HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/17/2012 Minutes Regular MeetingCITY OF DIAMOND BAR
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
APRIL 17,2012
STUDY SESSION: M/Chang 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,
Steve Tye, Mayor Pro Tern Jack Tanaka and Mayor Ling -Ling Chang.
Staff Present: James DeStefano, City Manager; Michael
Jenkins, City Attorney; Ryan McLean, Assistant to City Manager; David Liu,
Public Works Director; Greg Gubman, Community Development Director; Bob
Rose, Community Services Director; Rick Yee, Senior Civil Engineer; Anthony
Santos, Seaior Management Analyst; Marsha Roa, Public Information Manager,
Andee Tarazon, Community Services Coordinator; Issac Aziz, Network Systems
Administrator- Cecilia Arellaho, Public Information Coordinator; and Tommye
Cribbins, City Clerk.
0- DISCUSSION OF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-
13 — Discussion and Action
Discussion of Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2012-13
CM/DeStefano stated that each year the City Council takes a look
at its existing Goals and Objectives and proposed Goals and
Objectives. Sometimes there are Goals that roll over from one year
to another because their multi-year projects or for various reasons
are not able to complete the goal in the particular budget year that it
is listed for. Tonight, Staff wishes to have the Council take a look at
the proposed set of Goals for next year, many of which will look
familiar to you. This would also be the time to mention any
modifications, changes, additions and deletions; particularly those
goals that might be project oriented or that have a budget
implication.
ATCM/McLean stated that many of the existing items are multi-year
projects 'that are currently in progress and therefore staff
recommends that the majority of the items remain on the list until
completion. Staff does recommend deleting two items which are
related to the City Hall and Library (4.Other Items — bullets 5 and
6). Also, at this time it would be appropriate for Council to discuss
any potential additions, deletions, etc.
C/Herrera said she felt the list was very comprehensive and rather
than adding to the list, Council should focus on completing as many
of the items as possible.
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C/Everett said he would prefer to have the library left on the list until
completion. He also felt compelled to bring up economic
development and more specifically highlight, "promotion of viable
commercial activity" which he would like to see as a standalone
item.
M/Chang said she took that as the second bullet point — Develop
incentive -based Specific Plans, etc. which she believes addresses
the economic business development plan.
CM/DeStefano talked about moving forward to specifically address
that issue in this budget year.
CM/DeStefano in an effort to clarify C/Everett's recommendation
asked C/Everett if what he had in mind was to split the bullet points
by having two categories: Fiscal responsibility and Economic
Development and then place the bullet points related to each in to
their distinct category.
C/Everett said that his point is that "economic development" is
somewhat independent of "fiscal responsibility".
CM/DeStefano said it could be separated and that C/Everett was
talking about establishing priorities. CM/DeStefano pointed out that
the way all of these goals are established is that they are all equally
weighted. There isn't a priority amongst and between them. There
could be but there has not been over the past few years. Staff
works through all of the items to achieve success as the opportunity
arises. Some take much longer than others even though they may
have a higher priority for staff. He wanted to point out that it does
not necessarily create a higher or lower priority based on where it is
aligned in each of the four major categories.
C/Everett said he always likes prioritization and thinks economic
development is a priority.
M/Chang said she agreed with C/Everett and that is why she spoke
with CM/DeStefano about the Business Advisory Council where the
City could get input from local businesses and come up with
creative ideas to entice business andfor to help with synergy.
C/Everett stated that that could be another element.
Discussion ensued about possibilities regarding business
development and whether it should be local or in conjunction with
the Chamber of Commerce.
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MPT/Tanaka said he was comfortable with the list because
sometimes the Council gets hung up on prioritizing things and
concentrates more on that than getting things done. MPT/Tanaka
said as grant funds come in at different times of the year, a #3 item
may get completed before a #1 item, for example.
M/Chang said she meant separating Fiscal Responsibility from
Econom!G Development and assign separate numbers not to make
it a priority but to separate those as categories.
