HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/2/2010 Minutes - Regular MeetingCITY OF DIAMOND BAR
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
MARCH 2, 2010
STUDY SESSION: M/Herrera called the Study Session to order at
5:35 p.m. in Room CC -8 of the South Coast Air Quality Management
District/Government Center, 21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA.
Present: Council Members Ling -Ling Chang, Ron
Everett, Jack Tanaka, Mayor Pro Tern Steve Tye and Mayor Carol Herrera.
Staff Present: James DeStefano, City Manager; David Doyle,
Assistant City Manager; Michael Jenkins, City Attorney; Ken Desforges, IS
Director; David Liu, Public Works Director; Bob Rose, Community Services
Director; Linda Magnuson, Finance Director; Greg Gubman, Community
Development Director; Ryan McLean, Assistant to the City Manager; Rick Yee,
Senior Civil Engineer; Kimberly Molina, Associate Engineer; Anthony Santos,
Management Analyst; Marsha Roa, Public Information Manager, and Tommye
Cribbins, City Clerk.
Also Present: Kathy Nolan, Planning Commissioner
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None Offered.
REGULATING ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES — DISCUSSION AND
ACTION.
CM/DeStefano stated that on February 2, 2010, the City Council adopted
Ordinance No. 02(2010) regulating the type of entertainment that is
permissable in the City, During that meeting, Council directed staff to look
into possible changes to the Ordinance. Staff researched and
CDD/Gubman sent a memorandum to the Council outlining the points for
a wider range of potential entertainment within the community. The
resulting memorandum had been provided to the City Council last month.
This evening staff would like to begin discussing the possible changes to
Ordinance No. 02(2010) and have Council provide staff with specific
direction for any possible changes.
CDD/Gubman referring to the Memorandum that was forwarded to the
Council dated February 16 th stated that the memo concludes with a list of
policy questions to provide Council with guidance in formulating its
direction to staff. The first question is whether the recently adopted
Ordinance should be amended and if so, should the list of live
entertainment currently permissible in D.B. be expanded; If so, should the
City add a list of development operational criteria for live entertainment as
a secondary use; and finally, if Council has ideas of the types of
entertainment to be permitted, as a secondary use, then staff will begin
crafting an ordinance that would work toward facilitating those types of
uses.
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CDD/Gubman then went on to discuss the new provisions of the
Ordinance and outlined the possible changes that could be made if
Council desired. He also stated that staff had made inquires to other cities
as to how they handle these types of businesses.
M/Herrera said she understood that Acapulco was grandfathered in and
would be allowed to continue with Karaoke. Also, churches that have
community rooms that allow for singing and dancing would be able to
continue as well as restaurants that currently offer entertainment.
However, new businesses would fall under the updated ordinance.
CDD/Gubman concurred.
C/Everett asked if staff had received any comments, questions, appeals or
statements of concerns from constituents or businesses other than those
received during public comment.
CDD/Gubman responded "No".
C/Chang said that when she made the motion for the ordinance she felt it
was a temporary/interim ordinance. Because of the economy she felt that
the City should consider an ordinance that is less restrictive and
encourage new businesses to locate here. Businesses like restaurants
may feel the need to provide some form of live entertainment to attract
patrons.
MPT/Tye said he understood C/Chang's concerns but did not want the
City to suffer as it did with Scribbles. When that establishment came to
the Planning Commission it was presented as a fine dining establishment.
The questions were simple and the responses indicated that the
proprietors had experience, knew what they were doing and that the City
should not worry because it would be a white linen fine dining
establishment. Shortly after opening, the kitchen was closed and the
dance floor was expanded. He reiterated that he appreciated C/Chang's
concerns especially in these economic times but he did not see the
current ordinance being harmful to businesses that are in D.B. or deter
businesses that might want to locate in D.B.
C/Chang felt that if the ordinance was too restrictive, businesses might
find a way to get around the ordinance. She said she felt very strongly
about this issue.
IVIPT/Tye responded that the City had guidelines that were specific to that
particular operation, but it still took several years and a considerable
amount of money to rid itself of that business. Scribbles tried to backdoor
their operation during a time when D.B. had accommodated the
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establishment with a permit that supposedly responded to their intended
uses. He stated that he could not imagine that the current ordinance would
be so restrictive as to eliminate legitimate and good businesses. He
agreed with C/Chang that the Council and staff could not anticipate all of
the possibilities but the City can be mindful of what can and has
happened, what it cost the City and how the City can deal with this in the
future.
