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(909)824-6621
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- CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
Maryetta Ferr6
Mayor ;
Lee Ann Garcia CRA/CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Pro Tem -
Bea Cortes REGULAR MEETINGS
Jim-Miller
° Dan Buchanan' !,ND AND 4TH Tuesday - 6.UU p•m..
'• Council Members - G "
Thomas J.Schwab
City Manager - - - -
Council Chambers
Grand'Terrace Civic Center
22795'Barton'Road •
Grand'Terrace,CA 92313-5295
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS August 12,2008
GRAND TERRACE CIVIC CENTER 6:00 p.m.
22795 Barton Road
THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE COMPLIES WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990. IF YOU REQUIRE
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING,PLEASE CALL THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT(909)824-6621
AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
IF YOU DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL DURING THE MEETING,PLEASE COMPLETE A REQUEST TO SPEAK
FORM AVAILABLE AT THE ENTRANCE AND PRESENT IT TO THE CITY CLERK. SPEAKERS WILL BE CALLED UPON
BY THE MAYOR AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME.
ANY DOCUMENTS PROVIDED TO A MAJORITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ANY ITEM ON THIS AGENDA
WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT CITY HALL LOCATED AT
22795 BARTON ROAD DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. IN ADDITION,SUCH DOCUMENTS WILL BE POSTED ON
THE CITY'S WEBSITE AT WWW.CITYOFGRANDTERRACE.ORG
* Call to Order-
* Invocation-
* Pledge of Allegiance-
r" * Roll Call-
STAFF COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEMS RECOMMENDATION ACTION
CONVENE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
1. Approval of 07-22-2008 Minutes Approve
ADJOURN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1. Items to Delete
2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation of Red Tailed Hawk Art to the City by Mr. &
Mrs. Paul Owens
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and
noncontroversial. They will be acted upon by the Council at one time i
without discussion. Any Council Member,Staff Member,or Citizen
may request removal of an item from the Consent Calendar for
discussion. I
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A. Approve Check Register Dated August 12,2008 Approve
B. Waive full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
C. Approval of 07-22-2008 Minutes Approve
D. Notice of Completion of the Gwen Karger Pocket Park Accept
E. Award Contract - City Hall Fire Detection Installation - Award
Champion Fire Systems, Inc.
COUNCIL AGENDA
08-12-2008 PAGE 2 OF 2
AGENDA ITEMS STAFF COUNCIL
RECOMMENDATIONS ACTION
F. Resolution-Directing Collection of Delinquent Sewer User Approve/Adopt
Fees on the San Bernardino County Tax Roll 2008-2009
G. Reclassification of Intern to Management Analyst Approve
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
j This is the opportunity for members of the public to comment on any
items not appearing on the regular agenda. Because of restrictions
contained in California Law,the City Council may not discuss or act
on any item not on the agenda,but may briefly respond to statements
made or ask a question for clarification. The Mayor may also
request a brief response from staff to questions raised during public j
L comment or may request a matter be agendized for a future meeting.
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5. REPORTS
A. Committee Reports
1. Emergency Operations Committee
a. Member Appointments(Stewart and Nichols) Approve/Appoint
B. Council Reports
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS-None
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Special Events Permit Requested by the Grand Terrace Approve
Area Chamber of Commerce for a Monthly Market Night at
22325 Barton Road
B. Request to Purchase Three Opticom M792H High Priority Approve
Emitters Using California Law Enforcement Equipment
Program(CLEEP)Funding
C. Resolution Opposing Fiscally Irresponsible State Budget Approve
Decisions that Would"Borrow" Local Government,
Redevelopment and Transportation Funds
9. CLOSED SESSION
A. Employee Performance Evaluation-Steve Berry,City
Manager Pro Tem
ADJOURN
THE NEXT CRA/CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD
ON TUESDAY,AUGUST 26,2008 AT 6:00 P.M.
.............. ..................................................
AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN
WRITING TO THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE NO LATER THAN
14 CALENDAR DAYS PRECEDING THE MEETING
PENDING CRA APPROVAL
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING -JULY 22,2008
A regular meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency, City of Grand,Terrace, was held in
the Council Chambers,Grand Terrace Civic Center,22795 Barton Road,Grand Terrace,California,
on July 22, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Maryetta Ferre, Chairman
Lee Ann Garcia, Vice-Chairman
Bea Cortes, Agency Member
Dan Buchanan, Agency Member
Brenda Mesa, City Clerk
Steve Berry, Assistant City Manager/City Manager Pro Tem
Larry Ronnow, Finance Director
Richard Shields, Building& Safety Director
John Harper, City Attorney
Lt. Mike Newcombe, Sheriff's Department
John Salvate, San Bernardino County Fire Department
ABSENT: Jim Miller, Agency Member
Tom Schwab, City Manager
Gary Koontz, Community Development Director
CONVENE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 6:00 P.M.
APPROVAL OF 06-24-2008 MINUTES
CRA-2008-16 MOTION BY AGENCY MEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY AGENCY
MEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (AGENCY MEMBER MILLER WAS
ABSENT), to approve the June 24, 2008 Community Redevelopment Agency
Minutes.
Chairman Ferre adjourned the Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting at 6:10 p.m.,until the
next CRA/City Council Meeting that is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 6:00
p.m.
SECRETARY of the Community Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Grand Terrace
CHAIRMAN of the Community Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Grand Terrace
CRA AGENDA ITEM N®.
Check Register Da*-a August 12, 2008
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08/06/2008 11:02:20AM CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
61985 7/22/2008 005702 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PRend0627200E Contributions for PRend 6/27/08
10-022-62-00 20,732.08
Total : 20,732.08
61986 7/23/2008 005702 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PRend 6-27-08 a Contributions for PRend 6-27-08#2
10-022-62-00 1,192.27
Total : 1,192.27
61987 7/25/2008 001840 CITY OF COLTON April, 2008 APRIL, 2008 WASTEWATER TREATMENT
21-570-802-000-000 97,995 65
Total : 97,995.65
61989 8/12/2008 006778 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN 1392545002 Misc Ofc Supplies-Finance
10-140-210-000-000 109.24
1392545003 Misc. Ofc Supplies-Finance
10-140-210-000-000 67.07
8063330001 Printer Supplies-Comm. Svcs
10-180-210-000-000 297.31
8528289001 30th Anniv. Event Supplies
23-200-50-00 98.75
8592761001 Copy Paper Supply
10-190-212-000-000 139.27
Total : 711.64
61990 7/28/2008 001206 ARROWHEAD CREDIT UNION JUN-JUL 2008 Jun-Jul City Visa Charges
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Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
61990 7/28/2008 001206 ARROWHEAD CREDIT UNION (Continued)
10-110-270-000-000 125.00
10-120-270-000-000 268.56
10-172-246-000-000 23000
10-180-268-000-000 225.00
10-180-270-000-000 70.61
10-180-272-000-000 52678