C/Tye said he did not believe it made any difference whether they
were separated because the verbiage is thd same and everyone
knows what the goals are.
ACM/McLean suggested that he would look at the formatting for
clarity going forward.
C/Tye agreed that the goals and objectives should be cleaned up
as staff recommended because the goal that is being discussed for
elimination was to "work with the County to reach a firm agreement"
and that has been achieved. The goal was not to "open" the library
by a set date.
M/Chang, C/Herrera and MPT/Tanaka agreed.
C/Tye stated that he would like to see a goal to replace trees that
have been removed or destroyed as a result of auto accidents as
soon as possible; such as the tree in the tree well between Ballena
and Rancheria. A car hit it and it has a public works sign over it.
He would like to have the stump removed and the tree replaced.
He would like to see every tree well in every median that loses a
tree replaced with another tree.
CM/DeStefano stated that generally speaking, the City does not
trade a tree for a tree immediately and the City is not waiting for
insurance payback. Staff generally bundles those issues for
efficiency sake.
CSD/Rose said that there is a policy to remove and replace twice a
year. The best tree planting months are in the fall (October) and
spring (March). If there is a still an empty tree well it is because it
got missed and staff needs to go out and check the inventory to see
if there is something available to plant when the weather is right.
CM/DeStefano said that the City bundles the trees, etc. because it
gets a better price.
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M/Chang felt that this matter didn't belong on the list.
Hearing no further comment, MIChang and Council directed staff to
remove bullet points 5 and 6 under category "4. Other Items" and
split "Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development".
i
0- DISCUSSION OF LANDSCAPE LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS
38, 39 AND 41 — Discussion and Action
CIVI/DeStefano stated that this is an ongoing matter that the City
addresses from time to time since about FY 2005-06/2006-07, the
Lighting and Landscaping Assessment Districts have begun to go
upside down with respect to the resources that are needed to
maintain the high level and cost of maintenance the City provides.
The 1current subcommittee comprised of MPT/Tanaka and
C/Eve' rett met a few weeks ago with CSD/Rose and PWDILiu and
put together some possible solutions as a follow up to discussions
that took place about a year ago. Tonight's presentation that
includes a PowerPoint presentation takes the Council through the
written report and staff is hoping for discussion as the City looks for
potential solutions in the next year.
M/Chang asked if staff was looking for a conclusion.
CM/D.eStefano stated that although staff would like to have a
solution, because it is a complicated matter staff is not expecting
one tonight. This issue does not affect the current year budget;
however, depending on Council's interest and decision it would
affect budgets two or three years from now,
CSDIRose reiterated that by presenting this report staff is seeking
direction on how to proceed. Following discussions with the City
Council subcommittee it has been recommended that LLAD #38 be
kept at its current level. In the case of LLAD #39 and #41 however,
it is recommended that the City conduct elections to raise their
assessments. If the initiative fails, the recommendation would then
be to' disband Districts 39 and 41 and turn the property back to
each private property owner to maintain their own property. District
#38 is the citywide district that includes some of the medians and
parkways. The issue with #38 is that since District #38 was
established prior to Proposition 218 which, establishes stricter
guidelines for benefit assessment districts, staff does not believe
the district could be changed because it doesn't provide special
benefit to a group of identifiable residents, only general benefits to
all DB residents. The City receives $267,000 per year in revenue
to help with the medians and is grandfathered in as it currently
exists which makes sense for that district to be subsidized by the
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General Fund since it is considered by law to be a general benefit
for the entire community.
