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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/01/2011 Minutes - Regular MeetingCITY OF DIAMOND BAR CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MARCH 1, 2011 STUDY SESSION: M/Tye called the Study Session to order at 5:30 p.m. in Room CC -8 of the South Coast Air Quality Management District/Government Center, 21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA. Present: Council Members, Ron Everett, Carol Herrera Jack Tanaka, Mayor Pro Tern Ling -Ling Chang and Mayor Steve Tye. Staff Present: James DeStefano, City Manager; David Doyle, Assistant City Manager; John Cotti, Assistant City Attorney; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Ken Desforges, IT Director; David Liu, Public Works Director; Greg Gubman, Community Development Director; Ryan McLean, Assistant to the City Manager; Rick Yee, Senior Engineer; Kimberly Molina, Associate Engineer; Marsha Roa, Public Information Manager. 10. CITY HALL CONSTRUCTION UPDATES CM/DeStefano reported that since the purchase of the building and hiring of the architects, analysis of the building, design drawings, etc. staff has now been able to work with the architect to arrive at cost estimates for the City Hall portion of the project which has grown in size by incorporating a little more than a quarter of the ground floor area (community room) as well as, the first floor area for the library. ACM/Doyle stated that he received an email from the County Library early this morning about the action the County Board of Supervisors took to approve both the reimbursement agreement with the City of D.B. as well as the funding for the architect's cost, Staff will almost immediately begin an invoice process for the County for about $330,000. The Supervisors actually approved reimbursement up to $349,000. Of the $330,000 contract amount roughly $280-$290,000 is for architectural design costs. The City will only be reimbursed for these costs since the Board did not approve any costs other than design costs. The other associated costs identified in the architect's contract are related to bidding and construction and the County Board has not yet authorized reimbursement of those costs. The City will not incur these costs until such time as the Supervisor approves moving forward with construction of the building. At that time, another reimbursement agreement will need to be approved to cover the cost of the architect's construction work, the cost of construction and possibly a construction manager. In accordance with the approved agreement, staff will invoice the County for all of the architectural fees up front and use their lump sum payment to pay the design costs. To date, D.B. has been paying those costs out-of-pocket. The County also moved monies within the County budget to create a fund called "The Diamond Bar Library Project" which is the money for the construction component. So the money is there. However, the County Supervisors have not yet approved construction of the library. Construction approval will hopefully MARCH 1, 2011 PAGE 2 CC STUDY SESSION happen at some future date after the design of the library has been completed and after determining how much it will cost to build the library. Staff anticipates those construction figures to be available to the Supervisors by March 21. C/Tye asked if ACM/Doyle felt the Supervisors would be willing to pay $330,000 and then decide not to build the library. ACM/Doyle responded that he did not believe that would happen but that as he had previously discussed with Supervisor Knabe, he was most concerned about not only the amount to construct the library but what the ongoing operational costs would be due to the State's budget concerns. He was concerned that construction of other libraries had been approved without much regard to ongoing costs and that those situations had put the jurisdiction in a bind. Everything seems to be lining up to move forward with the project. ACM/Doyle said he believed that if the project comes in within the anticipated budget the County has provided to the Supervisor, it should be approved. CM/DeStefano said that staff has met with Supervisor Knabe twice in the past two weeks. He spoke with the Supervisor away from those meetings and said he feels very confident that this is moving forward and believes today's Board action is another step forward wherein they not only moved money, they moved over $4.5 million to support the Diamond Bar Library project. ACM/Doyle explained how the process will unfold as the plans and specs are available, when library decides whether they want to hire a construction manager, and looking at the lease and operating agreements. ACM/Doyle talked about the new City Hall and how prior to purchasing the building, staff attempted to estimate what the construction costs would be and staffs best guess at the time making certain assumptions for the building including City Hall being located just