HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/05/2011 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
APRIL 5, 2011
CLOSED SESSION: 6:00 p.m., Room CC -8
Public Comment on Closed Session Agenda - None
101. Government Code Section 54956.9(c) — Conference with Legal Counsel —
Initiation of Litigation —1 Case
Closed Session recessed at 6:40 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Tye called the Regular City Council
meeting to order at 6:42 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 6:00 p.m. in
Closed Session regarding a matter of potential initiation of litigation. No public
comments were offered; however, due to the City Council not completing their
discussion the City Council will return to Closed Session at the conclusion of the
public portion of tonight's meeting. The City Council will postpone adjournment
until its business is completed in Conference Room CC -8 at which time the
meeting will officially be adjourned.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Tanaka led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
INVOCATION: Pastor Jeanne Favreau-Sorvillo, Diamond Bar
United Church of Christ, 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; Michael Jenkins, City Attorney; Ken Desforges, IS
Director; David Liu, Public Works Director; Bob Rose, Community Services
Director; Greg Gubman, Community Development Director; Ryan McLean, Asst.
to City Manager, Rick Yee, Senior Civil Engineer; Kimberly Molina, Associate
Engineer; Cecilia Arellano, PIO Coordinator; and Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As Presented.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
1.1 On behalf of the City Council, C/Herrera proclaimed April 22, 2011
as "Arbor Day" and presented CSD/Rose with the Proclamation.
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1.2 On behalf of the City Council, MPT/Chang proclaimed the week of
April 10 through 16, 2011 as "SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A." M/Tye
announced that the Proclamation would be mailed.
1.3 CM/DeStefano and Captain Halm introduced Special Assignment
Lt. Steve Katz who will serve at the D.B./Walnut Station replacing
Lt. Joe Maxey who retired in March.
2. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Clark Rucker, representing the Walnut Valley Education Foundation,
invited everyone to attend the 1 5th Annual Teddy Bear Tea on Saturday,
April 30, 2011. The event includes tea and luncheon, silent and live
auctions and raffle of Teddy Bears. The Event is from 10:00 a.m. until
2:00 p.m. at the Royal Vista Golf Course, 20055 East Colima Road,
Walnut. Reservations are required and information is available on
www.wvusd.ca.us or by calling Helene McDonald, Chairperson.
Ryley Lee, representing "Bag Busters" for an environmental science class
at DBHS asked the City Council to consider a potential ban on single -use
plastic bags in D.B.
Lindsey Hagmaier, Phoebe Doong, Bethany Sun, Sarah Virani, Frank Yu,
Sai Tanna and Steve Chang, DBHS students, each spoke on behalf of
"Bag Busters" and stated they too supported a ban on single -use plastic
bags in D.B. They asked Council to adopt an ordinance similar to one
recently adopted by the LA unincorporated areas which goes into effect in
July 2011 banning single -use plastic bags.
4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS:
M/Tye stated that he was very encouraged by the students' involvement in
a cause that they feel is important. He believes that is what brings about
change and it is encouraging to see high school students become
involved. If this was a class project these students deserve an "A" for their
efforts.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 Diamond Bar Friends of the Library's 18 th Annual Wine Soiree —
April 10, 2011 — 4:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m., Diamond Bar Center
Ballroom, 1600 S. Grand Avenue.
5.2 Planning Commission Meeting — April 12, 2011 — 7:00 p.m.,
SCAQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive.
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5.3 Traffic and Transportation Commission Meeting — April 14, 2011 —
7:00 p.m., SCAQMD/Government Center Hearing Board Room,
21865 Copley Drive.
5.4 22nd City Birthday Party — April 16, 2011 — 11:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.,
Pantera Park, 738 Pantera Drive (Rides open until 6:00 p.m.)
5.5 City Council Meeting — April 19, 2011 — 6:30 p.m.,
SCAQMD/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive.
5.6 Arbor Day Celebration — April 22, 2011 — 9:30 a.m., Pantera
Elementary School, 801 Pantera Drive.
5.7 Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast — April 23, 2011 —
Breakfast at 8:30 and the Easter Egg Hunt at 10:00 a.m., Pantera
Park, 738 Pantera Drive.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Herrera moved, C/Evereft seconded, to
approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried by the
following Roll Call:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Everett, Herrera, Tanaka,
MPT/Chang, M/Tye
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
6.1. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - Regular Meeting of March 15, 2011 —
Approved as submitted.
