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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/02/16 Minutes - Regular Meeting1 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR FEBRUARY 2, 2016 CLOSED SESSION: Public Comments: 5:45 p.m., Room CC -8 1) 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 CM/DeStefano reported that Council discussed a property matter and as a result no reportable action was taken during Closed Session. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lyons called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:30 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: Monsignor James Loughnane, St. Denis Catholic Church provided the invocation. ROLL CALL: Council Members ,Herrera, Low, Tye, and Mayor Lyons, ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Lin 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; Greg Gubman, Community Development Director; Amy Haug, Human Resources Manager; Kimberly Young, Senior Civil Engineer; Cecilia Arellano, Public Information Coordinator; Alfa Lopez, Management Analyst; and Anthony Santos, Management Analyst. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS: None FEBRUARY 2, 2016 PAGE 2 CITY COUNCIL 2. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: CM/DeStefano announced that the Systems Information Department recently received an award from Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC) a statewide information technology organization, for excellence in information technology for its practices for the 2015. IS/Desforges and his team do an outstanding job supporting all the departments in the City with providing all information services, security for the City and its customers/clients. The City Council participated in a fun -filled Alex Morgan tribute/celebration on Sunday. He acknowledged staff's support of an event headed by PIM/Roa and her staff who coordinated with Alex Morgan and her team. PIM/Roa and her team put together banners, public information regarding the event, as well as all the many activities held that day for Ms. Morgan. Congratulations to PIM/Roa and her team. CM/DeStefano then introduced Captain Scroggins who provided a review of the 2015 crime statistics and a general law enforcement update for 2016. Capt. Scroggins stated that at the end of 2014 with a record low crime rate, major legislative changes came into effect with Proposition 47. In spite of the changes, at the end 2015 the crime rate was still at a low with 868 crimes reported in Diamond Bar which were mostly property crimes. There were only 58 crimes against persons and unfortunately there was one homicide early in 2015 which was a domestic issue that was quickly solved. There were 4 allegations of sexual assault, 25 aggravated assaults and 28 robberies. The balance of 810 crimes were property crimes. Most crimes in Diamond Bar are burglary (residential and commercial) and theft (primarily vehicle theft). The Sheriff's Department is committed to continuing efforts to educate residents about reducing opportunities for criminals to commit crime through educational efforts of the Neighborhood Watch programs headed by Deputy Aaron Schiller and the Special Assignment Team. Captain Scroggins said he believes most of the theft crimes are preventable. A lot of people leave their cars unlocked which provides an opportunity for someone who is checking doors whether in a shopping center parking lot or residential parking. People leave items visible in their vehicles which tempts theft. People should fortify their homes with burglar alarm systems which provide notice to the Sheriff's Department to dispatch officers to the residence in an attempt to minimize the damage and loss and catch the perpetrators. The Department also continues to promote formation of Neighborhood Watch groups throughout the community. Vacation checks are important. People need to call the Department to let them know when they are away so that volunteers can be dispatched to conduct daily vacation checks. During the past year and a -half with vacation checks there have been no crimes at those homes. FEBRUARY 2, 2016 PAGE 3 CITY COUNCIL The past five years have been good years for crime statistics. He believes that Proposition 47 which was passed at the end of 2014 has significantly changed the risk versus reward for criminals in the criminal's favor. While arrests remain consistent at the station the charges and times served have been significantly reduced. Unfortunately, the trend has risen at the beginning of 2016 but the Department will continue to work very hard with the City's great, support. Everyone must work together as a team to reduce crime. When residents see something even slightly suspicious they need to call the Sheriffs Department immediately. If anyone has a problem when calling in they should notify him and he will review the calls to make sure that any problems with the response is resolved. He expects 100 percent satisfaction from the residents of Diamond Bar. 2015 was a good year and cities with crime rates comparable to Diamond Bar are La Quinta, Flintridge, Agoura Hills, Santa Clarita, Temple City, Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates. He said he looks forward to a successful 2016. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Pui-Ching Ho, Diamond Bar Library, announced upcoming library events including a celebration of the Chinese New Year co-sponsored by the Diamond Bar Chinese-American Association; a tenant/landlord informational workshop on Wednesday, February 17 at 4:00 p.m., and Thursday, February 18 at 6:00 p.m. She announced that the LA County Board of Supervisors appointed Ms. Skye Patrick as Library Director for the LA County Public Library System effective February 1, 2016. Ms. Patrick was the Director of Broward County (Florida) Libraries Division and prior to that assignment Ms. Patrick served as the Assistant Director for the Queens Public Library in New York. Ms. Patrick earned a BA Degree in Fine Arts from Northern Michigan University and a Masters Degree in Library Information Science from the University of Pittsburgh. Check the library's website at www.colapublib.org for additional information and programs. David Leong, Lot 8, Kicking Horse Drive, talked about his right to enjoyment and use of his property. Current and future development adjoining his backyard will traverse and affect his property and his family's life. Some parts that have been cleared and may be cleared may be illegal. Material oak trees and other vegetation accommodate nesting birds and deer and coyotes forage in the area. Oak trees and native bird species are protected under California law. There is also a small creek running in the area and there may be creatures in the creek that are protected. If the proposed development is approved the environmental impact from removal of trees and clearing of vegetation as well as, the changes in topography will be significant. The City, Fish and Wildlife Department and other authorities should perhaps demand review of an EIR. If the proposed development is approved he will lose part of his property and the use and enjoyment thereof. In addition, the homeowners will be subject to annoyance and bad health effects of noise and dust from the construction for a prolonged period. The developer should not be favored at the expense of the homeowners. FEBRUARY 2, 2016 PAGE 4 CITY COUNCIL The developers claim they have an easement right but there is no easement right. The minutes of the Board of Supervisors in regard to Tract No. 32482 in Map Book 1003, Page 14 with a recording date of March 25, 1982 states "that the private and future storm drain easement and private and future street shown on said map and herein offered for dedication be and the same are hereby rejected; that the private and future storm drain ingress and egress is met and that the future street shown on said map and herein offered for dedication being the same are hereby rejected." Therefore, the developers do not have easement right so he is opposed to the current development as far as future development and urges the City not to approve these projects. Chia Teng said that last year he presented documents and photographs to the City Council of the Millennium Development verifying the removal of more than 800 protected trees prior to completion of the mitigation plan. In his opinion, Millennium is in violation of the City's Code and the EIR and CM/DeStefano pointed out that he was mistaken. He went back and reviewed the documents again and believes he was correct. He also presented evidence of the stockpiling of dirt that was removed from a grading project from a neighboring site which to him was a clear violation of the EIR and the City Code because in doing so a grading permit was needed which was not done. He talked about speakers who spoke during the January 19 City Council meeting about HOA problems and a congested gate and the developer's response. He asked the City Council to give consideration to further development of the Millennium project. Naila and Asad Barlas, speaking on behalf of the South Asian Parent Association invited the City Council to its 3m Evening of Colors on March 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the Diamond Palace and asked the City Council to consider donating during their fundraiser. Hofu Wu, Kicking Horse Tract No. 7, said he has concerns similar to those voiced by his neighbor Dr. Leong and the proposed future project. On January 12 the Planning Commission approved one of the proposed developments and he found out that the developer misled the Commission about approval of the plan which was submitted to his HOA two years ago and had expired. The developer has a new plan which is very different from the original plan and it has not been submitted for approval. They have asked for bigger pads which requires substantial landfill and a seven foot tall retaining wall which he believes exceeds the code. In addition, the retaining wall is on the property line which is a problem within the Building Code which requires a setback. He missed the deadline for appealing the Planning Commission decision and wanted to bring his concern to the City Council. Michelle Yi spoke to the City Council about her right to speak to the City Council. She noticed that every time a member of The Country comes before the City Council to address their concerns about Millennium Kurt Nelson comes to the podium to rebuke their concerns and calls out his telephone number and says FEBRUARY 2. 