02/13/2003 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING-FEBRUARY 13,2003
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 February
13, 2003, at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Maryetta Ferr6, Mayor Pro Tem
Herman Hilkey, Councilmember
Don Larkin, Councilmember
Bea Cortes, Councilmember
Tom Schwab, City Manager
Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk
Steve Berry, Assistant City Manager
Larry Ronnow,Finance Director
Jerry Glander, Building & Safety Director
Gary Koontz, Community Development Director
Lt. Guerra, Sheriff's Department
ABSENT: Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor
John Harper, City Attorney
The meeting was opened with invocation by Councilmember Herman Hilkey,followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance led by Councilmember Bea Cortes.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS -None
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-2003-11 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBERHILKEY,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER.
CORTES, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN AND MAYOR
GARCIA WERE ABSENT), to approve the following consent calendar items with
the removal of item 3L:
3A. Approval of Check Register Dated February 13, 2003
3B. Ratify 02-13-2003 CRA Action
3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
3D. Approval of January 23, 2003 Minutes
3E. Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2002
3F. Combined Cash and Investments Treasury Report for Quarter Ended
December 31, 2002
3G. Annual Statement of Investment Policy
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3H. Offer of Dedication-Britton Way at Mt. Vernon Avenue
3I. Notice of Completion-Phase III of the Bicycle &Pedestrian Project
3J. Award Contract-LED Lamp Retrofit,Battery Backup Systems and Routine
Maintenance
3K. Use of Riverside Highland Water CompanyPipe Line for Drainage Purposes
3M. Resolution Amending the Regular Meeting Day for the Emergency
Operations Committee
ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
3L. SANBAG Letter and Information Regarding Commitment of Measure I
Funds Toward Work on the Interstate 215 South
Councilmember Hilkey indicated that he requested a letter from SANBAG be written
confirming that SANBAG has retained its commitment of$3.5 million in Measure I Major
Projects funds to develop the Environmental Impact Statement and design alternatives
analysis that comprise the first phase of project development work on the Interstate 215
South,despite the impacts ofthe expected shortfalls in the State Transportation Improvement
Program (STIP) and the Governor's Traffic Congestion Relief Program to SANBAG's
overall transportation program.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Richard Rollins, 22797 Barton Road stated that Councilmember Larkin brought up the
possibility of having a policy on naming parks in the City at the last Council meeting and
indicated that Richard Rollins Park was named after him as a surprise during a time when
he was given a 50150 chance of survival.
Ed O'Neal,22608 Minona, announced that he resigned his position with the County Board
of Supervisors. He indicated that he plans on working on bringing the swimming pool back
to the community and encouraged anyone that is interested in getting involved to contact
him. He indicated that he came into City Hall for information and was treated professionally
and courteously and management should be proud of their employees.
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Historical and Cultural Activities Committee
a. Minutes of January 6, 2003
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CC-200342 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
LARKIN, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR GARCIA WAS ABSENT), to accept the
January 6, 2003 Minutes of the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Hilkev, reported that the library is expecting a shortfall for its funds for
operation with the State cutbacks. Laurie Shearer,Grand Terrace Branch Library has agreed
to kiss a cow as a fiind raiser if the community can raise$5,000.00.
Councilmember Larkin,the Chamber will hold their next luncheon on Tuesday,February 18,
2003. The speaker will be Captain John Lansing from the Fire Department.
Councilmember Cortes, indicated that as a new Councilmember she has been meting with
each of the Department Heads and would like to thank staff for taking the time to meet with
her.
Mayor Pro Tem Ferre,attended the University of Redlands Community Forum on Homeland
Security. The speaker was Richard Andrews, a member of President Bush's Homeland
Advisory Council. She felt that it was a very interesting community forum. She attended
the Inland Empire Economic Partnership Annual Presentation Dinner and Installation in
Ontario. She indicated that February is the American Heart Association's campaign month
and read a paragraph on an article that was in State News Brief that they put out on the buy
a heart save a heart program that Stater Brothers is promoting. She wished everyone happy
Valentine's Day.
PUBLIC HEARING
6A. Resolution Approving Tentative Tract Map No. 02-01 (County Recorder's Number
16474) and E-01-18 Subdivide a 4.65 Acre Parcel into 15 Lots and One Remainder
Lot
John Lampe,Associate Planner, gave a brief report on the proposed Resolution to approve
Tentative Tract Map No. 02-01 (County Recorder's Number 16474) and E-01-18 to
Subdivide a 4.65 Acre Parcel into 15 Lots and One Remainder.
Mayor Pro Tern Ferr6 opened discussion to the public, there being none she returned
discussion to the Council.
Councilmembr Larkin questioned if the remaining lot#16 would be owned by the City but
retained by the original owner.
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Community Development Director Koontz, responded that as part of the purchase of the
project it had to be subdivided out and when the project is recorded and subdivided that lot
will be officially deeded to the owner.
Councilmember Larkin stated that as a requirement a block wall will be built on the exterior
of the tract and questioned if this was common in the area.
Associate Planner Lampe responded in the affirmative.
Councilmember Hilkey questioned if the block wall will be the responsibility of the builder.
Community Development Director Koontz responded that all improvements of this project
will be the responsibility of the developer who ultimately purchases the project. The City
is selling a Tract Map.
Councilmember Hilkey questioned if the City has any control over the design of the homes
that will be built.
Community Development Director Koontz responded in the affirmative.
Councilmember Hilkey expressed his concern about conformity with the adjacent
neighborhoods.
CC-2003-13 MOTION BYCOUNCILMEMBERLARKIN,SECOND BYCOUNCILMEMBER
HILKEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR GARCIA WAS ABSENT), to approve a
Resolution Approving Tentative Tract Map No. 02-01 (County Recorder's Number
16474) and E-01-18 Subdivide a 4.65 Acre Parcel into 15 Lots and One Remainder
Lot.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7A. Review and Assign Representatives/Alternates to Various Government Organizations
CC-2003-14 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CORTES, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR GARCIA WAS ABSENT), to continue
Review and Assign Representatives/Alternates to Various Government Organizations
to the March 13, 2003 City Council Meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
8A. Request from SANBAG for Council Members to be Nominated to Serve on Panels
for the Purpose of Consultant Selection for I-215 South Project
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CC-2003-15 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HELKEY,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER.
LARKIN, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR GARCIA WAS ABSENT), to nominate
Councilmember Bea Cortes to serve on SANBAG's Engineering Support Panel for
Consultant Selection for the I-215 South Project.
CC-2003-16 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
LARKIN, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR GARCIA WAS ABSENT), to nominate
Councilmember Herman Hilkey to serve on SANBAG's Environmental Support
Panel for Consultant Selection for the I-215 South Project.
CLOSED SESSION-None
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Ferr6 adjourned the City Council Meeting at 6:35 p.m., until the next CRA/City
Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday,February 27, 2003 at 6:00 p.m.
o< CITY CLERK of the City ofdrand Terrace
MAYOR of the City of Grand Terrace