03/13/1997FILE COPY
22795 Barton Road
Grand Terrace
43 California 92313-5295
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` Civic Center
(909) 824-6621
Fax (909) 783-7629
Fax (909) 783-2600
Byron R Matteson
Mayor
Dan Buchanan
Mayor Pro Tempore
Herman Hilkey
Jim Smgley
Lee Ann Garcia
Council Members
Thomas J Schwab
City Manager
March 13, 1997
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
Regular Meetings
2nd and 4th Thursday - 6:00 p m
Council Chambers
Grand Terrace Civic Center
22795 Barton Road
Grand Terrace, CA 92313-5295
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 13, 1997
GRAND TERRACE CIVIC CENTER 6 00 P M
22795 Barton Road
THE CITY OF GRANT? TERRACE COIWLIES WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
ACT OF 1990. IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE. IN THIS MEETING,
t PLEASE CALL THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT (909) 824-6621 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO
THE MEETING
* Call to Order -
* Invocation -
* Pledge of Allegiance -
* Roll Call -
AGENDA ITEMS
STAFF
COUNCIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
ACTION
CONVENE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Approval of 02-27-97 Minutes
Approve
2 Approval of Check Register CRA031397
Approve
3 CLOSED SESSION - Real Estate Negotiation
(22312 Kentfield and 22113 Raven)
ADJOURN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1 Items to Delete
2 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A Commendation - Terrace View Blue Ribbon School
Nomination
B Proclamation - National Community Development Week -
March 24 - 30, 1997
C Proclamation - National Vicitim's Week - April 13 - 19,
1997
3 CONSENT CALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be
routine and noncontroversial. They will be acted upon by
the Council at one time without discussion. Any Council
Member, Staff Member, or Citizen may request removal of
an item from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
1 Approve
A Approve Check Register No 031397
PENDING C R A APPROVAL
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
1 ' o 1 i ►_ a 11►1 Jl-�
REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 279 1997
A regular meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency, City of Grand Terrace, was held
in the Council Chambers, Grand Terrace Civic Center, 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace,
California, on February 27, 1997, at 6 00 p m
PRESENT: Dan Buchanan, Vice -Chairman
Herman Hilkey, Agency Member
Jim Singley, Agency Member
Tom Schwab, Executive Director
John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager
Brenda Stanfill, Agency Secretary
Bernard Simon, Finance Director
Virgil Barham, Building and Safety Director
Lt Sheree Stewart, She riff s Department
ABSENT: Byron Matteson, Chairman
Lee Ann Garcia, Agency Member
Pauma Materassi, Community Development Director
John Harper, City Attorney
APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 13. 1997 CRA MINUTES
CRA-97-07 MOTION BY AGENCY MEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY AGENCY
MEMBER EMKEY, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (CHAHRMAN MATTESON AND
AGENCY MEMBER GARCIA WERE ABSENT), to approve the February 13,
1997 CRA Minutes
APPROVAL OF CHECK REGISTER NO, CRA022797
CRA-97-08 MOTION BY AGENCY MEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY AGENCY
MEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (CHAIRMAN MATTESON AND
AGENCY MEMBER GARCIA WERE ABSENT), to approve Check Register