10-190-220-000-000 149.35
10-440-210-000-000 9046
10-440-221-000-000 64.51
10-440-223-000-000 2847
10-440-228-000-000 352.54
10-440-272-000-000 13000
10-450-246-000-000 172.39
23-200-12-00 1,303.43
23-200-14-00 80.00
23-200-50-00 640.89
Total : 4,457.99
61994 7/29/2008 005702 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PRend 7-11-08 Contributions for PRend 7-11-08
10-022-62-00 2,377.73
Total : 2,377.73
62001 8/5/2008 001840 CITY OF COLTON June, 2008 June Wastewater Treatment
21-570-802-000-000 102,671.99
Total : 102,671.99
62002 8/12/2008 010009 AARON'S SIGNS & BANNERS 08-1124 30th Event Sponsor Signs
23-200-50-00 552.12
Total : 552.12
62003 8/12/2008 010063 BALLOON TEAM PROMOTIONS 071108 Concert in the Park Decor
23-200-50-00 707.11
Total : 707.11
62004 8/12/2008 010885 BROESKE ARCHITECTS &ASSOC 08-217 G.T FIRE STATION RENOVATION
10-190-723-000-000 13,676.25
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Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
62004 8/12/2008 010885 BROESKE ARCHITECTS &ASSOC (Continued) Total : 13,676.25
62005 8/12/2008 001713 CA. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION 181778 June 1-215 On/Off-ramp Maint
16-510-238-000-000 107.74
Total : 107.74
62006 8/12/2008 001840 CITY OF COLTON 000837 ANIMAL CONTROL-CODE ENF. SERVICES
- 10-190-256-000-000 3,629.00
Total : 3,629.00
62007 8/12/2008 010702 CITY OF YUCAIPA 2026 May Perchlorate Litigation Fee
10-160-250-000-000 415.83
Total : 415.83
62008 8/12/2008 010891 EARLY CHILDHOOD MANUFACTURERS' D09013370104 SCHOOL AGE SUPPLIES
10-440-223-000-000 230.50
23-200-14-00 916.09
Total : 1,146.59
62009 8/12/2008 010425 GOLDEN TIGER MARTIAL ARTS 05-2008 May Balance Due
10-430-27 52.50
06-2008 June Balance Due
10-430-27 52.50
Total : 106.00
62010 8/12/2008 010520 K&A ENGINEERING 7484 PHASE II ENGINEERING FOR FREEWAY RETAIL
32-600-205-001-000 10,258 52
Total : 10,258.52
62011 8/12/2008 010690 LSA ASSOCIATES INC 87425F TOWN SQUARE EIR
32-600-212-000-000 5,087.50
Total : 5,087.60
62012 8/12/2008 010097 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 410575025-069 May Nextel Svc-Comm Svcs Dept
10-180-240-000-000 565.97
10-440-235-000-000 55.03
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08/06/2008 11:02:20AM CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
Bank code: bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
62012 8/12/2008 010097 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS (Continued)
410575025-070 June Nextel Svc-Comm Svcs Dept
10-180-240-000-000 535.46
10-440-235-000-000 55.03
Total : 1,211.49
62013 8/12/2008 006285 RIVERSIDE HIGHLAND WATER CO 2267 June Wastewater Billinq
21-572-255-000-000 865.61
Total : 865.61
62014 8/12/2008 010249 ROGERS, ANDERSON, MALODY ET AL 24726 FY 07/08 Audit Progress Billinq
10-140-250-000-000 3,00000
Total : 3,000.00
62015 8/12/2008 006335 ROQUET PAVING INC 0620-08 Street Maint/Repair
21-573-250-000-000 27,765 00
Total : 27,765.00
62016 8/12/2008 006451 S.B. COUNTY ASSESSOR 102847 Map Revision Charges
10-370-220-000-000 18.00
Total : 18.00
62017 8/12/2008 006531 S B COUNTY SHERIFF 8501 4th Qtr 2008 Expenses/Overtime
10-410-250-000-000 8,560.36
10-410-256-000-000 700.26
Total : 9,260.62
62018 8/12/2008 006435 SAN BERNARDINO, CITY OF 3585 June Animal Control Services
10-190-256-000-000 55500
Total : 555.00
62019 8/12/2008 010590 TERRA LOMA REAL ESTATE JUNE 2008 June Fees-21974 De Berry St
32-600-05 96.00
Total : 96.00
62020 8/12/2008 007034 TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING 07222008 Mt. Vernon Widening Consult
44-200-623-000-000 54000
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Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
62020 8/12/2008 007034 TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING (Continued)
808 School Zone Consulting Svcs
10-180-255-000-000 1,40000
812 Circ Element Update
10-370-250-000-000 1,44000
Total : 3,380.00
62021 8/12/2008 007920 WILLDAN 062-9803A May Misc. Eng Svcs
10-175-250-000-000 6,702.50
062-9852 07/08 PLAN CHECK& ENGINEERING SERVICES
10-172-250-000-000 2,850.99
062-9853 07/08 PLAN CHECK& ENGINEERING SERVICES
10-172-250-000-000 1,165.00
Total : 10,718.49
62022 8/12/2008 007984 YOSEMITE WATERS 20925306 June Water/Coffee Service
10-190-238-000-000 135.71
1.0-440-238-000-000 8165
10-805-238-000-000 19.60
34-400-238-000-000 13.65
Total : 250.61
62023 8/12/2008 007995 ZUG, RICHARD 1 Spring 2007 Weed Abatement
34-700-710-000-000 85.00
10-190-257-000-000 85.00
10-805-245-000-000 270.00
2 Fall 2007 Weed Abatement
34-700-710-000-000 85.00
3 Fall 2007 Weed Abatement
10-190-257-000-000 85.00
4 Spring 2008 Weed Abatement
10-805-245-000-000 95.00
Total : 705.00
29 Vouchers for bank code: bofa Bank total : 323,650.83
29 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 323,650.83
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08/06/2008 11:02:20AM CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the afore-listed checks for payment of City and Community Redevelopment Agency
liabilities have been audited by me and are necessary and appropriate for the operation of City and Agency.
Larry Ronnow,,. Finance Director
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08/06/2008 3:31:30PM CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
61982 7/17/2008 005555 LUNSFORD, PATRICIA 07172008 Cash Drawer Start-up
10-010-02-00 10000
Total : 100.00
61983 7/21/2008 010916 BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA 820-A7-3777-J COUNCIL MEDICAL/DENTAL-CORTES
32-200-120-000-000 13860
Total : 138.60
61984 7/21/2008 001907 COSTCO#478 2050 C CARE SUPPLIES
10-440-228-000-000 8951
10-440-220-000-000 29.83
Total : 119.34
61988 7/28/2008 001840 CITY OF COLTON May, 2008 May, 2008 Wastewater Treatment
21-570-802-000-000 101,824.68
Total : 101,824.68
61991 7/28/2008 001907 COSTCO#478 2104 C. CARE SUPPLIES
10-440-228-000-000 163.87
10-440-220-000-000 5462
Total : 218.49
61992 7/28/2008 010290 KAISER PERMANENTE 00-0005559630- COUNCIL MEDICAL-OARCIA
10-110-120-000-000 174.91
10-110-142-000-000 356.09
Total : 531.00
61993 7/29/2008 005702 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PRend071108 Contributions for PRend 7-11-08
10-022-62-00 18,757.64
Total : 18,757.64
61995 7/31/2008 006614 SCHWAB, THOMAS 08172008 Birthday Bonus
10-120-110-000-000 50.00
Total : 50.00
61996 7/31/2008 010101 CORDERO, DINORAH 08112008 Birthday Bonus
10-440-110-000-000 50.00
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Bank code: bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
61996 7/31/2008 010101 CORDERO, DINORAH (Continued) Total : 50.00
61997 7/31/2008 010783 CALVIN, DENISE 08022008 Birthday Bonus
10-440-110=000-000 50.00
Total : 50.00
61998 7/31/2008 010864 WIRZ, MATT 08012008 Birthday Bonus
21-572-110-000-000 25.00
10-180-110-000-000 25.00
Total : 50.00
61999 8/5/2008 010164 GREAT-WEST JULY 2008 July Deferred Comp Contribution
10-022-63-00 4,96475
Total : 4,964.75
62000 8/5/2008 010164 GREAT-WEST JULY 2008 July Loan Payments
10-022-64-00 2,62906
Total : 2,629.06
62024 8/12/2008 010019 5 POINT AUTO SERVICE 14351 AC Maint/Repair-CNG Van
10-440-272-000-000 295.00
Total : 295.00
62025 8/12/2008 010266 A-Z BUS SALES BW55824 Child Care Bus Maint/Repair
10440-272-000-000 244.41
Total : 244.41
62026 8/12/2008 001024 ACCENT PRINT& DESIGN 253269 SR. NEWLETTER PRINTING EXPENSE
10-805-222-000-000 77.58
Total : 77.58
62027 8/12/2008 010678 ARCHIVE MANAGEMENT SERVICE 71676 July Tape Storage
10-140-250-000-000 53.76
10-180-250-000-000 53.77
Total : 107.53
62028 8/12/2008 001213 AT&T 9098217013793 July dsl Service-Child Care
10-440-245-000-000 74.47
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08/06/2008 3:31:30PM CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