LLAD #39 has a total of 129 maintained parcels covering about
60.65 acres in the Summitridge area. This includes five mini -parks,
landscaped slopes, and open space areas. The City owns the five
mini -parks and the open space adjacent to the Diamond Bar Center
that includes about 24.58 acres of the 60.65 maintained in the
district, Staff recommends that an election be held and that if the
election fails consider the standing of this district. The City will still
have ongoing maintenance costs for the parcels maintained by the
City and would have to determine what the amount would be via a
bid process with a landscape maintenance contractor for just the
parcels that need to be maintained by the City. The current
assessment per parcel is $130 with the current operation's budget
about $271,270. The assessment needed to pay for current
operations cost is that budget is $216.84 per current parcel of
which there are 1,251 �
LLAD #41 is located on the west end of town in the area of Ronald
Reagan Park, Pathfinder Road, and Peaceful Hills Road, consisting
of 15.6 maintained acres with landscaped slopes and open space
area. Only a small right-of-way along Brea Canyon Cutoff is the
portion the district pays for which includes obligations that would
normally be bourne by the City. A number of years ago Brea
Canyon Cutoff was landscaped with split -rail fencing installed. That
area is maintained through district funds and if this district was
disbanded the City would still have to maintain at least a portion of
the area such as the landscaping under the fence, the fence, the
landscaping behind the fence and then determine whether it
wanted to maintain the sloped areas. The current assessment for
this district is $220.50 and the assessment needed to pay current
operations costs is $351.30 per parcel of which there are 554.
CSD/Rose further stated that as outlined in staffs report, the
districts have been subsidized from the General Fund for a number
of years and as of the end of 11/12 that subsidy is projected to be
$960,883. This number will continue to go up unless something is
done to reduce the City's obligation to subsidize the districts.
C/Tye asked why the big hits in 09/10.
CSD/Rose responded that staff believes it might be when the City
installed the centralized irrigation system which was included in the
09/10 fiscal year. Staff would need to double check the figures to
make sure. All figures have been included and whether the subsidy
figure is $960,000 or $800,000 it is a big number.
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CSD/Rose stated that staff is asking for the City Council to provide
direct ion to staff as to how to proceed. Staff would be pleased to
receive direction to move forward to pursue an election or at least
look 'into what it would take to conduct an election. The
subcommittee believes that there should be elections in Districts
#39 and #41 and that if the election fails, Council should consider
disbanding the districts and have the private property owners
maintain their own property.
C/Tye asked if staff knew the cost,of for an election.
PWD!Liu said. that staff did not know the exact cost because it
would involve educating the public.
C/Herrera said that one of the recommendations is that should the
election fail, the City turn the districts back to the homeowner's to
maintain their properties. What would happen if the residents
refused to maintain their properties?
CSD/Rose responded that according to the City's Municipal Code,
prope rty owners cannot refuse to maintain landscaping on their
private property.
C/Herrera asked if there are homeowner associations.
CSD/Rose responded that in District #41 there are associations
and private property owners. District #39 primarily consists of
private property owners and the landscaping is on those private
properties that the City maintains.
M/Chang asked how homeowners would get together to determine
what the individual assessment would be and what the process is
of disbanding.
CA/Jenkins said it would involve a Council action but he does not
know.what the process would be. If what M/Chang is getting at is
that there
would be additional costs to the City associated with enforcement
M/Chang is correct, because those who do not maintain their
prope rties will eventually come under the City's nuisance
abatement procedures.
C/Tye said the City would be asking thousands of property owners
to pay 50 percent more than they are paying now to take care of 47
private parcels. That's a tough sell. He benefits from District #38
every, time he drives through the City but the City is essentially
maintaining property owners' backyards.
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Discussion ensued.
M/Chang thought it would not only be a tough sell but with the
increased enforcement issues and associated costs it would
ultimately cost the same as if the City continuedwith the current
districts. Elections and surveys have been difficult for these types
of issues and usually fail.
C/Tye asked how the City would make a case for not doing
something it had been doing for years.
CA/Jenkins responded that the City has been doing the
maintenance as part of an assessment district. Prior to Prop 218
the rule was that cities could establish the assessment at whatever
rate was necessary to meet the City's costs. Similar to Prop 13
property taxes could be raised to whatever level was necessary to
meet the annual budget. This is the way cities manage their
budgets. After Prop 218 the City was no longer able to adjust it
upward without an election. So the property owner has.no, legal
expectation that the City would continue maintaining their property
at a subsidized amount or at all. The only reason the City is
maintaining the property is because the property owners are part of
that district. If the City disbands a district there is no longer an
expectation.
