HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/15/2005 Minutes - Regular MeetingCITY F DIAMOND BAR
CITY CO NCIL STUDY SESSION
FE RUARY 15, 2005
STUDY SESSION: Mayor Chang called the Study Session to order
at 5:01 p.m. in Room CC -8 f the South Coast Air Quality Management
District/Government Center, 218 5 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA.
Present:
Tem O'Connor and Mayor
Staff Present:
City Attorney; David Doyle, Assis
DeStefano, Assistant City Mana
Rose, Community Services Di
Analyst; Jim Claris, Legislative C
Sheriff.
Council Members Herrera, Zirbes, Mayor Pro
Linda Lowry, City Manager; Michael Jenkins,
ant City Manager and Acting City Clerk; James
;er; David Liu, Director of Public Works; Bob
ector; Sharon Gomez, Senior Management
)nsultant and Captain Mike Kwan, L.A. County
► Prioritize Federal Appropriation Requests
CM/Lowry reported that t e first phase request for transportation funds
was submitted to Congre sman Miller. The second phase is for "other
appropriations" and staff is seeking input from the Council with respect to
the types of requests the City should make. In accordance with rankings
provided by each Council Member, staff ranked the items by types of
funding requests with the highest being Tonner Canyon and the second,
the interchange connector for the SR 57/60 at Sunset Crossing Rd. under
"highway transportation." New library funding and a request for funds to
improve the existing libr iry were bundled. under a "library" category.
Included in the "natural disaster" category were public repairs and private
repairs. The last three tems that qualified in the top tier were 1)
acquisition of Lots 1 and 61 2) acquisition of Sandstone Canyon property
and 3) Trails Improvements.
CM/Lowry responded to MPT/O'Connor that the City would apply to the
Rivers Conservancy for the trails improvement and nature center funding.
C/Zirbes said he noticed that FEMA opened an office last weekend and
wanted to know if the ity should ask Congressman Miller for the
mitigation funds.
ACM/DeStefano said he understood there were different pools of money,
one of which was the disaster recovery through FEMA and SBA loans.
This funding request was through a different category of federal dollars
that applied to economic development and housing and urban
development. In fact, the category came from the Congressman's office.
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PAQE 2 CC STUDY SESSION
M/Chang felt the summary sheet
MPT/O'Connor recommended th
Assembly Member and State Se
for some of the items.
resented Council consensus.
the document also be sent to the State
for in an attempt to obtain state funding
C/Zirbes felt the list should be updated on an annual basis.
► Discussion of Sheriff Contract
CM/Lowry reported that the Sh
anticipate a minimum nine (9) pert
based on usual annual costs as �
multi-year agreement. In addition
investigate additional ways it
countywide Sheriff services. The i
have the formula in place decades
detail which services would rem
extent the details were at the disc
the Sheriff as a policy matter. CN
cost of services continued to incl
purchase less and less services.
maintain a relationship between
certain positions have been elimi
investigate the possibility of D.B.
help Council make a more informe
to speak to the matter.
C/Herrera asked if Supervisor Kna
hear the City's concerns.
CM/Lowry responded, "No".
Andy Lazzaretto said his compan)
his firm conducted numerous safE
10 years ago the City of Santa F
service and the amount of service
hired his firm to determine whetl•
Santa Fe Springs to contract with
Springs was not unhappy with the
In the end Santa Fe Springs deck
basis saving about $500,000 with
Whittier. In addition, Santa Fe Sp
service and increase the level of si
dedicates a group of officers to the
there is additional backup with tl
another on an as -needed basis. La
nges/Increases.