62028 8/12/2008 001213 AT&T (Continued) Total : 74.47
62029 8/12/2008 010293 AVAYA, INC 2727558320 PHONE/VOICEMAIL SYSTEM MAINT
10-190-246-000-000 18346
Total : 183.46
62030 8/12/2008 001680 CA. BUILDING OFFICIALS 6610 Training
10-172-268-000-000 70.00
Total : 70.00
62031 8/12/2008 010102 CALIF. ASSOC. OF CODE ENFORCE. 10-2008 Seminar Registration
34-800-268-000-000 370.00
Total : 370.00
62032 8/12/2008 001739 CENTRAL CITY SIGN SERVICE 32773 REPLACE STREET SIGNS
16-900-220-000-000 2,028.39
Total : 2,028.39
62033 8/12/2008 010218 CHEVRON &TEXACO CARD SERVICES 13524490 July Maint Veh. Fuel Fees
10-180-272-000-000 1,222.41
34-800-272-000-000 88.07
Total : 1,310.48
62034 8/12/2008 010932 CHILSON, MIKE 07222008 Owner Occupied Refund
10-400-08 123.50
Total : 123.50
62035 8/12/2008 001810 CITY NEWSPAPER GROUP 3987 LEGAL ADVERTISING
10-125-230-000-000 142.46
3993 LEGAL AND DISPLAY ADS FOR PUBLIC
10-370-230-000-000 563.33
4033 LEGAL ADVERTISING
10-125-230-000-000 22016
4034 LEGAL ADVERTISING
10-125-230-000-000 553.61
4067 LEGAL AND DISPLAY ADS FOR PUBLIC
10-370-230-000-000 220.15
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Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
62035 8/12/2008 001810 CITY NEWSPAPER GROUP (Continued) Total : 1,699.71
62036 8/12/2008 010866 CIVIC PLUS 57367 WEBSITE MAINT FEE
10-125-250-000-000 61500
58360 WEBSITE MAINT FEE
10-125-250-000-000 61500
Total : 1,230.00
62037 8/12/2008 001867 COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE SUPPLY 157115 LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES
10-450-245-000-000 270.69
Total : 270.69
62038 8/12/2008 001907 COSTCO#478 2128 C. CARE SUPPLIES
10-440-228-000-000 143.42
10-440-220-000-000 4781
Total : 191.23
62039 8/12/2008 010711 DANKA FINANCIAL SERVICES 67853207 FY 08/09 TOSHIBA COPIER LEASE-
10-172-246-000-000 63.24
10-175-246-000-000 31.62
34-400-246-000-000 6324
Total : 158.10
62040 8/12/2008 003210 DEPT 32-2500233683 022250/702627L MAINT SUPPLIES
10-180-246-000-000 45.16
10-450-246-000-000 7057
024832/505008f, MAINT SUPPLIES
10-180-246-000-000 40.86
34-800-218-000-000 96.83
031190/806835E MAINT SUPPLIES
10-180-218-000-000 30.70
031245/8033411 Child Care Center Maint/Repair
10-440-246-000-000 2697
Total : 311.09
62041 8/12/2008 002165 DRUG ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM 7309 WEED CONTROL AT PARKS
10-450-245-000-000 1,00000
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Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
62041 8/12/2008 002165 DRUG ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM (Continued) Total : 1,000.00
62042 8/12/2008 002280 EVER READY EMBROIDERY 1456 30th Anniversary T-Shirts
23-200-50-00 549.53
Total : 649.53
62043 8/12/2008 010537 EXECUTIVE SERVICES 2831 BUILDING CLEANING SERVICES
10-180-255-000-000 1,125.00
10-172-246-000-000 17500
Total : 1,300.00
62044 8/12/2008 002301 FEDEX 280658609 Overnight Delivery Charges
10-370-210-000-000 54.66
10-180-210-000-000 26.30
10-120-210-000-000 22.59
Total : 103.55
62045 8/12/2008 010241 FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY 42242212707 CLTA Litigation Guarantee
47-100-250-001-000 360.00
42242212709 CLTA Litigation Guarantee
47-100-250-001-000 360.00
42242212719 CLTA Litigation Guarantee
47-100-250-001-000 360.00
42242212729 CLTA Litigation Guarantee
47-100-250-001-000 360.00
Total : 1,440.00
62046 8/12/2008 002740 FRUIT_ GROWERS SUPPLY 90135262 MAINT SUPPLIES & REPAIRS
10-450-245-000-000 323.24
90142920 MAINT SUPPLIES & REPAIRS
10-450-246-000-000 80.44
90143437 MAINT SUPPLIES & REPAIRS
10-450-245-000-000 4.30
Total : 407.98
62047 8/12/2008 002901 G.T. AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 5160-AD JOINT NEWSLETTER CONTRIBUTION
10-125-213-000-000 870.00
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Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
62047 8/12/2008 002901 G T. AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (Continued) Total : 870.00
62048 8/12/2008 002835 GIBSON DISCOUNT 105616 C CARE CLEANING SUPPLIES
10-440-228-000-000 10798
Total : 107.98
62049 8/12/2008 010258 GMAC PAYMENT PROCESSING CENTER 024-9103-15936 '07 TAHOE LEASE
10-120-273-000-000 554.07
Total : 554.07
62050 8/12/2008 002867 GOLDEN PROTECTIVE SERVICES 27019 RUBBER GLOVES
10-440-228-000-000 103.22
Total : 103.22
62051 8/12/2008 003152 HARPER & BURNS LLPN 07242008 Attorney Svcs-LL89-1
26-600-250-000-000 1,200 00
26-601-250-000-000 1,04900
26-602-250-000-000 251.00
Total : 2,500.00
62052 8/12/2008 003178 HENAGON LTD COLTON 013195 Sand-Rollins Park Playground
10-450-245-000-000 84.05
Total : 84.05
62053 8/12/2008 003200 HILKEY, HERMAN 07252008 FY 08/09 Life Ins. Benefit
10-110-142-000-000 1,800.00
Total : 1,800.00
62054 8/12/2008 003224 HYDRO-SCAPE PRODUCTS INC 05570700-00 LANDSCAPE/MAINT SUPPLIES
10-180-245-000-000 248.94
05586535-00 LANDSCAPE/MAINT SUPPLIES
10-450-245-000-000 56148
Total : 810.42
62055 8/12/2008 006880 IBT 07192008 Fingerprint Fee: N. Abshire
10-440-228-000-000 92.00
07292008 Fingerprint Fees: E. Chaffin
10-440-228-000-000 92.00
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Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
62055 8/12/2008 006880 IBT (Continued) Total : 184.00
62056 8/12/2008 010172 INLAND CONCRETE ENT. INC. 065002151 Park Maint/Supplies
10-450-246-000-000 426.69
Total : 426.69
62057 8/12/2008 010639 INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL 1017056-IN 2006 Loose Leaf IBC
10-172-210-000-000 105.24
Total : 105.24
62058 8/12/2008 003850 JANI-KING LAX08080043 C CARE DAILY CLEANING & CARPET CLEANING
10-440-244-0007000 975.00
Total : 975.00
62059 8/12/2008 010926 JOLLY JUMPS 0822CGT Concert in the Park Jumpers
23-200-50-00 585.00
Total : 585.00
62060 8/12/2008 003867 K. D. SALES 181742 PLUMBING SUPPLIES
10-450-245-000-000 123.80
Total : 123.80
62061 8/12/2008 004299 LAKESHORE LEARNING MATERIALS 028288 SCHOOL-AGE TO PRESCHOOL CONVERSION
10-440-702-000-000 798.13
Total : 798.13
62062 8/12/2008 004320 LAWNMOWER CENTER 01618 EQUIPMENT REPAIR
10-450-246-000-000 121.95
10319 EQUIPMENT REPAIR
10-450-246-000-000 19.40
10504 EQUIPMENT REPAIR
10-450-246-000-000 66.78
Total : 208.13
62063 8/12/2008 004350 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, INLANC 10012008 FY 08/09 Divison Annual Dues
10-190-265-000-000 600.00
Total : 600.00
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Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
62064 8/12/2008 010812 LOWE'S COMMERCIAL SERVICES 67542 MAINT SUPPLIES
10-180-245-000-000 5344
S0759SB1 1260 Misc Maint Supplies
10-180-218-000-000 2389
Total : 77.33
62065 8/12/2008 010546 MPOWER COMMUNICATIONS 387767-AUGUS August Phone Line Fees
10-440-235-000-000 239.34
10-805-235-000-000 28.05
10-450-235-000-000 60.12
387798-August August Phone Line Fees
10-190-235-000-000 934.75
10-380-235-000-000 20000
10-808-235-000-000 51.11
Total : 1,513.37
62066 8/12/2008 010600 MULTIMEDIA SALES & MARKETING 532143 Child Care Advertisement
10-440-230-000-000 18000
Total : 180.00
62067 8/12/2008 005024 NEOPOST INC 44451971 FY08/09 POSTAGE MACHINE EXPENSES
10-190-246-000-000 182.05
44452031 FY08/09 POSTAGE MACHINE EXPENSES
10-190-211-000-000 604.90
44453181 FY08/09 POSTAGE MACHINE EXPENSES
10-190-246-000-000 319.66
Total : 1,106.61
62068 8/12/2008 005400 OFFICE DEPOT 435082012-001 Misc Office Supplies-City Mngr Dept
10-120-210-000-000 32.14
437668894-001 Misc Office Supplies-City Mngr Dept
10-120-210-000-000 82.34
Total : 114.48
62069 8/12/2008 005586 PETTY CASH 08042008 Petty Cash Replenishmnt-Child Care
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Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
62069 8/12/2008 005586 PETTY CASH (Continued)
10-440-223-000-000 183.72
