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CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS January.22,2008
GRAND TERRACE CIVIC CENTER 6:00 PM
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.
* Call to Order-
* Invocation-Pastor Salim Elias, Azure Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church
* Pledge of Allegiance -
* Roll Call -
STAFF COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEMS RECOMMENDATION ACTION
CONVENE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 6 PM
1. Approval of01-08-2008 Minutes Approve
ADJOURN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1. Items to Delete
2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Home of Distinction
B. 30`h Anniversary Presentation
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
without discussion. Any Council Member,Staff Member,or Citizen
may request removal of an item from the Consent Calendar for
discussion.
A. Approve Check Register Dated January 22,2008 Approve
B. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
C. Approval of 01-08-2008 Minutes Approve
COUNCIL AGENDA
01-22-2008 PAGE 2 OF 2
AGENDA ITEMS STAFF COUNCIL
RECOMMENDATIONS ACTION;
D. Resolution -2008 Regional Transportation Improvement Approve
Program
E. Reject Liability Claim GTLC-07-03 (Villanueva) Reject
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the opportunity for members of the public to comment
on any items not appearing on the regular agenda. Because of I
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
j clarification. The Mayor may also request a brief response
from staff to questions raised during public comment or may
request a matter be agendized for a future meeting.
5. REPORTS
A. Committee Reports
1. Historical&Cultural Activities Committee
a. Minutes of December 3,2007 Accept
B. Council Reports
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. An Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace, County of San Approve
Bernardino,State of California,Repealing and Reenacting the
Grand Terrace Municipal Code Title 15,Chapter 15.08 in its
Entirety,Pertaining to the Uniform Fire Code,and Adopting
the 2007 California Fire Code with Amendments
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consider Approval of Contract with Probolsky Research for Approve
a Community Satisfaction Survey
9. CLOSED SESSION-None
ADJOURN
THE NEXT CRA/CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD
ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12,2008 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 -JANUARY 8,2008
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 January 8, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Lee Ann Garcia, Vice-Chairman
Bea Cortes, Agency Member
Jim Miller, Agency Member
Dan Buchanan, Agency Member
Tom Schwab, City Manager
Brenda Mesa, City Clerk
Steve Berry, Assistant City Manager
Larry Ronnow, Finance Director
Richard Shields, Building& Safety Director
Lt. Hector Guerra, Sheriff s Department
ABSENT: Maryetta Ferrd, Chairman
Gary Koontz, Community Development Director
' John Harper, City Attorney
CONVENE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 6:00 P.M.
APPROVAL OF 12-11-2007 MINUTES
CRA-2008-01 MOTION BY AGENCY MEMBER CORTES,SECOND BY AGENCY MEMBER
MILLER GARCIA,CARRIED 4-0-1-0(CHAIRMAN FERRE WAS ABSENT),to
approve the December 11, 2007 Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes.
Chairman Ferrel 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,January 22, 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 NO: I
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Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
60831 1/7/2008 010848 MOTA RAMIREZ, MAGALI 01082008 Birthday Bonus
10-440-110-000-000 5000
Total : 50.00
60832 1/7/2008 010757 QUIROZ, JULIE 01102008 Birthday Bonus
10-440-110-000-000 50.00
Total : 50.00
60833 1/7/2008 010847 PETERSON, GLENWOOD L. 01292008 Birthday Bonus
17-910-110-000-000 50.00
Total : 50.00
60834 1/7/2008 005702 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PRend1130200i Contributions for PRend 11-30-07
10-022-62-00 20,515.22
Total : 20,515.22
60835 1/8/2008 005702 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PRend12-14-07 Contributions for PRend 12-14-07
10-022=62-00 20,809.29
Total : 20,809.29
60836 1/9/2008 010258 GMAC PAYMENT PROCESSING CENTER024910315936-, TAHOE LEASE
10-120-273-000-000 554.07
Total : 554.07
60837 1/9/2008 001907 COSTCO#478 1971 C. CARE SUPPLIES
10-440-228-000-000 14087
10-440-220-000-000 46.95
Total : 187.82
60838 1/10/2008 006720 SO CA.EDISON COMPANY 01222008 December Utility Payment
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
60838 1/10/2008 006720 SO CA.EDISON COMPANY (Continued)
15-500-601-000-000 24 06
34-400-238-000-000 81.99
16-510-238-000-000 488.69
10-450-238-000-000 1,007.94
10-440-238-000-000 532.35
10-172-238-000-000 37.27
10-190-238-000-000 2,111 96
10-175-238-000-000 29.82
Total : 4,314.08
60839 1/10/2008 010546 MPOWER COMMUNICATIONS 387767-JAN January Phone Service
10-805-235-000-000 32 02
10-450-235-000-000 60.91
10-440-235-000-000 27945
387798-JAN January Phone Service
10-380-235-000-000 20000
10-808-235-000-000 64.75
10-190-235-000-000 1,05039
Total : 1,687.52
60840 1/10/2008 010367 LOMA LINDA UNIV HEALTHCARE EG07778018-DE EMPLOYEE PHYSICAL& INJURY EXAMS/APPTS
10-190-224-000-000 595.00
Total : 595.00
60841 1/10/2008 007579 VARELA, CATALINA 01072008 Misc Shelving-Child Care center
10-440-219-000-000 212.22
Total : 212.22
