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06/26/2003 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING-JUNE 26.2003 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 June 26, 2003, at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor 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 Lamy Ronnow, Finance Director Jerry Glander,Building&Safety Director Gary Koontz, Community Development Director Lt. Guerra, Sheriff's Department ABSENT: John Harper, City Attorney The meeting was opened with invocation by Mayor Pro Tern Ferre, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilwoman Bea Cortes. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. Soccer Club Presenting Check to Council for Rollins Park Concession Stand Dan Nagel, Grand Terrace Community Soccer Club, presented a check in the amount of $6,500.00 to the City Council to help pay for the new concession stand at Richard Rollins Park. On behalf of the Council,Mayor Garcia thanked the Grand Terrace Community Soccer Club for the donation. B. Proclamation- Safe Summer Campaign 2003 Councilmember Hilkey read a Proclamation proclaiming"Safe Kids Summer 2003" in the City of Grand Terrace and urge all citizens to support this campaign by closely supervising children, helping them to Ride Safe, Swim Safe, Wheel Safe, Walk Safe and Play Safe all summer activities. Council Minutes June 26,2003 Page 2 Susan Taylor, San Bernardino County Children's Network thanked the Council for their support of the campaign and provided them with some material. 3C. Grand Terrace Days Sponsors Assistant City Manager Berry,thanked the following Corporate and Blue Mountain Sponsors of Grand Terrace Days and presented them with a plaque: Festival Sponsor, The Press Enterprise Wilden Pump, Corporate Sponsor Waste Management, Corporate Sponsor Valley Bank, Corporate Sponsor Grand Terrace Lion's Club, Corporate Sponsor Castle Park, Corporate Sponsor Fritts Ford, Corporate Sponsor Community Works Design, Corporate Sponsor San Manual Band of Mission Indians, Corporate Sponsor Empire Development Solutions, Blue Mountain Sponsor E.L. Yeager Construction, Blue Mountain Sponsor The Gas Company, Blue Mountain Sponsor Hinkley and Associates, Blue Mountain Sponsor Keystone Schools, Blue Mountain Sponsor Nolte Associates, Blue Mountain Sponsor Houston Harris,Blue Mountain Sponsor CONSENT CALENDAR CC-2003-68 MOTIONBY COUNCILMEMBERLARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES,CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following consent calendar items with the removal of item 3F: 3A. Approval of Check Register Dated June 26, 2003 3B. Ratify 06-26-2003 CRA Action 3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 3D. Approval of June 12, 2003 Minutes 3E. Resolution-Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Appropriations Limit ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 3F. Resolution in Support of the Use of Cleaner Vehicles,Including Zero and Near-Zero Emission Vehicles Council Minutes June 26,2003 Page 3 CC-2003-69 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM FERRE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 5-0,to approve a Resolution in support of the Use of Cleaner Vehicles, Including Zero and Near-Zero Emission Vehicles PUBLIC COMMENT Lune Montova, 22602 Miriam, stated that he works for AAA and Law Enforcement Impounds. He indicated that Code Enforcement has been out to his house with regards to his tow truck being parked at his house overnight. He stated that he works from 7 am to 12 midnight so his truck is actually only parked there 6 or so hours. Assistant Citv Manager Berrv, indicated that the City has received complaints from his neighbors regarding his tow truck being parked at his home. The Grand Terrace Municipal Code prohibits the parking of commercial vehicles in residential areas. Lune Montova, stated that he has worked it out with his employer and that the only time his neighbors will hear his truck is when he leaves for work at 7 am and when he comes home at midnight. He questioned if the City can work with him on this. Mavor Garcia, indicated that Code Enforcement is complaint driven. Lune Montova, questioned if the City will give him a trial period to see if his new schedule will be better for his neighbors. Mavor Garcia,told Mr.Montoya that he needs to talk to Assistant City Manager Berry with regards to the specifics of his request. Lune Montova,stated that he and his family are new to Grand Terrace and that the home that they purchased was in bad shape. Since they have lived there they have made several improvements,however, during this short period of time code enforcement was contacting him over what he feels are petty items. Mavor Garcia, indicated that the City has codes that are