01/08/2008CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 8, 2008
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
8, 2008, at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: 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
Lt. Hector Guerra, Sheriffs Department
ABSENT: Maryetta Ferrd, Mayor
Gary Koontz, Community Development Director
John Harper, City Attorney
The City Council meeting was opened with Invocation by Elder Nick Saccone, Calvary the Brook
Church, followed by the PIedge of Allegiance led by Councilwoman Bea Cortes.
CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:00 P.M.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Thom Wellman - Introduce Barry Fox, Battalion - Not in attendance
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-2008-01 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR FERRE WAS
ABSENT), to approve the following Consent Calendar Items:
3A. Approve Check Register Dated January 8, 2008
3B. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
3C. ApprovaI of 12-11-2001 Minutes
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
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REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports - None
5B. Council Reports
Councilmember Cortes, reported that every five years the economic census provides a
comprehensive portrait of American Business from the National to the Local levels. The
Economic Census is a primary source of detailed facts about the nations economy and
provide essential data for government, businesses, and the public. The 2007 Economic
Census forms were sent to numerous businesses throughout the United States. She
encouraged all businesses who received the form to please complete the form and participate.
She requested that this information be posted on the website and in the newsletter. She
requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Assistant City Manager, Steve Berry's
mother who passed away on December 22, 2007. She expressed her sympathy to Steve and
his family.
Councilmember Miller, reported that he has been approached about some illegal dumping
that has been going on off of Pico Street. He shared some photos with the Council. He
indicated that it is in an area of the freeway and where the road ends. He requested that staff
look into this and try and come up with a way to prevent this from happening. He feels that
Grand Terrace is starting to get hit more with graffiti. He reported on the areas throughout
town that have been hit. He feels that we need to come up with some type of solution to this
problem and would like staff to look into it.
Councilmember Cortes, stated that she too, was contacted about the dumping of the trash and
she has met with staff with regards to that issue and that they are working on it.
Councilmember Buchanan, indicated that he is looking forward to a very interesting and
prosperous 2008 for the City of Grand Terrace.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, wished everyone a happy new year and is looking forward to anew
year. She questioned if there was any news on the honey hill sign.
Assistant City Manager Betty, responded that he spoke to the detective today and they are
still investigating it. They are looking at replacing them quickly.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, she asked that Assistant City Manager Berry introduce two new staff
members.
Assistant Cijy Manager BeM introduced Jeanne Ruvolo, Code Enforcement Officer and
Jaime Gochenour, Management Analyst.
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Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, welcomed the staff members. She reported that a new C.E.R.T.
training will be starting up and asked Assistant City Manager Berry to give information on
the upcoming training.
Assistant City Manager Be , responded that the training will be free of charge but you must
be a Grand Terrace resident 18 years of age or older. There will be two classes January 19
and January 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room. Anyone interested
should contact Community Services.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, indicated that Sandbags are available at the fire station. She reported
that Mark Pisano, Executive Director of SCAG, will retire after 31 years and that Hasan
Ikhrata is his replacement. They are in the final stages of the Public Hearing process for the
Regional Transportation Plan. She reported that on January 22, 2008 SCAG will be holding
a hearing in Riverside to discuss long range planning efforts. SANBAG will be having a
meeting for a multi -county action plan. She stated that there are a lot of exciting things
planned for the 30th Anniversary. She reported that the Mayor will be giving the state of the
City address at the Chamber Luncheon on January 15.
Assistant City Manager Berry, gave a list of upcoming events.
PUBLIC HEARING
6A. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California, Repealing
Title 15, of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code, Chapter 15.08 Uniform Fire Code in
its Entirety and Adopting the 2007 California Fire Code with Amendments
CC-2008-02 MOTION BY COUNCIIMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR FERRE WAS
ABSENT), to continue the Public Hearing of an Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Grand Terrace, California, Repealing Title 15, of the Grand Terrace
Municipal Code, Chapter 15.08 Uniform Fire Code in its Entirety and Adopting the
2007 California Fire Code with Amendments to January 22, 2008.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7A. Second 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
CC-2008-03 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MILLER, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR FERRE WAS ABSENT), to approve the
Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace,
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California Rescinding the Traffic Circulation Fee Schedule (4.104) and Replacing it
with a New Fee Structure
NEW BUSINESS
8A. Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007
CC-2008-04 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
BUCHANAN, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 ( MAYOR FERRE WAS ABSENT), to accept
the Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007.
8B. Update on Code Enforcement Activities and the One Year Anniversary of the
Rental/Non Owner Occupied Inspection Program
Assistant City Manager Be , gave some background on Code Enforcement in Grand
Terrace. He introduced Barrie Owens, Senior Code Enforcement Officer.
Barrie Owens Senior Code Enforcement Officer, gave an update on the program and showed
examples of before and after cases.
Assistant Cily Manager Berry_, gave background on the Rental/Non Owner Occupied
Inspection Program. He introduced Jeanne Ruvolo, Code Enforcement Officer.
Jeanne Ruvolo Code Enforcement Officer, gave the statistics on the program since it began
and showed examples of before and after cases.
CLOSED SESSION
9A. Real Estate Negotiations - 11695 Canal
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia announced that the Council met in Closed Session to discuss Real
Estate Negotiations - 11695 Canal and that there was no reportable action taken.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia adjourned the meeting in Memory of Mrs. Catherine Berry at 7:08 p.m., until
the next CRAICity Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at
6:00 p.m.
CITY CLERK of the City of Grand Terrace
MAYO of the City of Grand Terrace