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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/5/2013 Minutes - Regular MeetingCITY OF DIAMOND BAR CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION FEBRUARY 5,2013 STUDY SESSION: M/Tanaka called the Study Session to order at 5:50 p.m. in Room CC -8 of the South Coast Air Quality Management District, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. Present: Council Members Ling -Ling Chang, Carol Herrera, Steve Tye, Mayor Pro Tern Ron Everett, and Mayor Jack Tanaka. Staff Present: James DeStefano, City Manager; David Doyle, Assistant City Manager; John Cotti, Assistant City Attorney; Dianna Honeywell, Finance Director; David Liu, Public Works Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Greg Gubman, Community Development Director; Ryan McLean, Assistant to the City Manager; Ken Desforges, IT Director; Marsha Roa, Public Information Manager, Andee Terrazon, Community Services Coordinator; and Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk. 00. 41h OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW — DISCUSSION AND ACTION CM/DeStefano reported that for several years the City has hosted a spectacular fireworks show. The event has outgrown several of the original venues such as Diamond Bar High School and Lorbeer Middle School. This year the City is significantly challenged with respect to sites for the event. As a result of staffs investigating potential sites, staff is recommending that the City Council cancel the July 4 th 2013 event as quickly as possible to provide vendors with proper notification and direct staff on how to move forward in future years. CSD/Rose reported that staff has studied all potential sites and has sought professional input from Pyro Spectacular with respect to all locations. CSD/Rose stated that the eastside of DBHS has been used in the past for this event and has been the most effective site for the event. However, due to ongoing construction the City is unable to utilize this site for the event. CSC/Tarazon then showed a photograph of the area that included a new construction site which includes a swimming pool and the presence of a significant amount of construction equipment and materials which would present a potential fire hazard. C/Tye suggested using the ball field as a launch pad and putting people on the football field. CSC/Tarazon explained that the football field was redone with artificial turf and no drinking or eating is allowed and that the District has refused to reconsider this restriction. FEBRUARY 5, 2013 PAGE 2 CC STUDY SESSION CM/DeStefano explained that it would be a logistical challenge attempting to get people through the construction area. CSD/Rose stated that the event was held at Lorbeer last year; however, the area is now housing the portable buildings to accommodate the upcoming renovation of the campus. Construction of this area would not be cleared until late July, early August after which they will remove the portable units and then plant grass. As a result, the field will not be usable, until October/November. CSD/Rose said that staff had also looked at possibly shooting the fireworks at the Mt. Calvary campus but was told that there is not enough space in the facility for safe viewing. CSD/Rose , explained that Sycamore Canyon Park is too small to accommodate the size of the event. C/Tye suggested using the golf course for staging. CSD/Rose responded that the golf course has been used for staging during prior events. C/Tye suggested the fireworks be shot from the park with participants standing at the golf course. CSD/Rose said that when staff spoke with golf course officials about people being on the course after dark they had expressed concerns about the liability issues. C/Tye said that there would be no golf after dark so the only issue would be liability. CSC/Tarazon said that people often come to the event during the early morning hours to stake out their location. She said staff could. -monitor that issue; however, the City would risk having everyone show up at 8:00 p.m. and try to crowd into the facility. C/Herrera said the City would need the County's permission which sta ff has already asked and had received a negative response. CSD/Rose spoke about Pantera Park and Pantera Elementary School as a place to have the people at the _park and the fireworks shot off from the school area. The park is very dry and would present a very big fire hazard. FEBRUARY 5, 2013 PAGE 3 CC STUDY SESSION CSD/Rose stated that staff also looked at Heritage Park/Castle Rock for shooting fireworks from Heritage Park with people sitting at the Castle Rock campus but this is also too small an area. C/Herrera pointed out that there would also be insufficient parking at this location. C/Chang felt that parking would be an issue at any location. CSD/Rose explained that staff looked at the Diamond Bar Center and although the event could work at that location there is a pre -wedding event booked for the 4 th of July with 400 people attending from 4:00 p.m. to midnight. C/Herrera said this area is also very dry. CSD/Rose agreed and ' said that staff has