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04/08/2008CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 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 April 8, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. PRESENT: Maryetta Ferre, Mayor Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern Bea Cortes, Councilmember Jim Miller, CounciImember 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. Mike Newcombe, San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department ABSENT: Gary Koontz, Community Development Director 0 John Harper, City Attorney The City Council meeting was opened with Invocation by Peter Bonilla, Elder Calvary, The Brook Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Jim Miller. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ITEM TO DELETE - None SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. 301h Anniversary Presentation - Past Council Members & Mayors Mayor Ferrd presented each Past Mayor and Council Member, since incorporation, with a plaque in appreciation for everything that they have done for the City of Grand Terrace. Don Larkin presented the City Council with two flags. The Flag of the United States of America that flew over the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) building, Forward Operating Base Warrior, and the Flag of the Republic of Iraq that flew over the Kirkuk Government Building (KGB) in Kirkuk Iraq both on Patriot Day, September 11, 2007. Assistant City Manager Steve Berry showed a slide presentation showing past Council Members and Mayors of the City of Grand Terrace. Each of them received a 30 Years Council Minutes 04.08.;2008 Page 2 Celebration t-shirt and hat. B. Proclamation - Blue Ribbon Week, May 11 - 17, 2008 Councilmember Cortes read a proclamation, proclaiming May 11 -17, 2008 as Blue Ribbon Week in the City of Grand Terrace recognizing and supporting all peace officers and law enforcement agencies. C. Proclamation - National Day of Prayer, May 1, 2008 Mayor Pro Tern Garcia read a proclamation, recognizing May 1, 2008 as National Day of Prayer and urge all citizens to observe this day in keeping with their personal beliefs. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-2008-34 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following Consent Calendar Items: 3A. Approve Check Register Dated April 8, 2008 3B. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 3C. Approval of March 25, 2008 Minutes 0 PUBLIC COMMENT Barbara Berliner, 22624 Brentwood, stated that it is her understanding that the noise ordinance for Grand Terrace, is that no work can be started before 7:00 a.m., however, since the construction began last September of the Blue Mountain Senior Villas, there have been about 15 days where dirt moving equipment have begun work between 6 and 7 a.m. She has contacted Code Enforcement with no response. She has contacted Building & Safety 3 times and was told by Mr. Shields that there was not to be any truck or activity on the site before 7 a.m., and that they would tell the contractor not to begin work before 7 a.m. Last Monday at 6:20 a.m. they were changing equipment on one of the dirt moving machines and banging over and over and worked all day long. She does not work outside of her home and she has to listen to this noise all day long. The constant beeping sounds from the trucks and tractors backing up and from the water trucks going back and forth. She can't open her windows and doors on nice days. It would be nice to find out where she can view a copy of the ordinance. She would also like to know if they can point the flood light that they have on the security camera down a little bit because it is pointing directly into her bedroom windows. There was a car stolen from across the street from her home two weeks ago at 9:30 p.m. in the evening and a window of one her neighbors was shattered by a brick. She stated that there is crime in the City and she wants people to know about it. Council Minutes 04 08 2008 Page 3 Herman Hilkev, 23196 Glendora Drive, stated that his children brought home a notice about the end of year-round schools. He felt that it was interesting the reasons that they are giving as benefits. Residents are paying for the school bond and he feels that the high school is not going to be built. He feels that a committee needs to be formed and state that if the District is not going to build a high school don't ask for the bond money every year. The main focus of that bond was for a high school to be built. Sooner or later someone needs to step up and stop the bond. Patricia Farley, 12513 Michigan Street, she stated that it is hard to stomach the rewards to people who she has watched destroy the west end of Grand Terrace since incorporation. A major problem is the General Plan. She feels that there are major inconsistencies, places where it did not follow the law, and when people go to the City for information they have been given inaccurate information for years including attorney's and judges. The General Plan that is now being worked on came out and was on the counter with some colored maps that people could read. It was only there briefly and was taken by the Planning Director as his personal notepad. As a member of the community, who is very alarmed by what has happened in the past, she is trying very diligently to follow what is