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11/13/2007U CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - NOVEMBER 13, 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 November 13, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Maryetta Ferrd, 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 Richard Shields, Building & Safety Director John Harper, City Attorney Lt. Hector Guerra, Sheriff's Department ABSENT: Larry Ronnow, Finance Director 0 Gary Koontz, Community Development Director The City Council meeting was opened with Invocation by Pastor Pat Bower, Calvary the Brook Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Jim Miller. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:00 P.M. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. Introduction of New Librarian (Erin Christmas) Mayor Ferre announced that Erin Christmas is the Branch Manager for the Grand Terrace Branch Library. She gave a brief overview of her experience with libraries and welcomed her to Grand Terrace. Erin Christmas, Branch Librarian thanked the Mayor and Council for the introduction. She gave an update of the programs that are being offered at the library. B. Introduction of New Sheriff's Service Specialist (SSS) Nina Mendoza Captain Valerie Tanguav, introduced Nina Mendoza the new Sheriffs Service Specialist and gave an overview of experience with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Council Minutes November 13, 2007 Page 2 C. Special Recognition to Daniel Sorenson, the Sorenson Family and Colton High School Football for helping with the Great Clean Air Tree Planting Project Mayor Ferrd presented Daniel Sorenson, the Sorenson Family and the Colton High School Football each with a certificate for their volunteer participation in the City of Grand Terrace Great Clean Air Tree Planting Project in coordination with Make a Difference Day that was held on Saturday, October 27, 2007. This project brought out many members of the community to plant 135 trees down Main Street making our air cleaner and providing a higher quality of living for our residents. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-2007-101 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following Consent Calendar Items: 3A. Approve Check Register Dated November 13, 2007 3B. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 3C. Approval of 10-13-2007 Minutes 3D. Approval of Final Parcel Map 16945 (Robert Fernandez and Maria Rosario) PUBLIC COMMENT - None REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Crime Prevention Committee a. Minutes of September 10, 2007 CC-2007-102 MOTION BY COUNCIILMEMBER CORTES, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Minutes of September 10, 2007 of the Crime Prevention Committee. b. Appoint New Alternate Committee Member (Reagan) CC-2007-103 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Peggy Reagan as an alternate member of the Crime Prevention Committee to fill an unexpired term continuing to June 30, 2010. 2. Historical and Cultural Activities Committee a. Minutes of October L. 2007 Council Minutes November 13, 2007 Page 3 CC-2007-104 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the October 1, 2007 Minutes of the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee. 3. Emergency Operations Committee a. Minutes of October 2, 2007 CC-2007-105 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the October 2, 2007 Minutes of the Emergency Operations Committee. 5B. Council Reports Mayor Ferrd, requested that Assistant City Manager Berry give a report on the Halloween Haunt and the Country Fair. Assistant City Manager Berry, responded that it is a busy time of year for the City. They just had the tree planting project and Free Dump Day both of which were very successful. The Halloween Haunt was a great event and feels that there were more people there than ever before. He thanked the sponsors for their contributions and support. He reported that the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee did a great job on the Country Fair and that it too was a great event. Mayor Ferrd, stated that the resurfacing of Barton Road makes Grand Terrace sparkle. Some time ago there was a AB1234 which has to do with ethics. Asa result of that bill all ofthe Council Members have gone through an ethics training and will have to do that every two years. One of the stipulations in AB1234 is that members of the legislative body shall provide brief reports on meeting attended at the expense of the local agency at the next regular meeting of the Iegislative body. She reads that to mean that when they attend conferences they need to give a brief report on the sessions that they attended at the next meeting and would request that this happens from now and on into the future. Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, thanked City Staff for everything that they do. She also thanked all of the volunteers that give so much to the community. She welcomed Nina Mendoza and Erin Christmas to Grand Terrace. She stated that she is looking forward the City's 30" Anniversary. Councilmember Cortes, reported that Daffodil Days is coming up in December and requested that Assistant City Manager Berry give more information. Assistant City Manager Berrv, reported that Daffodil Days is coming up on December 20, 2007, where the community is invited to come out and plant at Richard Rollins Park. Council Minutes November 13, 2007 Page 4 Councilmember Cortes, reported that the SANBAG Board of Directors meeting was very short. She took the opportunity to speak to Mike Perovich, District Director, Caltrans. They discussed the Barton Road Bridge. Richard Shields Buildina & Safe :'Public Works and Housing Director, stated that since she spoke to him he was able to receive an additional $150,000.00 engineering funding to help with some of the asbestos research. He stated that things seem to be rolling along a little quicker. He was able to obtain an E76 form, which is a major milestone. This will allow him to go forward with obtaining the right-of-way. He thanked Councilwoman for her efforts. Councilmember Cortes, wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Councilmember Miller, reported that the San Bernardino County Department of Veteran's Affairs is collecting comfort, hygiene, and snack items for care packages to be sent to deployed military service members in Iraq and Afghanistan. Anyone interested in making a donation. He thanked all of the organizations that have been donating time and items to those that have been displaced by the fires. Councilmember Buchanan, reported that he attended the League of California Cities Inland Empire Dinner on behalf of the City. They awarded the James S. Thalman Memorial Public Service Award but there was no business transacted. PUBLIC HEARING 6A. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California, Repealing Ordinance No. 91 and Amending Specific Chapters of the Grand Terrace municipal Code and Adopt by Reference the 2007 Edition of the California Building Code Volumes 1 and 2, the 2007 Edition of the California Plumbing Code, the 2007 Edition of the California Mechanical Code, Together with Certain Amendments, Additions, Deletions and Exceptions Including Fees and Penalties Richard Shields, Building & Safety/Public Works and Housing Director, gave an overview of the proposed changes to the Code and recommends that the Council approve the first reading of the Ordinance. Mayor Ferrd opened the Public Hearing for discussion, there being none, she returned discussion to the Council. CC-2007-106 MOTION BY COUNCIIMEMBER CORTES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the first reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California, Repealing Ordinance No. 91 Council Minutes November 13, 2007 Page 5 and Amending Specific Chapters of the Grand Terrace municipal Code and Adopt by Reference the 2007 Edition of the California Building Code Volumes 1 and 2, the 2007 Edition of the California Plumbing Code, the 2007 Edition of the California Mechanical Code, Together with Certain Amendments, Additions, Deletions and Exceptions Including Fees and Penalties. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS 8A. Report by Riverside Highland Water Company on How the Drought Affects Grand Terrace Don Hough. Riverside Highland Water Company, 1450 Washington, Colton, reported that as of February 1, 2008 they will be moving into their new facilities at 12374 Michigan in Grand Terrace. He gave an overview of how the drought affects Grand Terrace and Riverside Highland Water Company. He reported that they rely 100% on groundwater. He stated that groundwater is replenished by local rainfall. With the water table being lower it increases the pumping costs. He stated that pumps are set at a certain depth in the water to create the most efficient water pumping that they can do. So not only is there an increase in pumping costs the efficiency of the pumping is lower as well. He indicated that they are not doing mandatory rationing at this time but residents should conserve. 8B. Dispose of City Surplus Land CC-2007-107 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 5-0, to declare the properties at 11695 Canal (APN # 0275-251-04) and 12569 Michigan (APN # 1167-271-11) surplus and direct staff to accept proposals brought forth by brokers and agents for the Council's review. CLOSED SESSION - None Mayor Ferre adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m., until the next CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. G 6-� e W-, , � �_ CITY CLERK of the City of Grand Terrace MAYO f the City of Grand Terrace