HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/15/2008 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
JULY 15, 2008
CLOSED SESSION: 5:45 p.m. — Room CC -8
Public Comments on Closed Session Agenda
Government Code Section 54956.9— Initiation of Litigation — One Case
0. Government Code Section 54956.8 — Conference with Real Property
Negotiator
Property Address: Vacant land at Washington & Lincoln
APN #871-9010-014,015 (portions)
Agency Negotiator: City Manager
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Tanaka called the regular City Council
meeting to order at 6:55 p.m. in The Government Center/SCAQMD Auditorium,
21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA.
CA/Jenkins stated that at 5:45 p.m. the City Council convened a Closed Session.
No public comment was taken and no reportable action was taken on the items. On
July 1, 2008 the City Council during Closed Session authorized the City to join in a
lawsuit being brought by approximately 25 other cities in LA County against the
County for excess property tax administration fees being charged to the cities. The
lawsuit should be filed within the next month or so.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Troop 730 presented the Colors and led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: Ahmad H. Sakr, Ph.D, Islamic Education Center,
gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Chang, Herrera, Tye, Mayor Pro
Tem Everett and Mayor Tanaka.
Staff Present: James DeStefano, City Manager; David Doyle,
Asst. City Manager; Mike Jenkins, City Attorney; David Liu, Public Works Director;
Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Linda Magnuson, Finance Director;
Nancy Fong, Community Development Director; Greg Gubman, Planning Manager;
Ken Desforges, IS Director; Ryan McLean, Assistant to the City Manager; Rick Yee,
Senior Engineer; Kimberly Molina, Associate Engineer; Marsha Roa, Public
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Information Manager; Patrick Gallegos, Management Analyst, and Tommye
Cribbins, City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As Presented.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
NEW BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
1.1 M/Tanaka presented a Certificate Plaque to Michael Martinez, DPS
(Document Protection Service), 745 S. Lemon Avenue, as New
Business of the Month for July 2008.
2. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: None Offered.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Simon Cohen, 23631 Gold Nugget asked for increased patrolling in his
neighborhood due to recent burglaries in the area.
Nomaan Baig, 733 Summerwood Ave. Director and President, Institute of
Knowledge, thanked M/Tanaka and his wife and others for attending the
organization's groundbreaking ceremony and to staff for their help in
obtaining approval to operate.
Joseph Chu announced that a volunteer committee is offering instruction
"Chinese as a Second Language" every Tuesday and Thursday evening
beginning July 20 and continuing for six weeks. For further information
please call 909-444-4388.
Mary Matson asked the City Council to consider adding an extra deputy for a
period of time to help alleviate the current crime wave.
4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS:
CM/DeStefano stated that the Sheriff's Department has always been very
active in D.B. Recently there has been a series of burglaries in the
community as well as, in many other communities. Such events have peaks
and valleys in every community and the Sheriff's Department has, as a result
of the City Council's investment in a unique fingerprinting program, identified
a variety of potential suspects who may be responsible for the increased
activity. Since certain suspects have been placed in custody the wave has
ended.
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Lt. Maxey reported that a position recently filled on the department was that
of a Special Assignment Officer position funded by D.B. The 40 -hour non -
relief car works from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Non -relief refers to a very
experienced officer who works strictly in D.B. for 40 -hours at a much reduced
cost to the City as opposed to a 56 -hour car with no relief at a much higher
cost. There has been a significant positive impact as a result of
implementing the non -relief car.
Lt. Maxey explained that the area has experienced a dramatic increase in
burglaries. The department was able to identify four suspects who were
arrested along with 20 additional individuals who were also involved and as a
result, there has been a drastic decrease in residential burglaries. While
there has been a slight increase a suspect has been identified who is
believed to be responsible. Once he is apprehended there should again be a
marked decrease in burglaries. Burglaries are an issue everywhere. Crime
in D.B. has not increased even though there has been a spike in activity.
D.B. is attractive to burglars because of its high standard of living, high priced
properties and goods. If citizens witness suspicious activity they should
immediately call the Sheriff's Office to investigate.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 Concerts in the Park — Rodeo (Broadway) — July 16, 2008 — 6:30 to
8:00 p.m., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Drive.
