HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/21/2009 Minutes - Regular MeetingCITY OF DIAMOND BAR
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
APRIL 21, 2009
STUDY SESSION: M/Everett called the Study Session to order at
5:07 p.m. in Room CC -8 of the South Coast Air Quality Management
District/Government Center, 21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA.
Present: Council Member Chang, Tanaka, Tye, Mayor
Pro Tem Herrera, Mayor Everett
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; Linda Magnuson, Finance
Director; Greg Gubman, Acting Community Development Director; Ken
Desforges, IS Director; Ryan McLean, Assistant to the City Manager; Kimberly
Molina, Associate Engineer; Anthony Santos, Management Analyst; Marsha Roa,
Public Information Manager; and Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk.
► GOALS AND OBJECTIVES — Discussion and Action - continued from
April 7, 2009.
CM/DeStefano introduced Asst. CM/McLean who then walked the Council
through the current Goals and Objectives and the changes staff is
proposing.
1. TRAFFIC MITIGATION
C/Tanaka asked if a power outage would adversely affect the Traffic
Management System.
PWD/Liu responded that some cameras may be affected but there is a
battery backup system for some intersections that should kick in, in the
event of a power failure. The center is backed up by a whole system
generator.
Council agreed to include the phrase "D.B. Traffic Management System"
to Bullet Point #5.
2. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Council concurred to add bullet 4 as recommended by staff — "Negotiate
and implement development opportunities for the former Honda dealership
property that will result in the greatest net benefit to the community.
M/Everett stated that when he would like see the Kmart Center and
Market World be renamed, for example Site A, B or C; this he felt would
energize possible development.
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C/Tye disagreed and reminded Council that it is often accused of doing
backroom deals and, in his opinion, if those locations were called Site A, B
or C, for example, people would ask why they had not heard of those
developments.
MPT/Herrera agreed.
CM/DeStefano stated that the headings were meant to be identifiable as
entire areas.
3. COMMUNICATIONS — There were no changes.
4. OTHER ITEMS — There were no changes.
Council agreed to continue with "sustainability" as recommended by staff.
Council also discussed the Windmill on the Ralphs site.
CM/DeStefano reported that absent abandoning the project all together
the only other option appears to be Eminent Domain because there hasn't
been any cooperation from the property management company to
preserve the windmill as a historical item. As long as the windmill is in
private hands the City has no option.
Asst. CM/McLean talked about staff's recommended additions and agreed
that staff would come back with a cleaned up version in accordance with
Council's wishes.
Asst.CM/McLean then went on to list the items recommended to be
removed from the FY09-10 Goals and Objectives:
Develop alternative financing options for the City's outstanding municipal
bonds used to construct the Diamond Bar Center;
Develop a plan to address the needs of the City's Lighting and Landscape
Assessment Districts to ensure their financial sustainability;
Explore acquisitions of the properties on Washington St. and Calbourne
Dr. and evaluate their appropriateness for neighborhood parks. Acquire
the three parcels from the City of Industry to increase the City's bank of
open space properties; and,
Research available sustainability program options and present them to the
City Council for consideration.
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► PARKS MASTER PLAN UPDATE — Discussion and Action.
CSD/Rose introduced consultants Ron Hagen and Jeff Scott from Thomas
G. Matlock Associates. Mr. Hagen gave a Power Point presentation on
what has been completed on the Parks Master Plan update during the
past six months including the compilation of public input and indicated a
timeline for completing the update and recommendations.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None Offered.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to discuss, M/Everett
adjourned the Study'Session at 6:20 p.m.
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TOMMY CRIBBINS, City Clerk
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 5th day of may
2009.
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RON EVERETT, Mayor
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
APRIL 21, 2009
STUDY SESSION: 5:00 p.m., Room CC -8
► Goals and Objectives - Discussion and Action
► Parks Master Plan — Discussion and Action
Public Comments: None Offered.
M/Everett recessed the Study Session to the Regular City Council meeting at
6:20 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Everett called the regular City Council
meeting to order at 6:38 p.m. in The Government Center/SCAQMD Auditorium,
21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA.
