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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 Council Minutes January 27,2005 Page 2 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 Council Minutes January 27,2005 Page 3 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. Council Minutes January 27,2005 Page 4 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. Council Minutes January 27,2005 Page 5 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