No CRA022797
Vice -Chairman Buchanan adjourned the Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting at 6 05
pm
SECRETARY of the Community Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Grand Terrace
CHAIRMAN of the Community Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Grand Terrace C N A AGENDA t1 EM N09
PENDING',- IA APPROVAL PA"'
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
DATE- MARCH 13, 1997 CHECK REGISTER NO: 031397
OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF:____ _ ___ MARCH 13,1997
D_HE.DK.NO. VENDOR QE GMTION
P11705
MARVIN DUNLAP
FACADE PAINTING, TERRACE TOWN CENTER SIGN
20000
P11706
CAPRI ESCROW
DEPOSIT TO PURCHASE PROPERTY AT 21920
GRAND TERRACE ROAD
1,00000
P11707
RAUL COLUNGA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INTERN
61230
P11715
GRAND TERRACE REAL ESTATE
DEPOSIT TO PURCHASE PROPERTY AT 22141
RAVEN WAY
1,00000
37657
A-AVIS PLUMBING
PLUMBING SERVICE, 22832 PALM
22000
37660
ANTIMITE
TERMITE INSPECTION, 22312 KENTFIELD
3500
37662
VIRGIL BARHAM
AUTO ALLOWANCE FOR MARCH, 1997
13750
37670
DRUG ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM
LAWN SERVICE FOR 22832 PALM
9500
37672
ELITE CONSTRUCTION
PROGRESS PAYMENT FOR REHABILITATION
AT 22312 KENTFIELD
2,25000
37677
FIRST TRUST OF CALIFORNIA
PAYMENT FOR 1991 BOND ISSUE, MARCH, 1997
24,592 29
37688
PACIFIC BELL
PHONE FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION BLDG
3697
37691
PETTY CASH
REIMBURSE PETTY CASH
4393
37697
DAVID SMITH SIGN COMPANY
SIGNS "SOLD" FOR REHABILITATION PROGRAM
1347
37698
SOUTHERN CA EDISON COMPANY
ELECTRIC FOR HOMES UNDER REHABILITATION
877
37706
WELKER ELECTRIC SIGN COMPANY
INSTALL SIGN, TERRACE TOWN CENTER
6560
37708
YOSEMITE WATERS
BOTTLED WATER FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION
BUILDING
25 60
TOTAL
30,336 43
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1� _IDING CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
DATE: MARCH 13, 1997 _ _ _
OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF:
_ _ _ -CHECK REGISTER NO:---
MARCH 13,1997
031397 _
MOK M
VENDOR
DEICw- MoN
AMQUIRZ
P11701
SO CA CHAPTER,URISA
REGISTRATION, CONFERENCE, CRIME PREVENTION
9500
P11702
SOUTHERN CA GAS COMPANY
CASH PAYMENTS FOR 2/21/97
27781
P11703
COMCAST CABLEVISION
CASH PAYMENTS FOR 2/21/97
11229
P11704
CHARLES COOK
BIRTHDAY BONUS
5000
P11705
MARVIN DUNLAP
FACADE PAINTING, TERRACE TOWN CENTER SIGN
20000
P11708
SOUTHERN CA GAS COMPANY
CASH PAYMENTS FOR 2/25/97
80068
P11709
COMCAST CABLEVISION
CASH PAYMENTS FOR 2/25/97
13189
P11710
NAIL ASSOC CHILD CARE
REGISTRATION FOR CONFERENCE, CHILD CARE
22300
P11711
POSTMASTER-COLTON
POSTAGE FOR CITY NEWSLETTER/REC BROCHURES
51608
P11712
ADRIANE GORDEN
PAYROLL ADVANCE
42320
P11713
SOUTHERN CA GAS COMPANY
CASH PAYMENTS FOR 2/27/97
89704
P11714
COMCAST CABLEVISION
CASH PAYMENTS FOR 2/27/97
26599
P11716
BRENDA STANFILL
REIMBURSEMENT FOR PLAQUE/ENGRAVING
5173
P11717
WEARGUARD WORK CLOTHES
SHIRTS/JACKETS FOR RECREATION, BUILDING & SAFETY,
0
AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
71971
C
P11718
SOUTHERN CA GAS COMPANY
CASH PAYMENTS FOR 3/4/97
1.11872
n
P11719
COMCAST CABLEVISION
CASH PAYMENTS FOR 3/4/97
42120
ro
P11720
VISA
LEAGUE OF CA CITIES CONFERENCES, COMPUSERVE
SERVICES, COMPUTER REPAIRS, FUEL FOR CITY VEHICLE,
SMOG CHECK CITY VEHICLE, AND SCJPIA MEETING
1,42112
37658
ADDINGTON ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING SERVICES, FEB 1997
1,205 00
37659
ADVANTAGE BUSINESS FORMS
PRINT CITY NEWSLETTER/BROCHURE
3.60639
37661
AT & T
PHONES FOR CITY OWNED FACILITIES