CM/DeStefano reported that during tonight's Study Session, Staff presented the
Goals and Objectives from the current fiscal year as well as proposed revisions
for the next fiscal year. The matter will be presented to the City Council for
approval and adoption during the May 5 City Council meeting. Council also
received a presentation by Matlock and Associates regarding the proposed
update to the Parks Master Plan, a project that has been underway for about six
months and will continue for six to nine months more. Once completed it will be
presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission and then to the City Council
for approval.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Everett led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: None offered.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Chang, Tanaka, Tye, Mayor
Pro Tem Herrera and Mayor Everett.
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; Linda Magnuson, Finance
Director; Greg Gubman, Acting Community Development Director; Ken
Desforges, IS Director; Ryan McLean, Assistant to the City Manager; Kimberly
Molina, Associate Engineer; Patrick Gallegos, Management Analyst; Marsha
Roa, Public Information Manager, and Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As Presented.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
1.1 M/Everett proclaimed April 19 through 25, 2009 as "Safety Seat
Checkup Week." M/Everett announced that the Proclamation
would be sent to the organization.
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1.2 M/Everett proclaimed April 26 through May 2, 2009 as "National
Crime Victims' Rights Week." M/Everett announced that the
Proclamation would be sent to the organization.
1.3 M/Everett introduced Management Analyst Patrick Gallegos who
gave a report on the PUSD Schools being honored for recycling
and the amount generated by each school. Presentation of the
Certificate Plaques for the "Leading School Recycling Advocate"
awards were: M/Everett presented to Interim Assistant Principal,
John Rahaeuser, Diamond Ranch High School; C/Chang presented
to Principal Todd Riffell, Pantera Elementary School, and
MPT/Herrera presented to Principal Alan Patanini, Golden Springs
Elementary School.
NEW BUSINESS OF THE MONTH:
1.4 C/Tanaka presented a City Tile to Jamey Lopez, owner of Domino's
Pizza, 1383 S. Diamond Bar Blvd. as Business of the Month for
April 2009. Ms. Lopez introduced the corporate representatives
who attended
2. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
CM/DeStefano introduced Lt. Joe Maxey and Deputy Mark St. Amant who
gave an update on public safety.
Lt. Maxey reported that a few months ago an individual had committed
"smash and grab" activities at local businesses in D.B. and throughout the
San Gabriel Valley and Orange Counties. Working with surrounding
agencies the Sheriff's Department was able to identify the suspect and
take him into custody. This individual is a three strike individual and will be
sentenced to a lengthy incarceration. Also, a couple of weeks ago there
was an attempted robbery at a local gas station. Two suspects were
apprehended within hours of the incident. Numerous felony counts
including attempted murder were filed against the perpetrators. Lt. Maxey
advised residents who are suspicious of anyone in their
neighborhoods, who look like they don't belong there, to call the
Walnut/D.B. Sheriff's Station. He also invited residents to attend the May
30 Diamond Bar/Walnut Station's 21St Open House from 10:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m.
Deputy St. Amant spoke about pool safety. He stated that a child
drowning is the number one .cause of death in California. The best
prevention is fencing, pool alarms, and door and window alarms. If a child
is missing the first place to look is in the pool. Parents should also learn --
CPR. Deputy St. Amant then stated that a continuing problem in all
communities is vehicle burglaries. He recommended that it is best to park
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your car in the garage at night; the next best place is in the driveway and
the worst place is on the street. Never leave visible items in the car. The
best way to fight crime is through the Neighborhood Watch program. If
interested call the Sheriff's Station and speak with him or LET. Sandy
Clarke. In addition, everyone should have an earthquake kit.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mike Goldenberg, representing the Sheriff's Booster Club, said he had the
privilege of attending the City's Annual Birthday Party at Pantera Park. He
thanked the City and Council Members for supporting the event and
especially thanked CSD/Rose for supervising the event. Mr. Goldenberg
invited everyone to attend the 218t Annual Sheriff's Booster Club and
Kiwanis Club Tournament Golf Classic and dinner on Monday, May 11 at
the Via Verde Country Club in San Dimas. For additional information call
Gary Croft at 909-594-2855 or Ed Layton at 909-598-8606. Mr.
Goldenberg then announced that Mike Miller who has been a volunteer at
the Diamond Bar/Walnut Station since 1992 and was one of the first true
volunteers and long time residents of the City passed away last week.
Steve Otting said he was back to talk about how disappointed he was
about the City Council's actions regarding the NFL Stadium. He felt his
family and others were entitled to a lot more than $20 million.
