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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Jack Tanaka called the Regular City
Council meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Windmill Room, Diamond Bar City
Hall, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Tanaka led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: Associate Pastor Sung Kim, Gateway Friends
Church gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL: - Council Member Chang, Herrera, Tye, Mayor
Pro Tem Everett and Mayor Tanaka.
Staff Present: James DeStefano, City Manager; David Doyle,
Assistant City Manager; David DeBerry, City Attorney; Dianna Honeywell,
Finance Director; Greg Gubman, Community Development Director; David Liu,
Public Works Director, Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Ken Desforges,
IT Director; Ryan McLean, Assistant to the City Manager; Kimberly Young,
Associate Engineer; Alfredo Estevez, IS Help Desk Support Technician; 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:
CMIDeStefano introduced Tina Javid, Public Affairs Manager, Southern
California Gas Company who provided an update and information
regarding the natural gas high pressure transmission line that runs
through the City.
Tina Javid, providing a Power Point presentation stated that Southern
California Gas Company (SGC) is the largest natural gas distribution
company in the nation with 8,000 employees, 22,000 square miles of
service territory and over 100,000 miles of pipeline and is regulated by the
Federal government.
Diamond Bar is considered to be a "high consequence" area due to the
location of the gas pipeline. Following the incident that occurred in San
Bruno, it left people wanting to know where the pipelines were located, so
the Gas Company put a map up on its website showing all of the
transmission lines and high pressure distribution lines. There are 4,000
miles in the service territory and the transmission lines consist of 36 inch
pipes that transmit at a rate of 400-600 pounds of pressure. There are
40,000 miles -of distribution lines that run 200 pounds of pressure. There
is a transmission line that runs through Diamond Bar between Grand
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Avenue and Pathfinder Road under the SR57.
SCG provides yearly outreach to anyone who lives within 180 feet of the
pipeline showing them where the pipeline is located. If anyone observes
construction in the area of markers without a Gas Company truck onsite, it
is a clue to residents to contact the Gas Company. Markers are placed in
proximity of lines; however, do not indicate how deep the line is. It is very
important that the Gas Company is present anytime construction is
crossing a gas line. These markers have contact telephone numbers and
always placed in the line -of -site. The 811 system (dig alert) is the number
to call 48 hours before anyone digs, The 811 line is also for telecoms and
electric. Nationally, every three minutes a gas line is damaged typically by
third -party contractors. Residential customers can call 811 before they
dig.
The Gas Company is also very involved in tree clearing. Many easements
run behind private property and it is important that no trees are planted
over the pipeline. The weight of the tree could. damage the pipe as well as
remove some of the protective coating.
The Gas Company counts on the public to report any concerns and has a
program called "Look, Listen and Smell." If people are driving down the
street and see air blowing up from the ground or dirt or water moving, it is
a signal there is damage under the street infrastructure. Inside the home
one can hear a hissing sound or if outside it will sound like a jet engine if it
is a distribution line. Natural gas is odorless so SCG puts a pungent odor
in the pipeline.
In 2010 the Federal Government mandated that within the transmission
system it must be internally inspected so the SCG sends "smart pigs"
technology through the pipeline to measure density, etc. to let SCG know
the wall is safe. If a problem is found the problem is immediately
remedied. Once the information is collected the report goes to Los
Angeles and external inspections are then done by engineers. During this
inspection period, the SCG pulls permits from the City. The line in
Diamond Bar has been inspected twice and everything was found to be as
it should be and in great working order.
There has been discussion about hydro -testing the pipeline. A 1970 law
says that any pipe installed after 1970 will be tested by placing water in
the pipeline and submitting it to double the operating pressure, which is
what SCG has been doing since 1970. However, if there is a pipeline that
was placed in the ground pre -1.970 and if records. indicate any portion of
that pipeline was not tested, SCG is either replacing the line or dropping
the pressure and will be hydro -testing that pipe as well. This effort
commenced in 2013 and will stop at Prado Dam with testing in Los
Angeles in 2014. If SCG plans to do hydro -testing in Diamond Bar,
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PWD/Liu will be the first person notified as well as the community.
