HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/3/2007 Minutes - Regular MeetingCITY OF DIAMOND BAR
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
APRIL 3, 2007
STUDY SESSION: M/Tye called the Study Session to order at
6:07 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, Everett, Herrera,
MPT/Tanaka and Mayor Tye.
Also Present: James DeStefano, City Manager; David Doyle,
Assistant City Manager; John Cotti, Asst. City Attorney; David Liu, Public Works
Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Ken Desforges, IS Director;
Linda Magnuson, Finance Director; Nancy Fong, Community Development
Director; Chief John Nieto, L.A. County Fire; Captain Mike Kwan, L.A. County
Sheriff; Lt. Joe Maxey, L.A. County Sheriff, and Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk.
► DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING CREATION OF A PUBLIC
SAFETY SUB -COMMITTEE.
CM/DeStefano presented a brief history of the public safety committee
and said that since returning to D.B. he has talked with staff and public
officials about the recommended format of the Public Safety Sub-
committee acting as a sub -committee of the City Council and serving as a
liaison with the public entities. The Public Safety Sub -committee as
proposed would include members Chief John Nieto L.A. County Fire,
Captain Mike Kwan L.A. County Sheriff, Lt. Joe Maxey, L.A. County
Sheriff (or their backups), two City Council Members (Mayor and Mayor
Pro Tem), the City Manager and Asst. City Manager. This group would
meet on an as needed basis or on a scheduled basis four to six times a
year. The sub -committee would consider public safety concerns,
emergency preparedness issues, fire prevention issues, and ongoing
needs and concerns of law enforcement and public safety agencies. Staff
would recommend that the sub -committee include other law enforcement
and public safety related agencies as needed depending on the topic of
discussion such as animal control, CHP, Code Enforcement, Personnel
issues, etc.
MPT/Tanaka liked the recommendation for the sub -committee and felt it
should meet on a regular basis — monthly or quarterly.
C/Chang agreed with staff's recommendation as well.
C/Herrera asked if the Traffic and Transportation Commission would still
meet?
CM/DeStefano responded to C/Herrera that his recommendation was to
continue with the Traffic and Transportation Commission and that he has
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discussed with PWD/Liu the idea of giving the Commission additional
tasks that could better assist the City Council such as the Neighborhood
Traffic Management Program.
C/Herrera said she liked the concept.
C/Everett liked what he heard and liked the definition as it had been laid
out. He stated that he would be in favor of a minimum of two scheduled
meetings per year or quarterly and then on an as -needed basis.
C/Herrera recommended that the sub -committee meet quarterly at a
minimum and more as needed.
Captain Kwan felt the makeup of the sub -committee would better address
the community needs.
Both Chief Nieto and Lt. Maxey concurred.
M/Tye said he wanted to avoid having a meeting for the sake of having a
meeting.
The Council concurred to form the sub -committee as recommended and
leave it to the sub -committee to determine when meetings would be held.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, M/Tye adjourned
the Study Session at 6:19 p.m.
TOMMY11 CRIBBINS, City Clerk
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 17th day of Arril
2007.
STEVE Mayor,
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
APRIL 3, 2007
CLOSED SESSION: 5:30 p.m., Room CC -8
Public Comments on Closed Session Agenda
► Government Code Section 54956.8 — Conference with Real Property
Negotiators
Property Negotiations:
Address:
Agency Negotiator
Negotiating Party
Portion of Lot 13, Tract No. 3941
and
Portion of Lot 3, Tract No. 3941
City Manager
Robert R. Reed Family Trust
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Tye called the Regular City Council
meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. in The Government Center/SCAQMD Auditorium,
21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA.
CM/DeStefano reported that Council began the evening in Closed Session to
discuss property that the City has in escrow to purchase, and Council provided
direction to its negotiator.
During tonight's Study Session the Council concurred to form a Public Safety Sub-
committee of the City Council, which will be comprised of the Mayor, Mayor Pro
Tem, City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Sheriff's Lieutenant, Sheriff's Captain
and Assistant Fire Chief. The purpose of the Sub -committee is to provide liaison
and overview of the Sheriff's and Fire Departments as well as law enforcement
needs for the community.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Wanda Tanaka led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: Pastor Jim Price, Diamond Canyon Christian
Church, gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Chang, Everett, Herrera, Mayor
Pro Tem Tanaka, and Mayor Tye.