10-440-228-000-000 64.10
23-200-14-00 28.52
Total : 276.34
62070 8/12/2008 010657 PROGRESSIVE SOLUTIONS 35877 July 2, 2008 Cashier Traininq
10-140-268-000-000 632.50
Total : 632.50
62071 8/12/2008 005673 RENTAL SERVICE CORPORATION 38048104-001 EQUIPMENT RENTAL
10-180-218-000-000 9413
Total : 94.13
62072 8/12/2008 010171 REPUBLIC ELECTRIC 8181 Barton & Michigan Maint/Repair
10-190-725-000-000 8,765.00
8182 Barton & Canal Maint/Repair
10-190-725-000-000 8,765.00
8183 Barton/Mt.Vernon Maint/Repair
10-190-725-000-000 9,045.00
8184 Barton & Preston Maint/Repair
10-190-725-000-000 9,680.00
8185 Barton/Honey Hill Maint/Repair
10-190-725-000-000 10,190 00
8186 DeBerry/Mt. Vernon Maint/repair
10-190-725-000-000 6,50000
Total : 52,945.00
62073 8/12/2008 010533 RIVERSIDE CONCERT BAND 2008-103 Concert in the park performance
23-200-50-00 800.00
Total : 800.00
62074 8/12/2008 006310 ROADRUNNER STORAGE 7893 August Storage Rental
10-140-241-000-000 119.00
34-500-726-000-000 139.00
Total : 258.00
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08/06/2008 3:31:30PM CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
62075 8/12/2008 010929 ROJAS, ELI 08042008 Reimbursement of City Fees Due
10-500-06 11500
Total : 115.00
62076 8/12/2008 006504 S.B. FIRE DEPT./HAZ.MATERIAL GT109CC HAZARDOUS WASTE SERVICES
10-190-258-000-000 3,794.25
Total : 3,794.25
62077 8/12/2008 010933 SANDOVAL, DIANE 072808 Swim Lessons Refund
10-430-30 65.00
Total : 65.00
62078 8/12/2008 010674 SCHOLASTIC, INC 07222008 Clifford Magazine Subscription
10-440-228-000-000 129.49
Total : 129.49
62079 8/12/2008 007005 SO CAL LOCKSMITH 5326 Misc Maint Key/Lock Supplies
10-180-246-000-000 51.29
5339 Historical Society Cabinet Repair
10-804-210-000-000 20.20
5431 Park Facility Maint/Repair
10-450-246-000-000 189.94
Total : 261.43
62080 8/12/2008 006720 SO CA.EDISON COMPANY 08122008 July Utility Charges
10-190-238-000-000 5,08412
10-450-238-000-000 1,229.78
15-500-601-000-000 29.28
10-440-238-000-000 1,81912
16-510-238-000-000 412.14
34-400-238-000-000 171 35
10-175-238-000-000 62.31
10-172-238-000-000 7788
Total : 8,885.98
62081 8/12/2008 010856 STANTEC CONSULTING INC 236088 PREPARE FREEWAY RETAIL PROJ SPEC PLAN
32-600-205-001-000 2,21200
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Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
62081 8/12/2008 010856 STANTEC CONSULTING INC (Continued) Total : 2,212.00
62082 8/12/2008 006898 SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF L.A. 807090426 C. CARE FOOD & SUPPLIES
10-440-220-000-000 434.54
807160594 C. CARE FOOD & SUPPLIES
10-440-220-000-000 496.79
807230587 C. CARE FOOD & SUPPLIES
10-440-220-000-000 4398
807230588 C. CARE FOOD & SUPPLIES
10-440-220-000-000 665.03
807300565 C. CARE FOOD & SUPPLIES
10-440-220-000-000 614.68
Total : 2,255.02
62083 8/12/2008 010817 THE EDUCATION CENTER 38926419 Annual Suscription-Yearbook
10-440-228-000-000 34.95
Total : 34.95
62084 8/12/2008 010930 THE GUIDANCE GROUP, INC, FULLFILLN 010930 Succssful Parenting DVD's
23-200-14-00 279.94
Total : 279.94
62085 8/12/2008 010586 THE JAMIESON GROUP 2008.101 FY 08/09 PROF. SERVICES
10-370-255-000-000 4,100.00
2008 102 July Econ. Dev Svcs
32-370-255-000-000 1,812.50
Total : 5,912.50
62086 8/12/2008 007034 TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING 814 TRAFFIC ENG & CONSULTING SRVS
10-180-255-000-000 1,744.00
814A SANBAG Consulting Svcs
10-175-255-000-000 65.00
Total : 1,809.00
62087 8/12/2008 010775 TROPHY HOUSE 5196 Fire/Sheriff Plaque Presentation
23-200-50-00 90.48
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Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
62087 8/12/2008 010775 TROPHY HOUSE (Continued) Total : 90.48
62088 8/12/2008 007400 U. S. BANK TRUST N.A. 2195705 2004 TAB Bonds Payment
33-300-210-000-000 2,645.00
2195706 CRA Series A&B Escrow Pmt
33-300-210-000-000 862.50
786694000 2004 Refunding TAB
33-300-208-001-000 1,565,000 00
33-300-208-000-000 131,879.20
Total : 1,700,386.70
62089 8/12/2008 007220 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT 720080281 DIG ALERT MONTHLY SERVICES
16-900-220-000-000 3300
Total : 33.00
62090 8/12/2008 007539 VALLEY TIRE COMPANY 86781 VEHICLE MAINT
10-180-272-000-000 41918
86832 VEHICLE MAINT
10-180-272-000-000 38400
86877 VEHICLE MAINT
10-180-272-000-000 2900
86883 Cert Trailer Tires
10-808-221-000-000 40832
Total : 1,240.50
62091 8/12/2008 001038 VERIZON WIRELESS-LA 0676718846 July Wireless Phone Svc-Pub Works
34-400-235-000-000 181 06
Total : 181.06
62092 8/12/2008 010931 WATER SAFETY RESOURCES 58 Earthquake preparedness class
10-440-270-000-000 20000
Total : 200.00
62093 8/12/2008 007843 WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC 53723 TREE SERVICES
16-900-260-000-000 1,342.00
Total : 1,342.00
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Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
62094 8/12/2008 007880 WEST GROUP 816397699 CA CODE UPDATES FY 08/09
10-125-250-000-000 305.74
Total : 305.74
62095 8/12/2008 007987 XEROX CORPORATION 034463860 CC 55 COPIER LEASE-
10-190-700-000-000 2592
10-190-700-000-000 334.49
034463861 CC265 COPIER LEASE
10-190-700-000-000 20.97
10-190-700-000-000 270.66
Total : 652.04
85 Vouchers for bank code : bofa Bank total : 1,942,049.83
85 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 1,942,049.83
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the afore-listed checks for payment of City and Community Redevelopment Agency
liabilities have been audited by me and are necessary and appropriate for the operation of City and Agency.
Larry Ronnow, Finance Director
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PENDING C1W COUNCIL APPROVAL
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING -JULY 22, 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 July 22,
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
Brenda Mesa, City Clerk
Steve Berry, Assistant City Manager/City Manager Pro Tern
Larry Ronnow, Finance Director
Richard Shields, Building& Safety Director
John Harper, City Attorney
Lt. Mike Newcombe, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
John Salvate, San Bernardino County Fire Department
ABSENT: Tom Schwab, City Manager
Gary Koontz, Community Development Director
The City Council meeting was opened with Invocation by Mayor Pro Tern Lee Ann Garcia,followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilwoman Bea Cortes.
Mayor Ferre made the following announcement:
Tom Schwab is still recovering and has been moved from ICU to a step down unit where he
now can receive flowers and that type of thing. He still can not have any visitors. He is at
Loma Linda University Hospital. While we all pray that Tom will return in the very near
future in the interim the Municipal Code requires that Assistant City Manager Steve Berry
shall serve as City Manager during Tom's absence.
ITEM TO DELETE - None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2A. Commendation - Boy Scout Troop 40
Councilman Dan Buchanan read a Commendation for the Boy Scouts of America Troop 40
that is celebrating 50 Years in Grand Terrace commending them for 50 years of service to
the young men of Grand Terrace by providing the tools for strengthening their character,
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encouraging personal fitness and good citizenship and for being a valuable asset to the City
of Grand Terrace and presented it to them.
Sam Fisk, thanked the City of Grand Terrace on behalf of Troop 40. He stated that the
purpose of Boy Scouting is providing effective programs for boys designed to build a
desirable quality of character, citizenship and personal fitness through community
organizations. He thanked the Council for the opportunity.