on the second floor, certain pieces of equipment including a backup power supply in the IT server room would not have to be replaced, and that construction would generally cost approximately $40.00 per sq. ft. Also, at that time there was no cost consideration for any site work, no anticipated costs identified for installing an electric gate to provide secure City vehicle parking, and no provision for redesigning the electrical system to accommodate an external emergency generator. Through the design process staff has come to understand more about the use of the facility and the needs of employees and Departments. For example, it is now known that approximately 9,000 sq. ft. on the ground floor (about one-quarter of the downstairs floor level) will be included in the City Hall construction project. Using the estimated cost per square foot, the first floor portion is worth roughly MARCH 1, 2011 PAGE 3 CC STUDY SESSION $700,000. Since staff provided the initial cost estimate the City hired an architectural firm, refined the uses for a basically functional municipal building with additional monies dedicated to the lobby/pubfic area. There are no high end floors, furniture or fixtures contemplated. Attention has been given to day to day function of a City Hall operation. The costs being presented to the Council tonight will not be the cost of the project because this is an estimate. Staff will not know the true cost of construction until this project goes out to bid and a contractor has been hired to put the final costs together. ACM/Doyle explained that the original estimate for cost to construct was $1.1 million based on 27,000 square foot at a cost of $40 per square foot. Since the design has been further refined, the cost is about $78 per square foot for roughly 36,000 sq. ft. for a construction cost of $2,8 million. The difference is directly attributable to the increase cost per square foot ($1 million) and the increase of 9,000 square foot. ($7,000,000) the overall project budget including FF&E, construction, design, etc. is $4 million. As a point of reference the library is looking at about $150 per square foot for construction. M[Tye asked how much per square foot the Diamond Bar Center cost to build. ACM/Doyle responded that he did not recall the cost per square foot but believed it was significantly more ($200-300 per square foot) because it was a foundation, infrastructure and complete build whereas this is a rehab of a current building. The Library Bond Act construction started at $202 per foot with a multiplier built in that increases the allowable cost per square foot for every year after the bond was enacted to actual construction. Diamond Bar submitted its application in the third funding cycle and the allowable cost per square foot then was it was roughly $225. He further explained that cost per square foot was for new construction and not tenant improvements as is this project. ACM/Doyle explained that staff is in the process of acquiring ownership of an existing conduit line that will allow the City to save a significant amount of money for relocation of the City's communications infrastructure. ACM/Doyle concluded that the budget has moved from $2.4 million to an approximate budget of about $4 million. There is no action required of Council at this point. One area that might result in a decrease in the budget would be to eliminate all enclosed offices and put everyone in workstations. CIVI/DeStefano reiterated that about half of the $1-6 million increase is the 10,000 square feet on the ground floor which was never a part of the MARCH 1, 2011 PAGE 4 CC STUDY SESSION original estimate. The ground floor amenities could be eliminated — the community room and the rooms behind it. That is not staff's recommendation; however, it is an area of substantial cuts and cost savings. The point of redeveloping the community room is to make it functional for the City and for the Library as well. He elaborated on the reconstruction effort that included ADA access and electronic gate access to the back parking lot for City vehicles (not originally included), kitchen facilities, computer room and storage. CM/DeStefano and ACM/Doyle talked about the functional aspects of the construction portion and how it would serve the City in the short and long- term. In response to a question from Councilmember Chang, ACM Doyle said the City is not seeking a LEED Certification which would require change out of certain items such as lavatory items and considerably more construction dollars and in the interest of saving money even though we are not converting to water saving devices, for example, it may be better to make those changes over time and keep what is functional. ACIVI/Doyle explained that the City has to be out of its current facility by December 31, 2011 and the initial schedule has a compressed deadline and staff needs to move as quickly as possible to get this to the move -in point. MPT/Chang wanted to know