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11/13/2003 f CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING-NOVEMBER 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 November 13, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: Lee Ann Garcia,Mayor 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 Sgt. Tom Hornsby, Sheriff s Department ABSENT: Maryetta Ferr6,Mayor Pro Tem Lt. Hector Guerra, Sheriffs Department John Harper, City Attorney The meeting was opened with invocation by Councilman Herman Hilkey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilwoman Bea Cortes. ITEMS TO DELETE City Manager Schwab indicated that he would like to delete item 9A. Closed Session-Real Estate Negotiations -22645 Grand Terrace Road(276-261-14) from the Agenda. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. Leonard Paulitz, Councilmember City of Montclair, AQMD Governing Board Member Leonard Paulitz,gave apresentation on whyhe is running for a position on the Board for AQMD and what he feels his qualifications are and respectfully asked for the Council's support. B. Christ the Redeemer Church Sister Deanna O'Neal, gave a presentation on the history of Christ the Redeemer Council Minutes November 13,2003 Page 2 Church and different activities that take place at the Church. She also gave the history of the Sisters of St.Benedict and the different activities that they participate in. She also talked about the Serra House that is being built. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-2003-128 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM FERRE WAS ABSENT), to approve the following consent calendar items: 3A. Approval of Check Register Dated November 13, 2003 3B. Ratify 11-13-2003 CRA Action 3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 3D. Approval of 10-23-2003 Minutes 3E. Award of 2003-04 Street Striping contract- Traffic Operations 3F. Travel Authorization-Dragos Barbu to Attend Comdex from November 16- 20, 2003 3G. Tract Map 16474 PUBLIC COMMENT JoAnn Johnson. 12723 Mt.Vernon Avenue,gave abiography of Wayne Webster,amember of the community and Citizen Patrol. He washer patrol partner for the past 10-12 years. He recently passed away and those who knew him will miss him, he was a great friend. ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Historical &Cultural Activities Committee a. Minutes of 10-06-2003 CC-2003-129 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBERLARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM FERRE WAS ABSENT), to accept the October 6, 2003 Minutes of the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Hilkev,reported that the new Inland News Broadcast that is on at 10:00 p.m. every night covers San Bernardino County. He feels that it is an amazing show of a combination of national and mostly local news, he has really enjoyed it. He also reported Council Minutes November 13,2003 Page 3 that there is a local radio show 590 am. Between the two, there is a lot of local news, that we have never had before. He along with City Manager Schwab and Wayne Youngmen attended the Crime Prevention Committee and would like the City and the Crime Prevention Committee to consider a speed watch program. Reche Canyon is closed, the traffic is coming through Grand Terrace and because the 215 widening has been delayed until 2008 or 2009,we are going to get a lot of traffic on our streets and it seems timely to do something about traffic watch which will allow people in Grand Terrace to either document or record where the volume of traffic is. He appreciates staffs interest and believes that it will come back to the Crime Prevention committee at their next meeting. He won first place in the cooking contest at the Country Fair and he brought cookies in to share. Councilmember Larkin, thanked City Staff and all of the organizations for putting on a successful Halloween Haunt. He reported that the Country Fair was successful and had a good turn out even with questionable weather. He took a walk down to look out point a few weeks ago and noticed that there was a house on fire on the corner of Arliss&Vivienda. He suggested setting up some type of an emergency relief fund for Grand Terrace residents who have suffered some type of catastrophe or for those who did and have moved to Grand Terrace and are in need of assistance. This would be a way of taking care of our own community and helping out our neighbors. He will approach the Lions club and suggested doing the same with the Women's Club. He feels that Veteran's Day is a great time to honor all of the Veterans that have put so much effort towards our freedom. He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Councilmember Cortes,reported that at the SANBAG Board Meeting the Directors approved funding for a motorcycle police officer and a crossing guards for selected Rialto Schools to help control traffic and help also prevent accidents during the construction of State Route 210. They are opening two streets that has increased the traffic where school children are crossing and they don't have signals or stop signs or crosswalks. They also voted to remove the ramps for the same project because of the San Bernardino kangaroo rat. She feels that we should ask for a motorcycle police officer, because of the increased traffic due to the closure of Reche Canyon. She thanked staff for participating and helping out with the fire victims as well as her colleagues. She thanked staff for doing a great Halloween Haunt. She felt that the Country Fair was very nice. Assistant Citv Manager Berrv, thanked everyone who made the Halloween Haunt happen. He thanked the Grand Terrace Woman's Club, the Grand Terrace Lion's Club, Waste Management, Grand Terrace Real Estate, Blue Mountain Real Estate, Terra Loma Real Estate,Mr.