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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MARCH 19,2013
CLOSED SESSION: &.00 p.m., Room CC -8
Public Comments on Closed Session Agenda — None offered.
Government Code Section 54957 — City Attorney
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.
ACA/Cotti reported that tonight's Meeting began with Closed Session at 6:00
p.m. to discuss the City Attorney appointment and evaluation- process. The
Closed Session was recessed at approximately 6:20 p.m. to the Regular Meeting
with no reportable action taken.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL:
Everett and Mayor Tanaka.
Absent:
excused.
MPTIEverett led the Pledge of Allegiance,
Pastor Randy Lanthripe, Church of the Valley,
Council Member Chang, Mayor Pro Tern
Council Members Herrera and Tye were
Staff Present: James DeStefano, City Manager; David Doyle,
Assistant City Manager; John Cotti, Assistant City Attorney; Ken Deforges, IT
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:
None.
2. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: None
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Clark Rucker, 10 Rancho Laguna Drive, Phillips Ranch, a member of the
Walnut Valley Education Foundation, Max 7 President at Diamond Bar
High School, and concerned parent, encouraged the City Council and
residents to attend the annual Teddy Bear Tea on Saturday, April 20, from
10:00 a.m. to 2-00 p.m. at the Royal Vista Golf Course, 20055 East
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Colima Road, Walnut. This event is the major fundraiser for the Education
Foundation that supports the WVUSD. Reservations are required and
event information is available on the website.
Nancy Lyons, 22536 Ridgeline Road, representing DB Friends of the
Library, invited everyon& to attend the Friends of the Library Annual Wine
Soiree on Sunday, April 21 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Diamond Bar
Center. Tickets are available at US Bank, California Bank Trust, DB
Library and Basically Books. There will a live auction for a weekend use
of a Lamborghini.
4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
5. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 State of the City — Presented by Mayor Jack Tanaka — March 21,
2013 — 6:00 p.m., Diamond Bar Center, 1600 Grand Avenue.
5.2 Planning Commission Meeting — March 26, 2013 — 7:00 p.m.,
Windmill Community Room, 21810 Copley Drive. (meeting
cancelled)
5.3 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting — March 28, 2013 —
7:00 p,m., Windmill Community Room, 21810 Copley Drive.
5.4 Annual Easter Egg Hunt — March 30, 2013 — 10:00 a.m. - Pantera
Park, 738 Pantera Drive (Pancake Breakfast hosted by Fire
Explorers Post 19 beginning at 830 a.m.)
5.5 City Council Meeting — April 2, 2013 — 6:30 p.m., SCAQMD
Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Chang moved, MPT/Evereft seconded, to
approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried by the
following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, MPTIEverett, M/Tanaka
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Herrera, Tye
6.1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:
6.1.1 Regular Meeting of March 5, 2013 -Approved as submitted.
6.1.2 Special Closed Session Meeting of March 6, 2013 —
Approved as submitted.
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6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES:
6.2.1 Regular Meeting of February 12, 2013.
6.2.2 Regular Meeting of February 26, 2013.
6.3 RECEIVED AND FILED PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION MINUTES — Regular Meeting of January 24, 2013.
6.4 RATIFIED CHECK REGISTER — Dated February 28, 2013 through
March 19, 2013 totaling $920,187.13.
6.5 LAN DSCAPE DISTRICT N U MBERS 38, 39 AN D 4 1.
a) APPROVED CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH GFB-
FRIEDRICH & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ASSESSMENT
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR LANDSCAPING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NUMBERS 38, 39 AND 41 FOR A
PER10D OF ONE (1) YEAR, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT
AMOUNT OF $12,965.
b) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2013-03: ORDERING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT'
RELATED TO MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
IN THE CITY LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.
38 AND ANY ASSESSMENT THEREON FOR FY 2013-14.
c) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2013-04- ORDERING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT
RELATED TO MAINTENANCE OF OPEN SPACE IN THE CITY
LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 39 AND ANY
ASSESSMENT THEREON FOR FY 2013-14.
d) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2013-05: ORDERING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT
RELATED TO MAINTENANCE OF OPEN SPACE IN THE CITY
LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 41 AND ANY
ASSESSMENT THEREON FOR FY 2013-14.
7. PUBLIC HEARING: None
8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: None
9. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE
REPORTSICOUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
C/Chang reminded attendees that she could be followed on Facebook,
Twitter, Pinterest and Foursquare. Last week she was in Washington
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D.C. for the National League of Cities and Asian -Pacific American
Municipal Officers Board as a representative for Southern California. She
along with CM/DeSteiano, PWD/Liu and C/Herrera were there for the
57/60 Confluence Project. Every year City representatives travel to
Washington D.C. to remind the Federal Government that it needs to look
at this particular piece of the freeway, the "National Goods Movement
Corridor", because it is very important to DB to reduce the number of
fatalities along the corridor. This past Sunday she, MPTIEverett and
M/Tanaka attended the Miss Diamond Bar Pageant, congratulations to the
new Queen and her Court.