2016 PAGE 5 CITY COUNCIL that anyone who has concerns should call him. The members of The Country are here to speak to the City's elected officials, not to Kurt Nelson or Millennium. Millennium sued 890 homeowners who are currently in litigation so members are talking to Millennium through their lawyers. If Millennium really wants to talk to The Country HOA it should drop its lawsuit. She reiterated her concerns about The Country gates which she believes have exceeded vehicular capacity by 30 percent. She provided a copy of the 1983 community plan for Diamond Bar and pointed to an area designated as "Toner Canyon SC Area" which Millennium is a part of at this time and was never meant for building 48 homes. This was the home of many oak trees (protected trees) which she guessed changed when the City of Diamond Bar incorporated and became independent from the County and then the City of Diamond Bar came up with a new General Plan in 1995. Even in 1995 the area was designated as an Open Space/Recreational Use/Cultural Use. She is defending against Kurt Nelson's claim that Millennium was always meant to develop. It was never meant to develop into 48 homes that would further burden The Country's 890 homeowners who currently have only two gates. She lives in the Crystal Ridge which is part of the SC Area but she will not be sad that her home is sitting in what was once the home of many endangered birds, oak trees and walnut trees but all of the Diamond Bar citizens should have united to prevent further destruction of the beautiful rural setting and wildlife habitat. Kurt Nelson, Millennium Development, said he was not sure what development was being spoken about by some of the speakers. He assumes there is another development near the first. speaker's backyard because that is not their tract and the tract number and sewer easement has nothing to do with Millennium or its property. Contrary to what one of speakers said, he completely respects any homeowner who is concerned about a development adjacent to their property. He has been in that position and most homeowners, unless they are extremely wealthy and fortunate, lie awake at night thinking about their mortgages. He respects everyone's right to wish that they were the last people in and nothing else would be built. He took issue with the gentleman who said he laughed at him or that he was not considerate to him. His reaction to Michelle Yi's comments about the gate are well received because Kurt Nelson is very happy that the gentleman admits that where he has lived for the last 18 years would not be there if the people who wanted to keep him out when his company was building Crystal Ridge got their way. His home and every home in both phases of Crystal Ridge and Windmill which are now part of The Country were developed from parcels in Parcel Map 1528 which were always intended to be part of The Country Estates Development which he knows because as previously stated, his company bought the company that developed the entire Country and the easements are in place. Yes, there is a lawsuit. His giving out his phone number is because residents of The Country have spread misinformation about the infrastructure and the tract about the makeup of the Homeowner's Association. All members are perfectly free to discuss concerns that they may have about the infrastructure, about how many people will be there. There is not anything that prevents the speaker or anybody watching at home from talking FEBRUARY 2, 2016 PAGE 6 CITY COUNCIL about that. There is no need to discuss the litigation. He wished that everybody would remember that there is such a thing as property rights. There is a family that owns this property and fortunately for them, the company he works for, is now a partner in 50 percent or more of the property and has extremely deep pockets so there is enough money to carry this issue through. But he wishes that people would stop and consider when they come up to this podium and make accusations about stockpiling and the EIR and things that are demonstrably not true over and over and over again, that they affect somebody that just like they do, lies awake at night and wonders about their home and their mortgage. Developers are not always big corporations like Lennar and they do not run off as soon as they finish building the house. Most developers are very hardworking and honest businesses. And in this state, developers do not run away from their developments, not with the statute of limitations, performance bond requirements and financial guarantees that are required to be put up. So to those who live in The Country Estates and are really concerned about the Millennium project he would love to talk with those folks. For those who for whatever reason want to use a City Council meeting as a political platform because of struggles on The Country Estates Homeowners Association Board he cannot discuss the pending litigation. Why does The Country Board's attorney ask him (Kurt Nelson) under oath if he attended fundraisers for certain Council people and ask him if he remembers names of any of The Country homeowners neighbors who were at those fundraisers? For those who are really concerned about their homes he would love to talk with them because they have his sympathy and he will never laugh at them. Therina