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5:30 p.m., Room CC -8
Public Comments: Comments were made by Lew Herndon and Wayne
Goodwin.
Government Code Section 54956.9(4) (d) Conference with Legal Counsel -
Anticipated Litigation
Initiation of litigation — one potential case
Government Code Section 54958.8 - Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Property: APN 8718-005 Parcels 005,006
23600 Sunset Crossing Road, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 and
Parcels 007 and 008 (Vacant Property)
Agency Negotiator: James DeStefano, City Manager
-David DeBerry, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: City, YMCA and Pony League
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
Government Code Section 54956.8 - Conference with Real Property
Negotiations
Property: APN 8760-015-001 -1600 Grand Avenue, Diamond Bar, CA
91765
Agency Negotiator: James DeStefano, City Manager
David DeBerry, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: City and Preferred Hospitality, Inc.
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms of Payment
Government Code Section 54956.8 - Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Property: APN 8760-015-001 -20450 E. Walnut Drive, Diamond Bar,
CA 91789
Agency Negotiator: James DeStefano, City Manager
David DeBerry, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: City and SAAP LLC
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms of Payment
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RECESS: M/Lyons recessed the Closed Session to the Regular City Council
Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
CA/DeBerry stated that no reportable action was taken during Closed Session.
RECONVENE: M/Lyons reconvened the Closed Session at 8:20 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lyons called the Regular City Council meeting
to order at 6:40 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management District/Government
Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Lyons led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: Reverend Dr. Jeanne Faveau-Sorvillo, Diamond Bar
United Church of Christ provided the invocation.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Herrera, Tye, Mayor Pro Tem Lin
and Mayor Lyons.
ABSENT: Council Member Low was excused.
Staff Present: James DeStefano, City Manager; David DeBerry, City
Attorney; Ryan McLean, Deputy City Manager; Ken Desforges, IS Director; David Liu,
Public Works Director; Bob Rose, Community Services Director; Dianna Honeywell,
Finance Director; Amy Haug, Human Resources Manager; Cecilia Arellano, Public
Information Coordinator; Alfa Lopez, Management Analyst; Anthony Santos,
Management Analyst; JR Ybarra, Media Specialist; and, Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: - - -1
1.1 M/Lyons and Council Members; Peter Pirritano, President, Diamond Bar
Community Foundation co-sponsor; as well as representatives from
Congressman Ed Royce; Senator Bob Huff and Assembly Member Ling -
Ling Chang, presented Certificates of Recognition. Cash prizes were also
handed out to the winner of `Through My Lens" Photo Contest 2015.
CM/DeStefano stated that the 99 single family homes project with a 4'/z acre park
on Larkstone Drive that had been approved in 2007 has now commenced.
Lennar Homes hopes to have models ready by October, grading and weather
permitting, with homes ready for sale and occupancy in early 2017.
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The median turf along Diamond Bar Boulevard was changed out from the
southerly to the northerly part of the City as a result of a successful an MWD
rebate of about $540,000 which will help the City further reduce its water
consumption. To date, the City continues to proceed with its efforts to reduce
water consumption in medians, parks, etc by about 50 percent. Businesses and
residents are closer to the 25 percent rrtandate
Pui-Ching Ho, Diamond Bar Library, announced that the library will offer an
advocates workshop for teens ages 13-17 on Saturday, January 23 and February
6 at 2:00 p.m. On Wednesday, January 27 at 4:00 p.m. the library will host an
acting workshop for children. On Saturday, January 30 at 2:00 p.m. learn how to
organize and maintain a clutter -free home. Check the library's website at
www.colapublib.org for additional information and programs.
Debbie Avila -Mott, Diamond Bar Women's Club, invited the City Council and
community (ages 21 and over) to participate in the third annual Roaring Twenties
Casino Night on Saturday, February 6 from 6:30 to 11:00 p.m. at the Royal Vista
Golf Course. Tickets are $65 per person which includes a sit-down dinner,
dance, games, a $50 bag of chips and complimentary glass of wine. There will
be a silent auction and all proceeds go toward student scholarships and charities.