C/Chang respectfully disagreed because she felt businesses could offer to
help the City pay for additional law enforcement. Unfortunately, one
business caused a lot of heartache; however, she sees so many other
potential opportunities for the City. She continued to opt for a less
restrictive ordinance.
CM/DeStefano stated that should someone be attracted to D.B. and
wishes to open a business that fundamentally staff believes is appropriate
to D.B., but would require a code change, staff could process the
application in conjunction with a code change. The code change would be
applicable to several areas of the City depending on how it was written
and the applicant could seek approval based upon the new standards in
place.
Following discussion the Council agreed 4-1 (C/Chang voting No.) that at
this time there was no interest in considering changes to Ordinance
02(2010).
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to cot-ne before the City
Council, M/Herrera adjourned the Study Session at 6:25 p.m.
TOMMYE4CRIBBINS, City Clerk
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 6th day of A-Pril
2010.
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CAROL HERRERA, Mayor
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MARCH 2, 2010
CLOSED SESSION: 5:15 p.m., Room CC -8
Public Comments on Closed Session Agenda — None
► Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Address: 21810 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Agency Negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating Party: Behringer Harvard Western (Portfolio)
P.O. Box 190700
San Francisco, CA 94119-00700
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
Closed Session Adjourned at 5:30 p.m. to the Study Session
STUDY SESSION:
5:35 p.m., Room CC -8
Public Comments on Study Session Agenda - None
► Regulating Entertainment Activities — Discussion and Action
Study Session Adjourned at 6:25 p.m. to the Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Herrera called the Regular City Council
meeting to order at 6:36 p.m. in The Government Center/SCAQMD Auditorium,
21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA.
CA/Jenkins reported that tonight's City Council meeting was called to order and
recessed into Closed Session at 5:15 p.m. There were no public comments on
the Closed Session agenda. Council only addressed the agenda item and no
reportable action was taken. Council adjourned to the Study Session at 5:30
p.m.
CM/DeStefano reported that tonight's Study Session was held to discuss the
recently enacted Entertainment Ordinance changes and the possibility of further
work on those standards. After a lengthy debate, Council determined that at this
time there was no interest in changing the existing regulation. The Study
Session was adjourned to the regular meeting at 6:25 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Herrera led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: Pastor Mark Hopper, Evangelical Free Church,
gave the invocation.
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ROLL CALL: Council Members Ling -Ling Chang, Ron
Everett, Jack Tanaka, Mayor Pro Tem Steve Tye and Mayor Carol Herrera. --
Staff Present: James DeStefano, City Manager; David Doyle,
Assistant City Manager; Michael Jenkins, City Attorney; Ken Desforges, IS
Director; David Liu, Public Works Director; Bob Rose, Community Services
Director; Linda Magnuson, Finance Director; Greg Gubman, Community
Development Director; Ryan McLean, Asst. to City Manager; Rick Yee, Senior
Civil Engineer; Kimberly Molina, Associate Engineer; Marsha Roa, Public
Information Manager; Lauren Hidalgo, Public Information Specialist, Anthony
Santos, Management Analyst, and Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As Presented.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS
1.1 Introduction of Lt. Chris Biasnek to the Diamond Bar/Walnut
Sheriffs Station. Lt. Joe Maxey introduced Lt. Blasnek who stated
he was glad to be back working at the Station.
1.2 C/Everett proclaimed March 1, 2010 as the Centennial Birthday
Celebration for "Camp Fire USA Mt. San Antonio Council Day".
Sandra Reutherford received the Proclamation.
1.3 C/Chang proclaimed the City's commitment to the 2010 United
States Census — "It's in Our Hands". David Chung and Shelly
Bautista received the Proclamation.
1.1 C/Tanaka presented a City Tile to outgoing Traffic and
Transportation Commissioner Michael Shay.
1.2 MPT/Tye presented a City Tile to Audrey Hamilton in recognition of
her service as the City's Representative to the Greater Los Angeles
County Vector Control Board.
1.3 M/Herrera presented a Certificate of Recognition to Vantage
Homeowners' Association for being named "Community of the
Year" by the Community Association Institute. Mr. Pirritano and the
Board received the Certificate of Recognition.
NEW BUSINESS OF THE MONTH:
1.4 MPTITye presented a Certificate Plaque to Mathnasium, 2020 S.
Brea Canyon Rd. #A3 as New Business of the Month for March
2010. Terry Liu received the Certificate Plaque and said a few --
words.
