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01/26/2010 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING -JANUARY 26.2010 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 26; 2010 at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Maryetta Ferre, Mayor Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern Bea Cortes, Councilmember Jim Miller, Councilmember Walt Stanckiewitz, Councilmember Betsy M. Adams, City Manager Brenda Mesa, City Clerk Bernard Simon, Finance Director Joyce Powers, Community&Economic Development Director Richard Shields, Building & Safety Director John Harper, City Attorney Sgt. Carlos Espinoza, San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department John Salvate, San Bernardino County Fire Department ABSENT: None CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING The City Council meeting was opened with Invocation by Mayor Pro Tern Lee Ann Garcia, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilwoman Bea Cortes. ITEMS TO ADD/DELETE City Manager Betsy M. Adams indicated that item 3E. Traffic Engineering Services. Agreements-Transportation Engineering and.Planning,Inc.will be pulled from the Agenda and will come back to the Council at their next meeting. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2A. Chamber of Commerce Buisness of the Month- Lion's Club Sally McGuire, Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce President, announced that the Grand Terrace Lion's Club is the Business of the Month for the month of January. The. Lion's Club has been a member of the Chamber for many years and she thanked them for Council Minutes _ 01/26/2010 Page 2 their many years of continued support. Frank Tetley, thanked the Chamber for the recognition. 2B. Update on High School Construction - Jim Ayala, CJUSD Jim Ayala, CJUSD, gave an update on the construction of the Grand Terrace Highs School at the Ray Abril Jr. Educational Complex. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-2010-05 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CORTES,CARRIED 4-0-1-0(COUNCILMEMBERMILLER WAS ABSENT),to approve the following Consent Calendar Items with the removal of Item 3A and 3E.: 3B. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 3C, Approval of 01-12-2010 Minutes 3D. Professional Services Contract for Preparation of an Environmental Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Canal Village Project 3F. Crime Prevention Committee Minutes of 08-10-2009 & 09-14-2009 ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 3A. Approve Check Register Dated 01-26-2010 CC-2010-06 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER STANCKIEWITZ, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER MILLER WAS ABSENT), to approve the Check Register Dated January 26, 2010. PUBLIC COMMENT Bernardo Sandoval,22950 De Berry,expressed his concern and frustration with the situation that is going on with Councilmember Miller and the rule of law. It appears that the District Attorney is out to have it for Jim Miller. In a County where hundreds of thousands of dollars are being submitted in campaign contributions and where favors are being extracted for those specific developers, we.have an individual who is concerned about our community, an individual that wants to make a difference in our community who is being railroaded by the law. He is disappointed at the level of support that he.is receiving from the members of the City Council. He doesn't believe that we are a small City that can't fight outside of the borders of Grand Terrace. The Council is aware of the things that are going on inside of the County and inside of other Cities and areas. You don't have to be an expert to know that what is going on with Mr. Miller is wrong. He has lived in Grand Terrace most of his life Council Minutes 01/26/2010 Page 3. and he would like to know that the current City Council has the courage to defend one of their own and residents in Grand Terrace that would be railroaded by a District Attorney that is trying to extract a political favor. A unified statement of support for Jim Miller,which the Council knows in your heart is the correct thing. COUNCIL REPORTS Mavor Pro Tern Lee Ann Garcia, reported that she attended the Chamber luncheon and encouraged everyone to attend them. She reported that on Thursday,February 11 th there will be a business open house at the Thai Kitchen from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. On Monday,February 1st Market Night will be held and encouraged everyone to come out and to spread the word. Councilmember Bea Cortes. thanked Building and Safety/Public Works Director Rich Shields and the Maintenance Department for their quick response to the damage that took place because of the storms. Councilmember Walt Stanckiewitz. encouraged everyone to support Market Night. Mavor Marvetta Ferrd, reported that every year, as Mayor, she attends the City Selection Committee Meeting, which.is in March. At that time they hold the elections for certain offices. For this time it is LAFCO. She stated that if there is any Councilmember that is interested in applying to be in a LAFCO position let her know. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6A. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace,California,Adopting Residential and Commercial Solid Waste and Recycling Rates Lvnn Merrill.- gave a presentation on the proposed Resolution. Mayor Ferre opened the Public Hearing for discussion, there being none, she returned discussion to the Council. CC-2010-07 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, CARRIED 4-0-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER MILLER ABSTAINED), to approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California, Adopting Residential and Commercial Solid Waste and Recycling Rates. 