7576
3
37662
VIRGIL BARHAM
AUTO ALLOWANCE FOR MARCH, 1997
11250
37663
CA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
LABOR LAW POSTERS
3281
r 37664
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
FINGERPRINT CHECK, CHILD CARE
6700
PAGE 3
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
DATE MARCH 31, 1997
OUTSTANDING DEMANDS AS OF:
OHEDKNO.. VENDOR
37691
PETTY CASH
37692
PETTY CASH
37693
PRESS ENTERPRISE
37694
RICHARD ROLLINS
37695
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
37696
SIGNAL MAINTENANCE, INC
37698
SOUTHERN CA EDISON COMPANY
37699
THE SUN
37700
THE SUN
37701
SYSCO
37702
TEXACO REFINING/MARKETING
37703
MICHAEL TODD
37704
TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES, INC
37705
STEPHENIE WADE
37706
WELKERS ELECTRIC SIGN COMPANY
37707
XEROX CORPORATION
37708
YOSEMITE WATERS
MARCH 13,1997
DESPOU"ILON
CHECK REGISTER NO 031397
AMOUNT
REIMBURSE GENERAL PETTY CASH -FINANCE
14150
REIMBURSE PETTY CASH -CHILD CARE
30684
AD- RECREATION INSTRUCTOR
9944
OPEN/CLOSE TERRACE HILLS PARK, FEB 1997
19500
LAW ENFORCEMENT/CRIME PREVENTION OFFICER FOR
MARCH, 1997
88,292 00
SIGNAL MAINTENANCE FOR JAN 1997 AND SIGNAL REPAIR
58598
ELECTRIC FOR PICO PARK AND ONE SIGNAL
1.63481
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
10016
SUBSCRIPTION (1 YEAR) CIVIC CENTER
12607
FOOD FOR CHILD CARE
54832
FUEL FOR CITY OWNED VEHICLES
14938
OPEN/CLOSE PICO PARK JAN & FEB, 1997
35250
SAFETY VESTS, MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
3664
REFUND, PARKING CITATION
2500
INSTALL SIGN, TERRACE TOWN CENTER
6560
MAINTENANCE/USAGE, XEROX COPIER
17122
BOTTLED WATER FOR CITY OWNED FACILITIES
22715
PAYROLL FOR FEBRUARY, 1997
118 596.59
TOTAL
240,923 36
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE PENDING CITY
CITY COUNCEL MUMTES COUNCIL APPROVAL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - FEBRUARY 27, 1997
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace was called to order in the
Council Chambers, Grand Terrace Civic Center, 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California,
on February 27, 1997 at 6 00 p m
PRESENT: Dan Buchanan, Mayor Pro Tem
Herman Hilkey, Councilmember
Jim Smgley, Councilmember
Tom Schwab, City Manager
John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager
Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk
Bernard Simon, Finance Director
Virgil Barham, Building and Safety Director
Lt. Sheree Stewart, Sheriff's Department
ABSENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor
Lee Ann Garcia, Councilmember
Patrzzia Materassi, Community Development Director
John Harper, City Attorney
The meeting was opened with invocation by Pastor Salim Elias, Azure Hills Seventh-Day
Adventist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Herman Hilkey
ITEMS TO DELETE
3E Conditional Encroachment Agreement - Salinas
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2A Recycling Family of the Month - January 1997
Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan announced that Mr Matthew Mitchell and family are the
recipients of the recycling family of the month award for the month of January 1997 and
of the local merchant gift certificates from Sub -Depot, Grand Heritage Cleaners, and
Verlee's Pets
Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan announced that Lt Sheree Stewart has been promoted to
Captain and stated that she will be transferred out of Grand Terrace He congratulated
her and presented her with a plaque for outstanding service as Lieutenant in the City of
Grand Terrace.