The Gas Company maintains service all the way to the gas meter. Once
the gas goes through. the meter and dials to record usage it becomes
"house lines",meaning that the property owner is responsible from that
point. If any problem is detected or suspected, please call SCG so that
they can inspect for possible repair. If the leak is in the house line the
homeowner would be referred to a plumber for repairs.
In preparation for any emergency it is important to know where the
homeowner's gas meter is located and emergency kits should include a
wrench to shut the meter off if you smell gas, hear gas or see the dials
spinning. During an earthquake if there is no smell or escape sound
detected, leave the meter on. Once the meter is shut off it could be a
significant amount of time before the SCG is able to get back to turn the
gas on in a major event.
In 2010 a law was passed that all homes must have a carbon monoxide
detector. Any home that has gas equipment should retrofit their homes
with these detectors to warn homeowners when there is a problem.
Also, in anticipation of the winter months and holidays, the Gas Company
will go to the residence and service all of the gas equipment and calibrate
cooking ovens free of charge.
C/Herrera thanked Ms. Javid for providing residents with this very valuable
information: She asked what the gas leak smells like.
Ms. Javid responded that it would smell like manure/rotten eggs. During
construction, the Gas Company will saturate the pipe with that odor.
MPT/Everett asked the purpose of the yellow markers.
Ms. Javid responded that the yellow markers are for the large
transmission lines. However, homeowners should call anytime they dig.
811 is a free service.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Nancy Lyons spoke about the number of vacant store fronts in the City.
One of the biggest eyesores is the space that was vacated by the Ralph's
Market which closed over two years ago and wanted to know what the
Council had done to contact other potential grocery retailers. She recently
heard about Smart & Final Extra stores that have really low prices and
carry extra items and thought it would be a good idea for Council to check
into it. She asked the Council to consider taking positive action to fill the
Ralph's location and the many other vacant stores in the City.
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Pui-Ching Ho, Acting Librarian, Diamond Bar Library, announced several
events that the Library is hosting, such as Baby and Toddler Play Time in
the Windmill Room on Wednesday, September 18th from 10:00 to 11:00
a.m. Saturday, September 21st at 2:00 pm Miss Diamond Bar and her
Court will host a Princess Party in the Windmill Room. On Saturday,
September 28th at 2:00 pm adults can learn how to make soap the old
fashioned way, following the demonstration there will be a hands-on
workshop using modern techniques. For more information, stop by the
library reference desk or call 909-861-4978. Also, on Saturday, October
5th elementary aged school children can learn to build a rubber band
powered car. For more information stop by the Library's Reference Desk
or call 909-861-4978.
4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS:
CMIDeStefano responding to the matter of vacant store fronts stated that
like all of the other cities in the nation, Diamond Bar. has suffered through
a significant recession during the last six to seven years which has
created a variety of vacant storefronts. In fact, Diamond Bar has
weathered the storm far better than many other communities. Good or
bad, Diamond Bar did not lose big -box retailers, automobile dealerships,
etc. because the City did not have them to begin with. Diamond Bar has a
number of small neighborhood shopping centers and the Gateway
Corporate Center where this building is located, all have weathered the
storm very, very well. The southern part of town where the old Country
Hills Town Center now known as the Diamond Hills Plaza, has flourished
during the last six or seven years and is principally without vacancy with
the new childcare at the south to the new two-story medical building to the
north. The Unocal gas station closed and will be replaced by a tire and
auto service center facility. Shopping Centers located closer to Grand
Avenue and Diamond Bar Boulevard including one that was formerly
anchored by Ralph's are also doing extremely well.
The City celebrated the opening of the Army-Navy Surplus store and the
shopping center is full. See's Candy located in that center is doing well.
There will be vacancies from time to time as business owners err in their
business judgment and businesses will turn over fairly quickly assuming
property owners offer reasonable market rents. The former Ralph's
anchored shopping center has actually done very well over the last
several years.