60842 1/14/2008 010164 GREAT-WEST DECEMBER December Deferred Comp Payments
10-022-63-00 5,321.79
10-022-64-00 3,335.22
Total : 8,657.01
60843 1/15/2008 010626 MONTES, MARIA 01162008 2008 Animal Shot Clinic Petty Cash
10-190-256-000-000 400.00
Total : 400.00
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Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
60844 1/15/2008 010626 MONTES, MARIA 01152008 Pocket Park Tile Event Petty Cash
13-445-707-000-000 200.00
Total : 200.00
60846 1/15/2008 010731 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY Jan 513170 000' JAN. EMPLOYEE DENTAL INSURANCE
10-022-61-00 935.56
Total : 935.56
60847 1/15/2008 010737 WESTERN DENTAL SERVICES INC. Jan 2008 JAN EMPLOYEE DENTAL INSURANCE
10-022-61-00 6690
Total : 66.90
60848 1/15/2008 010764 SAFEGUARD DENTAL &VISION Jan. 2008 JAN. DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE
10-022-61-00 464.04
Total : 464.04
60849 1/15/2008 004587 MANAGED HEALTH NETWORK RI 52593 JANUARY MHN INSURANCE
10-120-142-000-000 17.76
10-125-142-000-000 11.84
10-140-142-000-000 17.76
10-172-142-000-000 2.74
10-175-142-000-000 1.80
10-180-142-000-000 3068
10-370-142-000-000 1438
10-380-142-000-000 6.29
10-440-142-000-000 147.81
10-450-142-000-000 9.02
21-572-142-000-000 5.97
32-370-142-000-000 2.39
34-400-142-000-000 8.58
34-800-142-000-000 8.16
10-185-142-000-000 582
Total : 291.00
60850 1/15/2008 006772 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY Jan. 2008 JAN EMPLOYEE LIFE AND DISABILITY
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
60850 1/15/2008 006772 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY (Continued)
10-120-142-000-000 2085
10-125-142-000-000 13.90
10-140-142-000-000 20.85
10-172-142-000-000 3.13
10-175-142-000-000 2.09
10-180-142-000-000 33.56
10-370-142-000-000 14 55
10-380-142-000-000 695
10-440-142-000-000 68.25
10-450-142-000=000 1043
21-572-142-000-000 6.33
32-370-142-000-000 253
34-400-142-000-000 9.95
34-800-142-000-000 973
10-185-142-000-000 6.95
10-022-63-00 1,22700
Total : 1,457.05
60851 1/22/2008 010459 ANIMAL EMERGENCY CLINIC 320776 Animal Emergency Services
10-190-256-000-000 5500
320929 Animal Emergency Service
10-190-256-000-000 75.00
321647 Animal Emergency Services
10-190-256-000-000 7500
Total : 205.00
60852 1/22/2008 001391 BERRY, STEVE 1932186 Blue Mtn Outlook Graphic Design
10-180-210-000-000 10956
Total : 109.56
60853 1/22/2008 001488 BUCHANAN, DAN JANUARY January Council Stipend/Auto Allow.
32-200-120-000-000 15000
10-110-120-000-000 25000
10-110-273-000-000 20000
Total : 600.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
60854 1/22/2008 001494 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS ARIN130547 Ink cartridge for Risograph machine
10-190-210-000-000 337.33
ARIN130669 Resograph Ink Replacement
10-190-212-000-000 84.64
Total : 421.97
60855 1/22/2008 001694 CA HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, COMN 360908486 Child Care Licensing Fees
10-440-228-000-000 2,300.00
Total : 2,300.00
60856 1/22/2008 001711 CA. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION 179720 November 1-215 Frwy Ramp Maint.
16-510-238-000-000 36.80
Total : 36.80
60857 1/22/2008 001498 CALBO 5784 TRAINING-WK OF 11/5/07
10-172-268-000-000 533.33
10-175-268-000-000 66.67
Total : 600.00
60858 1/22/2008 010830 CASTRO, JESSE 838-5671 Park Shelter resrvation refund
10-450-01 50.00
Total : 50.00
60859 1/22/20081_ 010218 CHEVRON &TEXACO CARD SERVICES 7898191957801 Maint./Code Enf. Vehicle Fuel
10-180-272-000-000 414.47
34-800-272-000-000 56.25
Total : 470.72
60860 1/22/2008 001810 CITY NEWSPAPER GROUP 2114 LEGAL ADVERTISING
10-125-230-000-000 207.20
2792 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES-
10-370-230-000-000 123.03
2805 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES-
10-370-230-000-000 207.20
2823 LEGAL ADVERTISING
10-125-230-000-000 64.75
Total : 602.18
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Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
60861 1/22/2008 010147 CORTES, BEA JANUARY January Council Stipend/Auto Allow.
32-200-120-000-000 150.00
10-110-120-000-000 250.00
10-110-273-000-000 20000
Total : 600.00
60862 1/22/2008 010506 COURTSHIP STORIES 72 Mosaic Story
10-180-255-000-000 150.00
Total : 150.00
60863 1/22/2008 010711 DANKA FINANCIAL SERVICES 66661916 MO. TOSHIBA E-STUDIO COPIER LEASE
10-172-246-000-000 139.29
10-175-246-000-000 6965
34-400-246-000-000 139.29
Total : 348.23
60864 1/22/2008 001937 DANKA OFFICE IMAGING COMPANY 705825554 3rd Quarter Base Charges
10-172-246-000-000 30.00
10-175-246-000-000 15.00
34-400-246-000-000 30.00
Total : 75.00
60865 1/22/2008 001950 DATA QUICK B1-1171565 December Subscription Svc
21-572-246-000-000 43.17
34-800-220-000-000 4317
10-380-250-000-000 4316
Total : 129.50
60866 1/22/2008 001942 DATA TICKET INC. 22371 November Subscription Svcs
10-140-255-000-000 100.00
Total : 100.00
60867 1/22/2008 003210 DEPT 32-2500233683 0093362011879 MAINT SUPPLIES
10-180-218-000-000 47.80
0107611022173 MAINT SUPPLIES
10-180-218-000-000 77.61
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
60867 1/22/2008 003210 DEPT 32-2500233683 (Continued)
0107941022189 MAINT SUPPLIES
10-180-218-000-000 64.08
10-440-245-000-000 79.91
Total : 269.40
60868 1/22/2008 002082 DISCOUNT SCHOOL SUPPLIES D08364970001 PRESCHOOL SUPPLIES
10-440-228-000-000 1,41192
P18720070001 PRESCHOOL SUPPLIES
10-440-228-000-000 41.77
Total : 1,453.69
60869 1/22/2008 002187 DUNN-EDWARDS CORP. 2018008835 PAINT& SUPPLIES
10-180-245-000-000 28.84