1riff informed the City that it should
ant increase on $4.5 million annual cost
fell as negotiated labor increases for a
the Board of Supervisors intended to
:ould recover costs from cities for
sue is that the contract cities fought to
ago and the formula did not necessarily
lin countywide services and to some
retion of the Board of Supervisors and
'Lowry said it was her belief that if the
case, contract cities would most likely
For D.B. the reality is that in order to
public safety and the General Fund
sated. One consideration would be to
laving its own department. In order to
1 decision, she invited Andy Lazzaretto
's office was invited to this meeting to
had existed for 20 years during which
y and law enforcement studies. About
Springs had difficulty with its level of
)r which it was paying. As a result they
ar it would be feasible for the City of
he City of Whittier. Like D.B. Santa Fe
ervice, only concerned about the cost.
Dd to go with Whittier on a contractual
he same amount of positive impact to
Ings was able to initially duplicate the
rvice during the past 10 years. Whittier
Santa Fe Springs station. In addition,
D two cities being able to assist one
I year his firm assisted the City of La
FEBRUARY 15, 2005
PAGE 3 CC STUDY SESSION
Habra to investigate a new contractual relationship to help the City save
money and maintain the same level of service. In this case the issue of
protection was inflexible. For various reasons La Habra decided to go with
the County of Los Angeles for their service.
C/Herrera asked the cost
Mr. Lazzaretto responded
ago at a cost of approxim,
Santa Fe Springs with a c
with his firm to do the actu
their own department esp(
contractor and an alternati
of La Habra study was ver
would identify what it wo
department based on pre;
etc.
the Santa Fe Springs study.
that the study was conducted about 10 years
tely $70,000 and that the initial report provided
,mparison study after which the City contracted
J study. Santa Fe Springs never wanted to start
cially since Whittier was presented as a willing
fe to the Sheriff's services. He felt that the City
similar to D.B.'s situation and said that his firm
Id theoretically take for D.B. to form its own
imptions of service levels, facility, recruitment,
C/Herrera asked how long it would take to complete a study that included
the increase in costs for the San Bernardino and the Orange County
Sheriffs rates of increase f r the same time period.
Mr. Lazzaretto said he would recommend that the study be done in
phases permitting the City to look at alternatives such as finding other
cities that D.B. would want to approach on a contractual basis. Setting up
a department requires a large commitment, a lot of money and involves a
certain amount of risk. ThE City of Brea has contracted with Yorba Linda
for a number of years anc both cities are pleased with the relationship.
Brea or Pomona or a joint powers authority with surrounding cities could
present an alternative optio .
MPT/O'Connor said that through research, D.B. might discover that it had
a good deal with its current service provider.
C/Herrera felt it would be in the City's best interest to research the matter
in order to make an informed decision.
Mr. Lazzaretto said that one of the reasons that he recommended the
County of Orange as a service alternative was because 20 cities and the
County of Orange formed a joint power authority that allowed them to
guarantee their contract citi as a maximum annual increase.
CM/Lowry stated that the uditor was asked to gather information about
how much the independent cities were paying for Law Enforcement in
order to compare the gooJ deal provided by Los Angeles County. She
was concerned that the a ditor was not directed to look at how much
property tax cities have tha also have their own police departments.
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PAGE 4 CC STUDY SESSION
When contract cities were set up
the property taxes were apportion
for sheriff's services, the Supervi
property taxes were given to conte
level of service for their communi
most contract cities to have tt
Supervisors is keeping the prope
every property tax dollar and full
property tax dollar. The Board of
to compare itself to full service
consumer of County Services.
Mr. Lazzaretto explained that wh
motion the idea was that the only
what they actually used. In the e,
pressed to go elsewhere for th
became an issue.