Ralph's made a corporate decision to close a number of stores in
Southern California and unfortunately, Diamond Bar was one of those
locations. Similarly, Diamond Bar was the victim of Ralph's store closing
in the Country Hills Town Center and Albertson's closed its store off of
Brea Canyon Road. The good news is that a national grocery store
operator will be moving into the Ralph's space in 2014 but is not yet ready
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to announce the opening.
Some time ago, the City Council directed him to work with a variety of
grocery store operators in an attempt to get the same type of business
back into the shopping center. Diamond Bar was not successful getting
the type of business some other communities have enjoyed such as a
Bristol Farms or Trader Joes because of the type of growth those
companies have forecasted for themselves.
The so-called Ralph's Center was taken over by a new owner in 2013 and
has made a lot of welcomed changes. They will be repainting and
resigning the shopping center. The retailer that will locate into the former
Ralph's space will be a 40,000 square foot grocery store. Coincidentally;
to the speaker's comments, the style, layout and type of merchandise the
new store will provide to the public happens to be similar to a Smart &
Final Extra but is not a Smart & Final Extra which turned down the site, as
did a variety of other potential users.
Many years ago that shopping center had a Boston Store as well as a
couple of different banks which is now scheduled to become either a
national fitness center or national sporting goods retailer. He believes the
Planning Commission and Council will be considering a project for a
national fitness center.
Moving north, the Kmart property is still a challenge but the storefronts are
in pretty good shape. Kmart has been on the edge of bankruptcy for a
number of years. Sears, the Kmart parent company, is also doing poorly
and the City hopes to craft a specific plan for the Kmart area. Council has
directed him to do so and authorized him to work with the property owners
toward such a conclusion. If successful, there will be a big box retailer
and a variety of additional stores and has a meeting to discuss this
scenario with the property owner next week.
The Vons/Savon Center is doing very well. The only area that presents a
problem for the City is in the very north end of town at what used to be
Acapulco Restaurant and other store fronts with poor visibility and lack of
support. However, in that center the offices are doing well and are now
moving into a condominium format. A-1 Auto moved in across from Midas
in the old Firestone store location.
Diamond Bar lost the Honda dealership just prior to the recession based
on a decision made by Honda to move its dealership to the City of Industry
and not because of Diamond Bar. The City is working with a nationally
known retail expert to develop a plan for what should occur on that
property, much of which will depend on whether or not a stadium is
located next door in the City of Industry.
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Council Members have been very clear in their action and directives to
him with respect to their goals and objectives and the work Council and
staff does each day to fill vacant storefronts. The City has looked at its
fees and permitting system. The City does not have excessive fees and
welcomes business opportunities. The City has a $10 per year business
license which is unheard of in terms of the thousands of dollars other cities.
charge for business licenses.
Over the years Council Members have participated by attending the
International Council of Shopping Center Developer seminars and
conferences to help market the City of Diamond Bar. Overall, the City
Council has done quite a bit and continues to participate in positive
actions forward as well as, directing him and his staff to do everything
possible to fill the spaces in a thoughtful manner.
The Gateway Corporate Center suffered at the beginning of the recession
with a reduction in size of many of the businesses. Thankfully, Allstate
was one of those businesses because that is how the City was able to buy
this building and construct a brand new city hall and doubled the size of
the library. However, the Gateway Corporate Center is over 95 percent
occupied which is unheard of in this marketplace. In other sectors of the
San Gabriel Valley and elsewhere there are vacancies of 15-20 percent.
Gateway is the new headquarters for Seco Television Manufacturing and
Nexen Tires. Diamond Bar is doing extremely well and has moved
forward quietly and efficiently during the past few years. The City has a lot
more to do and is working on those plans.
C/Chang said that the Council has been working very hard on this issue
and she has attended a couple of meetings with retailers including Sprouts
and Henry's with the City Manager. It is interesting that when retailers
look at where they want to locate they look at a three to five mile radius for
population density. Diamond Bar is very different because it has a lot of
open space between the City and Chino Hills, the City and Brea and the
City and Walnut. The population density for Diamond Bar just is not there.