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2. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: None
Offered.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Stewart Pompel, representing Diamond Bar Community Foundation,
invited the Council and community to attend the "Community Spotlight on
the Art" event on March 28 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mt. SAC Sophia Theatre.
Freddie Peng, Senior, DBHS, President of Leo Club, invited the
community to attend the Talent Show on Saturday, March 13 from 2:00
p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All proceeds of the event will go to the Haiti Relief and
Orphanages of Thailand, Inc. Tickets are $5 at the door.
4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS: None Offered.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 State of the City — Thursday, March 4, 2010 — Social Hour at 5:30
p.m. — Presentation by M/Herrera at 6:30 p.m., Diamond Bar
Center Ballroom, 1600 Grand Ave.
5.2 Planning Commission Meeting — March 9, 2010 — 7:00 p.m.,
AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Dr.
5.3 Traffic and Transportation Commission Meeting — March 11, 2010 —
7:00 p.m., AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley
Dr.
5.4 City Council Meeting — March 16, 2010 — 6:30 p.m.,
AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Dr.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Tanaka moved, C/Chang seconded, to
approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried by the
following Roll Call:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Everett, Tanaka,
MPT/Tye, M/Herrera
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
6.1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:
a) Study Session of February 16, 2010 — Approved as
submitted.
b) Regular Meeting of February 16, 2010 —Approved as
submitted.
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6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES —
January 26, 2010. —
6.3 RATIFIED CHECK REGISTER - Dated February 11, 2010 through
February 24, 2010 totaling $669,694.49.
6.4 APPROVED TREASURER'S STATEMENT — Month of January
2010.
6.5 APPROVED RENEWAL OF GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
6.6 APPROVED CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 5 WITH GFB-
FRIEDRICH & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ASSESSMENT
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICTS 38, 39 AND 41 FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, FOR
A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $12,950.
6.7 ACCEPTED WORK PERFORMED BY MEGA WAY
ENTERPRISES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SYCAMORE
CANYON PARK TRAIL — PHASE III; DIRECTED THE CITY
CLERK TO FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; RELEASE THE
RETENTION THIRTY-FIVE DAYS AFTER THE RECORDATION
DATE; AND, AUTHORIZED AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION
OF $14,925 FROM THE PARK DEVELOPMENT FUND TO PAY
ALL PROJECT COSTS.
6.8 APPROVED CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 11 WITH DAVID
EVANS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,700 TO
PROVIDE SERVICES DURING THE BID PROCESS AND
CONSTRUCTION FOR THE SYCAMORE CANYON PARK TRAIL
— PHASE III PROJECT.
6.9 REAPPROPRIATED MEASURE R LOCAL RETURN FUNDS
FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
AREA 6 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT TO THE PUBLIC WORKS
OPERATION BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,000 FOR FY
2009-10; APPROPRIATED $80,000 OF PROPOSITION 113 FUND
RESERVES TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
BUDGET AREA 6 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT FOR FY 2009-10;
AND AWARDED A LANDSCAPE DESIGN CONTRACT FOR THE
SR 60/LEMON AVENUE INTERCHANGE PROJECT TO DAVID
EVANS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $77,900.
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6.10 AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LILLEY
PLANNING GROUP, INC. (LPG), TO INCREASE THE
CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $8,500 TO PROVIDE CONTINUED
OFFSITE PLANNING SERVICES.
6.11 APPROVED DAPEER, ROSENBLIT & LITVAK, LLP AS THE
PROVIDER OF CITY PROSECUTOR SERVICES.
6.12 APPROVED ADJOURNING THE MARCH 2, 2010 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING TO APRIL 6, 2010.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
8.1 PRESENTATION REGARDING ACQUISITION OF BUILDING
LOCATED AT 21810 COPLEY DRIVE FOR USE AS CITY HALL
AND POTENTIAL USE AS A LIBRARY.