Staff Present: James DeStefano, City Manager; David Doyle,
Assistant City Manager; John Cotti, Asst. City Attorney; Ken Desforges, IS Director;
Bob Rose, Community Services Director; David Liu, Public Works Director; Nancy
Fong, Community Development Director; Linda Magnuson, Finance Director;
Marsha Roa, Public Information Manager; Ryan McLean, Senior Management
Analyst; Alfredo Estevez, Desktop Support Technician; Tommye Cribbins, City
Clerk; Sara Somogyi, Recreation Services Manager; Anthony Jordan, Parks and
Maintenance Superintendent; Rick Yee, Senior Engineer and Kimberly Molina,
Assistant Engineer.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As Submitted.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
1.1 C/Herrera proclaimed April 27, 2007 as Arbor Day and presented the
Proclamation to Parks and Maintenance Superintendent Anthony
Jordan.
1.2 Proclaiming April, 2007 as Child Abuse Prevention Month. To be
mailed.
1.3 Proclaiming April 15-21, 2007 as Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic's,
Record-A-Thon Week. To be mailed.
1.4 Everett proclaimed April 2007 as DMV/Donate Life California Month
and presented the Proclamation to Kenny Wong, organ donor
recipient and Patricia Elizarraraz a three -time organ donor recipient.
2. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
2.1 Rick Meza, representing Southern California Edison made a power
point presentation regarding the proposed Tehachapi Renewable
Transmission Project. Mr. Meza stated that California's demand for
electricity and electricity produced by renewable power sources such
as wind power continues to grow and that the TRTP project would
meet two State requirements: 1) State law requiring that at least 20%
of electricity that Edison delivers to its customers be produced
through renewable sources by the year 2010, and 2) the Global
Warming Solutions Act of 2006 calling for capping California's
Greenhouse Gas Emission at 1990 levels by 2020. The entire project
would serve 3 million homes, thus this project would strengthen and
enhance the reliability of Edison's transmission system to meet the
increasing demand for Southern California electricity customers. The
project will use existing transmission lines and rights-of-way in which
the current 220 kb transmission towers and lines will be replaced with
500 kb transmission towers and lines. Construction of the segment
located along D.B.'s southerly border is slated to commence in the
Summer of 2009 and conclude the second quarter of 2011. He
further stated that he and the project manager intend to work closely
with CM/DeStefano and staff regarding any concerns and
requirements in order to ensure the least amount of impact to the City.
Mr. Meza invited the Council and community to an open house on
April 16 at the Diamond Bar Center from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The
open house will be duly noticed in area publications.
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Mr. Meza responded to C/Everett that this would be a new wind farm
producing about 4500 megawatts of power. Wind power is one of the
better ways of producing power. Edison will submit its application to
the PUC by the end of June 2007 for this portion of the project
(Segment 4 through 11) that originates from the Kern County area
and continues down through the San Gabriel Valley along the 605
Freeway, through Rowland Heights and Hacienda Heights through
D.B. and Chino. Public Hearings will follow.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Jerry Hamilton thanked staff for the many services provide to the City's
seniors. He suggested that seniors obtain a copy of the directory of services
available at the Diamond Bar Center.
Greg Horton, 724 Farben Dr., voiced his concern about the group home that
opened next to his residence. Crime has increased significantly in his
neighborhood and he felt the home was completely out of control. He asked
that the Council place this matter on a future agenda for review and consider
subjecting these types of homes to the CUP process.
Brian Doyle, 700 Farben Dr. also spoke about the problems associated with
the group home and how it negatively affects his family and families on his
street. He asked for the Council's help to remedy the situation.
Bill Dennis, 736 Farben Dr. felt this group home business should not have
been located in a residential neighborhood.
Kathy Nolan, 23463 Wagon Trail Rd. said her backyard faces Farben and
she has the same concerns as previous speakers. She stated that she had
spoken with LA Family and Children's Services to no avail. She also spoke
with Social Services on the same day. Social Services visited on Thursday
during the day and that evening the police were at the group home again.
One of the workshops she attended during the League of Cities Conference
as a Planning Commissioner discussed group homes. There is a
misconception that cities don't have a say in the placement of these group
homes because the homes are funded by the State and approved by the
County. CUP's are required depending on the number of residents, ages
and criminal offenses. Residents living in the area of this group home are
extremely concerned. She offered her conference materials to the City
Council should the Council wish to hold a study session on this matter.