2B. 3 01h Anniversary Presentation-San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and San
Bernardino County Fire Department
Mayor Ferre stated that as part of our 301h Anniversary Celebration the Council has been
honoring people and groups who have made an extraordinary impact on the City of Grand
Terrace. This month we are honoring two very important groups of people and two very
important services and they are the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and the San
Bernardino County Fire Department. We honor them and wouldn't be the safe City that we
are without the Sheriff's Department and the Fire Department.
Mayor Ferre, he presented Lt. Mike Newcombe, San Bernardino County Sheriff's
Department with a 30`h Anniversary Plaque.
Lt.Mike Newcombe,introduced the Gary Penrod,Sheriff,Rod Hoops,Assistant Sheriff,Bill
Abernathy, Deputy Chief and Valerie Tanguay, Captain. He stated that when he first
received this assignment to Grand Terrace Lt. Guerra said to him that he will love working
with the staff and Council. He told him that they will listen to you and support you. He
stated that his experience with the City so far has been very positive and he is appreciative.
He thanked the Council for recognizing the Department and Deputies when they do a good
job. He indicated that the Sheriff's Department has something to present to the City.
Gary Penrod,Sheriff,presented the City with a plaque congratulating the City on Celebrating
30 years. He indicated that the relationship between the City of Grand Terrace and the San
Bernardino County Sheriff's Department goes back to incorporation. He reported that the
County Sheriff's Department contracts with 24 cities in the County and the contract forces
make up 55% of the patrol force. We truly appreciate the relationship that they have with
all of the cities and especially Grand Terrace that are always supporting them and where
public safety is the number one priority. He sent well wishes to City Manager Tom Schwab.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia,presented Division Chief Terry Welsh, San Bernardino County Fire
Department with a 301h Anniversary Plaque and thanked them for everything that they do for
the City of Grand Terrace.
John Salvate,Battalion Chief,San Bernardino County Fire,indicated that they have enjoyed
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a long relationship with the City of Grand Terrace. Contract cities are a great part of what
they do and a great part of their organization. He gave a presentation on what the department
does and the support that they provide.
Terry Welsh,Division Chief San Bernardino County Fire,recognized John and indicated that
he does a tremendous job for the County and that he and the City are very fortunate to have
.1� him here. The relationship between the City and County Fire has been terrific. Staff and
Council have been good to the Department and they appreciate the relationship and look
forward to many more years. He sent well wishes to City Manager Tom Schwab. He
presented a plaque to the City of Grand Terrace congratulating the City on their 30 year
Celebration.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-2008-60 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MILLER, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following Consent Calendar Items:
3A. Approve Check Register Dated July 22, 2008
3B. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
3C. Approval of June 24, 2008 Minutes
`-/ 3D. Continuing Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2008-2009
3E. Reclassification- Clerk/Typist to Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT
Patricia Farley, 12513 Michigan Street, made the following statement:
As you know,I have been quite alarmed and very concerned about a number of issues in our
city. The reason I have a number of issues with what I've observed going on in Grand
Terrace is not because I am against development in our city. At the very center of my
concerns is the General Plan which serves as the constitution of the city guiding future
development and overall quality of life in our community. The General Plan for the City of
Grand Terrace has not been legally processed or approved since 1984.
Extensive research of city documents support and prove my concerns to be valid. Different
versions of legal documents such as the 1988 General Plan were and are continuing to be
given to city officials, citizens, developers,lawyers, and courts. Undated, unapproved, and
conflicting versions of documents (particularly maps) have been and continue to be
distributed and relied upon when important decisions were/are being made. I question
whether the council members who approved the 1988 General Plan even knew that maps got
switched in the end. What council members and citizens saw and discussed are different
than what appears in the General Plan of 1988. In addition, the final General Plan of 1988
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contains extremely different maps affecting important and large areas of the city. Major
revisions like these are required to go back before the Planning Commission and the public
before being approved. This did not occur.
Important parts of the General Plan of 1988 are missing, and staff have not been able to
locate them. Important decision have been made and continue to be made using this illegally
processed and incomplete document.
Our Planning Commission is currently supposed to be updating our General Plan, but the
inaccuracies and missing documents of the 1988 General Plan are being relied upon and
promoted, undermining every development decision city official are making, undermining
the integrity of our city, and making our city very vulnerable to unscrupulous people who
have already taken advantage of us as well as encouraging more to do so. Recently our
Planning Commission meetings have been canceled, and I was told that there wasn't
anything to discuss. There are extremely important things that they need to discuss and
resolve immediately regarding the updating of the General Plan.
The city must always follow the laws and proper procedures carefully to prevent the
detrimental things which undermine nice development,the environment,and property values.
City documents prove that not only are concern of private citizens being ignored, but also
expressed and documented concerns of past city officials.
Disorganization, lack of page numbers, same page numbers on various versions, missing
dates, missing signatures, and dissemination of numerous conflicting maps etc. have done
and continue to do irreparable damage to our city.
City officials should not make important decisions or respond to the questions or citizens
without checking city documents and getting accurate information. I can prove from meeting
minutes that this has been happening. There is documented proof that city officials
responded to citizens questions and accepted information from applicants without checking
legal documents for accuracy.
Citizens should not have to tolerate lack of answers to their questions. Councilmembers,
members of the Planning Commission, staff, and citizens need to always have and refer to
accurate, complete, and legally approved documents when questions are answered and
important decisions are being made. This can not and will not happen until we have a legally
processed and properly approved General Plan.
It is imperative for the Council to have an extensive public meeting on our General Plan
immediately to resolve these important issues.
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Todd Housley,22709 Minona Drive,introduced himself as a candidate for upcoming school
board election in area 3. He expressed his desire to be included in any candidate forums or
Council events that are school board related. As a 15 year employee of the Colton Joint
Unified School District,a resident of Grand Terrace and a parent of two students within the
district,he is committing to work with the citizens and leadership of Grand Terrace to keep
the school boards attention focused on the City where he feels it needs to be.
Assistant City Manager Berry, stated that the City has been very open to documents being
available for review. He stated that he would be willing to sit down with Ms. Farley and
Community and Economic Development Director Gary Koontz to go over any concerns she
may have on the General Plan.
REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Emergency Operations Committee
a. Minutes of June 3, 2008
CC-2008-61 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CORTES, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the June 3, 2008 Minutes of the Emergency
Operations Committee.
2. Historical and Cultural Activities Committee
a. Minutes of June 2, 2008
CC-2008-62 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0,to accept the June 2, 2008 Minutes of the Historical and
Cultural Activities Committee.
5B. Council Reports
Mayor Pro Tem. Lee Ann Garcia, encouraged everyone to attend Chamber of Commerce
events. She reported that Jessica Borzilleri is the new Chamber of Commerce President.
She reported that she attended Market Night hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, which
was a good event. She feels that it is important to support our local businesses and shop
Grand Terrace. She recognized the Woman's Club and everything that they do to help.
Looking forward to the movie night.
Assistant City yMana Manager Berry,announced that Enchanted by Disney will be the movie shown
at the next movie event at the park on August 22,2008. There will be a lot of fun activities
for the entire family.
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Councilmember Jim Miller, questioned if the synchronization of the lights has been taken
care of.
Assistant City Manager Berry, responded that there has been a stall in the synchronization
of the lights and is unsure how long it is going to take but he will check on the status.
Councilmember Jim Miller, stated that the lights are starting to get backed up when you get
off the freeway on Barton Road. He also indicated that the Preston Street signal does not
seem to want to change. He stated that he has met with a couple of the owners of the houses
next to the freeway that has the chronic graffiti problem. He stated that the individual that
will be taking care of the graffiti has asked if a Sheriff s Department unit can be there while
they are cleaning up the graffiti for safety reasons.
Lt. Newcombe, responded in the affirmative.
PUBLIC HEARING
6A. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace Confirming and
Providing for Annual Assessment Levy for a Landscaping and Street Lighting
District
City Attorney John Harper, stated that this is the annual levy on the Landscaping and Street
Lighting District that was formed in 1989. The assessment is a result of proposition 218 in
1992. They have increased and do not propose to increase them this year. We are fortunate
that it appears that the cost of providing the maintenance on the improvements and the
assessments break even.
Mayor Ferre opened the Public Hearing for discussion there being none she returned
discussion to Council.
CC-2008-63 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CORTES,CARRIED 5-0,to approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Grand Terrace Confirming and Providing for Annual Assessment Levy for a
Landscaping and street Lighting District.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None
NEW BUSINESS
8A. Appoint Voting Delegate and Alternate for League of California Cities Annual
Conference
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CC-2008-64 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 5-0,to Appoint Mayor Maryetta Ferre
as the Voting Delegate for the Annual League of California Cities Annual
Conference and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Ann Garcia as the First Alternate and
Councilman Jim Miller as the Second Alternate.