Captain Tom Denham, Sheriff's Department, announced that Lt Mike Howell will be
joining Central Station and will be in charge of the contract for the City of Grand
Terrace He expressed his confidence that he will do an outstanding job and assured the
City that they will continue to receive the outstanding service from the Shenff s
Department that they always have - COUNC,L AGENDA rmM #3D
Council Mmutes
February 27, 1997
Page 3
Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan, reported that he attended the celebration at Terrace View
Elementary School for their nomination as a "Blue Ribbon School" along with
Congressman Brown and several other visiting dignitaries The celebration included a
presentation given by America Sings He was able to tour classes and observe some of
the things that they are doing to cope with the mandates of class size reduction The
school is currently constructing a few new class rooms He also reported that he
attended a dedication dinner put on by Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church to celebrate
the opening of their new building which includes class rooms He expressed his
satisfaction with the emphasis on the educational opportunities for the children in our
community He reported that he attended a Chamber of Commerce mixer at Cal West
Consulting He feels that the mixers are beneficial to the business community and is
pleased that the Chamber has begun doing them again He introduced Tammy Johnson,
Mayor Matteson's daughter who was in the audience
Tammy Johnson, Mayor Matteson's daughter, reported that the Mayor is recovering well
from a mild stroke and he is expected to be back as soon as he is able
Councilmember Singley, reported that he also attended the Chamber of Commerce's
mixer and felt that it was very interesting
Councilmember Hilkey, reported that he also attended the Blue Ribbon ceremony at
Terrace View Elementary School along with several representatives from local
organizations He reported that the Grand Terrace Min Ducks Hockey Team won their
first game He stated that our thoughts and prayers go out to Mayor Matteson
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan adjourned the City Council Meeting at 6 15 p m , until the next
Regular CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, March 13, 1997
at600pm
CITY CLERK of the City of Grand
Terrace
MAYOR of the City of Grand Terrace
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CRA ITEM ( )
AGENDA rrEM
SUBJECT
COUNCIL ITEM (X) MEETING DATE: March 13. 1997
SELECTION OF CITY AUDITOR FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-97, 1997-98,
1998-99
FUNDING REQUIRED XX
NO FUNDING REQUIRED
Staff presents an audited financial report each year to the City Council In addition, audited
financial reports are required by the State Controller, County of San Bernardino, Califorma
Department of Housing and Community Development, South Coast Air Quality District and the
trustee and insurer of each of our bond issues
Periodically staff will go out to bid for continuing audit and financial services to insure that the
cost and service level performed for the City and CRA is competitive to that of the cost and level
of service available on the open market
In January 1997, twenty one accounting firms were sent a request for proposal for auditing
services (RFP) for the City of Grand Terrace and the CRA. The proposal was to include three
years of services beginning with the FY 96-97 audit and should include
1) Audit of the books and records of the City and CRA
2) Annual financial reports for the City and CRA
3) Single audit requirements, (if required)
4) CRA compliance audit
5) Management Letter
6) Any other legal reporting requirements
By February 27, 1997, the City received eight responses from those firms solicited All firms
responding are highly regarded and are fully qualified and capable to do the job required
Accounting firms were asked to submit a bid that was capped with a "Not to Exceed" amount to
the City and CRA.
Each firm submitted a proposed cost to the City based on a) the mix of firm personnel to
complete the job, and b) the estimated hours that the firm believes that it would take to complete
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM #�1i�
City of Grand Terrace
Responses to Auditor RFP - February 27,1997
1 Vavnnek,Tnne, Day & Co
2 Perry M Henderson, CPA
3 Rogers,Anderson,Malody & Scott
4 Lance Soil i Lunghard
5 Moreland & Associates
6 Thomas, Bigbie & Smith
7 McGladrey & Pullen, LLP
8 Conrad & Associates, LLP
1 Vavnnek,Tnne, Day & Co
2 Perry M Henderson, CPA
3 Rogem,Anderson,Malody & Scott
4 Lance Soil & Lunghard
5 Moreland & Associates
6 Thomas, Bigbie & Smith
7 McGladrey & Pullen, LLP
8 Conrad & Associates, LLP
Did Auditor Did Auditor Did Auditor
®mmint Oct at
"NOT TO EXCEED
AMOUNT"
Receive
review
visit City &
Total
Type of
info /scat
pnor year
inspect
BID
BID
BID
Max Cost
Location
EM
page
Fin/Stmts ?
records?