Total : 28.84
60870 1/22/2008 010537 EXECUTIVE SERVICES 2880 CITY HALL CLEANING SERVICES-
10-180-255-000-000 1,125.00
2380A DEC. -JUNE BLDG CLEANING
34-400-246-000-000 5775
10-172-246-000-000 57.75
10-175-246-000-000 59.50
Total : 1,300.00
60871 1/22/2008 002450 FERRE', MARYETTA JANUARY January Council Stipend
32-200-120-000-000 150.00
10-110-120-000-000 25000
Total : 400.00
60872 1/22/2008 002727 FREEMAN COMPANY, J R 376477-0 OFFICE SUPPLIES
10-125-210-000-000 218.40
Total : 218.40
60873 1/22/2008 002740 FRUIT GROWERS SUPPLY 32090765 MAINT SUPPLIES
10-450-245-000-000 280.28
441213R3 MAINT SUPPLIES
10-450-245-000-000 17.01
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
60873 1/22/2008 002740 FRUIT GROWERS SUPPLY (Continued) Total : 297.29
60874 1/22/2008 002901 G.T. AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 4821-Lunch December Chamber Luncheon
10-110-270-000-000 800
10-120-270-000-000 800
10-180-270-000-000 8.00
4886-AD CITY MO. CONTRIB FOR JOINT NEWSLTR
10-125-213-000-000 87000
Total : 894.00
60875 1/22/2008 002795 GARCIA, LEE ANN JANUARY January Council Stipend
32-200-120-000-000 15000
10-110-120-000-000 131.26
Total : 281.26
60876 1/22/2008 010181 GOPHER PATROL 148559 GOPHER CONTROL FOR PARKS
10-450-245-000-000 465.00
Total : 465.00
60877 1/22/2008 003152 HARPER & BURNS LLPN 01082007 December Legal Consultation Svcs
10-160-250-000-000 5,639.25
Total : 5,639.25
60878 1/22/2008 010632 HIGH TECH SECURITY SYSTEMS 79952 SEC. CAMERA MAINTENANCE
10-180-246-000-000 23.08
10-450-246-000-000 36.92
Total : 60.00
60879 1/22/2008 003216 HOUSTON & HARRIS PCS, INC. 08-14314 SEWER MAINT/HYDROWASHING-
21-573-602-000-000 45000
08-14325 SEWER MAINT/HYDROWASHING-
21-573-602-000-000 90000
- Total : 1,350.00
60880 1/22/2008 003224 HYDRO-SCAPE PRODUCTS INC. 05313613-00 MAINT SUPPLIES
10-180-245-000-000 113.60
Total : 113.60
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
60881 1/22/2008 006880 IDENTIX IDENTIFICATION SRVS 01032008 Fingerprint Fees-A. Dorame
10-440-228-000-000 92.00
01032008A Fingerprint fees-M Tejeda
10-440-228-000-000 9200
01102008 Fingerprint Fee- R. Reed
10-440-228-000-000 92.00
Total : 276.00
60882 1/22/2008 010801 INFOTOX, INC. 72451 ASBESTOS SURVEY
19-700-718-000-000 1,21000
Total : 1,210.00
60883 1/22/2008 003540 INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE 9471 2008 Membership Dues
10-125-265-000-000 140.00
Total : 140.00
60884 1/22/2008 003800 JAGUAR COMPUTER SYSTEMS INC 45085 INTERNET WEBSITE HOSTING
10-180-255-000-000 75.00
Total : 75.00
60885 1/22/2008 003850 JANI-KING LAX01080048 C CARE DAILY CLEANING (INCL CARPETS)-
10-440-244-000-000 81500
Total : 815.00
60886 1/22/2008 010520 K&A ENGINEERING 190.250 BASE MAP-G.T. RETAIL CENTER
32-600-212-000-000 23,086 00
7149 BASE MAP-G T RETAIL CENTER
32-600-212-000-000 54142
Total : 23,627.42
60887 1/22/2008 010773 KELLAR SWEEPING INC. 3499 STREET SWEEPING OCT '07 -JUNE '08
16-900-254-000-000 4,200.00 -
Total : 4,200.00
60888 1/22/2008 003890 KELLY PAPER 1273744 Paper Supply Purchase-Public Works
10-172-210-000-000 15.72
Total : 15.72
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
60889 1/22/2008 004320 LAWNMOWER CENTER 7705 Misc Tools for Parks
r
10-450-246-000-000 32.30
Total : 32.30
60890 1/22/2008 004352 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 69513 2008 Membership Dues
10-190-265-000-000 5,507.00
Total : 5,507.00
60891 1/22/2008 010446 MILLER, JIM JANUARY January Council Stipend/Auto Allow
32-200-120-000-000 150.00
10-110-120-000-000 250.00
10-110-273-000-000 20000
Total : 600.00
60892 1/22/2008 004670 MIRACLE MILE CAR WASH 315552 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
10-180-272-000-000 1000
10-440-272-000-000 74.00
Total : 84.00
60893 1/22/2008 004788 MUNIMETRIX INC. 0801007 City Clerk Index Software Support
10-125-240-000-000 499.00
Total: 499.00
60894 1/22/2008 010849 NIERHOFF, THERESE 2330240 Temporary Banner Deposit refund
23-302-40-00 50.00
Total : 50.00
60895 1/22/2008 005586 PETTY CASH 01142008 Petty Cash-Child Care
10-440-221-000-000 20.36
10-440-223-000-000 61.58
10-440-228-000-000 142.83
Total : 224.77
60896 1/22/2008 010208 RATELLE, DAZE &ASSOCIATES 01012008 CONSULTING SERVICES
21-573-255-000-000 1,44000
Total : 1,440.00
60897 1/22/2008 010171 REPUBLIC ELECTRIC 1207112 MO. SIGNAL MAINT& REPAIRS
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
60897 1/22/2008 010171 REPUBLIC ELECTRIC (Continued)
16-510-255-000-000 37640
Total : 376.40
60898 1/22/2008 010723 RICHARD POPE &ASSOCIATES 3703 POCKET PARK CONSTRUCTION FIELD SERVICE:
13-445=707-000-000 1,034.34
3705 POCKET PARK CONSTRUCTION FIELD SERVICE:
13-445-707-000-000 842.50
Total : 1,876.84
60899 1/22/2008 006341 ROSENOW SPEVACEK GROUP INC. 01092008 FY 07-08 TAX INCREMENT, PASS THROUGH,
34-400-251-000-000 940.00
Total : 940.00
60900 1/22/2008 006531 S B COUNTY SHERIFF 7945 LAW ENF. SERVICES
10-410-255-000-000 3,778.51
10-410-256-000-000 118,749.10
14-411-256-000-000 21,690.39
7945A LAW ENF. SERVICES
14-411-256-000-000 17,607.00
Total : 161,825.00
60901 1/22/2008 006504 S.B FIRE DEPT./HAZ.MATERIAL GT308CC HAZARDOUS WASTE SERVICES
10-190-258-000-000 2,971.00
Total : 2,971.00
60902 1/22/2008 006506 S.B FIRE HAZARD ABATEMENT 1167-161-04-001 Weed Abatement-21974 DeBerry
1 OA 90-257-000-000 184.00
Total : 184.00
60903 1/22/2008 010664 SHELL FLEET MANAGEMENT 8000209687801 Maint Vehicle Fuel Charges
10-180-272-000-000 67337
Total : 673.37
60904 1/22/2008 007005 SO CAL LOCKSMITH 111657 Misc. Park Key Replenishment
10-450-245-000-000 11069