6B. First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace Adding Chapter 15.56 to Title 15 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code Establishing a Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. Council Minutes 01/26/2010 Page 4 Sandra Molina, Planner, gave a presentation on the proposed Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. She stated that in 2006 the California State Legislature adopted the Water Conservation in Landscaping Act of 2006("Act"), requiring the California Department of Resources to update the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. The purpose of the Act is to promote the conservation and efficient use of water and to prevent water waste as it relates to landscape design, installation, maintenance and management. The Act requires all local agencies to adopt the model ordinance or develop an ordinance that is at least as effective as the model ordinance by January 2010. In accordance with the Act, Chapter 15.56 Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance("Ordinance"),was developed from the State's model ordinance. Councilmember Stanckiewitz, questioned if this would impact current residents.- Planner Molina,responded that this would only affect current residents if they wanted to add 5,000 sq feet or greater of new landscaping. Councilmember Stanckiewitz. questioned what organization within the City will be doing the approval of the Certificate of Completion. Planner Molina, responded that it would be the Planning Department. Mayor Ferre opened the Public Hearing. Doug Wilson, 12168 Observation Drive, stated that the proposed Ordinance is very strict. It is a very important Ordinance. He feels that it is important for the City to know what the local Water Agency can require because it could affect the existing homeowners. Mayor Ferre closed the Public Hearing and returned discussion to the Council. Mavor Pro Tern Garcia, questioned if Staff will be able to handle the extra time that it will take to implement this ordinance. Planner Molina,responded that Staff will have to establish some implementation guidelines and once those are in place it will help. When the Development Code is updated they will re-evaluate this ordinance again. Mavor Ferre, questioned again how this Ordinance can affect current residents that do new landscaping under 5,000 sq feet. Planner Molina,responded that the way the Ordinance is written,it will apply to homeowner provided landscaping that's 5,000 square feet or greater. It will apply to existing landscapes Council Minutes 01/26/2010 Page 5 that are one acre or more and referred to section 15.56.220. Councilmember Stanckiewitz.questioned if we draft our own Ordinance at a later date,will we be able to mitigate some of these issues with the cooperation of the Water Agency. Planner Molina,responded in the affirmative. She stated that when the time comes they will look at what other City's have done in an effort to simplify it. CC-2010-08 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the first reading of an Ordinance-of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace Adding Chapter 15.56 to Title 15 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code Establishing a Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. 6C. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California, Amending Chapter 8.112 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code Regulating the Sale and Discharge of Fireworks Citv Manaaer Betsv M.Adams,indicated that a proposed fireworks Ordinance was presented. to the City Council at their meeting of December 8,2009. At that meeting,the City Council directed staff to bring back the Ordinance to the Meeting of January 12, 2010 along with agreements with the Grand Terrace Little League and the Grand Terrace Community Soccer Club. At the Meeting of January 12,2010 staff requested that this item be continued to the Meeting of January 26,2010. The Council approve continuing the item and also requested that information on the history of fireworks in Grand Terrace be provided. The History has been provided to the Council as well as other information from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and the San Bernardino County Fire Department and TNT Fireworks. She requested direction from the Council on how they would like staff to proceed. Mavor Ferre; stated that it indicated in the report that the sports groups have received $7,000.00 to $7,500.00, each for fireworks sales in the past. Citv Manager Adams. confirmed that that is the information staff has received from the leagues. Mavor Ferre,also confirmed that the City has offered to waive fees which would be a savings for each group that would be $3,000.00 to $5,000.00 depending on the number of children that signed up to play. City Manaizer Adams. responded in the affirmative. Mayor Ferre opened the Public Hearing. Council Minutes _ 01/26/2010 Page 6 Rvan Beebe, 22646 Lark Street, stated that he does not believe that they would be helping the youth and the future of Grand Terrace by banning fireworks. The Leagues need the sale of fireworks to function. He feels that even if you ban the sale of fireworks, residents will still buy them and use them in Grand Terrace. Fireworks are sold in Colton. He doesn't feel that banning the sale of fireworks will solve the problem, it would just take the revenue out of the sports of Grand Terrace. He feels that the local kids need to be.supported and encouraged the Council to allow the continuance of the sale of fireworks. Teresa Gray,22819 DeBerry Street,as the treasurer