically advanced studio and
ie station through an internship program instead
aff members and purchase technical equipment
school would have the benefit of Channel 3 to
,uraged Council Members and staff members to
could similarly cooperate with other schools like
CM/Lowry said that the City was not looking to create a cable TV empire but
wanted to find out Council's interest in order to determine what opportunities
were available in hiring new staff members and look for ways to pilot
programming rather than hand it over to a volunteer group or non-profit
organization.
MPT/O'Connor felt that money u ed for producing a birthday party video could be
better utilized toward DBTV anc staff person who could produce such items. In
addition, there were also public works activities that could be promoted through
Channel 3.
CM/Lowry suggested. that D.B.
tell the story to staff memb
complicated transportation initii
initiatives to agencies such as
Caltrans, COG, etc. The story c
3, for instance. Staff would like I
SR57/60 video with emphasis o
the City's initiatives and goals.
MPT/Herrera believed that stat
including costs for expanding
envisioned. She also felt M/Ch,
great idea. D.B.H.S. has a TV
produce videos. There are marn
channel.
ould create an educational video library to help
rs, elected officials and residents about its
ives so that the videos could be used to pitch
VITA, Orange County Transportation Authority,
uld be told through a video showing on Channel
make a presentation to the Council proposing a
expanding the limits of DBTV toward promoting
f should present Council with a full proposal
the prepared information for distribution as
tng's idea for showcasing other groups was a
production class and they may be available to
opportunities for expanding the use of the TV
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CM/Lowry felt that the opportunity ext
that the City should use the chan
communicate with the City's constituen
Council concurred to receive staff's pro
► Mid -Year Budget Review
FD/Magnuson presented the Mid -Year I
about the revenues and how the State
During its review of the matter, staff fo
what was anticipated. Prior to the "Ti
reduced motor vehicle in -lieu license fe
City ($3 million to $1 million). Subsequi
State to set aside monies to repay the
When the "Triple Flip" came into play
receives one (1) percent of the sales to
dictated that 25 percent of the one per(
deficit bond. The second flip was that cl
with an additional property tax allocal
receive its first payment in two days. R
percent should be received in January
that the State would backfill the educati(
General Funds. The result was a zero n
the VLF that the City lost as a result i�
citizens was supposed to be backfills
Revenue and the City will receive two it
the second in May. There was a sligr
resulted in a reduction to the City. In
enact the ERAFIII that takes money fro
ERAF funds back to the schools. The t
receive a net difference of $5,950.
ACM/Doyle explained that to date the r
to $400,000. The City knew that it wo
adjusted revenues accordingly. He did
the City lost only $6,000 on the statewid
FM/Magnuson explained the Mid Year
CM/Lowry said that this amendment w+
evening because information regard
forthcoming until today and that the mai
Public Comments: None
ded well beyond using volunteers and
to the greatest extent possible to
on the matter.
udget Amendment. Staff was concerned
Budget crisis actually affected the City.
nd that collections were not in line with
ple Flip", the State, a few years ago,
s that resulted in a two-thirds cut to the
ntly legislation was passed to direct the
cities in 2006/2007 (almost $1 million).
sales tax was affected. Normally D.B.
generated within the City. The first flip
ant would go to the State to pay off the
ies would be reimbursed the 25 percent
on on a bi-annual basis. D.B. should
ipayments of the 25 percent of the one
nd in May. The third part of the flip was
i relief augmentation funds (ERAF) with
it effect from the triple flip. Two-thirds of
the reduction of motor vehicle fees to
by the State through General Fund
,tallment payments, one in January and
change in the allocation method that
kugust 2004 legislation was passed to
i the Cities' property taxes to replenish
Atom line is that the City of D.B. would
I loss of revenue to the City was closer
d take hits in the budget process and
)t want the Council to get a sense that
adjustments.
dget Amendment report line items.
not scheduled for Council Agenda this
g the State Budget items was not
it would be placed on the next agenda.
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ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the City
Council, M/Chang adjourned the Study Session at 6:15 p.m.
