06/28/2001 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING-.TUNE 28.2001
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 June 28,
2001, at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Dan Buchanan, Mayor
Don Larkin, Councilmember
Maryetta Ferr6, Councilmember
Tom Schwab, City Manager
John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager
Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk
Patrizia Materassi, Community and Economic Development Director
Jerry Glander, Building&Safety Director
Larry Ronnow, Finance Director
Lt. Rick Carr, Sheriff's Department
ABSENT: Lee Ann Garcia,Mayor Pro Tem
Herman Hilkey, Councilmember
John Harper, City Attorney
The meeting was opened with invocation by Councilwoman Maryetta Ferr6,followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance led by Councilman Don Larkin.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS -None
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-2001-60 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
FERRE, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY AND MAYOR PRO
TEM GARCIA WERE ABSENT),to approve the following consent calendar items:
3A. Approval of Check Register No. CO112
3B. Ratify 06-28-01 CRA Action
3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
3D. Approval of 06-05-2001 and 06-14-2001 Minutes
3E. Resolution Adopting a Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for
Fiscal Year 2001-2002
3F. Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Appropriations Limit
3G. Animal Care and Control Services Agreement
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Denis Kidd,22874 Pico Street,indicated that the National Orange Company Packing House
in Riverside burnt down, which was an important part of the history of Grand Terrace.
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Crime Prevention Committee
a. Minutes of May 14, 2001
CC-2001-61 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
FERRE, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (COUNCILMEMBER HLKEY AND MAYOR PRO
TEM GARCIA WERE ABSENT),to accept the May 14,2001 Minutes of the Crime
Prevention Committee.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Ferre,expressed her satisfaction with the joint meeting between the Colton
Joint Unified School District Board and the City Council of Grand Terrace and felt that it
was successful. She reported that she recently took a trip to England and France and was
surprised at the amount of graffiti that they have.
Councilmember Larkin, expressed his appreciation for the joint meeting with the CJUSD
Board Members and felt that it was a beneficial meeting. He indicated that the School
District has no plans to demolish the Lions' Community Center, the one historical building
that is in Grand Terrace. He indicated that recently the City Council established goals that
they would like to see accomplished for the upcoming fiscal year and that two of those goals
have already been accomplished. He reported that he attended the Grand Terrace Chamber
of Commerce Installation Dinner and congratulated the new president of the Chamber Norm
Simpson. He indicated that on July 7, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. there will be a ribbon cutting
ceremony at Hollywood Video and invited everyone to come out and attend.
Mavor Buchanan, he reported that the joint meeting with the CJUSD Board was a very
important step in the continuing evolvement of the relationship between this community and
the school district. He indicated that Dennis Byas,Kent Taylor,and David Zamora attended
the Chamber Installation Dinner and expressed his appreciation for taking time out of their
schedule to show support. He reported that the Chamber of Commerce has come a long way
over the last few years and is doing a great job. He reported that Judy McBride passed away.
He indicated that she was an active member of the Community, a Volunteer in many ways
and a member of the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee. She will be sorely
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missed. He stated that the City is what it is because we have great volunteers that do so
much for the community. He indicated that he will be adjourning the City Council Meeting
in her honor.
PUBLIC HEARING
6A. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California,
Regulating the Parking of Motor Vehicles for Sale
Assistant Citv Manager Donlevv,indicated that the City has been experiencing over the past
few years, a consistent increase in the number of lots and vacant properties where vehicles
are being parked for sale by private persons. This has created both visual and safety
nuisances around the City. He stated the proposed Ordinance would prohibit the sale of
motor vehicles by non-property owners on properties which are either vacant and/or
unimproved properties. He recommended that the City Council approve the first reading of
an Ordinance regulating the parking of motor vehicles for sale.
Mayor Buchanan opened discussion to the public.
Philip Robb.22641 Lark Street,expressed his support of the proposed Ordinance)and urged
the Council to adopt it. He suggested that the City Manager direct the Sheriff's Department
to write citations when a deputy observes the violation of the code.
Ed O'Neal,22608 Minona Drive,indicated that he opposes the proposed Ordinance and feels
that individuals will find other ways to display their cars for sale. He feels that the City
should come up with a positive way to control this nuisance.
Ron Christianson, 12063, Canary Court,expressed his support for the proposed Ordinance
and hopes that it is vigorously enforced.
Mayor Buchanan returned discussion to the Council.
Councilmember Ferre, questioned whether or not the code would only be enforced on
weekends by the Code Enforcement Officer.
Assistant Citv Manager Donlevv,responded in the negative and indicated that the Sheriff's
Department has full authority to enforce all of our codes.
Councilmember Larkin. questioned could someone park their vehicle for sale in the Stater
Brothers parking lot based on zoning.
Mavor Buchanan, indicated that he thought under the zoning code, a car lot requires a
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conditional use permit, therefore, they would not be able to do so legally.
Councilmember Larkin,questioned if there is currently any properties in town that are zoned
for car lots.
Community and Economic Development Director Materassi,responded that there are several
properties that are zoned for a used car lot, however they would need to go through the
process and that Stater Brothers is not zoned for a used car lot.
Councilmember Larkin, wanted clarification on the enforcement of the ordinance and
questioned whether there was a time frame and will there be some type of tracking process.
Assistant Citv Manager Donlevv, indicated that they will create a log to keep track of the
tickets.
Councilmember Larkin, indicated that he feels something needs to be done and that the
Ordinance is necessary.
Councilmember Ferre,indicated that she feels the Ordinance is necessary and thanked staff
for the work that they have done on putting it together.
CC-2001-62 MOTION BY COUNCILMEM 3ER LARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
FERRE, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY AND MAYOR PRO
TEM GARCIA WERE ABSENT), to approve the first reading of an Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace,California,Regulating the Parking of
Motor Vehicles for Sale.
6B. Resolution Confirming a Diagram and Assessment and Providing for Annual
Assessment Levy for a Landscaping and Street Lighting District No. 89-1
Mayor Buchanan opened discussion to the public, there being none he returned discussion
to Council.
CC-2001-63 MOTION BY COUNCILMEM 3ER LARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
FERRE, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY AND MAYOR PRO
TEM GARCIA WERE ABSENT), to approve a Resolution Confirming a Diagram
and Assessment and Providing for Annual Assessment Levy for a Landscaping and
Street Lighting District No. 89-1.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None
NEW BUSINESS -None
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CLOSED SESSION
9A. Personnel Negotiations
Mayor Buchanan announced that Council met in Closed Session to discuss Personnel
Negotiations including a potential Cost of Living Increase and Salary Adjustments for the
upcoming 2001-2002 Fiscal Year.
CC-2001-64 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
FERRE, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY AND MAYOR PRO
TEM GARCIA WERE ABSENT), to approve a 4% Cost of Living Increase and
amend the Salary Resolution to reflect the approved changes and to increase the
vehicle allowance by$100.00 as indicated in the staff report.
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Buchanan adjourned the City Council Meeting at 8:08 p.m.in memory and honor of Judy Mc
Bride,until the next CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday,July 12,
2001 at 6:00 p.m.
CITY CLERK o-fJlie City of errand Terrace
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