if staff had conducted a cost -savings analysis between the current and new technology. ACIVI/Doyle responded that staff had given it consideration but had not done a formal analysis because if the current technology were replaced well before their life cycle was realized it would not result in the kind of savings that would necessitate replacing them at this time. It would cost more to replace them than the savings realized over the short window of time that they would be used. ACIVI/Doyle talked about portions of the construction that would be paid for by the library and by the City that would result in an overall benefit to the building by providing an enhanced entry. C[Herrera agreed that if the offices are moving from AQMD to the new location by December 31, the project needs to move ahead. The City needs a backup generator and as she views the project, everything appears to be very modest. She agreed that the entry should be different from every other entry in the corporate center. MARCH 1, 2011 PAGE 5 CC STUDY SESSION C/Everett asked if the staff was looking for grant money for portions of the project such as the ADA retrofit. ACM/Doyle said staff planned to move about $200,000 from the CDBG account, for example. CM/DeStefano explained that there is reinvestment money for the solar panels on the roof, the ADA work will be CDBG eligible (about $150,000) and anywhere staff can find money it will do so. C/Everett asked if the library was as surprised by the cost per square foot like he has been surprised. ACM/Doyle said that the cost of their construction is fairly standard. The architects believe they can build the library for the amount allocated. CM/DeStefano explained that the library started from a different premise. This project is development of an existing space. They are gutting their space. So some of their costs are different from the City's for the same tasks because of the way they are managing their project. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to discuss, M/Tye adjourned the Study Session at 6:27 p.m. to the Regular City Council Meeting. TOMMY11 CRIBBINS, City Clerk The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 15th day of March 2011. qlju S T E Vt--M —M aq r- MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MARCH 1, 2011 CLOSED SESSION: 5:30 p.m., Room CC -8 Public Comment on Closed Session Agenda - None 00. Government Code §54956.9(a) - Conference with legal counsel pending litigation: Action for Indemnification for Contribution by the County of Los Angeles Arising from Baykeeper/NRDC v. County of Los Angeles, Tolling Agreement for same, United States District Court, Central District of California Case No. VC 08-1467 AHM Closed Session adjourned at 5:38 p.m. STUDY SESSION: 5:45 p.m., Room CC -9 001 City Hall Construction Update Public Comment: None Offered. Study Session adjourned to Regular City Council meeting at 6:27 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Tye called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in The Government Center/SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA. CA/Jenkins reported that the City Council began tonight's meeting at 5:30 for the purpose of recessing into a Closed Session. There were no public comments on the Closed Session agenda which consisted of a discussion of one case of litigation entitled Baykeeper/NRDC v. County of Los Angeles. The case name and number are set forth in the agenda of tonight's meeting. The purpose of the Closed Session was to ask the Council to approve an extension of a tolling agreement tolling the statue of limitations for an indemnity claim by the County of Los Angeles in that case. The City Council unanimously approved the extension. The Closed Session was adjourned at 5:38 p.m. to the Study Session. CM/DeStefano stated that tonight's Study Session consisted of a presentation on updated costs for the construction of the new City Hall across the street from the AQMD facility. Staff initially discussed the County Board of Supervisor's action this morning to approve a reimbursement agreement with the City of D.B. for reimbursement to the City of the architect costs for the library component. In addition, with this morning's board action, the County has appropriated resources for the construction of the library; however, have not approved moving forward with the construction. The additional Study Session time consisted of the presentation of the updated cost estimates which are higher than what was previously considered due to a number of factors not the least of which is the 10,000 square feet of additional ground floor space being dedicated for City Hall MARCH 1, 2011 PAGE 2 CITY COUNCIL and public space usage. No actions were taken by the City Council. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Ted Carrera, Traffic and Transportation Commissioner, led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION: Pastor Mark Hopper, Evangelical Free Church of Diamond Bar, gave the invocation. ROLL CALL: Council Members Ron Everett, Carol Herrera, Jack Tanaka, Mayor Pro Tern Ling -Ling Chang and Mayor Steve Tye. Staff Present: James DeStefano, City Manager; David Doyle, Assistant City Manager; John Cotti, Assistant City Attorney; Ken Desforges, IS Director, David Liu, Public Works Director, Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Greg Gubman, Community Development Director; and, Ryan McLean, Assistant to City Manager. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As Presented. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS: None 2. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: None 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Barbara Carrera, Walnut Valley Water District thanked the Council for helping to notify the community of the Metropolitan Water District's water supply shutdown starting March 18 and continuing for 10 days. The shutdown will cut Walnut Valley's water 50 percent to its customer base. It is therefore very important that users conserve water by turning off irrigation systems, refrain from all outdoor water activities including filling pools, and limit indoor use when possible. Debra Ashby, South Coast Air Quality Management District, introduced herself as the City's liaison to the AQMD. Rainbow Young has a new special assignment which involves splitting the San Gabriel Valley and Ms. Ashby is assisting the eastern cities including D.B. She reminded the Council that nominations are open for cities and business for the AQMD's Clean Air Award. Gabriel Aguilar, Instructional Dean, DBHS, representing the VVVUSD's 5K Planning Committee, thanked the City, Council Members, DBN\Ialnut Sheriff's Department and other agencies for supporting the fundraising efforts. Students from Chaparral Middle School presented the Council with complimentary running bibs, VIP parking permit and a T -Shirt. Mr. Aguilar stated that last year the committee planned to have about 800 MARCH 1, 2011 PAGE 3 CITY COUNCIL runners and actually accommodated more than 2300 and on March 6, 2011 he hopes to match that number. He thanked former Mayor Herrera for starting last year's race and asked Mayor Tye to begin this year's race. Mr. Aguilar also thanked ACM/Doyle for his assistance in helping the committee move forward to a very successful event. Becky Serrano, representing the Diamond Bar Community Foundation, invited everyone to join the Foundation on March 19 for the Community Spotlight on the Arts benefit concert at Mt SAC, a fundraising event to raise money for the music programs at DBHS, DRHS and the Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at the Mt SAC box office at 909-468-4050 or online at http://Performingarts.mtsac.edu/ Allen Wilson said he received a press release from Assemblyman Curt Hagman on his introduction of AB 738. He said it would be nice if some of the DB City Council Members would opt out of the CalPers plan as some Council Members in other cities have done. Jesse Lanz, Manager, Diamond Bar Library, announced upcoming library events. 4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 5.1 Traffic and Transportation Commission Meeting — March 10, 2011 — 7:00 p.m., AQMD/Government Center Hearing Board Room, 21865 Copley Drive. 5.2 City Council Meeting — March 15, 2011 — 6:30 p.m., AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive. 5.3 State of the City — March 31, 2011 — 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Diamond Bar Center, 1600 Grand Avenue. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Herrera moved, C/Everett seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Everett, Herrera, Tanaka, MPT/Chang, M/Tye NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None MARCH 1, 2011 PAGE 4 CITY COUNCIL 6.1. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 6.1.1 Study Session of February 15, 2011 Approved as submitted. 6.1.2 Regular Meeting of February 15, 2011 Approved as amended. 6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES — Regular Meeting of January 13, 2011. 6.3 RATIFIED CHECK REGISTER — dated February 10, 2011 through February 23, 2011 totaling $452,846.94. 6.4 APPROVED TREASURER'S STATEMENT — Month of January 2011. 6.5 APPROVED ASSIGNMENT OF PARKS MASTER PLAN CONTRACT FROM MATLOCK ASSOCIATES TO TKE ENGINEERING AND APPROPRIATED $10,000 FROM GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO COMPLETE THE PARKS MASTER PLAN DOCUMENT. 6.6 APPROVED NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE BREA CANYON ROAD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. 6.7 AUTHORIZED AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION OF $24,500 OF SAFE PARKS ACT "YOUTH AT RISK" FUNDS FOR THE CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORP (CCC) TO REROUTE A PORTION OF THE STEEP CANYON TRAIL CURRENTLY CLOSED, FOR A TOTAL FISCAL YEAR 2010/11 AUTHORIZATION TO THE CCC OF $59,500 AND AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. 