ofthe Grand Terrace Community Soccer Chub,she stated that the fireworks booth is a big fundraiser for the club and they raised over $6,000.00 last year for their organization. The Little League received the same amount. These funds help them to pay for everything from uniforms, trophies, tournament plays, supplies to keep the fields painted as well as scholarships. She encouraged the Council to consider their request to keep their stand to ensure that the league is able to provide valuable services to the community and to their kids. Denis Kidd, 22874 Pico Street, stated that he is in favor of banning fireworks. He realizes that they are lots of fun and the money supports worthy causes, however, he feels that they are dangerous. There was a big fire three years ago that was caused by fireworks. He questioned what it will take to ban fireworks, his house burning down? Douia Wilson, 12168 Observation, stated that the right to enjoy fireworks in celebration of their freedom goes back to the very formation of the United States. John Adams and many of his countryman adopted the practice of celebrating our independence from tyranny in 1777,six years before Americans even knew whether the new nation would ever survive the war. Last time he stood at the podium he informed the body that his great,great,great,great grandfather purchased his individual right to celebrate independence by serving the revolutionary war. He feels that all of the Wilsons that followed suit by defending our freedom would caution not to discard any of our rights so casually. He stands before the Council on behalf of his grand daughter, in her ten years on this earth she has been careful not to abuse the privilege and responsibility granted by the City of Grand Terrace to celebrate freedom individually. He questioned if the Council really believes that outlawing the use of safe and sane fireworks will protect people from being stupid. How far do we go to that effort? He stated that there is no agreement to replace loss revenue to fund sports teams if it is legislate it away. The loss will be significant and where will they go with their hand out? Frankly, if it is not broken why are we fixing it? He encouraged the Council to put their efforts to better use. Solve some real issues and leave fireworks to be the way it has been for 223 years. Josie Johnson, 12657 Reed Avenue,expressed her concern with the irresponsible people that use fireworks in the community. She realizes that the youth organizations need the money but feels that there are other ways for the organizations to generate money. Riverside County Council Minutes 01/26/2010 Page 7 provides public displays of fireworks and it works out just fine. She would like to see fireworks banned in Grand Terrace. Paul Darr, 1043 Santo Antonio Drive, Colton, stated that he is the Chair for the San Bernardino County Libertarian Party and currently he is a Staff Sgt. in the United States Army Reserve and an Iraq War Veteran. He is speaking as a Libertarian Representative and as a Veteran. He feels that there are many reasons to not ban the sale of safe and sane fireworks. There is the fiscal impact, which will be deeply felt especially during these economic times. Many would call this fiscally irresponsible. Most importantly this represents a further encroachment on personal liberties ofthose residing in this beautiful city. He feels that this is greatly disturbing, every day,liberties are limited by the government. Please don't limit liberties at the City level. He feels that surrendering freedom for hopes of safety that can't be ensured is the wrong decision. He feels that as a Veteran this is also disturbing as he has signed up to put his life on the line to protect liberties of people. This is just one small liberty being taken away,piece by piece. He asked the Council to oppose the Ordinance. JoAnn Johnson, 12723 Mt. Vernon Avenue, stated that she has been listening to both sides and she can honestly understand and feel for both sides,however, she has been opposed to fireworks in Grand Terrace since day one and she voiced her opinion at that time. Since then she has relented,and every year on 41h of July her family from Riverside comes to her house and has a blast. She has been lucky enough to have a tennis court in her back yard which is perfect for doing fireworks. She is still very much opposed to fireworks in Grand Terrace for the following reasons, it frightens the pets and fire danger. She feels that peoplewould come forward to help with the financing of the sports organizations if the request was put out there. She counts herself as one of the very first to step forward should that happen. Ken Boardman, Grand Terrace LittleLeague,22022 Tanager, stated that it feels like he has been speaking about fireworks for the past two years. He stated that he is starting to realize that.he is naive about a few things. When he first heard that the City wanted to ban fireworks,the first thing that went through his mind was the citizens of Grand Terrace must want to get rid of fireworks. He has always preached to his board that they need to-be good neighbors. They all live in Grand Terrace and if their neighbors want to get rid of fireworks then that is what they.need to do. Not a day goes by that he doesn't hear "why are you getting rid of fireworks?" and now he wants to ask the City Council to react to their constituents. If their constituents are asking them to get rid of fireworks then by all means get rid of them but if one person on the Council has an axe to grind with fireworks take that axe somewhere else. If your constituents want fireworks then represent them. You can't ban people from being stupid,where does it end. He is asking the City Council to do what their constituents want them to do. John Kellv. 