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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/17/2007 Minutes - Regular MeetingCITY OF DIAMOND BAR CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION JULY 17, 2007 STUDY SESSION: M/Tye called the Study Session to order at 5:35 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 Everett, Herrera, MPT/Tanaka and Mayor Tye. C/Chang arrived at 5:37 p.m. Staff Present: James DeStefano, City Manager; David Doyle, Assistant City Manager; Michael Jenkins, City Attorney; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; David Liu, Public Works Director; Nancy Fong, Community Development Director; Ken Desforges, IS Director; Linda Magnuson, Finance Director; Ryan McLean, Senior Management Analyst; Rick Yee, Senior Engineer; Kimberly Molina, Associate Engineer and Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk ► DIAMOND BAR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM — PWD/Liu spoke briefly, introducing the City's Engineering Consultant Bernard Li, with Advantec Consulting Engineers. PWD/Liu then turned the presentation over to Senior Engineer Rick Yee. SE/Yee reported on the existing conditions, what has been done to date and staff's approach to future mitigation through the citywide signal synchronization. SE/Yee gave a power -point presentation. M/Tye asked if on Sundays the north/south traffic signals on Diamond Bar Blvd. could have green lights with side street traffic triggering a light change as needed. DPW/Liu responded that some of the older intersections need to be modified to accommodate side street triggering for light changes. Once the centralized system is put in place monitoring will be done from one central location. PWD/Liu responding to C/Herrera's question stated that the County of Los Angeles would pay a significant portion of the cost of the MTA ITS system. SE/Yee explained that the total amount of the grant was for $700,000 with $600,000 coming from Los Angeles County via the MTA. The City's contribution of $105,000 was included in this fiscal year budget. CM/DeStefano explained to C/Chang that within the approved 2007/2008 Municipal Budget, the City Council approved an expenditure of $650,000 for Phase I and $550,000 for Phase II of the Interconnect Project with the majority being paid by Los Angeles County. None of the money comes out of the City's General Fund. JULY 17, 2007 PAGE 2 CC STUDY SESSION C/Chang felt the system had improved dramatically since the City took over the operation from the County and believed the system would improve even further with implementation of the new system. C/Everett asked if the biggest variable in this process was the SR57/60 ultimate fix? PWD/Liu stated that unless regional traffic issues were mitigated the City would continue to experience regional cut -through traffic. CM/DeStefano stated another minor variable in getting this system in place by late 2008 was the matter of the cooperation and timing of the completion of the County's tasks in this project. C/Chang said he wanted the new traffic signal installation on Brea Canyon Rd. at the southern portion of Diamond Bar Blvd. to be sure all three signal lights in close proximity to the freeway exit were coordinated. PWD/Liu said it was the City's goal to synchronize with Caltrans to make sure that all signals were coordinated for the benefit of D.B. residents. At this point, Caltrans is not on board to partner with the City for this project. — Caltrans is primarily concerned with the flow of traffic on the freeway on/off ramps. M/Tye said he was tired of hearing that the City's traffic problems could not be fixed because the County and State would not cooperate for a regional solution. C/Everett asked for a diagram that showed the different ownership as it applied to signalization. PWD/Liu said that the information was available. All on/off ramps are managed by the State. Staffs effort to gain cooperation with Caltrans is ongoing. PWD/Liu said that D.B. was one of the first cities in the area to implement this program. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Jerry Hamilton referenced the SR60/605 HOV lane project that would impact D.B. John Rowe stated that traffic accidents interfered with traffic flow and many cities have implemented signals with red light cameras for issuing citations. D.B. intersections are affected by intersection accidents on an 1 1 1 JULY 17, 2007 PAGE 3 CC STUDY SESSION almost daily basis and asked if the City had given any consideration to implementing such a system. PWD/Liu stated that several years ago the City invited vendors to make presentations on red light camera systems for intersections. While the general public perceives such a system to be an effective tool, staff determined that other cities had suffered problems that rendered the system ineffective. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to discuss, M/Tye adjourned the Study Session at 6:35 p.m. A TOMMYE'CRIBBINS, City Clerk The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 7th day ofiicsu: 2.007. iILI a-� STEVE TYE, M yor 1 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR JULY 17, 2007 STUDY SESSION: 5:35 p.m., Room CC -8 N Diamond Bar Traffic Management System Study Session adjourned at 6:35 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Tye called the regular City Council meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. in The Government Center/SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA. CM/DeStefano stated that during this evening's Study Session the City Council received a presentation by the Public Works staff regarding improvements to the City's Traffic Management System and that at its Council Meeting on August 7 t staff will be bringing a request for approval of a consulting services contract for consideration. (PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: John Rowe led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION: Dr. Lee Bendell 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; Michael Jenkins, City Attorney; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; David Liu, Public Works Director; Nancy Fong, Community Development Director; Ken Desforges, IS Director; Linda Magnuson, Finance Director; Marsha Roa, Public Information Manager; Ryan McLean, Senior Management Analyst; Rick Yee, Senior Engineer; Kimberly Molina, Associate Engineer, Joyce Lee, Management Analyst; Alfredo Estevez, IS Technician and Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As Presented. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS: BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: 1.1 M/Tye presented a City Tile to Albertsons, 1235 S. Diamond Bar Blvd. as Business of the Month for July 2007 and slide presentation. M/Tye indicated that due to unforeseen changes, the representative for Albertsons was unable to attend and that the City Tile would be hand delivered. JULY 17, 2007 PAGE 2 CITY COUNCIL 1.2 M/Tye introduced Captain Dave Halm, the new captain of the Diamond Bar/Walnut Sheriff's Station. 1.3 M/Tye presented a Certificate of Recognition to recently retired Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff and D.B. resident George M. Garcia. Mr. Garcia introduced his family and thanked the Council for the recognition. 1.4 C/Herrera proclaimed July 2007 as "Parks and Recreation Month and presented the Proclamation to Parks and Recreation Chairman Ted Owens and Vice -Chairman Ruth Low. 1.5 Mary Wesling, Take -it -Back Partnership Team Leader, presented Certificates of Recognition to the City of Diamond Bar and to Manager, Curt Reimber, and David Beres, Owner, Ken's Ace Hardware for participating in the Take -it -Back Partnership Program. 2. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 2.1 MA/ Lee introduced the newly developed 2007 Enviro Link Newsletter. 2.2 MA/Lee gave a presentation on SHARPS Disposal Program for needles, battery and fluorescent bulb recycling. 2.3 CSD/Rose gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the recently completed Sycamore Canyon Park upgrade project. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Audrey Hamilton, the City's representative to the L.A. County Vector Control Board offered information on how to control mosquito infestation and guard against the West Nile Virus. Residents who find dead birds and tree squirrels should call 1-877-968-2473 or visit www.westnile.ca.gov. Residents who would like to obtain mosquito fish at no cost can call the County Vector Control District at 1-562-944-9656 or visit www.glacvcd.org. John Martin, 1676 Meadowglen, spoke about the lack of maintenance on the City's medians and the amount of cut and fill required for the AERA project. Irene Wang, Diamond Bar Librarian, reported that the library now provides Wi-Fi service to library users. John Harbaugh, 23347 Wagon Trail Rd. asked the City Council to provide the library with a copy of the approved 2007/2008 Fiscal Year Budget for public viewing. Most cities have a 10-20% fund for emergencies and wondered why D.B.'s was about 130%. He said he was very concerned about the AERA project and a decision regarding the D.B. Golf Course JULY 17, 2007 PAGE 3 CITY COUNCIL because he felt that the City should not be in the development business. Veronica Arellano, 637 Alder Ln., said she was concerned about refrigerated semi -trucks running during the night and wanted to know if the curb could be painted red on the City of Industry side of Washington St. so that trucks wouldn't park there. Jim Hays, 21323 Cottonwood Ln. presented a petition to the City Council regarding the concern about trucks damaging properties on Washington St. near his complex. Residents felt there was insufficient signage to keep the truck traffic from exiting the freeway only to discover there was no pass through. Adam Oppenstein, 657 Alder Ln. spoke about the truck traffic problems he and other Hampton Court residents have suffered during construction projects. He said he appreciated the closed cul-de-sac and believed the situation would improve when construction was completed. He agreed with Mr. Hays that proper signage on the freeway could help truckers understand they should not exit the Brea Canyon ramp during construction. Residents appreciate all that the City Council has done to improve the area. 11. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS: M/Tye responding to the speaker stated that he makes no apologies for the City's having a budget surplus. This year there was a substantial increase in the Sheriff Department's cost for service for which the City contracts. CSD/Rose reiterated to Mr. Martin that the medians obviously need work. The City engaged a new contractor (Excel Landscape) to replace TruGreen. The new company started on July 1 and staff is allowing the new contractor time to remedy the medians over the next couple of months. Also, there was a mainline break under the median on Diamond Bar Blvd. adjacent to the SR57 between the SR57 and Brea Canyon Rd. The water pipe was reconnected last week and the area is now beginning to green up once again. Staff will continue monitoring the medians and he asked that residents please be patient in the interim. M/Tye again encouraged residents to make staff immediately aware of their concerns. CM/DeStefano stated that the Brea Canyon under -crossing project is underway and will not be completed for about a year. As a result, Brea Canyon Rd. is closed from D.B. into the City of Industry. Staff has identified a need for signage on the freeway to educate the truck drivers about the closure with little success. Staff is working with the City of Industry and the Alameda East Construction Authority on the types of improvements needed within the roadway segment north of the SR60 and on Washington St. in an JULY 17, 2007 PAGE 4 CITY COUNCIL attempt to prevent truck drivers from entering an area that does not provide through access. By the time truck drivers are into the cul-de-sac area they have passed nine signs that tell them the street is a dead-end street. The Sheriff's deputies have written numerous citations and dealt with many accidents involving damage to property. New striping has been added and the cul-de-sac is under construction to create a permanent solution. Within the next month striping will be added to the street in front of the Shea Corporate Center to eliminate a couple of the parking spaces and create a turn -around on Brea Canyon Rd. as a means of egress for the trucks. Staff is very frustrated about the events occurring with the truckers and continues to look for solutions. M/Tye asked if there was an opportunity to notify trucking companies about the closure and close Washington St. to truck traffic. CM/DeStefano stated that staff would have to look at the feasibility of closing Washington St. and that ACE staff had previously notified business -owners about the closure. He further stated that staff would revisit both of these items and report back to Council. 5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 5.1 Concerts in the Park (Chico — Latin) — July 18, 2007 — 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Dr. 5.2 Movies Under the Stars — "Happy Feet" —July 18, 2007— Immediately following the Concert in the Park, Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Dr. 5.3 Planning Commission Meeting — July 24, 2007 — 7:00 p.m., AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Dr. 5.4 Concerts in the Park (Kindred -Caribbean) — July 25, 2007 — 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Dr. 5.5 Movies Under the Stars — "Peter Pan" — July 25, 2007 — Immediately following the Concerts in the Park, Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Dr. 5.6 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting — July 26, 2007 — 7:00 p.m., AQMD/Government Center Hearing Board Room, 21865 Copley Dr. 5.7 Concerts in the Park (Cold Duck — 70's and Top 40) August 1, 2007 — 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Dr. JULY 17, 2007 PAGE 5 CITY COUNCIL 5.8 Movies Under the Stars — "Open Season" — August 1, 2007 — Immediately following the Concerts in the Park, Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Dr. 5.9 City Council Meeting — August 7, 2007 — 6:30 p.m., AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Dr. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Chang moved, C/Herrera seconded to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Everett, Herrera, MPT/Tanaka, M/Tye NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None 6.1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6.1.1 STUDY SESSION OF JUNE 19, 2007 — Approved as submitted. 6.1.2 REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 19, 2007 — Approved as submitted. 6.2 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES — Regular Meeting of May 24, 2007 Received & filed. 6.3 TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES — Regular Meeting of May 10, 2007 Received and filed. 6.4 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES: 6.4.1 Regular Meeting of May 8, 2007 — Received and filed. 6.4.2 Regular Meeting of May 22, 2007 — Received and filed. 6.5 RATIFICATION OF CHECK REGISTER dated June 14, 2007 through July 11, 2007 totaling $3,047,183.95. 6.6 APPROVED TREASURER'S STATEMENT for May 2007. 6.7 APPROVED REDUCTION OF 50% OF SURETY BOND NO. TM504075316313972 POSTED BY BROOKFIELD DIAMOND BAR VILLAGE LLC FOR TRACT 62482 (VANTAGE TOWNHOMES) TO COMPLETE SEWER IMPROVEMENTS. JULY 17, 2007 PAGE 6 CITY COUNCIL 6.8 APPROVED SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY, WAIVED FULL READING AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 06(2007): APPROVING PRE -ZONING OF THE CRESTLINE/DIAMOND CANYON AREA TO RESIDENTIAL LOW -MEDIUM DENSITY (RLM), OFFICE PROFESSIONAL (OP) AND OPEN SPACE (OS), PRIOR TO ANNEXATION APPROVAL BY LAFCO. 6.9 APPROVED EXTENSION OF CITYWIDE GRAFFITI REMOVAL CONTRACT WITH GRAFFITI CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR FY 2007/08 IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,000. 6.10 APPROVED AMENDMENT NO. 2-A TO THE CONTRACT WITH WEST COAST ARBORISTS FOR CITYWIDE TREE MAINTENANCE AND WATERING SERVICES FOR FY 2006/07 ADDING $3,000 TO THE AUTHORIZED AMOUNT OF $230,000 RESULTING IN A TOTAL NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT OF $233,000. 6.11 APPROVED AMENDMENT NO. 7 EXTENDING THE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH COCA COLA FOR PLACEMENT OF BEVERAGE -SERVING MACHINES IN CITY PARKS FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 1, 2007 THROUGH JULY 31, 2009. 6.12 ACCEPTED WORK PERFORMED BY ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SYCAMORE CANYON PARK ADA RETROFIT, PHASE III; DIRECTED THE CITY CLERK TO FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND RELEASE THE RETENTION THIRTY-FIVE DAYS AFTER RECORDATION DATE; AND APPROVED CORRECTION TO PROJECT BUDGET BY REDUCING PROPOSITION 12 PER CAPITA FUND BY $50,000 AND INCREASING PARK DEVELOPMENT FUND BY $50,000. 6.13 ACCEPTED $11,680 DONATION FROM DIAMOND BAR AYSO AND APPROPRATION OF $11,680 TO THE PARKS OPERATIONS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET FOR FY 2007/08 FOR NEW SOD ON ONE SOCCER FIELD AT PANTERA PARK. 6.14 a) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-49: SUPPORTING AB1010 (HERNANDEZ) EXTENDING THE SUNSET DATE OF THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY FROM JULY 1, 2010 TO JULY 1, 2017. THIS ENTITY WORKS TO SECURE AND LEVERAGE FUNDS AND PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR GROUNDWATER CLEANUP EFFORTS. b) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-50: SUPPORTING (ENG/HUFF), LEGISLATION THAT WOULD CREATE THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN RESTORATION FUND, WHICH WOULD BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE STATE FUNDING FOR WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY CLEANUP PROJECTS. JULY 17, 2007 PAGE 7 CITY COUNCIL 6.15 APPROVED CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT OF SAN GABRIEL/POMONA VALLEY FOR THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM. 6.16 APPROVED AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE GRAFFITI REMOVAL CONTRACT WITH GRAFFITI CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $900 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $80,900 FOR FY 2006/07. 6.17 APPROVED ONE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR CROSSING GUARD SERVICES WITH INTERNATIONAL SERVICES, INC. FROM AUGUST 1, 2007 THROUGH JULY 31, 2008 WITH A RATE ADJUSTMENT APPROVAL FOR MINIMUM WATE INCREASE AND CPI COSTS. 6.18 AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURES IN AN AMOUNT NOT -TO -EXCEED $80,000 FOR FY 2007/08 TO GRAPHICS UNITED FOR PRODUCTION OF THE CITY'S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, QUARTERLY RECREATION GUIDE AND MISCELLANEOUS PRINTING SERVICES. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7.1 LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS: a) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2007-51: LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT ON CITY OF DIAMOND BAR LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 38 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/08. b) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2007-52: LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT ON CITY OF DIAMOND BAR LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 39 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/08. c) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2007-53: LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT ON CITY OF DIAMOND BAR LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 41 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/08. PWD/Liu made a staff presentation. C/Everett asked if there was a need for Council to consider an assessment increase during the current fiscal year and if so, by what amount. PWD/Liu responded that a potential increase would need to be considered by the City Council in the near future and that the City Manager has made this a priority item with he and CSD/Rose providing details to the Council in a timely fashion. JULY 17, 2007 PAGE 8 CITY COUNCIL M/Tye opened the Public Hearing. With no one present who wished to speak on this item, M/Tye closed the Public Hearing. C/Herrera moved, C/Chang seconded to Adopt Resolutions No. 2007- 51 levying an assessment on the City of Diamond Bar Landscaping Assessment District No. 38 for Fiscal Year 2007/08; 2007-52 levying an assessment on the City of Diamond Bar Landscaping Assessment District No. 39 for Fiscal Year 2007/08 and, Adopt Resolution No. 2007-53 levying an assessment on the City of Diamond Bar Landscaping Assessment District No. 41 for Fiscal Year 2007/08. 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 7.2 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2007-54: FINDING THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089. CDD/Fong presented staff's report and recommended that the City Council open the Public Hearing, receive testimony, close the Public Hearing and Adopt Resolution No. 2007-54. M/Tye opened the Public Hearing. With no one present who wished to speak on this matter, M/Tye closed the Public Hearing. C/Chang moved, MPT/Tanaka seconded to Adopt Resolution No. 2007-54: finding the City of Diamond Bar in conformance with the Congestion Management Program (CMP) and adopted the CMP Local Development Report in accordance with California Government Code Section 65089. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: None Chang, Everett, Herrera, MPT/Tanaka, M/Tye None None 1 JULY 17, 2007 PAGE 9 CITY COUNCIL �). COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS: C/Chang reported that the July 4th Celebration was well attended and well received. He complimented staff on a wonderful community event and recommended that people wanting to enjoy movies in the coming weeks should remember to bring their jackets and blankets. C/Chang announced that the Family Circle magazine selected Diamond Bar as one of the ten best towns for families. C/Everett announced that the editor of Family Circle magazine would be discussing the City of D.B. on the CBS Morning Show tomorrow morning. He welcomed Capt. Halm to the D.B./Walnut station and offered continued appreciation for the services of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. This month is Parks and Recreation Month and C/Everett offered accolades to CSD/Rose and his staff. He encouraged residents to enjoy the newly upgraded Sycamore Canyon Park and the Concerts in the Parks and movies on Wednesday nights. He referred to the Consent Calendar and an item involving the addition of residential and open space through annexation. He suggested that residents take advantage of the graffiti removal service. He thanked D.B. AYSO for their donation of $11,680 to the Parks Operational Capital Budget. He also thanked the Hampton Court residents for bringing ACE construction issues to the attention of the City and the City Council. C/Herrera offered kudos to staff for the fabulous 4th of July event. Many residents asked her to thank staff for putting on such a great and flawless event and were pleased that the City provided the event at no cost to its residents. D.B. has appeared in the August issue of Family Circle as one of the top ten cities in the Nation in which to raise a family and in fact, D.B. is the only California city mentioned in the article. This is a wonderful tribute to the City and she echoed C/Chang's remarks in that the leadership of this and former Councils have moved the City to the forefront. Council and staff continue to move forward with efforts to improve the City and the current Council is outstanding. She received a phone call that residents in the southern end of D.B. were concerned about, a rumor being circulated. The mailer claims outrageous things and is using scare tactics to panic residents. The rumor is that the AERA Shell Oil project is a done