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8B. Designate No Parking on South Side of Westwood Street and Designate a Red Curb
in Front 22830 Lark Street
CC-2008-65 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
BUCHANAN, CARRIED 4-0-0-1 (MAYOR FERRE ABSTAINED), to designate
no parking on the south side of Westwood Street.
CC-2008-66 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 5-0, to designate a red curb in front of
22830 Lark Street.
CLOSED SESSION
9A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation GC54956.9(a) Guzman vs.
�•' Grand Terrace (Case#SCVSS 130982)
Mayor Ferr6 announced that a conference was held with legal counsel on existing litigation
GC54956.9(a) Guzman vs. Grand Terrace (Case #SCVSS) and there was no reportable
action taken.
Mayor Ferr6 adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m., until the next CRA/City Council Meeting which
is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
CITY CLERK of the City of Grand Terrace
MAYOR of the City of Grand Terrace
S ITV
RAND TERRE
Community Services Department
Staff Report
MEETING DATE: August 12,2008
CRA ITEM O COUNCIL ITEM (X)
SUBJECT: Completion of the Gwen Karger Pocket Park
NO FUNDING REQUIRED
BACKGROUND:
O In the first quarter of 2006,council approved the tract map for.15 lots and one open space lot for Karger
Homes. These lots,now with completed homes,are located on DeBerry near the corner of Mt. Vernon. Per
the Conditions of Approval,Lot"A"was designated as a buffer lot due to limited access from the alley and
the desire to create a landscaped area between the homes and Mt.Vernon.
Staff worked with the community and the landscape architect on a passive park design that would enhance
the quality of life for the local residents and bring a quite respite from busy Mt Vernon traffic.
Highlights of the park included:
A 5,585 sq.ft.of passive park area
0 Old fashioned street lamps for illumination
1 A 24-hour video surveillance system
A Public art piece depicting a hawk on Blue Mountain
A Decomposed granite trails
A Rose gardens
A Benches
A One tile artwork framed of a Blue Mountain orange crate label
A Two the framed artwork created by local residents wanting to memorialize their
handprints,family name,etc.
Staff went out to bid for the project in July 2007 and bids were due August 201s. The City Clerk's office
received 7 bids as follows:
-C.S. Legacy $275,638
-Grand Pacific $243,562
-Vido Samarzien $209,780
-Landmark Site Contractors $201,102
-S. Parker Engineering $199,120
,MSJS Management $188,976
-IPS $176,518
IPS was awarded the bid and with a few minor change orders,the final amount for the park came to
$177,941—or less than 1%over budget($1,423).
Staff met with IPS on July 31,2008 at the park. Three plants and a drip system were added per the plans
along with one cage for the backflow. Maintenance of the park was turned over to City Staff.
Staff is very pleased with the construction of the park,the quality of the landscape,and the artistic
aesthetics.
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The project was completed on July 31,2008 to Community Service's satisfaction.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff requests the City Council:
1. Accept the project
2. Direct the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion
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STAFF REPORT
CRA() COUNCIL ITEM(X) MEETING DATE: AUGUST 12,2008
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SUBJECT: AWARD CITY HALL FIRE DETECTION INSTALLATION
TO CHAMPION FIRE SYSTEMS INC., THE LOWEST
BIDDER
FUNDING REQUIRED X
BACKGROUND:
The Grand Terrace Civic Center was built without a fire detection system. Currently, there are
no smoke detectors, fire sprinklers, or heat sensors in the facility.
In the 2007/08 Budget Year, City Staff set a goal to explore and implement a fire detection
system in the Civic Center building. The project was funded in the 2007/08 FY Budget.
The installation of a fire detection system will be two fold. First, alarms will be installed
throughout the building to alert occupants of smoke or heat in the City Hall building allowing
them extra time to exit the building. Second, the fire alarm system will be monitored by a
private monitoring company. In the event the building is not occupied,the fire alarm system will
detect smoke and heat and will dispatch fire personnel to City Hall.
Staff consulted with a fire alarm engineer to prepare fire alarm plans and specifications. These
plans have been approved by the County of San Bernardino Fire Department. Plans and
specifications were sent out to local contractors for bids. On June 10, 2008, only one bid was
received from Champion Fire Systems Inc., for a total price of$65,000.00. Staff elected to go
back out for more competitive bids by advertising with the Dodge Room construction
advertisement company.
On July 28, 2008,the City received three bids on the project. They are as follows:
ADT $93,503.00
Protection One $73,578.00
Champion Fire Systems Inc. $65,000.00
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 3E 1
Staff appropriated $56,000.00 in the 2008/09 FY Budget and continued the appropriation at the
July 22, 2008, City Council Meeting. An additional $9,000.00 was transferred from the 10-180-
245 Building and Maintenance account from the current 2008/09 FY Budget to make up the
$9,000 shortfall.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends:
City Council approve the contract ( Exhibit "A" ) awarding Champion Fire Systems Inc., the
contract to install the fire detection system in the Civic Center building totaling$65,000.
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AGREEMENT
WORK ORDER NO. 12.674
PROJECT(BID#GTB) GIB-08-01
This AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of , 2008 by
and between the CITY OF GRAND TERRACE hereinafter called "CITY", and
hereinafter called "CONTRACTOR".
WITNESSETH,that the parties hereto do mutually agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
For and in consideration of the payments and agreements hereinafter mentioned to be made and performed
by said City, said Contractor agrees with said City to perform and complete in a workmanlike manner all
work required under the Bidding Schedule of said City's Specifications,in accordance with the Specifications
and Drawings therefor, to furnish at his own expense all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and services
necessary therefor,except such materials,equipment,and services as may be stipulated in said Specifications
to be furnished by said City,and to do everything required by this Agreement and the said Specifications and
Drawings.
ARTICLE II
For furnishing all said labor, materials, equipment, tools, and services, furnishing and removing all plant,
temporary structures, tools, and equipment,and doing everything required by this Agreement and the said
Specifications and Drawings; also for all loss and damage arising out of the nature of the work aforesaid,or
from the.action of the elements,or from any unforeseen difficulties which may arise during the prosecution
of the work until its acceptance by said City,and for all risks of every description connected with the work;
also for all expenses resulting from the suspension or discontinuance of work; except as in the said
Specifications are expressly stipulated to be borne by said City; and for completing the work in accordance
with the requirements of said Specifications and drawings, said City will pay and said Contractor shall
receive, in full compensation therefor, the amount of$ in accordance with the
above-mentioned Bidding Schedule.
ARTICLE III
The City hereby employs said Contractor to perform the work according to the terms of this Agreement for
the above-mentioned amount,and agrees in the said Specifications;and the said parties for themselves,their
heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, do hereby agree to the full performance of the
covenants herein contained.
ARTICLE IV
The Notice Inviting Bids,Instructions to Bidders,Proposal,Information,Required of Bidder,Specifications,
Drawings,and all addenda issued by the City with respect to the foregoing prior to the opening of bids,are
hereby incorporated in an made part of this Agreement.
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ARTICLE V
In entering into a City Contract for a subcontract to supply goods, services or materials pursuant to a City
Contract,the Contractor or subcontractor offers and agrees to assign to the City all rights,title,and interest
in and to all causes of action it may'have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act(15 U.S.C. Sec. 15) or under
the Cartwright Act(Chapter 2 commencing with Section 16700)of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and
Professions Code, arising from purchases of goods, services, or materials pursuant to the City Contract or
the subcontract. This assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the City tenders final
payment to the Contractor without further acknowledgment by the parties.
ARTICLE VI
The Contractor agrees to commence work pursuant to this Contract within ten calendar days from the
execution hereof,and to diligently prosecute the same to completion within the number of working days from
the date of commencement of work.
ARTICLE VII
The Contractor shall supply the City with a Certificate evidencing liability insurance policy or policies which
shall provide the coverage set forth under Division 6 of these Specifications.
ARTICLE VIII
Securities may be substituted by the Contractor for monies withheld as a retention by the City to insure the
performance of the work described herein. At the request and expense of the Contractor, securities
equivalent to the amount withheld shall be deposited with the City or with a State or Federally chartered bank
as the escrow agent, who shall pay such monies to the Contractor upon satisfactory completion of the
Contract. ,
Securities eligible for investment under this section shall include those listed in Section 16430 of the
Government Code or bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit. The Contractor shall be the beneficial
owner of any securities substituted for money withheld and shall receive any interest thereon.