Traffic counts are great and the average incomes are phenomenal but
businesses look at very strict criteria and formulas and population density
is always a factor. In spite of that, Diamond Bar is doing very well. Some
of the newer retails in the City draw in a great crowd of younger folks from
other cities that are looking for good restaurants, etc. The City Council will
continue to do its best to attract big retailers.
The manager of Chili's of Diamond Bar won the Manager of the Year
award for the entire nation because of the community involvement.
Lastly, she knows that CMIDeStefano will take all of this positive data to
other retailers.
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CITye asked CMIDeStefano if the new owner of the Ralph's Shopping
Center was involved in discussions about the rehabilitation of the Grand
Avenue and Diamond Bar Boulevard intersection and was planning to
repaint and install new signage in accordance with those plans.
CMIDeStefano stated that this matter was discussed at a City Council
meeting a couple of meetings ago and if PWD/Liu has not been in touch
with the property owners he would be very soon to discuss the proposed
project in accordance with Council's previous direction.
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
5.1 Planning Commission Meeting — September 24, 2013 — 7:00 p.m.,
Windmill Community Room, 21810 Copley Drive.
5.2 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting — September 26, 2013
— 7:00 p.m., Windmill Community Room, 21810 Copley Drive.
5.3 City Council Meeting October 1, 2013 - 6:30 p.m., Windmill
Community Room, 21810 Copley Drive.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Herrera moved, CITye 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 APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES — Regular Meeting of
September 3, 2013 - As Submitted.
6.2 RATIFIED CHECK REGISTER — Dated August 15, 2013 through
September 11, 2013 totaling $1,249,417.88.
6.3 APPROVED SECOND READING AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE
NO. 07(2013): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE
DEVELOPMENT CODE AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE
AFFORDABLE . HOUSING LAND USE AND ZONING
DESIGNATION PROJECT (PLANNING CASE NO. PL2013-227):
ON PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF CHINO HILLS PARKWAY,
SOUTH OF DIAMOND RANCH HIGH SCHOO, DIAMOND BAR,
CALIFORNIA (EASTERLY PORTION OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL
NUMBER 89701-022-273).
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6.4 APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARDED
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE MEDIAN
MODIFICATION PROJECT ON GRAND AVENUE AT
SUMMITRIDGE DRIVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,581.20 TO
L.M.T. ENTERPRISES DBA TYNER PAVING COMPANY AND
AUTHORIZED A CONTINGENCY AMOUNT OF $7,000 FOR
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS TO BE APPROVED BY THE
CITY MANAGER, FOR A TOTAL AUTHORIZATION AMOUNT OF
$35,581.20.
6.5 APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARDED
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR . THE MEDIAN
MODIFICATION PROJECT AT DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD AND
SILVER HAWK DRIVE IN THE AMOUNT. OF $35,659.55 TO
L.M.T. ENTERPRISES DBA TYNER PAVING COMPANY AND
AUTHORIZED A CONTINGENCY AMOUNT OF $6,000 FOR
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS TO BE APPROVED BY THE
CITY MANAGER, FOR A TOTAL AUTHORIZATION AMOUNT OF
$41,659.55.
PUBLIC HEARING: None.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
8.1 APPOINTMENT OF NEW PLANNING COMMISSIONER.
CMIDeStefano stated that within the stated. public agenda for
Friday, there was a report regarding the appointment of an
individual to serve as the new Planning Commissioner to fill the
vacancy created by the resignation of Steve Nelson. Yesterday,
staff concluded its process in determining the appropriate person
for the appointment. Accordingly, staff prepared a revised report
which was presented to the public, posted on the City's website and
all other sites pertaining to the City Council's agenda.
After years of distinguished service, Steve Nelson resigned his
position on the Planning Commission. Council provided Mr. Nelson
with appropriate recognition at a prior meeting. As a result of Mr.