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Linda C. Lowry, City C164
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 1s— day of zuj i �_, 2005.
WEN CHANG, Mayor
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETI G OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
JANUARY 18, 2005
CLOSED SESSION: 4:30 p.m., Room CC -8, SCAQMD/Government
Center Building, 21825 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Public Comments: Non
• Conference with Real Property Negotiators: Government Code
Section 54956.8 (Two Cases)
(1) Property Negotiations: Address: Sandstone Canyon Agency
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: City Manager
NEGOTIATING PARTY: Walnut Valley Unified School District
UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and terms of Payment
(2) Property Negotiations: Address: Portion of Lot 1, Tract No.
31479, Lot 61, Tract No. 42557
AGENCY NEGOTi TOR: City Manager
NEGOTIATING PARTY: D & L Properties, Inc.
UNDER NEGOTIA ION: Price and terms of Payment
• Government Code Section 54957 Public Employee Evaluation
Title: City Manager
STUDY SESSION: Mayor Chang called the City Council Study
Session to order at 5:36 p.m. in Room CC -8 of the SCAQMD/Government Center
Building, 21825 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
► Business Licensing
► Goals and Objectives
► Mid -Year Budget Review
M/Chang adjourned the Study Session to the Regular Meeting at 6:15 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Chang called the regular City Council
meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. in The Government Center/SCAQMD Auditorium,
21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: C/Zir�es led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: Ab Kastl, Diamond Canyon Christian Center gave
the invocation.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Herrera, Zirbes, Mayor
Pro Tem O'Connor and Mayor Chang.
Staff Present: Linda awry, City Manager; Michael Jenkins, City
Attorney; James DeStefano, Assistant City Manager; David Doyle, Assistant City
Manager and acting City Clerk; David Liu, Director of Public Works; Bob Rose,
Community Services Director; Linda Mac nuson, Finance Director and April Blakey,
Public Information Manager.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: CM/L(
be a request for waiver of rental fees at
User Policy.
requested that Item 8.1 be amended to
to a Park as permitted in the current
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CEOTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
1.1 Public Works Investment Summary — Power Point Presentation by
DPW/Liu and Public Works staff taking the audience from Diamond
Bar Ranch days to the current point in history with attention to the
Department's vision for completed and future projects intended to
preserve the City's infras ructure, and an investment of nearly
$40,000,000.
2. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND
RECOMMENDATIIONS: CM/Lowry
introduced ACM/DeStefano who gave
State of Emergency due to the
a brief update on the City's declared
storm
occurred in D.B. between Minnequa
-related landslides and sloughs that
and Sunset Crossing, at Summitridge
Park, and on City owned property
Blvd. Residents of the affected
t the intersection of Gold Rush and D.B.
area
were evacuated as a precautionar
etween Minnequa and Sunset Crossing
1 measure. No one was injured in the
incident. The hillsides are saturated
to the low points. Due to public saf
and water continues to find its way down
ty concerns residents were advised to
seek shelter away from their homes
limited occupancy.
ntil the properties were deemed safe for
ACM/DeStefano stated that on January 12th CM/Lowry declared a local
State of Emergency that followed t e State of Emergency declared by Los
Angeles County on January 10. On Saturday, January 15th Governor
Schwarzenegger declared certain areas within the State of California as
disaster areas and the City anticipates the Governor's Declaration to extend
to the entire County of Los Angeles along with other counties in the State.
Such Declaration opens the possibility of Federal funding and resources for
mitigation. Following the City's Declaration, staff met with all five affected
property owners in the Sunset Cros ing/Minnequa area to discuss current
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conditions, the reasons hat certain properties were red tagged to prohibit
occupancy, availability of housing assistance offered through the Red Cross,
describe security measures implemented to assist in property protection and
commenced discussions egarding short-term and long-term requirements of
property owners to repair their properties. Today the City caused the
"staking" of the landslide area through a City geologist in order to monitor the
area for further land sli page. As a result of further inspection it was
determined that the slide mass continues to move slightly while "airing out"
because of good weather and sunshine.
