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STUDY SESSION:
at 5:30 p.m. in Room CC -8
District/Government Center, 21 i
Present:
O'Connor and Mayor Chang.
OF DIAMOND BAR
INCIL STUDY SESSION
JUNE 7, 2005
Mayor Chang called the Study Session to order
of the South Coast Air Quality Management
65 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA.
Council Members Zirbes, Mayor Pro Tem
Also Present: Linda Lowry, City Manager; Michael Jenkins,
City Attorney; David Doyle, Assistant City Manager; James DeStefano, Assistant
City Manager; Linda Magnuson, Finance Director; David Liu, Director of Public
Works; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; and Allison Meyers, Recreation
Consultant.
► Youth Master Plan
► Fiscal Year 2005/06
► Public Comments on Study Session Items
YOUTH MASTER PLAN:
RC/Meyers presented the Draft
with emphasis on the importanc
of the City of D.B., Pomona Unii
School District. Each Agency wi
collaborative model that would
engage the community and c
through a connected delivery s
Master Plan will focus on ti
geographical barriers to incre+
transportation. The goal of the
determine whether the plan me,
youth by increasing self-esteem
skills and become more prods
recommending that the City Cou
at its June 21 meeting. Council
City Council meeting.
BUDGET DISCUSSION:
FD/Magnuson highlighted cl
resulting in a net increase of
Youth Master Plan via Power Point presentation
of establishing a collaborative effort consisting
ed School District and the Walnut Valley Unified
uld adopt the Youth Master Plan and institute a
involve the youth. A key strategy was to fully
)ordinate existing facilities and programs use
stem (the Web) and grant funding. The Youth
e youth to eliminate financial, cultural and
Ese access through a service inventory and
proposed outcome -based programming is to
isurably helps to make a positive difference for
increase awareness, help youth increase their
ctive citizens. RC/Meyers stated that staff is
icil consider and approve the Youth Master Plan
agreed to agendize the matter for the June 21
made to the proposed General Fund Budget
JUNE 7, 2005
PAPE 2 CC STUDY SESSION
MPT/O'Connor said she was unable to
City Birthday Party. She again aske
accounting of each event.
CM/Lowry explained that personnel
included in the Decision Packages Surr
a Junior Engineer and PWD/Liu found
current part-time position. Additional fu
not from the General Fund. The City i,-
rapid
;rapid rate and the next major step is
significantly impact the City's current pe
in its recommendation that a full t
Technician for IS would be a good w
performance. With respect to current
three promotions for current positions -
Superintendent, Park Maintenance
Superintendent and a single range i.
Management Analyst to Human Reso
existing personnel including 20% fring
$13,627. If the City Manager receives
would consider an additional 2% for As;
$14,491 for a total increase of $28,118.
ACM/DeStefano reported that Council
regarding consideration of bringing Buildi
looking to enhance the control and (
resources in a much more cost-effec
analyzes the opportunity and addresses
study session. Essentially, an in-house
additional hours of customer services.
MPT/O'Connor asked if the City had s
Official.
ACM/DeStefano responded affirmatively
would be able to approve projects "ove
assist with code enforcement activities ar
on a minimum 40 hour per week basic
currently paying for contract services. B
and ACM/DeStefano said he wished h
provide service to the community. The pr(
the present building official on an as-ne
contract service program to a full time in -t
ACM/DeStefano stated that staff looked
Since 1997 the City has averaged annu
average annual expenditure of about $56(
;termine the cost of events such as the
for a detailed revenue and expense
Jjustments for existing staff were not
narization. Engineering is looking to hire
funding for the position by trading in a
ds would come from special funds and
growing its technological expertise at a
to implement the GIS System that will
mitting system. Therefore, staff is united
ne Desktop/Web Application Support
of funds toward improving the City's
ersonnel, staff is seeking approval for
Recreation Supervisor II to Recreation
Supervisor to Park Maintenance
crease and title change from Senior
rces Manager. The three changes to
benefits results in a net increase of
1 6% CPI salary increase and Council
istant City Managers the cost would be
fas provided a six-page memorandum
Eg and Safety services in-house. Staff is
verall quality while managing annual
ve and efficient manner. The report
questions asked by Council at the last
program would allow staff to provide
lent work to warrant a full time Building
He explained how a full time official
the counter' and eliminate wait time,
d provide additional inspection services
at a cost less than what the City is
)/Tarango is an outstanding individual
had 40 hours from BO/Tarango to
posal included retaining the services of
tided basis as the City moved from a
Ouse staff program.
t activity over the past several years.