5.2 Movies Under the Stars — Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles — July 16,
2008 — Immediately following Concerts in the Park event, Sycamore
Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Drive.
5.3 Planning Commission Meeting — July 22, 2008 — 7:00 p.m.,
AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive.
5.4 Concerts in the Park — Silverados (Country) — July 23, 2008 — 6:30
p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs
Drive.
5.5 Movies under the Stars — Flushed Away - July 23, 2008 — Immediately
following the Concerts in the Park event, Sycamore Canyon Park,
22930 Golden Springs Drive.
5.6 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting — July 24, 2008 — 7:00
p.m., AQMD/Government Center Hearing Board Room, 21865 Copley
Drive.
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5.7 Concerts in the Park — Jumpin Joz (Swing) — July 30, 2008 — 6:30 to
8:00 p.m., Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Drive
5.8 Movies Under the Stars — Space Jam — July 30, 2008 — Immediately
following Concerts in the Park event, Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930
Golden Springs Drive.
5.9 City Council Meeting — August 5, 2008 — 6:30 p.m.,
AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 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 - Regular Meeting of July 1, 2008 —
Approved as Submitted.
6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES - Regular Meeting of May 22, 2008.
6.3 RATIFIED CHECK REGISTER— dated June 26, 2008 through July 9,
2008 totaling $890,327.10.
6.4 APPROVED TREASURER'S STATEMENT — Month of May 2008.
6.5 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2008-30: GRANTING CONSENT
AND JURISDICTION TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IN THE
MATTER OF ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY KNOWN AS CITY OF
DIAMOND BARANNEXATION NO. 2007-20 TO COUNTY LIGHTING
DISTRICT LLA -1, DIAMOND BAR ZONE.
6.6 EXONERATION OF SURETY BOND NO. 734179S IN THE AMOUNT
OF $600,000 POSTED BYJCCL-SOUTH POINTE WEST, LLC FOR
TENTATIVE TRACT 63623 TO COMPLETE RECONSTRUCTION OF
MORNING SUN AVENUE AND ASSOCIATED STORM DRAIN
IMPROVEMENTS.
6.7 APPROVED A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH
INTERNATIONAL SERVICES, INC. FOR CROSSING GUARD
SERVICES FROM AUGUST 1, 2008 THROUGH JULY 31, 2009
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INCORPORATING A 3.1% CPI RATE INCREASE.
6.8 ACCEPTED WORK PERFORMED BY FS CONSTRUCTION FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF BATTING CAGES AT PETERSON AND
PANTERA PARKS; DIRECTED THE CITY CLERK TO FILE NOTICE
OF COMPLETION AND RELEASE THE RETENTION THIRTY-FIVE
DAYS AFTER RECORDATION DATE.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
8.1 APPROVAL OF MODIFICATIONS TO THE DIAMOND RIDE (DIAL -A -
CAB) PROGRAM.
PWD/Liu reported that the Diamond Ride program was established in
1995 and has proven to be a useful and much appreciated alternative
mode of transportation. In order to maintain its fiscal integrity, staff
presented City Council with a report on the state of the program.
After carefully examining the existing program and evaluating public
input, staff is recommending eight (8) modifications for Council's
consideration:
1) Replace the current service area boundary with an expanded
medical facilities boundary within a 20 mile radius of D.B. City Hall.
2) Approve users paying the meter fares once they pass the City
Limits when traveling to non-medical facilities and/or destinations.
3) Eliminate subsidizing trips to shopping centers outside of the
City's limits.
4) Eliminate trips to the Ontario Airport and Fullerton Amtrak
Station.
5) Eliminate special trip request authorizations.
6) Make no changes to the 30 per -month per cardholder one-way
trips.
7) No cost increases except as it relates to non-medical trips
outside of the City's limits.
8) Review the Diamond Ride Program within 12 months.
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PWD/Liu requested that Council review the proposed changes and
approve the modifications as presented.
M/Tanaka asked if under the new program a rider who wished to
travel outside of the City limits would be charged the "meter" rate.