ARTICLE IX
Should the City bring any legal or equitable action for the purpose of protecting or enforcing,its rights under
this Agreement,the City shall recover, in addition to all other relief,its reasonable attorney's fees and court
costs to be fixed by the Court.
ARTICLE X
The Contractor hereby agrees that he will not proceed with any Extra Work unless he has been authorized
in writing to do so by the Building Official prior to the commencement of said Extra Work.
ARTICLE XI
The parties do for themselves,their heirs,executors,administrators,successors,and assigns agree to the full
performance of all the provisions herein contained. The Contractor may not,either voluntarily or by action
of law,assign any obligation assumed by the Contractor hereunder without prior written consent of the City.
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ARTICLE XII
The Contractor shall indemnify and save harmless the City from all losses and all claims, demands,
payments, suits, actions, recoveries, and judgments of every nature and description brought or recovered
against them by reason of any act or omission of said Contractor and his agents or employees in the execution
of the work or in making or failing to make payments therefor, or in guarding the same.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have caused this Contract to be executed the day and year first
above written.
ATTEST: "CITY"
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
A Municipal Corporation
By
City Clerk Mayor
Approved as to form: Date:
"CONTRACTOR"
City Attorney
By
(Title)
Date:
Contractor's License No.
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HONORABLE N AYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
DATE: — - NAME OF PROJECT: City Hall Facility Fire Alarm System Installation
CONTRACTOR; ' +' b « L,
W.U.No..
SHEET 1 OF 2
BID No.. (3,18-AR_01
BIDDING SCHEDULE
ITEM ESTIMATED
NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNITS UNIT PRICE IN WORDS UNIT PRICE ITEM PRICE
Fire Alarm Control Panel 1 EA.. S`
1 DOLLARS& CENTS
Battery Cabinet 1 EA.
2 11 DOLLARS&`` C^ CENTS
Fire Alarm Annunciator l EA.
' DOLLARS&, CENTS
1 c
Signal Power Expander 2 EA.
DOLLARS& CENTS
Manual,Pull Station 7 E.A.
5 DOLLARS& CENTS
Area Smoke Detector Head 97 EA. -
6 Area Smoke Detector Base 97 E. DOLLARS& CENTS
7 Area Beat Detector Head 10 EA.
Area Heat Detector Base ID EA. DOLLARS CENTS
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HONORABLE MAY OR AND CITY COUNCIL
CO rT: / �7 NAME OF PROJECT. i y Hall FacilityFire Alarm System Ins
CONTRACTOR:
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W.O.No.. SHEET 2 OF 2
BID No C.TR_ntt_n4
BIDDING SCHEDULE
ITEM ESTIMIATED
NO, DESCR]YnON QUANTITY UNITS UNIT PRICE IN WORKS UNIT PRICE ITEM PRICE
Ceiling Beat Detector Head 29 EA ILx1
3 Ceiling Heat Detector Rase 29 EA:\C, DOLLARS& -( CENTS
B�.am Detector Transmitter 4 EA. e
Beam Detector Receiver DOLLARS& f CENTS J
Monitor Module I Q EA. l T
10 DOLLARS& CENTS
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Ceiling Strobe Z4 EA
11 DOLLARS& ` l —CENTS �`L
Wall Strobe 7 EA.
12 za"
DOLLARS& CENTS
Ceiling Hom Strobe 15 EA. _
13 DOLLARS&- --=t--CENTS
Weil}tom Strobe 5 EA.
t
11 1 1
DOLLARS& ( CENTS
Total $
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THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
STAFF REPORT
CRA ITEM( ) COUNCIL ITEM(X ) MEETING DATE: August 12, 2008 f
AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION TO DIRECT COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT SEWER USER
FEES ON SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TAX ROLL 2008-2009
FUNDING REQUIRED
NO FUNDING REQUIRED XX
The County requires a City resolution for specific direction to
collect delinquent sewer user fees on the upcoming 2008-2009
property tax roll .
City Council has adopted Ordinance No. 112, as amended by Ordinance
No. 144 (1993) , Ordinance 163 (1996) ,Ordinance 180 (1998) , and
Ordinance 209 (2004) , "Comprehensive Fee Schedule ' , establishing the
fees for taxes, permits, licenses, services, facilities and activities
provided by the City of Grand Terrace.
Ordinance No. 112, Exhibit "A" , Item 17 (c) , "Sewer User Charges, Lien
Status of Delinquent Charges; states that "Any sewer service charges
unpaid for a period of six (6) months shall cause a lien to be
recorded upon the real property served . . . Once the lien is placed on
the real property, the delinquent amount and all penalties shall be
added to the tax roll" .
The Finance Department is reporting 7 potential parcels in which sewer
user charges are delinquent more than six (6) months . Each user and
property owner, if different than the user, has been given ample
notice of the potential city actions . The final number of parcels
submitted may be increased if more delinquent users are found or
reduced if the delinquent user pays the amount due before Staff
submits the notice to apply special assessments to the tax roll to the
Auditor-Controller. The final list to direct collection of delinquent
sewer users is due in the Auditor-Controller' s office by August 11,
2008 . The resolution will be sent after it is approved on August 12 .
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO.,jF
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THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
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Delinquent Sewer Users
Tax Roll Collection
A six month delinquency represents three regular billing cycles; a
past-due intent to lien notice is sent with a copy of Municipal Code
section 13 . 08 after the sixth month.
In accordance with Government Code Sec .29304 the County' s processing
cost, $1 .20 per parcel, will be added to the total assessment .
Staff Recommends that Council :
1. Approve and adopt Written Report of Delinquent Sewer User
Accounts containing the description of each parcel
number and amount of delinquent fees for all sewer
accounts delinquent over six months .
2 . Direct staff to file such report with the
Auditor/Controller of San Bernardino County for the
purpose of collection of such delinquent fees, along
with the general property taxes for the 2008-2009
property tax roll .
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THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
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Delinquent Sewer Users
Tax Roll Collection
Delinquent Sewer Users at 8/05/08 :
Service
Address Amount APN#
22735 Kentfield $332.49 1178-161-23=0000
12420 Mt Vernon
#2B 243.00 1167-342-33-0000
22710 Cardinal 169.50 1178-111-37-0000
12710 Royal 142.19 1167-211-03-0000
22251 Carhart 113.19 0275-273-09-0000
12742 Dickens Ct 88.50 1167-211-73-0000
12420 Mt Vernon
#6D 80.94 1167-342-25-0000
Total $1,169.81
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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A REPORT OF
DELINQUENT SEWER USERS FEE AND DIRECTING THAT
SUCH DELINQUENT FEES BE COLLECTED ON THE TAX
ROLL AND BE IMPOSED AS A LIEN UPON PROPERTY
WITHIN THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 5471 of the California Health and Safety Code,
the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace did fix reasonable sewer user fees; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5473 of the California Health and Safety Code the
City Council has elected to have delinquent sewer user fees of more than six months, for
fiscal year 2007-2008 collected on the tax roll, in the same manner, by the same persons
and at the same time as together with.and not separately from, the general taxes, and has
caused'a written report ("Written Report") to be prepared and filed with the City Clerk
containing a description of each such parcel or real property and the amount of the
delinquent sewer user fee, for each such parcel for said fiscal years; and
WHEREAS, the City Council. has adopted Ordinance No. 180 relating to
establishment of a fee and service charge.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, does hereby
resolve as follows:
1. The Written Report filed with the City Clerk contains,a description of each parcel
of real property and the amount of the delinquent sewer user fees, for the fiscal year 2008-
2009 and the Written Report is therefore approved and adopted.
2. The delinquent sewer user fees, shall be forwarded for the San Bernardino
County Auditor Controller and shall be collected on the tax roll for fiscal year 2008-2009
in the same manner, by the same person, at the same time, together with and not
separately from, the general taxes.
3. The Finance Director shall file with the Auditor Controller a copy of the Written
Report, with a statement endorsed thereon over the signature of the City Clerk that it has
been fully adopted by the City Council, together with a certified copy of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12t' day of August, 2008.
Mayor of the City of Grand Terrace
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ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Grand
Terrace
I, BRENDA MESA, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, do hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2008- was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Grand Terrace held on the 12th day of August, 2008, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Brenda Mesa, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
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STAFF REPORT
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
CRA ITEM () COUNCIL ITEM (X) MEETING DATE: 8/12/08
SUBJECT: Reclassification of Intern to Management Analyst
FUNDING REQUIRED: YES () NO ( X)
The present position of Management Analyst will be vacated on July 31, 2008 by the
resignation of the current employee and Staff is requesting that our staff member who
currently holds the title of Intern in the Community Services Department be re-classified
to the Management Analyst position. The Intern meets the requirements of having a
college degree and the skills necessary to perform the duties of a Management Analyst.