6.8 (a) APPROVED CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH GFB- FRIEDRICH & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS 38, 39 AND 41, AND FOR SERVICES RELATED TO THE PULTE TRACT DETACHMENT PROCEEDINGS FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $17,910. (b) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2011-06: ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT RELATED TO MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY'S LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 38 AND ANY ASSESSMENT THEREON FOR FY 2011-12. MARCH 1, 2011 PAGE 5 CITY COUNCIL (c) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2011-07: ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT RELATED TO MAINTENANCE OF OPEN SPACE IN THE CITY'S LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 39 AND ANY ASSESSMENT THEREON FOR FY 2011-12. (d) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2011-08: ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT RELATED TO MAINTENANCE OF OPEN SPACE IN THE CITY'S LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 41 AND ANY ASSESSMENT THEREON FOR FY 2011-12. 6.9 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2011-09: INSTALLING RED CURBING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF SILVER HAWK DRIVE FROM HEATHERLANE COURT TO A POINT 400 FEET EASTERLY. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None 8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: 8.2 APPOINTMENT OF NEW TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONER. M/Tye moved, C/Herrera seconded, to appoint Jennifer Malkey to serve as M/Tye's appointment to the Traffic and Transportation Commission. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Everett, Herrera, Tanaka, MPT/Chang, M/Tye NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None 8.1 ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 03 (2011): PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF LAND USES ON THE SITE OF THE FORMER DIAMOND BAR HONDA DEALERSHIP AND ITS ADJACENT PARCELS AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SR/60 AND GRAND AVENUE INTERCHANGE. CDD/Gubman presented staffs report indicating that staff had received a number of inquiries for use of this property that would not be desirable from an economic development standpoint and in accordance with the City's Adopted Economic Development Goals and Objectives for the Honda property. In light of these inquiries, staff believes it is imperative that a land use strategy be formulated MARCH 1, 2011 PAGE 6 CITY COUNCIL as soon as possible to give the City the greatest possible influence in seeing that the re -use of the Honda property fulfill the Council's adopted goals and policies. Because it will take some time to study and formulate appropriate standards and incentives to guide the re- use of the site, staff recommends that the Council place an interim moratorium on issuing permits for the establishment of uses on the property in order to move forward and allow the effort to craft more appropriate development standards for the site. The interim moratorium would be in effect from date of adoption (today) and would remain in place for 45 -days. If necessary, the City Council is able to extend that moratorium for two additional time periods, the first up to 10 months and 15 -days and the second a one-year extension. However, staff's intent, working in collaboration with the property owner, would be to move forward quickly and come back with appropriate standards as soon as possible. Allen Wilson said he was trying to understand this report and found it amazing that staff would insert language found on Page 1 of the report to wit: "In recent weeks - perhaps the result of rumors that Industry NFL stadium project may not come to fruition - staff has received several inquiries about establishing uses on the Honda property that would generate little or no economic benefit to Diamond Bar" and wanted to know who came forward wanting to establish a use on the property and felt this was unprecedented in D.B. history and such language should never be inserted in staff reports. M/Tye responded to Mr. Wilson that this is a time in history of rampant rumors and rumors spread quicker than ever, especially with the internet. The overriding factor, regardless of the reason and whether or not the verbiage was correct, is that the City is faced with a situation where uses on that property would generate little or no economic benefit to the City of D.B. and it is the Council and Staffs collective responsibility to see that the space is maximized for the City and its residents. C/Herrera said that Council and staff are often criticized for not planning carefully and many times residents urge Council Members to think about what is the best use of different properties, something that the Council is attempting to do through this ordinance. The City Council is ultimately responsible for the economic health and it has a fiduciary responsibility to make sure that the City is secure for the future and to the greatest extent possible, make certain that there are ongoing revenues to the City to enable the City to continue the wonderful programs its residents enjoy and to that end, she applauded staff for proposing careful planning. MARCH 1, 2011 PAGE 7 CITY COUNCIL C/Herrera moved, MPT/Chang seconded, to Adopt Urgency Ordinance (03) 2011. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Everett, Herrera, Tanaka, MPT/Chang, M/Tye NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None 9. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS: C/Herrera applauded the Diamond Bar Breakfast Lyons for the "Drumming for Kids" fundraising event and all of the events they sponsor. It is commendable that a number of different groups will benefit from proceeds of that event. C/Evereft reminded residents that March 18 is the deadline to nominate an outstanding volunteer to be recognized at the City's Annual Birthday celebration. He attended the Three Valleys Municipal Water District's Leadership Breakfast on February 17. He attended the Evergreen Senior Club's Lunar New Year celebration. On February 18 he attended the Second Annual Joint Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. He acknowledged the 44 th Annual Miss Diamond Bar Pageant. Tickets are available through the City's website or you can call Linda Headley at 861-8454. He spoke about the local spelling bees and the Annual Scripps Spelling Bee and the many D.B. sponsors and participants. This year's winner was from Suzanne Middle School, 13 year old Tin Kwo. He commented on the Breakfast Lyons "Drumming for Kids" fundraiser. C[Tanaka attended the Evergreen Seniors Chinese Lunar New Year celebration and quarterly birthday celebration. He attended the Miss Diamond Bar Fashion Show and introduction of the 2011 pageant candidates. Thursday he attended the Regional Chamber of Commerce Mixer. Last Sunday he attended the "Drumming for Kids" fundraiser sponsored by the D.B. Breakfast Lyons Club. He thanked his colleagues for their attendance. He is the City Council liaison to the senior groups and the senior citizens' groups are very active. Quail Summit students started a community service club to learn how to give back to the community. MPT/Chang directed her comments to supporting education and kids. She attended the Rotary meeting today and talked about the two students who presented speeches in the Rotary Speech contest. It is important to encourage kids because they want to make a difference in the future. She attended the Breakfast Lyons Club "Drumming for Kids" which requires a lot of physical strength and work on the part of the participants. She congratulated Annie Cho, President and Council Member Jack Tanaka MARCH 1, 2011 PAGE 8 CITY COUNCIL and his wife Wanda for their presentations. She serves on the Board of CalPoly Partners in Education. During the recent sponsorship of the Future Teachers Scholarships Awards dinner the recipients and their families were very emotional upon receiving their awards. She was fortunate to be a sponsor and encouraged everyone to participate and/or be a sponsor and support teachers, education and the kids. She thanked Board Member Carrera for reminding D.B. about increasing their efforts to conserve water during the shutdown and as always constituents can follow MPT/Chang on Facebook and Twitter. M/Tye represented D.B. with the California Contract Cities Association along with CM/DeStefano at a meeting on February 17 with Supervisor Don Knabe and Sheriff Lee Baca to talk directly with them about the concerns of the contract cities. They encouraged Supervisor Knabe to approve the new library plans as quickly as possible and it appears that is moving forward. D.B. appreciates Supervisor Knabe's support of D.B., contract cities and libraries throughout the County. It was his privilege to represent D.B. at the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast on February 18. There are many opportunities to give back and be involved with D.B. and certainly "Drumming for Kids" was a wonderful afternoon and a job well done by the Lyons and the participants. On Saturday it was wonderful to see Tin Kwo go through six championship rounds. The theater at Mt. SAC was packed and it was a tremendous effort on the part of the Friends of the Library. it will be great to see Tin go to Washington D.C. in June. Upcoming events include the 5K fundraiser on Sunday and the March 18 Spotlight on the Arts at Mt. SAC. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, M/Tye adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. in honor of hero's like Don Malkey and his colleagues on the fire line in New Zealand as well as the hero's of the Sheriff's Department, all of whom protect citizens on a daily basis. TOMMYE'CRIBBINS, CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this i - Marrh ith day of 2011. STEVE TYE, MAYOR