PWD/Liu responded affirmatively.
Jerry Hamilton appealed to the City Council to act on behalf of seniors
and disabled individuals who were fearful of speaking up for services
they need.
Robert Arceo, 23659 Golden Springs Dr., echoed Jerry Hamilton's
words. He said his wife has Alzheimer's, dementia, and Parkinson's
disease. He has been using the Dial -A -Ride on a daily basis for a
long time. He is a veteran and believes veterans and relatives of
individuals in rest homes should not have to pay.
Don Sutton felt Kaiser -Baldwin Park should be considered within the
"covered" area.
Audrey Hamilton said that a lot of people live on very limited incomes
and depend on Dial -A -Ride. The City Council tries to help people and
should support its seniors and disabled as it supports other
organizations.
Debby Obregon said she is legally blind and her husband is totally
blind. They depend on Dial -A -Ride and need more than 30 trips per
month.
Charles Jones depends on Dial -A -Ride to get him to his doctor
appointments in Pomona and Claremont because he is on a very
limited income.
Al Rumpilla agreed with staff's recommendations #1 and 4; however,
did not agree with recommendations 2, 3 and 5. He said he sent an
eight page letter to each Council person in response to staffs
recommendations. He said he was forced to go outside the
boundaries for medical care and had to shop in other communities to
get the best prices. He suggested that the Council extend special
trips only to 45 miles and put the facilities on staff's list.
M/Tanaka stated that the Council Members did receive his twelve
page document.
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Mr. Rumpilla asked if he could comment on recommendations 6, 7
and 8.
MTanaka advised Mr. Rumpilla that this time had expired.
C/Tye said he must have misunderstood recommendation 1 based on
what Mr. Rumpilla said. He asked if recommendation 1 would result
in replacing the existing service boundary area with a medical facilities
boundary consisting of a 20 -mile radius from City Hall. He also asked
if that would eliminate the overlay of the current 10 -mile radius.
PWD/Liu responded affirmatively. He referred to an overhead
showing the existing service boundary highlighted in yellow (the
current 10 -mile service area). Staff's recommendation is that the
yellow area be replaced with an expanded medical facilities boundary
(20 -mile radius depicted by the red circle).
C/Tye said he had a problem with eliminating special trip request
authorizations because he felt the program should be flexible and
fluid. He agreed that the program should be reviewed in 12 months.
He would like the Council to engage in a discussion as to how the
program could be changed to allow 30 one-way trips per card holder
by looking at what the numbers reveal and do what can be done to
accommodate people with special needs — medical and otherwise.
He agreed that the program could be dramatically improved by
eliminating trips to the airport (an almost $1200 per month savings).
This is a program that is being better utilized today because the
community is getting older thus rendering more individuals eligible to
take advantage of the program and, costs are prohibitive. Judging
from what speakers have told the Council, this program is necessary
and the City should do what it can with what it has. It is because gas
prices have tripled that this program needs to be as flexible as
possible and make it available to the neediest area of the community.
There is an opportunity to fund this program and capitalize on
exchanging with other communities for general fund dollars. There
are 6320 seniors - 1342 people are registered for this program which
means that 5,000 individuals are not using the program. Let us make
this program flexible enough to accommodate the needs of the people
that need to use the program. For example, Instead of 30 round trips
it might help to make the card useful for 15 -days a month which in
that case monitoring should be minimal.
C/Herrera thanked staff fortheirworkon recommending modifications
to the program. She said she agreed with six of the eight
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recommendations but felt that items 5 and 7 would require additional
discussion. For a certain number of residents in the community this
program is in fact the primary source of transportation because of
their circumstance and physical condition. She would like to see the
Council modify the program to accommodate those who use the
program as their primary source of transportation. She would favor
eliminating some of the amenities and keep the necessities. She
would like to have the Council come up with specific parameters for
Item 5 — "special trip requests", because she does not want staff
caught in the middle of controversy and turmoil of whether or not to
grant a request. She wants the City Council to make it very clear
what parameters will be allowed for special requests and there should
be special circumstances considered. In addition, she felt that further
discussion was needed on Item 7.
