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03/22/2001 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 22, 2001 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 March 22, 2001, at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Dan Buchanan, Mayor Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem Herman Hilkey, Councilmember Don Larkin, Councilmember Maryetta Ferr6, Councilmember Tom Schwab, City Manager John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk Larry Ronnow,Finance Director Patrizia Materassi, Community and Economic Development Director Lt. Rick Carr, Sheriff's Department ABSENT: Jerry Glander, Building&Safety Director John Harper, City Attorney The meeting was opened with invocation by Mayor Pro Tem. Lee Ann Garcia, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Don Larkin. ITEM TO ADD TO THE AGENDA CC-2001-29 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA,CARRIED 4-0-1-0(COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY WAS ABSENT),to add item 9B. Potential Litigation Grand Terrace vs. Spring Mountain Ranch to the agenda. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2A. Woman's Club Presentation of Defibrillator to Fire Department Pat Nix,President of the Grand Terrace Woman's Club,2173 Country Club Lane,presented the Fire Department with a defibrillator that was purchased with a donation by a member of the Woman's Club. She indicated that the$2,222.92 that they have left in their treasury that was earmarked for a defibrillator will be given to the Fire Department for use of other medical and emergency equipment that they may need. She thanked the residents of Grand Terrace that participated in the project. Council Minutes March 22,2001 Page 2 Cavtain John Lansing,Grand Terrace Fire Department,thanked the Grand Terrace Woman's Club for their tremendous support of the safety of the community. He thanked the anonymous member of the Club that was so generous to donate the funds for the defibrillator. He indicated that the money that they have donated will go toward the Grand Terrace Fire and Rescue Association to purchase rescue equipment for the station. He expressed his appreciation to the community for their support. He thanked City Manager Schwab for all of his help and support 2B. Proclamation - Alzheimer's Association 8'Annual "Memory Walk" Councilmember Ferre read a proclamation supporting the 8`'' Annual Alzheimer's Association "Memory Walk" awareness and fundraiser to be held October 7, 2001 in Redlands California. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-2001-30 MOTION BYCOUNCILMEM3ERLARKIN,SECOND BYCOUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following consent calendar items: 3A. Approval of Check Register No. CO106 3B. Ratify 03-22-01 CRA Action 3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 3D. Approval of 02-27-2001 and 03-08-2001 Minutes 3E. Reject Liability Claim GTLC-01-03 (Paul Courville Trucking) PUBLIC COMMENT Jeep Malone,President Empire Pageants,indicated that he would like to bring back the Miss Grand Terrace Pageant on May 19,2001 at the Lion's Community Center. He gave a brief presentation on his pageants and how they work. He indicated that there are several representatives from the association in the audience that would like to talk to the Council. Shannon Larkin, representing the High Desert, indicated that she has participated in several of the high desert pageants and feels that the pageants are a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and that it is a good experience. She thanked the Council for considering bringing back the Grand Terrace Pageant. Shawna Fore, Miss Teen Young Desert Empire, indicated that there is a lot of community service work involved with the pageants and feels that it is a wonderful opportunity. Christina Welsche, Young Miss Inland Empire, she indicated that she has had the opportunity to participate in many of the Empire Pageants. She feels that it is a great opportunity and a good Council Minutes March 22,2001 Page 3 experience. Jeep Malone, indicated that there is a City Coordinator that participates and he introduced Nicole Russel from the City of Corona. Nicole Russel,indicated that it is great honor to participate in the Empire Pageants. She introduced the members of the Corona Court who each spoke on behalf of and in support of Empire Pageants. Jeep Malone, stated that he has been producing pageants for years and indicated that he is looking forward to playing a major role in bringing back Miss Grand Terrace. Councilmember Larkin,indicated that a Miss Grand Terrace Pageant would be a great opportunity for the young ladies in the community. Councilmember Hilkey,indicated that all of the young ladies did very well this evening. Jeep Malone,indicated that he is requesting the participation of the City and the Chamber and that the Queens will be used and be a welcomed part of the community. Empire Pageants funds the pageants entirely. NEW BUSINESS 8D. Dedication Requirements for Proposed Garage for Jefferey McConnell, 21758 Walnut Avenue Jefferey McConnell, 21758 Walnut Avenue, expressed his frustration with the City's Municipal Code and the financial requirements that it imposes. He requested that the Council amend the Municipal Code to eliminate the restraints. He indicated that he does not wish to dedicate Maple Avenue to the City. CC-2001-31 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMEER HILKEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA,CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN VOTED NO),to require the offer of dedication prior to the issuance of a building permit, execute the dedication along Maple Avenue and only hold the offer of dedication for Walnut Avenue until such time as improvements are made to the entire neighborhood and that the street improvements or any requirement on the part of the property owner to pay for future improvements be waived. ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports Council Minutes March 22,2001 Page 4 1. Crime Prevention Committee a. Minutes of February 12, 2001 CC-2001-32 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the February 12, 2001 Minutes of the Crime Prevention Committee. COUNCIL REPORTS Mavor Pro Tern Garcia,thanked the Woman's Club for their outstanding fundraising efforts and to the anonymous member for the donation of the money for the purchase of a defibrillator. She questioned whether or not there was going to be a Easter Egg Hunt this year. Assistant City Manager Donlevv,responded that he is unsure and that he would look into it. Mavor Pro Tern Garcia, requested an update on the fence at the Rite Aide site. Citv Manager Schwab, indicated that a proposal has been sent to the developer and recommended that they put up a permanent wooden fence and then to grade the property. The City has offered to do the work with some type of lien or security on the property. We have not heard back from the developer at this time. Mavor Pro Tern Garcia,reported that the line up time for the Grand Terrace Days Parade will be at 8:00 a.m. on June 2, 2001. She reminded everyone of the Opening Ceremonies for Little League. She thanked Community and Economic Development Director Patrizia Materassi and Planner John Lampe for the outstanding job that they have done in coordinating the presentations at the Riverside County Planning Commission. She attended some of the Grand Openings that were held in town. There are some great local businesses. She questioned who is responsible for the property where individuals are parking their cars for sale. She requested that staff work on getting some energy conservation articles from Edison in the newsletter for the upcoming summer months. Assistant Citv Manager Donlevv, responded that he needs to meet with the City of Colton to determine who is responsible for that piece of property. He stated that signs need to be posted and notices need to be placed on the vehicles indicating that the sale of vehicles on that property is not allowed. Councilmember Ferre,suggested that Grand Terrace work with the City of Colton to possibly landscape that piece of property jointly, which would eliminate the possibility of people parking their vehicles for sale. Council Minutes March 22,2001 Page 5 Councilmember Hilkev,reported that Blue Mountain Coffee House has closed. He feels that the intersection is now the blight of the town. He expressed his concern in the direction arid leadership from the Chamber of Commerce and the City that is not happening with the businesses. He reported that Omnitrans is going to start a shuttle in town sometime in January. It will make a fixed pass through most of the north side of Grand Terrace down through the Cooley Ranch area and over to Loma Linda Academy,Loma Linda Hospital,VA Hospital and come back and the rest of the day it will be available for calls similar to dial-a- ride. SANBAG had a meeting with the North/South Corridor group, Dennis Hannsberger is doing a wonderful job of protecting Grand Terrace and its traffic issues. He has set up a meeting with Riverside County Supervisor Tom Mullins,Eric Haley,General Manager with RCTC, Ty Schuiling from SANBAG and Norm King from SANBAG and they are now coordinating the 215 improvements between San Bernardino and Riverside. Once the environmental report comes out development should follow quickly. He indicated that the North/South Corridor group is looking at alternatives to improve transportation between Moreno Valley, Riverside and San Bernardino. They have commissioned a million dollar study. There arel I alternative routes that they looked at. Route 1, Route 2, Route 4 and Route 6 are the only ones that they are considering. Councilmember Larkin,thanked the Woman's Club and commended them on the work that they do to support the community. The Miss Grand Terrace Pageant will be on May 19, 2001 at the Grand Terrace Lions Community Center. It will be broken up into age groups 12 and under-baby,pixie,toddler and then Over 12-Young,Teen and Miss. He would like to see involvement from previous Miss Grand Terrace Courts. Anyone interested should contact Empire Pageants at 360-9087. He requested that the information be place on channel 3. He reported that Riverside Highland Water Co. held their annual stockholders meeting this morning. He indicated that through the adopt-a-school program, Riverside Highland Water Co.has adopted Terrace