not discussed any location with the Fire Department which would be one of the next steps shouid Council determine it wanted to move forward with the 2013 event. CSD/Rose reported that staff looked at the YMCA/Pony Baseball Field which offers a good amount of space, but there is one only very limited access to the area and the area is very dry and there is limited parking and traffic accessibility. CSD/Rose talked about the SCAQMD/City Hall area and some suggested shooting the fireworks from the roof of City Hall. CSC/Tarazon said that in order to protect the solar panels the cost would be about $2500. C/Herrera said there is a. lot of dry grass around City Hall. CSD/Rose explained other impediments including compromise of the view. C/Chang asked for further consideration of the Golf Course/Sycamore Canyon Park site and asked if it would be possible to shut down Golden Springs Drive at Grand and have folks mill around the area with the fireworks being shot from the golf course. CSD/Rose reiterated that the show was done that way when the event was held at Sycamore Canyon Park. The City blocked off the road and that it was so crowded that when the show ended most people headed toward Target and Mt. Calvary parking areas. FEBRUARY 5, 2013 PAGE 4 CC STUDY SESSION CM/DeStefano said that staff looked very carefully at all of these different sites and tried to find a way to make it work, however, it doesn't appear that there are any viable options. CSD/Rose's explanation about what happened at Sycamore Canyon Park years ago was well before other surrounding cities eliminated their firework shows which then caused DB to gain a significantly greater attendance and participation. C/Tye asked about using the parking lot blacktop west of SCAQMD for staging and the SCAQMD for the crowd. CSD/Rose responded that it would be a matter of getting permission from SCAQMD to use their property. . CSC/Tarazon said it would be very difficult to overcome liability issues when using properties not owned by the City. C/Chang said she had -many responses from people who love the City's firework show head and shoulder's over other events conducted by the City. She felt it would be sad to put off the event. 1 C/Tye asked about any other pads available at the corporate center. C/Herrera said the issue is the dry flora. CM/DeStefano said there are only two other pads of any significant size — Travelers and the SCAQMD properties. All other pads are significantly smaller. C/Tye asked if there was any opportunity at South Point Middle School, CSD/Rose responded that there is so much brush around the area that it was not considered. C/Herrera felt that it would be okay to let the public know that there are impediments to having the event at its ideal locations in 2013 and that the City is "suspending" the 2013 event. C/Chang said it would be good if staff could explore C/Tye's suggestion for using the Traveler's site. CM/DeStefano stated that if the Council wants other locations to be considered there is a very small window of time between now and July to speak with everyone that would be involved with this event. FEBRUARY 5, 2013 PAGE 5 CC STUDY SESSION C/Herrera stated that she didn't feel it would be feasible to ask staff to spend time studying the issue further because she did not feel it was ideal to have the event on� asphalt. Traveler's is a private company. SCAQMD requires board hearings, etc. and it seems to be a complicated, costly and time-consuming issue and the Council should accept the fact that no one is happy about it but the festivities will have to be suspended this year. M/Tanaka said he would want both a safe and enjoyable event and sitting out on asphalt for several hours does not really compare to being in a park. C/Tye asked about DRHS and CM/DeStefano said the property is on the border and there, is, only one ingresslegress so that location was quickly eliminated from the list. C/Herrera felt that the City can honestly say it considered all'possibilitie's. C/Herrera moved, MPTIEverett seconded, to suspend the 2013 4th Of July Fireworks Show. Without objection, the motion was so ordered. Public Comments: None Offered. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to discuss, M/Tanaka adjourned the Study Session at 6.20 p.m. to the Regular City Council Meeting. TOMMYE CRIBBINS, City Clerk The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 2013, Jack Tanaka, Mayor 19th day of Februar MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR FEBRUARY 5, 2013 CLOSED SESSION: 5:30 p.m., Room CC -8 Public Comments on Closed Session Agenda — None offered. ► Government Code Section 54957 — City Attorney ► Government Code Section 549569(a) Pending Litigation — One Case — City of Alhambra et al. v. County of Los Angeles - Case No. BS 116475 STUDY SESSION: 5:50 p.m., Room CC -8 ► 4th of July Fireworks Show — Discussion and Action Public Comments - None offered. Study Session recessed at 6:20 p.m. to the Regular City Council Meeting. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Jack Tanaka called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management District Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tem Ron Everett led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION: Cantor Paul Buch, Temple Beth Israel, gave the invocation. ADAICotti reported that the City Council convened to Closed Session at 5:30 p.m. with no reportable actions taken. City Council recessed the Closed Session at 5:48 p.m. CMIDeStefano reported that during tonight's Study Session that commenced at 5:50 p.m., the City Council received a report regarding the 4th of July Fireworks Show for 2013. The City has conducted a fireworks show for at least a dozen years which the City Council strongly supports. Over the years the event has outgrown various venues such as Sycamore Canyon Park, Diamond Bar High School (DBHS) and Lobber Middle School. Currently, DBHS and Lorbeer Middle School will be is undergoing construction improvements which renders these sites unavailable for July 2013. Staff presented information on seven separate sites throughout DB of sufficient size but not without complications for consideration for the July 2013 event. After looking at each of the sites with each of their complications (public property, private or public agency owned property) it was determined that none would meet the criteria necessary for the safe discharge of fireworks and for those who attend the event. After significant consideration, the City Council concluded the Study Session by making the regrettable decision to suspend the 2013 4th of July spectacular. FEBRUARY 5, 2013 PAGE 2 CITY COUNCIL CM/DeStefano stated that 2014 will provide the City with the opportunity to again consider both DBHS and Lorbeer Middle School as a possible venue 2014 also provides the opportunity for a year-long celebration of the 25�h year of Cityhood. The Study Session was adjourned to the Regular City Council Meeting at approximately 6:20 p.m. ROLL CALL: Council Members Ling -Ling Chang, Carol Herrera, Steve Tye, Mayor Pro Tem Ron Everett, and Mayor Jack Tanaka. 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; Dianna Honeywell, Finance Director; Greg Gubman, Community Development Director; Ryan McLean, Assistant to the City Manager; Marsha Roa, Public Information Manager, Cecilia Arellano, Public Information Coordinator; and Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As Presented. 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS: 1.1 M/Tanaka, MPT/Everett and Council Members presented Certificates of Recognition to Winners of the "Through My Lens" Photo Contest; Raul Galindo, Diamond Bar Community Foundation presented cash prizes. Representatives of Congressman Royce, State Senator Huff, Assemblyman Hagman and Supervisor Knabe also made presentations to the winners. 2. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: None 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Jesse Lanz, Librarian, Diamond Bar Library announced upcoming events sponsored by the Library - "Boys Only" Party on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. for boys aged 2-11. This year's theme is Vikings and Dragons. February is Black History Month and the library is celebrating with a special African Drumming program on Wednesday, February 19 at 4:00 p.m. Kids and .families are invited to join drummer Chaz and learn how to create jungle sounds, basic rhythms and learn the basic history of drums and drumming. The Centerpiece program for adults will be held on Saturday, February 23 at 2:00 p.m. He reminded the public that the library offers free downloadable books and audio books for Nook, Kindle, iPad, iPhone, Android and Android Tablet. Those individuals who have library cards can check out up to 10 downloadable books and audio books at a time. The downloadable books automatically check themselves back into the library when due. Check out the website at www.colapublib.org and FEBRUARY 5, 2013 PAGE 3 CITY COUNCIL click on the "download" link. 4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS: None offered. 5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 5.1 Planning Commission Meeting — February 12, 2013 — 7;00 p.m., Windmill Community Room, 21810 Copley Drive. 5.2 Traffic and Transportation Commission Meeting — February 14, 2013 — 7:00 p.m., Windmill Community Room, 21810 Copley Drive. 5.3 Household Hazardous Waste and E -Waste Roundup, Saturday, February 16, 2013 — 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 1300 Block of Bridge Gate Drive. 5.4 Presidents' Day Holiday — February 18, 2013 — City Offices will be closed in observance of Presidents' Holiday, City Offices reopen on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 7:30 a.m. 5.5 City Council Meeting — February 19, 2013 — 6:30 p.m., SCAQMD Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Herrera moved, C/Tye seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Herrera, Tye, MPT/Everett, M/Tanaka NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None 6.1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 6.1.1 Regular Meeting of January 15, 2013 — Approved as submitted. 6.1.2 Special Meeting of January 25, 2013 - Approved as submitted. 6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES — Regular Meeting of December 11, 2012. 