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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/18/2014 Minutes - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR FEBRUARY 18, 2014 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Carol Herrera called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management District/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Herrera led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION: Ab Kastl, Pastor, Diamond Canyon Christian Church gave the invocation. a ROLL CALL: Council Members Chang, Lyons, Tanaka, Mayor Pro Tem Tye, and Mayor Herrera. Staff Present: James DeStefano, City Manager; David DeBerry, 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; Kimberly Young, Senior Civil Engineer; Anthony Santos, Senior Management Analyst; Amy Haug, Human Resources Manager; Marsha Roa, Public Information Manager, and Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As Presented. 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS: 1.1 MPT/Tye presented a Certificate of Recognition to Dr. Tony Torng and President Jenny Zhang of the Diamond Bar Chinese-American Association on their Annual Chinese Lunar Celebration "Year of the Horse". 1.2 M/Herrera presented a City Tile to Lt. Mary Leef upon her retirement from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department after 34 years of law enforcement service. BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: 1.3 C/Lyons presented a City Tile to owner Dan Bejmuk for DREAMBOX CREATIONS, 556 N. Diamond Bar Boulevard as Business of the Month for February 2014. 2. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 2.1 Introduction of new City Employees: FD/Honeywell introduced Tricia Negron, Accounting Technician; PIM/Roa introduced JR Ybarra, Media Specialist; CDDIGubman introduced Josue Espino, Assistant Planner; and, PWD/Liu introduced Rafael Lopez, Senior Street Maintenance Worker. FEBRUARY 18, 2014 PAGE 2 CITY COUNCIL 2.2 Grand Avenue Beautification Project Update. CMIDeStefano reported that staff has been working on the project known as the Grand Avenue Beautification project. The intersections on Grand Avenue at Diamond Bar Boulevard and Longview Drive will utilize a combination of Federal, State and local funds to improve the local right -of --way. These two intersections were selected for this project because they serve as primary gateways to the City. The design process is currently underway to set a tone that will result in new street furniture, new hardscape, a variety of street elements that will lighten and brighten the areas as landmarks within the community and gateways to other portions of the community. Part of the project is to complete an overall, palate for use throughout areas of the rest of the community as intersection improvements are completed at Golden Springs Drive and Grand Avenue as well as other areas. Diamond Bar has received about $700,000 in Federal funds for this project which have been augmented with about $300,000 local additional funding sources for a total of about $1 million in resources which can only be used on Grand Avenue in this particular area. A community meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 19 in the Windmill Room at City Hall beginning at 6:30 p.m. for businesses and members of the public to view design concepts for future project approval, design and construction which should take place 2014 into 2015. This project headlines the upcoming March edition of the City's newsletter which will provide residents with a sketch of the project, information about the project and an invitation to the March 19 meeting. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Karen Eubanks and members of the Breakfast Lions Club invited City Council, staff members and residents to attend their Fundraisers on February 26 and March 26 from 5:00 p.m. to closing at Bob's Big Boy. All proceeds will support the Lions Club charities and- other community organizations. Pui-Ching Ho, Diamond Bar Acting Librarian, announced upcoming library events including a special workshop on Saturday, February 22 at 2:00 p.m. for individuals to learn to use the iPad more effectively. There is also a workshop to learn more about the Affordable Care Act on Saturday, March 1 and 8; and, the Dr. Seuss party and celebration of "Read Across FEBRUARY 18, 2014 PAGE 3 CITY COUNCIL America" for children ages 2-7 is on Monday, March 3 at 4:00 p.m. Gloria Shepherd, Shift Manager, Bob's Big Boy, said the restaurant has been in the area for 30 plus years. The business is well known to the community and offers its facility to the Calvary Church, Lions Club, Kiwanis and Friends of the Library for meetings and fundraising events. Bob's Big Boy is seeking the Council's help in becoming registered as a Historical Landmark. The establishment has received great support from the community and has obtained over 21,424 signatures from individuals requesting that the restaurant remain in its current location; however, there are only two years left on a low lease rate and the landlord wants to increase the rent or non -renew the lease. M/Herrera stated for the record that she and the Council received an email from Steve and Marie Delgadillo making the same request that the City assist in obtaining a Historical Landmark designation for Bob's Big Boy in Diamond Bar. She asked CMIDeStefano to speak on the possibility of staff reporting back to the City Council on the feasibility of designating the site a historical landmark and whether such a designation would assist the restaurant in continuing to do business at that location. 