114151 Kwikset service-maintenance dept
10-180-246-000-000 647
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
60904 1/22/2008 007005 SO CAL LOCKSMITH (Continued) Total : 117.16
60905 1/22/2008 006720 SO CA.EDISON COMPANY 01082008 December Utility Payment
16-510-238-000-000 5,072.50
26-600-238-000-000 49.80
26-601-238-000-000 41.50
26-602-238-000-000 5810
Total : 5,221.90
60906 1/22/2008 006730 SO CA.GAS COMPANY 01082008 December Utility Charges
10-190-238-000-000 65498
10-440-238-000-000 202.30
10-180-272-000-000 28.32
10-440-272-000-000 944
34-800-272-000-000 9.44
Total : 904.48
60907 1/22/2008 006685 SOFTERWARE INC 12172007 2008 Software renewal
10-440-228-000-000 360.00
Total : 360.00
60908 1/22/2008 006778 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN_ 3132702290 Misc Office/Copy Supplies
10-190-212-000-000 79.82
10-140-210-000-000 11974
5659721500679 Misc Office Supplies-Public Works
10-172-210-000-000 84.75
9177515559 Marker Boards-EOC
10-808-210-000-000 452.53
9178772776 OFFICE SUPPLIES
10-180-210-000-000 10445
9178883897 Wrong items ordered-exchanged
10-140-210-000-000 000
9178883897A Misc Office Supplies-Finance Dept
10-140-210-000-000 148.56
9179177620 Misc Office Supplies-Finance Dept
10-140-210-000-000 148.19
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vchlist Voucher List Page: 13
01/15/2008 5:06:38PM CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
60908 1/22/2008 006778 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN (Continued)
9179262608 Misc. Office Supplies-Planning Dept
10-370-210-000-000 87.29
9179374661 Misc. Office Supplies-Comm Svcs
10-180-210-000-000 324.75
Total : 1,550.08
60909 1/22/2008 006898 SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF L.A. 712260506 C. CARE FOOD & SUPPLIES
10-440-220-000-000 628.21
801090357 C CARE FOOD & SUPPLIES
10-440-220-000-000 11654
801090358 C. CARE FOOD & SUPPLIES
10-440-220-000-000 58909
Total : 1,333.84
60910 1/22/2008 010680 THOMSON-WEST/BARCLAYS 01082008 California Code Regulations
10-440-228-000-000 113.50
Total : 113.50
60911 1/22/2008 007034 TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING 754 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/CIRC ELEMENT
10-370-255-000-000 780.00
Total : 780.00
60912 1/22/2008 007220 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT 1220070273 DIG ALERT MONTHLY SERVICES
16-900-220-000-000 3840
Total : 38.40
60913 1/22/2008 001038 VERIZON WIRELESS-LA 0616125976 Cell service-Public Wks 11/23-12/22
34-400-235-000-000 11477
Total : 114.77
60914 1/22/2008 007880 WEST GROUP 815079258 CALIF. CODE UPDATES
10-125-250-000-000 218.20
Total : 218.20
60915 1/22/2008 007854 WESTERN EXTERMINATORS CO 352316 MONTHLY PEST CONTROL
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vchlist Voucher List Page: 14
01/15/2008 5:06:38PM CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
Bank code: bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
60915 1/22/2008 007854 WESTERN EXTERMINATORS CO (Continued)
10-805-245-000-000 33.00
10-180-246-000-000 125.00
Total : 158.00
60916 1/22/2008 007920 WILLDAN 062-9548 07/08 PLAN CHECK& ENGINEERING SERVICES
10-172-250-000-000 3,96856
062-9549 07/08 PLAN CHECK& ENGINEERING SERVICES
10-175-255-000-000 3,885.00
062-9581 07108 PLAN CHECK& ENGINEERING SERVICES
10-172-250=000-000 2,39750
062-9582 07/08 PLAN CHECK& ENGINEERING SERVICES
10-175-255-000-000 1,837.50
Total : 12,088.56
60917 1/22/2008 007938 WIRZ&COMPANY 52224 City Printed Envelopes
10-180-210-000-000 242.44
Total : 242.44
60918 1/22/2008 010519 XEROX CAPITAL SERVICES, LLC 029992443 LEASE COPYCENTRE 265
10-190-212-000-000 381 86
030134106 COPYCENTRE 55 MONTHLY LEASE PAYMENT
10-190-700-000-000 355.95
Total : 737.81
60919 1/22/2008 007984 YOSEMITE WATERS 18327-DEC BOTTLED WATER & COFFEE SUPPLIES
10-190-238-000-000 251.44
10-440-238-000-000 10870
10-805-238-000-000 2730
34-400-238-000-000 9.45
18327-NOV BOTTLED WATER & COFFEE SUPPLIES
10-190-238-00d-000 96.95
10-440-238-000-000 57.85
10-805-238-000-000 13.65
Total : 565.34
1/15/2008 007400 U. S. BANK TRUST N.A. JANUARY January Bond Payment"COP 1997"
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vchlist Voucher List Page: 15
01/15/2008 5:06:38PM CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
Bank code : bofa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
1/15/2008 007400 U. S. BANK TRUST N.A. (Continued)
33-300-206-000-000 22,242.49
33-300-206-000-000 37,753.53
Total : 59,996.02
89 Vouchers for bank code: bofa Bank total : 373,249.79
89 Vouchers in this report 24
Total vouchers : 373 9.79
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
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING -JANUARY 8,2008
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace was called to order in the Council
Chambers,Grand Terrace Civic Center,22795 Barton Road,Grand Terrace,California,on January
8, 2008, at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern
Bea Cortes, Councilmember
Jim Miller, Councilmember
Dan Buchanan, Councilmember
Tom Schwab, City Manager
Brenda Mesa, City Clerk
Steve Berry, Assistant City Manager
Larry Ronnow, Finance Director
Richard Shields, Building& Safety Director
Lt. Hector Guerra, Sheriff's Department
ABSENT: Maryetta Ferre, Mayor
Gary Koontz, Community Development Director
�i John Harper, City Attorney
The City Council meeting was opened with Invocation by Elder Nick Saccone, Calvary the Brook
Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilwoman Bea Cortes.
CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:00 P.M.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Thom Wellman- Introduce Barry Fox, Battalion-Not in attendance
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-2008-01 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR FERRE WAS
ABSENT),to approve the following Consent Calendar Items:
3A. Approve Check Register Dated January 8, 2008
3B. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
3C. Approval of 12-11-2007 Minutes
PUBLIC COMMENT -None
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. �C
Council Minutes
January 8,2008
Page 2
REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports -None
5B. Council Reports
Councilmember Cortes, reported that every five years the economic census provides a.
comprehensive portrait of American Business from the National to the Local levels. The
Economic Census is a primary source of detailed facts about the nations economy and
provide essential data for government, businesses, and the public. The 2007 Economic
Census forms were sent to numerous businesses throughout the United States. She
encouraged all businesses who received the form to please complete the form and participate.
She requested that this information be posted on the website and in the newsletter. She
requested that the meeting be adj ourned in memory of Assistant City Manager,Steve Berry's
mother who passed away on December 22,2007. She expressed her sympathy to Steve and
his family.
Councilmember Miller, reported that he has been approached about some illegal dumping
that has been going on off of Pico Street. He shared some photos with the Council. He
indicated that it is in an area of the freeway and where the road ends. He requested that staff
look into this and try and come up with a way to prevent this from happening. He feels that
Grand Terrace is starting to get hit more with graffiti. He reported on the areas throughout
town that have been hit. He feels that we need to come up with some type of solution to this
problem and would like staff to look into it.
Councilmember Cortes,stated that she too,was contacted about the dumping of the trash and
she has met with staff with regards to that issue and that they are working on it.
Councilmember Buchanan, indicated that he is looking forward to a very interesting and-
prosperous 2008 for the City of Grand Terrace.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia,wished everyone a happy new year and is looking forward to a new
year. She questioned if there was any news on the honey hill sign.
Assistant Ci , Manager Berry, responded that he spoke to the detective today and they are
still investigating it. They are looking at replacing them quickly.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia,she asked that Assistant City Manager Berry introduce two new staff
members.
Assistant City Manager Berry, introduced Jeanne Ruvolo, Code Enforcement Officer and.
Jaime Gochenour, Management Analyst.
Council Minutes
January 8,2008
Page 3
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, welcomed the staff members. She reported that a new C.E.R.T.
training will be starting up and asked Assistant City Manager Berry to give information on
the upcoming training.
Assistant CitesManager Berry,responded that the training will be free of charge but you must
be a Grand Terrace resident 18 years of age or older. There will be two classes January 19
and January 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room. Anyone interested
should contact Community Services.
Mayor Pro Tern Garcia,indicated that Sandbags are available at the fire station. She reported
that Mark Pisano, Executive Director of SCAG, will retire after 31 years and that Hasan
Ikhrata is his replacement. They are in the final stages of the Public Hearing process for the
Regional Transportation Plan. She reported that on January 22,2008 SCAG will be holding
a hearing in Riverside to discuss long range planning efforts. SANBAG will be having a
meeting for a multi-county action plan. She stated that there are a lot of exciting things
planned for the 30th Anniversary. She reported that the Mayor will be giving the state of the
City address at the Chamber Luncheon on January 15.
Assistant City Manager Berry, gave a list of upcoming events.
PUBLIC HEARING
6A. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace,California,Repealing
Title 15,of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code,Chapter 15.08 Uniform Fire Code in
its Entirety and Adopting the 2007 California Fire Code with Amendments
CC-2008-02 MOTION BY COUNCIIMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR FERRE WAS
ABSENT),to continue the Public Hearing of an Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Grand Terrace, California, Repealing Title 15, of the Grand Terrace
Municipal Code, Chapter 15.08 Uniform Fire Code in its Entirety and Adopting the
2007 California Fire Code with Amendments to January 22, 2008.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7A. Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace,
California Rescinding the Traffic Circulation Fee Schedule(4.104)and Replacing it
with a New Fee Structure
CC-2008-03 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MILLER, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR FERRE WAS ABSENT), to approve the
Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace,
Council Minutes
January 8,2008
Page 4
California Rescinding the Traffic Circulation Fee Schedule(4.104)and Replacing it
with a New Fee Structure
NEW BUSINESS
8A. Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007 "
CC-2008-04 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
BUCHANAN, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 ( MAYOR FERRE WAS ABSENT), to accept
the Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007.
8B. Update on Code Enforcement Activities and the One Year Anniversary of the
Rental/Non Owner Occupied Inspection Program
Assistant City Manager Berry, gave some background on Code Enforcement in Grand
Terrace. He introduced Barrie Owens, Senior Code Enforcement Officer.
Barrie Owens,Senior Code Enforcement Officer,gave an update on the program and showed
examples of before and after cases.
Assistant City ManagerBerry, gave background on the Rental/Non Owner Occupied
Inspection Program. He introduced Jeanne Ruvolo, Code Enforcement Officer.
Jeanne Ruvolo,Code Enforcement Officer,gave the statistics on the program since it began
and showed examples of before and after cases.
CLOSED SESSION
9A. Real Estate Negotiations - 11695 Canal
Mayor Pro Tern Garcia announced that the Council met in Closed Session to discuss Real
Estate Negotiations - 11695 Canal and that there was no reportable action taken.
Mayor Pro Tem.Garcia adjourned the meeting in Memory of Mrs.Catherine Berry at 7:08 p.m.,until
the next CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Tuesday,January 22,2008 at
6:00 p.m.
CITY CLERK of the City of Grand Terrace
MAYOR of the City of Grand Terrace
STAFF REPORT
CRA () COUNCIL ITEM (I) MEETING DATE: January 22, 2008
SUBJECT: 2008 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
BACKGROUND:
Annually,the Southern California Association of Governments requests all local jurisdictions submit proposed
future projects through SANBAG for listing on the Regional Transportation Improvement Program.(RTIP).The
RTIP is the five-year capital improvement program of major transportation projects and is mandated by federal
law.The RTIP should include all projects that are federally funded,or would affect a federally funded facility
such as a freeway,or is a project of regional significance. The period covered by this new RTIP is fiscal year
2008/2009 through 2013/2014.
