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06/12/2007CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 12 2007 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 June 12, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Maryetta Ferre, Mayor Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern Bea Cortes, Councilmember Jim Miller, Councilmember Dan Buchanan, Councilmember Tom Schwab, City Manager Brenda Mesa, City Clerk Steve Berry, Assistant City Manager Larry Ronnow, Finance Director Gary Koontz, Community Development Director Richard Shields, Building & Safety Director John Harper, City Attorney Lt. Hector Guerra, Sheriffs Department Gary Bush, San Bernardino County Fire Department ABSENT: None The City Council meeting was opened with Invocation by Chuck Saenz, Calvary, The Brook, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:00 P.M. ITEMS TO DELETE - None SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - None CONSENT CALENDAR CC-2007-49 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following Consent Calendar Items with the removal of 3F.: 3A. Approve Check Register Dated June 12, 2007 3B. Waive full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 3C. Approval of 05-22-2007 Minutes 3D. Annual Statement of Investment Policy Council Minutes June 12, 2006 Page 2 3E. Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Appropriations Limit 3G. Notice of Completion Newport Road CDBG Project (Roquet Paving) ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 3F. State COPS Grant FY 2007-2008 Allocation CC-2007-50 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Grand Terrace Expenditure Plan for SLESF COPS Grant for FY 2007-2008. PUBLIC COMMENT - None REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Historical & Cultural Activities Committee a. Minutes of May 7, 2007 CC-2007-51 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the May 7, 2007 Minutes of the Historical & Cultural Activities Committee. 2. Emergency Operations Committee a. Minutes of May 1, 2007 CC-2007-52 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the May L. 2007 Minutes of the Emergency Operations Committee. 5B. Council Reports Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, thanked the Fire Department for a wonderful Pancake Breakfast. She asked the Fire Chief to talk about the fire prevention efforts to have a safe summer. San Bernardino County Fire Chief Gary Bush, stated that fourth of July is coming and that we are well into the fire season. He indicated that provided the City Manager and Assistant City Manager with an overview of the predicted fire season ahead of us. He reported that we are in the 3' to 4": level of extreme dry conditions. They are gearing up for a dangerous fire season. He gave an overview of their prevention efforts for the fourth of July and the fire season. Council Minutes June 12, 2006 Page 3 Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, questioned if the tipline will be available again on the fourth of July. City Manager Schwab, responded in the affirmative. Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, felt the Grand Terrace Days was wonderful and thanked the staff for doing a great job. She thanked the CERT and EOC for their participation. She asked about the reverse 911 and suggested that staff talk to the Fire Department. She encouraged everyone to attend the Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon this month. Miguel's Jr. CEO will be the guest speaker. The Santa Ana River Trail will be having a walk at the end of the month. She reported that there is a large amount of graffiti on the J.B.'s building. She questioned if there was still space available in the summer swim lessons. Assistant City Manager Bevy, stated that he went out and met with the owner of JB's with regards to the graffiti on the building and he said he has been trying to get in touch with the owner. He indicated that the owner was notified and told that the graffiti needed to be removed. He responded that the swim program is filling up fast but there is still spaces available. Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, stated that she gave Community and Economic Development Director Koontz some information on investment on infrastructure, the programs she is participating in. Councilmember Cortes, reported that at the SANBAG Board of Directors Meeting, Ty Schuiling gave a presentation on the outline that is required when asking for funding from Proposition 1 B. She indicated that Proposition I was passed last year by the voters for a State Transportation Infrastructure Bond. The outline was approved by the Board of Directors. She gave copies of the presentation to the Council and indicated that the City Clerk has copies if anyone else wanted one. She felt that Grand Terrace Days was a lot of fun and that staff did a wonderful job. She liked the dunk tank that the Chamber had. She reminded everyone that the Chamber of Commerce will be holding their installation dinner on June 21, 2007. She wished all dads a Happy Father's Day. Councilmember Miller, felt that Grand Terrace Days went very well. He commended Assistant City Manager Berry and his staff for doing a great job on Grand Terrace Days. He reported that the railroad overpasses have a lot of graffiti on them. He would like an update of the status of the efforts to have that graffiti removed. Councilmember Garcia, reported that at the last commuter rail meeting she brought up the graffiti issue and was told that other cities are dealing with the same issue. She was told that it is a very lengthily process. Assistant City Manager Berry, also stated that staff has not heard anything back from the Council Minures .tune 12, 2006 Wage 4 railroad. He is still working on it. Councilmember Miller, a recent hot topic has been a changing in the flight pattern of DHL coming out of March Air Force Base. Residents of Riverside near March Air Force Base are frustrated because of the noise at different times of the day. It has been proposed to the FAA to look into changing the route. The proposed route will go out to clover mountain and it may go into the western portion of the city. The noise factor is a big issue. Once a decision is made they will go out and talk to the residents that will be affected by this change. Councilmember Buchanan, reported that the installation banquet is Thursday, June 21, 2007 at the Shandin Hills Golf Course beginning at 6:00 p.m. He wasn't able to stick around much at the Grand Terrace Days festivities due to a priorcommitment but he was able to ride in the parade and it was a great event. He was pleased to see that the parade included the bagpipes. Mayor Ferre, had a great time at Grand Terrace Days and thanked staff for their hard work. She questioned what the status is of the lights at Grand Terrace Road and Barton Road. Building & Safety -'Public Works & Housing Director Richard Shields, responded that he inspected them a couple weeks ago and released it to Southern California Edison. They have not hooked a meter yet and they are running behind. He made a call to Edison today and asked them if they could speed it up and they haven't gotten back to him yet. He will continue the effort. They are installing cameras and equipment that will be in Steve's office is on order. It is taking a little bit longer than we thought but it is moving forward. Mayor Ferre, questioned what they are doing with the cleared property across the street from the Stater Bros. Warehouse. Building & SafetyTublic Works and Housing Director Shields, responded that those two properties need to be purchased by the City Grand Terrace and Colton for the right-of-way for the bridge. It was bought by a developer. The City is going to have to get another appraisal and make an offer. They are probably pro development and shouldn't have a problem with the appraisal. He doesn't see an issue. Councilmember Miller, questioned if there is going to be a meeting on June 26, 2007. City Manager Schwab, responded that at this point there are no items on the agenda for tat meeting and with two members being gone there will not be a meeting. We won't officially do that until 72 hours prior to that. PUBLIC HEARING - None Council Minutes June 12, 2006 Page 5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS A. Transfer Refuse Agreement USA Waste of California DBA Waste Management of the Inland Empire to Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. CC-2007-53 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California, granting a transfer of the Exclusive Solid Waste Franchise from USA Waste of California DBA Waste Management of the Inland Empire to Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. CLOSED SESSION - None Mayor Ferre adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m., until the next CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. 441':�4 r MAYO f the City of Grand Terrace CITY CLERK of the City of Grand Terrace I