Nelson's announcement, staff posted the vacancy and invited
residents to apply and MPTIEvereft announced the vacancy and
invited residents to apply for the position during the August 6
Council meeting. The deadline for applications was August 30.
Nine applications were received and the names were announced to
the City Council and public. MPTIEvereft interviewed the nine
candidates, drew to his conclusion and has a recommendation to
appoint an individual as listed in the staff report.
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MPT/Everett thanked staff for the application process as well as
thanked and acknowledged each applicant for offering to serve the
City. He then announced the following individuals who had applied
for the Planning Commission vacancy: Richard "Dick" Clippinger,
Ashok (Ash) K. Dhingra, George L. Estrada, Carlos Gallegos,
Mahendra Garg, Michael Kerr, Robert Lorenz, Mrs. Raphael H.
Plunkett and Michael Shea. After careful review of the candidates
he recommended that the City Council confirm the appointment of
Ashok Dhingra to fill the unexpired term of former Planning
Commissioner Steve Nelson.
With the following Roll Call vote Mr. Dhingra was appointed to the
Planning Commission:
ClChang
Yes
ClHerrera
Yes
CITye
Yes
MPT/Evereft
Yes
MlTanaka
Yes
MPT/Everett then introduced Mr. Ashok (Ash) Dhingra who
provided a brief background stating that he has been a Diamond
Bar resident for eight years. Prior to moving from San Dimas to
Diamond Bar he served on the Planning Commission for that City
for 16 years and had resigned from the San Dimas Planning
Commission when he moved to Diamond Bar. He thanked
MPTIEverett for taking the time to interview the applicants and to
MlTanaka and Council Members for placing their trust in him. He
said it was a privilege and honor to serve on the Planning
Commission and that he will make sure that the City and its
residents get the best from any new or redevelopment projects.
9. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE
REPORTSICOUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
ClChang reminded everyone they could follow her on Facebook, Twitter
and Foursquare. In the past two weeks she attended several meetings.
She chaired the League of California Cities mayors and council members
.nominating committee to select a first vice president, second vice
president and president for the mayors and council members department.
The slate is as follows: For president, Mark Wheetley, Vice -Mayor of
Arcata; Vice President, Neal Andrews, Council Member from Ventura;
Second Vice President, Madeline Kellner, Council Member from Novato.
The League received a large number of applications from excellent
Council Members who wish to serve. She encouraged everyone to
consider applying for these positions in the future. She attended the
Diamond Bar Day at the Fair that was a great event with wonderful
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attendance. She helped pass out beads from�the fire truck which was a
lot of fun. Diamond Bar honored its community heroes later that
afternoon. She thanked staff for putting everything together. She
attended a media event for the ACE rail highway separation projects at the
San Gabriel Hilton, one of which pertains to Diamond Bar at Fairway Drive
which begins in 2014.
C/Herrera reported that Foothill Transit has been busy during the past
couple of months. On September 26 there will be a ribbon -cutting for a
new Park and Ride, a four story structure for Diamond Bar residents off of
Brea Canyon Road at the Metrolink station. In an attempt to expand its
ridership, Foothill Transit has offered Mt. SAC students, free bus passes
for the next year for ridership from their homes to Mt. SAC. Over 4,000
students have taken advantage of the offer. Foothill has similar programs
with Rio Hondo College and Pasadena Community College. Foothill has
64 clean natural gas buses under construction and when the buses are
completed they will replace the current diesel buses which will be phased
out.
San Gabriel Valley COG will meet on September 26 and the COG Board
will take a position on the National Recreation area proposed by Congress
Woman Judy Chu. There are many Foothill cities that are concerned
about this National Recreation area and how it will affect water as it flows
to the different foothill cities. Many other cities are concerned about
federal interference with their land uses within their city limits. She will
report on what action is taken. Congress Woman Chu wants input from
the San Gabriel Valley cities before she concludes the language in her bill.
She thanked staff and PWD/Liu and his crew for the beautiful looking
Golden Springs Road which was under rehabilitation for a significant
amount of time. Many residents are very proud of the beautification within
the City and how well -kept the roadways are.