-- CM/DeStefano reported that the City currently leases space within
the AQMD/Government Center building in which tonight's meeting
is being held. The City has leased space within this facility for
almost 10 years and has leased space in other parts of the City
since its incorporation in 1989. The City's lease with the AQMD will
expire in about a year (end of February 2011). The City has
discussed with the AQMD executive management team two
matters: 1) extending the current lease and 2) acquiring an
additional 4000 sq.ft. of office space, both for a term of 10
additional years. As a result of looking at the available space within
the AQMD building as well as, looking at other available spaces
within the City of D.B. staff became aware of the availability of the
building at 21810 Copley Dr. which was recently vacated and is for
sale on the open market. The building across the street provides
opportunities with respect to size, configuration and location. It is
about 55,000 sq. ft; it is a two-story structure, it is about 10 years
old and has about 270 parking spaces. The building was built by
Opus West which is a very high-quality and well-regarded
developer that serves the Pacific southwest. The first floor has a
variety of improvements that includes a large computer server
room, a variety of hard -walled offices, numerous conference rooms,
and work spaces as well as, a large kitchen area. The second
story consists primarily of a large open space with a bullpen area,
some hard walled conference rooms, many bathrooms on both
floors and interior elevator and stairs. The interior finishes are
generally in very good condition. The owner of the property has
taken very good care of this asset over the past 10 years which is
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seen in the internal and external appearance of the building. Staff
commenced discussions with the property owner, looked at the
building a couple of times and began an investigation of the
mechanical items as well as plumbing and electrical and found
them all to be in excellent condition. The building is significantly
larger than the current space occupied by the City within the AQMD
and would be larger than a space that the City would seek to
acquire. The current space and public counter space within the
AQMD building is less than satisfactory as staff has clearly
outgrown the current space. The 21810 Copley Dr. building would
not only provide suitable workspace for many years as well as
provide growth opportunity for the City it would also provide an
opportunity to partner with private tenants and/or public sector
tenants. The County of Los Angeles has an interest for D.B. to
utilize the building for a potential library. The County is anxious to
join with the City for greatly expanded library services and is
exploring the opportunity for library services at the 21810 Copley
Dr. address and the City is also exploring the opportunity for City
Hall and related services. At this point
the City has worked with several individuals attempting to find a
space suitable for its future needs. Staff believes the building has a
market value of somewhere between $9.5 million and $12 million.
The City is in a position that would not afford the City to purchase
the building for any amount above an appraised value as
ascertained by a Certified Appraiser. Should the City move into
that or any other building the relocation costs would be about $2
million. Currently, the City uses furnishings and fixtures that the
AQMD has loaned the City. Therefore, one of the costs of moving
to another facility would include purchase of furniture, fixtures and
equipment. There are additional costs associated with this type of
consideration including whether to use the City's cash or finance
the purchase. The benefits of financing a purchase at this point is
that interest rates are extremely low at this point in history and the
opportunities are great for this City that has outstanding credit and
resources to pursue a purchase. In addition, the market for
acquisition of an office building is probably better than it has ever
been. Should the City seek financing it would need to secure a
credit rating, the cost of which could be about $15,000 and is one of
many activities staff would pursue toward this opportunity. In
addition to pursuing financing and defining costs, the City continues
to work with the County of Los Angeles for a library partnership that
will provide adequate space to expand the collection, parking
spaces that will meet the needs of all of the participants, putting the
library in a location that has bus access, and is in an area that
would allow for many additional uses including community
meetings, etc. that the current library facility is not able to provide.
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Staff believes the Copley building has a lot of possibilities and is
excited about the possibilities. In bringing this matter to the
attention of the City Council and the public, staff will pursue action
as directed.
There were no public comments on this matter.
M/Herrera stated that the City will continue to consider all aspects
of this and other issues in a cautious manner moving forward. The
City Manager and his staff have done an excellent job gathering
data that will allow the City Council to make a thorough and
informed decision.
M/Herrera moved, C/Everett seconded, to direct staff to pursue a
credit analysis for the City. Motion carried by the following Roll Call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Everett, Tanaka,
MPT/Tye, M/Herrera
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
M/Herrera invited members of the public to contact their City
Council Members by phone, letter or email to share their feelings
about this idea. The Council is seeking the public's input as it very
carefully considers all options and opportunities for pursuing this
matter.
COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER
COMMENTS:
C/Everett hoped residents enjoyed the Winter Olympics and congratulated
Canada and their gold medal winners. During the past two weeks he
attended several meetings including the Regional Chamber Prayer
Breakfast at the D.B. Golf Course; the Three Valleys Municipal Water
District Leadership Breakfast with speaker Professor Linnea McCord of
Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management;
the Evergreen Club Senior Group Celebration at the Diamond Bar Center;
the Walnut Valley Water District Rate Hearing; the Diamond Bar Chinese-
American Association's Lunar New Year Celebration — Year of the Tiger at
DBHS; and, the Third Annual Inland Valley Regional Spelling Bee
sponsored by Diamond Bar Friends of the Library. He also acknowledged
winner Mickey Shi from Chaparral Middle School.