Based on current information it is impossible to determine whether the mass
will continue to move. Ho ever, as a preventative measure, residents were
advised not to occupy their homes until further notice. Because there is a
need to immediately protect the hillside from further erosion, the City has, at
the request of the resideni s, initiated a plan to cover the landslide area and to
help correct current draine ge problems. The City will cause construction of a
cover for the area and will implement sandbagging and erosion control. The
homeowners will be invoiced for mitigation services when appropriate. Staff
continues to work with isE ues to determine whether some of the units are
appropriate for occupancy, Appropriate County, State and Federal agencies
including OEM and FEMA were notified and will visit the properties within the
next few work days in orde to provide eyewitness to the events that occurred
on January 12 and to assist in the declaration by the President that Los
Angeles County is a Disaster Area. An information sheet was provided to 85
adjacent neighbors of the affected area and the City continues to provide
information about how res dents can prepare for winter storms and remain
vigilant and monitor the affected properties until a final solution is reached for
reconstruction of the properties.
MPT/O'Connor said that several residents had contacted her offering their
assistance. She also said she was in the process of contacting a bank and
non-profit organizations to set up an account to receive donations for the
affected residents to assist them in mitigating their properties.
C/Herrera thanked staff for their intervention and reminded residents that
although the City is not obligated to pay for the mitigation it is evident that
the residents greatly appreciate the City's assistance in implementing
immediate emergency measures and recommending competent companies
for the repair work.
C/Zirbes said he was shocked and devastated to see how much earth had
moved. He was very glad no one was injured and thanked staff for their quick
action and for taking a leadership role. He suggested that the safety
measures referred to by A M/DeStefano be rolled on Channel 3.
M/Chang also appreciated taff's quick response and interaction with the
residents to prevent damac a to life and lessen the inevitable damage to
property. The City will move o seek emergency Federal and State funding to
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assist the homeowners in their
ACM/DeStefano reported that to
contractors who would bid on co
hours of tomorrow's presentation
be covered well in advance of the
to end of next week.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
need to raise money to cover the
event was not covered by insura
itigation efforts.
'ow morning staff would meet with four
rge of the area. Bids are due within 36
staff anticipated that the property would
t rainstorm contemplated for the middle
Joe McManus explained that there -was a
st of damage and mitigation because this
Junay Gardner Logan, Chief of tall for Assemblyman Bob Huff said she
would be in the district office in the City of Industry for the next two days. She
reported that Mr. Huff was moving his district office from industry to D.B. as
soon as office space becomes ava lable. She said that the district and capitol
staff were available to assist the ity Council Members and City staff with
state related issues.
Kandice Moore, and two other members representing the D.B.H.S.
Advanced Show Choir, asked people to purchase the choir's cookbooks and
support the choir in their f undraisir g effort so that the choir members could
compete on a national level in New York. The cost is $1200 per student. The
choir would appreciate financial assistance to attend the event. They
indicated that it had been diffic It and discouraging for them to get
sponsorship because people said they would rather contribute to sports
organizations than to the choir.
Jack Tanaka, President, D.B. Bre
participate in the Windmill Plaque
January 22 in the Ralph's Shopping
project was a joint effort by the D.B,
Society.
Chuck Horvath spoke about the pro
that Eileen Ansari had been and cc
She continues to be a viable candidE
his opinion, some political machine c
counted. D.B. elections send an im
candidates and voters because of u
candidates and their constituents. I
more ethics. He said that candidate:
City's youth and residents by allowii
course in a clean and ethical enviror
ikfast Lions Club, invited the public to
Dedication at. 9:00 a.m. on Saturday,
;enter at Grand Ave. and D.B. Blvd. The
Breakfast Lions Club and the Historical
:ess of electing officials and how he felt
ntinued to be unfairly attacked by lies.
to for future local and State office and in
oes not want people's vote for her to be
)roper signal to the next generation of
iethical political methods employed by
ligh school students should be taught
needed to set a good example for the
ig election campaigns to run a natural
ment.