I revenue of about $850,000 with an
000. Staff looked at 10 area cities and
JUNE 7, 2005
their building officials and comm
cities that compared to D.B. in
combinations of consultant servi(
type of activity, etc. Staff came
higher service level at a rec
consideration of a significant inc
years staff believes that this is a
implementing.
MPT/O'Connor asked for add
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inity development directors. The report refers to
terms of typical types of construction, typical
:es and in-house services, nature of the product,
to an understanding that D.B. could provide a
uced cost of about $120,000 per year. In
'ease in activity within the City over the next 10
)usiness model that the Council should consider
time to consider the matter.
C/Zirbes said his concern was confirmation of salary projections for the
anticipated four employees. The nore the City brings in house the more it moves
away from being a contract c ty and D.B. may find itself with unforeseen
problems 10-15 years down the road similar to big cities that have big staffs and
large retirement costs. He asked ACM/DeStefano to provide projections for 10 to
15 years in the future with respe t to contract vs. in-house costs.
M/Chang felt it was a good p
ACM/DeStefano responded that
M/Chang said he was conce
customer service.
and asked if the $275,000 included benefits.
-
about providing better staff effectiveness and
M/Chang asked staff to place this item on the Study Session agenda for
discussion and also on the regul r City Council agenda for Council decision.
MPT/O'Connor asked for a copy of the goals and objectives that included this
proposal.
M/Chang said it would be good if the City could save $120,000 per year and at
the same time increase economic potential.
Council responded to CM/Lowry that the proposed building and safety positions
should be included in the proposed budget.
SALE OF PROP A FUNDS:
PWD/Liu stated that the City of C
money from the City. At the e
$1,056,000 and Commerce indic
funds for 75 cents on the dollar
would come to the City in this fisc
also interested in obtaining additic
bring that offer to the City Counc
agendize the sale of Prop A Fund
mmerce approached D.B. about buying Prop A
d of this FY the Prop A reserve would be
ted they would purchase $500,000 in Prop A
With Council approval on June 21 $375,000
it year. The City of Commerce indicated it was
ial Prop A funds in the next FY and staff would
in the next Fiscal Year. Council concurred to
JUNE 7, 2005
PAQE 4 CC STUDY SESSION
Public Comments on Study Session
ADJOURNMENT: With no fu
adjourned the Study Session at 6:30 p.n
The foregoing minutes are hereby
2005.
WEN CHANG, Mayor
None Offered.
business to conduct, M/Chang
L
tinda C. Lowry, City Cler
this 21st day of _ _ June ,
MINUTI
REGULAR MEETI
CLOSED SESSION:
► Government Code S
Title: City Manager
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
I OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
JUNE 7, 2005
5:00 p.m., Room CC -8
54957 Public Employee Evaluation
STUDY SESSION: Mayor Chang called the City Council Study
Session to order at 5:30 p.m. in Room CC -8 of the SCAQMD/Government Center
Building, 21825 Copley Drive, iamond Bar, CA 91765
► Youth Master Plan
► Fiscal Year 2005/06 Bud
► Public Comments on
M/Chang adjourned the Study
y Session Items
sion to the Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Chang called the Regular City Council
meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. in The Government Center/SCAQMD Auditorium,
21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
Church gave the Invocation.
ROLL CALL:
Pro Tem O'Connor and Mayor
Mayor Chang led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Pastor Bob Stebe, Northminster Presbyterian
ang.
