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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/04/2007 Minutes - Regular Meeting1 7— u CITY OF DIAMOND BAR CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION DECEMBER 4, 2007 STUDY SESSION: M/Tye called the Study Session to order at 5:18 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; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; David Liu, Public Works Director; Nancy Fong, Community Development Director; Greg Gubman, Planning Manager; Linda Magnuson, Finance Director; Ryan McLean, Asst. to CM; Kimberly Molina, Associate Engineer; Ken Desforges, IS Director; Alfredo Estevez, Desktop Support Technician, and Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk Michael Jenkins, City Attorney arrived at 5.40 p.m. ► WIFI PROJECT STATUS REPORT AND DISCUSSION IS/Desforges gave a PowerPoint presentation on the benefits of WiFi. He stated that since the current module is no longer effective, municipalities will need to develop plans to deal with upcoming applications such as video surveillance, traffic control, street lights, as well as future technological uses. He felt that the number one benefit of the City would be Internet access as a community benefit. He spoke about the "Asset Mounting Agreement" process with Southern California Edison and stated that after going through the exercise with SCE, Verizon contacted D.B. and indicated they wished to speak with staff about a citywide FiOS TV that would provide data, cable television, Internet and telephone all -in -one. IS/Desforges said that citywide wireless coverage was an option but it comes with a high cost. Based on estimates to achieve 90 to 95% coverage of the outdoor area, it would cost the City $2.5 to $3 million for upfront capital and an additional $250-$900,000 per year in operating costs. C/Herrera asked if the City could set this service up on a cost recovery basis. IS/Desforges said that if the Council wanted to provide a fee-based service that could be done. However, staff is suggesting that the City operate it as a municipal amenity in particular areas for the purposes of supporting economic development in key underserved business areas. Staff's numbers are preliminary and based on the square footage of the City. Staff believes it should come back with specific cost figures. To DECEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 2 CC STUDY SESSION accomplish the feasibility study there would be an initial cost, which would likely be within the City Manager's threshold. IS/Desforges responded to C/Chang that in terms of service models, one of the areas staff looked into in terms of seamless accessible service models and the ability to recover funds (if the City spent $2 million would the City get its money back and over what period of time?), were a number of success stories with the thought in mind that D.B. could duplicate them. However, the earlier success stories have ultimately driven the customer service cost above the original model and municipalities are not making the money they originally thought they would make. Therefore, it is highly unlikely that D.B. would be able to do anything less than full coverage and have any chance of getting individuals and businesses to pay a large sum. Individuals are willing to pay $5 for "hot spot" service, for example and such service could be worked into the three locations within the City. However, the City would be more successful in terms of usage by offering the service as a municipal amenity at no charge. M/Tye asked how staff arrived at $2.5 million. IS/Desforges explained that it would cost the City about $3,000 per pole to install the hardware and software plus the cost to get the service back through Time Warner or Verizon. IS/Desforges responded to C/Everett that the higher cost of customer service had to do with the help desk and most of the successful municipalities are outsourcing the service. C/Everett asked if there was a learning curve that naturally reduced as individuals learned to use the system. IS/Desforges responded that he suspected C/Everett's assumption was correct but had no data to prove the assumption. C/Everett said he was wrestling with the question of functions and capabilities of WiFi and the cable concept. Is ROS a combination? IS/Desforges responded that ROS is a fiber optic hard line wire service that produces higher bandwidth levels and higher levels of reliability with lower down times. C/Everett said it seemed to him that a combination of both services would be preferable. IS/Desforges responded that that is exactly what staff was proposing. 