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03/11/2004 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING-MARCH 11, 2004 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 March 11, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: Herman Hilkey, Mayor Maryetta Ferr6, Mayor Pro Tem Lee Ann Garcia, Councilmember Bea Cortes, Councilmember Tom Schwab, City Manager Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk Steve Berry,Assistant City Manager Larry Ronnow, Finance Director Gary Koontz, Community Development Director Lt. Hector Guerra, Sheriffs Department ABSENT: Don Larkin, Councilmember Jerry Glander, Building& Safety Director John Harper, City Attorney The City Council meeting was opened with invocation by Councilwoman Lee Ann Garcia,followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilwoman Bea Cortes. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. Proclamation-Women's History Month Mayor Pro Tem Ferr6 read a Proclamation declaring March 2004 as "Women's History Month"in the City of Grand Terrace and Mayor Hilkey presented it to Cindy Buchanan, Chairperson of the San Bernardino County Commission on the Status of Women. Cindy Buchanan, indicated that the Commission of the Status of Women is an advisory board to the County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors, Nationally the Commission of the Status of Women was started by John F. Kennedy in cooperation with Eleanor Roosevelt. The County of San Bernardino commissioned their own body in 1974 in order to recognize and identify inequities and areas where additional service or additional emphasis was needed. The Commission is a fifteen member non-partisan Board,each Supervisor appoints three commissioners and their goals are to identify and eliminate inequities,to inform the community about issues Council Minutes March 11,2004 Page 2 that concern women and to provide technical assistance to both the individuals as well as the Board of Supervisors. She thanked the Council for the Proclamation on behalf of the Commission. They will be holding a"Women's Her Story Luncheon" on March 30, anyone interested should let her know. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-2004-32 MOTIONBY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA,CARRIED 4-0-1-0(COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN WAS ABSENT),to approve the following consent calendar items: 3A. Approval of Check Register Dated March 11, 2004 3B. Ratify 03-11-2004 CRA Action 3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 3D. Approval of 02-26-2004 Minutes PUBLIC COMMENT -None ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Historical and Cultural Activities Committee A. Minutes of 02-02-2004 CC-2004-33 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM FERRE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA,CARRIED 4-0-1-0(COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN WAS ABSENT), to accept the February 2, 2004 Minutes of the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee. 2. Emergency Operations Committee A. Minutes of 02-03-2004 CC-2004-34 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM FERRE, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN WAS ABSENT), to accept the February 3, 2004 Minutes of the Emergency Operations Committee. COUNCIL REPORTS Mavor Pro Tem Ferre,reported that she attended the S an B ernardino County Gang and Drugs Task Force Meeting,there were two presentations that were made at this meeting one by the Fontana School District on their Fontana Drug Treatment Program and the other one was Council Minutes March 11,2004 Page 3 done by the Loma Linda School of Nursing on the results of a year long program in which the student nurses have been involved. This is a child health program with low income families with gang member ties. They reached families in San Bernardino, Rialto and Colton. As always, she came away from the meeting with a good feeling and knowledge. Councilmember Garcia, reported that she attended that SANBAG Commuter Rail Committee, which oversees Metrolink and that they are looking at a possible extension to Redlands. SCAG had their first policy dialogues related to the COMPASS Project. She also attended the SCAG Regional Council Meeting, the transportation committee did move for adoption of the Regional Transportation Plan to go to the Regional Council, which will happen on April 1. She reported that they had the first meeting with the Soccer Committee and additional meetings will be held in order to come up with an agreement with the Soccer Club to preserve that wonderful 2.2 million investment at Richard Rollins Park. Save Our Local Services is an initiative that is being sponsored by the League of California Cities,the Counties, and the Special Districts. At the Stater Bros. in Colton there is going to be an information booth if anyone would like more information. She reported that the Art Show, that is hosted by the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee will be held on the first Sunday in May. She reported that she will be attending the City County Conference, along with the rest of the Council. She thanked Cindy Buchanan for coming for Women's History Month. She wished everyone a wonderful spring in Grand Terrace. Councilmember Cortes, reported that the consultant that SANBAG hired is beginning the preliminary design of tier two of the San Bernardino Valley regarding the Traffic Signal System Program. They will be compiling information from the City regarding the signals that are included in tier two. Construction on Tier Two should begin next summer and should take approximately 6 months. All work on this project is subject to Federal Funds. She congratulated City Manager Tom Schwab on his 20 years with the City. She wished Larry Ronnow and JoAnn Johnson a Happy Birthday. Mavor Hilkev, stated that the signal project that Councilmember Cortes is referring to will synchronize the lights all the way through Grand Terrace. He referred to the improvements at the corner of Grand Terrace Road and Mt. Vernon, once completed it will be very nice looking. He reported that Tanya Cahill is leaving Grand Terrace and a luncheon will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2004 at 12 noon. Omnitrans had to do an in depth study of their natural gas system in the North end of San Bernardino. It became a very intense legal issue. Senator Soto passed a bill that forced them to survey the entire neighborhood and schools. The results officially came back two weeks and there was no negative effect on the community on the natural gas fueling station. Omnitrans did accept the study and they are working to keep better communication with the community. PUBLIC HEARING Council Minutes March 11,2004 Page 4 6A. Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)Program Year 2004-2005 Assistant Citv_ Manaszer Berry, indicated that the City has been notified by the County to expect a total of$67,000 for FY 2004-05. The County has completed its application process and submitted a listing of eligible projects which have requested funding from the Grand Terrace Allocation. He indicated that it is now the responsibility to determine funding for the program year 2004-05. Mayor Hilkey opened discussion to the Public. Lori Shearer, Librarian Grand Terrace Branch Library,reported that IA 0 of the population of Grand Terrace falls under the guidelines of being functionally illiterate. She stated that the funding really helps those in our community and is being spent well. Mayor Hilkey returned discussion to the Council. CC-2004-35 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA,CARRIED 4-0-1-0(COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN WAS ABSENT),to authorize staff to submit the following funding list to the County of San Bernardino Department of Economic and Community Development for the 2004-2005 Program Year: 1. San Bernardino County Library, continuation of Literacy Education at the Grand Terrace Library Branch in the amount of$10,000. 2. Phase I Environmental Study at 21750 Main Street in the amount of$57,000. The funds would be used for financing of environmental studies,demolition of blighted buildings, and cleanup of contaminated soil on a former plating company site. The site poses a potential health risk to students and faculty of the proposed new public high school as well as residential neighborhoods surrounding the site. 6B. An Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace California,Amending Title 8,the Grand Terrace Health and Safety Code by Revising Chapter 8.04, Nuisance Abatement; Amending Title 18, The Grand Terrace Zoning Code by Adding to Chapter 18.06, Definitions,ANew Definition ofRecreation Vehicles(RV's),By Adding to Chapter 18.60; Off-Street Parking,A New Section on Recreational Vehicle Parking; and by Revising Chapter 18.73, General Regulations and Exceptions; and Amending Title 4,Comprehensive Fee Schedules,Fines and Taxes,by Adding a New Chapter 4.105, Recreational Vehicle Parking and Storage Fines Assistant Citv Manaver Berrv, gave a brief report on the history of this item. He indicated that the proposed updated ordinance will allow non-motorized Recreational Vehicles/Utility Council Minutes March 11,2004 Page 5 Trailers many of the same privileges as a motorized RV. It addresses line of sight issues and visual/operational conditions of the vehicles/trailers. Grand Terrace residents are currently required to screen their non-motorized RVs and utility trailers from public view. The proposed ordinance will allow residents to park/store their RV/Utility Trailers on their propertywithout screening from public view as directed by City Council. The administrative variance will allow for flexibility on a case-by-case basis where the RV/Utility Trailer owner has a challenge with the proposed ordinance. He indicated that staff is requesting that the City Council review the proposed RV/Utility Trailer Parking Ordinance,accept public input, then approve and adopt the ordinance. Mayor Hilkey opened the Public Hearing. Bill Warren, 11773 Holly Street, indicated that he sees some tremendous and great improvements on the way the ordinance has been written and commends the staff on what they have accomplished. He indicated that there are still a few things that he would like to offer as a suggestion to Council and staff. He feels that it is imperative to get the message out to the Community at large. He suggested posting signs at the four entrances of the community that there is an ordinance. He expressed his concern with some of the sections and fines of the code and feels that there should be consistency with the ordinance. He stated that the overall ordinance is good, however there is still few things that need to be worked on. Mayor Hilkey closed the public hearing. CC-2004-36 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM FERRE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES,CARRIED 4-0-1-0(COUNCILMEMBERLARKIN WAS ABSENT),to approve the first reading of an Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace California, Amending Title 8,the Grand Terrace Health and Safety Code by Revising Chapter 8.04,Nuisance Abatement;Amending Title 18,The Grand Terrace Zoning Code by Adding to Chapter 18.06, Definitions, A New Definition of Recreation Vehicles (RV's), By Adding to Chapter 18.60; Off-Street Parking, A New Section on Recreational Vehicle Parking; and by Revising Chapter 18.73, General Regulations and Exceptions; and Amending Title 4, Comprehensive Fee Schedules, Fines and Taxes,by Adding a New Chapter 4.105,Recreational Vehicle Parking and Storage Fines to the March 11, 2004 City Council Meeting with the following changes: 1. The fines for Parking/storage on unimproved surface be $25.00 2. Changing i to read as follows - On a corner lot no Recreational Vehicle/Utility Trailer shall be parked or stored in the corner side yard next to the street unless it complies with all other provisions of this section. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None Council Minutes March 11,2004 Page 6 NEW BUSINESS 8A. Budget Hearing Dates for FY 2004-2005 Preliminary Budget It was the consensus of the Council to schedule the Preliminary Budget Hearing for FY 2004- 2005 for May 13, 2004 at 4:30 p.m prior to the Council Meeting. CLOSED SESSION-None ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hilkey adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:45 p.m., in memory of Larry Kidd, George Van Gelder and Barbara Pfennighausen, until the next CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, April 8, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. A",al- � CITY CLERK of the City//of Grand Terrace ILA - MAYOR 6'?the *of Grand Terrace