&Mrs.Frank Ferre,Mr.&Mrs.Tony Petta,Keystone Schools,California Skate, Nolte&Associates,RoquetPaving,andValleyBank. He thanked Riverside Highland Water Co. who provided the generator that kept everything running and Air Borne Bike gave the City a good price for a bicycle that was given out as a prize. He thanked Terrace Crest Baptist Church for staffing the event. He showed approximately five minutes of a video of Council Minutes November 13,2003 Page 4 the Halloween Haunt and the Country Fair. Councilmember Cortes, expressed well wishes to former Councilmember Gene Carlstrom that was recently in the hospital, he is doing well. She wished Gary Koontz a Happy Birthday and also Councilmember Don Larkin. Mavor Garcia, wished them both a Happy Birthday. She thanked Assistant City Manager Berry for all of his efforts on the video that he put together. She congratulated Councilmember Hilkey on his win with his cookies and also congratulated the Grand Terrace Library on raising$6800 in the kiss a cow contest. She thanked everyone for doing whatever they could for the fire victims. The Chamber of Commerce had a major drive. She was able to go to the Jerry L. Petta's Veteran's Hospital in Loma Linda for a tour. She feels that it is important to remember the sacrifice's that our Veteran's have given. She reported on the tremendous strides that the Foundation is having and requested that Assistant City Manager Berry give a report on the two events that they have had. Assistant Citv ManaL-er Berrv.reported that the Foundation held an event at Valley Bank and was able to raise another $2,500 and they are looking at holding another event in early December. Mavor Garcia, congratulated Valley Bank on their Grand Re-opening. She asked Council what their feelings are on starting the Council meeting at 8:00 p.m. on December 11, 2003. It was the consensus of the Council to start the meeting of December 11, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. following the City Birthday Party. Mavor Garcia, received a message on her answering machine from Elizabeth from Congressman Jerry Lewis'Office indicating that we got$500,000.00 dollars for the 1215 and Barton Road interchange. They are finalizing the conference report and then it will get passed by the House and Senate and then it will go to the President's desk for support. PUBLIC HEARING 6A. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, Approving BRSP- 03-01 (Amendments to the Barton Road Specific Plan)and E-03-08 (Environmental Review -Negative Declaration) Community and Economic Development Director Koontz indicated the in 1990 the Grand Terrace City Council approved the original Barton Road Specific Plan. Over the past 13 years, several minor amendments have been approved to address specific issues associated with the Specific Plan and its implementation. However, no comprehensive review and revision has occurred. The Community Development Department has undertaken the task Council Minutes November 13,2003 Page 5 of performing a comprehensive review of the current Barton Road Specific Plan. Based upon this review, the Department has prepared a major revision to the Specific Plan. He gave an overview of the proposed changes. Mayor Garcia opened discussion up to the public. Charles Hadie. 2209 West Balboa Blvd.,Newport Beach, CA 92663,indicated that he is in support of the proposed amendment to the Barton Road Specific Plan. Mayor Garcia returned discussion to the Council. Councilmember Larkin, questioned what measures have been taken in the Barton Road Specific Plan to ensure that a bunch of strip malls aren't built along Barton Road. Communitv and Economic Development Director Koontz, responded that throughout the specific plan it still provides the same guidelines and with the planning process they have, staffreview and the Planning Commission review he is quite comfortable that they can avoid that from happening. Councilmember Larkin, questioned if there were any incentives to get multiple property owners together due to the current sizes of the lots on Barton Road. Community and Economic Development Director Koontz, responded that they left a discussion on incentives,however, they are not specific. They made it an open discussion between the Planning Commission and the applicant. Councilmember Larkin. questioned if the plan includes multi-zoning to mix the residential and commercial together to make it more pedestrian friendly. Communitv and Economic Development Director Koontz. responded that it maintains the desire to keep the pedestrian access with the commercial development. They aren't avoiding anything that was in the original plan. Councilmember Larkin,requested clarification on drive-thru's. Community and Economic Development Director Koontz.responded that they are permitted and that have always been permitted in the Specific Plan and you will probably see