4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS: CMIDeStefano stated that staff can pursue the matter at the behest of the City Council. It seems to him that this is an issue between the lessee and landlord, the operator of Bob's Big Boy and Lakeview Village Corporation which owns the property and the building. The core issue appears to be that at the end of the lease the landlord may choose to increase the rent which is a typical practice throughout the City, particularly with those establishments that have enjoyed a long-term favorable lease that is not necessarily as beneficial to the property owner. Declaring the property with a historical or landmark status designation is rather tricky because there are generally specific circumstances, events or reasons why the property should have some sort of specific status such as, the architect or architectural design. This particular Bob's Big Boy is 153 in the company's portfolio and is basically the same Bob's Big Boy that has existed in West Covina and many other locations so that it is not necessarily an unusual architectural configuration. Often, there is an association with a particular and significant event. He said he was unaware of any event of any particular significance that has occurred at this particular site that would give it the type of status that properties and buildings can achieve. Other times there is an association with a person of distinction who lived on the property for a long period of FEBRUARY 18, 2014 PAGE 4 CITY COUNCIL time. As an example, there is a house in Diamond Bar that was occupied by the Bartholomew family who were settlers and sub -dividers of the community of Diamond Bar. The windmill in the community has significance. There are other properties or sites that have great significance and some are long gone. He is not personally aware of any of those types of typical designations that come with the ability to designate a property as historic or landmark. He is familiar with the California Register of Historical Places and National Historic Register having worked on projects in the past and can say with a great level of confidence that this property would not be a candidate for either of those two registers absent any particular status. He can look into it but advised the Council that it would be very difficult to achieve the typical standards for such status. He reiterated that he believes this is an issue between the property owner and the business operator. Even if the City Council were to determine that the property had local landmark status and that it should in some way be designated, it could preserve the site/architecture but it would not preserve the lease which is a private party issue. MPT/Tye said he would like staff to pursue the matter. One of the biggest outcries he has heard during his two terms on the City Council was when the Jolly Bagel went out of business. It happened very quickly and was brought to the City's attention to late for action. He does not know that the City has a policy for historic locations but it is right for the City of Diamond Bar and the residents to support Bob's Big Boy by making the property owner aware that this is something that is valued in Diamond Bar and should not be taken for granted. All Council Members concurred. 4. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 5.1 Planning Commission Meeting — February 25, 2014 - 7:00 p.m., Windmill Community Room, 21810 Copley Drive. 5.2 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting -- February 27, 2014 — 7:00 p.m., Windmill Community Room, 21810 Copley Drive. 5.3 City Council Meeting — March 4, 2014 — 6:30 p.m., SCAQMDIGovernment Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: ClLyons moved, C/Chang seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: FEBRUARY 18, 2014 PAGE 5 CITY COUNCIL AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Lyons, Tanaka, MPT/Tye, M/Herrera NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None 6.1, APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -- Regular Meeting of February 4, 2014 — As submitted. 6.2 RECEIVED AND FILED PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES — Regular Meeting of November 21, 2013. 6.3 RATIFIED CHECK REGISTER — Dated January 29, 2014 through February 12, 2014 totaling $1,377,308.73. 6.4 LANDSCAPE DISTRICT NUMBERS 38,39 AND 41: a) APPROVED CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH GFB- FRIEDRICH & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NUMBERS 38, 39 AND 41 FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $12,965. b) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2014-06: 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 2014-15. c) ADOPTED RESOLUTION - NO. 2014-07: 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 20'14-15. d) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2014-08: 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 2014-15. FEBRUARY 18, 2014 PAGE 6 CITY COUNCIL 6.5 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2014-09: REQUESTING THE LOS .ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT TO ACCEPT THE TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS (CONSTRUCTED AS PART OF THE IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 53670) KNOWN AS MTD NO. 1815 IN THE CITY FOR FUTURE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT; AND, AUTHORIZED THE TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE THEREOF. 6.6 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2014-10: AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE ALL RIGHT-OF-WAY CERTIFICATIONS FOR PROJECTS UTILIZING FEDERAL OR STATE FUNDING THROUGH CALTRANS LOCAL ASSISTANCE. 6.7 APPROVED CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH THE TAIT GROUP (TTG), IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,800 FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING/ADVOCACY SERVICES RELATED TO THE STATE ROUTE 57160 FREEWAY CONGESTION RELIEF STRATEGY AND STATE/FEDERAL FREIGHT PLANS. 