555 N. Gilbert Street, Fullerton, representing TNT fireworks, stated that their Council Minutes 01/26/2010 Page 8 position is to continue doing business in Grand Terrace. They read the entire staff report that was provided by the City Manager. He referred to the memo that was provided by the fire department and provided some clarification. He wanted to make sure that the Council realizes the difference between legal and illegal fireworks. Legal fireworks are approved for use by consumers in California by the State Fire Marshall's Office between June 281h and July 61h. City has the ability to operate within those constraints. He referred to a report that was done by the Sheriff's Department and stated that statistics aren't pointing out that fireworks is a problem. They have been working with the organizations and the City since 1998 and they actively participated in the City's Ad-hoc Committee and several recommendations were made through that Committee and they reviewed all of those and feel that they all worked and were continuing to work. They believe in education in an effort to minimize stupidity. He urged the Council to make a decision tonight. Tom Schwab,22687 Lark Street, indicated that he is very familiar with the fireworks issue. Originally Grand Terrace and Colton Little Leagues were together,and they sold fireworks together. When they split off and made Grand Terrace their own, Grand Terrace no longer had access to those fireworks and it was at that time that the Council changed the law to allow fireworks to be sold and used in Grand Terrace. If the question tonight is should we have fireworks in Grand Terrace or not is really not something that the Council can decide. You can ban fireworks in Grand Terrace and make them illegal for them to be sold but regardless of what you do those fireworks will be here in Grand Terrace. They are illegal in Loma Linda and if you go there, there are just as many fireworks as there are in Grand Terrace. The only thing you are doing is taking away the ability of the sports organizations to sell fireworks and to be able to fund the sports leagues. The City does not have a recreation program and we depend on these groups to provide for the children what the City doesn't. Mayor Ferre closed the public hearing and returned discussion to the Council. Councilmember Stanckiewitz,referred to the recommendations of the Ad-Hoc Committee #5 -Maintain the current ordinance that allows only youth sports groups to participate in the sale and continue to limit it to one location. He stated that any other sports group that meets the requirements can participate also and it would dilute the monies made by the two organizations that this particular ordinance was fashioned for. City Manager Adams,stated that as the ordinance was written it does not list the two groups. It talks about requirements that you need to meet, etc. It so happens that the Soccer League and Little League are the only two groups that meet the criteria. If you are asking if another sports group became large enough that it also met the criteria would they be allowed to join, the ordinance would not preclude that. Mavor Pro Tern Garcia,stated that this is a very difficult issue and it is one that she has been Council Minutes 01/26/2010 Page 9 around for since the beginning. She thanked the City Manager for a very thorough report and is glad the past City Manager was able to refresh her memory. When she got elected in 1996 she wanted to say no to fireworks because of the safety issues and she was very concerned about that. There was a test from 1997 to 1998 and there was nothing that happened and every year she asks the Fire Department and Police Department is there anything that the City needs to be concerned about. The fire that Mr. Kidd spoke about happened two days after the 4t'of July in 2006 and it was devastating. When the fire department talked about that they said it was not conclusive but there was some evidence that showed itcould have been fireworks. The.other thing they said was that there is a cycle of blue mountain burning. She indicated that she sat on the AD-Hoc Committee and was able to talk about the issue and received an education on if you ban it, it doesn't make it go away. She whole heartedly agrees with the safety issue but what she learned is the reality is the fireworks will continue to be used in the City. When the issue of banning fireworks started she stated that she would not support banning fireworks without the support of the two sports leagues. She feels that the youth is the future of the City and she feels that it is very important to support them. Councilmember Miller, feels that there are a lot of issues to look at and it is a very complicated decision to make. You can look at both sides and find ways to support each side. He thanked the City Manager for the report and feels that it was very complete. He realizes that safety is a big issue but he feels that we need to look at the financial side of this as well. If the Council bans fireworks and the Leagues don't agree then they are going to come to the City for financial assistance. It could be a loss to the City for up to$24,000.00. As others have stated even if we ban the sale of fireworks,people will still purchased them elsewhere and use them in Grand Terrace. The real question is if they purchase fireworks elsewhere and shoot them off in Grand Terrace do we have the resources to police it. In the past the fireworks company donated money to help with that effort and if it is banned we won't have those funds available. His real concern is that right now we don't know