02/10/2005 J
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING- FEBRUARY 10. 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 February
10, 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
Larry Ronnow, Finance Director
Jerry Glander, Building& Safety Director
Gary Koontz, Community Development Director
Lt. Hector Guerra, Sheriffs Department
ABSENT: Bea Cortes, Mayor Pro Tern
John Harper, City Attorney
The City Council meeting was opened with invocation by Pastor Rick Doucette,Calvary,The Brook
Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Herman Hilkey.
CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ITEMS TO DELETE
2B. The Bluff s Certificate of Appreciation
City Manager Schwab indicated that Mr.Anagnostopoulos was unable to attend the Council
Meeting and that the family would like to defer this until he is able to do so.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Child Passenger Safety Seats-Perini Overstreet-Murphy,Fire Prevention Specialist,
San Bernardino County Fire
Mrs.Overstreet-Murphy gave a presentation on Child Passenger Safety and indicated
that the week of February 13-19,2005 is Child Passenger Safety Week and that there
will be a "Love Your Kids" Buckle Up Event on Saturday, February 12, 2005 in
Fontana.
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C. Home of Distinction Award
Mayor Ferr6 presented Shawn Schultz with the Home of Distinction Award for this
quarter.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-2005-15 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
GARCIA,CARRIED 4-0-1-0(COUNCILMEMBER CORTES WAS ABSENT),to
approve the following consent calendar items with the removal of item 3D.:
3A. Approval of Check Register Dated February 10, 2005
3B. Ratify 02-10-2005 CRA Action
3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
3E. Special Event Permit Requested by Calvary,The Brook for the Use ofRollins
Park for a Sunrise Service and Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday,March 27, 2005
ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
3D. Approval of 01-27-2005 Minutes
CC-2005-16 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HILKEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM CORTES WAS ABSENT), to
approve the January 27, 2005 Minutes as modified.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Richard Rollins.22737 Barton Road,suggested that if a new library is built that it be
named the Ann Petta Library in recognition of all of her hard work and dedication
that she gives to our library and community.
Pattv Kane.21845 Grand Terrace Road, Space#7,wanted to thanked all those who
have helped her with the stray cat problem at the mobile home park. She indicated
that she is still waiting for a trap from the City.
Bill Hays.22114 DeBerry Street, indicated that he read an article that indicated that
the City Council has brought a developer on board for the OAC project and if that is
true,he would like the Council to publicly address that. He also referred to articles
that City Manager Schwab was quoted in with regards to documents being removed
from the library. He stated that he feels City Manager Schwab shouldn't speculate
about who is removing those documents from the library. He referred to an article
in the Sun Newspaper about discontinuing the Housing Program and questioned if
this is true.
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City Manager Schwab. indicated that Assistant City Manager Berry will be
purchasing traps and that Ms. Kane should get with him on that. He stated that no
public records are kept in the Library. The documents that are in the library are
courtesy copies. All public documents are kept in the City Clerk's Department.
There are no public documents that are missing just those courtesy copies that were
provided to the library.
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Historical & Cultural Activities Committee
a. Minutes of 01-03-2005
CC-2005-17 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBERMILLER,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
GARCIA, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM CORTES WAS ABSENT),to
accept the January 3, 2005 Minutes of the Historical & Cultural Activities
Committee.
2. Crime Prevention Committee
a. Minutes of 11-08-2004
CC-2005-18 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBEk
GARCIA, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM CORTES WAS ABSENT),to
accept the November 8, 2004 Minutes of the Crime Prevention Committee.
3. Emergency Operations Committee
a. Minutes of 01-04-2005
CC-2005-19 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HILKEY, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM CORTES WAS ABSENT), to
accept the January 4, 2005 Minutes of the Emergency Operations Committee.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Hilkev.indicated that the Megan's Law has changed a lot and you can now
log onto the website and put in the zip code and see where sexual predators live. He
encouraged everyone to check out the website and to be aware.