View Elementary School and they had students at the meeting with their science projects. They held an election for three of the Directors. He congratulated Robert Best and Gale Drews that were re-elected and indicated that he was also re-elected. He reported that 15 years ago 60%of the water was used for irrigation and today it is less than 20%and is continually going down. 15 years ago 39.1%of the water generated was unaccounted for,for domestic use. It is now 3.4%. In the last 15 years 55%of the pipes have been replaced and 1 reservoir has been refurbished and 2 new reservoirs have been built. They are working continually to improve the system and they have a 15 year capital improvement plan to ensure that the system has the capabilities to meet all the needs. All of the wells currently meet or exceed health standards. There was a peak in August of 4,305 gals/min; there is a capacity of 15,720 gals/min capacity which covers all of the current demands and future demands. For the ninth straight year there will be no rate increase. He suggested that residents that see a significant increase in their bill, contact Riverside Highland Water Co. to request a water audit. Councilmember Ferre,reported that she attended the annual Riverside Highland Water Co. Council Minutes March 22,2001 Page 6 meeting. She feels that Riverside Highland Water Co. and Terrace View Elementary School has a good partnership. The adopt-a-school relationship between Riverside Highland Water Co. and Terrace View Elementary School has been recognized by the State as an exemplary adopt-a-school project. She had an informative tour with Lt. Carr of the Glen Helen Program,West Valley Detention Center,Rialto Air Port and the Sheriff's Headquarters. She thanked Lt. Carr for the tour and feels that the City of Grand Terrace is in good hands. Mavor Buchanan, expressed his satisfaction with Lt. Carr and feels that he does a great job of working with the community and with staff. He reported that he attended the Beauty Gallery Grand Opening and that they did a great job. He reported that Little League Opening Ceremonies will be held on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Pico Park. The Sheriff's Helicopter will deliver him to the field to throw out the first pitch of the season. He indicated that rolling blackouts have more effects on businesses and residents than just no power. There is not going to be new power sources on line by the time summer rolls around,the only thing that we can do and have to do is to conserve our electrical usage. PUBLIC HEARING-None UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7A. Neighborhood Traffic Management and Calming Program: Policy and Procedures CC-2001-33 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRE, CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the establishment of a Traffic Committee and direct staff to present a resolution including goals, duties and membership; adopt a Resolution Establishing a Policy for Neighborhood Traffic Management and Calming Program for Residential Public Street, and approve the Neighborhood Traffic Management and Calming Program Handbook for use by staff in informing residents regarding the City's Program and Policy. NEW BUSINESS 8A. Measure "I"Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) CC-2001-34 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRE,CARRIED 5-0,to approve a Resolution adopting the Measure"I"Five-Year Capital Improvement Program. 8B. Budget Hearing Dates for FY 2001-2002 Preliminary Budget It was the consensus of the Council to agendize Upcoming Budget Priority Setting for the second meeting in April and direct staff to provide a summary of Council's priority and a list, Council Minutes March 22,2001 Page 7 of staff priorities to combine and prioritize. It was the consensus of the Council to schedule a Budget Hearing for FY 2001-2002 Preliminary Budget on May 23, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. 8C. Memorandum of Understanding Between the Foundation for California State University, San Bernardino and the City of Grand Terrace CC-2001-35 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRE, CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Foundation for California State University, San Bernardino and the City of Grand Terrace and to designate City Manager Tom Schwab as the staff liaison and to the Advisory Board. CLOSED SESSION 9A. City Manager's Annual Performance Evaluation Mayor Buchanan indicated that the Council met in Closed Session to discuss the City Manager's Annual Performance Evaluation and that there was no reportable action. 9B. Potential Litigation- Spring Mountain Ranch Mayor Buchanan indicated that he would be abstaining from item 9B. Potential litigation- Spring Mountain Ranch. Mayor Pro Tern Garcia announced that the Council met in Closed Session to discuss Potential Litigation - Spring Mountain Ranch and there was no reportable action. ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Buchanan adjourned the City Council Meeting at 11:20 p.m., until the next CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. � 644"V.&Pe , CITY CLERK of the Cit�of Grand Terrace MAYOR of the City of Grand Terrace