FY96-97
EY97-9$
EY9$-99
Ih Yrs.
Ontario
Regional
Yes
Yes
No
$11,610
$12,050
$12,550
$369210
Redlands
Local
Yes
Yes
Yes
$13,500
$13,135
$13,450
$40,085
San Bernardino
Local
Yes
No
No
$13,560
$13,560
$14,365
--$41,485
Brea
Local
Yes
Yes
No
$13,930
$14,354
$14,779
$43,063
Newport Beach
Regional
Yes
Yes
Yes
$14,000
$14,500
$15,000
$43,500
Riverside
Local
Yes
Yes
Yes
$13,000
$16,000
$16,000
$45,000
San Bernardino
National
Yes
No
No
$14,500
$18,900
$19,845
$53,245
Newport Beach
Local
Yes
Yes
Yes
$18,750
$19,313
$19,893
$67,956
2\
Degree
neoFESSMAL
KSL Hour
Average
°% Prof
°% Prof
°% Prof
°% Prof
°% Prof
of City
to comPi c.
Cost/Hour
Hours
Hours
Hours
Hours
Hours
Staff time
FY96-97
FY96-97
Partner
Manager
Senior
Staff Acct
IQW
N�
163
$71 23
28 8°%
4 9°%
39 9°%
26 4°%
100 0°%
some
125
$112 50
46 7°%
0 0°%
53 3°%
0 0°%
100 0°%
some
213
$63 66
11 7°%
3.8°%
37 6°%
46 9°%
100 0°%
some
225
$61 91
8 4°%
16 2%
12 2%
63.1%
100 0°%
minimal
264
$53 03
5 3°%
15 2°%
45 5°%
341 °%
100 0°%
some
283
$45 94
8 8°%
31 8°%
2 8%
56 5°%
100 0°%
some
280
$51 79
10 9°%
17 2°%
32 8°%
391 %
100 0%
some
375
$50 00
14 9°%
0 0°%
451°%
40 0°%
100 0°%
minimal
1\
1\ Estimated Hours are generally the same all three years
2WII bids assume at the very least that City will be subject to OMB Circular A-128 for FY 96-97
t
AUDITOR RFP LIST- (CONTINUED)
11
Crabtree, Karlen & Arzoo
NO RESPONSE
Riverside, CA
J Michael Tweedle, Partner
12
Decauwer & Butler
NO RESPONSE
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Dennis Decauwer, Partner
13
Perry M Henderson, CPA
SUBMITTED BID
Redlands, CA
14
Fredrick Reiss & Company
NO RESPONSE
San Bernardino, CA
Ray Ashworth, CPA
15
Miers & Miers, CPA's
NO RESPONSE
Bastow, CA
Jeffrey D Miers, CPA
16
Moreland & Associates
SUBMITTED BID
Newport Beach, CA
Michael Moreland, Partner
17
Capncci & Larson
NO RESPONSE
Santa Ana, CA
Guy M Caponci, Partner
18
Conrad & Associates, LLP
SUBMITTED BID
Irvine, CA
Ken Al-Iman, Partner
19
Diehl, Evans & CO
DECLINED TO BID
Irvine, CA
Michael Ludin, Partner
20
KPMG Peat Marwick
DECLINED TO BID
Costa Mesa, CA
Margaret Jean Mcbride, Govt Svcs
21
Lance Soll & Lunghard, CPA's
SUBMITTED BID
Whittier, CA
Donald Parker, CPA
AUDITOR RFP LIST
Staff Report
CRA ITEM( ) COUNCIL ITEM (xc) MEETING DATE March 13, 1997
SUBJECT RESOLUTION AMENDING THE DESIGNATED LOCATIONS FOR POSTING
PUBLIC NOTICES
The City is required to post public notices in three designated locations within the City The three
locations presently are 1) Civic Center 2) Grand Terrace Branch Library 3) Mail Mart
A conflict has occurred at Mail Mart and staff is recommending that Council designate the Senior
Center as the third location We feel that this change will benefit the community due to the high level
of participation at that location
STAFF RECOMMENDS COUNCIL
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE AMENDING THE
DESIGNATED LOCATIONS FOR POSTING PUBLIC NOTICES
COUNCIL AG€ND/pfMAAl6
Community Development
Department
STAFF REPORT
CRA ITEM O COUNCIL ITEM (X) MEETING DATE: MARCH 13,1997
FUNDING REQUIRED
SUBJECT:
RECOMMENDATION -
NO FUNDING REQUIRED X
Exchange of General Plan Task Force Roles of Council
Members Herman Hilkey and LeeAnn Garcia
Approval
Background:
Council member Herman Hilkey has been the City Council representative on the General Plan
Task Force since its inception
.� Council member LeeAnn Garcia represented the Planning Commission on the General Plan Task
Force during her tenure with the Planning Commission, and was selected by City Council to
serve as alternate at the time she was appointed to City Council in 1996
Council members Hilkey and Garcia have agreed they would like to reverse roles for all future
work on the General Plan Task Force It is proposed that Council member Garcia now assume
the position of City Council representative to the Task Force and Council member Hilkey will
assume the alternate position.
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Staff Report
CRA ITEM ( ) COUNCIL ITEM (XX) MEETING DATE March 13, 1997
SUBJECT CDBG: ALLOCATION OF UNPROGRAMMED FUNDS 97-98
FUNDING REQUIRED XX
DISCUSSION:
At the February 13, 1997 meeting, the City Council granted an allocation of $41,000 in
CDBG projects for the 1997-98 Funding Year This amount exceeded our grant allocation
of $37,000 by $4,000 The City presently has an "Un-Programmed" balance of
unexpended CDBG Grant Funds from previous years of $94,036 00 on account with the
County of San Bernardino
The County of San Bernardino Department of Economic and Community Development
requires that the City Council make a formal allocation of Un-Programmed Funds to cover
the balance for the upcoming year The $4,000 reduction will leave a balance of
$90,036 00
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve an allocation of $4,000 from the "Un-Programmed" City of
Grand Terrace CDBG Fund Balance presently on account with the County of San
Bernardino
FISCAL IMPACT:
A $4,000 reduction in the existing un-programmed fund balance of $94,036 00 leaving a
balance of $90,036 00
COUNCIL AGENDA I4EM �%N
City Manager's Department
STAFF REPORT
CRA ITEM ( ) COUNCIL ITEM (XX) MEETING DATE March 13, 1997
SUBJECT PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SALE AND DISCHARGE
OF FIREWORKS
FUNDING REQUIRED
NO FUNDING REQUIRED XX
At the City Council meeting on February 13, Council directed staff to draft and place a fireworks
Ordinance before the City Council for consideration
- This action was requested by Grand Terrace Little League and Soccer Club for the purpose of
using fireworks sales as a fundraising source for those organizations The Ordinance is written
to allow a maximum of two sales permits limited to youth sports organizations with a minimum
membership of 250 participants The Ordinance has the option written into it to limit this to a
one-year Ordinance, which will sunset on June 30, 1998, unless extended by the City Council by
a subsequent Ordinance or amendment
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING ADOPTING AN
ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SALE AND DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS.
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COUNCIL AGENDA mm#A
ORDINANCE NO.
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Section 4: Licenses - Notioa of Granting or Rejection - Applicants for any such license
shall be notified by the City Clerk's office by April 15th of the granting or rejection of such
application for a license.