deal. It is not. It is a multi-year application that this City Council and staff will continue to review for several years. The rumor is that in order to accommodate homes Brea Canyon Rd. will become a four -lane highway and that D.B. plans to condemn houses along the easterly side of Castle Rock. She told the resident who lives on Castle Rock that the City will not condemn houses in order to widen Brea Canyon Rd. D.B. has never condemned houses to widen a road. Such a plan was never proposed to this City Council and this City Council would never consider such a proposition. It is very unfortunate that non-residents are using such scare tactics. She wanted everyone to know that the rumors are not true and that the City has no final agreement with AERA with respect to its proposed project. The City has begun conversations and on April 21 JULY 17, 2007 PAGE 10 CITY COUNCIL the City held an Envisioning Workshop to hear the residents' thoughts about future development in D.B. Many residents expressed their opinions and expressed their concerns that they needed more communication between the City and the residents. The City is attempting to do just that. As the City considers the different facets of the project and if it is determined that the project is not in the best interests of the City the City Council will not approve the project. C/Herrera clarified that four weeks ago the City Council announced that the City is no longer in escrow to purchase the Reed property, the proposed location for a new golf course. The City has pulled out of the escrow and what that means is that the City does not have a location for a new golf course to relocate the current golf course. She urged residents to contact Council Members or City staff if they hear rumors that alarm them. MPT/Tanaka thanked AYSO for its generous donation. He attended the Pomona and Chino Hills "State of the City" events; the Caltrans HOV lane construction meeting. Caltrans has assured residents that there will be minimal traffic disruption during the HOV lane construction between the SR57 and 605 freeways on the SR60 during the five or six phased project. No two consecutive on/off ramps will be closed at one time and the majority of the construction is slated to take place during evening hours. He attended the monthly regional Chamber Mixer at the Reflection Dental Office; the Tiny Tot graduation ceremonies; Troop 888 from Orange County Eagle Scout ceremony; the Vietnamese Outstanding Students Recognition ceremony; the D.B. 4 -Youth meeting; the Pomona Unified School District Board meeting last week; Neighborhood Watch Meeting in the Jade Ct. area; the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership and San Gabriel Council of Governments, Jack Phillips award ceremony; the Lanterman Development Center's 80th Anniversary; he thanked staff for hosting the great 4th of July event; rededication of the Sycamore Canyon Park; the Regional Chamber's Governmental Affairs meeting; and, the Regional Chamber of the San Gabriel Valley's Awards and Installation Dinner. M/Tye said that a previous speaker indicated that Supervisor Don Knabe was in the audience this evening and according to all indications he was not actually present this evening. There was a reference made to the City's budget surplus and that somehow consultants and lawyers would like to get their hands on that surplus. M/Tye said he did not know what that meant but reiterated that he made no apology for the City having a healthy reserve. There will come a point when the City may have to rely on that reserve to continue to provide the residents with the services and amenities. This is a fiscally responsible City Council and it is the Council's fiduciary responsibility to keep the City on solid financial footing. He takes that responsibility very seriously and makes no excuses for keeping the reserve as healthy as possible. Many have spoken about the City being named as one of the best cities for families. D.B. is very, very fortunate to have two outstanding school districts for its youth. D.B. is collaborative in its efforts to improve the City. To that end, he commended Darrel May and D.B AYSO for stepping up to 1 1 1 JULY 17, 2007 PAGE 11 CITY COUNCIL contribute funds to provide sod for a soccer field. He too recognized CSD/Rose and staff for their hard work in providing a wonderful 4th of July event to the residents. He hoped everyone would join the Council at the Concerts in the Park tomorrow night and remain after the concert to enjoy the movie "Happy Feet." /kDJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, M/Tye adjourned the regular City Council meeting at 8:55 p.m. in memory of Zach Zacharias. r TOMMYE C IBBINS, CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this STEVE TYE, MA R jtii day of itugu o- , 2007.