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12/11/2003 J . CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING-DECEMBER 11, 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 December 11, 2003, at 8:25 p.m. PRESENT: Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Maryetta Ferre, Mayor Pro Tern Herman Hilkey, Councilmember Don Larkin, Councilmember Bea Cortes, Councilmember Tom Schwab, City Manager Tracey Martinez, Deputy City Clerk Steve Berry, Assistant City Manager Larry Ronnow, Finance Director Jerry Glander, Building& Safety Director Gary Koontz, Community Development Director Lt. Hector Guerra, Sheriff's Department ABSENT: Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk John Harper, City Attorney The meeting was opened with invocation by Mayor Lee Ann Garcia, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Herman Hilkey. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. Southcoast Air Quality Management District Board Candidates Leonard Paulitz, Current AQMD Board Member and Councilmember for the City of Montclair, gave a brief presentation on why the Grand Terrace City Council should support him as a member of the Southcoast Air Quality Management District Board. It was the consensus of the Council to support Leonard Paulitz as a member of the Southcoast Air Quality Management District Board. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-2003-134 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 5-0,to approve the following consent calendar items with the removal of item 3D.: Council Minutes December 11,2003 Page 2 3A. Approval of Check Register Dated November 27, 2003 and December 11, 2003 3B. Ratify 12-11-2003 CRA Action 3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 3E. CLEEP Grant Expenditure 3F. General Plan Progress Report 3G. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project Authorization Request for Additional Unprogrammed Funds to Complete the Grand Terrace Senior Center/Petta Park Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Improvement Project ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 3D. Approval of 11-13-2003 Minutes CC-2003-135 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBERHILKEY,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 4-0-0-1 (MAYOR PRO TEM FERRE ABSTAINED), to approve the November 13, 2003 Minutes. PUBLIC COMMENT -None ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Emergency Operations Committee a. Minutes of 10-07-2003 and 11-04-2003 CC-2003-136 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the October 7, 2003 and November 4, 2003 Minutes of the Emergency Operations Committee. 2. Historical and Cultural Activities Committee a. Minutes of 11-03-2003 CC-2003-137 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM FERRE, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the November 3, 2003 Minutes of the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee. 3. Crime Prevention Committee a. Minutes of 10-13-2003 CC-2003-138 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM FERRE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER Council Minutes December 11,2003 Page 3 CORTES, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the October 13, 2003 Minutes of the Crime Prevention Committee. COUNCIL REPORTS Mavor Pro Tem Ferre, commended staff for the lights that are throughout the City. She indicated that the sidewalk on Grand Terrace Road was being used even before the project was complete. She feels that the sidewalk was needed for a long time and thanked staff for the work on the project. A special thank you to the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee for the great 25t"Anniversary Celebration. She is very appreciative of that and knows that everyone had a good time. She questioned if there are still signs on the corner property where the SAV-ON is going to be that say property available. Communitv and Economic Development Director Koontz, responded that attached to the SAV-ON there is approximately 3,000 square feet of retail area that is available for lease. Mavor Pro Tern Ferre,reported that there was an article in the Press Enterprise regarding the Vehicle Licensing Fee cuts and requested that City Manager Schwab give an update on how this will affect the City. Citv Manager Schwab, gave a brief history on the VLF. He indicated that if Grand Terrace does not receive the full VLF the City will have to utilize the reserve fund and the cash reserves in the General Fund. When we begin to plan for the 2004/2005 budget we will be coming to the Council that will include some reductions. He believes that the crisis that this will cause to many communities across the State,the legislature will have to do something. We have options that other communities may not have. Councilmember Hilkev, reported that Omnitrans will be offering seven day passes as well as a 31 day passes for Omnilink. He reported that Wayne Youngman made up a form on how to register pets that have implants and the City is going to use it and thanked Mr. Youngman. He wished everyone Happy Holidays. Councilmember Larkin,feels that the City should look at the current budget for any area that could be cut if necessary. He reported that he read an article in the Press Enterprise about Dragos Barbu and felt that it was a good article and enjoyed reading it. He indicated that he will not be able to attend the Anniversary Celebration on Saturday. He thanked the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee on the birthday celebration,he feels that they did a great job and recommended that Council recognize them at a future council meeting with something appropriate. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and blessed New Year. Councilmember Cortes,reported that the SANBAG Board approved funding for a study of developer fees. She indicated that the synchronisation of Barton Road that includes the Council Minutes December 11,2003 Page 4 signal at Honey Hill and Barton Road is in the construction tier two phase,which is expected to begin in 18 months. They are hoping that construction will begin in two years. She thanked Mayor Pro Tem Ferre for a lovely evening at her home. She indicated that this is her first year anniversary and she is very happy and appreciates all of the support from the staff. She wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Mavor Garcia,thanked the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee for a wonderful 25`h Birthday Celebration. She particularly enjoyed hearing the beginnings of the City given by Tony Petta and the overview of Grand Terrace given by City Manager Schwab. She requested that Assistant City Manager Berry possibly put together a map of the city and have graphics pop out showing how the infrastructure developed in the community. She expressed her joy in how well the City has done and how well we are doing and the exciting things that are planned for the future. She reported that the Woman's Club will be holding their Special Holiday Celebration on Wednesday at noon at the Hilton, the Chamber Luncheon will be held on Tuesday at 11:45 at the Lion's Community Center, and the Chamber will hold their Holiday Mixer on Wednesday form 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at JB's . She requested an update on how the foundation is doing. Assistant Citv Manager Berrv.reported that the Foundation currently has$17,500.00 in the bank. The third event will be held on Monday night and hopefully they will raise the rest of the $25,000.00. Mavor Garcia,concurred with Councilmember Larkin's suggestion ofrecognizing the efforts of the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee. She recommended that everyone take the time to look at the historical display in the glass case in the foyer. She thanked staff for all of their efforts throughout the year. She thanked Council for making her time on the Council enjoyable. She wished everyone a happy holiday. PUBLIC HEARING-None UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7A. Second 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) CC-2003-139 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY,CARRIED 5-0,to approve the Second 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) Council Minutes December 11,2003 Page 5 7B. Second 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 CC-2003-140 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM FERRE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the second 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 and giving residents the option of choosing an electronic chip implant program for their pets,which will be available at all pet licensing clinics held in Grand Terrace. NEW BUSINESS 8A. Resolution Approving the Regional Transportation Improvement Plan(RTIP) CC-2003-141 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM FERRE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES,CARRIED 5-0,to approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace Certifying that Grand Terrace has the Resources to Fund the Projects Submitted for Inclusion in the FY 2004/2005 - 2009/2010 Transportation Improvement Program and Affirming its Commitment to Implement all of the Projects Submitted in the Program. CLOSED SESSION-None ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Garcia adjourned the City Council Meeting at 9:25 p.m., until the next CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, January 8, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. CITY CLERK of the City Grand Terrace Pâ–șIAYOR of the City of Grand Terrace