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10/28/2004r,�- CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 28, 2004 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 October 28, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: Herman Hilkey, Mayor Maryetta Ferr6, Mayor Pro Tem Lee Ann Garcia, Councilmember Tom Schwab, City Manager Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk Steve Berry, Assistant City Manager Larry Ronnow, Finance Director Jerry Glander, Building & Safety Director John Harper, City Attorney Lt. Hector Guerra, Sheriff's Department ABSENT: Don Larkin, Councilmember Bea Cortes, Councilmember Gary Koontz, Community Development Director The City Council meeting was opened with invocation by Councilwoman Lee Ann Garcia, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Maryetta Ferr6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. Proclamation - Toastmasters Month, October 2004 Melinda Muganzo, did an example tabletop discussion that would take place at Toastmasters. She indicated that they will be holding an open house on Friday, November 5, 2004 and invited everyone to attend. Mayor Hilkey read a proclamation proclaiming October, 2004 to be "Toastmasters Month" and encourage all citizens of Toastmasters International and District 12 to recognize the many accomplishments and opportunities in communication and public speaking that this outstanding organization makes possible for people everywhere. He presented it to Melinda. I CONSENT CALENDAR CC-2004-104 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LCORTES, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following consent calendar items: Council Minutes October 28, 2004 Page 2 3A. Approval of Check Register Dated October 28, 2004 3B. Ratify 10-28-2004 CRA Action 3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 3D. Approval of 10-14-2004 Minutes 3E. Notice of Completion of Richard Rollins Park Renovation Project PUBLIC COMMENT Edith L. Armstrong,11732 Holly Street, expressed her concern with stagnant water on Holly and Britton. Bill HMs, 22114 De Berry Street, indicated that Richard Rollins is referred to as a Volunteer of the City, however, he is paid by the City. He feels that if he is an independent contractor that he should have a business license. He stated that Councilmember Garcia indicated in a election flyer that the City has nearly 2 million dollars in reserves and that he would like to know where that money is. He questioned the fact that City Manager Schwab purchased a rehabilitated home through the Community Redevelopment Agency and questioned how he qualified to do so. ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports Crime Prevention Committee a. Minutes of 08-09-2004 and 09-13-2004 CC-2004-105 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM FERRE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (COUNCILMEMBERS LARKIN AND CORTES WERE ABSENT), to accept the August 9, 2004 and September 13, 2004 Minutes of the Crime Prevention Committee. Mayor Pro Tem Ferre, requested an update on the Halloween Haunt. Assistant City Manager Benv, indicated that the Halloween Haunt will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2004 from 5 pm to 8 pm at Pico Park. They have raised over $4,000.00 and 10/28/2004' _ community support to put on the event. They are expecting a large turnout and thanked Jeveryone who will make this event happen. Mayor Pro Tem Ferre, requested a status report on SAVON. Council Minutes October 28, 2004 Page 4 at an hourly rate of S52.00/hr. Staff is recommending that the Council adopt an Ordinance adopting the County of San Bernardino Ordinance, relating to the inspection of the food establishments. Mayor Pro Tern Ferr6, asked if staff has received any feedback from the local restaurants. City Manager Schwab, indicated that they have started the process and that he saw one business in town got an A and that it is displayed in their window. Mayor Pro Tern Ferr6, questioned if a restaurant receives a B grade when could they be inspected again to get it up to an A. Terri Smith, San Bernardino County, responded that inspections are done twice a year unannounced. Any business can request an inspection for a re -score at anytime and it will be done within 10 days. It is their goal for everyone to have an A posted in all facilities. Councilmember Garcia, questioned if there is a website that people can go to, to see the inspection results. Terri Smith, responded that there is a website and that scores are posted on-line. They also provide information to all facilities with regards to the ABC Program. Mayor Hilkey, questioned if coffee shops have lobe inspected and pay the fees. Terri Smith, responded that any facility that has food in it is already beinginspected and pay the fees. She indicated that none of the fees have changed that they have made policy changes to keep things consistent. Mayor Hilkey opened the public hearing. Philip H. Robb, 22641 Lark Street, commended staff on bringing forward this ordinance and indicated that he supports it. He encouraged the Council to adopt the Ordinance. Mayor Hilkey returned discussion to the Council. CC-2004-106 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM FERRE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 3-0-2-0, (COUNCILMEMBERS LARKIN AND CORTES WERE ABSENT), to approve the first reading of an Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace, California, Adopting the San Bernardino County Ordinance Relating to Inspection Grading of Food Establishments UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None Council Minutes October 28, 2004 Page 3 City Manager Schwab, indicated that SAVON is in the