1 DECEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 3 CC STUDY SESSION C/Everett said he heard from Sprint that residential is the growing and interchangeable market and it seemed to him that the City should be compiling some residential component. IS/Desforges said that staff did not want to choose favorites or particular neighborhoods and that perhaps the next step would be the City's parks after getting feedback from the three areas. IS/Desforges explained that WiMax was just approved as an official standard. However, the mobile WiMax is not yet approved. WiMax is a point-to-point type of technology that has a long range but is designed to service one-on-one relationships. The mobile WiMax may cover more but it is still on the drawing board. Intel is currently shipping 90 million WiFi chips per month for devices and WiFi is therefore the most likely means of connecting in the near term. WiMax is most likely where the technology will go in three to five years which is the reason staff is suggesting to use smaller spots rather than attempting to cover the entire City in technology that may be phased out in five years. C/Chang said he felt the City should continue observing the trends to keep ahead of the technology and that staff should proceed with its current plans for the hot spots so that the City does not fall behind. M/Tye asked if it was practical because he can do anything he needs to do with his cell phone. IS/Desforges said that WiFi is the most widely implemented technology. The services for the Blackberry are more expensive. In this instance, for those who have standard laptops they would not have to pay a monthly fee to locate an access point. He said he believed there were a good number of individuals who would benefit from WiFi technology for a good long time and certainly for three to five years and for the foreseeable lifetime of the pilot project. C/Everett wanted good information about why businesses like Starbucks would be charging instead of offering it as a "freebie" to draw business. If it is a good draw the City needs to consider it for economic development purposes. He wanted to know how many businesses had implemented WiFi without charge and have added a charge because they discovered it was costing them more than they originally estimated. He agreed with C/Chang that the City should not invest too much if the technology would be rendered obsolete within three to five years. On the other hand, he would want to chase an opportunity that was in the hundreds of thousands of dollars if it was real. IS/Desforges believed that Starbucks outsourced the service. DECEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 4 CC STUDY SESSION C/Herrera asked what it would do to Starbucks if the City moved forward to provide the three locations with free WiFi. IS/Desforges said he felt it would allow customers to spend more money at Starbucks because they would not be spending the dollars on connections. C/Herrera asked what it would cost to do the feasibility study. IS/Desforges said that a fully designed pilot area costs about $10,000 and staff is not sure whether all three areas are feasible. If all three were feasible the total cost would be $30,000. C/Chang felt that WiFi was excellent for economic development. ACM/Doyle stated that WiFi is present in the AQMD building. Council concurred to proceed with the feasibility study. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the City Council, M/Tye adjourned the Study Session at 6:02 p.m. TOMMYE CRIBBINS, City Clerk The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this day of nai)ur- , 2007. JACK TANAKA, Mayor MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR DECEMBER 4, 2007 CLOSED SESSION: None STUDY SESSION: ► WiFi Presentation — update and discussion. Public Comments: None Offered Study Session adjourned to the regular meeting at 6:02 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Tye called the regular City Council meeting to order at 6:37 p.m. in The Government Center/SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA. CM/DeStefano reported that during tonight's Study Session Council received a report from IS/Desforges regarding WiFi. The discussion concluded with Council's direction to staff to look at pilot projects. INVOCATION: Deedee Navar, Children's Pastor with Diamond Canyon Christian Church gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Patricia Tye led the Pledge of Allegiance. 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; Mike Jenkins, City Attorney; Ken Desforges, IS Director; David Liu, Public Works Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Linda Magnuson, Finance Director; Nancy Fong, Community Development Director; Fred Gubman, Planning Manager; Marsha Roa, Public Information Manager; 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 City Tile to Sagar Parikh and Devang Mehta with Parikh Mehta & Associates, 22632 Golden Springs Drive, Suite 110, as Business of the Month for December 2007. DECEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 2 CITY COUNCIL 2. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: CM/DeStefano reminded the City Council and viewing audience that the Council's next meeting scheduled for December 18 would not be conducted in the Auditorium or in the Hearing Board Room. Staff is finalizing the location for the meeting. CM/DeStefano further announced that the meeting would not be televised live and that it would be taped and aired sometime after. POST ELECTION PROCEDURES: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2007-65: RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 2007 DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW. City Clerk Cribbins gave a brief presentation outlining the events of the Election for 2007 and the County of Los Angeles' certification of the election. M/Tye moved, C/Chang seconded, to Adopt Resolution No, 2007-65. With the following Roll Call vote, 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 ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO COUNCIL MEMBERS ELECT CAROL HERRERA AND JACK TANAKA. Assemblyman Bob Huff administered the Oath of Office to Council Member Elect Carol Herrera. The Honorable Sam Ohta, Judge of the Los Angeles County Superior Court administered the Oath of Office to Council Member Jack Tanaka. CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION: SELECTION OF MAYOR: C/Herrera nominated MPT/Tanaka to serve as Mayor. C/Everett seconded the nomination. With no further nominations offered, M/Tye closed the nominations. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried 5-0: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Everett, Herrera, MPT/Tanaka, M/Tye NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None DECEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 3 CITY COUNCIL Mayor Tanaka assumed the gavel. SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM: C/Chang nominated C/Everett to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. C/Herrera seconded the nomination. With no further nominations offered, M/Tanaka closed the nominations. With the following Roll Call vote, motion carried 5-0: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Everett, Herrera, Tye, M/Tanaka NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING MAYOR STEVE TYE: M/Tanaka presented a City gavel to outgoing Mayor Steve Tye and thanked him for his service to the City. Assemblyman Bob Huff made a presentation to outgoing Mayor Steve Tye. David Varnam, representative from Gary Miller's Office made a presentation to outgoing Mayor Steve Tye. Captain Hahm and Lt. Maxey on behalf of Sheriff Baca and the D.B./Walnut Station presented a plaque and thanked outgoing Mayor Steve Tye for his support during the past year. Chief Nieto, Los Angeles County Fire Department, presented a plaque to outgoing Mayor Steve Tye. Aziz Ameri, President, Heidi Gallegos, Executive Director and Nef Cortez, immediate Past President, Regional Chamber of Commerce, presented a plaque to outgoing Mayor Tye. RECESS: M/Tanaka recessed the City Council meeting for a reception honoring the re-elected Council Members and newly elected Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. RECONVENE: M/Tanaka reconvened the City Council meeting at 7:32 p.m. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Resident, John Martin, 1676 Meadowglen thanked the City Council for removing redevelopment of the D.B. golf course from its goals list. He spoke in opposition to the Aera Project and asked about the progress of the EIR. DECEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 4 CITY COUNCIL Ling Ling Chang, President, Walnut Valley Water District Board, invited the public to participate in the December 5, 2007 Town Hall Meeting from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the AQMD Auditorium to discuss the water crisis and issues affecting the local water supply including the low rainfall in the Sacramento Delta area and the multi-year drought affecting the Colorado River. Nancy Harbaugh, 23347 Wagon Trail Rd., said that as much as she would like to ban negative campaign signs it would not be possible in light of the Federal law giving individuals the right to free speech. She was dismayed that the candidates didn't speak with their supporters and encourage them to run clean campaigns. Julie Yoo and Allie Cleaver, with Starbucks, invited the public to attend the Grand Opening of Starbucks on December 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 P.M. at 2837 S. Diamond Bar Blvd. A drive-through is provided for the convenience of the patrons. Allen Wilson congratulated Jack Tanaka and Carol Herrera on their re- election to the City Council. He thanked outgoing Mayor Tye for his service to the community. He also congratulated MPT/Everett on his appointment. He said he was very concerned about Mr. Roski's proposal to build a stadium on the northwest corner of Grand Ave. and SR57. Jack Shah, 22900 Estoril Dr., #5 congratulated M/Tanaka and the City Council. He shared his thoughts regarding the past election and said he was proud of all of the City Council members and their service to the City. He challenged all candidates in future elections to stand on their qualifications and not conduct a negative campaign because that type of behavior is beneath such a proud and wonderful City. He felt it was the duty of the Council to speak out and inform residents when misstatements are put out to the public. Carolyn Anderson, Waste Management, announced that her firm would be collecting Christmas trees for recycling. She indicated that only unflocked trees would be accepted for recycling; stands and all decorations must be removed from the trees and trees must be in lengths of six feet or less. She asked that trees be placed next to green waste on regular collection days for recycling. Eileen Ansari congratulated C/Herrera and M/Tanaka on their re-election to the City Council. She asked for clarification of the time allowed for public comments, Consent Calendar items and Council Consideration items. She wanted to know if there were regulations for razor bikes on City streets and especially on Prospectors Rd. because she felt it presented a very dangerous traffic situation. She felt that no one had the right to deface campaign signs in her yard. DECEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 5 CITY COUNCIL 4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS: CM/DeStefano stated that the Aera Energy Project had been submitted to the City and an Environmental Impact Report is being prepared. Staff expects that the documents will not be available for review until at least February or March 2008. Regarding a statement about tax revenues from single-family residences and the relevance to this particular project, the City of D.B. authorized a study that was completed about a year ago that indicated the Aera Energy Project would create a net revenue surplus of about $1 million per year for the City. At some point in the future staff will revisit the Study based upon what the City now knows about the project. In addition, the issue of the fiscal impact report is just one of the many factors that the City Council will consider when the project comes before it possibly in the third quarter of 2008. CA/Jenkins responding to the question of public comments on agenda items referred to the back of the agenda cover page for each meeting on which the D.B. City Council meeting rules are stated as approved by the City Council. Under the heading "public input" in the first paragraph it reads: "Members of the public may, during the Public Comment period, address the Council on any consent calendar item or any matter not on the agenda and within the Council's subject matter jurisdiction." Further instructions appear in the agenda itself under the Public Comment heading in which it states that: "Public Comments is the time reserved on each regular meeting agenda to provide an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Council on Consent Calendar items or matters of interest to the public that are not already scheduled for consideration on this agenda." This simply confirms that members of the public have five minutes during the Public Comment period to discuss any item on the Consent Calendar or any other matter that is not listed on the agenda. C/Tye asked for further specificity CA/Jenkins responded that first, only Council Members can pull items from the Consent Calendar, which is considered to be a single agenda item. Members of the public can ask but only a member of the Council can pull an item. If Council pulls an item from the Consent Calendar, it is typically treated as a separate item from the Consent Calendar and could arguably become a separate item on the agenda for which there should be allowed an additional five minutes of public comment. 5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 5.1 Walnut Valley Water District Town Hall Meeting — December 5, 2007 — 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Dr. DECEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 6 CITY COUNCIL 5.2 Winter Snow Fest — December 8, 2007 — 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Pantera Park, 738 Pantera Park. 5.3 Candy Cane Craft Fair— December 8, 2007 —9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Diamond Bar Center, 1600 S. Grand Avenue. 5.4 Planning Commission Meeting — December 11, 2007 — 7:00 p.m., AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive. 5.5 City Council Meeting — December 18, 2007 — 6:30 p.m., AQMD/Government Center (Meeting Room TBD), 21865 Copley Drive. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Tye moved, C/Chang seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Herrera, Tye, MPT/Everett, M/Tanaka NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None 6.1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 6.1.1 Study Session Minutes of November 20, 2007 —as corrected. 6.1.2 Regular Meeting of November 20, 2007 — as submitted. 6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES — Regular Meeting of October 25, 2007. 6.3 RATIFIED CHECK REGISTER — dated November 15, 2007 through November 28, 2007, totaling $1,265,980.26. 6.4 APPROVED TREASURER'S STATEMENT OF OCTOBER 2007 AND REVISED TREASURER'S STATEMENTS FOR JUNE, JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2007. 6.5 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 08(2007) APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2006-01 AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY, WHICH CHANGES THE EXISTING ZONING FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (C-1) TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL -PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (RH-PD) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 23671 GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE (APN NO. 8281-028-030). DECEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 7 CITY COUNCIL 6.6 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 09(2007) AMENDING THE DIAMOND BAR MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING TITLE 5 OF THE DIAMOND BAR MUNICIPAL CODE IN ITS ENTIRETYAND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW TITLE 5 ESTABLISHING A BUSINESS LICENSE PROGRAM. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None 8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: 8.1 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTRACT WITH THE REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND RETENTION SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,000. CM/DeStefano reported that for the past several months the Executive Director and Board Members of the Chamberand City staff have been negotiating a contract. One key aspect was to encourage economic development and utilize the Chamber to assist in approving the economic development situation in the community. Council stipulated in its goals for 2007-2008 the creation of a business -to - business marketing program. The $12,000 seven-month contract (based on the remainder of this fiscal year) requires the Chamber to develop a business -to -business program promoting business within D.B. to other businesses within D.B. and to do so at varying cost levels based on whether or not the business is a Chamber member in order to ensure that all businesses were eligible for the program. Further, the program includes ribbon -cutting and grand opening events, five free small business sessions utilizing an experienced board member in coordination with Mt. SAC to help small businesses with business inventory, business personnel practices, business marketing, etc. This contract secures a City Council Board Member position and includes two complimentary tickets for each Chamber event held in the City. Staff recommends approval of the proposed contract and allocation of $12,000 for the balance of the 2006/2007 Fiscal Year. C/Herrera felt it was an excellent contract and partnership with the Chamber. C/Tye encouraged the Chamber to attend Assemblyman Huffs Small Business Round Table/Forum and work with Assemblyman Huff to have a positive impact on the business community in D.B. CM/DeStefano responded to M/Tanaka that he was not clear as to whether the unincorporated community of Valinda is being represented by the Chamber. Staff is not concerned because its DECEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 8 CITY COUNCIL focus was on the City of D.B. and the specific intent was to establish measurable and attainable services to the City and directly related to its contribution. M/Tanaka asked if the contract could include items such as Chamber office hours, membership directory and how much of the business community is being served. He said he was also concerned that the fee was $2,000 per month instead of $1,000 per month. C/Tye said it has taken time to iron out the details of the proposed contract and is confident that the City has seen proof of activity that the Chamber has provided from July through today. The fact that all details were not ironed out at the beginning of the current fiscal year does not mean that the Chamber was not providing those services. Matt Paryani, said he did not see many businesses coming into the City and would like to see other businesses come to the City such as engineering, small manufacturing, etc. He felt it was a waste of money to contribute to the Chamber. Aziz Ameri, President, Regional Chamber of Commerce, said he and his colleagues have been in discussion with staff since July. A lot of work has gone into detailing this performance-based contract proposal, the first of its kind in many years of Chamber -City partnerships. He believed the proposed contract was a viable, workable and measurable document. During the past six months the Chamber has been delivering services to the City in good faith based on discussions earlier this year and the agreement that the City had set aside $12,000 to support the Chamber. C/Chang commended the Chamber for continuing to move forward to meeting the spirit and agreement of the contract prior to approval. He said he wants to support the Chamber and see it thrive. MPT/Everett said he appreciated the Chamber's good faith effort this year and appreciated Mr. Ameri highlighting the point that the Chamber and staff have worked together to craft the details for a performance-based contract that is clear, specific and measurable. As a result, he said he was indeed in favor of approving the contract as presented and thanked all parties for their work on behalf of the City. C/Chang moved, C/Tye seconded, to authorize the City Manager to Contract with the Regional Chamber of Commerce of the San Gabriel Valley for Business Development and Retention Services in the amount of $12,000. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: 1 1 1 DECEMBER 4, 2007 AYES NOES: ABSENT PAGE 9 COUNCIL MEMBERS COUNCIL MEMBERS COUNCIL MEMBERS CITY COUNCIL Chang, Herrera, Tye, MPT/Everett, M/Tanaka None None RECESS: M/Tanaka recessed the City Council meeting to the Redevelopment Agency at 8:30 p.m. RECESS: M/Tanaka recessed the City Council meeting to the Diamond Bar Public Finance Authority Meeting at 8:38 p.m. RECONVENE: M/Tanaka reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:41 p.m. 9. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS: C/Herrera thanked outgoing Mayor Steve Tye for all that he has done during the year. It was a year with a lot of controversy and as Mayor, C/Tye handled everything admirably and made a great outreach effort with his correspondence. It is not easy being the Mayor and it requires a lot of work and attendance at events and in meetings with staff. She thanked C/Tye for his extra effort. She congratulated Jack Tanaka and knew that he would do a very good job for the City because he is committed to the City and will give staff and residents the time that they request. Next year should be a very good year. There were comments about the recent campaign. She does not condone negative campaigning and does not direct any of her campaign workers to engage in negative campaigning. She was disappointed to see all of the negative