M/Tanaka felt staff had done an excellent job with its proposed
recommendations. He believed that most recommendations should be
implemented and the program revisited in a shorter period of time to
further assess budget matters.
MPT/Everett stated that although he would like to accommodate all
Diamond Ride users, respecting the seniors, veterans and others,
Council has to sort this out in a practical manner because the City has
a limited amount of Prop A funds that not only go to the Diamond
Ride program but is also used to subsidize other methods of
transportation and traffic mitigation.
PWD/Liu responding to MPT/Everett stated that each cardholder
within one household is allowed 30 trips per month.
M/Tanaka clarified that if both cardholders leave the house at the
same time for the same destination it is counted as one trip.
MPT/Everett felt it was the type of program that needed to be
thoughtfully considered with the outcome reaching carefully
considered policies. He empathized with each person making more
than 30 individual trips. In his opinion, the Council must consider this
program as a "supplemental' program even though he understands it
is primary for many. He felt the most significant exception was the
ability to pay and would like a program that would allow for exceptions
based on income. He said he was concerned about limiting shopping
to the City limits only. He would prefer to augment the service area
boundary which would provide latitude for shopping outside of the City
along with the medical facilities boundary to a 20 -mile radius. The
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riders should decide how they want to use their 30 or 60 trips.
C/Chang believed that Dial -A -Ride was one of the best programs
offered by southern California cities and has been receiving
compliments from other cities and the residents. Americans are very
kind, generous and compassionate. Dial -A -Ride is typically that kind
of program. However, this program was designed to provide
individuals over 60 -years of age and the physically challenged more
comfort and convenience. Everyone has different needs and it is
impossible that any government program can fulfill all needs. The
City has a budget and must face the reality of how much it can afford
to spend. This program works and provides a great service and the
budget for this program consists of taxpayer monies so the program
has to be fiscally monitored on behalf of the taxpayers. Staff did a
wonderful job preparing recommendations to better monitor the
program to ensure those in need would be provided the necessary
medical and shopping needs within certain limitations. He
commended the recommendation to extend the boundaries to a 20 -
mile radius. If someone really needs to go outside the boundaries for
special medical needs, the Council and staff should determine
whether the budget will allow for special needs by placing the money
into a special consideration category and consider special needs on a
case-by-case basis.
C/Chang moved to accept staff's recommendations with the exception
of special medical needs consideration and direct staff to provide a
recommendation for monitoring the special medical needs category.
M/Tanaka asked how Diversified allowed more than 30 trips per
month per cardholder.
PWD/Liu responded that during the last fiscal year from September
2007 through April 2008 there was a lack of monitoring of use by the
cardholders due to change in the company's management and
computer software. Staff brought the error to the attention of the
service provider who agreed to reimburse D.B. for the costs.
PWD/Liu responded to C/Tye that discussions regarding method of
repayment were ongoing.
C/Tye responded to M/Tanaka that if 13 individuals were using the
program outside of the boundaries because of necessity the City
should be flexible in that regard. As to MPT/Everett's consideration of
treating this strictly as a supplemental program he wanted to know
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how the City would determine that. The point of reconsidering the
program would be to relieve staff of monitoring duties and have less
not more monitoring. He felt there was no one in D.B. who would
consider abusing the program — folks are using the program out of
necessity. The question is what is the best use of the money? The
program is using only half of the budget. This is not something that
requires increasing taxes. The 1/2 cent tax measure was approved in
1980 for programs just like the Dial -A -Ride program and D.B. has
been innovative in putting this program together and people are using
it.
The City needs to fine-tune the program and he felt the Council was
very close to eliminating some of the areas that were probably never
meant to be a part of the program. He would like to see the 10 -mile
radius remain in place; he would also like to have the overlay for the
20 -mile medical radius so there is no exception required; and,
perhaps overlay that with a 50 -mile medical special request radius for
the next fiscal year. This would eliminate a judgmental aspect that
staff is concerned with because it would be decided by the Council's
parameters.