Lin, 2708 Rocky Trail, spoke about the history of Millennium and the annexation agreement between Millennium and The DBCEA and the pending lawsuit. She asked the.City Council to ask Millennium to build their own gate so that their project is totally separate from their beautiful Country Estates community and stop approving the Final Tract Map to the proposed 48 home project and help the homeowners keep the peaceful life of The Country Estates. Theresa Lee said she is here today because she understands that Millennium's Tract Map is coming up for Final Tract Map approval. The map will expire on February 21, 2016 and she understands that Millennium has filed for a 60 -day extension. The homeowners of The Country Estates have suffered for the last 10 years because of this development. Somehow this development was approved under so many conditions that were supposed to have been met many, many years ago but the project was stalled and a lot of grief has been placed on the community. What happened to the trees that were removed and the enjoyment the residents had of the scenery, canyons, trees and birds. Everything is wiped out because a clear and grub permit was granted in 2008. What was the intent of granting that permit because she highly doubts the legitimacy of that permit? Even today, when she asked Bonterra if they ever saw the clear and grub permit he says "No", but he knows that it was granted. As an agency that is supposed to supervise the environment on behalf of the City to administer the environmental mitigations, the supervisions, construction, etc. by a FEBRUARY 2, 2016 PAGE 7 CITY COUNCIL company that was hired by the City of Diamond Bar which does not have a permit. Eight years later there is still no erosion plan in place and now with EI Nino is the soil stable? This is liability that is being placed on the neighboring residents. Millennium has exercised so many tactics. They have filed bankruptcies one after the other and their intent is to impose all of the expensive infrastructures on the 890 homeowners. She is concerned that the homeowners cannot trust this developer. The City is the gatekeeper and it should protect its residents. She asked the City Council to deny the continuance and not approve the Final Tract Map. 4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS: CM/DeStefano said he did not have a response to public comments because this is another chapter of the ongoing dispute between private property owners over development within a private gate -guarded community. From the City's perspective, the Millennium Project, as he has referenced many, many times, was approved by the City Council after Public Hearings, Public Notice, Certification of an Environmental Impact Report and hundreds of conditions associated with the project's development in February 2006. A few years later, a second, much smaller project was approved off of Alamo Heights by a Jerry Yeh, a developer who operates under the Horizon Pacific banner. Some of the speakers were referring to one or the other and maybe both projects. The comments were a bit hard to follow. Speakers who had concerns with Mr. Yeh's project (Horizon Pacific) at the end of Alamo Heights can speak to or meet with Mr. Yeh who meets often with Country homeowners, who has developed a couple of projects in The Country Estates and has his corporate offices in the City of Walnut. CM/DeStefano said he is very sure that Mr. Yeh would be very interested in meeting with concerned residents and if those folks do not have his number the City can provide them with his numbers that are on file. The balance of the comments and in particular, one of the last speakers, really spoke to the ongoing dispute amongst and between The Country Estates and the Millennium Development Project and that can only be resolved with dialogue and opportunities that have been offered many times by one of the members of the development team to sit down and talk about those different issues. The developer for the Millennium Project is implementing the conditions imposed by the City many years ago and is working his way through those conditions and yes, has recently asked for an extension of time to complete those tasks. Sometime in the near future the Council will be weighing in on the appropriateness of either an extension of time or approval of the Final Map which is a ministerial act since the real discretionary act on the City Council took place almost 10 years ago. A lot of the other concerns possibly could have and should have been resolved by prior Country Estates Board of Director members, prior general managers, prior negotiations and by example, when a development is proposed within the City on public streets, there is typically a traffic analysis that is done and if there are necessary and important traffic improvements (widening, signals, etc.) those are conditioned upon the developer to contribute toward 5. FEBRUARY 2, 2016 PAGE 8 CITY COUNCIL those improvements or provide those improvements in -whole. Some of the work that is seen near Brea Canyon Road and Diamond Bar Boulevard is a result of the Lennar Developers (Willow Heights) implementing their conditions to physically improve that roadway. That is an example of what The Country Estates could have done in prior years