campaigning directed toward her this season. She thanked the voters in D.B. that came out to vote. Twenty-one percent of the residents voted compared to only 10% in neighboring communities. It is important for everyone to vote because every vote counts. As an example, Scarlett Kwong won a seat on the Walnut Valley Water District Board by one vote. In 1995 she tied with another individual running for Council. For all who voted for her she thanked them very much. She looked forward to serving the residents and is proud to have been elected to serve the community for another four years. C/Chang congratulated M/Tanaka and C/Herrera for being re-elected and M/Tanaka for being elected the new Mayor. He was pleased to see the peaceful transition this evening. He also congratulated MPT/Everett and former Mayor Tye who did a great job for the City and was very dedicated with his time, dedication, wisdom and courage. C/Chang stated that last Friday Super H -Mart had its grand opening at the Diamond Hill Plaza (formerly Country Hills Towne Center). The store is very exciting and all signs are in English with some Korean characters included as well. He attended a 50 -year wedding anniversary celebration honoring Bonnie and Wally Blum and congratulated the couple. He wished everyone a very happy holiday season. DECEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 10 CITY COUNCIL C/Tye congratulated M/Tanaka and MPT/Everett. It was interesting to attend the Super H -Mart grand opening in a downpour. He was joking with Mike McCarthy that he never in his lifetime thought he would be able to look at the owner of the property and say he believed there was not enough parking. The place was packed and he too, encouraged everyone to see and experience the new store. C/Tye stated that Mr. McCarthy publicly thanked CDD/Fong and staff for helping to get the details taken care of so that the store could open last Friday. The Council continues to hearwhat a great job staff does and that the owner of the center took the time to say so publicly. C/Tye said it was sad for him along with the entire Council to attend the funeral for Elizabeth Miller, daughter of Gary and Cathy Miller. He appreciated the kind comments he received about being the Mayor and said it was his privilege to serve in that capacity for the past year and looked forward to another great year for the City going forward. MPT/Everett congratulated Jack Tanaka and Carol Herrera on their re- election to the City Council, individuals who were privileged to take the oath administered by special people in their lives. He thanked former Mayor Tye for a job well done, a job that he appreciated by an individual who had a positive perspective and response and intent to understand and lead. He congratulated M/Tanaka on his appointment and thanked his colleagues for allowing him to continue in a special area of service as Mayor Pro Tem. He congratulated the incumbents who were elected in the last election: Nancy McCracken and Mr. Rodriguez who were re-elected to serve the Pomona Unified School District; Carolyn Elfelt and Larry Redinger were re-elected to the Walnut Valley Unified School District; two school improvement bond measures passed. Rosanne Bader, Manuel Baca and Fred Chyr were re- elected to the Mt. SAC Board. He further congratulated Scarlett Kwong for winning her first term with the Walnut Valley Water District Board by one vote. Also newly elected was Ted Ebenkamp for Division IV and Division I of the Board re-elected Allen Wu. He reminded residents to participate in the Water Board discussion tomorrow night. He also attended the memorial service for Elizabeth Miller, daughter of Congressman and Mrs. Gary Miller as a straightforward review of a delightful life and a very, very special and important father -daughter relationship. He also extended condolences and prayers to the family of Jack Healy who served on the Walnut Valley Unified School District Board for four years in the mid 90's. He wished everyone a very Merry Christmas season and his best for a happy, safe, family, religious, cultural celebration that will occur between now and the next meeting. He asked everyone to celebrate responsibly into the New Year. M/Tanaka congratulated C/Herrera on her re-election to the City Council and thanked residents who voted for him in the recent election. It will be a pleasure to serve the citizens as the incoming Mayor. The Council Members welcome contact by their constituents throughout the year_ He asked the Council Members to please consider their committee assignments and let him know their preferences and requests before the next City Council meeting. He congratulated the D.B. Friends of the Library for hosting the DECEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 11 CITY COUNCIL Read Together Challenge. This year's book was House of the Scorpion. Three middle schools participated with Lorbeer Middle School winning. He congratulated Chairman Marnie Shay for chairing a flawless event. He attended the D.B. 4 -Youth meeting and the Super H -Mart grand opening with his colleagues. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, M/Tanaka adjourned the regular City Council meeting at 9:04 p.m. in memory of Elizabeth Miller. TOMMYE CRIBBINS, CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this ULtl� ay of _r puelr er , 2007. JACK TANAKA, MAYOR 1 1