C/Tye asked about entry signs.
CM/DeStefano responded that those are actually part of the
assessment district; however, it the district is disbanded then it
would be the responsibility of the property owner. .
CA/Jenkins responded to C/Herrera that a ballot measure would
require a majority vote — 50 percent plus one of those ballots
returned.
M/Chang agreed that it might not be feasible to move forward but
she would like to see an analysis of the current costs against what
the City might incur if the districts were disbanded.
t/Herrera felt the City had a past history of what it has spent on
enforcement and she would like to know when an election might
take place.
CM/DeStefano said that part of the response to when an election
might take place would depend on how much time, energy and
money the City would put toward the educational process. The
mechanical process is a minimum of about seven months. When
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this matter was discussed a year or so ago the City was looking at
a year and the consultants told staff the City should figure 18
months to successfully educate, etc. in order to arrive at a favorable
conclusion. So it is a question of how much education the City
wants to put toward this effort and how long it would take. If the
City Council gave staff the go ahead today with minimal education
an election could arbitrarily be held the end of 2012 or beginning of
2013.
C/Herrera asked if this was an election LA County or DB would
conduct?
CM/DeStefano responded that the City would conduct the election.
C/Hetrera said she does not like failure and if the City intends to
move forward she would want all effort made to ensure a
successful outcome.
IVIPT/Tanaka said the Subcommittee felt that when the cost went
upside down and it was eating into the General Fund to maintain
private property and/or property that should be maintained by
homeowners and there was no citywide benefit, it should go back to
the property owner.
The City Council directed staff to bring back more information with
respect to the aforementioned discussion points.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None Offered.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the City
Council, M/Chang adjourned the Study Session at 6:19 p.m. to the Regular City
Council Meeting.
TO MYVCRIBBINS, City Clerk
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 1st day of may
2012.
MINUTES OFTHE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
APRIL 17,2012
STUDY SESSION:
5:30 p.m., SCAQMD Room CC -8
Study Session Adjourned at 6:19 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Ling -Ling Chang called the Regular City
Council meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management
District/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA.
CM/DeStefano reported that tonight's Study Session was comprised of two
items: 1) Review of proposed Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2012-13.
Council looked at the draft Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2012-13 listed
under the following five categories: Traffic Mitigation, Fiscal
Responsibility/Economic Development, Communications and Other items.
Following discussion and with Council direction, staff will bring the matter back to
the Council: for a pproval at an upcoming City Council meeting. Th e second
matter discussed was Lighting and Landscape Assessment Districts 38, 39 and
41. Periodically Council has taken a look at the resources that each district has
as well as the ongoing cost of maintenance and operation for each. Council had
a variety of questions and follow up items for staff which will also be provided
during an upcoming Council Meeting. I
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tern Tanaka led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
INVOCATION: Associate Pastor Sung Kim, Gateway Friends
Church gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Ron Everett, Carol Herrera,
Steve Tye, Mayor Pro Tern Jack Tanaka, and Mayor Ling -Ling Chang.
Staff Present: James DeStefano, City Manager-, Michael
Jenkins, City Attorney; David Liu, Public Works Director; Greg Gubman,
Community Development Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Rick
Yee, Senior�Civil Engineer; Isaac Aziz, Network Systems Administrator; Anthony
Santos, Senior Management Analyst; Cecilia Arellano, Public Information
Coordinator;' Andee Tarazon, Community Services Coordinator; Marsha Roa,
Public Information Manager, and Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As submitted.
1 . SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
1.1 Leticia Pacias introduced the new Los Angeles County Assistant
Fire Chief David 'Stone who will be serving the cities of Diamond
Bar, Pomona, Walnut and City of Industry.
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Asst. -Fire Chief Stone thanked the Council and said that he was
happy to be here and looking forward to working with Council and
staff.