As part of the RTIP development process, SANBAG requests that local jurisdiction approve a resolution
certifying that the agency has the resources to fund the projects submitted for inclusion, and affirm its
commitment to implement all of the projects submitted in the program.
Currently the City has four proposed projects; three of which are new on the RTIP list. The new proposed
projects are the construction of a grade separation over the BNSF on Main Street west of Taylor Street, the
widening of Main Street from BNSF to the city boundary in the west bound direction and a lane expansion on
Mount Vernon Avenue from Raven Way to Pico Street. The lane expansion already has an existing Resolution
No.2007-01,obligating funds. The project is already through the design stage and is currently in the right of
way process.
The existing project on the current RTIP list is the Barton Road Bridge replacement that is currently in the right
of way process. The City has already obligated matching funds for this project over the past few.years.
Staff has reviewed the RTIP appropriations and funding sources for the Grand Terrace projects with SANBAG
staff, We concur that the projects are financially feasible, and the City will be able to meet its funding
commitments. Should fiscal conditions change,the RTIP can be amended as part of its annual cycle.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve 2008 Transportation Improvement Program resolution, certifying City's funding commitment to
projects cited above.
Attachments: SCAG Project List
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO.310
1
xa Project Listing
vs QUVERNIMENT�5 All Cost in Thousands
Local Highway,State Highway,Transit
ProjectlD County Air Basin Model Program Code Route Begin End System Conformity Category Amend Source
200806 San SCAB NCN31 L EXEMPT 0 2008
Bernardino
Status: County Phase: Agency GRAND TERRACE
Approved
MAIN STREET GRADE SEPARATION AT BNSF RR FROM BNSF RR TO WEST CITY LIMITS-GRADE SEPARATION
CHANGE REASON
NEW PRJ NEW PROJECT
Fund ENG RNV CON Total Prior 2008/2009 2009/2010 2010/2011 2011/2012 2012/2013 2013/2014 Total
CITY FUNDS
2,752 100 17,583 20,435 376 376 1,000 1,000 100 17,583 20,435
200806 Total 2,752 100 17,583 20,435 376 376 1.000 1,000 100 17,583 20,435
ProjectlD County Air Basin Model Program Code Route Begin End System Conformity Category Amend Source
200807 San SCAB CAR63 L NON-EXEMPT 0 2008
Bernardino
Status: County Phase: No Project Activity Agency GRAND TERRACE
Approved
MAIN STREET WIDENING-BNSF TO WEST CITY LIMITS-WIDENING FROM 1-2 LANES IN THE WB DIRECTION-
CHANGE REASON
NEW PRJ NEW PROJECT
Fund ENG RNV CON Total Prior 2008/2009 2009/2010 2010/2011 2011/2012 2012/2013 2013/2014 Total
"CITY FUNDS
44 40 300 384 9 35 40 300 384
200807 Total 44 40 300 384 9 35 40 300 384
ProjectlD County Air Basin Model Program Code Route Begin End System Conformity Category Amend Source
200808 San SCAB CAR63 L NON-EXEMPT 0 2008
Bernardino
Status. County Phase: Engineering/P1ans,Specifications and Estimates(PS&E) Agency GRAND TERRACE
Approved
MT.VERNON AVEN.WIDENING-WIDEN FROM 1-2 LANES NORTHBOUND FROM RAVEN WAY TO PICO ST..
CHANGE REASON
NEW PRJ NEW PROJECT
Fund ENG RNV CON Total Prior 2008/2009 2009/2010 2010/2011 2011/2012 2012/2013 2013/2014 Total
CITY FUNDS
67 103 373 543 12 158 373 543
200808 Total 67 103 373 543 12 158 373 543
Print Date: 1/11/2008 8:34:53 AM Page: I of 2
- Prof `Listing
All Cost in Thousands
Local Highway,State Highway,Transit
ProjectlD County Air Basin Model Program Code Route Begin End System Conformity Category Amend Source
SBD31791 San SCAB NCR36 L EXEMPT 0 2008
Bernardino
Status: County Phase: Right-Of-Way Acquisition Agency GRAND TERRACE
Approved
BARTON ROAD SOUTH LA CADENA TO TERRACE REPLACE BARTON ROAD BRIDGE(NO NEW LANES ADDED)AT AT&SF RAILROAD
CHANGE REASON
C/O 2006 2006 FTIP CARRYOVER
Fund ENG RIW CON Total Prior 2008/2009 2009/2010 2010/2011 2011/2012 2012/2013 2013/2014 Total
CITY FUNDS
150 1,714 1,864 1,864 1,864
SBD CO MEASURE I
150 150 150 150
S131331791 Total 150 1,864 2,014 2,014 2,014
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Print Date: 1/11/2008 8:34:53 AM Page: 2 of 2
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RESOLUTION NO.
2008 RTIP (Regional Transportation Improvement Program)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE CERTIFYING THAT GRAND TERRACE HAS THE
RESOURCES TO FUND THE PROJECTS SUBMITTED FOR
INCLUSION IN THE FY 2008/2009-2013/2014 TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING ITS COMMITMENT
TO IMPLEMENT ALL OF THE PROJECTS SUBMITTED IN THE
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Terrace desires to include the submitted projects in the
San Bernardino County Transportation Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Terrace warrants that full funding is committed ands
available for projects submitted for programming in the first two years (FY 2008/09 and:
2009/10) of the Regional Transportation Improvement Program; and that Grand Terrace accepts;
responsibility for full funding of said projects and warrants that no additional funding allocations
are required of SANBAG for Grand Terrace to filly implement said projects therefore
committing that the first two years of the RTIP are financially constrained;and
WHEREAS, projects programmed in years 2010/11-2013/14 are projects expected to
receive future funding through anticipated revenues,therefore all projects submitted for inclusion_
in the 2008 RTIP are financially constrained; and
WHEREAS, the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG), as agency
responsible for short-range capital and service planning and programming for the San Bernardino
County area, requires an approved Resolution from the governing body of the Lead Agency for,
all projects included in the Transportation Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, SANBAG also requires that the Lead Agency include a financial plan that
demonstrates how the projects submitted for inclusion in the Transportation Improvement
Program can be implemented; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Terrace, as the Lead Agency, possesses the legal ;
authority to submit the project for inclusion in the Transportation Improvement Program and to
finance, acquire,and construct the project.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Grand Terrace does
hereby:
Affirm its continuing commitment to the projects submitted for inclusion in the 2008 Regional
Transportation Improvement.Program; and
Commit that the City of Grand Terrace, as Lead Agency for the projects, will carry out the
projects consistent with the project implementation schedule; and
Certify that the City of Grand Terrace will enter into a contract with SANBAG committing that it
will carry out the projects identified as transportation control measures(TCM)in the South Coast
Air Basin consistent with the project implementation schedule; and
Certify that the City of Grand Terrace will allocate the necessary local match funds contained
within the project to carry out any federally approved project; and
Certify that the City of Grand Terrace, as the Lead Agency, will comply with applicable
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the National Environmental Policy Act,
the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for
Archaeology and Historic Preservation, and any other Federal, State, and/or local laws, rules and
regulations.