going on now, she feels that her rights are being denied. She wanted to buy a copy of what was on the counter but instead received a copy of something that is very hard to read. She feels that people are not notified and things appear and disappear. She feels that businesses should have licenses and it shouldn't take 10 days to see a license when requested. She feels that the City should not patronage businesses that do not have a license. She is requesting that staff be directed to place one of the Draft General Plans with the colored maps on the counter and leave it there and let everyone have access to it. City Manager_ Schwab, indicated that he will get a copy of the noise ordinance to Mrs. Berliner. He does not want the contractor working there before 7 a.m. Staff works directly with the owner of the project and he will talk to them directly. He will take a look at the security lighting. He stated that there was a representative from the School District at the last meeting that stated that they are moving forward with the current project at the lumber yard site. They indicated that Inland Timber has an agreement with the District that they will be off the property by November of this year after which they will begin construction. He is unsure how you would get the bonds back once they have been sold, however, there is a bond oversight committee and he would hope that they are paying attention to what is going on with the bonds. REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Emergency Operations Committee a. Minutes of March 4, 2008 Council Minutes 04:'08."2008 Page 4 CC-2008-35 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the March 4, 2008 Minutes of the Emergency Operations Committee. b. Appoint Alternate Member (Bennett) CC-2008-36 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to add a fourth alternate position on the Emergency Operations Committee with a term continuing to dune 30, 2010 and appoint Hama Bennett to fill that position. 5B. Council Reports Mayor Ferre, reported that the new lights in the parking lot are spectacular. She reported that the City is selling license plate frames that say "I Love Grand Terrace the Blue Mountain City" for $2.00. Ma or Pro Tern Garcia, reported that May 1, 2008 is National Day of Prayer. Azure Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church will be hosting an event from 12 noon to 1 p.m. She requested that Assistant City Manager Berry provide information on the upcoming Blue Mountain Walk. 0 Assistant City Manager Berry, gave an overview of the Blue Mountain Walk that will be held on Sunday, April 20, 2008. He indicated that all residents should have received a post card on the event in the mail. He stated that as he was going through some of the scrap books that the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee has put together he saw that there was a walk on Blue Mountain back in 1983. He stated that it should be a fun event for the entire family. Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, reported that C.E.R.T. is taking donations to supply the trailer that was donated to them. She indicated that the City has made a commitment, especially with the new web -site, to make things more interactive and create a transparency to our government. She requested that the City Manager look into some of the comments that were made by Patricia Farley regarding documents being available to the public. She feels that it is important to keep our residents informed. She recognized Margie Miller and Shelly Rosenkild for being honored at the annual 63 Women of Distinction Luncheon. Councilmember Cortes, expressed her appreciation for the presentation that was done tonight for the past Mayors and Councilmembers. She is proud to live in Grand Terrace. She thanked staff for everything that they do. Councilmember Miller, reported that the Lion's Club held an outstanding pancake breakfast Council Minutes 04 '08 '2008 Page 5 this past Sunday. He thanked all of the residents that attended and all of the members that participated. Councilmember Buchanan, requested that Assistant City Manager Berry report on the upcoming free dump day. Assistant City Manager Begy, reminded everyone that the upcoming Saturday is free dump day. A drop off location will be at the corner of Canal and Mt. Vernon. He encouraged everyone to take advantage of this event. He also reported that compost will be available April 19" and 20" at the corner of Canal and Mt. Vernon. This compost is free but limited to I00lbs. Per household. Councilmember Buchanan, suggested that staff question whether Burrtec can provide document shredding or destruction in the future. PUBLIC HEARING - None UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None 0 NEW BUSINESS 8A. Award Contract - Architectural Services for the Renovation ofthe Grand Terrace Fire Station (Broeske Architects) CC-2008-37 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 5-0, to award the Architectural Services Contract for the Renovation of the Grand Terrace Fire Station to Broeske Architects in the amount of $53,500. CLOSED SESSION - None Mayor Ferrd adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m., until the next CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. r MAYO of the City of Grand Terrace C&A-71, ZA an ": gt = = = CITY CLERK of the City of Grand Terrace