1.2 C/Tye proclaimed April 22 through April 28, 2012 National Crime
Victims' Rights Week and presented the proclamation to Joyce
Warhop.
1.3 C/Herrera proclaimed April 27, 2012 as Safety Seat Checkup
Week. Proclamation to be mailed.
1.4 MPT/Tanaka proclaimed April 27, 2012 as Arbor Day and
presented the proclamation to Community Services Coordinator
Andee Tarazon.
1.5 M/Chang proclaimed April 16, 2012 "Foursquare Day."
Proclamation to be mailed.
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH:
1,6 ClEverett presented a City Tile to Ken and Theresa McGregor of
Sky Blue Pools, 23545 Palomino Drive, Suite B1, as Business of
the Month for April 2012.
2. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
CM/DeStefano announced that the 23d City Birthday Party was
rescheduled to May 12, 2012 due to the heavy rains and potential field
damage. He went on to thank CSD/Rose and Community Services staff
for their concern, assistance and guidance to him in making a very difficult
decision to postpone the event. He also thanked the Chamber of
Commerce and all of the other vendors for their patience, understanding
and overall assistance in moving the event to May 12.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Krystal Spindler announced upcoming Relay for Life events including
tomorrow's fundraiser at D'Antonio's Ristorante, 808 N. Diamond Bar
Boulevard fr�om 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.;
Saturday, April 21, Relay for Life will host a free breakfast for all DB
cancer survivors at Deanne Home Swim Club from 9:00 to 11-00 a.m;
and, Relay for Life May 19 through 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 9-00 a.m. at
Lorbeer Middle School. More information can be found at
www.relayfo'rlife.org/diamondbarea Ms. Spindler also reminded everyone
that The Windmill is accepting ads, articles and press releases until next
Monday, April 23 and that the Windmill and the Diamond Bar Community
Foundation donate all profits made from the magazine back into the
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community so please support the advertisers and thanked the City and
Council for its suppot
Jesse Lanz, Community Library Manager, DB Library, stated that on
Saturday, April 21 at 2:00 p.m. the library will host a "magic show" with
magician Tony Daniel; and, on Saturday, April 28 at 2:00 p.m. the library
will host a demonstration of Mexican cooking in time to prepare for Cinco
de Mayo. The library has been piloting an anti -bullying and anti -cyber
bullying program for teens and tweens. Beginning Monday, April 23 the
library will host a series of life skills drumming workshops for teens and
tweens. presented by the Drumming For Your Life Institute. On Thursday,
April 26 at 3:00 p.m. Dr. Elizabeth Brewer will give a talk entitled "Be a
Part of the Solution Upstand" and another anti -bullying puppet show for
kids and parents with master puppeteer Rich Woloski on Friday, May 4 at
3.00 p.m. The Diamond Bar Friends of the Library 1 9th Annual Wine
Soiree and Benefit Auction will be held on Sunday, April 29 from 4:00 to
7-00 p.m. at the Diamond Bar Center. All funds support events and
materials and the library.
4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS:
M/Chang commented that Krystal has been doing a great job as co-editor
of The Windmill.
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 � Planning Commission Meeting — April 24, 2012 — 7:00 p.m.,
Diamond Bar City Hall Windmill Community Room, 21810 Copley
Drive.
5.2 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting — April 26, 2012 — 7:00
p.m. — Diamond Bar City Hall Windmill Community Room, 21810
Copley Drive.
5.3 Arbor Day Celebration — April 27, 2012 — 9-30 a.m., Pantera
Elementary School, 801 Pantera Drive.
5.4 Diamond Bar Friends of the Library 1 9th Annual Wine Soiree and
Benefit Auction — Sunday, April 29, 2012 — 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.,
Diamond Bar Center Ballroom, 1600 Grand Avenue.