enforced by the Code Enforcement Department,however, staff is very understanding and works well with the community. John Helmes, 22592 Miriam Way, indicated that he lives up the street from Mr. Montoya. He stated that he has a problem with Mr.Montoya parking his truck on the street and that he doesn't want it there. He also pointed out that the corner lot on Miriam and Arliss has oleanders that stick out to the stop sign and that cars can not see cars coming down Arliss. He also expressed his concern with the kids that are driving motorized scooters in the street. Dick Rollins.22797 Barton Road,withdrew his letter of resignation resigning as a member Council Minutes June 26,2003 Page 4 of the Crime Prevention Committee. ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Crime Prevention Committee a. Appoint Regular Member(Bennett) CC-2003-70 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM FERRE, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Donald E. Bennett as a regular member of the Crime Prevention Committee to fill an unexpired term continuing to June 30,2006. b. Appoint Alternate Members (Reagan/Smith) CC-2003-71 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM FERRE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES,CARRIED 5-0,to appoint Margaret"Pegg}'Reagan and Patricia E.Smith as alternate members ofthe Crime Prevention Committee to fill unexpired terms each continuing to June 30, 2006. C. Accept Member Resignation(Rollins) Mr. Rollins withdrew his resignation. d. Minutes of May 12, 2003 CC-2003-72 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the May 12, 2003 minutes of the Crime Prevention Committee. COUNCIL REPORTS Mavor Pro Tem Ferre, thanked Grand Terrace and the City of Colton for re-paving Mt. Vernon from Grand Terrace Road to Washington. She reported that a presentation was made at the Gang and Drug Task Force Meeting at the beginning of June by the Children's Network Safe Summer Campaign 2003. Councilmember Hilkev.staff will be putting together a Use Agreement for Rollins Park for the Grand Terrace Community Soccer Club. Assistant Citv Manaeer Berrv. indicated that staff is working on the agreement. Council Minutes June 26,2003 Page 5 Councilmember Hilkev, indicated that he is excited about the progress of Richard Rollins Park. He saw an article in the paper regarding light sequencing from La Cadena to Loma Linda. Councilmember Cortes.responded that SANBAG approved lights from La Cadena to Loma Linda. Construction will begin in approximately 18 months. Councilmember Hilkev,reported that there is talk about a freeway over the hill from Moreno Valley to Loma Linda. Anyone interested or concerned should get involved. Councilmember Larkin, reminded everyone that the next meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2003. He feels that there is less civic involvement today. It is important to get our residents involved. He suggested that a Citizens on Bike Patrol be started. A meeting was held with the Community Foundation. He reported that the foundation will be developed as a separate entity from the City in coordination with the City. Individuals can get involved in many different ways. He reported that non-monetary donations will be accepted. They are looking at starting up a Planning Committee of interested individuals. He suggested that instead of calling it a Planning Committee they call it an Implementation Committee. He also suggested that it be called the Foundation of Grand Terrace. He expressed his appreciation for the re-paving of Mt. Vernon Avenue. He requested the status of the Sewer Rate adjustment. City Manaver Schwab,responded that the City of Colton approved a$30 sewer fee that will be effective July 1, 2003, however, it will be billed to Grand Terrace residents effective August 1,2003. The City is currently negotiating the amount that will be transferred to Colton. It is very important to Colton that there is parity amongst the customers in Grand Terrace and Colton. Colton has consistently undercharge for sewer enterprise. The City of Colton needs to recapture the amount that they are currently losing in operations and they need to generate enough capital to keep the system running and be able to continue to do capital improvement so that they have a reliable system. Grand Terrace is part of their system and he feels that there is nothing we can do at this point except buy our way out of the problem. Councilmember Larkin,questioned if we are being charged by an individual user or by overall amount. Citv Manager Schwab,responded that we are being charged by individual user. We are entitled to 1.6 million gallons per day of flow to the plant. We are using approximately 1 million per day. The most that they can charge us is the true cost of processing and a reasonable cost of the lines and lift station and enough to maintain the capital expenditures to keep the plant reliable. Council Minutes June 26,2003 Page 6 Councilmember Larkin. feels that we are paying for poor management and poor administration of the charges. Citv Manager Schwab.stated that not only are the residents of Grand Terrace paying for this so are the residents of Colton. Councilmember Larkin.reported that they are looking at splitting the 909 area code. They are looking at splitting Riverside and San Bernardino Counties or doing an overlay in which everyone in the 909 area code will keep the 909 area code and anyone new will get a different area code. There will be a public hearing on it on Saturday,July 12 at the Riverside City Council Chambers at 10 am and another one on Tuesday, July 15 at 7 pm at the San Bernardino City Council Chambers. He noticed private security patrol at Terrace Crest Apartments and he hopes that they continue to keep that up. He expressed his congratulations to Don Smith the incoming President of the Grand Terrace Lions Club and commended Gale Drews the outgoing President. He congratulated JoAnn Johnson on her distinguish service award for R.S.V.P. He reported that Jim Roddy, the former Executive Director of LAFCO passed away and requested that the meeting be adjourned in his memory. Assistant Citv Manager Berrv, reported that due to the meeting changes Kevin Beardsly will no longer be able to do the Council Meetings and so therefor,this is his last meeting. Mavor Garcia. she reported that she was able to attend the recognition of JoAnn Johnson on her distinguished service award for R.S.V.P. and thanked JoAnn for all of her hard work as a volunteer. She reported that she was able to attend a State Delegation at the George Washington University Eliot School of International Relations which was paid for by the university. She questioned if there was going to be any education on fire safety with the upcoming 41h of July Holiday. ON Manaaer Schwab. responded that he has asked the County Fire Department to set up an enforcement program on the 4'of July and possibly the days that follow, which would involve giving out citations and confiscating illegal fireworks. Mavor Garcia. the League of California Cities has a new service called the Grant Station Insider. They have different Grants available. She attended the Sisters of St. Benedict dedication of their labyrinth. She encouraged everyone to go and enjoy it. She reported that there will be ball room dancing at the Senior Center in July. She requested an update from Councilmember Cortes on the Measure I expenditure Plan. Councilmember Cortes.responded that she will get the information to Mayor Garcia. Council Minutes June 26,2003 Page 7 PUBLIC HEARING 6A. Resolution Confirming FY 2003-2004 Landscape and Street Lighting District 89-1 Mayor Garcia opened discussion to the public,there being none, she returned discussion to the Council. CC-2003-73 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM FERRE, CARRIED 5-0,to adopt a Resolution confirming the Assessments for the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 as presented in the Engineer's Report and direct the Finance Director to file the Assessments with the County Auditor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None NEW BUSINESS 8A. City Council Continued Benefits CC-2003-74 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM FERRE, CARRIED 4-1-0-0 (COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY VOTED NO), to eliminate Continuation of any benefits for Council Members beyond their term except for anyone that is currently eligible and/or is receiving the benefit at this time and to agendize a Resolution rescinding the prior resolutions that enabled this particular benefit. 8B. Resolutions Adjusting the Salary Ranges for the Employees of the City of Grand Terrace CC-2003-75 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM FERRE, CARRIED 5-0,to approve the Salary Ranges for Employees of the City of Grand Terrace which will incorporate a 10% increase for the City Manager, Department Heads and the Director of the Child Care Center and to approve the adjustment of the Clerk Typist from and hourly to a monthly amount. CLOSED SESSION 9A. Personnel Negotiations Mayor Garcia announced that the Council met in closed session to discuss Personnel Negotiations and that there was no reportable action taken. ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Council Minutes June 26,2003 Page 8 Mayor Garcia adjourned the City Council Meeting at 8:50 p.m.,in Memory of Jim Roddy,until the next CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Tuesday,July 8,2003 at 6:30 p.m. / CITY CLERK of the Cit-/of Grand Terrace 1WAYOR of the City of and Terrace