where we are with the City on finances. He would like to know if we can sustain the cost of this. He would also like to know if the Leagues themselves provided the City with any financial information of what they may-currently have if they in fact need the money-from the fireworks sales. He would like to have more information before he makes this decision. He would like to see something from the Leagues that shows other sources of funding should the fireworks sales go away. Councilmember Cortes. stated that this is a difficult decision to make and feels that it is a fiscal issue. She feels that it is their responsibility to protect the citizens but also provide some type of funding for the.sports organizations. She questioned if the Leagues did any other types of fundraising or sponsorships. Councilmember Stanckiewitz, stated that it appears to be a financial versus a safety issue. He realizes that these are tough times for everyone. Is this something that the Council is comfortable legislating. He questioned what the financial ramifications would be to go to Council Minutes 01/26/2010 Page 10 the residents and asking what they want the City to do. City Manager Adams,responded that this is an item that can go before the voters. If we were to do this at the next election the preliminary estimate is that it would be additional$1,700. to $1,900 in cost to the City. Mavor Ferre, stated that she doesn't think that there is any question that fireworks are a serious public safety risk..The priority of the Council is public safety. When this item came before the Council she voted to go along with the Ad-Hoc Committee, She stated that she stated this back then that she would like to eventually see that fireworks were no longer in Grand Terrace and to see the City come up with some type of financial support to help the. leagues and see what the leagues could come up with. At this time that has not been done.' The only way that we are going to solve this problem is for the leagues and the City Council to work together. Obviously this Council is not ready to take a vote and she knows that fireworks is a safety risk and weighs heavily on her. CC-2010-09 MOTION BY COUCNILMEMBER STANCKIEWITZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, to table this ordinance and further investigate placing this decision on the ballot for the next election so the voters can tell the Council what they want. Mavor Pro Tern Garcia,requested clarification on whether or not the Leagues will be coming before the Council to ask for the sale of fireworks this year. City Manager Adams,responded that she has not heard that from the Leagues,however,she heard that information from TNT. She stated that if they want to sell fireworks this summer they have a time line that they need to comply with in order to get their permits from the State. Mavor Pro Tem Garcia,questioned if the City Manager felt that the Leagues would be open to discussing some of the questions that the Council has brought up with regards to fundraising,etc. She stated that she is very.cautious about over-regulating. She believes that residents want Council to make sure that they are safe,however,they don't want Council to over-regulate. She feels that-if there is a way that Council can come to a conclusion that is good for the Leagues and the City, she would like to see that happen but wonders if that is even a possibility. Citv Manaizer Adams, stated that Staff can go back and attempt to meet with the sports groups again. She stated that she will ask them the questions that the Council has brought up this evening. She feels that there has been a lot of discussion regarding fireworks and an agreement still has not been produced and she feels that it is not for a lack of discussion. i Council Minutes 01/26/2010 Page 11 Mavor Pro Tem Garcia, stated that having the fireworks issue go to the vote of the people does-not answer the question of fireworks for July 2010. Councilmember Stanckiewitz,responded that if taking this item to the vote of the people is the direction that the Council goes then he would support making an exception this year and then see what happens. Mavor Pro Tem Garcia,requested more information regarding the finances and how it will affect the budget and questioned if it could come back to the Council on February 23,2010. Mavor Ferr6, requested clarification on what is on the table as far as a motion. Councilmember Stanckiewitz, questioned what the deadline is for permits for the sale of fireworks. John Kelly. TNT Fireworks, stated that currently they use City property to place the booth on. If the City is not going to allow them to do that this year then they will need to find someplace in town and negotiate a lease agreement. He stated that March 31, 2010 would be the deadline accordingtotheOrdince.an Councilmember Stanckiewitz withdrew his motion and Councilmember Miller concurred. CC-2010-09. MOTION BY MAYOR PRO.TEM GARCIA,.SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, CARRIED 5-0, to continue an Ordinance of the City Council.of the City _ of Grand Terrace, California, Amending Chapter 8.112 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code Regulating the Sale and Discharge of Fireworks to February 23, 2010 and direct staff to bring back more information and answers to the Council with regards to the financial information and fundraising efforts of the Leagues. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.-None NEW BUSINESS -None CLOSED SESSION 9A. Closed Session - Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code Section 54956.8) Property - APN 0275-231-48 through 0275-231-66 (Parcel South of 21945 Grand Terrace Road/North of 21845 Grand Terrace Road) Pronertv-APN 0276-213-47.