05/09/2002 J
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING-MAY 9.2002
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 9,
2002, at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Lee Ann Garcia,Mayor Pro Tem
Herman Hilkey, Councilmember
Don Larkin, Councilmember
Maryetta Ferr6, Councilmember
Tom Schwab, City Manager
Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk
Steve Berry, Assistant City Manager
Larry Ronnow, Finance Director
Jerry Glander,Building& Safety Director
Lt. Hector Guerra, Sheriff's Department
ABSENT: Dan Buchanan,Mayor
John Harper, City Attorney
The meeting was opened with invocation by Councilman Herman Hilkey, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance led by Councilwoman Maryetta Ferr6.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2A. Proclamation-Infant Immunization Week-April 14-20,2002/Toddler Immunization
Month-May 2002
Councilmember Hikey read a Proclamation proclaiming the week of April 14 through 20,
2002 as "National Infant Immunization Week' and the month of May 2002 as "Toddler
Immunization Month" in the City of Grand Terrace in an effort to increase awareness of
pneumococcal conjugate vaccine and all other vaccine-preventable disease,and to encourage
the use of the Inland Empire Immunization Tracking System.
2B. Proclamation- Water Awareness Month-May 2002
Councilmember Ferr6 read a Proclamation proclaiming May 2002 as "Water Awareness
Month"in the City of Grand Terrace and urge all citizens to be responsible water users and
protectors.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia presented the Proclamation to Rich Haubert, Riverside Highland
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Water Company.
2C. Water Awareness Month Poster Contest Winners
Nora Niel, Principal, Terrace View Elementary School indicated that Riverside Highland
Water Company has had a very special relationship with Terrace View Elementary School
for ten years. She has had the privilege of being a part of that for the last two years. She has
learned a lot about the water, especially in Grand Terrace. Riverside Highland Water does
a great deal for the students of Terrace View Elementary including the Water Awareness
Poster Contest. She reported that there are 12 winners. She announced their names and had
them display their plaques and posters for everyone to see.
2D. Omnitrans - OmniLink/Route 200
Wendy Williams, Omnitrans, gave a brief presentation on the services that are provided to
the City of Grand Terrace by Omnitrans.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-2002-42 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
LARKIN,CARRIED 4-0-1-0(MAYORBUCHANAN WAS ABSENT), to approve
the following consent calendar items with an amendment to the Minutes of April 25,
2002:
3A. Approval of Check Register CO209
3B. Ratify 05-09-2002 CRA Action
3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
3D. Approval of 04-25-2002 Minutes
3E. Combined Cash and Investments Treasury Report for Quarter Ended March
31, 2002
3F. Offers of Dedication-21758 Walnut Avenue(Holcomb)
3G. Offer of Dedication-22951 Arliss Drive (Schmidt)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Dorene Spies, 11815 Eton Drive,expressed her concern with the City not properly notifying
residents of code violation changes.
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
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1. Historical and Cultural Activities Committee
a. Minutes of April 8, 2002
CC-2002-43 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HILKEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR BUCHANAN WAS ABSENT),to accept
the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee Minutes of April 8,2002.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Hilkev, expressed his appreciation for the Emergency Pet Clinic in Grand
Terrace. SANBAG and RCTC conducted an annual survey on the preferences and opinions
of Riverside and San Bernardino County. He gave the report to City Manager Schwab for
anyone that would like to review it. He is very excited about the proposed design of the
Richard Rollins Park Project. He reported that he attended a meeting put on by the San
Manuel Band of Mission Indians where they donated 8 thermal imaging cameras to San
Bernardino-,County Fire Department.
Councilmember Larkin, thanked JoAnn Johnson for the letter that she sent to council
regarding staff and added his thanks to Steve Berry and Gary Gerhard for their efforts. He
reported that the Miss Grand Terrace pageant was held on April 27,2002 and that he hopes
that the court will be introduced at a later date.
Councilmember Ferre,she and her husband attended the Art Show,hosted by the Historical
and Cultural Activities Committee on May 5,2002. She was very impressed by the display
of art work. She commended Assistant City Manager Berry for all of his efforts.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia,reminded everyone to plan on attending Grand Terrace Days on June
1, 2002.
Assistant City Manager Berry, gave an overview of the events that will be taking place
throughout the day.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, questioned whether staff could give some information on the new
restaurant coming into town.
City Manae-er Schwab,responded that the only information he has is that they have taken out
permits and are remodeling the facility.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia,indicated that she noticed that the businesses have the business alert
signs and that she is happy to see the businesses connecting. She commended staff on the
entrance signs.
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PUBLIC HEARING-None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None
NEW BUSINESS
CC-2002-44 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
LARKIN,CARRIED 4-0-1-0(MAYORBUCHANAN WAS ABSENT),to add Law
Enforcement Services for FY 2002-2003 to the agenda as item 8C.
8A. Resolution Authorizing Changes to Cooperative Agreement with the County(Single
Family Home Mortgage Revenue Bond Program)
CC-2002-45 MOTIONBY COUNCILMEMBERHILKEY,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
FERRE, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR BUCHANAN WAS ABSENT),to approve
a Resolution Approving a Home Mortgage Finance Program and Additional Home
Finance Programs in Cooperation with the County of San Bernardino and
Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to Execute for and on Behalf of the City
a Cooperative Agreement Between the County of San Bernardino and the City.
8B. Legislative Update
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia indicated that Councilmember Ferre,Assistant City Manager Berry
and herself will be attending Legislative Action Days in Sacramento on May 15 and 16. She
gave an update of what the Task Force will be working on in the upcoming months. She
invited everyone to a reception on May 31, 2002 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Ontario
Convention Center. They will be hosting the State of California Director of Housing and
Community Development, Julie Bournstein.
8C. Law Enforcement Services FY 2002-2003
CC-2002-46 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HILKEY,CARRIED 4-0-1-0(MAYORBUCHANAN WAS ABSENT),to authorize
staff to move forward with adding a 40 hour car using AB3229 - COPS Grant
Funding to the contract with the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department.
CLOSED SESSION-None
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Garcia adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:25 p.m., until the next CRA/City
Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Monday,May 13, 2002 at 5:00 p.m.
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MAYOR of the City of Grand Terrace