Lazaros Papadevetropoulos said he is an architect and was asked by residents
of The Country Estates to review the Environmental Impact Report for the
Millennium Project. He provided a copy of his report to the City Council
Members for their review. In the course of reviewing the-EIR he found certain
red flags and improprieties and said he did not know the legal implications of
these items but spoke about work being done in connection with the tree permit
process prior to clearance from the proper agencies.
John Maloney, 22740 Ridgeline Road said he has resided in Diamond Bar for 51
years and has been a member of The Country Estates for 30 years and wanted
to convey to the City Council that the majority of the property owners in the
Diamond Bar Country Estates oppose the Millennium Project for a number of
reasons including the project wanting access to The Country's roads to construct
their project and not be subject to any of the rules that The Country's vendors
and residents are subject to. In the long term there is the potential for a huge
financial liability to the Association.
Ray Marwah, 2878 Oak Knoll Drive, said he was opposed to the Millennium
Project primarily because he does not believe 45 homeowners will be able to
take on the responsibility of the storm water drainage, sewer and slope
maintenance which LA County has refused to touch which is, in his opinion, a
recipe for disaster for the 45 units and the 890 members of The Country. He
asked the City Council to require Millennium to put up a cash bond for the
amount that will be needed to maintain these services for the next 20 years.
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Michelle Yi, 2865 Woodbridge Court talked about the two gates that were built in
1970 to serve the 547 homes plus a number of vacant lots which existed at that
time. During the past 40 years many of the lots have been built out and have
been annexed into The Country which now has 890 homes and she felt the
original two gates are operating at 30 percent beyond what was originally
intended. The gates are beyond capacity which is a nuisance and The Country
cannot accommodate 48 more homes without significantly affecting the daily
lives of of the 890 current homeowners.
Kurt Nelson, Millennium Diamond Road, said that the history of the Millennium
Development has been terribly misrepresented with respect to the ownership.
Mr. and Mrs. Chung purchased most of the parcels beginning in the 1990's and
have stayed on board all of the way through. There was an eastern based
company called Millennium Pacific Icon Group that became a 50 percent co-
owner along with Mr. and Mrs. Chung and their company Diamond Road
Partners LLC (about 2004). The Millennium Pacific Icon Group went through at
least one bankruptcy and perhaps more. Mr. and Mrs. Chung never wavered
and put all of their resources into this development and stepped up and
purchased MPIG's 50 percent interest when the bankruptcy court put it up for
sale. The company he works for, Wa Ching became the new 50 percent owner
of the property which is a company that has never been financially stronger. The
assertion that this developer has no "staying power" in this venture is an insult to
the time, lifeblood and resources that the Chung's have put into it and Wa Ching
has much more money than JCC Homes for instance.
Mr. Nelson stated that he was one of the principals involved in subdividing four
tracts behind the gates of The Country Estates including Crystal Ridge where
Ms. Yi and Mr. Marwah live and they served on his HOA Board when he served
on the board as the developer. While he has a lot of respect for many present
this evening, it is unfair and completely disingenuous to pretend that this
development is any different than the Crystal Ridge Development because it has
the same access rights under the same recorded legal settlement agreement that
Diamond Bar Country Estates signed off on in 1984. He knows because his
company bought the company that originally developed The Country and he has
spoken with their principals and their attorney and this 48 lot project, which is the
last behind the gates, was always planned to be a part of this development. Ms.
Yi's contention that all of a sudden the gates are a nightmare and this is going to
be a terrible thing is completely disingenuous.
Mr. Nelson stated that the issues that Mr. Marwah raised, he has attempted to
address for more than a year at this microphone with anyone who wished to
discuss them. LA County's position was not that they did not want to "touch" the
sewer lift station with a "ten foot pole" but as CM/DeStefano pointed out during a
very large, public forum and as he knows from working on this project, the County
changed its policy after the development of Crystal Ridge. At some point after he
handled the sanitation district annexation of Crystal Ridge by providing a windmill
sewer lift station into the county, the county changed its policy. This
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development has a budget and it is not that expensive to maintain a sewer lift
station. The people who buy these homes can afford the dues. The subdivision
process requires subdivision improvement bonds and they will be posted.
