STAFF REPORTS
Diamond Bar – September Declared National Preparedness Month
The Diamond Bar City Council Meeting on Aug. 19 began with the council presenting Chief Stone, of the County of Los Angeles Fire Department, a proclamation for September to be declared as National Preparedness Month in the City of Diamond Bar.
As Mayor Carol Herrera presented the proclamation, she stated that it was very important to be prepared and that the City of Diamond Bar is joining the nation-wide coordinated effort each September to encourage Americans to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, and schools. Herrera stated that public awareness is important and that this month is to persuade individuals to take action to be prepared, such as creating an emergency supply kit that contains items that will allow families to survive for at least two weeks in the event of an emergency.
After the proclamation, Chief Stone gave a presentation on Brush Fire Safety, where he showed a video of the L.A. County Fire Department’s program, “Ready, Set, Go!” This program shows residents how to prevent a fire, prepare for a fire, and what to do during a fire. For more information about this program, visit fire.lacounty.gov.
During Public Comments, a variety of concerned residents addressed the council about the Millennium Development Project, which is located near the County Estates. They addressed concerns for health, location, and other issues on why they think the development should be moved. The City Manager addressed the issue, but suggested having a meeting between the residents and the City to go over the project, and talked about how that would come about.
Another issue that was addressed during the public comments section was the City election date. A resident asked the council if they would consider moving the date to even-numbered years.
The City Council also informed the community that the City offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Sept. 1, and the City Council Meeting for Sept. 2 is canceled.
During the consent calendar section of the meeting, the council approved the following items with a 5-0 vote:
- City Council minutes of the study session and the regular meeting of Aug. 5.
- Ratification of the Check Register dated July 31 through Aug. 13, 2014, totaling $863,770.76.
- A contract with ECS Imaging, Inc. in the amount of $87,000 plus a contingency of $5,000 for a total contract amount of $92,000 for the purchase of the Laserfiche Avante Document Management System and related professional services, which includes staff training, and the appropriation of $100,000 from General Fund Reserves.
- Contract Amendment for existing on-call Civil Engineering Services with Onward Engineering to perform a comprehensive parkway drainage curb analysis, for a variety of raised curbs in different areas of the city. The cost of this project would be $22,680 with a contingency authorization of $4,000.
- A Resolution which approves the application for $153,346 of Habitat Conservation Fund Grand Funds, which if awarded, requires a $153,346 match from the City for the Silver Tip Park Trail and Trail Head.
In the Public Hearing section, the Diamond Bar City Clerk talked about the adoption of a resolution which will amend the City’s Conflict of Interest Code for designated City Personnel and rescind Resolution No. 2012-36 in its entirety. The Council motioned to approve this resolution with a 5-0 vote.
Finally, presentations were given on the following items, and the council took them in consideration:
- Diamond Bar Ride Program modifications and adoption of the updated program rules and regulations.
- Adoption of a Resolution approving the City of Diamond Bar Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), which will authorize the Mayor to sign the letter promulgation and direct staff to provide a copy of the approved plan to the State of California Office of Emergency Services.
After the Council sub-committee reports, meeting attendance reports, and council member comments, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. The next City Council meeting will take place on Sept. 16, at 6:30 p.m., at the AQMD/Government Center Auditorium, located at 21865 Copley Drive.