M/Chang felt that Council Membe
and should be armed with suffici
County. He wanted to know 1) the
what a City the size of D.B. shoul(
joint powers authority, 3) an estim
own department and 4) where woL
it be a certain city or a joint po
maintain the current service, cut
contract with a JPA or contract wit
felt that 20 cities could form a JPA
instance, have an excellent sher
Worst case or best scenario cou
department. As a businesspersot
discount to cities that paid for a si
asking for an increase. Until the
make a determination about how to
talk with the Board of Supervisors %
rough LAFCO and the extent to which
1 was somewhat based on contracting
)rs have forgotten that fact. Because
-t cities for them to have an affordable
, there are not sufficient resources for
it own departments. The Board of
y tax money. D.B. gets five cents of
rvice cities get up to 25 cents of every
pervisors has decided that D.B. needs
ities. D.B. must use its power as a
n the contract system was first set in
hing the cities would ever pay for was
rly years the contract cities were hard
it service levels and ultimately cost
were upset with the increase in cost
mt information before confronting the
cost for doing the study, 2) an idea of
pay to contract with a different city or
.te of what it would cost D.B. to run its
d D.B. go to obtain its service whether
vers authority. Other options were to
ie service, contract with another city,
i other cities to form an entity/JPA. He
and by contributing $3 million each for
Vs department serving the 20 cities.
I be for D.B.. to have its own police
he felt that vendors should offer a
Inificant amount of service rather than
council had the numbers it could not
proceed nor would the City be able to
ithout the information.
C/Zirbes was interested in knowin more about relationships like that of
Brea and Yorba Linda. Chino Hills contracts with the San Bernardino
County Sheriff and Walnut is just across the freeway from D.B. He asked if
the consultant could determine through the study if any of the
aforementioned cities would be willing to discuss a relationship. He felt
that D.B. would decide to stay wit i the County and increase the level of
service or enter into an agreeme t with another city. If D.B. and Walnut
joined forces there might be a way to purchase the existing building and
recruit existing personnel. He wac concerned about the City forming its
own department and 10 or 15 yars down the road being faced with
retirement costs and concerns. He elt that the level of benefits and retire-
FEBRUARY 15, 2005
meet programs for officer;
for instance. And, could [
Brea for instance for whic
would be to create som
instance or contract with
cities be interested in sucl
PAGE 5 CC STUDY SESSION
would be different from that of a City employee
B. get the same or better level of service from
i it pays the County today. To him the options
type of PD with Chino Hills and Walnut for
Brea and whether any of the aforementioned
a relationship.
Mr. Lazzaretto explained that the more alternatives the City would like to
research, the more the study would cost.
CM/Lowry pointed out that the City of Industry might be interested in being
a part of a metropolitan collaboration.
M/Chang asked the consultant to present the City with its proposal.
C/Herrera askedto see a comparison with Orange County and San
Bernardino County with re pect to the rate of increase to their contracting
agencies over a similar ti a period going back to 1995.
MPT/O'Connor was also interested to see a cost comparison of a patrol
car from Los Angeles Cou ty versus San Bernardino County.
Mr. Lazzaretto responded to M/Chang that he could have a proposal for
the Council in two weeks.
C/Herrera asked for a phage -in cost estimate.
CM/Lowry said that SUPE rvisor Knabe supports contract cities and his
position has been that contract cities are not taking advantage of the
County. He voted to continue the audit to placate the other three votes on
the Board. The issue wou d be to present a case that would sway one of
the other three Board Me bers to change his/her position.
C/Herrera felt that if the
information along with D.
MPT/O'Connor felt it wou
well.
ity of Industry were interested in pursuing the
I., it might get the attention of Gloria Molina.
I be worthwhile to invite the City of Walnut as
► Discussion of Video Medlia Program Proposal from MBI Media
CM/Lowry prefaced the pr sentation by reiterating the Council's desire to
communicate newsworthy events to residents.
ACM/Doyle reported that he spoke with different media entities. MBI
Media is local and having one a lot of work with Foothill Transit and other
transit agencies can pull information from their archives that would be
pertinent to D.B. This proposal references the video that would create a
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PAGE 6 CC STUDY SESSION
marketing piece for various uses
federal legislators, etc. The propc
This is an initiation process becau:
company to produce additional
promotional shows. Staff spoke
internship program to possibly
universities. MBI has an internshif
for the D.B. program. In addition, t
for D.B. that could be pulled forwc
include providing post -production
mini -segment production for the
responsible for input and overall
provide the City with a turnkey pro(
C/Herrera asked if the transpo
directly with MBI Media to maks
provided. ACM/Doyle explained th;
Works Division staff members and
would be called upon to provide inl
M/Chang felt that $25,000 was a t:
comparison. ACM/Doyle respondE
forthcoming. Staff spoke with a cc
go with MBI Media based on thei
issues. For example, the compute
cost the City $20,000 and compan
proposal was in line.