Council Members Herrera, Zirbes, Mayor
Staff Present: Linda Lowry, City Manager; Michael Jenkins, City
Attorney; David Doyle, Assistant City Manager; James DeStefano, Assistant City
Manager; David Liu, Director of Public Works; Ken DesForges, IS Director; Linda
Magnuson, Finance Director; Nancy Fong, Planning Manager; and, Ryan McLean,
Senior Management Analyst.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: I Approved as presented.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIPNS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
1.1 Mayor Chang presnted a Certificate of Recognition to Irene Wang on
the occasion of he receiving the "2005 Librarian of the Yeas" Award.
Irene Wang introduced Julie McCasland, new Children's Librarian.
JUNE 7, 2005 PAGE 2 CITY COUNCIL
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH:
1.2 MPT/O'Connor presented a City Tile to Mary McCormack
representing MBI Media, I c. as Business of the Month for June 2005.
2. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AN
RECOMMENDATIONS: ACIADeStefano
reported that landslides occur throughout
the United States and can be
devastating as witnessed by the
'ecent occurrence in Laguna Beach. D.B.
has suffered its share of landslide
activity since incorporation. In the case of
Minnequa a second landslide in January
2005 affected the same five homes
that were affected in 1998 and asa
result those same homeowners are once
again unable to reside on their
properties. A huge issue for D.B. is
determining and understanding
what occurs within the soil mass and
determining what construction tec
niques are feasible. The City continues to
adopt and enforce rigorous codes
providing state of the art techniques for
hillside development. Unlike most
cities D.B. requires that the developer
prove in advance of the project that
his proposed building site is stable and
will support the proposed produ
t. BO/Tarango and PWD/Liu and their
departments are responsible for making
certain that the products built in D.B.
meet the standards and construction
plans developed based upon the
approved geological studies. D.B.has
denied products where the geologic
stability studies do not meet theCity's
standards. In October 2004 the City
Council adopted the Natural Hazards
Mitigation Plan, a massive document
covering a wide variety of hazards
that can affect D.B. The document
includes an outline of historical information
on D.B., what the City is doing to
help prevent this type of activity
and what the City hopes and plans to
continue to do in the future. D.B. slopes
have a variety of geotechnical issues
and landslides occur in the City. It
is the City's responsibility to make certain
that codes are enforced, that appropriate
maintenance practices are adopted
and that the City continues to monitor
situations as they unfold.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
addressed concerns put forth by
questioning the Mayor and Mrs. C
He said that he and the other res
and his wife would give close to $
month period.
k1len Wilson felt that M/Chang had not
'Herrera in her June 4 Letter to the Editor
ang's contributions to a single candidate.
lents had a right to know why the Mayor
0,000 to a single candidate within an 18 -
Marie Buckland said the residents had a right to know why Majestic Realty
invested so much (money) in oth r City Council members' and Assembly
Member's elections.
4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMM[
Wilson that he never tried to attack
respond in kind. However, he fe
supporting one's ideal candidate is
be justified and fair. He donated the
NTS: M/Chang responded to Mr.
anyone and when attacked he tried not to
f it was time to respond. He said that
every voter's right and everything had to
money to the person he felt was the right
JUNE 7, 2005 PAGE 3 CITY COUNCIL
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candidate for the City Coi
donated $1,000 to candic
home for Jack Tanaka a
about $500. Mr. Tanaka
M/Chang said he had rn
Tanaka in the previous
campaign at that time. H
received $16,600 from a
address assigned to vacs
support the candidate of
have no further comment
with nothing hidden. Wh
politics of this City he feel
to support his candidate c
adhere to the law.
SCHEULE OF FUTURE
ncil in accordance with the law. For this election he
ate Jack Tanaka. He also held a fundraiser at his
id the portion for which he was responsible was
showed the amount on his candidate's statement.
thing to hide. M/Chang said he supported Jack
"'ity Council election and donated $3,000 to his
did not violate the law. Mr. Tanaka's opponents
ingle source PAC consisting of one donor with an
nt land in the City of Industry. As long as people
heir choice in accordance with the law he would
He said that he always acts in the light of the day
m individuals from other cities interfere with the
that it is his job as a voter and resident of the City
choice and as a Council Member it is up to him to
NTS:
5.1 TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING —June
9, 2005 — 7:00 p m., Board Hearing Room, AQMD/Government
Center, 21865 Co ley Dr.