6.8 APPROVED AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT WITH RKA CONSULTING GROUP FOR FEDERAL FUNDING COMPLIANCE SERVICES ($33,500); AND, PUBLIC WORK/ENGINEERING SERVICES ($60,450), FOR A TOTAL CONTACT AMENDMENT AMOUNT OF $93,950. 7. PUBLIC HEARING: 7. (a) ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 03 (2014): EXTENDING URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 02 (2014): SUSPENDING CHAPTER 8.26 OF THE DIAMOND BAR MUNICIPAL CODE AND PROHIBITING THE OPERATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES. ATCM1McLean presented staff's report stating that California law allows for the growth and use of medical marijuana. Access is limited to qualified patients with a valid doctor's recommendation and those defined as "primary caregivers". This remains in direct conflict. with Federal drug laws which continue to criminalize the use, distribution and growth of marijuana. Neither State nor Federal law authorizes the establishment of operations of the retail medical marijuana dispensaries that have become prevalent across the State. In response, many local agencies across the region including unincorporated Los Angeles and Orange counties, have adopted ordinances prohibiting dispensaries citing the adverse effects such as increased criminal activity and other property FEBRUARY 18, 2014 PAGE 7 CITY COUNCIL concerns. At its January 21 meeting, the City Council adopted an Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 02 (2014) prohibiting the establishment or operation of these retail medical marijuana dispensaries for a period of 45 days with the understanding that a permanent prohibition of such facilities would be forthcoming at a future meeting for consideration. Item 7.1 (a) on tonight's agenda is an extension of the Urgency Ordinance for an additional 10 months and 45 days. This proposed extension provides staff with time to study and. develop a permanent ordinance, while ensuring that the temporary prohibition does not lapse before a permanent ordinance is brought to the Council. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Item 7.1 (a), the Urgency Ordinance, as proposed. M/Herrera opened the Public Hearing at 7:16 p.m. With no one present who wished to speak on this matter, MlHerrera closed the Public Hearing at 7:17 p.m. C{Chang moved, C/Tanaka seconded, to adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 03 (2014) extending Urgency Ordinance No. 02 (2014) Suspending Chapter 8.26 of the Diamond Bar Municipal Code and prohibiting the operation and establishment of medical marijuana dispensaries. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Lyons, Tanaka, MPT/Tye, MlHerrera NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (b) FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 04 (2014): REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 8.26 OF THE DIAMOND BAR MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE OPERATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES. CM/DeStefano explained that with the adoption of 7.1(a) the Council has extended the temporary ordinance that prohibits the establishment of a medical marijuana facility while a permanent ordinance is being created. The permanent ordinance is presented tonight as Item 7.1(b). This public hearing is requesting first reading of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar repealing and replacing Chapter 8.26 of the Diamond Bar Municipal Code which would prohibit the operation and establishment of FEBRUARY 18, 2014 PAGE 8 CITY COUNCIL medical marijuana dipensaries. ATCM/McLean stated that 7.1 (b) is the permanent ordinance which would prohibit medical marijuana dispensaries in Diamond Bar. It would be an unpermitted land use i any zoning district in the City and would include not only fixed locations such as a retail store, but any types of mobile delivery services as well. In an effort to ensure that the City retain local land use authority, protect public health and safety and avoid any conflict with Federal law, staff recommends that the City Council approve Item 7.1 (b) for First Reading and schedule the Second Reading for March 4, 2014. M/Herrera opened the Public Hearing at 7:19 p.m. With no one present who wished to speak on this matter, M/Herrera closed the Public Hearing at 720 p.m. C/Chang moved, C/Tanaka seconded, to Approve for First Reading by Title Only and Waive Full Reading of Ordinance No. 04 (2014): Repealing and Replacing Chapter 8.26 of the Diamond Bar Municipal Code prohibiting the Operation And Establishment of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, and schedule Second Reading for March 4, 2014. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Lyons, Tanaka, MPT/Tye,M/Herrera NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: 8.1 (a) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2014-11: AMENDING THE FY 2013-14 MUNICIPAL BUDGET. CM/DeStefano stated that included within the staff report is a request to amend the existing Resolution that allows for various classifications of positions within the City's organization including the re-establishment of the position of Deputy City Manager, associated salary grade and fringe benefits in order to assist him in reorganizing the City Manager's Department, primarily as a result of the departure of Mr. Doyle to serve as city manager in the City of Aliso Viejo. FD/Honeywell stated that the purpose of the report is to update the City Council on the City's financial condition at the mid -point of the 2013-14 Fiscal Year and to make appropriate adjustments to the budget. The City has continued to see moderate increases in FEBRUARY 18, 2014 PAGE 9 CITY COUNCIL revenue sources, which is a positive indicator of an improving local economy. There has been a steady increase in sales