5.5 City Council Meeting — May 1, 2012 — 6:30 p.m., South Coast Air
Quality Management District/Government Center Auditorium,
21865 Copley Drive.
5.6 23ro Annual City Birthday Party — Saturday, May 12, 2012 — 11 -.00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Carnival rides op6n until B-00 p.m.) — Pantera
Park, 738 Pantera Drive
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Tye moved, C/Everett seconded, to approve
the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll
Call:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS.- Everett, Herrera, Tye, MPT/Tanaka,
M/Chang
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
6.1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:
6. 1.1
Study Session of April 3, 2012 —Approved as submitted.
6.1.2
Regular Meeting of April 3, 2012 - Approved as submitted.
6.2 RATIFIED CHECK REGISTER Dated March 29, 2012 through April
11, 2012 totaling $1,656,709.62.
6.3 RECEIVE, ACCEPT AND FILE PROPOSITION A LOCAL RETURN
FUND, PROPOSITION C LOCAL RETURN FUND, MEASURE R
LOCAL RETURN FUND AND TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR FISCAL YEARS ENDED JUNE 30,2011 AND 2010.
6.4 APPROVED NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE 2011-12
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CDBG CURB
RAMP INSTALLATION PROJECT IN THE VICINITY OF
CHAPARRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND MAPLE HILL
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
6.5 APPROVED SECOND READING AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE
NO. 04 (2012): AMENDING THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS OF
TITLE 22 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE: 22.10.030 TABLES 2-5
22.36.130 -
AND i2-6; 22.16.060(l); 22.22.120(A)(1); 22.38,030t I
TABLE 3-14; 22,34,0301 22.42.060(2)0); 22.42.1 00(l);
22.42. 1 00(c); 22.42.130; 22.68.030; 22.80.020.
6.6 APPROVED SECOND READING AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE
NO. 06 (2012): APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 2005-01 BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR AND JCCL-SOUTH POINTE WEST LLC FOR
THE SOUTH POINTE WEST SPECIFIC PLAN.
6.7 APPROVED NOTICE OF COMPLETION:
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a) ACCEPTED WORK PERFORMED BY RANCHO PACIFIC
ENGINEERING, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
WASHINGTON PARK; DIRECTED THE CITY CLERK TO FILE
THE NOTICE OF COMPLET10N AND RELEASE THE
RETENTION THIRTY-FIVE DAYS AFTER THE
RECORDATION DATE.
b) ACCEPTED WORK PERFORMED BY CA CONSTRUCTION,
INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 'SILVER TIP PARK;
DIRECTED THE CITY CLERK TO FILE THE NOTICE OF
COMPLETION AND RELEASE THE RETENTION THIRTY-
FIVE DAYS AFTER THE RECORDATION DATE.
6.8 APPROVED FOR FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY, WAIVING
FULL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 08 (2012): AMENDING
DIAMOND BAR MUNICIPAL CODE , SECTION 1.04.010(e)
REGARDING AWARD OF ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS IN
NUISANCE ABATEMENT ACTIONS.
7. PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: NONE
9. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE
REPORTSICOUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
M/Chang asked about the inclusion of "meeting attendance reports" under
Council subcommittee reports/Council Member Comments.
CA/Jenkins stated that the inclusion was a reminder to City Council that if
there are meetings that Council Members have attended at City expense
under the AB1234 policy, this would be the appropriate time to report on
those, meetings. This would include conferences such as League of Cities
or Contract Cities and any other meeting that a Council Member may have
attended. The current Council has a reputation for giving very complete
and thorough reports during this agenda item so he doubted that it would
amount to anything new but is included to serve as a reminder that it is
part of the City's policy and shows that the policy is implemented by
having Council Members report accordingly during this agenda item.
C/Everett said he spent $5 to attend an event sponsored by the Pomona
Valley Habitat for Humanity during which Rosette and Dick Clippinger
were.honored. He thanked CSD/Rose and the Community Services staff
for assisting in the decision to delay the City's Birthday Party. He stated
that irl March 70 sites in the City were hit with 2200 square feet of graffiti
which had been mitigated for less than $5,000. He welcomed Chief Stone
and acknowledged other proclamation recipients.