6.3 RECEIVED AND FILED TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES — Regular Meeting of November 8, 2012. FEBRUARY 5, 2013 PAGE 4 CITY COUNCIL 6.4 RATIFIED CHECK REGISTER — Dated January 10, 2013 through January 30, 2013 totaling $2,465,792.83. 6.5 APPROVED TREASURER'S STATEMENT for December 2012. 6.6 ACCEPTED WORK PERFORMED BY ACE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FREE STANDING INTERPRETIVE PANELS ALONG SYCAMORE CANYON MESA TRAIL AND THE SUMMIT RIDGE TRAIL SYSTEM; DIRECTED THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND RELEASE THE RETENTION THIRTY-FIVE DAYS AFTER THE RECORDATION DATE. 6.7 APPROVED CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH KOA CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,175 FOR PREPARATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MASTER PIAN. 7. PUBLIC HEARING: 3 None COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: None COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS: C/Tye reported that on Saturday, January 26 he attended the Scoping Session put on by Lennar Homes regarding the park at Site D. Many turned out for the event and gave their input as to what they would likb to see done with the site. He encouraged residents to participate in future scoping sessions because it is important that the City hear from its residents. C/Chang reminded everyone to continue following her on Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare. ClChang reported that today she had attended the Diamond Bar Educational Community Roundtable. She also reported that she had been in Sacramento to attend the League Policy Committee meeting and had been appointed by the League President to the- Public Safety Committee and, the Revenue & Tax Committee for the third year. The Public Safety Committee discussed realignment and legislative priorities and that .it appears that nothing will budge at this time. The Revenue & Tax Committee reported that the California Democrats are proposing that Prop 13 be reformed which would include reassessing commercial property. C/Chang stated that she had attended the Winter Snowfest which was a successful event. C/Chang also announced that she had been appointed by the Women's Caucus of the League of California Cities as the Vice President of the Southern California Division. FEBRUARY 5, 2013 PAGE 5 CITY COUNCIL ClHerrera reported that on January 17 she attended a meeting of the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (COG) during which the Board unanimously voted to hire Andrea Travis -Miller with a two-year contract, as their new Executive Director. Ms. Travis -Miller is currently the interim City Manager for the City of San Bernardino. The Board also approved a two-year contract for four employees. Ms. Travis -Miller will commence her duties on February 17. ClHerrera also attended a SCAG's Goods Movement Committee meeting where there was a continued discussion of truck lanes moving from the 710 Freeway toward the 15 Freeway which will be truck lanes for clean fuel and electric trucks. The cost to build these truck lanes is estimated to be between 6 and 12 billion dollars with no funding sources being determined. On February 1 she attended the Foothill Transit Workshop. The number one goal for Foothill Transit next year is schedule adherence and to make sure that whatever needs to be done to make sure buses are on time for the various stops will be done. During the past few weeks residents have learned about LA County wanting to assess a "fee" on residential, commercial and City -owned property parcels. For homeowners the fee would be between $50 and $70 per parcel per year. The protest period was thought to have ended in January but has been extended to March 12. Residents who may have discarded the notice they received and would like to download another notice can go online to www.knable.com for information. She gave a big thank -you to the LA County Sheriffs Department for their February Star News article on the City of DB wherein it commends the City of DB for funding the Star program for the last 20 years at 11 of the City's schools and reaching over 8,000 kids each year for grades 4 through 6 teaching them about how to "Say No to Drugs". There is a very nice photo of M/Tanaka, ClChang and kids who participated in their school's program. ClHerrera said she is proud of the leadership that the City of DB exhibits throughout the region. She particularly congratulated CITye who is the incoming president for Contract Cities next year and ClChang who is the incoming president for League of California Cities, LA County Division. Efforts of these individuals result in broadcasting the good reputation and strong leadership of DB to others in the region. MPT/Everett congratulated CITye and ClChang. Those two organizations are significant to us because we are primarily a contract cities model and the League of California Cities is an excellent advocate for cities across the State. On January 17 and 18 The San Gabriel Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted three activities. The first was a "State of the