PASSED,APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF 2008.
MAYOR:
CITY CLERK
STAFF REPORT
CRA ITEM ( ) COUNCIL ITEM (X) MEETING-DATE: January 22, 2008
SUBJECT: REJECT LIABILITY CLAIM GTLC-07-03 (Villanueva)
The City of Grand Terrace has received a claim for damage to the claimant's property caused by the
rupture of a water pipe.
Our Claims Adjuster has reviewed the claim and is requesting that the City reject the Claim and send
a standard rejection letter to the claimant. A copy of.the claim is attached for your review.
Staff Recommends Council:
REJECT LIABILITY CLAIM GTLC-07-03 (Villanueva)AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK
TO NOTIFY THE CLAIMANT OF THE ACTION TAKEN
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO.
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LAW OFFICES J
FIRESTEIN
FIRESTEIN
Mania L Frestein A Professional law Corporation
5900 SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD,SUITE 350•VAN NUYS,CALIFORNIA 91411•FAX(818)785-8347•TELEPHONE(818)785-1999
Grand Terrance City Hall
22795 Barton Road
Grand Terrace, California 92313-5295
Re: Our File No.: 222-7023
Insured: Edwin and Rosa Villanueva
Date of Loss: 5/04/07
Claim No.: 099 SUB 1010107474-1
Amount Due: $17,128.99
Dear Sir or Madam:
This letter shall provide notice of this claim pursuant to Government Code § 910 et seq.
Please be advised that this office represents Fire Insurance Exchange with regards to water
damages caused to our insured's home, located at 12270 Michigan Street in Grand Terrace in
California, by the rupture of the city's water pipe.
On May 4, 2007 a city-hired contractor, TK Construction, was in the process of working on the
city's fresh water main pipe. At that time there was a sudden release of water that rushed out
and went into our insured's home. This water intrusion caused damage in the amount of
$17,128.99.
All notices or other communications with regard to this claim should be sent to the undersigned
at 5900 Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 350 in Van Nuys, California 91411.
Additionally, pursuant to Government Code section 6253 this office requests all documents
concerning all work done to the water lilies In the vicinity of our insured' home, located at
12270 Michigan Street in Grand Terrace in California during the time period of March 2007 to
May 2007. Further, this office requests all records relating to the break of the said water pipes.
Enclosed please find a check for copying fees.
Very truly yours,
FIRESTEIN-& FIRESTEIN
i
By: CARLYLE L. FIRESTEIN
CLF:js
Enc. aa; �
KCLtIVED
Historical & Cultural Activities Committee JAN 0 ZQQB
Minutes for December 3, 2007
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
The meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m. by Chairman Pauline Grant. MsQ �6
Pauline Grant, Colleen Edmundson, Ann Petta, Frances Carter, Gloria Ybarra, Masako Gifford,
City Clerk Brenda Mesa and Shelly Rosenkild.
Secretary's Report:The minutes for November 5,2007 were read. For clarification:Concerning the
workshop, Shelly indicated that no decorating workshop is needed for the Potluck instead of no
workshop is needed for the Potluck. Also, concerning the four potluck turkey breasts, Pauline
cooked two turkey breasts and Masako cooked the remaining two,as apposed to Pauline cooking all
four turkey breasts. After the clarifications, the minutes were approved on a motion by Frances,
seconded by Ann. All in favor. Motion carried.
Treasurer's Report:The budget shows a balance of$649.42. Petty cash balance is$324.23. Colleen
reimbursed Pauline $40.00 for the Potluck turkey breasts purchase. She also reimbursed`Shelly
$53.81 for miscellaneous Potluck decorations.
Historical Report: Glass Display Case - Ann reported that she is still currently in contact with the
Wilden Pump Company concerning the arranging of the display case. She indicated she has spoken
to Mr. Bonet of Wilden Pump and hopes to have all reconciled by Thursday, December 61''.
Shelly presented two frames, which will replace the older ones used to display historical data near
-- the display case.
t
New Business: Anniversary Potluck Dinner, Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Our committee members will come in early at 10:00 a..m.the morning of the Potluck to decorate/set-
up and return that afternoon at 4:00 p.m. to finish any miscellaneous loose ends needed for
completion.
Committee members viewed the space where the screen comes down in the community room as
there is concerti that space is limited in the kitchen when the screen comes down. The screen will
be used for the program portion of the potluck after the dinner. Also, space will be needed for the
set-up of the projector. After discussion, it was decided that Ann will inquire with Steve Berry
regarding these concerns as well as other miscellaneous items or related items.
Brenda advised that the event/program will be recorded by the city.
Shelly will tend to the table reserve signs as well as to the purchasing of three large bags of candy
which will be used in the table decorations.
Ann will continue to contact people regarding the potluck.
Our committee is extremely proud to announce that our committee member/Treasurer, Colleen
Edmundson,was named the Volunteer of the Year for 2007 for the City of Grand Terrace at a special
Volunteer appreciation dinner. Our sincere congratulations Colleen!
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. S
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. The next meeting will be January 7, 2008.