Fidel Riesgo, 23427 Robinbrook PI. representing the VA Mental Health Clinic
in East Los Angeles spoke about the upcoming 22nd Nation Veterans Golden
Age Games being held in Houston, Texas. Mr. Riesgo asked for a donation
from the City to help with the event.
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Allen Wilson asked for clarification of Item 6.11 and wanted to know if the
Traffic and Transportation had studied this matter. He also wanted to know
why the City chose to go with the highest bid.
Irene Wang announced a temporary two week closure of the Diamond Bar
Library from Monday April 23 to Sunday, May 6 for interior improvements.
The library will reopen Monday, May 7 at 12:00 noon. During the closure
individuals can visit libraries at Rowland Heights, Hacienda Heights or La
Puente. Hours, addresses and telephone numbers will be available at the
Diamond Bar Library while it remains open.
M/Tye asked if the improvements were those recommended by the Library
Task Force.
Ms. Wang responded affirmatively.
Dan Nolan said it was very disheartening to come home to the type of
activities that routinely take place at the group home on Farben Dr.
Residents need help from their City Council.
Mark Ferguson, 721 Farben Dr., asked the City Council to help with the out
of control situation on his street. He suggested that perhaps the staff
members of the group home were not qualified to assist the residents and
the owner should be present. On several occasions he has seen a vehicle
from the County of San Bernardino at the group home.
4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS:
CM/DeStefano stated that he had learned about the group home about 26
hours ago and that he has directed action by the Sheriffs Department and a
variety of other staffers within the City. Staff was not previously aware that
there was a group home at that location and no information was ever
provided to the City that a group home was placed at that location. There
are many group homes within the City as there are within many other cities
throughout California and it is not unusual. Typically, these facilities operate
very quietly serving a variety of client needs with varying ages. This
particular facility happens to house teenage females and it is a facility
intended to deal with special needs based on their previous life experiences.
Staff learned today that this facility has possibly been licensed by the San
Bernardino County Services Departments, not Los Angeles County and staff
finds that to be very unusual and does not know whether it is appropriate for
one County to license a facility located within another County. Staff learned
through contact with the Sheriff's Department that there has been an
abundance of calls for service by the Sheriff's Department personnel since
the residents began occupying the site in October 2006. It is inappropriate
and a drain on D.B./Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department resources and
unacceptable. Staff has spoken with the State's licensing department and
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learned that they too were unaware of this facility because it is not under the
jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. However, through complaints that LA
County has received it is beginning to investigate the facility to be sure that it
is properly licensed. The State of California decided about 20 years ago that
group homes such as this group home could legally be placed within
residential communities adjacent to private residences without notification to
adjacent property owners. When it is a facility that has six or less clients it
does not require any special permit from the local agency. This particular
facility, so far as staff is aware, does not require any special permit from the
City. Larger facilities with seven or more clients require licenses and
sometimes a CUP. Because the group home in question does not need a
special license does not mean that it can operate in any manner that the
occupants, owner, supervisor or county licensing agency allows. Staff plans
to immediately follow up on the conversation that was held earlier today with
Los Angeles County and its licensing department. In addition, staff has
contacted San Bernardino County Supervisor Harry Ovitt's office to
determine the issues involved with licensing. Dozens of calls for service
regardless of where the facility is located is unacceptable and D.B. will use
all of its resources to immediately remedy the situation that involves a facility
that clearly needs better supervision and oversight by the licensing agency
involved. It does not mean that the facility will go away. It may and it may
not. At a minimum, the outcome should be much better control of the clients
by the supervisors running the facility. Staff won't know much for a few days
and the operator of the facility has a right to respond to the issues that will be
presented. This issue may take weeks or months to resolve. However,
correction has to take place and staff can assume that corrective action will
commence as forces come down on the operator.
M/Tye said that if this were a legitimately operating restaurant that violated its
CUP or did not meet health code requirements, the restaurant would be shut
down while the owner went through the due process. He hoped that the City
would impress upon the authorities in San Bernardino County that the group
home residents need to be relocated while the City gets this matter under
control. If the group home is entitled to operate legitimately the
neighborhood should be restored until all questions are answered and the
drain on services ceases.
PWD/Liu responded to Mr. Wilson that from time to time staff receives
requests for mitigation measures. This location was considered in 2003 and
a signal warrant study was conducted in 2004 and again in 2005. As
required by law, specific criteria must be met through the warrant study. For
this particular intersection three specific criteria were met suggesting that
vehicles on Racquet Club Dr. experience greater than acceptable delays.