one or two drive-thru's coming across our door soon. Councilmember Hilkev.questioned what changes are taking place on Preston with the multi- family. Council Minutes November 13,2003 Page 6 Community and Economic Development Director Koontz,responded that they are basically focusing on the area of the vacant lot that is surrounded by multi-family development. Councilmember Hilkev. asked if the language has been changed regarding the 300 foot access along Section 2. Communitv and Economic Development Director Koontz,responded that the language has been modified slightly. There are going to be certain cases where you simply can not get a 300 foot access. Councilmember Hilkev.stated that he agrees with everything that Community and Economic Development Director Koontz is saying. He questioned what assurance does the Council have that strip malls won't be approved at Staff or Planning Commission level. Community and Economic Development Director Koontz,right now he is depending on his understanding of the direction of the City Council and the Planning Commission to ensure that those things don't happen. To put in some type of qualifier that says if this happens or that happens it has to be approved by the City Council, we can do that, however, it will be interesting wording. Councilmember Hilkev, questioned the section pertaining to monument signs. Communitv and Economic Development Director Koontz,responded that the existing zoning sign section is exactly the same for all intensive purposes. Councilmember Larkin, questioned if there is any consideration of signs near the 215 interchange in the Barton Road Specific Plan. Communitv Development Director Koontz, responded that it is not a part of the Specific Plan,however, it would fall under the existing sign ordinance. CC-2003-130 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM FERRE WAS ABSENT), to approve the first reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, Approving BRSP-03-01 (Amendments to the Barton Road Specific Plan) and E-03-08 (Environmental Review-Negative Declaration) 6B. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace,California,amending Title 4 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code and Establishing Animal Control and Licensing Fees Assistant Citv ManaLyer Berrv. indicated that as of November 1, 2003 the City of Colton Council Minutes November 13,2003 Page 7 began providing Animal Control Services for the City of Grand Terrace. Staff has been working closely with Colton's Staff to bring our fee schedule up-to-date regarding Animal Control and Licensing fees. He gave information on the AVID Chip Implant. He recommends that the Council adopt the proposed Ordinance and that residents have the option of choosing an electronic chip implant program for their pets. These implants will be available at all pet licensing clinic held in Grand Terrace. Councilmember Larkin. questioned how long a dog is held before taking it to the shelter. Assistant City Manager Berrv,responded that they will bring the animals to the shelter at the end of the officers shift. Councilmember Larkin, questioned if the officer will try to find the owner if the animal is licensed. Assistant Citv Manager Berm responded in the negative that the officer will take it to the shelter. Councilmember Larkin, questioned if an animal has the Chip implant and the officer scans the animal,will the officer take that animal to the owner. Assistant Citv Manager Berrv,responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Larkin,questioned then why not have a discount for those animals that have a chip implanted. Assistant Citv Manager Berrv, responded that at this time the City of Colton has not purchased the equipment. When we get to the point where they do purchase the equipment, then we can modify the fees. Councilmember Larkin, questioned if the officer will pick-up any animal. Assistant Citv Manager Berm responded that from what he understands that for skunks and opossums residents will have to rent the trap and trap them and the officer will pick them up. Councilmember Hilkev,indicated that in the past he borrowed the traps from the County,that there wasn't a fee for them. Citv Manager Schwab,indicated that from his experience, although it has been a few years, there was money involved. Councilmember Hilkev. confirmed that there is a rental fee that is being proposed. Council Minutes November 13,2003 Page 8 Assistant Citv Manager Berrv, responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Hilkev,referred to a letter that he received regarding the Chip implant, He would like to postpone this until we can find out if Colton has a scanner and if the City can buy the chips. Assistant Citv Manager Berm indicated that Colton does not have a scanner and not does the County of San Bernardino. Councilmember Larkin, questioned how much a scanner costs. Assistant Citv Manager Berrv, responded that he does not know. He indicated that it is important to move forward with this fee schedule,otherwise the City will be unable to do the licensing clinics in January and will really hold up the process. Councilmember Hilkev, questioned if the general animal fees are the City's fees or the fee to house the pet at the shelter. Assistant Citv Manger Berrv,responded that it is the fee that the shelter charges and the City