Anyone who wishes to call him to discuss any of these issues further can call him
at 714-272-1610.
Lew Herndon said he has been on the Parks and Recreation Commission for 10
years and is before the Council this evening representing the Diamond Bar
Community Foundation Sports Fields Committee. The Foundation is involved in
many community issues and the purpose of the Foundation is to raise funds and
add to the services offered by the City. The Sports Field Committee has raised
about $65,000 to help the City acquire, refurbish or in some way enhance and
add to the sports fields that are currently available in the City. The decades old
problem that dates back to when the community was first master planned did not
allow for enough parks in the City which was substantiated by the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan which was composed a few years ago. The City has an
opportunity to acquire additional land to be used for the sports fields and
encouraged the City Council to do everything within their power to solve the
deficiency problem. The -Foundation will continue to work diligently to execute
fundraising events to assist in this venture and raise community awareness.
Wayne Goodwin said that to follow up on what Mr. Herndon said, there is a
behind -the -scenes benefit to having sports and what they provide the youth and
the community. There is a vacancy in the northwest section of Diamond Bar.
The City has parks and places where community members can jog and workout
including Diamond Bar High School, Chaparral Middle School, Lorbeer Middle
School, Paul C. Grow and Pantera Parks. The northwest portion is a significant
part of the City that needs a park. In addition, the benefits of the park if it could
be a state-of-the-art facility would allow youth and adult community members to
congregate and create a sense of community from which can develop a sense
of foundation which can be built upon. Kids learn the benefits of being outdoors
and being members of teams which can be utilized throughout their lives for
success in applying to colleges and beyond. He encouraged the City Council to
buy the property and develop into a park to give the youth and adults a place to
congregate and interact.
Crystal Spindler, Public Information Officer for the Diamond Bar Community
Foundation and Editor for The Windmill. She announced that the Foundation will
host its first ever Run/Walk for Kids, a 1 K fun run for kids ages 12 and under and
5K Run/Walk for all ages on Sunday morning, March 20 starting at the SCAQMD.
In addition to the Run/Walks, the event will feature a Fitness and Business Expo,
a warmup by a St. Jude fitness expert, an awards ceremony and opening of the
races by Miss California USA Nadia Mejia. All participants will receive T -Shirts,
all 1K racers will receive a medal and the top three finishers of the 5K will also
receive medals. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness for the Diamond
Bar Community Foundation's Fields for Kids Program, to promote a healthy
Rfestyle and to raise funds and enhance Diamond Bar's sports fields. Anyone
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who is interested in sponsoring this event please visit www.thedbcf.org for
information regarding sponsorship levels. Please register for this event at
www.thedbcf.orq to run and walk for the kids.
Christopher Kim, President, Diamond Bar Tennis Club Community Association
HOA, that his HOA is having problems with its board members and in order to fix
the problem according to Corporate Codes 8333 and 8334 the board has to
follow but there is no city, state of federal government entity available to help fix
these problems and he is asking the Council for help with this issue.
Chow Ten felt the Millennium Project developer's goal was to make a
profit/money which is a different issue from the residents' issues. He respectfully
asked the City Council and City Manager to listen to what the residents want
which is the resolution to the access issue.
5.1 Los Angeles County Park Needs Assessment Public Meeting hosted by
LA County — January 21, 2016 — 7:00 p.m., Diamond Bar Center, 1600
Grand Avenue.
5.2 Alex Morgan Celebration — January 24, 2016 — 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. —
Pantera Park, 738 Pantera Drive.
5.3 Planning Commission Meeting — January 26, 2016 — 7:00 p.m., Windmill
Community Room, 21810 Copley Drive.
5.4 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting — January 28, 2015 — 7:00
p.m., Windmill Community Room, 21810 Copley Drive (canceled).