CITye welcomed Ash Dhingra and thanked him for being willing to serve
the community. Who would have thought that after 13 years Diamond Bar
would get a commissioner with 16 years of planning commission
experience.
He attended the Diamond Bar Day at the Fair which was a great time to
get together to recognize community hero's Tony Torng, Bea McMillan,
and Atharshna Singarajah. C/Tye said he thought it would be interesting
to put a number to the endless hours the hero's work for the community.
September 6 he attended the inaugural game for Diamond Ranch High
School at their new lighted field. It was a great setting and beautiful
evening and it was wonderful that they won the game. Congratulations to
Coach Roddy Layton and the Panthers as they move into a great season.
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On September 11, as President of California Contract Cities, he chaired
the meeting hosted by Fire Station #110 in Marina del Rey. Supervisor
Knabe spoke about what is happening in the County. It was a sobering
and reflective evening with a great gathering and turnout. He thanked Fire
Station #110 for hosting the evening.
MPT/Everett said that Diamond Bar Day at the Fair on September 5 was
outstanding. The Diamond Bar Parade highlighted the City and its three
heroes'. Thanks to staff and the Fairplex.
Although he was unable to attend the Diamond Ranch High School
stadium event, he heard only great reports about the wonderful new
stadium. Congratulations to the students and staff.
That night he attended the Chinese American Elected Officials CEO
installation and Awards Dinner and formal installation of new President
Polly Low, Mayor of Rosemead, Second Vice President Scarlett Wong,
Director, Walnut Valley Water District; Secretary Andrew Wong, Pomona
Unified School District Trustee and husband of ClChang. Additional
members attending were ClChang and Phillip Chen, WVUSD Trustee and
former Diamond Bar Mayor Wen Chang, CEO 2002.2003.
He again thanked the Planning Commission applicants.
M/Tanaka reported that a couple of weeks ago he attended the PUSD
Board meeting during which facilities site and field improvements were
discussed.
He also attended Diamond Bar Day at the Fair, which included a reception
and parade. Diamond Bar High School's drum line led the parade of
different groups and organizations including Miss Diamond Bar and her
Court, and Diamond Bar Community Hero's. There was a Hero's
ceremony after the parade and the evening ended with entertainment by
the Hula Studio. There was great family fun and entertainment. The fair
runs through Sunday, September 29.
On Friday, September 6 he attended the Diamond Ranch High School
Stadium Grand Opening dedication and inaugural game on the new
artificial turf. Congratulations to the Panthers for beating EI Rancho High
School from Pico Rivera.
That Sunday the Pacific Crest Youth Arts organization held an awards
celebration on the occasion of their 21St Anniversary. The Members were
from 94 different colleges, universities and high schools. Seven
performers came from out of state and one from Japan. This year 154
members performed. Pacific Crest is southern California's only drum and
bugle corps competing in Drum Corps International, the highest
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competitive category.
M/Tanaka announced that on Friday, October 4, the Annual Golf Classic
will be held at Los Serranos Golf Course.
Last Tuesday he attended the Tyco Drums Interactive -presentation at the
Diamond Bar Library after which kids and adults in the audience were
invited to play the drums.
Last Thursday, he and PIC/Arellano were invited to Chaparral Middle
School to make a presentation regarding Urban Planning to sixth graders
who were learning how to design a virtual city. He met several young
mayors of the virtual cities and was asked a lot of questions from the
participants including whether he wears a tuxedo everyday and how much
money he makes. That evening he attended the Diamond Bar Seniors
Italiano Dinner Dance.
Chili's is very active in this community and this Thursday they will hold a
"Tip a Firefighter" fundraiser for St. Jude's Hospital in conjunction with LA
County Firefighters from 5 to 9 pm on Thursday, September 19.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, M/Tanaka
adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:35 p.m.
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TOMMA CRIBBINS, CITY CLERK
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 1st day of October ,
2013.
JACK TANAKA, MAYOR