Jack Tanaka said he thought the D. H.S. choir was an excellent group and
asked for financial support so that th choir could represent the City of D.B.
by participating in the national comp tition in New York.
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4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC
COMMENTS: C/Herrera asked the D. B. H.S.
choir members for a phone
number to call in case individuals wished to
purchase the cookbook.
She purchased a cookbook for each of her two
daughters at the Snowfe
t and her daughters were thrilled with the gift.
A choir member responded
that anyone interested in purchasing a cookbook
should call D.B.H.S. at 594-1405
and ask for the Choir Director Dave Willard
at extension 33369. The
cookbook sells for $20 and half of the purchase
price goes toward supporting
the choir.
C/Zirbes said his kids had been involved in Dave Willard's programs for six
years. He has a box of cookbooks and the books contain great recipes and
make excellent gifts. The choir program is a great program and the kids that
participate are award winning kids and well-respected and renowned
throughout southern Calif rnia. Please support the choir.
M/Chang suggested that the students contact staff about whether there was
a community fund available to assist the choir. He said he would purchase a
cookbook and also donate additional money to support the choir.
5. SCHEULE OF FUTURE VENTS:
5.1 D.B. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION — January 20, 2005 — 7:00 p.m.,
Room CC -8 AQMD Government Center, 21865 Copley Dr.
5.2 PLANNING COM ISSION MEETING — January 25, 2005 — 7:00
p.m., Auditorium, QMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865
Copley Dr.
5.3 PARKS. AND RECR FATION COMMISSION MEETING —January27,
2005 — 7:00 p.m., Hearing Board Room, AQMD/Government Center,
21865 Copley Dr.
5.4 CITY COUNCIL MEETING — February 1, 2005 — 6:30 p.m.,
Auditorium, AQMD/ overnment Center, 21865 Copley Dr.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: MPT/O'Connor moved, C/Zirbes seconded to
approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried by the following
Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Herrera, Zirbes, MPT/O'Connor,
M/Chang
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
6.1 APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES — Regular Meeting of January
4, 2005 — As Submitted.
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6.2 RATIFIED CHECK REGI TER —containing checks dated January 13,
2005 for a total amount of $559,424.79.
6.3 APPROVED FOR SECOh
READING AND ADOPTEI
ZONE CHANGE NO. 200.'C
FROM R-1-20,000 TO RUl
OF APPROXIMATELY 7.
0289-030 LOCATED AT
DRIVE (EAST SIDE) AND
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
0 READY BY TITLE ONLY, WAIVED FULL
ORDINANCE NO. 01 (2005) ADOPTING
-03 CHANGING THE EXISTING ZONING
IAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) FOR PROPERTY
i ACRES IDENTIFIED AS APN #8713-
fHE TERMINUS OF ALAMO HEIGHTS
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE
WITHIN "THE COUNTRY ESTATES.")
6.4 APPROVED CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH GFB-FRIEDRICH &
ASSOCIATES, INC. FORASSESSMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR LANDSCAPING ASS SSMENT DISTRICT NO.'S 38, 39 AND
41 FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS FOR A TOTAL
CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $36,070 PLUS A CONTINGENCY
AMOUNT OF $5,000.
6.5 (a) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2005-05 : REQUESTING THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO
THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2005.
(b) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2005-06 : ADOPTING
REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE
PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO
THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE
7, 2005.
6.6 AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH MARTIN & CHAPMAN FOR ELECTION
SERVICES AND SUPPLIES FOR THE JUNE 7, 2005 ELECTION AT
A COST NOT TO EXCEED $40,000 AND APPROPRIATE THE
FUNDS FROM GENERAL FUND RESERVES.
6.7 APPROVED CHANGE OF I ELEGATE APPOINTMENTS TO THE
L.A. COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 21 AND ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-07: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF
SPECIAL REPRESENTATIxJES TO THE BOARD OF THE SAN
GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS.