process of plan check and they are currently finishing the final corrections and are waiting for the final parcel map on the agenda this evening. It is the City's hope that they will break ground by the end of this year. Councilmember Garcia, indicated that parking maybe a challenge at the Halloween Haunt so be prepared and get there early. She requested an update on the Country Fair. City Clerk Stanfill, indicated that the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee will host the Annual Country Fair on Saturday, November 6, 2004 from 9 am to 3 pm. at the Lion's Community Center. Councilmember Garcia, encouraged everyone to attend the Halloween Haunt and the Country Fair and hopes that everyone has a safe Halloween. Mayor Hilkey, indicated that the Halloween Haunt is totally funded by outside money and volunteers, the City does not pay for this event. He appreciates all of the support. He reported that he attended the Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. He reported that he received a disc from the League of California Cities Annual Conference that has the entire conference on it. He also reported that he received a letter from the County State Controller on some Audits that they received thanking the City for their cooperation. He reminded everyone about the Toastmasters Open House on Friday, November 5'. PUBLIC HEARING 6A. An Ordinance ofthe City ofGrand Terrace, California, Adopting the SanBernardino County Ordinance Relating to Inspection Grading of Food Establishments City Manager Schwab, indicated that the City of Grand Terrace, since incorporation, has not taken over the public health and restaurant inspection task. These have remained a County responsibility. Currently all restaurant and food service establishments in Grand Terrace must be inspected by the County Health Department and issued an annual food inspection report. The County of San Bernardino adopted an Ordinance effective October ? in which they will begin a restaurant inspection rating system similar to other Counties that will issue letter grades that must be posted in the window within 5 ft of the front door for the public to observe. The County of San Bernardino will be inspecting all food establishments in this matter whether they are an incorporated City or an unincorporated county area, and will issue a letter grade. Under the current ordinance, only those food -establishments in the unincorporated county are will be required to display the rating. The County of San Bernardino is encouraging all incorporated cities to adopt the County's ordinance establishing the rating system and a requirement of the posting of the grade. All food establishments will be paying the same health inspection fees as before. The only exception would be for a re -inspection should they not obtain a grade B. Re -inspections will be made Council Minutes October 28, 2004 Page 5 NEW BUSINESS A. Approve Contract for the Grand Terrace Youth Basketball League for the use of the Pico Park Basketball Courts CC-2004-107 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM FERRE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (COUNCILMEMBERS LARKIN AND CORTES WERE ABSENT), to approve the agreement with the Grand Terrace Youth Basketball League for the use of the Pico Park Basketball Courts. B. Emergency Operations Plan: Approval CC-2004-108 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM FERRE, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (COUNCILMEMBERS LARKIN AND CORTES WERE ABSENT), to approve the letter ofpromulgation approving the City of Grand Terrace Emergency Operations Plan; and authorize Staffto submit copies of the Plan to the San Bernardino County Operational Area and State Office of Emergency Service. C. Resolution - Measure I Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2004-2009 CC-2004-109 MOTION BY MAYOR HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (COUNCILMEMBERS LARKIN AND CORTES WERE ABSENT), to adopt a Resolution approving the Measure "P' Five -Year Capital Improvement Program. D. Request for Additional Street Improvement CC-2004-110 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM FERRE, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (COUNCILMEMBERS LARKIN AND CORTES WERE ABSENT), to appropriate $150,000 from Fund 11 to cover the cost of the specified locations and the expected costs for the additional locations. E. Final Parcel Map No. 16249 (PM-03-01) to Divide a 61,592 Square Foot Parcel Located on the Northeast Corner of Barton Road and Mt. Vernon Avenue into Two Commercial parcels of 46,068 Square Feet and 15,524 Square Feet CC-2004-111 MOTION BY MAYOR HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (COUNCILMEMBERS LARKIN AND CORTES WERE ABSENT), to approve Final Parcel Map No. 16249 and instruct the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the said Final Parcel Map on behalf of the City of Grand Terrace. Council Minutes October 28, 2004 Page 6 F. Installation of Traffic Calming Device on De Berry Street CC-2004-112 MOTION BY MAYOR HILKEY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (COUNCILMEMBERS LARKIN AND CORTES WERE ABSENT), to direct staff to install one speed hump located approximately 400 feet east of Mt. Vernon on De Berry Street. It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to look into further traffic calming options for De Berry Street once feed back has been received from residents after the speed hump is installed. CLOSED SESSION - None Mayor Hilkey adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. until the next CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. CITY CLERK of the CiyFfof Grand Terrace MAYOR of the Ci o Grand Terrace