The position of Management Analyst is one that is contained in our current wage and
salary resolution and therefore Staff is not requesting additional funding and the re-
classed employee will begin at the minimum level on August 1,2008.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
ti STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THE COMMUNITY SERVICE INTERN BE
RECLASSIFIED TO THE POSITION OF MANAGEMENT ANALYST WITH A
START DATE OF AUGUST 1, 2008
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. a--5
COMMITTEE REQUEST FOR
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: AUG. 12, 2008 DATE: AUG 5, 2008
PROBLEM(S):
1. The Emergency Operations Committee finds it necessary to elect a new Chairperson.
2. Robert Stewart is both willing and able to fill that position. However, he is presently
an Alternate member and not eligible to be Chairperson.
3. C. Glenn Nichols is willing to trade his Regular member position for Robert Stewart's
Alternate position to accommodate his nomination for Chairperson.
ALTERNATIVES:
Do Nothing
SOLUTION(S):
1. Switch positions of Robert Stewart and C. Glenn Nichols making Robert a Regular
Member and Glenn an Alternate Member.
PROPOSED ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY COUNCIL AND/OR STAFF:
The Committee is requesting that:
1. Positions of Robert Stewart and C. Glenn Nichols be switched enabling Robert to
be named Chairperson of the Emergency Operations Committee.
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO.1;%
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Community Services Department
Staff Report
MEETING DATE: August 12,2008
SUBJECT: SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT REQUESTED BY THE GRAND TERRACE AREA
r CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR A MONTHLY MARKET NIGHT AT 22325 BARTON ROAD
NO FUNDING REQUIRED
BACKGROUND:
Grand Terrace Municipal Code
8.50.020 Special Events Permit.
All special events occurring on property within the city, other than that property specified
in Section.8.50.010 of this chapter, shall be prohibited unless a properly issued special
events permit has first been obtained. As here-in-after mentioned in this chapter"special
events" means any assembly, congregation, attraction; display, entertainment,
demonstration, carnival, bazaar, circus,rodeo, or other traveling show, fair, festival, food
faire, cook-off, dance, concert or performance, or any other planned occurrence that may
attract a large number of people or which may otherwise become a hazard to the public
M peace, health, safety or general welfare.
All applications for street or special events permits must be on file with the city sixty days
before the scheduled event unless a waiver is granted by the city council.
The city shall either approve or deny the application within thirty days of the date the
completed application is filed.
Discussion
The Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce is requesting a special events permit for
their monthly Market Night, the third Monday of each month, in front of the Terrace
Retirement Home 22325 Barton Road.
The City is incurring no costs for this event.
Staff has met with the representatives from the Chamber to review their request and
advise them on the City's requirements for the permit.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends approval of the special events permit for the Grand Terrace Area
Chamber of Commerce monthly Market Night and waive any date requirements.
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO.
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE �
APPLICATIONIPERMIT FOR SPECIAL EVENTS
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1, Name of Organization C� l) r
Address -1 — ' ,9A,
ftium a Stre t) (City and Zip)
Phone- iti'•umber
2. Date of Activity: .L-1 �_.....— 5tardng Hour. �C�`3d��__ Ending Hour. �r p0'p-
I dame of Special Event (Include Map Showing Route of Event)
A Certificate.of Launance mutt be Ailed, if required, with the City Clerk before authorization to hold this event
showing coverage of$1,000,000.00 .Public Uability Insurance naming the City of Grand Terrace as additionally
insured.
Pennittee ages to indemn-Ify the City of Oxarzd Terrace, its officers, agents and employees against and hold
them harmless of and from all claims and,liabilities of any kind arising out of, in connection with or resultiri ,
from negligence on part of Permittee, its of6ws, agents, contractors, and employees in connection with work
undertaken under this permit, and defend the City and its officers, commissions, and age-tits and employees
from any suits or actions at law ar in equity for damages, and pay all court costs and counsel fees.
Will this event require any of the following?
Closing of Roads Rerouting of Traffic Traffic Control Devices
Patzoln� `1 _ Barricades
rgnature on Behalf of Organl tin -
Add es�
City'Statelzip
Area Code/Phone Number.
Approval by the City of Grand Terrace
Resource cost for this event
c-,r: City yianager/City Council/Director. of-Community Services;Sheriffs Department
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Community Services Department
Staff Report
MEETING DATE: August 12,2008
CRA ITEM ( ) COUNCIL ITEM (X)
r' SUBJECT: REQUEST TO PURCHASE THREE OPTICOM M792H HIGH
PRIORITY EMITTERS USING CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCEMENT
EQUIPMENT PROGRAM (CLEEP) FUNDING
FUNDING REQUIRED (X)
BACKGROUND
The City of Grand Terrace was awarded funds from the County of San Bernardino to be
used toward Fire Station improvements. As part of the improvement package, was the
installation of an Opticom system to change lights from red to green using emitters for all
fire vehicles.
The Opticom system has been installed on all traffic signals in the city limits with the
exception of the CALTRANS signal at Barton and LaCrosse. The emitters will be
installed on all fire vehicles within the next two weeks
Staff is recommending using CLEEP funds to install the emitters for the three Sheriff
vehicles at a cost of$2850 per vehicle including installation.
There is currently$22,140 in the CLEEP Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approving the purchase of three Opticom M792H High Priority
Emitters at$2850 per installation using funding from CLEEP.
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. gJ
Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING FISCALLY IRRESPONSIBLE
STATE BUDGET DECISIONS THAT WOULD `BORROW"
LOCAL GOVERNMENT, REDEVELOPMENT AND
TRANSPORTATION FUNDS
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2008 the State Legislature missed its Constitutional
budget deadline; and
WHEREAS, both the Governor and the Legislative Budget Conference
Committee have recommended balanced budgets without resorting to "loans" or seizures
of local government property tax, redevelopment tax increment and transportation sales
tax funds; and
WHEREAS, in 1952 the voters of California approved n 1952 the voters
approved Article XVI, Section 16 of the California Constitution, providing for tax
increment financing for community revitalization—not balancing the state budget, and
the voters never authorized the legislature to take or"borrow"community redevelopment
funds for state programs; and
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WHEREAS, in 2004 by an 84%margin of approval the voters of California
approved Proposition 1A and sent a loud and unambiguous message to state leaders that
they should stop the destructive and irresponsible practice of taking local government
funds to finance the state budget and paper over the state-deficit; and
WHEREAS, in 2006 by a 77%margin of approval the voters of California also
approved Proposition IA, providing similar protections to transportation funding for state
and local transportation projects, including important street maintenance and public
transit programs; and
WHEREAS, both ballot measures allow the Governor to declare a"severe state of
fiscal hardship" and "borrow"these funds if they are repaid in three years with interest,
but the Governor believes it would be irresponsible to "borrow" such funds because it
would deepen the state's structural deficit and cripple local government and
transportation services; and
WHEREAS, refusal by the Legislature to carryout its constitutional obligation to
compromise on a balanced budget is not a"severe state of fiscal hardship" and would not
justify reductions in critical local services, community revitalization programs and
infrastructure maintenance at a time when cities are struggling to balance their own
budgets during this economic down turn; and
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. CKdl
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WHEREAS, city investments in infrastructure, affordable housing and basic
public safety and other community services will create needed jobs and speed our
economic recovery; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature should balance the state budget with state revenues
and respect the overwhelming support of voters for not using local property taxes,
redevelopment tax increment and transportation sales tax funds to fund the day-to-day
operating cost of state.programs; and
WHEREAS, it would be the height of fiscal irresponsibility to paper over the state
structural deficit with more borrowing, and Californians deserve state leaders who will
tell them honestly what needs to be done to produce a balanced budget; and
WHEREAS, it is time for the state of California to cut up its local government
credit cards and deal with the budget deficit in a straightforward way. Balance the state
budget with state funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Grand Terrace hereby
opposes any and all efforts by state government to "borrow" or seize local tax funds,
redevelopment tax increment and transportation sales tax funds by the state government
to finance state operations. Such a move would be fiscally irresponsible for the state and
hamper effective local services and infrastructure investments.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Mayor/City Manager is hereby directed to send
this resolution and communicate this Council's strong and unswerving opposition on this
matter to our Legislators and the Governor along with an expression of our continued
appreciation for the Governor's and any.supportive legislators' steadfast opposition to
further borrowing or seizure of these funds.
APPROVED this 12th day of August 2008.
Mayor of the City of Grand Terrace
Attest:
City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace