HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/16/2007 Minutes - Regular MeetingCITY OF DIAMOND BAR
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
JANUARY 16, 2007
STUDY SESSION: M/Tye called the Study Session to order at
5:53 p.m. in Room CC -8 of the South Coast Air Quality Management
District/Government Center, 21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA.
Present: Council Members Chang, Herrera, Zirbes
(telephonically), MPT/Tanaka and Mayor Tye.
Also Present: James DeStefano, City Manager; David Doyle,
Assistant City Manager; Brad Wohlenberg, Assistant City Attorney; David Liu,
Public Works Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Linda
Magnuson, Finance Director; Nancy Fong, Community Development Director;
Ryan McLean, Senior Management Analyst; Marsha Roa, Public Information
(Manager; Alfredo Estevez, IS Technician, and Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk.
► AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN — presentation by Rainbow Yeung,
Senior Public Affairs Specialist, South Coast Air Quality Management
District_
Ms. Yeung reported that AQMD is required by Federal law to draft and
implement a plan to bring the region into compliance with Federal clean air
standards and every three to five years the District makes revisions to its
existing plan. Last year the District released the 2007 AQMP (Air Quality
Management Plan), a roadmap for air quality improvement in the region.
The District is launching a series of presentations to all 160 cities within
the four counties section to inform cities about the plan. She hoped that
D.B. would support development of the plan. She gave a slide
presentation outlining the plan to reduce emissions. Included in Council's
packet is a sample letter and resolution of support of the District's
approach to call on the State and Federal government to act to reduce
emissions from mobile sources.
M/Tye said he grew up in Southern California he realized the air was bad
and people knew when the air was bad. The air quality today is
immeasurably better and it is difficult for him to believe that California's air
quality is the worst in the nation.
Ms. Yeung responded that proportionately the air quality of today
compared to decades ago the stationary sources versus mobile sources
contributing to air pollution was about 50/50. Now because of our
practices and the cooperation of the business community the pollution
from that category has been drastically reduced to about 20 percent with
mobile sources contributing more than 80 percent of the air pollution. New
York for example, has a lot of vehicles but unlike the Southern California
region there are no mountains to trap the flow of air and emissions.
During the winter winds the air is clear and in summer the smog is more
serious.
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C/Chang felt that California had more pollution because it had little rain.
Ms. Yeung felt it was a combination of factors including the topography,
the growing population and the increase in the number of vehicles.
C/Chang said that he had come to California in 1981 and remembers bad
air quality during the mid eighties and compared to then, today's air is
much better.
Ms. Yeung pointed out that the population would triple by 2020 and the air
quality could be much worse if the problem was not addressed now.
Ms. Yeung responded to CM/DeStefano that the District felt there was no
need for the Council to wait to sign the letter or resolution until the next
draft was done because there would not be significant changes.
No Public Comments were given.
► WI -FI PROGRAM REPORT —
ACM/Doyle reported that staff has looked at different ways of providing
wireless Internet access to the residents and has looked at several
providers, some of which are conducting tests in the area to determine
service feasibility. Staff has not yet determined whether the City could be
serviced through the use of its existing infrastructure. Most cities install
the devices on light poles that run through residential neighborhoods.
Staff has talked with Edison during the past two years and has had
absolutely no feedback. However, he would be attending an Edison
presentation tomorrow during which they would be talking about their
plans for Wi-Fi and whether they would look at partnering with the private
sector to provide the service or open up their facilities for cities to get into
and be able to attach to the provider service. At this point these are
unknown options. Staff also looked at pursuing eminent domain with
respect to spots on poles and what it would cost (value of the space).
Staff estimates it would need about 400 poles and the lifetime value was
appraised at $300 per pole for a total of $120,000 cost plus legal fees, etc.
Staff is not proposing that avenue, just indicating it is an option should the
City decide to proceed. Other communities that are interested in pursuing
Wi-Fi are having the same problem as D.B. with Edison not returning
phone calls.
IST/Estevez felt that the biggest concerns were whether the City should
use a mesh system with a few big transenders on very tall buildings
because unfortunately, D.B. does not have many tall buildings, the tallest
being three and four stories; or, should they be placed on water towers.
The best method for maximizing the system seems to be by using a very
fine mesh system attached onto the power poles.
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ACM/Doyle felt that staff would be in a better position to consider its
options after hearing what Edison has to say tomorrow.
C/Herrera asked if placing the transenders on water towers would reduce
the cost.
ACM/Doyle said the problem was not so much the cost as it was getting
the connectivity to residences. He said it was his understanding that the
fine mesh networks would transmit only from a certain distance and the
signal needed to be boosted as it travels. He felt that the City would not
want to propose something that was not available to all residents. Down
the line policy issues would have to be considered such as, what happens
with "The Country Estates" because there are very few poles in that
community. Currently, options are very limited in D.B. For example, the
cable company offers the broadest based coverage in the City. He is
looking at this issue from the standpoint that it is a service that should be
provided to all residents and how would the City accomplish that goal.
ACM/Doyle responded to C/Zirbes that it was unlikely there would be an
answer from Edison tomorrow and more likely Edison would talk in
generalities such as there are all kinds of issues with the system and
whether it could be attached to the poles when in fact there are thousands
of communities that are doing this across the world. Edison said there
was no tariff for Wi-Fi and that it would take 18 months to two years
working with the PUC to get this turned around. Staff spoke directly with
the PUC and within weeks the PUC gave staff a tariff rate.
C/Zirbes suggested that staff contact other municipalities to form a
coalition similar to what C/Herrera did in getting the Four Corners group
together.
ACM/Doyle said that he and CM/DeStefano have discussed that very
thing and are particularly interested in West Hollywood and Santa Clarita
because their council's have given them a mandate to get wireless into
their communities on a citywide basis. He felt that if the cities decided to
form a coalition and other cities saw movement in that direction a number
of them would be willing to join in to try and get Edison to move forward.
C/Chang felt it would be advisable to pursue Wi-Fi or Wi-Max through
economic development.
ACM/Doyle agreed that there were many small businesses that needed
help providing the service.
ACM/Doyle said staff would provide an update in the next month or two
and would explore the coalition idea.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the City
Council, M/Tye adjourned the Study Session at 6:3 p.m.
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TOMMY CRIBBINS, City Clerk
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 6th day of
February 2007.
STEVE
,Mayor
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
JANUARY 16, 2007
CLOSED SESSION: 5:30 p.m., Room CC -8
CM/DeStefano requested that an additional Closed Session item be added to
the Closed Session. The matter is threatened litigation, a CEQA matter —
Courson v. City of Diamond Bar.
With consent of Council the matter was added.
Public Comments on Closed Session Agenda:
► Government Code Section 54956.9(a) — Pending Litigation — Two cases
1) People of the State of California v. Ratan Hospitality, LLS (Scribbles)
Case No. BC351925
2) Diamond Bar v. Southern California Edison
LACSCC — No. BC351266
3) Courson v. City of Diamond Bar — CEQA matter
Closed Session adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
STUDY SESSION: 5:53 p.m., Room CC -8
► Air Quality Management Plan Presentation
► Wi-Fi Program Report
Study Session adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Tye called the Regular City Council
meeting to order at 6:42 p.m. in The Government Center/SCAQMD Auditorium,
21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA.
ACA/Wohlenberg reported that during tonight's Closed Session in addition to the
two items on the agenda, Council voted to add a new matter of threatened litigation,
a CEQA matter - Courson v. City of Diamond Bar, and was instructed for his office
to defend the matter appropriately. The Closed Session ended at approximately
5:50 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: C/Chang led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: Bob Stebe, Northminster Presbyterian Church
gave the invocation.
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ROLL CALL: Council Members Chang, Herrera, Zirbes
(telephonically), MPT/Tanaka, and M/Tye.
Staff Present: James DeStefano, City Manager; David Doyle,
Assistant City Manager; Michael Jenkins, City Attorney; David Liu, Public Works
Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Nancy Fong, Community
Development Director; Linda Magnuson, Finance Director; Ryan McLean, Senior
Management Analyst; Rick Yee, Senior Engineer; Kimberly Molina, Assoc.
Engineer; Alfredo Esteves, IS Tech; and Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As Presented.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
NEW BUSINESS OF THE MONTH:
1.1 M/Tye presented a Certificate Plaque to Lilly L. Tung, Branch
Manager, HSBC Bank, USA, located at 2783 S. Diamond Bar
Boulevard as New Business of the Month for January 2007. A slide
presentation was also displayed.
Ms. Tung introduced Asst. Branch Manager Armando Gomez and
Consumer Banker Jack Yu.
2. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
2.1 CM/DeStefano introduced Vicki Cross, Human Resources Manager.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Carolyn Anderson, Waste Management, reminded residents that they can
have bulky and large items such as televisions, CPU's, monitors,
dishwashers, water heaters, mattresses, etc. picked up at no extra charge by
calling 800-266-7551. Call by Tuesday for Wednesday pickup and place the
bulky item at the curb for pickup.
Bridgette DelRios Cortez, announced the Second Annual D.B. Relay for
Life event for cancer survivors. The event is seeking sponsors and
participants. The event will be held at Lorbeer Middle School on
Saturday, June 9, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. Individuals interested in participating
or sponsoring teams can call Rosie Reyes at 626-795-7774 opt 3, ext 227
or visit the website at www.acsevents.orq/relay/diamondbar.
Hank Fong, representing Southern California Transit Advocates, informed
Council that MTA intends to cancel bus line 684. A cancellation would result
in extreme hardship for travelers. He asked residents and the Council to
provide their comments to the MTA Board. A public hearing on this matter is
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scheduled for February 12 at 6:00 p.m., 3369 Santa Ana Avenue
Mary Matson asked what happened to the Diamond Bar Improvement Assn.
(DBIA).
4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS:
CM/DeStefano stated that staff learned of the impending closure of Bus
Route 684 today and would look into the matter and report back to the City
Council.
DCM/DeStefano said that the DBIA was a private organization and that staff
would contact members to determine its status.
C/Chang said he received several calls from concerned residents about the
impending closure of the bus route.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 E -Waste Round -Up — January 20, 2007 — 9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
AQMD/Government Center Parking Lot, 21865 Copley Dr.
5.2 Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Open House — January
20, 2007 - 10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m., AQMD/Government Center GB
Room, 21865 Copley Dr.
5.3 Planning Commission Meeting — January 23, 2007 — 7:00 p.m.,
Auditorium, AQMD/Government Center, 21865 Copley Dr.
5.4 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting — January 25, 2007 —
7:00 p.m., Hearing Board Room, AQMD/Government Center, 21865
Copley Dr.
5.5 City Council Meeting — February 6, 2007 — 6:30 p.m., Auditorium,
AQMD/Government Center, 21865 Copley Dr.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Chang moved, C/Tanaka seconded to approve
the Consent Calendar as presented with the exception of Item 6.15(b).
Motion carried by the following Roll Call:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Herrera, Zirbes
(telephonically), MPT/Tanaka,
M/Tye
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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6.1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
6.1.1 Special Meeting of December 18, 2006 — as Submitted.
6.1.2 Study Session of December 19, 2006 — as Submitted.
6.1.3 Regular Meeting of December 19, 2006 — as Submitted.
6.2 RATIFIED CHECK REGISTER—containing checks dated December
14, 2006 through January 10, 2007 for a total amount of
$3,595.983.55.
6.3 RECEIVED AND FILED TREASURER'S REPORT — month of
November 2006.
6.4 REJECTED CLAIM — filed by Isidro Ochoa on December 12, 2006.
6.5 ACCEPTED WORK PERFORMED BY ZUSSER COMPANY, INC.
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SLOPE REPAIRS AT DIAMOND
BAR CENTER, DIRECTED THE CITY CLERK TO FILE THE
PROPER NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND RELEASE THE
RETENTION THIRTY-FIVE DAYS AFTER THE RECORDATION
DATE.
6.6 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-01; CONFIRMING THE
APPOINTMENT OF SPECIFIC REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SAN
GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS.
6.7 AWARDED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
CONTRACT TO KATZ, OKITSU & ASSOCIATES FOR THE DESIGN
OF TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES ALONG SUNSET CROSSING
ROAD BETWEEN DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD AND
PROSPECTOR'S ROAD, AND ON PROSPECTOR'S ROAD
BETWEEN SUNSET CROSSING ROAD AND GOLDEN SPRINGS
DRIVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,600 PLUS A CONTINGENCY
AMOUNT OF $10,000 FOR A TOTAL AUTHORIZATION OF $67,600.
6.8 APPROVED NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH MACADEE
ELECTRICAL FOR MODIFICATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT
DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARDISR57 FREEWAY ONRAMP;
DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD/SUNSET CROSSING ROAD;
DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD/COLD SPRINGS LANE; AND,
INSTALLATION OF NEW TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT PATHFINDER
ROAD/PEACEFUL HILLS ROAD AND DIAMOND BAR
BOULEVARDIMAPLE HILL ROAD TO MACADEE ELECTRICAL.
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6.9 APPROVED CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH WARREN C. SIECKE
TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR THE DESIGN OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT AT
VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,000 PLUS A
CONTINGENCY AMOUNT OF $3,000 FOR CHANGE ORDERS TO
BE APPROVED BY THE CITY MANAGER, FOR A TOTAL
AUTHORIZATION AMOUNT OF $37,000.
6.10 AWARDED A THREE-YEAR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
ADMINISTRATION SERVICES CONTRACT FOR RESIDENTIAL
AREAS AND ARTERIAL ZONES SLURRY SEAL/CAPE SEAL
PROJECTS TO NORRIS-REPKE AND APPROVED A CONTRACT
AMOUNT OF $74,380 WITH A CONTINGENCY AMOUNT OF $7,500
FOR CHANGE ORDERS TO BE APPROVED BY THE CITY
MANAGER FOR A TOTAL AUTHORIZATION AMOUNT OF $81,880
IN FY 2006-07.
6.11 AWARDED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
SERVICES FOR THE 2006-07 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) CURB RAMP INSTALLATION PROJECT
TO AAE, INCORPORATED IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,938, AND
AUTHORIZED A CONTINGENCY AMOUNT OF $3,000 FOR
CHANGE ORDERS TO BE APPROVED BY THE CITY MANAGER,
FOR A TOTAL AUTHORIZATION AMOUNT OF $32,938.
6.12 APPROVED THE SURPLUS OF A 1989 CHEVROLET S-10 PICKUP
TRUCK.
6.13 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-02: ESTABLISHING AN
APPROVED VENDOR LIST AS DEFINED IN ORDINANCE NO.
05(2006) TO BE IN EFFECT FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2007 UNTIL
JANUARY 31, 2008.
6.14 APPROVED ADJUSTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
TO THE JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY (JPIA).
6.15 (a) APPROVED RELEASE OF COVENANT AND AGREEMENT
AND RELEASE OF RESTRICTED USE AREA LOCATED ON
PARCEL 1 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 14819 (TARGET PROJECT
PARCEL MAP, CORNER OF GRAND AVENUE AND GOLDEN
SPRINGS DRIVE.
6.16 AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH TMG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. TO DEVELOP
A PUBLIC EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM
(ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) ($80,000).
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6.17 APPROVED AMENDMENT TO FY 2006-07 COMMUNITY BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM TO REALLOCATE AND
APPROPRIATE $150,000 OF PRIOR YEAR CDBG FUNDS FOR
THE HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HIP) FOR A TOTAL OF
$266,197 AND ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-03.
ITEMS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
6.15 (b) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2007-04: APPROVING FINAL
PARCEL MAP NO. 21702, FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF A
13.69 ACRE SITE (TARGET DEVELOPMENT) INTO THREE
PARCELS LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE AND GRAND AVENUE.
CM/DeStefano reported that adoption of this resolution would allow
for the sale of two out -parcels proposed for restaurant development.
Staff is seeking an amendment to the resolution with the addition of a
recital to Section II, Page 2 to wit: "That Section II of Page 2 is
subject to the condition that the resolution not be signed by the Mayor
and the map not be stamped approved or released for recordation
until and unless the underground utility easement is executed and
further, that if the undergrounding easement is not executed on or
before February 6, 2007 this conditional approval will be deemed void
and of no effect and further that the final map would then be
scheduled for approval by the City Council."
CM/DeStefano stated that Target had been working diligently with
staff to reach an agreement with Edison. This resolution allows Target
to move forward with the recordation of the map subject to signature
by Edison on the easement document. No further action will be
required of Council unless the agreement cannot be executed
because the Edison signature is not obtained. This advice to add this
matter to the normally ministerial act comes from the City's attorney.
C/Herrera moved, MPT/Tanaka seconded the addition of the added
condition read by CM/DeStefano. Motion carried by the following Roll
Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Herrera,
Zirbes (telephonically),
MPT/Tanaka, M/Tye
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7.1 CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2005-01,
ZONE CHANGE NO. 2006-03, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 2005-
01, SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 2005-01, VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT
NO. 63623, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2005-01,
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 2005-27 AND TREE PERMIT NO.
2005-06, PURSUANT TO THE SUBDIVISION MAP ACT, CITY'S
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE (TITLE 21) AND DEVELOPMENT
CODE (TITLE 22, SECTIONS 22.22, 22.387, 2248, 2258, 22.60,
22.70 AND 22.62). THE PROPOSED PROJECT CONSISTS OF A
99 -UNIT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION, A PUBLIC
PARK AND OPEN SPACE AREAS ON APPROXIMATELY 34.52
ACRES, LOCATED ON PROPERTY SOUTH OF LARKSTONE
DRIVE, WAST OF MORNING SUN AVENUE, WEST OF BREA
CANYON ROAD, AND NORTHWEST OF PEACEFUL HILLS ROAD.
(RELATED FILE: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2005-
01). (CONTINUED FROM DECEMBER 19, 2006).
CM/DeStefano stated staff's recommendation was that the Public
Hearing be reopened to receive additional testimony and to continue
the matter to February 6, 2007 to allow time for the applicant to
complete the traffic studies in the Larkstone/Lemon Avenue
neighborhood.
Kurt Nelson, applicant, concurred with staff's recommended
continuance to February 6, 2007.
M/Tye reopened the Public Hearing.
John Courson, 1719 Chapel Hill Dr., reiterated his objections to the
Project because in his opinion, the EIR has not discussed or identified
mitigation measures for pedestrian safety in the unincorporated areas
of Los Angeles County. He also stated that in his opinion, D.B.
should consider itself fortunate to be represented by the staff
members working at City Hall.
Sheila Kepler, 1522 Dab Court, said that she and her family moved
here 30 -days ago and were pleased to learn that there is further study
of the traffic impact in the project area. She said she was also
concerned about the overcrowding of the schools and the natural
wildlife as well as, the proposed exit -only off of Chapel Hill. She
proposed that the applicant consider three ingress/egress points to
the project.
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C/Chang moved, C/Herrera seconded to continue the matter to
February 6, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried by the following Roll
Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Herrera,
Zirbes (telephonically),
MPT/Tanaka, M/Tye
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
7.2 CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2007-05:
APPROVING THE FY 2007-08 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $371,372.
CDD/Fong reported the CDBG annual requests to benefit low and
moderate income families for public services and administration. The
CDBG allocation for 2007/08 is $371,372 which is about $10,000 less
than last year's allocation. Staff recommends the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 2007-05 approving the FY 2007-08 Community
Development Block Grant Program in the amount of $371,372.
M/Tye opened the Public Hearing.
With no one present who wished to speak on this item, M/Tye closed
the Public Hearing.
C/Chang moved, C/Herrera seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2007-
05. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Herrera,
Zirbes (telephonically),
MPT/Tanaka, M/Tye
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: None
9. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
C/Chang reiterated that the e -waste roundup would be held on January 20,
2007 at AQMD/Government Center parking lot. He stated that during the
Study Session Council discussed Wi-Fi, a program that would provide
Internet service to the community without having to install hard wires.
CM/DeStefano responded to C/Chang that residents could bring their used
batteries to the drop off center at City Hall.
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C/Herrera said it was unfortunate that the City did not have more CDBG
monies to parcel out to different organizations. In past years many
individuals have come to Council asking for money and perhaps they have
become discouraged about the lack of available dollars. C/Herrera spoke
about the traffic congestion in D.B. and especially the problem of cut -through
traffic and said that in response to those concerns and complaints from
residents the City has put together various neighborhood traffic management
programs. She encouraged residents to participate in their neighborhood
traffic matters by taking advantage of presentations scheduled for January
20 in the GB Room between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and that
residents should provide their comments about the program to staff and
Council Members.
C/Tanaka wished everyone a Happy New Year. He said that Ken's
Hardware also accepts used batteries and spent fluorescent light bulbs and
tubes. At the end of the year he attended the San Gabriel Valley Council of
Governments and the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnerships "Merry
Mingle." That evening he also attended the Senior Holiday Dinner Dance; on
January 4 he attended the League of Cities LA County Division monthly
meeting and last week attended the Mayors and Council Members
Leadership Academy in Sacramento.
M/Tye stated that last week, he, C/Herrera and CM/DeStefano were in
Sacramento to speak with legislators about money for roadways. He was
encouraged that Assemblyman Bob Huff was available and he was
encouraged to sit with Senator Ackerman to make sure that projects
important to this area and region receive attention. He concurred with
C/Herrera that the Neighborhood Traffic Management Open House was an
important opportunity for residents to see what is happening in their
neighborhoods and provide feedback to staff and the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, M/Tye adjourned the
regular City Council meeting at 7:40 p.m. in memory of Coberly Neal, daughter of
Etta Gahm; Patricia Sue Bolduc, Gary Neely's sister; and John Vandercrank.
TOMMY-ff CRIBBINS, CITY CLERK
The f6F6going minutes are hereby approved this 6 uh day of February 12007-
STEVIE TYE, MA R