5.2 PLANNING COMIV ISSION MEETING — June 14, 2005 -- 7:00 p.m.,
Auditorium, AQMD Government Center, 21865 Copley Dr.
5.3 CITY COUNCIL MEETING —June 21, 2005 — 6:30 p.m., Auditorium,
AQMD/Governme t Center, 21865 Copley Dr.
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 IV EMBERS: Herrera, Zirbes, MPT/O'Connor,
M/Chang
NOES: COUNCIL rV EMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
6.1 CITY COUNCIL MI UTES
6.1.1 Study Session of May 17, 2005—As Submitted.
6.1.2 Regular Meeting of May 17, 2005 —As Submitted.
6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
6.2.1 Regular Meeing of April 26, 2005
6.2.2 Regular Mee ing of May 10, 2005
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6.3
6.4
6.5
RECEIVED AND FILED ARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES — Regular Meeting of April 28, 2005.
RATIFIED CHECK REGI
of $1,224,588.42.
REVIEWED ANDAP
month of April 2005.
REJECTED CLAIM FO
MCGURTY ON FEBRUAI
R DATED JUNE 2, 2005 in the amount
TREASURER'S STATEMENT— for the
DAMAGES FILED BY CHRISTINE
28, 2005.
6.7 APPROPRIATED $500 FROM THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUND
IN SUPPORT OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S
DEPARMTENT "999 FOR KIDS" PROGRAM.
6.8 APPROVED EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT FOR ONE YEAR FOR
TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAIN ENANCE SERVICES WITH REPUBLIC
ELECTRIC.
6.9 APPROVED EXTENSION OF CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH MCE
CORP FOR THREE YEARS FOR STREET MAINTENANCE
SERVICE.
6.10 AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF TWO LAPTOP COMPUTERS
FOR USE IN THE CITY'S EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
(EOC) AND APPROPRIAT D NECESSARY GRANT FUNDS FROM
FEDERAL HOMELANDSECURITY FY05 GRANT ($3,000).
6.11 AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL
COMPUTER HARDWARE FROM HEWLETT PACKARD ($25,000).
6.12 (a) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2005-26: DECLARING THE
CITY'S INTENTION TO LE AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR
LANDSCAPE DISTRICT No. 38 AND DIRECTED THE CITY CLERK
TO ADVERTISE THE PL BLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY
COUNCIL AT ITS JULY 5, 005 REGULAR MEETING.
(b) ADOPTED RESOLI
CITY'S INTENTION TO LEI
LANDSCAPE DISTRICT Ni
TO ADVERTISE THE Pt
COUNCIL AT ITS JULY 5,
ITION NO. 2005-27: DECLARING THE
Y AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR
). 39 AND DIRECTED THE CITY CLERK
BLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY
?005 REGULAR MEETING.
JUNE 7, 2005
6.13
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(c) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2005-28: DECLARING THE
CITY'S INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR
LANDSCAPE DISTRICT NO. 41 AND DIRECTED THE CITY CLERK
TO ADVERTISE THE PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY
COUNCIL AT ITS JULY 5, 2005 REGULAR MEETING.
APPROVED REIMBURSEMENT OF
MANAGEMENT FOR SPECIALIZED
RECYCLING SER ICES.
6.14 ESTABLISHED
SUBCOMMITTEE
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7.1 INTRODUCTION (
OF RESOLUTION
DIAMOND BAR
CALIFORNIA EL
APPENDICES T(
ADDITIONS, DELI
AND PENALTIES.
$41,000 TO WASTE
ELECTRONIC WASTE
THE INDUSTRY BUSINESS CENTER
(C/ZI RBES/MPT/O'CON NOR, CHAIRPERSON).