5.5 City Council Meeting — February 2, 2016 — 6:30 p.m., AQMD Government
Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Herrera moved, C/Tye seconded, to approve the
Consent Calendar as presented with MPT/Lin abstaining from Item 6.2 Warrant
Register No. 114823 Contingency Payment of $1,670 to KOA Corporation for
which he is President. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Herrera, Tye, MPT/Lin, M/Lyons
None
Low
6.1 APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES — Regular Meeting of December
15, 2015 —As presented.
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6.2 RATIFIED CHECK REGISTER — Dated December 10, 2015 through
January 13, 2016 totaling $2,939,893.61.
6.3 APPROVED TREASURER'S STATEMENT — Month of November 2015.
6.4 AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE DISCOVERY CUBE, ORANGE
COUNTY, FOR THE ECO CHALLENGE EDUCATION PROGRAM, FOR
A NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT OF $25,626.
6.6 RECEIVED AND FILED GENERAL PLAN STATUS REPORT FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2015.
ADOPTED ORDI • 0 (2016): AMENDING
CHAPTER 8.14 OF THE DIAMOND BAR MUNICIPAL CODE RELATINI
TO WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING.
r ADOPTED URGENCY ORDINANCENO. i 16AMENDING
TITLE B, CHAPTER 8.14 OF DIAMOND MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING• WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING,
7.1 FIRST READING — ORDINANCE NO. 03(2016): AMENDING SECTION
1.04.010 OF TITLE 1 AND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE
DIAMOND BAR CITY CODE RELATING TO PENALTIES AND CIVIL
REMEDIES FOR OFFENSES PERTAINING TO ANIMAL
REGULATIONS.
CM/DeStefano introduced DCM/McLean who reported that before the City
Council this evening is First Reading of an ordinance amending Section
1.04.010 of Title 1 as well as, various sections of Title 6 which is also
known as the City's animal code. The City's contract animal care control
service provider is Inland Valley Humane Society (IVHS) which is
authorized by City Council resolution to enforce the animal code.
Currently, IVHS must seek compliance via the criminal court system or
misdemeanor complaints filed by the City Prosecutor in case of any
violations of the City's animal code. Seeking animal code compliance in
the courts can be a cumbersome and lengthy process and sometimes that
hinders the primary goal which is to reach compliance with the animal
code in the most efficient and timely manner.
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In cases that may not require criminal prosecution, the administrative
citation civil fine process offers an alternative. As shown by the City's
Neighborhood Improvement Officers, use of administrative citations to
remedy property based code violations is an effective additional
enforcement tool — it is more localized, it is less complicated than the
courts and it can often result in rapid compliance with the code.
Section 1.04.010 limits the use of administrative citations by identified
enforcement officers to those provisions of the code that are specifically
identified in subsection (d). Therefore, to implement the use of
administrative citations by IVHS to reach animal code compliance, staff
recommends that the City Council approve First Reading of Ordinance
03(2016) which includes the following amendments: 1) Amend subsection
1.04.010 (d) to add the chapters of the animal code that could be enforced
with administrative citations. 2) Revise various provisions throughout the
animal code to identify the IVHS Executive Director and his deputies or
animal control officers as authorized enforcement officers giving them the
ability to issue those citations. 3) Amend subsection 6.08630 (b) of the
animal code to essentially correct an error that refers to enforcement by
"infractions" but points to the section pertaining to "definitions" rather than
the correct section pertaining to enforcement by "infraction" citations.
With no questions, by Council, M/Lyons opened the Public Hearing at 7:54
p.m.
With no one present who wished to speak on this item, M/Lyons closed
the Public Hearing.
MPT/Lin asked how the City would enforce this particular code.
DCM/McLean responded that IVHS is the enforcement arm for the animal
code and they generally work directly with the animal owner/complainant
to attempt to resolve the matter. If it is something that requires additional
enforcement IVHS uses the local Superior Court (Pomona) system.
M/Herrera moved, MPT/Lin seconded, to approve for First Reading
Ordinance No. 03(2016): Amending Section 1.04.010 of Title 1 and
Various Provisions of Title 6 of the Diamond Bar City Code relating to
Penalties and Civil Remedies for Offenses pertaining to Animal
Regulations. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Herrera, Tye, MPT/Lin,
M/Lyons
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Low
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8.1 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2016-01: ADJUSTING EXISTING ANIMAL
LICENSE FEES.