M/Chang wanted a second pro
which company is selected he wo
ACM/Doyle reiterated that MBI Me
and agreed to include the internshi
CM/Lowry explained that staff woi
of the video and it would be a le;
able to determine how it .would
managed and to what extent the
participate. Staff's research indic
involved in the process it would rE
time and staff is not prepared to m.
C/Zirbes asked what staff's role
such as creating the JPIA or lobbying
sal is for $25,000 to create the video.
e the City would likely be looking to this
work with expansion of DBTV for
pecifically with MBI about creating an
utilize students from surrounding
in place and could initiate that service
1131 would catalogue and archive videos
rd for future use. Discussions with MBI
,ervices such as narration, digitization,
City's website, etc. D.B. would be
lirection and in turn MBI. Media would
lud.
tation consultants would collaborate
certain the correct information was
.t the transportation consultants, Public
other agencies on an as -needed basis
high and wondered if staff obtained a
that no other formal proposals were
tractor housed in Brea but decided to
expertise in traffic and transportation
generated video for the new library
I to the cost of that video staff felt this
al for price comparison. No matter
want student interns to be involved.
is has the internship program in place
program as part of D.B.'s program.
Id be very involved with the production
rning process for staff. Staff would be
articipate, how the process would be
City would want to have a contractor
►tes that if only student interns were
Xuire a great deal of staff management
ve into that unknown area.
d be with MBI?
CM/Lowry responded "storyline" orlcontent.
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ACM/Doyle responded ""hat is the story we're trying to tell?" The first
meeting with MBI included a discussion about the target audience. What is
the story that D.B. is trying to tell and what are the critical components? Is
it traffic and transportation issues, economic issues?
C/Zirbes asked how much) of the work had been done.
ACM/Doyle said only what was previously produced.
C/Zirbes felt it. was a gooc idea to proceed but wondered why D.B. should
spend this amount of money to get the story out to the public. If the City
does not tell the right story to the right audience it would be a waste of
time because traffic problems affect D.B. on a regional basis.
CM/Lowry offered that it would be a good idea to bring MBI in for a
presentation to the Council. She explained her concept was that MBI
would create a digitized record of the story and that record would be
modified to play to various audiences such as the Federal Government,
SCAG, Four Corners, etc. She foresaw the creation of an inventory that
would serve the City over the long haul for the whole 57/60 initiative.
$25,000 is a lot, but she saw it as an up front investment with smaller
incremental costs or the future with respect to transportation issues, for
example. In addition, it would be a push to get the City started on
managing production for BTV.
C/Herrera said that she suggested to Sunny McPeak that before the State
spends billions of dollars building additional freeways there should be a
concerted effort to fix dysfunctional areas and maximize extended port
hours so that trucks could run on a 2417 basis. As an example, the
SR57/60 interchange has been dysfunctional for years and there are
accidents on a daily basis at that location. .
Public Comments: I None Offered
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the City
Council, M/Chang adjourned the Study Session at 6:15 p.m. to Closed Session.
L' da C. Lowry, City Clerk/
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this day of .._ ;:ch , 2005
WEN CHANG, Mayor
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETIIsIG OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
FEBRUARY 15, 2005
STUDY SESSION: Mayor Chang called the City Council Study
Session to order at 5:00 p.m. in oom CC -8 of the SCAQMD/Government Center
Building, 21825 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
► Prioritize Federal ppropriation Requests
► Discussion of Sh riff Contract Changes/Increases.