to generate resources or physical improvements to physically modify their gates in order to respond to increasing traffic that will occur with more homes and will occur with homes that have increased in size which is possibly an education going forward in terms of what The Country Estates can condition upon development that is proposed within its boundaries. Again, this is a private party matter and he would encourage private party members to meet and talk about the different issues and see if they can come to a resolution on the smallest of the items while working toward a resolution on the much larger items. M/Lyons said her understanding was that when the timeframe expires on February 21 that the 60 -day extension is automatic through the State of California and asked CM/DeStefano if that was a correct assumption. CM/DeStefano responded "Yes", subdivisions in this State are regulated by the State of California via the Subdivision Map Act of the State of California and cities have local implementing ordinances. It is the State Subdivision Map Act and the decisions that have been made over the years that have given additional life to this project over the past 10 years and within those regulations yes, there is a provision that should a request for extension of time be processed prior to the termination of the grant an automatic 60 -day extension is granted which does not come before the City Council but is automatic within the State of California's regulations. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 5.1 Planning Commission Meeting — February 9, 2016 — 7:00 p.m., Windmill Community Room, 21810 Copley Drive. 5.2 Traffic and Transportation Commission Meeting — February 11, 2016 — 7:00 p.m., Windmill Community Room, 21810 Copley Drive. 5.3 Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Roundup, February 13, 2016, Gateway Corporate Center on Bridge Gate Drive from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 5.4 Presidents Day — February 15, 2016 — City offices closed in observance of Presidents Day, City Offices reopen Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 7:30 a.m. 5.5 City Council Meeting — February 16, 2016 — 6:30 p.m., AQMD Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive. FEBRUARY 2, 2016 PAGE 9 CITY COUNCIL 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Low moved, C/Herrera seconded, to waive reading in full of all ordinances and approve the Consent Calendar as presented with C/Low abstaining from approval of Item 6.1. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Herrera, Low, Tye, M/Lyons NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MPT/Lin 6.1 Waive Reading in full of all Ordinances and Resolutions and Adopt the Consent Calendar. 6.2 APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES — Regular Meeting of January 19, 2016 —As presented. 6.3 RECEIVED AND FILED TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES: (a) Regular Meeting of September 10, 2015. (b) Regular Meeting of October 8, 2015. (c) Regular Meeting of November 12, 2015. 6.4 RECEIVED AND FILED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES — Regular Meeting of January 12, 2016. 6.5 RATIFIED CHECK REGISTER — Dated January 14, 2016 through January 27, 2016 totaling $1,452,378.07. 6.6 APPROVED TREASURER'S STATEMENT — Month of December 2015. 6.7 ADOPTED 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. 6.8 APPROVED NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR RONALD REAGAN AND PETERSON PARK PARKING LOT REHABILITATION PROJECTS. 6.9 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2016-02: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION(S) FOR ALL CALRECYCLE GRANTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE) AND, AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS, AND REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT, AS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM UNTIL RESCINDED. FEBRUARY 2, 2016 PAGE 10 CITY COUNCIL 6.10 APPROVED CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TAIT GROUP (TTG) IN THE NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT OF $40,000 FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING/ADVOCACY SERVICES RELATED TO THE STATE ROUTE 57/60 FREEWAY CONGESTION RELIEF STRATEGY AND STATE/FEDERAL FREIGHT PLANS. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. 8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: None. 9. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS: C/Herrera thanked Captain Scroggins and the Sheriffs Department for doing such a great job in keeping Diamond Bar safe and for his coming to the City Council meeting to provide tips in keeping our properties, cars and homes safer. It takes everyone watching out for each other to keep the City safe. She thanked staff for the outstanding event celebrating Alex Morgan. She received a lot of feedback from her relatives and heard Alex say several times during the event that the whole thing was just so very well organized thanks to our outstanding staff that did a super job in coordinating the entire event. Alex was very overwhelmed by the magnitude of residents and young people who appeared at the event to honor her. Congratulations and thank you to staff. She knows that staff invested a lot of