CM/DeStefano said that this freestanding companion piece is asking the
City Council to consider adjusting the existing animal license fees
specifically for dogs and not for cats. The City has not adjusted the fees
for several years. He introduced DCM/McLean who provided staffs
report.
DCM/McLean stated that this is another item related to the City's animal
care and control program. Staff is recommending adoption of Resolution
No. 2016-01 which would adjust dog license fees for the first time since
2007. The City's animal care and control program is administered under
contract with Inland Valley Humane Society (IVHS) and since
incorporation, IVHS has offered fixed -cost contracts to its member
agencies of which the City is one. Under these terms the members have
been guaranteed a fixed annual rate. The collective license penalty and
service fees that are generated within the City go to offset the total cost of
the service. The total cost of the service is based on a population -based
formula under which the City is 6'Y2 percent of IVHS's total cost for
administering its services. Any surplus or balance between locally
generated revenues and contract costs then belongs to IVHS.
In Fiscal Year 2015-16 the City's costs are approximately $123,000 out-of-
pocket after factoring in local revenues Beginning in Fiscal Year 2016-17
IVHS will no longer enter into these fixed -cost contracts and will instead
be billing members monthly for any balance not met by license penalty
and other service fees. In the event surplus revenue is generated in a
canvasing year under these new contracts those dog fees will be placed
into escrow account and can be used in future years to offset costs during
non-canvasing years when revenues are generally lower.
Staff anticipates that the change in terms will result in increased costs. In
order to generate offsetting revenue and because the City is already
subsidizing animal care and control costs with General Fund dollars each
year, staff recommends that the City Council consider adjustments to dog
license fee rates. This request does not ask for adjustments to existing
cat license fees. To come up with its recommendation, staff surveyed the
dog license fees for all IVHS contract agencies plus two others that use
Los Angeles and San Bernardino County services. This survey found that
Diamond Bar's current rates of $15 for altered (spayed or neutered dogs)
and $35 far unaltered dogs are well below the median and average rates
of all 11 agencies surveyed.
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In order to bring the City's rates in line with the market and to reduce
subsidies it is recommended that dog license fees be adjusted as follows:
For altered dogs the recommendation is to increase the dog license fee to
$20 (survey average was $19.27 with the survey median at $20.00); For
unaltered dogs the recommendation is $50 (survey average was $54.82
and the median was $50.00) The senior altered recommended rate is $10
(survey average $7.82 and survey median $5.00) He noted that the City's
Municipal Code in the animal code section when setting rates sets the
senior rates at one-half that of the general altered rate of $20 and one-half
of that amount is the recommended $10.00.
Staff estimates that the recommended fee adjustments will generate from
$32,000 to $54,000 per year depending on whether or not it is a canvasing
year. This new revenue will help reduce the ongoing contract subsidies
but it is important to note that this recommendation is not a full cost -
recovery solution and it will not eliminate General Fund subsidies
altogether.
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2016-01:
Adjusting Existing Animal License Fees.
C/Herrera asked if this agreement was good for only one year.
DCM/McLean explained that the City's current contract expires at the end
of this fiscal year, June 30, 2016 and at that point the City would enter into
a new contract if it chose to do so.
C/Herrera asked how long the contract would last
DCM/McLean said it would depend on how the City would negotiate the
contract. Usually, the contracts are negotiated for a three-year term with
extension options.
C/Herrera asked how it is determined who has an "altered" dog and an
"unaltered" dog.
DCM/McLean said he believed those questions were addressed during
the ]VHS canvas and owners would provide proof of alteration.
MPT/Lin asked what defined a "senior" altered dog
DCM/McLean responded that the dog's owner would be 60 years or older
and the dog would be spayed or neuter which provides seniors discounts
similar to other program discounts that are offered.
M/Lyons asked what the current cat license fee is.
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DCM/McLean responded $5.00 for an altered cat and $10 for an unaltered
cat.