MPT/Everett said he was opposed to any additional staff oversight on
the supplemental. It is a joint responsibility by us all to look at all
transportation opportunities we have, such as Foothill Transit and not
just focus on the one that we are most comfortable with and is
convenient. Foothill Transit is very wheel -chair and site impaired
friendly. His objective was to have individuals use discounted transit
fares whenever possible and then use Diamond -Ride collaboratively
or separately. He would prefer that the matter come back to Council
at the next meeting outlining special parameters and at some level he
views special needs as a fundamental parameter for exception.
C/Herrera suggested approval of staffs recommendations with
elimination of recommendations 5 and 7 for further consideration.
C/Tye asked how C/Herrera would feel about an overlay with respect
to recommendation 1 to extend special medical requests to 50 miles.
C/Herrera stated that she would rather leave recommendation 1 as
proposed and consider special medical needs under recommendation
5 at a later date.
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Following further discussion by Council, C/Chang moved, C/Herrera
seconded, to approve recommendations 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 (amended for a
six-month review instead of a 12 month review) and 8, and continue
recommendations 5 and 7 for further consideration at a future City
Council meeting.
MPT/Everett said he would prefer to have the entire matter brought
back for discussion at the next City Council meeting because to him
the lynchpin is the "special trip request" and the "30 -trip" issue.
C/Herrera indicated that it was her impression that the Council would
be discussing recommendations 5 and 7 at its next meeting.
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Herrera, Tye,
M/Tanaka
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MPT/Everett
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CM/DeStefano asked for clarification with respect to Council's
direction to staff for items 5 and 7 since the primary concern for
discussing the program was the lack of specificity with respect to
special needs trips. It is very difficult for staff to come up with an
appropriate set of policy directives to eliminate unnecessary
interpretations and retain the framework the Council is looking for to
expand the program while remaining fiscally responsible. He asked
for more detailed input from Council in order for staff to be clear on its
intended direction.
M/Tanaka said he liked all eight of the recommendations proposed by
staff. He would prefer to see cardholders take advantage of other
options rather than rely totally on the Dial -A -Ride program. He also
favored recommendation 7 during the six month evaluation of the 30 -
trips per month.
C/Tye said he preferred to take staff out of the business of having to
make judgments by saying that the 50 -mile radius overlay the 20 mile
radius for special medical requests. His other recommendation would
be to eliminate the specific number of trips to cut down significantly on
the trip monitoring. For example, give the rider 15 -days so that the
rider can budget their own time.
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C/Herrera said she agreed with an "exception" overlay of 45 or 50
miles for Item 5. She was uncertain about the number of trips for Item
7 but felt there needed to be flexibility with respect to trips because of
the data. In general, the program is working with veryfew exceptions.
C/Chang reiterated that the criteria used for the Neighborhood
Improvement program should work for the Dial -A -Ride program. He
agreed with an exception overlay for special needs. He felt there
should be a ceiling of 30 -trips per day and an exception for the special
needs group within a certain budget such as five "special medical
needs" trips per month.
8.2 ADOPT INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 04(2008): PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 PROHIBITING CERTAIN
GROUP RESIDENTIAL USES INCONSISTENT WITH RESIDENTIAL
ZONES AND PROVIDING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
PROVISIONS FOR THE DISABLED AND DECLARING THE
URGENCY THEREOF.