The initial request came from residents within the gated community and staff
held two neighborhood meetings to address the specific needs. The Traffic
Commission, Planning Commission and City Council reviewed this matter
and as a result, this traffic signal was included on the City's Capital
Improvement Project list. Staff recommended the professional services
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contractor based on a qualification -based criteria process. State Law is clear
on how professional services contracts are done. The fee merely gave staff
a range. Fee is a factor but not the factor for selecting a contractor. This
traffic signal is budgeted in this year's Capital Improvement Budget and
staff's goal is to award a contract by the end of this fiscal year, June 30,
2007.
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 24th Annual Easter Egg Hunt — Saturday, April 7, 2007 —10:00 a.m. —
Pantera Park, 738 Pantera Dr.
5.2 Planning Commission Meeting — April 10, 2007 — 7:00 p.m.,
AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Dr.
5.3 Traffic and Transportation Commission Meeting — April 12, 2007 —
7:00 p.m., AQMD/Government Center Hearing Board Room, 21865
Copley Dr.
5.4 City Council Meeting — April 17, 2007-6:30 p.m.,AQMD/Govemment
Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Dr.
5.5 City's 18th Birthday Party — Sunday, April 22, 2007 — 11:00 a.m. —
5:00 p.m., Pantera Park, 738 Pantera Dr.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Chang moved, MPT/Tanaka seconded to
approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried by the following
Roll Call:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
6.1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Chang, Everett, Herrera,
MPT/Tanaka, M/Tye
None
None
6.1.1 STUDY SESSION OF MARCH 6, 2007 approved as
submitted.
6.1.2 REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 6, 2007 — approved as
submitted
6.1.3 REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 20, 2007 — approved as
submitted
6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES — Regular Meeting of February 22, 2007.
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6.3 RATIFIED CHECK REGISTER — containing checks dated March 15
through March 28, 2007 totaling $1,075,199.06.
6.4 REVIEWED AND APPROVED TREASURER'S STATEMENT —
Month of February 2007.
6.5 RECEIVED AND FILED SINGLE AUDIT OF FEDERALLY ASSISTED
GRANT PROGRAMS PREPARED BY THE CITY'S FINANCE
DEPARTMENT AND DIEHL, EVANS AND COMPANY, LLP —forthe
year ended June 30, 2006.
6.6 REJECTED CLAIM — filed by Jack Perryman on March 8, 2007.
6.7 APPROVED BOND EXONERATIONS:
a) OF SURETY BOND NO. 6042582 IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000
POSTED BY PULTE HOME CORPORATION FOR TRACT 52267
TO COMPLETE LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION
IMPROVEMENTS.
b) OF SURETY BOND NO. 111 3331 7617 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$184,923 AND BOND NO. 111 3331 7666 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$671,314 POSTED BY STANDARD PACIFIC HOMES FOR
TRACT NO. 32400 TO COMPLETE LANDSCAPE AND
IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENTS AND ROUGH GRADING
IMPROVEMENTS.
6.8 AWARDED CONTRACT TO LOCAL AGENCY ENGINEERING (LAE)
ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,000 FOR AS -
NEEDED ENGINEERING SERVICES.
6.9 LEGISLATIVE SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS:
a) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-21: OPPOSING SB 303
(DUCHENY), DOUBLING THE REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS
ASSESSMENT (RHNA) PLANNING PERIOD FROM FIVE (5) TO
TEN (10) YEARS WHILE REQUIRING LOCAL AGENCIES TO
PRE -ZONE THEIR HOUSING NEED FOR THE ENTIRE 10 YEAR
PERIOD.
b) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-22: SUPPORTING SB 286
(DUTTON) ACCELERATING THE DISTRIBUTION OF
PROPOSITION 1 B FUNDS FOR LOCAL STREET AND ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS.
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c) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-23: SUPPORTING AB 304
(HUFF) REQUIRING ALL STATE LICENSED COMMUNITY
CARE FACILITIES TO FILE THEIR MASS CASUALTY PLANS
WITH LOCAL AGENCIES.
6.10 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-24: APPROVING AND
ADOPTING THE THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT
EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT OF THE SAN GABRIEL
VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS IDENTIFYING THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AS A VOTING MEMBER.