C/Tanaka stated that he had attended the 20th Anniversary Evergreen
Senior Club Celebration; Three Valleys Water District Leadership
Breakfast; the Mayors Breakfast; Post 19 fundraiser Pancake Breakfast at
Station 187. He participated in the Hazardous Household Waste Roundup
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at the Gateway Corporate Center; Diamond Bar Chinese-American New
Year's Celebration at DBHS; the Lanterman Developmental Center's
Volunteer Awards Dinner; the Chaparral Middle School Chinese New
Year's and Lantern Festival; and, the Miss Diamond Bar Pageant Fashion
Show. He announced that on Sunday, March 7 the Miss Diamond Bar
Pageant Fundraiser carwash will be held at US Bank at the corner of
Diamond Bar Blvd. and Grand Ave. and on Sunday, March 21 the
Pageant will be held at the DBHS Theatre. Yesterday he participated in
the Read Across America activities at Diamond Point Elementary School.
He thanked the DBHS students for remaining through tonight's City
Council meeting.
C/Chang attended many of the events discussed by her colleagues. She
congratulated M/Herrera on her presentation for the Joint Mayor's
Breakfast. She attended the Diamond Bar Chinese Association's Chinese
New Year's Event and the Taipei Economic and Cultural New Year's
Event. She continues to watch the rate increase discussions very closely
and continues to work with her former colleagues on the Walnut Valley
Water District Board. She attended the Spelling Bee finals and is very
proud that Mickey Shi is the first place winner. Mickey is from Chaparral
Middle School which is C/Chang's alma mater. She attended the Boys
and Girls Clubs Pomona Valley event. The Boys and Girls Club
sponsored a trip to Africa and gave a very exciting presentation. She
attended the Miss Diamond Bar Fashion Show. She and her husband
Andrew sponsored a Diamond Ranch student. She currently serves on
the Executive Board of the CalPoly Pomona Partner's in Education, an
advocacy group in support of education and the teaching profession
through the collaboration between schools, families and communities.
The group's main objective is to assist in the recruitment and retention of
outstanding teachers through the support of scholarship programs. The
group recently awarded 16 scholarships to prospective math and science
teachers. If anyone is interested in participating with the group, please
contact her. She participated in the Read Across America at the Diamond
Point Elementary School.
MPT/Tye wished the Chinese community "Lung Hay Fat Choy". It was a
pleasure for him to participate in the celebration at DBHS. He began
today at Golden Springs Elementary School in Mrs. Kobayashi's class by
celebrating Dr. Seuss's Birthday and reading The Cat in the Hat and
Green Eggs and Ham. Saturday he enjoyed the rousing success of the
Friends of the Library Inland Valley Spelling Bee at Mt. SAC's theater. He
too congratulated Mickey Shi from Chaparral Middle School and looked
forward to recognizing him at a future Council meeting.
M/Herrera stated that the City Council is a very active and busy Council
that works hard to represent the residents of D.B. and attend the many
activities in the City. She has been receiving emails from residents who
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have concerns about the budget for the WVUSD with budget cuts and
teacher layoffs. Unfortunately, the City does not control what happens in
the school district, does not control their budget, and does not control
teacher layoffs. School districts are completely separate entities receiving
their operating monies from the State of California as does the City.
These are very serious and dire economic times for California and
unfortunately, the legislators are diverting a lot of the dollars that are
supposed to come to the school districts and cities in order to balance
their $20 billion deficit. Some say the deficit is $40 billion. Nevertheless,
the impacts are extremely serious. Last Council meeting she talked about
Foothill Transit having to make $12.5 million in budget cuts because the
State is diverting a lot of transit dollars as well. What that means is loss of
personnel and services. There will be public meetings regarding the cuts
and as soon as the Council becomes aware of those meetings the
residents will be notified via DBTV 3. This has been a very informative
and productive Council Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, M/Herrera
adjourned the Regular City Council meeting a 7:59 p.m. to April 6, 2010.
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TOMMYEZRiBBINS, CITY CLERK
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 6th day of April ,
2010.
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CAROL HERRERA, MAYOR