CA/Jenkins stated that in light of the proliferation of these types of
uses in other southern California communities and in light of some of
the recent activity within the City, staff would like to undertake a study
of the City's current zoning provisions pertaining to Group Residential
uses and to perhaps recommend to the City Council, changes in
those provisions due to the latest legal developments. Due to the
complexity of this matter, a thoughtful revision of the Development
Code will take time. As a result and in order to prevent the
establishment of uses that may harm the character of the City's single
family residential neighborhoods while staff is considering changes to
the current Development Code provisions, staff is recommending
the attached Urgency Ordinance which would place an initial 45 -day
moratorium on certain specified new group residential uses. The
Ordinance may be extended beyond 45 days after a Public Hearing
for an addition 10 months and 15 days. If necessary, it may be
extended for an additional year. Under the Ordinance there is a
provision that would allow disabled persons applying for an
opportunity for reasonable accommodation if necessary. He noted
that nothing in the Ordinance addresses or in any respect alters the
Municipal Code provision that governs Child Daycare Facilities and/or
Adult Day Care Facilities as those terms are defined in the City's
Code. Adoption of this Ordinance would provide an opportunity for
the City and community to evaluate the City's needs, evaluate the
City's Code provisions in light of current law, give the community an
opportunity to participate in public hearings regarding what is both
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lawful and most appropriate for the City's single family neighborhoods
and allow the City to revise its ordinances to better tailor and address
existing and anticipated impacts in full compliance with Fair Housing
laws. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Interim
Ordinance. Staff will return to the City Council within 35 days with a
10 -day report on what staff proposes to do to engage in a study; and,
with a public hearing within 45 days for an anticipated extension of the
ordinance.
There was no one present who wished to speak on this matter.
C/Herrera moved, C/Chang seconded, to adopt Interim Ordinance No.
04(2008). Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Herrera, Tye,
MPT/Everett, M/Tanaka
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
9. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
C/Tye said it was a privilege for him to participate in the Regional Chamber
of Commerce changing of the guard. He congratulated Past President Aziz
Ameri and incoming President Larry Black. He congratulated Pastor Bob
Stebe on reaching his 25th anniversary in the ministry. Institute of Knowledge
held its groundbreaking on Sunday. He asked that M/Tanaka adjourn
tonight's meeting in memory of Jack Newe, a gentleman and a gentle man.
Kathleen Newe and her family have his thoughts and prayers as well.
C/Chang extended condolences to the Newe family. Jack Newe was
involved in community affairs for many years and had his business in the City
for 35 -years. He is respected and admired and his passing is a great loss for
the community. He wished everyone a safe and happy summer.
C/Herrera echoed congratulations to incoming Chamber President Larry
Black. She thanked CDD/Rose and crew for the fabulous 4th of JUly
celebration. The fireworks this year were better than ever before. 9,000
close friends participated and everyone including residents from neighboring
cities enjoyed the show and the camaraderie. She received a response from
Dexter McBride that he and Grace are doing very well in their new Oklahoma
location. If anyone wants his address please contact her. She too extended
her condolences to Jack Newe's family. Jack was a really great guy. In
1999 C/Chang organized a trip to China and Jack and Kathleen Newe
enjoyed the trip. The group visited many temples and Jack climbed the
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stairs to the top in each instance. Jack Newe will be greatly missed.
MPT/Everett thanked tonight's speakers. He and M/Tanaka serve on the
Public Safety Committee and discussed the recent burglaries during the
regular Monday meeting. He spoke about the benefits of the continuing
Neighborhood Watch Programs and the efforts of the Sheriff and Fire
Departments. He also extended his sympathy to Kathleen Newe and their
10 children, 31 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was dedicated
to his family, his church, his business and this community and his legacy
continues.
M/Tanaka rode in the Lanterman Developmental Center Independence Day
parade and congratulated staff for a wonderful 4th of July concert and
fireworks show. He stated that Deputy St. Amant presented the
Neighborhood Watch and Emergency Preparedness message to the D.B.
Seniors last week; he attended the first Concerts in the Park and Movie
Under the Stars. M/Tanaka congratulated Larry Black and his Chamber
board; he attended the groundbreaking ceremony at the Institute of
Knowledge; Jack Newe's funeral mass was well -attended. He again sent
his condolences to Kathleen Newe and the Newe family. Jack Newe was a
kind and generous man who will be missed. The Racquet Ball Club Drive
signal dedication was held by the Tennis Club Homeowner's Association; he
and MPT/Everett attended the Public Safety meeting. He thanked Mr. Sutton
and Boy Scouts from Troop 730 for presentation of the colors this evening.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, M/Tanaka
adjourned the regular City Council meeting at 9:50 p.m. in memory of Jack
Newe and John Issacs. l
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TOMM E CRIBBINS, CITY CLERK
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 5th day of _August 2008•
JACK TANAKA, MAYOR