Section S: Ucense -Prerequisites to Issuance - The following qualifications must be met
by each applicant for a license issued under this chapter
A No license shall be issued to any person, firm or corporation except nonprofit
associations or corporations organized primarily for youth sports
{ B Each such organisation must have its principal and permanent meeting place in the
corporate limits of the City and must have been organized and established in the
City's corporate limits for a minimum of one year continuously preceding the filing
of the application for the license, and must have a bona fide membership of at least
two hundred fifty members
C No organization may receive more than one license for fireworks sale during any
one calendar year One license may be issued to two or more qualifying applicants
as a joint venture The maximum number of licenses which may be issued pursuant
to this chapter during any one calendar year shall not exceed two licenses
D If the number of applications exceed the number of licenses to be issued, the
licensees during the preceding year shall have fast priority for the available
licenses A licensee shall retain its priority from year to year only so long as the
licensee continues to represent each and all of the participating organizations which
operated under the license during the preceding year. Each participating
organization shall be deemed to be a co-hcensee and joint venturer with the licensee
claiming first priority and shall have the same duties and liabilities under the
hcense. Any change in organizations within the joint venture shall constitute a
change causing that joint venture to lose its priority If there are any additional
licenses available after priority organisations have been considered, such additional
licenses shall be granted by a drawing supervised by the City Clerk Any prior
licensee, the license of which has been suspended under the provisions of Section
6, shall lose its priority, and shall be eligible for a license only upon satisfying the
Fire Chief that suitable arrangements have been made to preclude future violations
If the Fire Chief certifies his satisfaction, such licensee shall be permitted to
compete with other additional applicants for such additional licenses as may be
available through the drawing
Section 6: Su=nsion of License - Apueal Procedure
A The Fire Chief or his designee shall be authorized to suspend immediately and
without notice or formal hearing the license of any hcensee which violates any rule,
regulation or ordinance while operating or preparing to operate a fireworks stand
during or immediately preceding any period of sale If the Fire Chief or his
designee establishes that a violation has occurred too late to suspend the license
during the period of sale, he shall have power to suspend the licensee from future
licenses, and to suspend the priority of the licensee for any such violation found to
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E. Each stand shall be provided with two two -and -one-half gallon soda -and -acid or
water pressure type fire extinguishers, underwriter approved, in good working
order and easily accessible for use in case of fire
Section 9: General Requirements for Licensees
A All weeds and combustible material shall be cleared from the location of the stand
including a distance of at least twenty feet surrounding the stand
B. "No Smoking" signs shall be prominently displayed on the fireworks stand
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C Each stand must have an adult in attendance and in charge thereof while fireworks
are stored therein Sleeping or remaining in the stand after close of business each
day is forbidden
D The sale of fireworks shall not begin before twelve noon on the 28th day of June
and shall not continue after twelve midnight on the 5th day of July
E All unsold stock and accompanying litter shall be removed from the location by five
p m. on the 6th day of July
- F. The fireworks strand shall be removed from the temporary location by twelve noon
on the 8th day of July, and all accompanying litter shall be cleared from the
location by said time and date
Section 10: i cease Fee and Land Use Apphcaton Fee - The license fee for the selling
of fireworks within the City shall be eighty-three dollars ($50 plus $33) per year per stand,
which fee must be paid at the time application for a stand is filed with the Communtiy
Development Department.
Section 11: Temporary Sales Tax Permit Required - Organizations licensed for the
selling of fireworks are required to obtain a temporary sales tax permit from the San Bernardino
office of the State Board of Equalization
Section 12: DIVI y of Lim and Sales Tax Permit - The license to sell fireworks and
temporary sales tax permit shall be displayed in a prominent place in the fireworks stand
Section 13: Permissible Locations for Dischame
A The use of fireworks in the City shall be limited to private property No fireworks
shall be discharged on public, semipublic or private open areas such as parking
lots, vacant properties, in a public street right-of-way or public parks
Section 14: Prohibition on Desch= - It is unlawful for any person to ignite, explode,
project, or otherwise fire or use, any fireworks, or permit the ignition, explosion or projection
thereof, upon or over or onto the property of another without his consent, or to ignite, explode,
project, or otherwise fire or make use of, any fireworks within ten feet of any resident dwelling
or other structure used as a place of habitation by human beings