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05/10/2001 J CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING-MAY 10,2001 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 May 10, 2001, at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Dan Buchanan, Mayor Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem Don Larkin, Councilmember Maryetta Ferr6, Councilmember Tom Schwab, City Manager John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk Jerry Glander, Building &Safety Director Larry Ronnow, Finance Director John Harper, City Attorney Lt. Rick Carr, Sheriff's Department ABSENT: Herman Hilkey, Councilmember Patrizia Materassi, Community and Economic Development Director The meeting was opened with invocation by Councilman Don Larkin, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Herman Hilkey. Jeep Malone from Empire Pageants introduced the candidates of the upcoming Miss Grand Terrace Pageant. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2A. School Presentation -Terrace View Elementary School Ms.Neal,Principal Terrace View Elementary School,indicated that Mrs.Asherbryner's 3' grade class will perform the Frog Princess for the Council and the audience. 2B. Proclamation -Water Awareness Month, May 2001 Councilmember Larkin read a Proclamation proclaiming May 2001 as "Water Awareness Month" in the City of Grand Terrace urging all citizens to be responsible water users and protectors and presented it to Gene McMeans, General Manager of Riverside Highland Water Company. Council Minutes May 10,2001 Page 2 2C. Riverside Highland Water Company Poster Contest Winners Gene McMeans,General Manager,Riverside Highland Water Company indicated that They are a proud sponsor of the Water Awareness Poster Contest at Terrace View Elementary School. He thanked the judges that participated in the contest and the sponsors that made the purchase of the plaques and savings bond possible. Ms.Neal indicated that there is a first and second place winner of each grade and introduced the winners of the contest. 2D. Proclamation -National Nursing Home Week-May 13-19, 2001 Mayor Pro Tern Garcia read a Proclamation proclaiming May 13-19,2001 as Nursing Home Week in the City of Grand Terrace. 2E. Proclamation -Blue ribbon Week-Third Week of May Mayor Buchanan read a Proclamation proclaiming the third week of May as Blue Ribbon Week in the City of Grand Terrace in recognition and support of all peace officers and law enforcement agencies and presented it to Captain Gomez of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Captain Gomez thanked the Council for the Proclamation and invited everyone to attend the Blue Ribbon Breakfast at the National Orange Show and the Ceremony for fallen officers on Monday. 2F. Salvation Army Week-May 14-20, 2001 Councilmember Ferre read a Proclamation proclaiming May 14-20, 2001 as National Salvation Army Week in the City of Grand Terrace expressing our warm appreciation and high commendation to the Salvation Army, its officers and volunteers for their dedication to those in need and.presented it to James Lamm a representative of the Salvation Army. James Lamm, thanked the Council for their support. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-2001-46 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA,CARRIED 4-0-1-0(COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY WAS ABSENT),to approve the following consent calendar items: 3A. Approval of Check Register No. C0109 Council Minutes May 10,2001 Page 3 3B. Ratify 05-10-01 CRA Action 3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 3D. Approval of 04-26-2001 Minutes 3E. Combined Cash and Investments Treasury Report for Quarter Ended March 31, 2001 and Revised Report for Quarter Ended December 31, 2000. 3F. Appropriation for Purchase of Two Laser Speed Guns ($9,000.00) 3G. Resolution - Supporting Grant Applications 3H. Resolution Concerning Energy Reduction Efforts PUBLIC COMMENT Ed O'Neal, 22608 Minona Drive,encouraged that when looking for a site for the new high school the demographics of the community that it will serve should be looked at and that eminent domain should be used if necessary to have the school located in the most appropriate location. He stated that he plans on participating in a citizen's group to help with local transportation issues. ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Renorts -None COUNCIL REPORTS Mavor Buchanan, reported that Pacific Bell now offers DSL in Grand Terrace. Mavor Pro Tern Garcia, indicated that the League of California Cities will be sending a survey out asking what type of energy conservation the City is doing. SB402 was declared unconstitutional by the Santa Cruz County Superior Court. She commended Ed O'Neal for his participation in the community. She reported that the League of California Cities is making an emphasis on getting children involved in government. At the Annual Conference everyone will be encouraged to bring youth to the conference. She would like to work with the schools to see if there are any youths that would like to attend and get involved. Councilmember Ferre, indicated that she was thrilled with the presentation of the students from Terrace View Elementary School and the poster contest. She congratulated JoAnn Johnson on being the Grand Marshal for the Grand Terrace Days Parade. Councilmember Larkin.he reported that he attended the Art Show and as always there was a great display of talent that is in the community. He reminded everyone that the Miss Grand Terrace Pageant will be held on May 19,2001 and that anyone interested in participating can still get involved. The Grand Terrace Lion's Club will hold their Annual Golf Tournament on June 1, 2001. Anyone interested in being a Tee-sponsor can contact City Manager Council Minutes May 10,2001 Page 4 Schwab or himself. He saw in the Sun Newspaper that they had the best in the community, where votes taken by readers for different areas and the Grand Terrace Child Care Center was one that was recognized. Mavor Buchanan,reported that he was able to attend the Art Show as well and indicated that there are a lot of talented people in the community. He attended the Chamber of Commerce's ribbon cutting ceremony at the shopping center at Canal and Barton Road. He indicated that Grand Terrace Days is coming up on June 2, 2001 and stated that there will be a parade and Merchant Fair. He reported that he had lunch with Colton School Superintendent Dennis Byas and School Board President Frank Ybarra to confirm the communities interest in working with the district on their continuing efforts to maintain and improve the education opportunities in the community and is looking forward to getting together with the entire board. He congratulated Don Alvarez to his appointment to the San Bernardino Superior Court. PUBLIC HEARING 6A. An Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace,Amending the Barton Road Specific Plan Land Use Matrix to Allow the Proposed Use Within the Village Commercial Designation for Property located at 22483 Barton Road,and an Associated Negative Declaration,Filed by G&M Oil Company John Lampe, Community and Economic Development Department, indicated that staff is recommending that the City Council approve the proposed Ordinance for a Zone.Change Amendment of the Barton Road Specific Plan. Mayor Buchanan opened discussion to the public. Andrea Fiscus, G&M Oil Company, encouraged the Council to approve the Ordinance amending the Barton Road Specific Plan. Ari Miller, property owner, supports the proposed Ordinance. Mayor Buchanan returned discussion to the Council. CC-2001-47 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRE, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY WAS ABSENT), to approve the first reading of an Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace,Amending the Barton Road Specific Plan Land Use Matrix to Allow the Proposed Use Within the Village Commercial Designation for Property located at 22483 Barton Road,and an Associated Negative Declaration, Filed by G&M Oil Company. Council Minutes May 10,2001 Page 5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None NEW BUSINESS 8A. Legislative Update CC-2001-48 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN, CARRIED 4-0-1-0(COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY WAS ABSENT),to support AB 745 (Cox) State-Mandated Local Programs and to send out the appropriate letters of support. CLOSED SESSION 9A. Potential Litigation-Adelphia Mayor Buchanan announced that the Council met in Closed Session to discuss Potential Litigation - Adelphia and there was no reportable action taken. ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Buchanan adjourned the City Council Meeting at 8:00 p.m.,until the next CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday,May 24, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. CITY CLERK of;tiie'Litfof Grand Terrace. MAYOR of the City of Grand Terrace