tax revenue and the housing market continues to recover. Property and sales tax revenue represents about 45 percent of the General Fund revenue so meaningful increases as seen in these categories are important financial indicators for the City. Another notable increase in General Fund revenue can be found in the building fee category. Building fees and engineering fees have increased significantly due to increased permit volume and the large-scale housing project known as the Willow Heights housing development. Overall, there is an increase to the General Fund revenue in the amount of $954,000 of which $329,000 is use of General Fund balance reserves. The City has continued to control expenditures in order to best meet the needs of the organization and its residents. When the Assistant City Manager position was recently vacated, the opportunity arose to re-evaluate the current organizational structure and how best. to meet the needs of both internal and external customers. As a result of that reflection and analysis, it is being proposed that a Deputy City Manager position be re-established within the classification and salary plan to meet the current and upcoming needs of the organization while holding the Assistant City Manager position "vacant", This reorganization results in a savings of $64,300 for the remainder of this fiscal year. Staff is recommending an increase of the General Fund expenditures at mid -year of about $708,000 over the current adopted budget. This increases a variety of things ranging from supplies and banners for the 25th Anniversary Celebration to increased utility cost estimates, the details of which can be found in Exhibit A of staff's report. $329,000 of the $708,000 is use of General Fund Balance Reserves for such items as PC replacement at City Hall and Diamond Bar Center which have been deferred for the past couple of years and for a variety of slurry seal projects in the park parking lots throughout the City. As in prior years, the General Fund continues to subsidize the three Lighting and Landscape Assessment Districts with an additional $81,000 in General Fund reserves requested for utility costs due to lack of rain for a General Fund subsidy of about $201,000. The adjustments at mid -year will bring projected General Fund Balance Reserves as of June 30, 2014 to $15.2 million which is about 66.2 percent of the General Fund Appropriations. Also included in the mid -year report are a variety of adjustments to the Special Revenue Funds and Internal Service Funds, the most notable of which include a decrease in the Gas Tax Revenue of about $56,000 due to revisions of estimates made by the State, FEBRUARY 18, 2014 PAGE 10 CITY COUNCIL increase in appropriations made by the State, increase in appropriations by Proposition C Fund in the amount of $55,000 for increased usage of the Dial -A -Cab Program, and the $81,000 increase in the Lighting and Landscape Assessment Districts. ClLyons said she was concerned when she learned that the budget for the Civic Center had increased by more than $53,000 for electricity in one year. FD/Honeywell explained that last year was the first full year at the new City Hall so refinements are being made accordingly. CMIDeStefano stated that there is one electricity bill for the City and for the County. Diamond Bar owns the entire building and the City pays all of the utilities. The utilities are not split between the City and County. Part of the reason for the increase in utility costs is that the area is experiencing a warmer than normal fall season. The City is looking at ways to reduce its utility use through the air conditioning system, the primary source of the increase. Staff is also looking at ways to tweak the system through the Community Services Department which operates facilities and manages the properties for the City. ClLyons asked if the City has given thought to using solar energy. CMIDeStefano responded that there is solar on the roof that has reduced the electricity cost by about 10 percent. There are no other solar opportunities for the City at this time since the building is not LEAD Certified Silver but was designed and built to that standard in many areas of the building. Staff is looking at the potential for a different type of shade system on the building windows and other tools and techniques to reduce energy consumption. MlHerrera opened the discussion for public comments. There were none offered. ClLyons moved, MPTITye seconded, to Adopt Resolution No. 2014-11: Amending the FY 201314 Municipal Budget. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Lyons, Tanaka, MPT/Tye, MlHerrera NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None FEBRUARY 18, 2014 PAGE 11 CITY COUNCIL (b) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2014-12: AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2013-10 RE-ESTABLISHING THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER JOB CLASSIFICATION, SALARY GRADE AND FRINGE BENEFITS EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 18, 2014. MlHerrera asked for public comments on Item (b). There were none offered. ClChang moved, MPT/Tye seconded, to Adopt Resolution No. 2014-12: Amending Resolution No. 2013-10 Re-establishing the Deputy City Manager job classification, salary grade and fringe benefits effective February 18, 2014. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Lyons, Tanaka, M PTITye,M/Herrera NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None 8.2 CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, PLANNING COMMISSION AND TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION. ClTanaka reappointed Ted Owens to the Parks and Recreation Commission; Kenneth Mok to the Traffic and. Transportation Commission; and Frank Farago to the Planning Commission. ClLyons reappointed Dave Grundy to the Parks and Recreation Commission; Marnisha Sulakhe to the Traffic and Transportation Commission; and Ruth Low to the Planning Commission. ClChang appointed Peter Pirritano to the Planning Commission; Ted Carrera to the Traffic and Transportation Commission; and Kim Hsieh to the Parks and Recreation Commission. MPT/Tye reappointed Lew Herndon to the Parks and Recreation Commission; Jennifer Mahlke to the Traffic and Transportation Commission; and Jimmy Lin to the Planning Commission. MlHerrera reappointed Benny Liang to the Parks and Recreation Commission; Edward Pechy to the Traffic and Transportation Commission; and Jack Shah to the Planning Commission. MPT/Tye moved, C/Tanaka seconded, to confirm Commission appointees as represented above. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: FEBRUARY 18, 2014 PAGE 12 CITY COUNCIL AYES: COU NCIL,MEMBERS: Chang, Lyons, Tanaka, MPTITye, M/Herrera NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None 9. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS: C/Chang reminded everyone they could follow her on Facebook and Twitter. On February 6 she attended the Diamond Bar Evergreen Senior's Lunar New Year event; February 7 she attended the Diamond Bar Woman's Club Roaring Twenties Casino Night; and, on February 8 along with MPT/Tye and C/Tanaka attended the Chino Hills Community Center's Grand Opening. She congratulated and welcomed the new Commission appointees. C/Tanaka welcomed the new staff members. He attended the Diamond Bar Evergreen Senior's quarterly Birthday and New Year's celebration as they welcomed the "Year of the Horse" and the Diamond Bar Woman's Club Casino Night Fundraiser. On Saturday he attended the Chino Hills Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening for the Community Center. Monday, February 10 C/Tanaka attended a Neighborhood Watch group meeting on Deerfoot. On Thursday he attended the Diamond Bar Seniors Valentine's Day Dinner Dance. C/Tanaka announced that this Sunday, February 23 the Miss Diamond Bar Pageant will host a fashion show at the Diamond Bar Golf Course. C/Lyons welcomed new City staff members and newly appointed and re- appointed Commissioners. C/Lyons expressed her appreciation to staff for how quickly they analyzed the Evergreen School traffic problem and offering both a temporary and permanent resolution. The situation has greatly improved and the parents, teachers and principal are very appreciative of staff's intervention. She also stated that she appreciates the research that was done on the possible establishment of a City Aquatics program. She asked if staff could provide the Council with information about gross versus net cost of the facilities in La Mirada and Santa Fe Springs and, if staff believes it is a viable option what would the actual net costs be. She asked if staff looked at the facility in Glendora, which would be similar to Diamond Bar's situation with a school district pool that is being used by the city. She thought it was amazing that the research revealed that the City of Walnut was paying only $31 per hour to use the pool at Walnut High School. FEBRUARY 18, 2014 PAGE 13 CITY COUNCIL ClLyons also took part in the "Wine Walk" at Glendora Village which was an event that showcased retail and commercial businesses. She found it very interesting and possibly an event that Diamond Bar might consider. She said she was beginning to hear a lot of buzz about the 25th birthday and that she was looking forward to this special event. MPT/Tye welcomed the new City staff members. Diamond Bar runs a lean and mean contract city and it is very encouraging to him that the City had so many applicants for those four positions. Congratulations to staff for all that they do. MPT/Tye reported that he had participated in the Lunar New Year celebration with the International Chinese Transportation Professionals Association which the LA Division chose Diamond Bar to host the celebration. As President of Contract Cities he had the opportunity to represent the organization and Diamond Bar at the Association of California Cities Orange County Division. There is a lot of opportunity for synergy between the two groups to make sure that Sacramento pays attention to the Cities. He too, enjoyed participating in the Chino Hills Community Center Open House celebration and acknowledged the funds that furnished the center were provided through fundraising efforts by the Chino Hills Community Foundation. M/Herrera said that most of the City Council Members attended the meetings her colleagues spoke about. On January 20 she and ClLyons attended the League of Cities Mayors and Council Members Workshop. Council Members are required to complete Assembly 1234 Ethics Training every two years and it is always a good reminder for Council Members to listen to Brown Act regulations and other issues that concern council members in the conduct of their council meetings as well as, their behavior in their positions as Council Members. She offered to share the workshop materials with her colleagues who wished to brush up on their training. She congratulated and welcomed all of the City's new employees and stated that she is very impressed by all of the people who want to work for the City of Diamond Bar. She congratulated all of the newly appointed and re -appointed Commissioners and said she believed all would be very conscientious about doing their jobs. The City and the City Council thanks everyone for their time and service. FEBRUARY 18, 2014 PAGE 14 CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT. With no further business to conduct, M/Herrera adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:47 p.m. v� TdMMYL CRIBBINS, CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 4th day of March 2014. �A�#-V� CAROL HERRERA, MAYOR