01/27/2005 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING-JANUARY 27, 2005
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 January
27,2005, at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Maryetta Ferr6, Mayor
Herman Hilkey, Councilmember
Lee Ann Garcia, Councilmember
Jim Miller, Councilmember
Tom Schwab, City Manager
Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk
Steve Berry, Assistant City Manager
Lary Ronnow, Finance Director
Jerry Glander, Building& Safety Director
Gary Koontz, Community Development Director
John Harper, City Attorney .
Sgt. Mark Parsons, Sheriffs Department
ABSENT: Bea Cortes, Mayor Pro Tern
Lt. Hector Guerra, Sheriffs Department
The City Council meeting was opened with invocation by Councilwoman Lee Ann Garcia,followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Jim Miller.
CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ITEMS TO DELETE -None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. The Foundation of Grand Terrace
Jim King, The Foundation of Grand Terrace, stated that the Foundation was started
in September of last year and since then they have raised over $60,000. He gave a
brief overview of the Visioning Session that the Foundation held and reported what
their top results are. He stated that the objective of the Foundation is to strengthen
the community by enhancing the lives of people involved in Grand Terrace. This
will be accomplished by building permanent resources that will always support
community needs. The Foundation's agenda includes projects that enhance our
quality of life in Grand Terrace, such as the following: Community Beautification,
Community Services,Cultural Enhancement,Education,Land Conservancy,Senior
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Services, and Youth Development.
B. Proclamation- Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day
Councilmember Hilkey read a proclamation proclaiming February 14, 2005 as "A
Day for Hearts: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day" in the City of Grand
Terrace and urge all citizens to learn more about congenital heart defects and to
recognize the dedicated cardiac doctors and researchers who strive to assist those
affected by the condition. With increased education and research,children and adults
with CHD may lead longer and more active lives.
Mayor Ferre presented the proclamation to Suzy Cassel-Yanez and her son Tanner.
C. Proclamation- Wear Red Day for Women
Councilmember Lee Ann Garcia read a proclamation proclaiming February 4,2005
as "Wear Red for Women Day" in the,City of Grand Terrace urging all citizens to
wear red in recognition of family, friends and neighbors who have suffered from
heart disease, and as a show of support to fight it.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-2005-09 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HILKEY,CARRIED 4-0-1-0(COUNCILMEMBER CORTES WAS ABSENT),to
approve the following consent calendar items with the removal of items 3D.,3E,and
3H.:
3A. Approval of Check Register Dated January 27, 2005
3B. Ratify 01-27-2005 CRA Action
3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
3F. Travel Authorization-Finance Director
3G Updated Agreement Between the California State University,SanBemardino
Foundation and the City of Grand Terrace to Provide Locally Originated
Programming on the Education/Government Channel During Specified Time
Periods
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
3D. Approval of 01-13-2005 Minutes
CC-2005-10 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBERHILKEY,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
GARCIA, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM CORTES WAS ABSENT),to
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approve the January 13, 2005 Minutes.
3E. Request for``PC or N"Letter for Type 21 General Liquor License for Grand
Terrace Market at 12490 Michigan Street(northwest corner of Michigan and
Van Buren)
CC-2005-11 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MILLER, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM CORTES WAS ABSENT), to
deny the request for"PC or N"Letter for Type 21 General Liquor License for Grand
Terrace Market at 12490 Michigan Street.
3H. Award Contract for the Design of the Bike Lane Proj ect on Barton Road from
Mt. Vernon to Michigan
CC-2005-12 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MILLER,CARRIED 3-0-2-0(COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY AND MAYOR PRO
TEM CORTES WERE ABSENT),to table the award of a contract for the design of
the bike lane Project on Barton Road from Mt. Vernon to Michigan.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jeff McConnell, 21758 Walnut, reported that Mrs. Salas 3rd grade class at Terrace
View Elementary School had a Tsunami fund raiser walk-a-thon. He reported that
there will be an assembly on Friday at 1:40 pm where they will have the check for the
money that they rased in the amount of $ 11,000.00. He wanted to pass the
information on so that members of the Council could attend if they wanted to.
Bamev Kamer, 11668 Bernardo Way, feels that Grand Terrace Road is inadequate
in width at Grand Terrace Road and Vista Grande Way and feels that the City needs
to do something about it.
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Emergency Operations Committee
a. Minutes of 12-07-2004
CC-2005-13 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MILLER,CARRIED 3-0-2-0(COUNCILMEMBERHILKEY AND MAYOR PRO
TEM CORTES WERE ABSENT), to accept the December 7, 2004 Minutes of the
Emergency Operations Committee.
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COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Garcia,reported that she attended a conference that was put on by the Center
for Sustainable Suburban Development and encouraged staff to take advantage of the
resources that they have available. She stated that the library has always been a priority when
the Council does their strategic planning session. She would like to see the possibility of
additional funding to help fund a larger library through grants. When she has spoken to Lori
Shearer the librarian, their dream library would be in the size of 12,000 square feet. She
enjoyed the Chamber of Commerce Luncheon where the Mayor did a tribute to the City of
Grand Terrace. She reported that on February 12"there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony
at the new Nail Salon"Polished". She shared the quote on the back of the brochure that was
put together by the Foundation "Communities prosper when inspired individuals come
together, each willing to share their gifts and resources, and each willing to work together
to bring their dreams to reality",and that she is so glad to have the Foundation and the work
that they are doing.
Councilmember Miller,questioned when the Council will be doing something for the Bluff s
Restaurant.
Citv ManaLyer Schwab, responded that it is scheduled for the first meeting in February.
Mavor Ferr6, reported that she attended the January 181" Chamber of Commerce luncheon
and was honored to speak. She appreciates the help that she received from Assistant City
Manager Steve Berry. On January 20'h she attended the League of California Cities Meeting.
The speaker was a consultant that discussed the use and mis-use of public comments. The
City Manager and herself attended the City of Colton's Annual State of the City Address at
the Ashley Co. It was a nice luncheon and a good presentation.
PUBLIC HEARING -None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None
NEW BUSINESS
8A. Set 2005 Strategic Planning Workshop
CC-2005-14 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MILLER,CARRIED 3-0-2-0(COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY AND MAYOR PRO
TEM CORTES WERE ABSENT),to set the 2005 Strategic Planning Workshop for
February 24, 2005 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room of the
Civic Center prior to the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting.
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CLOSED SESSION -None
Mayor Ferr6 adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m.until the next CRA1City Council Meeting which is
scheduled to be held on Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 6:00 p.m.
CITY CLERK of the City///of Grand Terrace
MAYOKof the City of Grand Terrace