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Home My WebLink About09/18/2012 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR SEPTEMBER 18,2012 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tern . Jack Tanaka called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management District Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA. PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance by Boy Scout Troop 730. INVOCATION: Pastor Randy Lanthripe, Church in the Valley, gave the invocation. ROLL CALL: Council Members Ron Everett, Carol Herrera, Steve Tye, Mayor Pro Tern Jack Tanaka. Absent- Mayor Ling -Ling Chang was excused. StaffPresent: 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; Dianna Honeywell, Finance Director; Greg Gubman, Community Development Director; Ryan McLean, Assistant to the City Manager; Cecilia Arellano, Public Information Coordinator, and Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk. APPROVAL OF'AGENDA: As presented. 1 . SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS: 1.1 MPT/Tanaka presented a Certificate of Recognition from the City of Diamond Bar, and Field Representative Dickie Simmons, Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe's Office, presented a Certificate of Accomplishment, to Chaparral Middle School student Justin Chuang, for winning the Diamond Bar Friends of the Library "2012 Inland Valley Regional Spelling Bee" and for his participatio'n in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC. Sherman Griffone, Diamond Bar Friends of the Library, congratulated Justin Chuang on his accomplishments. 1.2 C/Tye presented a Certificate of Recognition to the "Moms Out of Control" dance team for becoming National Champions at the Star System National Talent Competition in Las Vegas, Nevada. 2. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: CM/DeStefano reported that with respect to economic development activities, the City is witnessing a slight improvement in the economy. As a result, some of the City's vacant spaces are beginning to fill up. CM/DeStefano stated that staff is pleased to report that the Diamond Hills Shopping Center (Country Hills Towne Center). in the South Diamond Bar Boulevard area is now 100 percent leased. There will be a change at the SEPTEMBER 18,2012 PAGE 2 CITY COUNCIL 3. !13 5 shopping center later this year with Chase Bank moving in. CM/DeStefano further reported that the Carrows Restaurant on Golden Springs Drive closed and undergoing demolition which will ultimately transform the restaurant into a "Ranch House Grill", a new concept for Carrows and Coco's in southern California. DB will boast the No. 2 store which will ultimately become a part of about a 40 store chain within the Southern California region. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Miss Diamond Bar and members of her court announced that the Princess Party will be held this Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Diamond Bar Library. They thanked the City Council for its support of the Miss Diamond Bar Pageant over the years and presented the City Council with a Certificate of Appreciation. Melissa Howard, 1133 Greycloud Lane, invited residents to the Pop Warner Football League's Bingo Fundraiser at the Diamond Bar Golf Course on Friday, October 5 from 6.00 to 11:00 p.m. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS: None SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 5.1 Planning Commission Meeting — September 25, 2012 — 7:00 p.m., Windmill Room, Diamond Bar City Hall, 21810 Copley Drive. (Canceled) 5.2 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting — September 27, 2012 — 7:00 p.m., Windmill Community Room, 21810 Copley Drive. 5.3 City Council Meeting — October 2, 2012 — 6:30 p.m., SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Herrera moved, C/Everett seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Everett, Herrera, Tye, MPT/Tanaka NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:M/Chang 6.1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES — Regular Meeting of August 21, 2012 — Approved as submitted. SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 PAGE 3 CITY COUNCIL 6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES — Regular Meeting of July 26,2012. 6.3 RECEIVED AND FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES — Regular Meeting of June 12, 2012. 6.4 RATIFIED CHECK REGISTER Dated August 16, 2012 through September 12, 2012 totaling $2,311,849.68. 6.5 APPROVED TREASURER'S STATEMENT — Month of July 2012. 6.6 ADOPTED RESO LUTION NO. 2012-45: APPROVING THE ADOPT10N OF A YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PLAN FOR THE REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT EXCESS FUNDS — CITYS GRANT PROGRAM FOR SILVERTIP MINI PARK. 6.7 RECEIVED AND FILED GENERAL PLAN STATUS REPORT FOR 2012 AS REVISED (PAGES 4, 9 AND 14). 6.8 ADOPTED FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES FORM 806 (AGENCY REPORT OF PUBLIC OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS) AND DIRECTED THE CITY CLERK TO PLACE THE FORM ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE. 7. PUBLIC HEARING: None 8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: None 9. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTSICOUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS: C/Tye felt that there was nothing better than hearing that a Shopping Center in DB is 100 percent occupied. It was not so many years ago that the City was looking at that center and wondering what the City could do with it. It took an innovative developer with a vision of what could be accomplished at that location and a staff that worked closely with the developer to streamline processes so the City could have the results it enjoys today. He remembered when the Super HMart was dedicated and that he never thought he would look at that shopping center and think there was not enough parking. It is exciting to see that they. are 100 percent occupied and he asked the residents to continue to shop and support all of the retailers in D13 whenever possible. As the City's representative to the Vector Control District, last week the District heard a report on West Nile Virus and the problems associated including the outbreak in Texas and Southern California. If anyone sees an opportunity to mediate such things as water in a gutter or an abandoned swimming SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 PAGE 4 CITY COUNCIL pool, please call the Vector Control District for appropriate action at 562- 944-9656. C/Evereft reported on his attendance at the Second Annual City Economic Development Conference sponsored by the LA Division of the California League of Cities and the Innovative Sustainability Strategies for Local Economic Development Conference held on August 22 and the inaugural San Gabriel Valley Water Forum on Tuesday, August 28. He congratulated the newest Eagle Scout Benjamin Hwang whose project was Bat houses to encourage the positive contribution of bats in our region. C/Everett reported that the DB Day at the Fair held on Thursday, September 6 was a great success and thanked Chairman Jack Tanaka, this year's Diamond Bar Fair Committee, Fair staff and staff from the City of DB on Diamond Bar Day at the Fair as well as congratulated DB heroes Richard Malooly, Orien Pagen and Josh Chen. He attended two Neighborhood Watch preparedness presentations by Deputy Mark St. Amant, on Willow Creek Road and Wayside Place. Yesterday he attended a presentation sponsored by State Senator McLeod and State Senator Bob Huff that included presentations by California Health Advocates for seniors, the Contractors State License Board, the Department of Corporations and the Public Utilities Commission. C/Herrera thanked Miss Diamond Bar and her court for all they do attending different events throughout the City because they are wonderful ambassadors for the City's youth and young adults. The City Council appreciates all of the work they do to make DB better. Yesterday she attended the Four Corners Coalition and the Four Corners Transportation Policy Committee, public organizations that DB was very instrumental in creating which includes the Counties of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside. It is important to continue to participate in these types of organizations because DB is at the crossroad intersection of these counties and is certainly impacted by traffic and other related issues. In order to get correction and remediation it is important to participate with other cities and other organizations and she hopes DB will continue to participate in the future. DB has exhibited a great deal of leadership and she hopes it continues. MPT/Tanaka thanked Boy Scout Troop 730 for presenting the Colors and leading the Pledge of Allegiance this evening as well as the parents and leaders who are present this evening. He thanked Miss Diamond Bar and her court for presenting the City Council with a plaque. Last month was the final concert for this season's Concerts in the Park and Movies under the Stars, another great season of fine music and movies. Miss Diamond Bar and her court did an outstanding job of selling popcorn during the past seven weeks. Last Saturday he installed new officers for the Business Partners Networking Group. On Sunday, August 26 he attended an Eagle Court of Honor held in honor of DB's newest Eagle Scout, Benjamin SEPTEMBER 18,2012 PAGE 5 CITY COUNCIL Hwang from Troop 730 who earned a record 52 merit badges. He attended the 2012 San Gabriel Valley Water Forum and on Thursday, September 6 he attended the DB Day at the LA County Fair. He congratulated DB heroes, Richard Malooly, Orien Pagen and Josh Chin. On Saturday, September 8 the Diamond Bar Community Foundation held its Fundraiser with food trucks at Lorbeer Middle School. On Wednesday, September 12 he attended a Neighborhood Watch Meeting on Wayside Place. On Thursday, September 13 he bid farewell and best wishes to longtime Public Information Specialist Lauren Hidalgo who moved on to a new job at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital in Whittier. Next Tuesday, September 25 the DB Golf Course will host an open house from 5-.00 to 8:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, MPT/Tanaka adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 710 p.m. in memory of Claudette Smith, Council of Africa n -America n Parents founding member and longtime DB resident. TOMM CRIBBINS, CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 2nd day of october 2012. ton- Nfis =' �. � ��C- '' : plluepw-w