recaptures a portion of that if someone picks up the animal. Councilmember Larkin,stated that there is no cost to the City if the animal never goes to the shelter. Assistant Citv Manager Berrv,responded that there should still be a fine because there is a leash law. He indicated that we survive off of fees and fines and licenses to make this program work. Councilmember Hilkev,indicated that he feels strongly that we should require a chip or that a first offense fines should be less. He feels that if we are going to make a change we should make a change for the better. Citv Manager Schwab, indicated that any fee that we do not collect will come out of the General Fund. Assistant Citv Manager Berrv, indicated that the licensing fees did not increase. Councilmember Hilkev, questioned if the shelter fees went up. Assistant Citv Manager Berrv, responded that the first time second time and third time offense went up,however, those are minimal amount of revenues that come in. Council Minutes November 13,2003 Page 9 Councilmember Larkin, feels that it will be helpful to have background information for comparison. He supports requiring a chip implant and having a reduced fine as an incentive. Mayor Garcia opened discussion to the public,there being none, she returned discussion to the Council. Councilmember Hilkev, feels that we are rushing into this and feels that we should put together a fee where residents pay for the chip when they license the animal for the first time. If the animal is caught they won't get charged the horrendous housing fees. If they choose not to get the chip then they pay the housing fees. Citv Manager Schwab,indicated that the City won't be collecting the fees until January and questioned Assistant City Manager Berry if there would be a problem pushing this back to the December Meeting. Assistant Citv Manager Berrv. indicated that the Ordinance requires a second reading. Councilmember Hilkev.indicated that he would like the fees to be set up where you pay$9 for a neutered dog plus$40 for a chip and registration and a discount if your dog gets picked up and the satisfaction that your dog will be returned. Mavor Garcia, indicated that she is all for encouraging the chip implant, however, she has a little bit of a problem mandating the fee. She feels that most people that want to do it will do the implant. She has a problem telling people they have to do it. Councilmember Hilkev.indicated that he has a problem telling people that they have to pay for a license that has no value. He would rather tell someone would you rather pay$9 for a license that has no value or would you rather pay$50 and get an implant for your pet. Councilmember Larkin,indicated that he doesn't feel the chip should be mandated,however, he feels it should be an option and should the dog get caught, there should be a$15 dollar discount on the first offense. CC-2003-131 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN, SECOND BY MAYOR GARCIA, CARRIED 4-0-1-0(MAYOR PRO TEM FERRE WAS ABSENT),to adopt the first reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace,California, amending Title 4 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code and Establishing Animal Control and Licensing Fees with the deletion of section 7C and the amendment to Section 8A.to I"time offense$30 for any animal that has a identifying chip and$50 if they don't have an identifying chip. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council Minutes November 13,2003 Page 10 7A. Second Reading An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California,Amending Title 6 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code and Establishing Regulations Governing Animal Control CC-2003-132 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMEERLARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM FERRE WAS ABSENT), to approve the Second Reading An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California, Amending Title 6 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code and Establishing Regulations Governing Animal Control NEW BUSINESS 8A. Resolution-Measure I Capital Improvement Plan(CIP) Re-allocation CC-2003-133 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 3-1-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY VOTED NO AND MAYOR PRO TEM FERRE WAS ABSENT), to approve a Resolution of the City. Council of the City of Grand Terrace, State of California,Adopting the Measure"I" Five-Year Capital Improvement Program. 8B. City Selection Committee Elections It was the consensus of the Council to recommend that Mayor Garcia support the following for the City Selection Committee: City Selection Committee Chair-Bill Alexander, City of Rancho Cucamonga City Selection Committee Vice-Chair- Judith Valles, City of San Bernardino Local Agency Formation Commission- Jim Bagley, City of Twentynine Palms South Coast Air Quality Management District Board-Leonard Paulitz, City of Montclair Cal-ID Remote Access Network Board-Eunice Ulluoa, City of Chino CLOSED SESSION-None ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Garcia adjourned the City Council Meeting at 9:00 p.m.,in memory of Wayne Webster,until the next CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday,December 11,2003 at 8:00 p.m. a CITY CLERK of the Cijof Grand Terrace MAYOR of the City of Grand Terrace