(Parcel South of 11991 Preston Street/North of 11971 Preston Street) Council Minutes 01/26/2010 Page 12 A2encv Negotiator- Betsy M. Adams Under Negotiation- Price and Terms of Payment Mayor Ferre announced that the Council met in Closed Session to have a conference with Real Property Negotiators for properties APN 0275-231-48 and APN 0276-213-47 and that there was no reportable action taken. Mayor Ferre adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m., until the next City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. CITY CLERK of the City of Grand Terrace MAYOIf the City.of Grand Terrace Council Minutes 02/09/2010 Page 3 bbq,and a tot lot. The three story buildings might be an issue and encouraged residents that want to be involved in what goes on with that project to participate in the process as it moves along. He feels that it is a highlight that a local builder will be doing the project. The Chamber Mixer will be at the Thai Kitchen on Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and encouraged everyone to check it out. He stated that anyone that is out of a job,the Census Bureau is looking for people. It will be approximately ten weeks of employment that ranges from $15.00 to $18.50 per hour. Contact information is available at City Hall. Mavor Ferre, reported that there is another Grand Terrace Reads and the book_that was selected is Three Cups of Tea, One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at a Time. Not only is this a very important book and one that is very popular,there is also an edition that is written for teens that is called Three Cups of Tea One Mans Journey to Change the World One Child at a Time. There is also an edition written with the same theme for children pre-teens called Listen to the Wind,the Story of Dr. Greg and Three Cups of Tea. This is a perfect opportunity for the residents of Grand Terrace to all read the same book. There will be some adult events for self guided discussions at the library, February 17, 22, 25 and three of them in March. On March 10 Greg Mortenson,who is the author of the book will be speaking at the University of Redlands Memorial Chapel. The University of Redlands has given the Grand Terrace Branch Library a limited number of tickets and will be given out in a drawing during one of the discussion groups. There is a teen and kid event in March. She thanked Librarian Erin Christmas for putting this together. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6A. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California Rescinding the Traffic Signal Improvement and Arterial Improvement Fee Schedule (4.104) and Replacing it with a New Fee Structure Community and Economic Development Director Jovice Powers, gave an overview of the proposed fees and how they were established. Mayor Ferre opened the Public Hearing for discussion, there being none she returned discussion to the Council. CC-2010-11 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER STANCKIEWITZ, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the first reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California Rescinding the Traffic Signal Improvement and Arterial Improvement Fee Schedule(4.104)and Replacing it with a New Fee Structure. 6B. Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)Program Year 2010-11 Prioritization of Funds Council Minutes 02/09/2010 Page 4 Community and Economic Development Director Jovice Powers, reported that the County has indicated the City can expect a total of$74,379 for fiscal year 2010-11, which is a 9% increase over last year. The City is required to set aside a minimum of$16,281 for the Senior Home Repair Program. The remaining funds of $58,098 are .available for prioritization by the City Council. There were a number of applications received and after staff reviewed the applications they are recommending the following list for funding: Senior Home Repair Program$16,281 Senior Home Repair Program $1,602 San Bernardino County Library, Grand Terrace Branch, $10,000 Family Service Association,Grand Terrace Senior Center Nutrition Program, $3,000.00 City of Grand Terrace, Disabled Access at City Hall, $43,496.00 (Capital Project) Mayor Ferre opened the Public Hearing. Tenecia Newton,Ontario Christian Center,gave an overview of their program and requesting that their organization.be funded. Mayor Ferre closed the Public Hearing and returned discussion to Council. CC-2010-14 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER.CORTES, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to direct staff to submit the following-funding list to the County_ of San Bernardino,Department of Economic and Community Development for the 2010-11 Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) funding year: Senior Home Repair Program$16,281 Senior Home Repair Program$1,602 San Bernardino County Library, Grand Terrace Branch, $10,000 Family Service .Association, Grand Terrace, Senior Center Nutrition Program, 53,000.00 City of Grand Terrace, Disabled Access at City Hall, $43,496.00 (Capital Project) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7A. Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City.of Grand Terrace Adding Chapter 15.56 to Title 15 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code Establishing a Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance CC-2010-13 MOTION. BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY MAYOR FERRE, CARRIED 5-0,to approve the Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace Adding Chapter 15.56 to Title 15 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code Establishing a Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.