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Home My WebLink About2021-12-15 THCA Minutes1. 2 TRES HERMANOS CONSERVATION AUTHORITY REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 15, 2021 PAGE 1 The Regular Meeting of the Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority was called to order by Chair Marquez at 6:00 p.m. Chair Marquez stated that consistent with COVID-19 regulations, and Assembly Bill 361, Directors and limited staff may be physically present for the meeting and public seating was limited due to distancing requirements on a first -come, first - serve basis. The public was encouraged to join the meeting online or by phone at the numbers printed on the agenda. PLEDGE OF ALLEGI�aV`�NCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jose Tobar. ROLL CALL Directors in attendance in Windmill Room Directors in attendance telephonically: Directors absent: Staff in attendance in Windmill Room: Montgomery; Deputy Executive Director; Sam Pedroza, City of Industry Assistant Kristina Santana, Authority Secretary Director Nancy Lyons Chair Ray Marquez Director Cory Moss Director Peter Rogers Director Newell Ruggles Director Steve Tye Vice -Chair Cathy Marcucci Dan Fox, Executive Director; Ben Josh Nelson, Administrative Director; City Manager/Public Affairs Manager; Staff in attendance in telephonically: Tracy Egoscue, Authority General Counsel; Christina Buhagiar, Authority Treasurer PUBLIC COMMENTS: NONE TRES HERMANOS CONSERVATION AUTHORITY REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 15, 2021 PAGE 2 3. CONSENT CALENDAR: 3.1 MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 17, 2021 REGULAR MEETING RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve as corrected. 3.2 PAYMENT REGISTER RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file payment register for the month ended October 31, 2021. 3.3 TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED OCTOBER 2021 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the Treasurer's Report for the months ended October 31, 2021. 3.4 TRANSMITTAL OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021. RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the Authority receive and file the audited financial statements for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2021. 3.5 CONTINUED USE OF TELECONFERENCING IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONSERVATION AUTHORITY, RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. THCA 2021-07 Entitled.• A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TRES HERMANOS CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MAKING SPECIFIED FINDINGS RELATING TO THE CONTINUED USE OF TELECONFERENCING IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 361 FOR MEETINGS OF THE AUTHORITY SUBJECT TO STATE OPEN MEETING LAWS. MOTION BY DIRECTOR LYONS AND SECOND BY DIRECTOR ROGERS TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: DIRECTORS: LYONS, MOSS, ROGERS, RUGGLES, TYE, CHAIR/MARQUEZ TRES HERMANOS CONSERVATION AUTHORITY REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 15, 2021 PAGE 3 NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: VC/MARCUCCI o ®L® BUSINESS° �a� SELE� u I �� V`�9 Oo � u RED C=�[=G�GF(VA6`�9®� C�V`�9�[=V3VA V CO�`�9 AUTHORITY LOGO ED/Fox presented the staff report. Jim Gallagher said he felt Options 1 B or 2C reflected his vision. The 2C silhouette looks very natural, artistic and modern and includes the hill and tree and sun in the background. What he most liked about 1 B was that it also mentioned the three cities which he felt was an important element and It it best reflected what authority members discussed and what the public expressed. Cathleen Schneider -Russell submitted her logo choice (1 B) via email. Gregg Fritchle, Walnut resident, said that preservation of Tres Hermanos was of paramount importance to him and the role of the ranch as part of one of the bigger wildlife migration corridors in southern California, which he did not find reflected in any of the images presented. Melanie Schlotterbeck, Hills for Everyone, endorsed option 1 B and requested consideration of moving the steer forward and adding a hawk to the sky reflecting incorporation of wildlife as well as, providing more vibrant colors rather than a camouflage appearance. Gregg Fritchle responded to Chair/Marquez that he envisioned a wildlife animal walking the corridor and incorporation of flying wildlife was also important. Director Lyons indicated that she preferred 1A with three smaller steer but said she could live with 1 B if that was consensus of the Authority. Director Moss complimented staff and said she likes 1A with three small steers and would like for it to be a lighter and more vibrant green. She likes the circle and the names of the three cities at the bottom. 6. 7. TRES HERMANOS CONSERVATION AUTHORITY REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 15, 2021 PAGE 4 Director Rogers said he preferred Option 1 B with the circle, the way the name of the Conservancy is presented and the three cities names at the bottom and agreed that it should be brightened up a little with a little more glow to the sky, move the one steer down so that the back of the dark steer does not blend in with the dark green background of the hill and make the two oak trees on the right more identifiable. He also likes Option 2B because he likes the way the names of the three cities were presented. He likes vibrancy and colors and the glow of the reservoir, hills and oak trees. 2A would work if the two cities were across the bottom as in 1 B and he leans toward refining 1 B accordingly. Director Ruggles said he would be happy with Option 1A or 1 B. Director Tye said he likes Option 1 B with incorporation of how the water looks in Option 1A. He is not troubled by one steer and likes Director Rogers' idea of moving the steer forward a bit and would like the oak tree in 1A implanted in 1 B and inclusion of a hawk or eagle in the sky. Chair/Marquez read VC/Marcucci's preferences into the record: First choice 1A, second choice 1 C and third choice 1 B. Chair/Marquez said he preferred Option 1 B and agreed with Director Lyons the steer should be moved down slightly, including a hawk in the sky and nice trees with the oak being more clearly defined. Chair/Marquez asked that the final decision regarding the logo be deferred and have staff refine Logos 1A and 1 B in accordance with tonight's discussion for action at a future meeting. NEW BUSINESS: There was none. AUTHORITY DIRECTOR COMMENTS: Director Lyons thanked staff for their patience in working through the options for logos. Director Moss thanked staff for a fantastic job in incorporating the various concerns of the directors and public participants. TRES HERMANOS CONSERVATION AUTHORITY REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 15, 2021 PAGE 5 Director Rogers also appreciated staffs interpretation of discussions by providing great suggestions for the Authority's consideration and wished everyone Happy Holidays. Director Ruggles wished everyone Happy Holidays. Director Tye wished everyone a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and a "COVID-less" 2022. Chair/Ramirez thanked members of the public for their participation in tonight's meeting and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 8. ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business, Chair Ray Marquez adjourned the Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority Regular Meeting at 6:31 p.m. to Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. RAY MARC,UEZ CHAIR KRISTINA SANTANA AUTHORITY SECRETARY