6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES —
Regular Meeting of February 8, 2011.
6.3 RECEIVED AND FILED PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION MINUTES — Regular Meeting of February 24, 2011.
6.4 RATIFIED CHECK REGISTER — dated March 10, 2011 through
March 30, 2011 totaling $929,436.78.
6.5 APPROVED TREASURER'S STATEMENT — Month of February
2011.
6.6 APPROVED NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE 2010-2011
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) CURB
RAMP INSTALLATION PROJECT IN THE VICINITY OF
ADEL/GERNDAL, CALBOURNE, AND GOLDEN PRADOS
NEIGHBORHOODS.
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6.7 APPROVED DIAMOND BAR SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
PLAN (SSMP) TO COMPLY WITH THE STATE WATER
RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD GENERAL WASTE
DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS ORDER NO. 2006-0003.
6.8 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2011-10: APPROVING
SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FROM
STATEWIDE PARK PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS (PROPOSITION
84) FOR DEVELOPMENT OF WASHINGTON STREET MINI -
PARK.
6.9 AUTHORIZED AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH LPA,
INC. FOR FIRE SPRINKLER DESIGN CONSULTANT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $40,000 FOR 21810 COPLEY DRIVE.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7.1 ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 03A (2011): PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858, EXTENDING INTERIM
ORDINANCE NO. 03(2011) 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
THE SR601GRAND AVENUE INTERCHANGE.
CDD/Gubman reported that on March Vt the City Council adopted
Ordinance No. 03(2011) placing a 45 -day moratorium on the former
Honda property to ensure that uses which failed to further the City's
economic development goals are not established while the City
prepares an appropriate land -use strategy for the site. Since the
45 -day moratorium went into effect, staff has had discussions with
the property owner as well as selecting Kaiser Marsden Associates
to prepare a Market Opportunities Analysis for the property. To
allow additional time to study this matter and then develop an
appropriate land use strategy that may include an amendment to
the zoning regulations applicable to the Honda property, staff
recommends that the City Council extend the Urgency Ordinance
for an additional 10 -months, 15 -days as permitted by Government
Code § 65858.
M/Tye opened the Public Hearing.
With no one present who wished to speak, M/Tye closed the Public
Hearing.
C/Herrera moved, MPT/Chang seconded, to Adopt Ordinance No.
03A (2011). Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Everett, Herrera, Tanaka,
MPT/Chang, M/Tye
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: None
9. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER
COMMENTS:
C/Tanaka thanked the Bag Buster class for their presentation. He
attended the Pomona's Host Lion Club's 90th Annual Celebration.
President Gilbert Morris from Los Angeles Host Lion's Club attended the
event who hosted the Pomona Lion's Club 90 years ago. The Diamond
Bar connection is that the Pomona Host Lion's Club hosted the Diamond
Bar Breakfast Lions Club celebration 35 years ago. On Sunday he
attended the 44 th Annual Miss Diamond Bar Pageant. He congratulated
2011 Miss Diamond Bar Stephanie Turner and Princess's Cassie Amato,
Sabrina Bawa, Sara Kashe and Rachel Scoff. Saturday he attended the
Aye Chihuahua Dog Walk at the Lorbeer Middle School track. On Tuesday
the California Parks and Recreation Society District 13 held its Installation
and Awards Dinner at the Diamond Bar Center. He congratulated staff
member April Batson who was awarded a scholarship; the City was
recognized for its "Going Green" Award; the D.B. Senior Citizens Club was
recognized for its community service and Andee Tarazon was installed as
the new 2011 Vice President for Dist. 13.
C/Evereff spoke about his jury service. He stated that he enjoyed the Miss
Diamond Bar Beauty Pageant and congratulated Stephanie Turner who
served on the court last year. On Saturday he attended the Law Day
Conference and Workshop held at the AQMD. He, M/Tye and their wives
attended the benefits concert to raise money for the Diamond Bar
Community Foundation during which groups from DBHS, DRHS and
Pacific Crest Drum & Bugle Corp provided entertainment. He spoke about
the Mt. SAC World Class Track Competition that is 26 years old and
precedes the Mt. SAC relays which is 51 years old . The 53rd annual Mt.
SAC relays will be held on April 14, 15 and 16 sponsored by the LA 84
Foundation dedicated to the development of youth sport. C/Everett
commented that when he was first appointed to Council he received a
letter of congratulations from Al Rumpilla who had encouraged him to
remain open and available to the residents. C/Evereft spoke about Mr.