► Discussion of Vid o Media Program Proposal from MBI Media
M/Chang adjourned the Study
CLOSED SESSION:
Center Building, 21825 Copley
Government Code
— Anticipated Litig�
CALL TO ORDER:
meeting t o order at 6:55 p.m. it
21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar,
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
Services.
ROLL CALL:
Pro Tem O'Connor and Mayor
to the Regular Meeting at 6:15 p.m.
6:15 p.m., Room CC -8, SCAQMD/Government
ve, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
tion 54956.9(b) Conference with Legal Counsel
: One (1) Case
Mayor Chang called the Regular City Council
The Government Center/SCAQMD Auditorium,
MPT/O'Connor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Moment of Silence for those serving in the Armed
Council Members Herrera, Zirbes, Mayor
ang.
Staff Present: Linda Lowry, City Manager; Michael Jenkins, City
Attorney; James DeStefano, Assi tant City Manager; David Doyle, Assistant City
Manager and Acting City Clerk; David Liu, Director of Public Works; Bob Rose,
Community Services Director; Nancy Fong, Planning Manager and Linda
Magnuson, Finance Director.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As Presented.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
FEBRUARY 15, 2005 PAGE 2 CITY COUNCIL
1.1 Presented City Plaque to .B.H.S. Math Department and students for
their achievements.
1.2 Presentation of Los Angles County Fire Department Year End
Report - Assistant Fire Chi f Nieto.
NEW BUSINESS RECOGNITI
1.3 Presented Plaque to Jeffery Lee, Owner.of Metropolitan Furnishings,
820 N. Diamond Bar Blvd.
2. CITY MANAGER REPORTS A
Offered.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMM
5. SCHEULE OF FUTURE EVE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Offered.
None
None
5.0 CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE NOMINATION PERIOD — February 14,
2005 through March 11, 2005 — for an appointment call 909-839-7010
5.1 D.B. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MEETING — February 17, 2005 —
7:00 p.m., Room CC -8, AQ D/Government Center, 21865 Copley Dr.
5.2 NEIGHBORHOOD TRA FIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
COMMUNITY MEETING — February 17, 2005 — 7:00 p.m., Castle
Rock Elementary School, 2 75 Castle Rock Road.
5.3 PRESIDENT'S HOLIDAY City Offices will be closed Monday,
February 21, 2005 in observance of President's Day. City Offices will
reopen Tuesday, February 122, 2005 at 7:30 a.m.
5.4 NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
COMMUNITY MEETING - F bruary 22, 2005 - 7 p.m., Diamond Point
Elementary School, 24150 unset Crossing Road.
5.5 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING — February 22, 2005 — 7:00
p.m., Auditorium, AQMD/Government Center, 21865 Copley Dr.
5.6 NEIGHBORHOOD TRA FIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
COMMUNITY MEETING -F bruary 24, 2005 - 7 p.m., YMCA, 226400
Sunset Crossing Road.
FEBRUARY 15, 2005 PAGE 3 CITY COUNCIL
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5.7 PARKS AND REC
2005 — 7:00 p.m.,
21865 Copley Dr.
5.8 HOUSEHOLD
February 26, e
EATION COMMISSION MEETING — February 24,
earing Board Room, AQMD/Government Center,
ZARDOUS WASTE ROUND -UP — Saturday,
-- 9:00a. — 3:00p., 1300 block of Bridgegate Dr.
5.9 CITY COUNCIL MEETING — March 1, 2005 — 6:30 p.m., Auditorium,
AQMD/Governme t Center, 21865 Copley Dr.
5.10 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING -March 7,2005-7:00
p.m., Diamond Bar/Waln t Sheriff Station, 21695 E. Valley Blvd., Walnut
CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Zirbes moved, C/Herrera seconded to approve
the Consent Calendar as resented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL EMBERS:
6.1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Herrera, Zirbes, MPT/O'Connor,
M/Chang
None
None
6.1 .1 Study Sessi n of February 1, 2005 — As Submitted.