)F ORDINANCE NO. 07 (2005) AND ADOPTION
NO. 2005-29 AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE
CODE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
ECTRICAL CODE 2004 EDITION AND
>GETHER WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS,
:TIONS AND EXEMPTIONS INCLUDING FEES
BO/Tarango state J that every three years the State of California
reviews various co istruction codes that are adopted as printed by the
International Cong ess of Building Officials. This year the most recent
adoption was the 2 04 Edition of the Electrical Code. The State allows
local jurisdictions t require adoption of these codes by ordinance or
they will be autorr atically adopted by operation of law. The State
allows local cities to amend the code to meet the uniqueness of the
city's topographical, geographical and climatic conditions. He
described six ame dments/changes set designed to comply with the
special needs of tie City. 1) Section 110.14 amends the code to
eliminate the use of aluminum wiring less that (4-0) standard outlets
and wiring fixtures ; 305-3(b) with respect to temporary wiring D.B.
reduced the use of `temporary wiring" from 90 days to 30 days (would
reduce the holida decorative lighting period and any other similar
temporary use); Section 334.10 (a) and (b) reduces the use of the
type of NM/NM- (Romex Cable) in particular exposed areas
eliminating damage to the cable wire; 336.4 (a) reduces the same
Romex to be use in Tenant Improvements — Commercial Use
(reduces fire potential when electrical wiring is run through metal
studs); Table 300-1R, increases the depth from 18" to 24" for coverage
on buried wire for pools and yard lighting due to expansive soils
unique to D.B. hill ides and flat lands. BO/Tarango said that staff
submitted the proposed ordinance to the Building Industry and Fire
Department with no negative responses back to the City.
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BO/Tarango said that Sec ion I of the ordinance was changed to give
applicants 90 days to achieve their project after the approval process.
Additionally, Page 3 was changed to indicate holiday decorative
lighting rather than Christ as decorative lighting.
BO/Tarango responded to MPT/O'Connor that this matter was not
required to go before the Planning Commission.
M/Chang opened the Public Hearing.
With no one present who wished to speak on this matter, M/Chang
closed the Public Hearing.
MPT/O'Connor moved, C irbes seconded, to approve for first reading
by title only and waive ful reading of Ordinance No. 07(2005); and
adopt Resolution No. 200 -29 amending Title 15 of the Diamond Bar
Code adopting by refere ce the California Electrical Code 2004
edition and appendices to ether with certain amendments, additions,
deletions and exemptions i eluding fees and penalties. Motion carried
by the following Roll Call ote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Herrera, Zirbes,
MPT/O'Connor, M/Chang
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: None
COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE RE ORTSICOUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
C/Zirbes asked citizens to please vote. He said he recently spent time with
Senator Margett, Supervisor Kriabe and Assemblyman Huff discussing
issues important to D.B. He attended several meetings during the past three
weeks including the Diamond Bar Community Foundation meeting and he
said he felt that the Foundation w s now clearly defined and moving forward.
He asked residents to support th organization by donating. He also spent
time walking neighborhoods and alking with residents about their concerns
and appreciated residents taking !me to offer their comments and concerns.
C/Herrera said that politics can get
very nasty and that it was a shame there
had been a lot of negative flyers
bashing people. Elections should focus on
what the candidate is able to co
tribute to the community. She was very
disappointed to read about the bashing
of Assemblyman Bob Huff and the
criticism of him running for his Ci
Council seat, as if D.B. did not need Bob
Huff who is a regional leader to continue
on the City Council for another year
before the possibility of him being
elected to the Assembly. D.B, desperately
needs regional help and to say that
a regional leader like Bob Huff should not
have run for his Council seat is very
short sighted and tantamount to saying
JUNE 7, 2005
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that D.B. does not need h
alp resolving regional traffic and freeway problems
that this City cannot resole
on its own. It was no secret that when Bob Huff
ran for City Council he also
intended to run for the State Assembly and it was
very disappointing to hav
people throw rocks at Bob Huff. She said she was
very concerned about the
negative flyers and double standards. There was
criticism of outside interf
rence by other cities and yet a former assembly
member and his wife who
as a failed candidate for assembly contributed to
the 2003 and 2005 D.B. election
and these people live in Walnut. There was
also criticism about who
contributes to candidates and particular criticism
about a person that contributed
to a candidate on a personal level and not
through a business. She said
she found it amusing that someone who sits on
the Council went to the s
me individual asking for a contribution for his/her
campaign. She said she
was very concerned about these double standards
and that she was very co
icerned about the upcoming November with three
seats vacant because if residents
believe things have gotten out of hand with
this election it will be thre
times worse this November. She hoped that the
leadership on the Council
maintained good control of the Council meetings
and of the audience members
so that the Council could continue to discuss
the City's business.