William George, 378 N. Prospectors, said he was unhappy about the
traffic calming project on Prospectors and its negative impact to his
neighborhood. It has not slowed the traffic and has only succeeded in
irritating him and his neighbors.
4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS:
CM/DeStefano stated that the Settlement Agreement with the City of
Industry and approved by the Council a couple of weeks ago is comprised
of a variety of different components designed to provide community
benefit to the City of D.B., its residents and business community. The $20
million referenced by the speaker is just one of the components and the
amount of resources the City negotiated to receive from the City of
Industry to be put into D.B.'s sole control for use in mitigating the
stadium's traffic impacts. In addition, there were other dollars allocated for
signage in order to keep wayward drivers from entering local
neighborhoods. Signage will be placed at freeway off ramps directing
individuals to the stadium. There are resources in the agreement from
Industry working with public safety officials and the Sheriff's Department in
particular on traffic control, traffic safety issues; there is over $1 million set
aside for community and recreational service programs and in particular,
there is an annuity to the City of D.B. through which the City of Industry
will provide a base minimum payment of $700,000 per year for as long as
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the stadium is in operation. Based on the number of events the dollar
amount increases to $1 million. Based on increases over five years, very
simply stated, over the first 30 -years of this project's life there is about $23
million in one-time payments and about $27 million minimum for stadium
operation. At minimum, staff estimates the resources to the community of
D.B. to be about $60 million over a 30 -year timeframe. Obviously the
stadium will exist longer that 30 years and as long as the stadium is in
operation there are additional resources that will come to the City of D.B.
PWD/Liu stated that the Prospectors Road Traffic Calming Project started
as a consensus building process in 2005 and involved several
neighborhood meetings. In addition, staff conducted a postcard survey
that ascertained overwhelming support for mitigation efforts to calm the
traffic. Staff moved forward with the design phase once it had obtained
community support. The project is currently under construction and at the
end of the project staff will commence a six month monitoring period by
collecting speeding and volume counts in order to compare the statistics
to determine whether these devices are, in fact, being utilized and
effective in mitigating speeding and cut through traffic.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting — April 23, 2009 — 7:00
p.m., AQMD/Government Center Hearing Board Room, 21865
Copley Dr.
5.2 Arbor Day — April 24, 2009 — 9:00 a.m., Pantera Elementary
School, 801 Pantera Dr.
5.3 Planning Commission Meeting — Tuesday, April 28, 2009 — 7:00
p.m., AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Dr.
5.4 City Council Meeting — May 5, 2009 — 6:30 p.m.,
AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Dr.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Chang moved, C/Tanaka seconded, to
approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried by the
following Roll Call:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Tanaka, Tye,
MPT/Herrera, M/Everett
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
6.1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - Regular Meeting of March 17, 2009 — --
Approved as submitted.
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6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES:
(a) Regular Meeting of February 10, 2009.
(b) Regular Meeting of February 24, 2009.
(c) Regular Meeting of March 10, 2009.
6.3 RECEIVED AND FILED TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION MINUTES — Regular Meeting of February 12, 2009.
6.4 RATIFIED CHECK REGISTER — Dated April 2, 2009 through April
15, 2009 totaling $634,473.50.
6.5 RECEIVED, ACCEPTED AND FILED PROPOSITION A LOCAL
RETURN FUND, PROPOSITION C LOCAL RETURN FUND, AND
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEARS ENDING JUNE 30,
2007 AND 2008.
6.6 APPROVED DONATION OF TRAILER TO THE WALNUT VALLEY
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR USE BY THE DIAMOND BAR
-- HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND.
6.7 a) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2009-12: GRANTING
CONSENT AND JURISDICTION TO THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES IN THE MATTER OF COUNTY LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 10006 AND COUNTY LIGHTING
DISTRICT LLA -1, DIAMOND BAR ZONE, CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR, PETITION NO. 182-1107 (MOBILE HOME DEVELOPMENT
AT TERMINUS OF WASHINGTON STREET).
b) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2009-13: JOINT RESOLUTION
OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES; THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE GREATER
LOS ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT; THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COUNTY SANITATION
DISTRICT NO. 21 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY (COUNTY
SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 21); THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR; THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
THREE VALLEYS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT; THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS OF THE WALNUT VALLEY WATER
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO, 5 APPROVING AND ACCEPTING
THE NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX
REVENUES RESULTING FROM ANNEXATION OF PETITION
NO. 182-1107, (MOBILE HOME DEVELOPMENT AT THE
TERMINUS OF WASHINGTON STREET) TO COUNTY LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 10006.