MPTfEverett stated that on March 6, acting as the City's liaison, he
attended the WVUSD Board's study session to hear a review, projection
and look forward of the IT Programs that support the District. One of the
major opportunities discussed was improving communications with
students, teachers, staff, parents and the community. There is currently a
search for a superintendent and if residents of DB would like to provide
input it is welcomed by the District at
www.wvusdkl2.ca.us/superintendentsearchsurvey and www.ci.diamond-
bar.ca.us — click on WVUSD Superintendent Search Survey under "in the
Spotlight" on the home page.
The next activity that he participated in was the Los Angeles County City
Selection Committee. Every city in Los Angeles County is represented and
this meeting usually follows the League of Cities LA County Division.
During the Selection Committee on March 7 one member was selected to
the Metropolitan Transit Authority from the north county San Fernando
Valley sector. These positions are voted on by each City. The other
significant appointment of the selection committee is LAFCO (Local
Agency Formation Commission). When City boundary changes are being
considered, they must be approved by LAFCO. The reason he was there
with M/Tanaka and CM/DeStefano was that there were five selections for
the Los Angeles County Library Commission. There are 10 appointments
for supervisor cities, two for each Supervisor. Diamond Bar is located in
the 4t District represented by Supervisor Don Knabe's. The 4 th District
also includes 12 other cities. It was his privilege to be selected to succeed
Richard Montgomery, Council Member from Manhattan Beach. Last
Saturday he attended the Grand Opening for SAT Professionals, located
at the former Denny's location where he met the Director Daniel Lee.
On Sunday, he along with his colleagues attended the Miss Diamond Bar
Beauty Pageant. He thanked 2012 Miss Diamond Bar Alexandra Miller
and her Court of four princesses, Elyse, Alena, Madisen and Krista. They
were wonderful ambassadors for the City during the past year as well as,
positive role models. He thanked the volunteer directors of Miss Diamond
Bar Pageant who have served for many years, Janice Giardina, Linda
Headlee, Kristi Keuning and Scarlett Kwong and until this year Pam
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Brookhausen, who has volunteered and served faithfully for 20 years and
is retiring this year. There were nine contestants vying for Miss Diamond
Bar and it was a real privilege to watch the development of the candidates
during the two month training program and see the improvement in their
interviewing skills, grace and poise. Best wishes to new Miss Diamond
Bar 2013 and her Court
M/Tanaka reported that a couple of weeks ago he had a chance to host a
group of nine cub scouts from Pack 737 Den 8 who, with the assistance of
SMA/Santos, toured the different departments in City Hall and the library.
That evening he attended a public hearing on the improvements to the
SR57/60 Interchange hosted by Caltrans and attended by representatives
from Diamond Bar and Industry as well as, representatives from Metro,
AQMD and the public.
The League of California Cities LA County Division meeting was held
along with the LA County Cities Selection Committee. Guest speaker that
evening was Dr. Raphael Sonenshein from Cal State LA who spoke on
the changing Los Angeles political landscape. He congratulated
MPT/Everett on being selected for the Los Angeles County Library
Commission to represent the 41� Supervisorial District.
On Friday he read to a couple of classes at Golden Springs Elementary
School as part of the "Read Across America" celebration. Last
Wednesday the Diamond Bar Senior Citizens celebrated with a St.
Patrick's Day Dinner Dance. He congratulated Daniel Lee on his Grand
Opening of SAT Professionals and thanked Music Director Steve Acciani
from DBHS for presenting such a wonderful musical program during the
ribbon -cutting ceremonies. The former Denny's building has been
converted into wonderful offices and classrooms so that students can
continue their after school education. Last Saturday he had a chance to
stop by the Windmill Room at City Hall to watch over 100 students take
written exams and participate in a spelling contest to narrow down a field
of about 30 -plus. spellers for the Inland Valley Regional Spelling Bee. This
annual event is sponsored b� the Diamond Bar Friends of the Library.
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This past Sunday was the 46t Annual Miss Diamond Bar Pageant which
was held at the DBHS Theater. After on-stage interviews, and a swim suit
and evening gown competition theriine candidates were reduced to five
finalists. He congratulated the new Miss Diamond Bar for 2013,
Annemarie Branks and her Court, Princesses Serena Avila -Mott, Melina
Di Palma, Chika Udengwu and Danielle Ritchie. He thanked Miss
Diamond Bar 2012, Alexandra Miller and Princesses Krista Hoechmann,
Alena Gluschenko, Madisen Rodman and Elyse Goin. These young
women truly worked as a team this past year and were wonderful
ambassadors for the City. He looks forward to the 2013 Miss Diamond
Bar and her Court participating with the City as well. He also thanked
Pam Brookhausen who served on the Miss Diamond Bar Board for the
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past 20 years and congratulated her on her retirement.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, MITanaka
adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 6-,58 p.m.
All
TOMMYEtRIBBINS, CITY CLERK
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 2nd day Of &�rii
2013.
JACK TANAKA, MAYOR