HomeMy WebLinkAboutE.9 - Municipal Code UpdateMunicipal Code Update:
Ordinance to Repeal Chapters
of the City’s Municipal Code
October 8, 2024
Adrian R. Guerra, City Attorney
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City Council Goal #5
›“Engage in Proactive Communication”
–Provides current information regarding City policies
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Chapters to Repeal
›Title 2: Administration and Personnel
–Chapter 2.20 “Community Redevelopment Agency”
–Chapter 2.28 “Emergency Organization”
–Chapter 2.40 “Training of Law Enforcement Officers”
›Title 6: Animals
–Chapter 6.16 “Hogs”
–Chapter 6.24 “Livestock”
–Chapter 6.12 “Apiaries”
–Chapter 6.20 “Commercial Kennels”
–Chapter 6.28 “Riding Academies”
›Title 8: Health and Safety
–Chapter 8.16 “Aircraft Takeoff and Landings”
–Chapter 8.24 “Ambulances”,
–Chapter 8.72 “Abandoned Orchards”
›Title 9 Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
–Chapter 9.26 “Synthetic Drugs - Sale and Use Prohibited”
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Updating the Municipal Code is Necessary
›Chapters are no longer required following staff’s
analysis
›Superseding federal or state law
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Title 2: Administration and Personnel
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1978
Regulations
Adoption of Chapter 2.40:
Training of Law Enforcement
Officers
•Regulations for training
Today
• Law enforcement training
services provided by the San
Bernardino County Sherriff's
Department
Title 2: Administration and Personnel
1979
Regulations
Adoption of Chapter 2.20: Community Redevelopment Agency
•Developed a Community Redevelopment Agency
Adoption of Chapter 2.28: Emergency Organization
•Formed a disaster council in case of emergencies
Today
• There is no longer a Community Redevelopment Agency
•The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires the
City to follow the Incident Command System (ICS)
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Title 6: Animals
2003
Regulations
Chapter 6.12: Apiaries –keeping of bees/apiaries
Chapter 6.16: Hogs –activities of hog keeping
Chapter 6.20: Commercial Kennels –operation/control/management
Chapter 6.24: Livestock –livestock activities
Chapter 6.28: Riding Academies –activities of riding academies
Today
• Rural community Urbanized environment
•Contemporary urban setting and community standard
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Title 8: Health and Safety
1978
Regulations
Chapter 8.16: Aircraft Takeoffs and Landings
•Accounted for aircraft takeoffs and landing areas
Chapter 8.24: Ambulances
•Regulation of ambulances
Chapter 8.72: Abandoned Orchards
•Managed consequences of abandoned/neglected orchards
Today
• The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulates aircraft takeoff and landing
•No suitable locations within City limits for aircraft takeoff and landing
•The City is under the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County and the Inland
Counties Emergency Medical Agency (ICEMA)
•Change in the City’s character overall
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Title 9: Public Peace, Morals, and Welfare
2015
Regulations
Adoption of Chapter 9.26: Synthetic Drugs – Sale and Use
Prohibited
•Addressed the recreational use of synthetic drugs and legal
use stimulant products
Today
• Recreational use of synthetic drugs and legal use stimulant
products addressed by federal law
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Recommendation
›Introduce Ordinance Repealing Chapters 2.20 (Community Redevelopment Agency), Chapter 2.28 (Emergency Organization), and Chapter 2.40 (Training of Law Enforcement Officers) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel); Chapter 6.16 (Hogs), Chapter 6.24 (Livestock), Chapter 6.12 (Apiaries), Chapter 6.20 (Commercial Kennels), and Chapter 6.28 (Riding Academies) of Title 6 (Animals); Chapter 8.16 (Aircraft Takeoff and Landings), Chapter 8.24 (Ambulances), and Chapter 8.72 (Abandoned Orchards) of Title 8 (Health and Safety); and Chapter 9.26 (Synthetic Drugs - Sale and Use Prohibited) of Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare) of the City of Grand Terrace Municipal Code
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