hard work and time in planning and executing the event. C/Low echoed C/Herrera's comments. She thanked Captain Scroggins for his work in keeping the City safe. It is a bit alarming when such a large percentage of the crimes were property crimes and how Prop 47 has really decimated law enforcement's ability to apply effective consequences for criminal acts. Thank you for their efforts to help residents learn to mitigate and look out for each other. She thought that the Alex Morgan event was absolutely wonderful thanks to staff. Alex Morgan, a super soccer star and super rock star and we are all proud and pleased that this is her hometown and the event was a great reflection of the love and affection that the community shares. She congratulated C/Tye for being honored as a "Special Friend" by the Diamond Bar Friends of the Library, an honor well-deserved for his years of dedication to literacy, service to that group and advocating for the library and for all to read. Last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday she attended the League of California Cities Council Member "Boot Camp". There was a lot to learn and she looks forward to serving the City of Diamond Bar. It is an honor to do so. She wished everyone a Happy Chinese New Year, the year of the Monkey celebrated on February 8. One does not have to be Chinese to celebrate that happy day. One can go to a restaurant, enjoy good food, be with family, share presents and have good luck all year long. C/Tye acknowledged the comments made by the other Councilmembers to Captain Scroggins and the Sheriff's Department tonight. The Council appreciates everything they do to keep the community as safe as possible. He FEBRUARY 2, 2016 PAGE 11 CITY COUNCIL met with the folks from ALADS (Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs) last week and it is a privilege to tell them what Diamond Bar considers its police department, the Diamond BarM/alnut Sheriffs Station. The City Council and residents are grateful for everything the Department does and for keeping Diamond Bar safe. Congratulations to IS/Deforges and his team for being recognized by MISAC now twice. It speaks to the team that Diamond Bar has and that Council is grateful for everything they do for the City. A couple of weeks ago he attended the LA County Parks Needs Assessment meeting along with a group of residents who came up with a list of 10 things that got on the list. The highlight of the last couple of weeks was the ceremony for Alex Morgan. It was very difficult to fit a celebration into her schedule with all that she is doing. For a young lady she is probably the most gracious and humble sports superstar he has ever been around. The Sheriff tried to keep her on time being respectful of the time she was spending in Diamond Bar and every time they told her it was probably time to be leaving she replied no, I've got 10 more minutes. On the way out to the parking lot as she was finally leaving she took time to greet and sign autographs for between 50-100 people and young women with selfies. It was great to have the opportunity to honor her and staff did a terrific job. It was not easy because it was an unfolding event as time went on. Thank you to staff and all who were involved in the event. M/Lyons stated that she and C/Low represented the city at the Diamond Bar Friends of the Library annual awards ceremony and it was wonderful that they were able to present an award to C/Tye who earned the "Special Friend" award due to his many years of service to the Diamond Bar Friends of the Library. Somehow the Snow Fest event was eclipsed by the Alex Morgan event but the tons of snow, sledding, fun, good and games were very much appreciated by the residents and thank you to staff for that event as well. She showed slides of the Alex Morgan event and said staff believes there were about 2500-2800 people who participated. There was a lot for people to do while awaiting Alex Morgan's arrival — different types of soccer games, popcorn and drinks. However, most people chose to stand where they could get a good glimpse of Alex as she arrived. The City Council presented Alex with the first Key to the City. Diamond Bar considers Alex to be such an important role model for the City and its young people that it had a new award made up and she was presented with the inaugural Key to Diamond Bar. Staff put this event together in a very short period of time with games, food, music, award and "Meet and Greet" and signed autographs for children. The event was terrific and when it was over Alex presented the City with one of her Jerseys. She wrote a note to all of the City residents which will be framed and displayed in City Hall. The note says "City of Diamond Bar, thank you for shaping who I am today and making me dream big." As C/Tye said, Alex Morgan is a first-class young lady who is very modest and very appreciative of all of the work staff did to make it a very, very special morning for which M/Lyons offered her thanks and appreciation to staff. FEBRUARY 2, 2016 PAGE 12 CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, M/Lyons adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:49 p.m. TOMMY CRIBBINS, CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 16thday of February , 2016. /—NANCY�&ON MAYOR