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11/08/2001 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING-NOVEMBER 8, 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 November 8, 2001,_at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Herman Hilkey, Councilmember Don Larkin, Councilmember Maryetta Ferr6, Councilmember Tom Schwab, City Manager Steve Berry,Assistant City Manager Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk Patrizia Materassi, Community and Economic Development Director Larry Ronnow, Finance Director Jerry Glander,Building& Safety Director Lt. Hector Guerra, Sheriffs Department John Harper, City Attorney ABSENT: Dan Buchanan, Mayor Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem The meeting was opened with invocation by Councilwoman Maryetta Ferr6,followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Don Larkin. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2A. Preview of Video for Televised Remembrance of the September 11, 2001 Tragedy. Assistant City Manager Berry, gave a preview of the Televised Remembrance of the September 11, 2001 Tragedy. He indicated that this tribute will be aired on November 11, 2001 beginning at approximately 5:48 a.m. and will run for six hours. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-2001-98 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR BUCHANAN AND MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA WERE ABSENT), to approve the following consent calendar items with the removal of 3G: 3A. Approval of Check Register C0121 3B. Ratify 11-08-01 CRA Action Council Minutes November 8,2001 Page 2 3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 3D. Approval of 10-25-2001 Minutes 3E. Resolution Authorizing Participation in the California Asset Management Trust Program 3F. Authorization for MIS Specialist to Attend COMDEX in Nevada November 13-14, 2001 3H. Offers of Dedication(12042 & 12438 Michigan) ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 3G. Award Contract- Storm Drain Reconstruction(Palm Avenue) CC-2001-99 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRE, CARRIED 2-0-2-1 (COUNCILMEMBER FERRE ABSTAINED AND MAYOR BUCHANAN AND MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA WERE ABSENT),to award the Storm Drain Reconstruction on Palm Avenue in the 23000 Block Contract in the amount of$27,900.00 to David T. Wasden, Inc. PUBLIC COMMENT Barney Barnett,474 Prospect Avenue,Highgrove,requested that the City join Highgrove in an effort to get a Metrolink stop in Highgrove. He requested that the City of Grand Terrace adopt a resolution indicating their support for a Metrolink Stop in Highgrove. Denis Kidd, 22874 Pico Street, also requested the support of the Council to request a Metrolink Stop in Highgrove. ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports -None COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Larkin. congratulated the individuals that were elected or re-elected to the Colton Joint Unified School District School Board. He is looking forward to the continued working relationship with the board. He reported that he attended the Country Fair and as always was enjoyable. He attended the Chamber mixer at J.B.'s which had a good turn-out. He commended Assistant City Manager Berry on the Tribute Video. He commended all Veteran's for their service that they have contributed to the Country and continue to contribute. . Councilmember Ferre,congratulated the elected members of the Colton Joint Unified School Council Minutes November 8,2001 Page 3 District School Board and is also looking forward to working with the Board. She commended Assistant City Manager Berry on the tribute video and thanked him for doing it. Councilmember Hilkev, expressed his condolences to the Harshman Family for the loss of their son. He reported that SANBAG gave a commitment to the 215 South. The 215 South will be the next priority for STIP funding. RCTC needs to complete their portion of the 215. PUBLIC HEARING 6A. Resolution Approving TPM-01-02, Tentative Parcel Map No. 15780 - Dividing a Parcel into Two Parcels of 1.1 Acres and 1.4 Acres Located at the end of Palm Avenue John Lampe,Associate Planner, gave a brief presentation on the proposed Tentative Parcel .Map No. 15780. Councilmember Hilkey opened discussion to the Public, there being none he returned discussion to the Council. CC-2001-100 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBERHILKEY,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR BUCHANAN AND MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA WERE ABSENT),to adopt aResolution approving TPM-01-02,Tentative Parcel Map No. 15780 - Dividing a Parcel into Two Parcels of 1.1 Acres and 1.4 Acres Located at the end of Palm Avenue UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7A. Grand Terrace Consolidated Capital Improvement Plan-Priority List CC-2001-101 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRE, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR BUCHANAN AND MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA WERE ABSENT), to continue item 7A. Grand Terrace Consolidated Capital Improvement Plan-Priority List to December 13, 2001. NEW BUSINESS 8A. Grants for Local Businesses -KEEP Program CC-2001-102 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRE, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR BUCHANAN AND MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA WERE ABSENT), to approve the Grants for Local Businesses - KEEP Council Minutes November 8,2001 Page 4 Program. 8B. Resolution-Measure I CIP CC-2001-103 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBERHILKEY,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRE, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR BUCHANAN AND MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA WERE ABSENT),to approve a Resolution adopting the Measure"I"Five- Year Capital Improvement Program as staff recommended with the inclusion of Traffic Signal at Barton Road and Grand Terrace Road in the amount of$150,000.00 and the Design of Commerce Way in the amount of$250,000.00. 8C. Resolution-Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) CC-2001-104 MOTION BYCOUNCILMEMBERHILKEY,SECOND BYCOUNCILMEMBER FERRE, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR BUCHANAN AND MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA WERE ABSENT), to approve a Resolution Certifying that the City of Grand Terrace has the Resources to Fund the Projects Submitted for Inclusion in the FY 2002/2003 - 20007/2008 Transportation Improvement Program and Affirming its Commitment to Implement all of the Projects Submitted in the Program as staff recommended. 8D. Resolution-City Council Policy Regarding Providing a Defense in Criminal Actions CC-2001-105 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRE, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR BUCHANAN AND MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA WERE ABSENT), to adopt a Resolution Establishing a policy for Providing for the Defense of an Employee or a Former Employee in a Criminal Action or Proceeding. CLOSED SESSION-None ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Hilkey adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:25 p.m. until the next CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday,December 13, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. CITY CLERK of the City Grand Terrace MAYOR of the City of Grand Terrace