Rumpilla's patriotism and advocacy, especially with respect to Diamond
Ride and the City. His prayers go to Al's wife and children and said he
was pleased to enjoy the legacy of a man who lived life well,
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C/Herrera said that the City is very sad at the passing of Al Rumpilla
whom she has known for a number of years. Mr. Rumpilla was very proud
of the things he stood for and the activities that he participated in. He was
particularly proud that he was President of the Gadfly Association and
would frequently attend Council Meetings along with other Gadfly
Association members. He would stand at the microphone during meetings
and asked very pointed questions about different items on the agenda
while holding everyone accountable. Mr. Rumpilla was often referred to
as a community leader and some referred to him as the "sixth" Council
Member which pleased him greatly that he was given such great stature.
Al was very ill in his last years and she requested that tonight's meeting be
adjourned in memory of Al Rumpilla. C/Herrera went on to state that as
the City's representative to Foothill Transit, she had previously spoken
about the Eco -liner bus with three currently running from the City of
Pomona to Laverne and back. This bus is a finalist at the International
Association of Public Transport Conference at the 59th Annual World
Congress and Exhibition running from April 10 through April 14 with the
awards ceremony being held in Dubai. Unfortunately, she cannot attend
but if the bus wins the distinction she will be very proud to report that fact
to her constituents. As she previously reported, Foothill Transit received a
$10.2 million grant from the Federal Government to build more all -electric
buses. C/Herrera stated that at the Metrolink station on Brea Canyon
Road, in the City of Industry, Foothill Transit will participate with the City of
Industry to build a five -story 500 space Park 'n Ride in the corner of the
lot. In addition, Industry will build carports with rooftop solar panels in
other sections of the parking lot that will generate energy for Edison as
well as, provide charging stations for electric cars. Foothill is very proud of
this effort to be more "green" and provide and promote participation in
more public transportation which will in turn mean fewer cars on the road
and cleaner air.
MPT/Chang reminded everyone they can follow her activities on Twitter
and Facebook. She too is deeply saddened about the passing of A[
Rumpilla. She was able to meet with him prior to her election to the
Council and Mr. Rumpilla offered her a lot of valuable advice. She
congratulated C/Herre ra on her appointment as t he SCAG District 37
representative. She welcomed Lt. Steve Katz and knew he would do a
great job for the City. She commended Bag Busters for a great
presentation encouraging residents to use reusable bags and felt the
option of creating a bag with used T -Shirts is the better option. The City
has been very pro -active about going "green," and encourages recycling
and for residents to be good stewards of the environment.
M/Tye echoed sentiments of his colleagues who attended the Diamond
Bar Community Foundation's Spotlight on the Arts on March 19. He
imagined that in the near future the Sophia B. Clark Theater at Mt. SAC
will not be big enough to hold that event. It is great to see the kids from
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DBHS and DRHS as well as, the young men and women of Pacific Crest
perform and incredibly exciting to see the band directors and conductors
who did a spectacular job. He congratulated Stephanie Turner on being
named Miss Diamond Bar 2011. He welcomed Lt. Steve Katz. He hoped
to see everyone on Sunday at the 18th Annual Friends of the Library Wine
Soiree from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Diamond Bar Center. Every penny
raised goes directly to the Library that the City enjoys and everyone is
hoping that the library will be downstairs from the new City Hall sometime
this year. He hoped everyone looked forward to participating in the City's
22nd Birthday Celebration at Pantera Park on the following weekend. This
weekend Northminster Presbyterian Church at Rancheria and Golden
Springs will host an e -waste collection event. He thanked staff so much
for putting together the flawless State of the City event. Tonight's meeting
will be adjourned in memory of Al Rumpilla.
With no further business to conduct, M/Tye recessed the Regular City
Council meeting back to Closed Session at 7:58 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: M/Tye reconvened the Regular Meeting at 8:34 p.m.
in Room CC -8 where CA/Jenkins announced that the City Council voted
unanimously to authorize initiation of litigation to secure appointment of a
receiver to take charge of blighted property at 23937 Decorah Rd. With no
further business to conduct, M/Tye adjourned the meeting at 8:36 p.m. in
memory of resident Albert Rumpilla.
TOMMYlt CRIBBINS, CITY CLERK
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 19th day Of Al2ril
2011.
STEVE-TY�, MAYOR