Councilmember Garcia. reported that she attended the Omnitrans Board Meeting and they
voted to have the Omnitrans staff work with the Auditor and Controller for San Bernardino
County to come up with an RFP to go out and do a performance audit on Omnitrans. She
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stated that she received a letter from Larry Walker,Auditor/Controller for the County to let
him know if Grand Terrace has any concerns with Omnitrans to let him know. She reported
that she attended the SCAG Transportation Committee Meeting. Professor Bob Leachman
from Berkley spoke on goods movement. He talked about goods movement from the
perspective of big stores. They are discussing what will be the best combination to move the
goods. She indicated that she will be attending SCAG Consensus trip where all the major
transportation agencies will talk about the major regional projects that need to be done. She
requested that staff get the study from SCAG that was done by a professor on the Health
Impacts of Transportation. She suggested that we work with Floyd Peterson,Mayor Pro Tem
from Loma Linda who is an expert in this field. She reported that as part of the League of
California Cities, she is on the Cities, Counties and Schools Partnership for the Conditions
of Children Task Force. This is where the League of California Cities, CSAC, and the
California School Board Association all came together to create a partnership to talk about
how they can work on different issues. They are looking at how to create a culture of
collaboration. She suggested that when the Council meets with the Colton Joint Unified
School District Board to talk about some of the issues that they have brought up. The topic
of the meeting she attended was universal pre-school and the impact it will have. She would
like to ask the County to review what their priorities are for the upcoming City County
Conference and what their budget outlook is for the next 2 to 4 years. She reminded everyone
of the 2?Annual Grand Terrace Art Show that will be held on Sunday,May 1,2005 from
1-4 at the Grand Terrace Civic Center. She wished everyone a Happy Valentine's Day.
Councilmember Miller,questioned when the bike lane on Barton Road will be coming back
to the Council.
Citv Manager Schwab,responded that staff has found out that what the City was proposing
to build was a class 2 bike lane,which included a bike lane and no parking along the entire
lane. Staff is in the process of going back to the Federal Agency that provides the money and
asking them if we can make it a class 3 bike lane which will still allow us to make a bike lane
but we would not be required to make it no parking. Staff will bring it back within a month
to six weeks.
Councilmember Miller, questioned if staff will be placing reflectors at the intersection of
Grand Terrace Road and Mt. Vernon.
Citv Manager Schwab, responded that a reflective paddle that is approximately 3 feet high
will be installed.
Councilmember Miller, stated that the white line going north on Mt. Vernon stops before
you get to Brentwood and questioned if the line will be continued in the future.
Citv Manager Schwab, indicated that staff will look into it.
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Councilmember Miller.thanked staff for fixing the holes at Mt. Vernon and Barton.
Citv Manager Schwab, stated that the holes at Mt. Vernon and Barton Road is a temporary
fix and when things dry out they will go out and fix it.
Councilmember Miller,questioned if staff considered lighting the City entrance signs at both
ends of town.
Citv Manager Schwab, stated that staff will look into it to see if there is electricity available
at those locations. He indicated that the goal setting session will be held at the next meeting
and this would be a good opportunity to put the lighting of the City entry signs on the priority
list.
PUBLIC HEARING
6A. Resolution-Approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 04-06 (TPM 16945)
Mayor Ferr6 opened the public hearing for discussion.
Barnev Karger, 11668 Bernardo Way, indicated that he supports the project.
Bill Adding_ton. 12055 Westwood Lane,respectfully requested that the Council approve the
proj ect.
Mayor Ferr6 returned discussion to the Council.
CC-2005-20 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
GARCIA, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM CORTES WAS ABSENT),to
approve a Resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 04-06 (TPM 16945).
UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None
NEW BUSINESS
8A. Mid Year Budget Adjustments - FY 04-05
CC-2005-21 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
GARCIA, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM CORTES WAS ABSENT),to
approve the revenue and appropriation adjustments to the FY 04-05 City Budget as
presented by staff.
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8B. Cancellation of Council Meeting: March 24, 2005
CC-2005-22 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBERMILLER,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
GARCIA, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM CORTES WAS ABSENT),to
cancel the Council Meeting scheduled to be held on March 24, 2005.
CLOSED SESSION -None
Mayor Ferre adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m.until the next CRA/City Council Meeting which is
scheduled to be held on Thursday,February 24, 2005 at 4:30 p.m.
CITY CLERK of the Cityjof Grand Terrace
MAYO Vf the City of Grand Terrace