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C/Tye congratulated and welcomed Assistant Fire Chief Dave Stone and
thanked him for his public service over the years. C/Tye then said the he
hoped that all who could would attend the Friends of the Library Wine
Soiree on April 29 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Diamond Bar Center and
that tickets are available at Basically Books or at the Library, He reminded
all who were unavailable to attend or view the last City Council meeting
that the Friends of the Library presented a check to the LA County Library
for $80,000 for improvements to the new library, specifically, for the
Reading Garden and that every cent raised by the Friends of the Library
goes back to the library.
C/Herrera reported that on April 4 and 5 she attended a two-day SCAG
workshop during which the Regional Transportation Plan was adopted;
and, on April 6 she attended the Metrolink City of Industry solar panel
grand opening. Solar panels have been placed on top of the carports built
over the parking lot which captures a significant amount of solar energy
and converts it to electricity, enough to service about 1000 homes. She
would like to see DB do that in their parking lots as well. On April 10 and
11 she was in Sacramento with members of Foothill Transit visiting
Senators Ed, Hernandez, Bob Huff, Assembly Members Mike Eng,
Curt Hagman and Roger Hernandez to discuss legislation that benefits DB
well and the San Gabriel Valley. On April 12 she attended
Congresswo man Grace Napolitano's reception. Grace is an important
member of the Congressional Transportation Committee and since DB is
soliciting funds for the SR57160 interchange "Big Fix" it serves DB well to
maintain good relationships with individuals like Congressman Napolitano.
Yesterday she attended, a meeting with Caltrans, Foothill and DB to
discuss the possible construction of a Park 'n Ride parking structure to
increase the parking capacity in the north end of DB. Caltrans will be
getting back:to DB with additional information.
MPTITanaka welcomed Chief Stone and hoped everyone had a Happy
9th
Easter. The City and the DB Breakfast Lions Club held its 2 Annual
Easter Egg Hunt at Pantera Park furnishing more than 11,000 plastic filled
eggs for the, kids. There was chocolate candy for the hunters and prize
baskets for every age group as well as a photo with the Easter Bunny and
Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Los Angeles County Fire Department
Explorers P 07st 19 and drawings for stuffed Easter baskets. He thanked
CSDIRose and staff members as well as, Miss Diamond Bar and her court
for an excellent job with the organizing of the hunt. He thanked the
volunteers from the Lions Club and Leo Clubs from Chaparral Middle
School and DBHS. Last Monday he attended the Pomona Valley Habitat
for Humanity volunteer recognition luncheon and congratulated Rosette
and Richard: Clippinger on their awards. On Wednesday he attended the
grand opening and ribbon cutting for the Army Career Center at the
Puente Hills:Mall a.nd thanked Sgt. Ellis Choy for the invitation.
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M/Chang reminded everyone that they can follow her and the City on
Facebook,' Twitter and Foursquare. She welcomed Assistant Fire Chief
Stone and said the City looked forward to working with him. She attended
the SCAG Conference and found the infrastructure session as a key to the
region's global competiveness to be one of the most interesting sessions
since DB has focused on transportation issues, especially along the
SR57/60 freeways and interchange. She also attended the League
meeting at USC. She attended the Easter Egg Hunt and suggested it be
renamed the "Easter Egg Dash"! Yesterday she attended Red Dragon
Karate's anti -bullying program at the Diamond Bar Library and found it to
be very interesting, The City of DB participated in the Strong Cities/Strong
States Campaign and is featured on the Facebook page which includes
highlights of the new Civic Center, Youth Master Plan, Neighborhood
Traffic Management program and the Latent Print Recovery program.
She thanked the City's Public Information Department for making this
information available. M/Chang congratulated Pomona Unified School
District's Neil Armstrong Elementary School's teacher, Jane Whatley, who
won first place in the Engineering Research category, Junior Division, at
the LA County Science Fair.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, MIChang
adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:20 p.m.
TOMMYEICRIBBINS, CITY CLERK
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this I st day of may
2012. i