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12/11/2007CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 11, 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 December 11, 2007, at 7:30 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 Larry Ronnow, Finance Director Richard Shields, Building & Safety Director John Harper, City Attorney Lt. Hector Guerra, Sheriff's Department ABSENT: 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 7:30 P.M. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. Commendation - Gary Bush Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, read a Commendation for Gary Bush, San Bernardino County Fire Department Battalion Chief commending him on his dedication to the City of Grand Terrace and wishing him well in his new assignment. She expressed her appreciation to Chief Bush for everything that he has done for the Community and indicated that she will miss him. She presented the commendation to Chief Bush. San Bernardino County Battalion Chief. Ga ,ram, thanked the Council for the commendation. He read a thank you letter that was written to the City Council and City Manager. Mayor Ferrd, stated that as Mayor she has appreciated his sincerity and calm approach to everything. She thanked him for his support to Grand Terrace and wished him well. Council Minutes December 11, 2007 Page 2 Councilmember Cartes, stated that she doesn't want Chief Bush to be reassigned. She stated that he will be missed and thanked him for everything that he has done for Grand Terrace and her personally. Councilmember Buchanan, stated that County Fire does a great job for Grand Terrace and thanked Chief Bush for his positive and professional touch that he has provided. Councilmember Miller, respects what Chief Bush has done for the Community. He thanked him for his service and wished him well in his future assignment. B. Presentation of Checks to C.E.R.T. and the City of Grand Terrace, Darcy McNaboe, Foundation of Grand Terrace Darcy McNaboe. President. Foundation of Grand Terrace, gave a brief background of the Foundation. She gave an overview of the projects that were supported by Foundation Grants over the past year. She presented a check in the amount of $1,000.00 to the Community Emergency Response Team to go towards the backpacks and tools that they need to help keep the City safe in the event of an emergency and she also presented a check in the amount of $2,500.00 to the City of Grand Terrace to go towards the sculpture that will be at the Pocket Park on Mt. Vernon and DeBerry. 0 CONSENT CALENDAR CC-2007-108 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following Consent Calendar Items: 3B. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 3C. Approval of l 1-13-2007 Minutes 3D. Approve Amendments to the Waste Delivery Agreement Between the City of Grand Terrace and the County of San Bernardino ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 3A. Approve Check Register Dated November 13, 2007 CC-2007-109 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Check Register Dated November 13, 2007. PUBLIC COMMENT - None REPORTS Council Minutes December 11, 2007 Page 3 5A. Committee Reports Crime Prevention Committee a. Minutes of October 8, 2007 CC-2007-110 MOTION BY COUNCIILMEMBER CORTES, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Minutes of October 8, 2007 of the Crime Prevention Committee. 2. Historical and Cultural Activities Committee a. Minutes of November 5, 2007 CC-2007-111 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Minutes ofNovember 5, 2007 of the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee. 3. Emergency Operations Committee a. Minutes of November 2, 2007 CC-2007-112 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Minutes of November 2, 2007 of the Emergency Operations Committee. 5B. Council Reports Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, expressed her satisfaction with the City Birthday celebration that was put on by the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee. They did an outstanding job. She reported that next year the City will be celebrating 30 years and there will be a lot of celebrating going on. She welcomed back Julie Ferran of the Riverside Press Enterprise. She questioned what is being done on the freeway on -ramp at the bottom of the hill. She stated that it would be helpful if we can keep the residents informed on road closures and road work that is being done not only in Grand Terrace but in the areas that may affect our residents. Councilmember Cartes, stated that the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee did a great job on the celebration. She reported that the SANBAG Board of Directors meeting was short and gave an overview of the items that she feels may affect Grand Terrace. She reported that she attended the National League Conference with City Manager Schwab. She indicated that she went to support Ron Loveridge who was running for Second Vice - President of the League. She reported that he was successful and that in two years he will be the President. She stated that disaster area from Katrina was very sad and devastating. She asked Lt. Guerra to give a report on an incident that took place in November. Council Minutes December 11, 2007 Page 4 Lt. Hector Guerra, gave an overview of the incident that she was referring to. He stated that there have been robberies where doors are being kicked in during day light hours. He indicated that they are working on the case with other County Stations and agencies. Council member Cortes, stated that some surrounding cities are adopting ordinances that will ban some parolees from going into their city. She asked staff to look into it. She wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe holiday. Councilmember, Miller, wished everyone happy holidays. Mayor Ferre, welcomed Julie Ferran back. She commended Assistant City Manager on making Grand Terrace look great. PUBLIC HEARING 6A. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California Rescinding the Traffic Circulation Fee Schedule (4.104) and Replacing it with a New Fee Structure Assistant City Manager Steve Berry, gave a brief overview of the recommended fee increases. 0 Mayor Ferre opened the Public Hearing for discussion, there being none, she returned discussion to the Council. CC-2007-113 MOTION BY COUNCIIMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, 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 Circulation Fee Schedule (4.104) and Replacing it with a New Fee Structure. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7A. Second Reading of 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 CC-2007-114 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER Council Minutes December 11, 2007 Page 5 - MILLER, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Second Reading of 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. NEW BUSINESS 8A. Request to Purchase One Portable Speed Trailer Using California Law Enforcement Equipment Program (CLEEP) Funding CC-2007-115 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY MAYOR FERRE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Purchase of one SMART 1000 solar powered speed trailer from Kustom Signal, Inc. in the amount of $11, 570.60 in CLEEP Funding. 8B. Appropriate Funds from the Undesignated Fund Balance of the General Fund to Jointly Purchase a Wrought Iron Fence CC-2007-116 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 5-0, to approve a wrought -iron fence for Rollins Park, approve up to $25,000 from the Undesignated Fund Balance of the General Fund toward the joint purchase of such a fence with the CJUSD contributing $13,000 toward the total cost, and a public bidding process for the new wrought -iron fence addition with the City acting as the lead agency. CLOSED SESSION 9A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation GC549569(a) - Citizens for Responsible Government vs. City of Grand Terrace (No. CIVSS706633 & SVVSS131530) Mayor Ferrd announced that the Council met in Closed Session to have a Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation GC54956.9(a) - Citizens for Responsible Government vs. City of Grand Terrace (No. CIVSS706633 & SVVSS131530) and that no reportable action was taken. Mayor Ferrd adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m., until the next CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Council Minutes December 11, 2007 Page 6 CITY CLERK of the City of Grand Terrace r � of the City of Grand Terrace .01 nyOr Pro -re- r,--