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06/24/2008CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 24, 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 June 24, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Maryetta Ferrd, Mayor Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern Bea Cortes, Councilmember Jim Miller, Councilmember Dan Buchanan, CounciImember Brenda Mesa, City Clerk Steve Berry, Assistant City Manager Larry Ronnow, Finance Director Gary Koontz, Community Development Director John Harper, City Attorney Lt. Mike Newcombe, San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department Barrie Fox, San Bernardino County Fire Department ABSENT: Tom Schwab, City Manager Richard Shields, Building & Safety Director The City Council meeting was opened with Invocation by Pastor Salim Elias, Azure Hills Seventh- Day Adventist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tern Lee Ann Garcia. Mayor Ferrel made the following announcement: Our City Manager Tom Schwab became ill June 12, 2008 and has been admitted to Loma Linda Medical Center. He is resting and recovering but is unable to have visitors. If you wish to send him a note or a card you can address it to Tom Schwab c/o City Hall 22795 Barton Road. We would hope that all of you would keep Tom in your thoughts and prayers. ITEM TO DELETE - None SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2A. 301" Anniversary Presentation - Grand Terrace Sports Leagues Assistant City Manager_Berry, stated that the City has been celebrating its 30" Anniversary and each month the City Council has spotlighted individuals and groups that have made absolutely extraordinary contributions to the City. This month the 30`h Anniversary Committee has chosen to commend the many volunteers, coaches Council Minutes 06r24. 2008 Page 2 and players that make up the City's Little Leagues. Ma oar Ferre, stated that all of these individuals are the people that help build the character of the children of Grand Terrace. Their volunteering of time that they put in for these children is invaluable in their growth, character and what makes them become good citizens. She appreciates the sports teams and the amount of time that they put in to the children who happen to be very high on her list of important things. She indicated that the City Council will be recognizing the Grand Terrace Community Soccer Club, the Grand Terrace Little League, the Grand Terrace Youth Basketball and the Corinthians Futbol Club. The Grand Terrace Community Soccer Club was presented with a 30`h Anniversary Plaque. Brian Reinarz, Board Member of the Grand Terrace Soccer Club, thanked the Council for the recognition on behalf of the Grand Terrace Community Soccer Club. He indicated that the league serves the youth of Grand Terrace and the surrounding areas. They strive for fair play, fun, fitness and sportsmanship. They began in 1980 as the Grand Terrace Christian Soccer Club. It had about 125 players on roughly 10 teams. Last year they had almost 800 players on 70 plus teams. They continue to grow. He introduced all of the Board Members. The Grand Terrace Youth Basketball was presented with a 30" Anniversary Plaque. David Aquirre, head of Coaches for the Grand Terrace Youth Basketball introduced the members of the Board and thanked the Council for the great honor. He indicated that the Grand Terrace Youth Basketball has been in existence since 2000. They have grown steadily. Their games are held at Colton High School. There is a lot of participation and support from the City. They entertain a basketball tournament that is called the Blue Mountain Tournament that is open to all areas. They have a group of parents that volunteer a lot of hours. They started with 18 teams and now they are up to 30 to 35 teams with kids ranging from 5 years to 14 years of age. They appreciate all of the support that Grand Terrace has given the league. There were no representatives from the Grand Terrace Little League or the Corinthians Futbol Club, however, staff will make sure they receive their plaques. 2B. Grand Terrace Days 2008 Sponsor Recognition Assistant City Manager Berta, stated that the City had a very successful Grand Terrace Days with a parade, festival and car show. There were over 50 volunteers Council Minutes 06:'24,'2008 Page 3 that participated in this years event. He indicated that Grand Terrace Days is funded by the sponsors. The City pays for staff time but everything else is funded by the sponsors. He shared a video that was put together by staff from the day of the event. He announced the sponsors of the event and each of them were presented with a certificate. Mayor Ferrd, thanked all of the sponsors and staff. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-2008-54 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following Consent Calendar Items: 3A. Approve Check Register Dated June 24, 2008 313. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 3C. Approval of June 10, 2008 Minutes PUBLIC COMMENT Charles Hornsby, 22656 Brentwood Street, is asking that Grand Terrace join all the other cities that have banned fireworks. Everyone understands that the sale of fireworks in this town provides revenue for worthy causes. Just as smoking has been banned inside all public buildings as well as outside in many public and private areas due to the danger it represents to unintended persons, fireworks should also take that path for a number of excellent reasons. First and foremost, we live in an area that is dry and prone to fires. As of yesterday approximately 800 wildfires were burning in our state. Secondly there are shows within driving distances so no one would go without fireworks. He feels that the biggest reason is that the City has to decide that whatever profit is made from fireworks justifies what really amounts to irresponsible, irrational and frankly immoral behavior that puts our environment and lives at risk. Assistant Ci1y Manager Berry, stated that extra deputies will be on patrol on July 3 and July 4. The fire department will have extra crew on staff and he and the Mayor will be driving throughout the City on the evening of July 4`h. He indicated that the majority of the 800 wild fires that are burning in the State were started by lightening. REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Crime Prevention Committee a. Minutes of April 14, 2008 and May 13, 2008 Council Minutes 06/24.2008 Page 4 CC-2008-55 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the April 14, 2008 and May 13, 2008 Minutes of the Crime Prevention Committee. 5B. Council Reports Mayor Maryetta Ferre, mentioned that the pocket park dedication will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Assistant City Manager Berry, indicated that staff has been working on the park for two years now. Nat only is it a green space but it has artin it. It should be a wonderful event. Mayor Pro Tern Lee Ann Garcia, welcomed the Woman's Club. She reported that on Friday night the Movie at the park will be held at Richard Rollins Park. Assistant City Manager Berry, stated that this is continuation of the 30" Anniversary Celebration. The Movie in the Park will be the Bee Movie with a couple of short films, free popcorn, birthday cake, raffle prizes and more. He encouraged everyone to come out and enjoy the evening. Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, wished everyone a safe summer. Councilmember Buchanan, expressed his satisfaction with Grand Terrace Days and feels that staff did a great job. He feels that it was very impressive and thanked everyone that made this a great event. PUBLIC HEARING - None I) NFINISHED BUSINESS -None NEW BUSINESS 8A. 2008i2009 Annual Review of Landscape and Lighting District 89-1 CC-2008-56 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, SECOND BY MAYOR FERRE, CARRIED 5-0, to Adopt a Resolution of the City Council Ordering the Preparation of Plans, Specifications, Cost Estimate, Diagram, Assessment and Report Pursuant to the Provisions of Division 15, Part 2 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, for Proceedings for the Annual Assessment Levy after a Formation of a District and to Adopt a Resolution of the City Council Approving the Engineer's "Report" for the Annual Levy of Assessments for the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 in a District Within Said City and Adopt a Resolution of the City Council Declaring its Council Minutes 06-:24.2008 Page 5 Intention to Provide for an Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments for Certain Maintenance in an Existing District, Pursuant to the Provisions of Division 15, Part 2 of the Street and Highways Code of the State of California, and Setting a Time and Place for the Public Hearing Thereon Which is Scheduled for July 22, 2008. 8B. Reappointment of Commission/Committee Members CC-2008-57 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to reappoint the following list of individuals to their respective Committees for a four year term continuing to June 30, 2012: Planning Commission Tom Comstock Doug Wilson Emergency Operations Committee Vic Pfennighausen Lewis Neeb JoAnn Johnson Debra Hurst Robert Stewart (alternate) Jim Vert (alternate) Oscar Santana (alternate) Historical and Cultural Activities Committee Ann Petta Colleen Edmundson Pauline Grant Crime Prevention Committee Philomene Spisak JoAnn Johnson Debra Hurst 8C. Council to Provide Direction to Staff on the Naming of the Pocket Park Located on the Corner of Mt. Vernon and DeBerry Street CC-2008-58 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM .1 GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to name the Pocket Park located on the corner of Mt. Vernon and De Berry after Gwenn Karger, longtime resident and Woman's Club Member that passed away last year. � 's Council Minutes 06 '24:2008 Page 6 CLOSED SESSION - None CC-2008-59 MOTION BY MAYOR FERRE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, CARRIED 5-0, to cancel the July 8, 2008 CRAICity Council Meeting. Mayor Ferre adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m., until the next CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. f CITY CLERK of the City of Grand Terrace MAYO f the City of Grand Terrace iml