06/24/2004 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING-JUNE 24, 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 June 24,
2004, at 6:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Maryetta Ferr6,Mayor Pro Tem
Lee Ann Garcia, Councilmember
Don Larkin, 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
John Harper, City Attorney
Lt. Hector Guerra, Sheriff s Department
ABSENT: Herman Hilkey, Mayor
Bea Cortes, Councilmember
The City Council meeting was opened with invocation by Councilwoman Garcia, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Don Larkin.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS -Recognition of Grand Terrace Days Sponsors.
Mayor Pro Tem Ferr6 announced the names of all of the Sponsors of Grand Terrace Days
2004 and presented each of them with a Certificate of Appreciation and a DVD of the Parade
and event.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-2004-60 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
LARKIN, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR HILKEY AND COUNCILMEMBER
CORTES WERE ABSENT),to approve the following consent calendar items with
the removal of item 3F. To be considered with item 8B.:
3A. Approval of Check Register Dated June 24, 2004
3B. Ratify 06-24-2004 CRA Action
3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
3D. Approval of 06-10-2004 Minutes
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3E. Resolution-Annual Statement of Investment Policy
3G. Award of Consulting Contract for K&J Plating Remediation Project
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Ferr6 indicated that the Public Comment will be limited to three minutes per
speaker and asked those who speak to adhere to this rule.
Richard Rollins.22797 Barton Road,expressed his appreciation for all of the hard work that
Assistant City Manager Berry and staff did on Grand Terrace Days and for doing a good job
on a regular basis.
Barnev KarRer. 11668 Bernardo Way,stated that he feels that the City should disclose when
they purchase properties whether it be the City or the Redevelopment Agency. He
questioned what the plans are for Michigan.
Tonv Petta. 11875 Eton Drive, expressed his gratitude to the City Council and staff of the
City of Grand Terrace. He feels that all of the improvement that are going on in the
community is great.
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Crime Prevention Committee
A. Minutes of 05-10-2004
CC-2004-61 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA,SECOND BY COUNCH MEMBER
LARKIN, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR HILKEY AND COUNCH MEMBER
CORTES WERE ABSENT), to accept the May 10, 2004 Minutes of the Crime
Prevention Committee.
2. Emergency Operations Committee
A. Committee Member Resignation(McElwee)
CC-2004-62 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
GARCIA, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR HILKEY AND COUNCILMEMBER
CORTES WERE ABSENT), to accept the resignation of Claire McElwee from the
Emergency Operations Committee with regret and thank her for her service.
COUNCIL REPORTS
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Councilmember Larkin,the Foundation for Grand Terrace will be holding an event to Paint
the Gage Canal wall on Saturday, July 31, 2004. Everyone is encouraged to participate.
Councilmember Garcia, requested that the City Clerk do an article for the Blue Mountain
Outlook on how the agenda's are put out and how to get information. She thanked the Press
Enterprise for doing an outstanding job of covering Grand Terrace. She thanked Assistant
City Manager Berry for all of the great work that he is doing. She requested information on
swimming and karate.
Assistant Citv Manaizer Berrv, responded that there are still some spots available for
swimming lessons and that the martial arts program is doing very well.
Councilmember Garcia, expressed her excitement that there is a piano teacher in town. She
wished everyone a safe 4' of July. She congratulated Bobbie Forbes on being the new
Chamber of Commerce President.
Assistant Citv Manager Berrv, indicated that free swim is available on Saturdays and
Sundays now through August I"at Terrace Hills Middle School pool.
Mavor Pro Tem Ferr6, thanked Assistant City Manager Berry for the reception that he
planned for the Sponsors of Grand Terrace Days 2004. The corner ofMt.Vernon and Grand
Terrace Road have now been striped. It looks great and is very much appreciated.
PUBLIC HEARING
6A. 2004-2005 Annual Assessment Landscape and Lighting District No. 89-1 -
Resolution Adopting the Annual Assessment Levy
Citv Attorney Hamer. indicated that this is the Annual Public Hearing for the Levy of
Assessments for Landscape and Lighting District No. 89-1. The purpose the District is to
fund the costs of maintenance of certain public improvements. The District was formed in
1989 by unanimous consent of the property owners. There is a requirement that the
assessment be reconsidered at a Public Hearing and levied annually. The assessment has not
been increased and it is staff s recommendation to hold the Public Hearing, receive any
public comment and to consider and vote positively on the resolution.
Mayor Pro Tern Ferr6 opened the Public Hearing for discussion, there being none she
returned discussion to the Council.
CC-2004-63 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
GARCIA, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR HILKEY AND COUNCILMEMBER
CORTES WERE ABSENT), to adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City
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of Grand Terrace Confirming a Diagram and Assessment and Providing for Annual
Assessment Levy for a Landscaping and Street Lighting District.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None
NEW BUSINESS
8A. Signal Installation Agreement- San Bernardino County
CC-2004-64 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
LARKIN, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR HILKEY AND COUNCILMEMBER
CORTES WERE ABSENT),to authorize the Mayor of the City of Grand Terrace to
enter into a contract with the County of San Bernardino and the City of Colton to
construct a signalized intersection at Barton Road and La Cadena Drive with an
appropriation for contract being recommended at mid-year in the form of a
combination of Measure I and Gas Tax funds.
8B. Certification of the Results of the Examination of the Initiative Petition for the
Establishment of the Office of the Elective Mayor for the City of Grand Terrace
3F. Resolution Calling a General Municipal Election
CC-2004-65 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
LARKIN, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR HILKEY AND COUNCILMEMBER
CORTES WERE ABSENT),to Acknowledge the Certification of the Results of the
Examination of the Initiative Petition for the Establishment of the Office of Elective
Mayor for the City of Grand Terrace and Submit the Initiative to the Voters on the
November 2,2004 General Municipal Election Ballot and Adopt a Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California, Calling and Giving Notice of
the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 2,
2004,for the Election of Certain Officers as Required by the Provisions of the Laws
of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities.
8C. Request for"PC or N"Letter for Type 21 General Liquor License for Sav-On Drug
Store for a"Public Convenience or Necessity'Letter from the City in Support of an
Alcoholic Beverage Control ("ABC") General Liquor License, Type 21
CC-2004-66 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
LARKIN, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR HILKEY AND COUNCILMEMBER
CORTES WERE ABSENT), to approve the request from the Developer of Sav-on
Drug Store for a"Public Convenience of Necessity"Letter from the City in support
of an Alcoholic Beverage Control ("ABC") General Liquor License, Type 21 and
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direct staff to prepare and send the letter to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
CLOSED SESSION-None
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Ferr6 adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:40 p.m., until the next CRA/City
Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, July 8, 2004 at 6:30 p.m.
CITY CLERK of the City/of Grand Terrace
MAYOR of the City of Goad Terrace