Chamber" Luncheon that he, M/Tanaka and CMIDeStefano attended where Chamber President Ben Su spoke. Then there was the quarterly Chamber Mixer for the entire region. Many Chambers were involved which was held at Valley Vista Services. It was a privilege not only to have members of the Friends of the Library, but also Miss Diamond Bar and her'court where they were able to take several different tours of the Reclamation Center, Grand Central Recycling Transfer Station and a lot of FEBRUARY 5, 2013 PAGE 6 CITY COUNCIL trash. The gals were just amazed as were most of the adults that it was very clean and there was no odor and we didn't even think about it as we walked through. So it is a very high-tech and effective business that serves us as one of our vendors. Finally, what the Chamber does often is ribbon -cutting and there was a nice ribbon -cutting Friday the 18th. The Mayor and I were there for the "Pure Bliss Nails and Beauty Bar' Grand Opening which features services that are often only available at top resorts that are available at Pure Bliss Nails. They are located at the corner of Grand and Diamond Bar Boulevard right behind Jack -in -the -Bax and next door to Subway Sandwiches. It's a great place to stop, the people are friendly and has a real community feeling. He also joined many of his colleagues at the Snowfest. All of the people who were in the snow had a wonderful time and there was great food, entertainment and fun for all ages. MPT/Everett then reported that both he and M/Tanaka had attended the Abacus Arithmetic Assn.'s Golden Cup Championship that developed from annual competitions that were held at Diamond Bar High School. They brought in some folks from Canada and they had a great competition -- 178 competitors, youngsters and older kids and the stuff they do with their mental math is phenomenal, something we can all learn. It doesn't start at age 8 or 10 or high school but they do mental arithmetic on huge strings of numbers with all kinds of operators all in their head, the youngest competing and doing a demonstration was just phenomenal and had everybody captivated in the audience. Five years old and he was working faster than any calculator and computer work that he has seen. It was just incredible. Several representatives from local, county and state levels attended were there to acknowledge this great academic event and competition. Healthy competition which only builds character and was now a first as a global or as an international event beyond DB. MPT/Everett also reported that on Friday January 25th, the Golden Eagle District of the Boy Scouts San Gabriel Valley Counsel held their annual event showcasing event for all of the boy scouts, cub scouts and crew. It's the region that covers from the 605 Freeway out to Pomona and Claremont and from the 10 Freeway South to the LA County Border. Our local Troop #777 Scout Master Martin Cardenas hosted that at Diamond Bar Center, 250 people, more than they've ever had before and they are looking at doubling it next year because of the enthusiasm that was built through this and he thinks our showcase venue just added to the celebration and the great spirit. And it was recognizing volunteerism and we were privileged to have one of three districts Award of Merit which is in the District, the Golden Eagle District, the top volunteers. And from DB was Scout Master Martin Cardenas. And several other recognitions and then one that stands out as he looked at it. They had all of the Eagle Scouts from the class of 2012. And two of our troops were top of the pack; Troop 730 Scout Master Don Sutton had 13 Eagle Scouts. Next was Troop 777 Scout Master Martin Cardenas who has had four boys who have retained the designation of Eagle Scout, and, there were several others with four Eagle Scouts, a total of 17 Eagle Scouts from DB. There FEBRUARY 5, 2013 PAGE 7 CITY COUNCIL was a total in that whole region that we talked about of 48 so we had over a third of all of the Eagle Scouts recognized. Mayor Tanaka and I along with other colleagues issued Certificates of Appreciation, merit and commendations. MPT/Everett then showed flyers and reported that the regular commuter in Southern California may not realize that Metro has something — it's no longer carpool lanes, it's "Express Lanes". Interstate 10 from downtown to the 645 Freeway will open as "Express Lanes". There will be two express lanes going each direction opening Saturday, February 23`d. If you look at that .closely you can find ways to get discounts, creative ways to cut your bills, but most of all, be more efficient and add to the efficiencies of transportation in the Los Angeles Area. Next he reported that there will be a Job Fair being held on March 21St, is the first in Orange County at Anaheim Stadium or Angel Stadium. If you can't make that one, you can register for the one in Los Angeles May 34th and then you can travel further and maybe you can get a job up in San Francisco later in the year This is a professional well -organized event, as much of the day as you can spend training orientation and matching you up with vendors. The library he is told has one of