6.1.2 Regular Me ting of February 1, 2005 — As Submitted.
6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES —
Regular Meeting oflJanuary 11, 2005.
6.3 RECEIVED AND FI ED PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES — Regular Meeting of November 18, 2004.
6.4 RATIFIED CHECK 13EGISTER—containing checks dated February 3,
2005 and February 10, 2005 in a combined amount of $496,714.17.
6.5 ADOPTED SECOND- READING OF ORDINANCE NO, 02(2005)
ADOPTING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2005-01
REGARDING DIAMOND BAR MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 22.36
RELATING TOT E SUBSTITUTION OF NON-COMMERCIAL
MESSAGES FORON-SITE SIGNS.
6.6 APPROVED PRIOR YEARS' ALLOTMENT OF TUITION
R I EIMBURSEMENT FOR THE CITY MANAGER ($12,000).
FEBRUARY 15, 2005 PAGE 4 CITY COUNCIL
6.7 AWARDED CONTRACT TO MBI MEDIA TO PRODUCE A VIDEO
PROMOTING THE SR 7/60 INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT IN THE AMOU T OF $25,000.
6.8 AWARDED CONTRACT FOR INSPECTION SERVICES TO D&J
ENGINEERING FOR STA SHINE PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,500.
6.9 ACCEPTED RESIGNATION OF DEXTER MACBRIDE AS A
MEMBER OF THE WILDLIFE CORRIDOR CONSERVATION
AUTHORITY (WCCA) ADVISORY BOARD.
6.11 APPROVED DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS CITY HALL OFFICE
EQUIPMENT.
6.12 APPROPRIATED $140,00 OF GENERAL FUND, FUND BALANCE
RESERVE FROM THE P EVIOUS SALE OF PROP A FUNDS TO
FUND THE CAPITAL IMP OVEMENT PROJECTS BUDGET FOR
FY 2004-05 FOR CONSTR JCTION OF A NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT
DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD AND MAPLE HILL ROAD.
MATTERS WITHDRAWN FROM CO
6.10 APPOINTMENT OF S1
CORRIDOR CONSERVA
BOARD.
C/Herrera reminded the aL
member of the Wildlife Coi
through a Joint Powers Agrf
Habra Heights and Los Ang
with Mr. Davis on several oc
him for appointment.
CALENDAR:
PHEN DAVIS TO THE WILDLIFE
ON AUTHORITY (WCCA) ADVISORY
Jience that the City of D.B. had been a
ridor Conservation Authority since 1995
ement with the Cities of Brea, Whittier, La
,-les County. She said that after speaking
casions she was pleased to recommend
Stephen Davis said hews pleased to have the opportunity to
represent D.B. on the Adv sory Board. As a 25 -year resident and
parents of children in the D.B. school system, he looked forward to
continuing his community activism.
C/Herrera moved, MPT/O'i
Davis to the Wildlife Corridoi
Motion carried by the follow!
:.onnor seconded, to appoint Stephen
'Conservation Authority Advisory Board.
ng Roll Call vote:
FEBRUARY 15, 2005 PAGE 5 CITY COUNCIL
7.
AYES: COL NCIL MEMBERS: Herrera, Zirbes,
MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang
NOES: COL NCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
8.1 INTRODUCTION F ORDINANCE NO. 03(2005): ESTABLISHING A
PERSONNEL SYSTEM AND RESCINDING ORDINANCE 21 (1989).
CM/Lowry reportE d that this Ordinance represents an effort to
streamline the Ci y's Personnel System's rules and regulations.
ACM/Doyle and MA/Crews worked with legal counsel to make
certain that the Mu nicipal Code included the required statements for
administering pers nnel policies. She assured Council that the same
effort would be put toward providing the amended rules and
regulations as the next step of this process.
