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08/26/2004 v CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING-AUGUST 26,2004 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 August 26, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: Herman Hilkey,Mayor Maryetta Ferre, Mayor Pro Tern Lee Ann Garcia, 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 Lt. Hector Guerra, Sheriff's Department ABSENT: John Harper, City Attorney The City Council meeting was opened with invocation by Councilman Don Larkin,followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilwoman Bea Cortes. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2A. Beverly Powell, Southern California Edison Update Beverlv Powell.' Southern California Edison, gave an update on Edison's plan to upgrade the Devers-Palo Verde Transmission Corridor, which cuts through Grand Terrace. She indicated that there will be an open house that will be held on September 7`h at the Loma Linda Senior Center where theywill discuss the proposed project. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-2004-88 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM FERRE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 5-0,to approve the following consent calendar items: 3A. Approval of Check Registers Dated August 26, 2004 3B. Ratify 08-26-2004 CRA Action Council Minutes August 26,2004 Page 2 3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 3D. Approval of 08-12-2004 Minutes 3E. Award of the Street Slurry Contract to American Asphalt South,Inc. for the 2004-2005 Slurry Seal Program 3F. Award of the City Parking Lot Reconstruction Contract to the Lowest Bidder, Roquet Paving PUBLIC COMMENT -None ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Crime Prevention Committee A. Minutes of 07-12-2004 CC-2004-89 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the July 12, 2004 Minutes of the Crime Prevention Committee. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Larkin, indicated that he has been on vacation over the last two and a half weeks. He visited Fire Station#23 in New York and took some pictures and will share them with the Council at the next meeting. He reported that the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors extended the Safe Haven Law so that Fire Stations can now accept new born babies when the parents who have legal custody want to surrender them within 72 hours without any prosecution of child abandonment. He congratulated Mayor Pro Tern Ferre for her recent endorsement from the County Republican Party on her re-election. He indicated that he took a position two and a half years ago as the Executive Director of the First Five San Bernardino which has taken up a lot of his time and that after considering his family and responsibilities he feels that at this time he will not seek re-election. He thanked everyone who has helped him along the way. He expressed his appreciation to the Council for their dedication and hard work. He feels that one of the reasons that Grand Terrace is such a good community is because of staff and their dedication and hard work for the City. He stated that Grand Terrace residents get involved and are active in making Grand Terrace a great community. He stated that he plans on staying involved in the community. He wished those on the Council and those running for Council luck. Mavor Pro Tern Ferre,thanked Councilmember Larkin for his comments and expressed her appreciation for his efforts. She feels that adding Fire Station to the Safe Haven Law is a worthy cause. She reported that she along with Councilmembers Cortes and Garcia,attended Council Minutes August 26,2004 Page 3 the Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon. The topic was the West Nile Virus. There were two speakers from San Bernardino Vector Control, a speaker from Redlands Community Hospital and Assistant City Manager Berry gave an update on how the City of Grand Terrace is monitoring this problem. The program was very interesting, educational and timely. She reported that she attended the dedication at Richard Rollins Park. She felt that it was a fabulous event and thanked Mayor Hilkey,City Manager Schwab and Assistant City Manager Berry for a nice dedication. Councilmember Garcia, indicated that she feels the dedication of the Richard Rollins Park was very special and she is so proud of the community. She reported that there is a great brochure available on the front counter on who are you going to call and encouraged that this information be placed on the website. She reported that on September 10`h the Perris Hill Line Dancers will be the program at the Senior Center. She requested an update on the upcoming Halloween Haunt. Assistant Citv Manauer Berrv,responded that staff is on track for the Halloween Haunt. He indicated that the Foundation of Grand Terrace is paying for an International Children's Performer to come in and entertain. This year the event will be held on Saturday, October 30d'. They are looking for community sponsors and candy donations. Councilmember Garcia. encouraged bakers to participate in the 23rd Annual Country Fair, which will be held on November 0 . She also reported that the Grand Terrace Toastmasters will be holding an open house on Friday at 7:00 a.m.in the community meeting room at the Grand Terrace Civic Center. She thanked Councilmember Larkin for his comments. Councilmember Cortes. indicated that she attended the Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon and felt that it was very informative. She also attended the Richard Rollins Park Grand Opening and felt that it was a great event. She thanked Mayor Hilkey for all of his efforts for had it not been for him we wouldn't have the wonderful park. She congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Ferr6 for receiving an endorsement from the Republican Party. She expressed her respect for Councilman Don Larkin and sadness with him not seeking re- election. She feels that he has been her mentor and thanked him for helping when she was a newly elected councihnember. She wished City Manager Tom Schwab a Happy Birthday. Mavor Hilkev,stated that he will miss Councilmember Larkin. He feels that the relationship between the City of Grand Terrace and the School District is going very well. He feels that the park is gorgeous. He reported that Assistant City Manager Berry is working on some water drainage issues throughout the community. He feels that it is very important for the City to stay on top of the standing water issues and to coordinate efforts with residents. He expressed his appreciation for staffs efforts on getting the information together on the West Nile Virus. Council Minutes August 26,2004 Page 4 PUBLIC HEARING 6A. Tentative Tract Map No. 04-02(County Recorder's Number 16985)and E-04-04 to Create a 55 Unit Condominium Project on 4.8 Acres Councilmember Larkin indicated that he will be abstaining from this item due to a Conflict of Interest. He indicated that he resides within 1,000 feet of the project. , John Lampe.Associate Planner, stated that the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 15, 2004 to consider the proposal by applicant,NBD Development, to construct a total of 55 single family,paired homes to be sold to individual home buyers. The project will have a homeowner's association. The tentative tract map (TTM-04-02) has been filed for this condominium development. The subject site, consisting of 4.8 acres, is located on the north side of DeBerry Street between Reed Avenue on the west and the Gage Canal right-of- way on the east. He indicated that the only matter that is before the Council is the proposed tentative tract map to create the condominium subdivision and that it is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that the City Council approve the Resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 04-02 (TTM 16985) for a 55 unit Condominium Development in the City of Grand Terrace with mandatory findings and conditions of approval for Tentative Tract Map No. 04-02 as a condominium subdivision. Mavor Pro Tem Ferre, confirmed that the entrance to the condominiums will be off of DeBerry and the emergency entrance will be on Reed. Associate Planner Lampe,responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Cortes:questioned if it is sufficient to have one entrance. Associate Planner Lampe,responded in the affirmative. Mavor Hikev, questioned who was notified of the project. Associate Planner Lampe, responded that per City Code and requirements every property owner within a 300 feet of the site. The public hearing for the Planning Commission and the City Council were both published in the local press. The applicant held a community meeting to discuss the proposed project as well as knocking on doors to talk to people. Mayor Hilkey opened the Public Hearing for discussion. Chris Gerold,NBD Development Inc.,indicated that they have proposed a project and have been working with staff for a number of months. He stated that he is available to answer any questions that the Council may have and would like them to approve the project. Council Minutes August 26,2004 Page 5 Councilmember Garcia. requested a visual of the proposed landscaping. Mr.Gerold.responded they employed the same landscape architect that did Richard Rollins Park. He stated that they submitted a complete landscape plan and that one of their conditions is to follow the plan. Mavor Pro Tem Ferr6, questioned what type of a response he received after holding the public meeting and meeting with the neighbors regarding the proposed project. Mr. Gerold,responded that the majority of the people were there to get on a reservation list and find out how big they are going to be and how much they are going to cost. Thirteen people showed up with nine signing the registration form. The main issues that he heard was that they didn't like the idea of having a solid block wall surrounding the project and were they really going to make it a for sale project. Mayor Hilkey returned discussion to the Council. CC-2004-90 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES,SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM FERRE, CARRIED 4-0-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN ABSTAINED), to approve the Resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No.04-02(TTM 16985)for a 55 Unit Condominium Development in the City of Grand Terrace. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None NEW BUSINESS 8A. Rules of Procedures for Council Meetings CC-2004-91 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES,CARRIED 5-0,to continue the Rules of Procedures for Council Meetings to a future meeting at the discretion of staff. CLOSED SESSION-None ' ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hilkey adjourned the City Council Meeting at 8:35 p.m., until the next CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, September 9, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. CITY CLERK of the Citaf Grand Terrace