M/Lyons asked the theory behind not increasing the cat license fee.
DCM/McLean said that those fees were in line with what staff saw in the
marketplace and it did not seem appropriate to move the fees outside of
that level.
MPT/Lin asked for confirmation that if a senior citizen owns an unaltered
dog they will pay $50 for the fee.
DCM/McLean confirmed that the "unaltered" rate applies to all dog owners
with unaltered pets.
MPT/Lin questioned why there were only three categories and that the
senior discount did not include "unaltered" dogs.
DCM/McLean explained that the purpose behind the tiered rates for
unaltered dogs is to ensure responsible breeding and to unwanted dogs
and the impact on shelters. This is a way that most municipalities have
chosen to attempt to guide owners to breed responsibly. If they are going
to have unaltered dogs they are more likely to pay that fee to do it the right
way to make sure those dogs do not end up unwanted or in a shelter.
C/Herrera moved, C/Tye seconded to approve Resolution No. 2016-01:
Adjusting Existing Animal License Fees as recommended by staff. Motion
carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Herrera, Tye, MPT/Lin,
M/Lyons
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Low
9. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE
REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
C/Tye congratulated everyone who participated in the Through My Lens Photo
Contest and the winners who were present this evening. In looking at the photos
one would not imagine being in a populated area. He especially appreciated the
"Stairway to the Heavens" photo. Thanks to everyone who took the time to take
those pictures and share them with everyone. He attended Contract Cities last
week and was able to be in Sacramento and represent the City and discuss
issues with the City's legislators and make them aware that they will be held
accountable. There was much discussion about Proposition 47 and its impacts
to local communities and law enforcement. It is important to get it right and
believed that they were all on notice and appreciated the information that
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Contract Cities and the group brought to them. He hoped everyone would take
the time to participate in the LA County Parks Needs Assessment public meeting.
The City heard from Mr. Goodwin and Mr. Herndon this evening and the public
meeting is the opportunity to tell LA County what it is that this City needs and
would like to see. He does not believe there will be enough money to go around.
He attended a planning session for some of the County's programs and he
believed he heard the County would be visiting over 200 communities for input.
So it is very important that not unlike the Big Fix, it is important to get on the
agenda for the public meeting and let LA County know what is needed. The City
has a parks inventory deficit and the meeting presents a great opportunity to
share with the County how important this issue is to Diamond Bar. Let your
friends and neighbors know that they too can provide their input.
C/Herrera congratulated the awardees of the Through My Lens Photo Contest.
She is very impressed with the caliber of talent in Diamond Bar and how talented
many of the youth photographers are. Great quality photos and a very
impressive display. She hoped everyone would come out on Sunday, January
24 to greet Alex Morgan, hometown hero and Gold Medal winner to join in
celebrating one of Diamond Bar's own.
MPT/Lin commented on last Saturday's Snow Fest. He attended the event along
with C/Tye, C/Herrera and other community members and was honored to speak
on behalf of M/Lyons. It was a fun day he felt everyone enjoyed. He too asked
that everyone join in the celebration of local heroine Alex Morgan.
M/Lyons said that last week she spoke to three dens of Cub Scouts which was a
lot of fun. She spoke with them about Municipal Government so that they could
earn their Merit Badge. At the end of the evening she asked them what they felt
could make Diamond Bar a better place. They had some really good answers,
some of which are being worked on by City staff and what they had to say made
a difference! There are three different commissions in the City of Diamond Bar
including Parks and Recreation Commission, Traffic and Transportation
Commission and the Planning Commission. Each Council Member has an
appointee that serve on each of the Commissions. These appointments will be
coming up at the end of February so anyone who is interested in serving on any
of these Commissions needs to complete an application which will be online by
the end of week or visit City Hall for a hard copy. She hoped to see everyone on
Sunday at Pantera Park at 10:00 a.m. to greet Alex Morgan.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Regular City Council
adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
With no further business to conduct, M/Lyons adjourned the
Meeting at 8:12 to continue the Closed Session which was
T M E CRIBBINS, CITY CLERK
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 2nd day of February 2016.