SMA/Crews reported that the Personnel Ordinance was adopted by
the City Council in 989 and had not been renewed or revisited since
adoption. The proposed ordinance simplified and streamlined the
wording and cared out the elements that more appropriately
belonged in pers nnel rules and regulations and added a non-
discrimination provision to comply with employment law. The
document went through several iterations of staff and legal counsel
review. The Personnel Rules and Regulations document is currently
under review for cc nsistency with the ordinance. Staff recommends
that the City Counc I introduce the proposed Ordinance by Title Only
and waive further reading.
There was no one present who wished to speak on this item.
C/Zirbes moved, C Herrera seconded to Introduce Ordinance No.
03(2005: Establiishi g a Personnel System and Rescinding Ordinance
21 (1989). Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COU
NOES: CO
ABSENT: CO
CIL MEMBERS: Herrera, Zirbes,
MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang
CIL MEMBERS: None
CIL MEMBERS: None
FEBRUARY 15, 2005 PAGE 6 CITY COUNCIL
9. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER
COMMENTS:
C/Zirbes congratulated the Chinese Association for sponsoring a
wonderful New Year celebration.
C/Herrera congratulated the
teachers, Principal Dennis
outstanding achievements. In
diminishing dollars from the
classes. As a former Walnut 1
knew how difficult it was to fi
schools find ways to achieve
community economically and s
couple of transportation cor
particular documents that are d
a notice was given to her whet
Sunny McPeak, Secretary of Ti
California about goods mover
interested in what occurs at
recommendation in the first drE
the designated truck freeway
advance notice by the consult
comments to the document, wa
ultimately formed an alliance wii
Rivera and Long Beach to oppo
successful in eliminating spec
document and instead statin(
east/west corridor. She was g
consultants who have expertise
MPT/O'Connor said that soon t
about next year's goals and obj
residents to begin thinking abou
she understood that about six r
the hat to run for the vacant City
to participate in the process ani
M/Chang met with the Chamber
to discuss a possible new li
encouraged residents to visit tl
fresh produce and visit with their
D.B. Advanced Placement Calculus
Paul, parents and students for their
i time when school districts are receiving
late, it is often difficult to have excellent
alley School District Board Member, she
id money to promote excellence. When
remarkable status, it benefits the entire
)cially. C/Herrera stated that the City has a
>ultants that have advised her about
?stined to appear on future agendas. Such
a document was being prepared for.
ansportation and Housing for the State of
,nt and transportation. D.B. is particularly
the SR57/60 interchange. Part of the
ft of the document was that the SR60 be
Nith special truck lanes. Thanks to the
ints, she was able to provide input and
able to appear at special meetings, and
i Council members from Rosemead, Pico
;e SCAG's recommendations. They were
fic consideration for the SR 60 in the
that trucks would need to follow an
ateful for staff's foresight to hire these
that is beneficial to the residents of D.B.
e Council would engage in discussions
ctives and asked Council Members and
what they would like on the list. She said
sidents had opted to put their names in
:ouncil position. She encouraged others
wished everyone success.
of Commerce during the past two weeks
)cation for the Farmer's Market. He
ie Farmer's Market and partake of the
neighbors. He spoke to the Kiwanis Club
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about the freeway con truction projects. Apparently many of the residents
are confused about what is happening. He explained the four major
aspects of the project He recently attended several events in recognition
of the Chinese New ear. He encouraged residents to visit the City's
Website at www.cit fdiamondbar.com and learn of the many services
available to the resi ents. Many people are taking advantage of the
beautiful Diamond Bar Center facilities for meetings and special events.
Because the Center i so popular, staff is working to get a reservation
system on line to make it easier for people to reserve the facility. He
asked residents to offer their comments about the City through the
website or by telepho a to their Councilperson.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, M/Chang adjourned
the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
LADA C. LOWRY, CITY CLARK
The foregoing minutes at,- hereby approved this-,, ri; ijday ofi pact -i ,
2005.
Jam. �C-l'- �
WEN CHANG, MA