HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/21/2007 Minutes - Regular MeetingCITY OF DIAMOND BAR
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
AUGUST 21, 2007
STUDY SESSION: M/Tye called the Study Session to order at
5:30 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.
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; Greg Gubman, Planning Manager; Ken Desforges, IS
Director; Linda Magnuson, Finance Director; Ryan McLean, Senior Management
Analyst; Rick Yee, Senior Engineer; Kimberly Molina, Associate Engineer;
Alfredo Estevez, Desktop Support Technician and Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk.
Also Present: Traffic and Transportation Commissioners Jimmy Lin, Liana
Pincher, Jack Shah, Vice Chairman Kenneth Mok and Chairman Michael Shay;
the team from Sasaki Transportation Services, Inc. including, Steve Sasaki and
Steve Brown; John Balas with the City of Industry and representatives from MTA.
► CONCEPTUAL FREEWAY IMPROVEMENTS TO STATE ROUTES
57160 UPDATE
PWD/Liu introduced the five Traffic and Transportation Commissioners
who were in attendance for tonight's presentation.
Steve Brown provided a PowerPoint presentation outlining the MTA's
Conceptual Improvements for State Routes 57 and 60 and asked the City
to provide input on the selection of three alternatives for further study.
► CITY OF INDUSTRY'S PROPOSED GRAND AVENUE INTERCHANGE
IMPROVEMENTS UPDATE
Steve Brown continued with part 2 of his presentation.
C/Herrera asked if the September presentation would include cost
estimates.
Mr. Brown recommended that his firm present the best alternative to solve
the traffic problems and minimize impacts to property. He suggested that
the City not use costs as the driving factor in making its decision since
funding will come from a variety of sources, the majority of which would be
borne by entities other than the City.
C/Everett asked for timeframes regarding implementation.
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Mr. Brown responded that it would be difficult to determine implementation
time. However, if everything went well and the approval process could be
completed in another year or two, ground -breaking could take place in
three to four years with completion in three to five years thereafter.
C/Herrera asked if any of the alternatives meshed with the Grand Avenue
"big fix?"
Mr. Brown responded by saying "some better than others" and went on to
explain that it would depend on whether the alternative was a double -deck
or a split 57/60.
Mr. Brown responded to C/Chang that the double deck would begin further
west and extend beyond Diamond Bar Blvd.
C/Chang agreed with John Balas with the City of Industry that the
presentation should include priorities, budget and timeframe.
T&T Commissioner Lin commented that a physical analysis should be
performed prior to making recommendations to be sure the
recommendations would ultimately work.
T&T Commissioner Shah felt that Alternative 3 totally ignored Golden
Springs Dr.
Mr. Balas stated that Golden Springs Dr. is now on everyone's radar
including the City of Industry.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None Offered.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the City
Council, M/Tye adjourned the Study Session at 6:18 p.m.
TOMMYE CRIBBINS, City Clerk
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this day of 4
2007.
STEVE ffE, Mayor
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AUGUST 21, 2007
CLOSED SESSION: 5:00 p.m., Room CC -8
Public Comments on Closed Session Agenda
► Government Code Section 54956.9(a) — Pending Litigation —1 Case
People of the State of California v. Ratan Hospitality, LLS (Scribbles)
Case No. BC 351925
STUDY SESSION:
► Conceptual Freeway Improvements to State Route 57/60 Update
► City of Industry's Proposed Grand Avenue Interchange Improvements
Update.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Tye called the regular City Council meeting
to order at 6:33 p.m. in The Government Center/SCAQMU Auditorium, 21865
Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Mario Verlangieri led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
INVOCATION: Pastor Mark Hopper, Evangelical Free Church of
Diamond Bar 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; Greg Gubman, Planning Manager; Ken Desforges, IS
Director; Linda Magnuson, Finance Director; Ryan McLean, Senior Management
Analyst; Rick Yee, Senior Engineer; Kimberly Molina, Associate Engineer; Alfredo
Estevez, Desktop Support Technician and Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As Presented.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
1.1 CDD/Fong introduced Greg Gubman, Planning Manager who comes
from the City of Claremont.
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1.2 M/Tye presented a City Tile to Lt. Chris Blasnek upon his departure
for a new assignment within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department.
1.3 MPT/Tanaka presented Certificate of Recognition to Diamond Bar
High School student Jenny Yu for being named "Leo of the Year" for
2006-07.
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH:
1.4 C/Herrera presented a Certificate Plaque to Dr. Kenvis Ngow, owner
of Reflection Dental, 21220 Golden Springs Drive as New Business of
the Month for August 2007.
2. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: None Offered.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mangal Gulshan offered "Best Wishes" to Lt. Blasnek at his new assignment.
4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 Last of the 2007 Concerts in the Park Series (Gregory Wolfe — Rod
Stewart Tribute) — August 22, 2007 — 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,
Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Drive.
5.2 Last of the 2007 Movies Under the Stars — "Madagascar" — August
22, 2007 — Immediately following the Concert in the Park, Sycamore
Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Drive.
5.3 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting —August 23, 2007-7:00
p.m., AQMD/Government Center Hearing Board Room, 21825 Copley
Drive.
5.4 Planning Commission Meeting — August 28, 2007 — 7:00 p.m.,
AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive..
5.5 Labor Day Holiday — September 3, 2007 — City Offices closed in
observance of Labor Day. City Offices reopen Tuesday, September
4, 2007.
5.6 City Council Meeting — September 4, 2007 — 6:30 p.m.,
AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive.
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Herrera moved, MPT/Tanaka seconded to
approve the Consent Calendar. 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 — Regular Meeting of August 7, 2007 —
approved as amended.
6.2 RATIFICATION OF CHECK REGISTER — dated August 2, 2007
through August 15, 2007 totaling $492,914.14.
6.3 RECEIVED AND FILED GENERAL PLAN STATUS REPORT FOR
2003 THROUGH 2006.
6.4 APPROVED REDUCTION OF 90% OF SURETY BOND NO. 275735
POSTED BY RATAN HOSPITALITY, LLC FOR PARCEL MAP 22937
(BEST WESTERN HOTEL PROPERTY) TO COMPLETE STREET
IMPROVEMENTS FOR A PORTION OF GENTLE SPRINGS LANE.
6.5 APPROVED APPROPRIATION OF $7,000 FROM THE GENERAL
FUND BALANCE RESERVE AND A CONTRACT AMENDMENT
WITH INTERNATIONAL SERVICES, INC. TO INCLUDE AN
ADDITIONAL CROSSING GUARD AT DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD
AND MOUNTAIN LAUREL WAY FOR FY 2007-08.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION None
9. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
C/Chang announced that the City's E -Waste collection was very successful
and thanked residents for their participation. He commended the Public
Works Division on the recent and non -intrusive upgrades to the City's major
boulevards.
C/Everett said the roads look good. Both the Sheriff and Fire Department
representatives had commented to him that due to the coordination between
the service providers and the City the upgrades made had made it safe for
the community. He thanked the Traffic and Transportation Commissioners
for joining the City Council in participating in tonight's Study Session. He
congratulated newly hired Planning Manager Greg Gubman. He said it was
an honor to recognize Lt. Chris Blasnek on his promotion this evening. He
congratulated Leo of the Year Jenny Yu and thanked all of the Leos for their
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service. He thanked Dr. Ngow for being a part of D.B. C/Everett invited
everyone to join him and others at the final Concert in the Park and the last
Movie under the Stars. He commented on and encouraged residents to
study the General Plan status report. He invited everyone to enjoy the last
week of summer and wished the students a good school year.
C/Herrera thanked staff for compiling and providing the General Plan status
report, a document that reminds the City of its direction. She found the
progressions since 2004 particularly interesting. The City continues to have
projects for which it can be proud. In addition, the City values its open
space, parks and programs. Diamond Bar cares very much about its public
safety, speed of vehicles on streets and in and around schools. She said
she would miss Chris Blasnek who was a wonderful traffic director. She also
wished that everyone would enjoy the last days of summer and have a
relaxing time.
MPT/Tanaka attended the SCAG Emergency Preparedness conference, the
last two concerts in the park, the joint Chamber Mixer at the Fairplex, the
Weekly News 10th Anniversary celebration, Summer's Last Blast at Heritage
Park, the Youth Summer Baseball League's picnic and award's ceremony
and the Pomona Unified School District's new teacher orientation. He
thanked the Diamond Bar Volunteer Patrol for their work on behalf of the
City.
M/Tye said he was encouraged by Jenny Yu as well as by her being
recognized by the Leo's and, he was encouraged by Mario Vergangieri and
the fact that the City's youth take advantage of the opportunities available to
them and also that there are strong leaders rising in the ranks. He also
welcomed. Planning Manager Greg Gubman. He encouraged drivers to be
careful as the school session commences. He invited residents to participate
in the Thursday, September 13 Diamond Bar Day at the Fair (there will be a
very important announcement) and the last in the Concerts in the Park series
and Movies after Dark tomorrow night.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, M/Tye adjourned the
regular City Council meeting at 7:17 p.m
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TOMMY CRIBBINS, CITY CLERK
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