these copies and you can get that information there. You can see it just reviewing that screen you have up before you. Lastly, one of the most interesting challenges we have in Southern California is water. For three years the University of Laverne has held a Water Technology Conference all day. As you can see by the agenda and the people attending are not just people, they are water professionals, academic professionals. The host was University of LaVerne. Last year President Dr. Devorah Lieberman, who you may have heard on KNX Radio after the 31St when they had the meeting, talking about the water challenges. She agreed that the summary issue for all of us is to get radical in the way we use and conserve water. Most interesting was Randall Lewis, from the Lewis Group of Companies. Their company has built and developed property all around this region, State of California and the country and he is a passionate water man. Number 2 of his top items to consider in life beyond just building and developing is water and he spoke very creatively and thoughtfully and challengingly. He then introduced Congresswoman Judy Chu who is very interested water legislation. He felt that it was important for the City to get after so he asked CMIDeStefano to follow up with the director/general manager of the Walnut Valley Water (District) to come give us one of his periodic updates and then address some of these bits of information on water. How are we doing on DB and what can we do, what are some of the options. One of the big ones is recycling and we don't have a lot of recycled water because of economics and the geography. But there should be things that we can do. He hoped that something that had been shown will help someone find a job, get better transportation and hopefully we'll all work together on water. FEBRUARY 5, 2013 PAGE 8 CITY COUNCIL M/Tanaka stated that a couple of weeks ago he attended the State of the Chamber Luncheon. This year's address was given by President Ben Su who talked about growth for the Chamber, increasing membership, continuing with the power lunch series and quarterly mixers, continuing with the HR seminars and Farmer's Market, increasing their newsletter and discussions about the Clean Water Act. He wanted to increase teamwork and he announced the Mayors' Prayer Breakfast. That evening the Regional Chamber hosted their winter quarterly mixer and one of the things on the tour showed how Valley Vista Services was composting the Christmas trees they had just picked up over the holidays. He attended the ribbon -cutting at Nail Bliss in DB along with Miss Diamond Bar and the Princesses. DB held its Winter Snowfest for which 90 tons of snow was trucked in. Four sledding runs and a snow play area for kids were created. There were food booths, games, face painting and live stage entertainment throughout the day. Everyone enjoyed the day out on the snow. It was another great job by Community Services and congratulations to CSCITarazon and her staff. One of the interesting things he saw at the Abacas Arithmetic Association's Global Cup Championships was students while they were demonstrating some of their calculations which showed like six digit figures that they were multiplying, adding and dividing. Students would actually wave their hands as they were figuring out the answers to these problems and they were mentally going through the motions that they would use using an Abacus and coming up with answers very quickly. Later on that week he attended the LA County Sanitation District 21 meeting where there was really nothing to report. On Friday the 25th he had participated in and made a presentation at Career Day at Diamond Point Elementary School. The Boy Scouts of America Golden Eagle District held their District awards banquet where 16 adult leaders earned their Baden-Powell. awards for demonstration of exceptional character and distinguished service within their scouting unit. Members from Cub Scout Pack 730 and 737, Boy Scout Troops 730, 737 and 777 were all represented. He was also able to attend the Site D Scoping Meeting which provided an interesting presentation and the location of the park element on that piece of property. Last Thursday he attended the Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority meeting and they held their telephonic meeting again in the Cities of Brea, Whittier and DB. On Monday evening he had a chance to attend the DBHS basketball game. The DBHS Women's Varsity basketball team beat Walnut by about 21 points but the boys were not quite as successful. Prior to the boys' game they honored all of the seniors from Song and Cheer, the Varsity Girls Basketball Team and the Varsity Boys as well. The Varsity Boys team lost in overtime by 2 points to Walnut so that wasn't a very good ending to the evening but it was a packed gym and a very exciting game. FEBRUARY 5, 2013 PAGE 9 CITY COUNCIL. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, M/Tanaka adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:35 p.m. TOMMYOCRIBBINS, CITY -CLERK The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 19th day of Februa 2013. ,TACK TANAKA, MAYOR