05/27/2008CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MAY 27, 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 May 27,
2008, 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
Tracey Martinez, Deputy City Clerk
Steve Berry, Assistant City Manager
Larry Ronnow, Finance Director
Richard Shields, Building & Safety Director
John Harper, City Attorney
Lt. Mike Newcombe, San Bernardino County 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 Councilwoman Bea Cortes.
ITEM TO DELETE - None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2A. Water Awareness Poster Contest Winners - Grand Terrace Elementary School
Don Hough, Riverside Highland Water Company, introduced the Principal of Grand
Terrace Elementary, Mr. Hyder who introduced the winners of the Water Awareness
Poster Contest.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-2008-46 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following Consent
Calendar Items:
3A. Approve Check Register Dated May 27, 2008
3B. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
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3C. Approval of May 13, 2008 Minutes
3D. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Cooperation Agreement
2009-2010, 2010-2011 and 2011-2012
3E. Resolution Approving FY 2008-2009 City Budget
PUBLIC COMMENT
Josie Johnson, 12657 Reed Avenue, indicated that she has a terrible time around July 41"
because some people just don't want to obey the law by doing illegal fireworks. She
requested that the Council vote against having fireworks. She stated that the City of
Redlands does not allow fireworks. She would be more comfortable to live in a City where
fireworks are not allowed. She suggested having a public event in the park where children
can enjoy a display of fireworks.
Jeffrey McConnell, Walnut Avenue, reported that he paid $3.87 for gas at an ARCO Station
on Riverside Avenue and Aqua Mansa.
City Manaaer Tom Schwab, stated that for this year fireworks are already underway. Permits
have already be taken out. He indicated they he wrote down the address and will make sure
that the deputies patrol in her neighborhood. There will be extra patrol from law
enforcement and the fire department. Citations will be written and illegal fireworks will be
confiscated. If fireworks need to be discussed it will be for the 2009 year.
REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Crime Prevention Committee
a. Minutes of March 10, 2008
CC-2008-47 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CORTES, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the March 10, 2008 minutes of the Crime
Prevention Committee.
5B. Council Reports
Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, thanked JoAnn Johnson for a wonderful senior newsletter. She
stated that you don't have to be a senior to get the newsletter and encouraged everyone to
subscribe. There is a lot of good information in it. She reported that she sat, along with
Councilman Miller, on the HAM Radio Committee. It will be going to the Planning
Commission as well as the City Council. It is another testament on how well the City comes
together. There can be differences but when people come together they can come up with
a solution that works for everyone. She reminded everyone that Grand Terrace Days is
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coming up on June 14, 2008.
Assistant City Manager Steve Berry, reported that the mailer will be going out next week
inviting everyone out to the event. The parade will start at 9:30 am and the festival will
begin at 10:00 a.m. There will be a car show for the first time this year. They have 60 cars
entered so far. There will be a lot of fun events that day.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, welcomed Walt and Monique from La Pasta Italia. She bugged them
for the longest time to move into town and now that they are here she is encouraging them
to open a sit down fancy Italian restaurant. She stated that the Police and Fire are actively
working together in preparation for 4`h of July. She would like to see educational information
in the upcoming newsletters and local papers. She can see the proactive approach that is
being done by our law enforcement and is confident that we will stay safe during that time.
Councilmember Bea Cortes, questioned if there is a deadline to participate in the parade.
Assistant City Manager Berry, responded that there is a deadline, however, they are flexible.
Councilmember Bea Cortes, questioned if there will be a fireworks committee for 2009.
City Manager Schwab, responded that it would have to be initiated by the Council.
Councilmember Miller, reminded everyone to vote on June 3, 2008.
PUBLIC HEARING - None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7A. Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace Amending Chapter
9.28 of Title 9 of Grand Terrace Municipal Code Regarding Procedures Regulating
Graffiti
CC-2008-48 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO
TEM GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0 to approve the Second Reading of an Ordinance of
the City of Grand Terrace Amending Chapter 9.28 of Title 9 of Grand Terrace
Municipal Code Regarding Procedures Regulating Graffiti.
7B. Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace
Amending Title 18 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code Regulating Rooming and
Boarding House(s) (including Parolee -Probationer Homes and Sober Living Homes)
Within the City of Grand Terrace
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CC-2008-49 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Second Reading of an Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Grand Terrace Amending Title 18 of the Grand Terrace
Municipal Code Regulating Rooming and Boarding House(s) (including Parolee -
Probationer Homes and Sober Living Homes) Within the City of Grand Terrace.
7C. Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace Authorizing
Notification to the Department of Housing and Community Development for the
Cancellation of Enforcement Responsibility for the Mobilehome Parks Act and the
Special Occupancy Parks Act
CC-2008-50 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the second reading of
an Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace Authorizing Notification to the
Department of Housing and Community Development for the Cancellation of
Enforcement Responsibility for the Mobilehome Parks Act and the Special
Occupancy Parks Act.
NEW BUSINESS - None
CLOSED SESSION - None
Mayor Ferre adjourned the meeting at 6:27 p.m., until the next CRA/City Council Meeting which
is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
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