6.8 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2005-08: RATIFYING EMERGENCY
DECLARATION ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER ON JANUARY
12, 2005 DECLARING A LOCAL EMERGENCY.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
JANUARY 18, 2005
8. COUNCIL CONSIDER
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8.1 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF WAIVER FOR ROOM
RENTAL FEES AT HERITAGE PARK FOR CALIFORNIA STATE
ASSEMBLYMAN BOB HUFF FOR A STAFF TRAINING DAY.
CM/Lowry reported that the Heritage Park Facility Use Policy allows
the Council, at its discretion, to waive fees. The fee amount for this
use would be appy ximately $900. Staff recommends approval of the
waiver.
C/Herrera felt the City had benefited from good relationships with its
legislators. In yeas past Assemblyman Gary Miller proposed a bill
that allowed D.B. to receive an additional two years of vehicle license
fee funds. She felt it was important to continue good working
relationships with II legislators and honor these types of requests.
MPT/O'Connor moved, C/Herrera seconded to approve waiver for
room rental fees at Heritage Park for California State Assemblyman
Bob Huff for a staff training day.
M/Chang recomme�rded that staff consider amending the Use Policy
to waive all fees fo legislators.
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COU CILMEMBERS: Herrera, Zirbes, MPT/O'Connor,
M/Chang
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
9. COUNCIL S
REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
C/Herrera said she intende J to propose a revision in the City's Facilities Use
Policy. However, to expand on M/Chang's previous comment there could
come a time when the San abriel Valley Council of Governments or SCAG
wanted to meet at the Diarr and Bar Center, for instance, and she would like
for staff to expand the olicy to include legislators and other local
governmental organizations with which D.B. participates. She reported with
pride that Assemblyman Bob Huff was named Vice Chairman of the
Assembly Transportation Committee for the State, a phenomenal
accomplishment for an inc ming legislator. Senator Bob Margett is on the
Senate Transportation Committee and Congressman Gary Miller serves on
the National Transportation Committee. D.B. has numerous transportation
issues being situated at the intersection of the SR57/60 interchange and
when problems occur on thfreeway the traffic spills onto the City's streets.
Therefore, it benefits D.B. t work on regional transportation issues such as
longer port hours that would relieve D.B. congestion during peak hours and
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result in cleaner air for the City.
C/Zirbes congratulated Bob Huff
Transportation Committee. He w
were coming to D.B. to witness fir
and M/Chang presented the Sta
Center. He said he looked forwc,
goals set forth for the betterment
O Connor congratulated D.B
achieving number one nationwide
program.
M/Chang offered congratulation,
appointment. About 10 days ago
town hall meeting on the north sid
and the consultant for their particip;
to participate in their respective
meetings. The Council traveled to
traffic concerns and how the StatE
Council also pointed out that the Cil
its Redevelopment Project Area. HE
City address replay on Channel 3 a�
about the accomplishments and the
read for themselves the Tribune arb
number one in the Nation and he
principal, teachers and students at
ADJOURNMENT: With no further
the meeting at 8:23 p.m.
2005. The foregoing minutes are hereby
l
WEN CHANG, MAYOR —
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his appointment as Vice Chairman of the
also pleased that Mr. Huff and his staff
land the traffic congestion. Last week he
of the City address at the Diamond Bar
to working with everyone to attain the
D.B.
H.S. and Walnut Valley School District on
recognition for the advanced placement
to Assemblyman Bob Huff on his
e and MPT/O'Connor attended a traffic
t of D.B. He thanked the residents, staff
tion and input and encouraged residents
future neighborhood traffic town hall
'acramento last week to discuss the City's
could help D.B. with those issues. The
r needed funds to supplement the loss of
asked residents to watch the State of the
d forward their comments to the Council
proposed goals. He felt residents should
le about D.B.H.S. students being ranked
asked staff to recognize and honor the
he next Council meeting.
ness to conduct, M/Chang adjourned
C. LOWRY, CITE CLERK
this e s t day of Februa y