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6.8 AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE HEWLETT
PACKARD DESKTOP COMPUTER REPLACEMENT HARDWARE
AND SOFTWARE FROM CDWG IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $65,476.05 AND AUTHORIZED THE EQUIPMENT
BEING REPLACED TO BE DISPOSED OF AS SURPLUS
PROPERTY.
6.9 NOTICE OF COMPLETION:
a) APPROVED NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE TRAFFIC
SIGNAL INTERCONNECT LINKS PHASE I PROJECT.
b) APPROVED NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE GRAND
AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE III
6.10 APPROVED MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS
FOR A PORTION OF PROPOSED LANDSCAPED MEDIAN
ALONG PATHFINDER ROAD EAST OF THE STATE ROUTE 57.
6.11 APPROVED UPDATED PROGRAM POLICIES FOR THE CITY'S
HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: None
9. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER
COMMENTS:
C/Tye reported that it had been his privilege on behalf of the City Council
and as a representative to the Diamond Bar Community Foundation to
attend the California Parks and Recreation Society District 13 award
ceremony at which time the Foundation received a 2009 Community
Service Award. The Diamond Bar Community Foundation raises money
to put back into the community in the form of scholarships for the City's
youth, sports programs, summer day camp programs, sponsors a Concert
in the Park and puts on its annual gala each year. Also at the ceremony
staff member Clarisse Vargas was awarded a scholarship and Recreation
Coordinator Andee Tarazon was elected to the CPRS Board of Directors.
Last Saturday D.B. held a wonderful City Birthday celebration and
gathering of the community. He stated that he appreciated former
Councilmember and Mayor Forbing for attending as well as State Senator
Bob Huff, Congressman Gary Miller and Assemblyman Curt Hagman. On
Sunday he attended the Sweet 16th Celebration put on by Friends of the
Library. At the event Supervisor Knabe presented a check for $5,000 to
the Friends of the Library to support their efforts.
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C/Tanaka thanked CSD/Rose, RC/Tarazon and staff for helping sponsor
the D.B. Breakfast Lions Club's 26th Annual Easter Egg Hunt and pancake
breakfast. He reported that he had attended the Deputy Appreciation
Luncheon, DB 4 -Youth in Action meeting, the Senior Appreciation
Luncheon, the Sheriffs Boosters Volunteer Dinner, 20th City Birthday
Party and the Friends of the Library's 16th Annual Wine Soiree. He
requested that tonight's meeting be adjourned in memory of Courtney
Stewart and Mike Miller.
C/Chang echoed comments regarding three local events held during the
past two weeks — the Easter Egg Hunt, the City's 20th Birthday Party and
Friends of the Library Wine Soiree. He offered his compliments to all of
the community leaders, volunteers and City staff members who
contributed to the success of these events. During the Study Session he
recommended that staff pursue the City's fair share of the stimulus
package. After the City Council made its decision regarding the NFL
Stadium Settlement Agreement, he has spoken with several residents who
were not aware of all the benefits to the City. In addition to the $20
million, there are several other benefits the City will receive. With respect
to Mr. Otting's comments, D.B. pursued a full mitigation payment which
the City of Industry agreed upon.
MPT/Herrera thanked CSD/Rose and staff for another very successful 20th
Birthday Party. She stated that she is proud of D.B. and of all the many
things it has accomplished. She thanked Lt. Maxey and Deputy St. Amant
for speaking on public safety. It is a fact that crime has decreased over
the past year in D.B. and is certainly less than in surrounding
communities. She hoped that residents listened carefully to the do's and
don'ts that the Sheriff's Department presented and to be ever watchful and
to report anything and anyone that seem to be out of place in the
community.
M/Everett spoke about the many residents that were recognized for their
volunteerism and were honored at the 20th Birthday Party and Car Show.
The Wine Soiree was a wonderful event sponsored by the Friends of the
Library.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, M/Everett
adjourned the regular City Council meeting at 7:53 p.m. in memory of Courtney
Stewart and Mike Miller.
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TOMMYE C-RIBBINS, CITY CLERK
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The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this Stn day of May ,
2009.
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