6.11 APPROVED A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH ADVANTEC
CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR THE DESIGN OF A NEW
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT GOLDEN SPRINGS/RACQUET CLUB AND
DESIGN OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AT GOLDEN
SPRINGS/BREA CANYON ROAD AND AT GOLDEN
SPRINGS/DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD IN THE AMOUNT OF
$29,500 PLUS A CONTINGENCY AMOUNT OF $3,000 FOR
CHANGE ORDERS TO BE APPROVE BY THE CITY MANAGER,
FOR A TOTAL AUTHORIZATION AMOUNT OF $32,500.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
8.1 CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2003-60H;
APPROVING FEE INCREASES FOR EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND
INTERNET USE AT THE DIAMOND BAR CENTER.
CSD/Rose explained that when the Diamond Bar Center policies were
last updated in December 2006, the only fees not adjusted were the
equipment rental fees. Further, staff is recommending establishment
of a fee of $75 per day for wired Internet service at the Diamond Bar
Center to recover staff costs. On March 22 the Parks and Recreation
Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the fee
increases as proposed with staff concurring with the recommendation.
CSD/Rose and ISD/Desforges responded to Council questions.
There was no one present who wished to speak on this matter.
C/Everett moved, C/Herrera seconded to recommend approval of
Resolution No. 2003-60H rescinding Resolution 2003-60G to increase
fees for the Diamond Bar Center as recommended. Motion carried by
the following Roll Call vote:
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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Everett, Herrera,
MPT/Tanaka, M/Tye
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
8.2 APPROVE ADJUSTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
DCM/DeStefano reported that this item was designed to adjust City
Council appointments as recommended by the Mayor due to the
change in the City Council makeup with the passing of Council
Member Zirbes, and with the addition of the Public Safety
Subcommittee in accordance with the following revised list (revisions
underlined).
ORGANIZATION
DELEGATE
ALTERNATE
California Contract Cities Association
Tye
Chang
Foothill Transit Board
Herrera
Tye
Four -Corners Transportation Policy Group
Herrera
Tile
Greater L.A. County Vector Control District
Audrey Hamilton
Joint Powers Insurance Authority
Tye
Everett
L.A. County Sanitation District No. 21
Tye
Everett
L.A. County City Selection Committee
Tye
Tanaka
League of CA Cities — L.A. County Division
Tanaka
Tye
San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
Herrera
Tye
San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership
Chang
Tanaka
Southern California Assn. Of Governments (SCAG)
Tanaka
Chang
Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority
Herrera/Tye
Everett
Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority (WCCA)
Tanaka
Chang
Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority Advisory
Davis
Herrick
STANDING COMMITTEES
D.B. Community Foundation
Tye
Public Safety Sub -Committee
Tye
Tanaka
AD HOC COMMITTEES
City Council Goals/City Manager Evaluation
Tye
Tanaka
Economic Development
TTye.
Chang
Industry East Development Advisory Committee
Herrera
iyL
Legislative
Herrera
Tanaka
Library Task Force
Tye
Chang
Neighborhood Improvement
Everett
Chang
CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
Chamber of Commerce
Tanaka
Chang
PUSD/City
Tanaka
Chang
Senior Citizen
Tanaka
Herrera
Sphere of Influence/Annexation
Herrera
IyL
WVUSD/City
Herrera
Tye
C/Herrera moved, MPT/Tanaka seconded to approve adjustment of
City Council appointments as recommended
by
M/Tye. Motion
carried by the following Roll Call vote:
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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Everett, Herrera,
,MPT/Tanaka, M/Tye
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
8.3 APPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING, PARKS AND RECREATION AND
TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS BY COUNCIL
MEMBER EVERETT.
DCM/DeStefano stated that City Code requires C/Everett to make a
recommendation to the City Council to continue with the current
members of the Council's Commissions or seek new members.
C/Everett has spoken with Parks and Recreation C/Grundy, Traffic
and Transportation Commissioner Pincher and Planning
Commissioner Chairman Nelson, and has recommended that the
aforementioned appointees continue as Commissioners for the
remainder of their terms through March 2008.
C/Everett said it was with great pleasure that he present the three
appointees for Commission positions and thanked them for their
willingness to continue serving the City.
There was no one present who wished to speak on this matter.
C/Herrera moved, C/Chang seconded to approve C/Everett's
appointments as recommended. Motion carried by the following Roll
Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Everett, Herrera,
MPT/Tanaka, M/Tye
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
9. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
C/Herrera thanked Foothill Transit for voting to take over the 684 -bus route
line from MTA. Foothill will assume the bus line in September and Metro has
committed to continuing the line until that time. She spoke about the Foothill
Transit Blue Streak articulated bus and yesterday's inaugural ride. The 60 -
foot bus that accommodates about 58 passengers is equipped with W iFi.