MPT/O'Connor welcomed Assemblyman Bob Huff for his presence at
tonight's City Council meeting. Earlier tonight the Council approved the
formation of a subcommittee for the Industry Business Center and she asked
that a Town Forum be calendared in July at Neil Armstrong Elementary
School for the residents of the affected area as well as other interested
residents. She asked that an ad be placed in the July City News advising the
residents about the forurn. She also asked that she and C/Zirbes meet with
officials of the City of Industry prior to the Town Forum to make certain that
everyone was on the same page and that D.B. had current information about
the project. During the past couple of weeks there has been information
about the City Council voting 2-2 on a business license tax. She asked to
have a staff member explain the difference between the proposed Business
Registration "Fee" being discussed by the City Council and a Business
License Tax.
CM/Lowry explained tha the City proposes to embark on a program to
administer a "registration" process and recovering a portion of the
administrative cost to implement the process by charging a nominal
registration "fee." This is a reimbursement for cost and not a tax. If the City
proposed to initiate a ne "tax" the matter would have to be placed on the
ballot for a vote of the people in accordance with Proposition 218. The goal
for the registration proce s was to obtain economic development information
and zoning compliance in ormation regarding businesses that are in the City
as well as businesses that come into the City.
MPT/O'Connor reiterated that this Council was not discussing a business
license tax but rather a b siness registration fee.
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2005.
CM/Lowry explained that if the Council were discussing a tax the City
Attorney would be advising the b dy how to place the measure on the ballot.
M/Chang admitted that he was t e individual referred to by C/Herrera who
sent out a flyer. The reason hesent out a flyer was to fend off the statement
by a group of people who feel that he and MPT/O'Connor should be liable for
the cost of the special election. In the beginning he proposed that since there
was a considerable amount of time remaining to fill the term vacated by then
Council Member Huff that the next highest vote recipient in the prior election
should have been appointed to fill out the term. However, he did not have
Council consensus. Due process was conducted fairly and openly and since
Council could not make a deci ion the matter was passed back to the
constituents. He said that people have used this as an excuse to attack him
and MPT/O'Connor and he felt it was time to set the record straight so he
sent out the flyer. Of course D.B. needs help from the State representatives
and he believed that residents were spinning the truth. Further, the flyer
contained words quoted from the an Gabriel Valley Tribune and this was the
same approach he took in 200. In terms of his personal contribution to
candidate Jack Tanaka he followed the law and did what he felt was right to
support the candidate of his choice. He encouraged residents.to be involved
in the ongoing process of electi g candidates and for them to judge the
candidates on their merits and what they could contribute to the City. He said
he would not intentionally do anything to hurt the City, that he had done his
best to serve the community for s wen plus years and that he would continue
to serve D.B. to the best of his a ility and most assuredly according to the
law. M/Chang spoke about the business registration fee under discussion by
the Council and how important he felt it was for the City to know what
businesses were being conducted in D.B. for the safety of the community and
its residents. $10 is not a tax it is an administration fee only and the $10 does
not cover the entire cost of administering the program. He thanked the
audience and those watching at home for joining the Council meeting this
evening.
ADJOURNMENT: With no furth r business to conduct, M/Chang adjourned
the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
�LeDA C. LOWRY, CLERK
The foregoing minutes are hereb approved this lday of _jurte ,
WEN CHANG, MAYO