She encouraged residents to take advantage of this form of transportation to
help keep vehicles off of the streets freeways.
C/Chang congratulated C/Grundy, C/Pincher and C/Nelson on their
reappointments. He commented that it was sad to learn that pothouses were
located in the City of D.B. He applauded residents and Neighborhood Watch
members for their vigilance. He thanked the Sheriff's Department for their
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actions in the matter. He said he was very surprised to learn that the
community also had a group home that the City was not aware of until
recently and hoped the problem would be resolved in a timely manner for the
benefit of residents who have suffered for a long period of time. He also
encouraged the Sheriffs Department to immediately inform CM/DeStefano of
such problems so that the City could take quicker action. Residents of D.B.
expect that their children will grow up in safe, quiet and peaceful
neighborhoods and the City is committed to responding accordingly.
C/Chang commented on the State of the City event and thanked residents
for their participation. He recently joined the Seniors for their events. He
congratulated the new Miss Diamond Bar, Rynicia Wilson and her four
princesses of the court.
C/Everett encouraged everyone to participate in the City's annual Easter Egg
Hunt at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at Pantera Park. He said he was delighted
to remind everyone about the certificates that were presented by the Council
this evening. He was pleased that the two donor recipients were on hand to
share their personal and important testimony and encouraged everyone to
think about the program on a daily basis. He asked everyone to also think
about Arbor Day and join him and others at Pantera Elementary School at
10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 27. Child abuse is particular heart wrenching and
the children should be remembered. Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic is
important as well. The Council was privileged recently to present a
Certificate of Appreciation to Paramedic/Firefighter Alfonso Cid who retired
after 33 years of service. Alfonso has served D.B. for 17 years and is a
lifetime member of the Hall of Fame of the Firehouse Television Productions
cooking show. He was an Eagle Scout and he typifies what the Eagle
Scouts stand for — excellence in performance, achievement, and
commitment to community.
Mr. Cid also served two tours of duty in Vietnam. C/Everett respectfully
requested that M/Tye adjourn tonight's meeting in honor of retiring firefighter
Alfonso Cid.
MPT/Tanaka concurred with C/Everett to adjourn tonight's meeting in honor
of an excellent firefighter who he calls "EI Cid." MPT/Tanaka congratulated
Deputy Michael Rodriguez on his retirement from the County of Los Angeles
with 27 years of service with the Marshall and LA County Sheriffs Office. On
Wednesday MPT/Tanaka attended the Senior Citizen's Dinner Dance;
Thursday, March 22 he attended the SoCal Edison's Energy Wise Program
with C/Herrera sitting on the panel; that evening he attended the State of the
City event. He congratulated Erik and Scott Corsell from Troop 737 for
attaining the Eagle Scout rank. MPT/Tanaka and his wife Wanda traveled to
Hawaii for a week to visit relatives and help his aunt and uncle celebrate their
65th Wedding Anniversary. He congratulated Miss Diamond Bar and her
Court.
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M/Tye thanked staff members Ryan McLean and Marsha Roa for doing an
outstanding job in putting the State of the City event together and making the
Council look good. One of the items omitted from the Schedule of Future
Events tonight was the upcoming Friends of the Library Wine Soiree, which
will be held on April 15 at the Diamond Bar Center from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Colleagues in Sacramento called to find out what was going on in D.B.
because they got the news about the bust of the house on Eldertree Ln. and
the house on Crooked Arrow Dr. He congratulated Lt. Maxey, Deputy St.
Amant and everyone involved in the bust. Criminals who want to come to
D.B. need to think twice about their decision because they will be found and
shut down. There are 18,000 homes and 58,000 residents in D.B., folks who
care about their community who will not tolerate behavior that does not fit
with this community's demeanor. He congratulated Justina Kwong, outgoing
Miss Diamond Bar and Rynicia Wilson, new Miss Diamond Bar, both of
whom were sponsored by C/Chang. He congratulated Audrey Hamilton who
in December was named to the Greater Los Angeles Vector Control District
and in March was appointed to the Personnel Committee and the Budget
and Finance Committee.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, M/Tye adjourned the
Regular City Council meeting at 8:17 p.m. in honor of retiring Paramedic/Firefighter
Alfonso Cid.
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TOMMY CRIBBINS, CITY CLERK
The ing minutes are hereby approved this 1-�gi day of iori , 2007.
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