Respectf,koy Submitt
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Gloria Ybarra
Secretary
STAFF REPORT
CRA( ) CITY COUNCIL ITEM (x) MEETING DATE: January 22,2008
SUBJECT: Introduction of Ordinance repealing Title 15, of the Grand Terrace
Municipal Code, Chapter 15.08 Uniform Fire Code in its entirety
and adopting the 2007 California Fire Code with amendments.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1) Introduce Ordinance repealing Title 15, Chapter 15.08 of the
Grand Terrace Municipal Code, and adopting the 2007 California
Fire Code with amendments.
2) Conduct a public hearing to consider adoption and amendments of
the 2007 California Fire Code.
3) Set Ordinance for a second reading, and waive the reading of entire
text, on the agenda for the next City Council meeting scheduled for
February 12, 2008.
NO FUNDING REQUIRED
BACKGROUND
The San Bernardino County Fire Department, who provides fire prevention services to
the City of Grand Terrace, up until the date of January 1, 2008, used the nationally
accepted 2000 Uniform Fire Code (UFC) and state adopted 2001 California Fire Code
(CFC)to promote standardization in fire protection, planning, construction and
enforcement for purposes of regulating fire department requirements. However, the State
of California adopted the 2007 California Fire Code, which will be effective January 1,
2008, for all California jurisdictions.
The 2007 California Fire Code incorporates the 2006 International Fire Code and other
changes from various state agencies that are stakeholders in building and fire safety
regulations. The shift from the 2001 CFC to the 2007 CFC creates no substantive,
practical change in operations. The two editions of the California Fire Code are similar,
with the most recent edition of the CFC containing clearer language and a closer link to
the California Building Code.
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO.
1
Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code section 17958 et seq., the City of Grand
Terrace has the ability to make local amendments based upon local needs and conditions.
The recommended amendments to the California Fire Code, which are incorporated
within the ordinance, relate to activities specific to the City of Grand Terrace and contain
provisions for clarity and consistency within the building and non-building requirements
for fire and life safety.
Adopting the recommended ordinance would integrate, by reference, all of the provisions
of the 2007 California Fire Code, and would provide specific amendments that are based
upon the unique character and various geography and topography that exist within the
City. 'Implementation of the new ordinance would improve the Fire Department's ability
to regulate new and current occupancies and their activities.
SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this
Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision
shall not affect this validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance or any part
thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section,
subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the
fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences,
clause, or phrases be declared unconstitutional.
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EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effective a minimum of thirty (30) days after
passage. The effective date of this ordinance is March 12, 2008.
POSTING
The City Clerks shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and cause the same to be
posted pursuant to Government Code Section 36933.
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ORDINANCE NO. .
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REENACTING
THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 15, CHAPTER 15.08 IN ITS
ENTIRETY, PERTAINING TO THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, AND ADOPTING
THE 2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE WITH AMENDMENTS.
THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF -CALIFORNIA,
ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 15.08 of Title 15 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code is
repealed.
SECTION 2. Chapter 15.08 of Title 15 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code is
added, to read:
Chapter 15.08
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
Sections:
15.08.10 Findings and Adoption of the California Fire Code.
15.08.20 Storage of Flammable and Combustible Liquids.
-' 15.08.30 Bulk Storage of Liquefied Petroleum Gases.
15.08.40 Storage of Flammable Cryogenic Fluids.
15.0&50 Amendments to the California Fire Code.
15.08.60 Penalty.
15.08.70 Fees.
15.08.80 Validity Clause.
16.08.10 Findings and Adoption of the California Fire Code.
(a) FINDINGS. The City Council of the City of Grand Terrace hereby finds as
follows:
(1) That the California Fire Code, 2007 Edition, and 2006 International Fire
Code, published by said organization, are nationally recognized compilations of
proposed rules, regulations, and standards of said organization.
(2) That said California Fire Code and International Fire Code have been
printed and published as a code in book form within the meaning'of Section
50022.2 et seq. of the California Government Code.
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(3) That the sections and subsections of said California Fire Code and
International Fire Code may be referred to by the number used in said published
compilation preceded by the words "California-Fire Code Section" or "Fire Code
Section" or "Subsection" and may also.be referred to by additional reference to
the Grand Terrace Municipal Code and sections therein pertaining to said
California Fire Code and International Fire Code.
(4) That California Health and Safety Code Section 17958 et seq. provides,
in pertinent part, that a county may make such changes or modifications to the
provisions published in the California Building Standards Code and other
regulations adopted pursuant to Section 17922 as it determines are reasonably
necessary because of local climatic, geological and topographical conditions.
(5) That the additional requirements and standards established herein are
needed to properly protect the health, safety, and welfare of the existing and
future residents and workers of the City of Grand Terrace. Said requirements
and standards are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological,
and topographical conditions described herein.
(6) Local Climatic Conditions.
(A) The City of Grand Terrace is subject to extremely strong winds,
commonly known as "Santa Ana Winds" which can reach speeds in excess of 90
miles per hour. Extensive damage frequently accompanies these winds, such as
blowing sand and debris, downed power lines, fallen trees, overturned vehicles
and structural damage to buildings. These conditions result in increased demand
for fire services, blocked or delayed emergency vehicle access and impaired
water supplies and building emergency systems.
(B) During the summer months, the Santa Ana Winds produce periods
of extremely low humidity, thereby reducing the fuels moisture and increasing the
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possibility and severity of fire from dry vegetation and other common
combustibles.
(C) During the summer months; the City experiences prolonged periods
of temperatures in excess of 100°F. When coupled with sustained severe Santa
Ana Winds, an increase in the threat from rapidly moving fires exists.
a (7) Local'Geological Conditions.
(A) The City is subject to moderately strong to severe shaking and
surface ruptures resulting from numerous known earthquake faults located
throughout the area. These local earthquake faults have the potential to cause
severe personal and property damage, utility interruptions, fire hazards and
hazardous materials releases. Additionally, significant roadway, bridge structure,
water supply and communications systems are subject to failure, thereby causing
a detriment to emergency services response.
(B) Unstable slopes in the Blue Mountain area and other hillside areas
throughout the City have experienced soil movement as a result of
heavy or soaking rains, resulting in damage to roadways, structures
and utilities.
(8) Local Topographical Conditions.
(A) The topography of the City is diverse, ranging from relatively flat
valley areas, to foothill areas, to steep hillside areas. This results in
delayed or obstructed access to some areas, affecting fire
department response times and fire personnel safety.
(B) The topography of the City results in split water pressure zones
throughout the area. This results in some areas having limited,
unreliable or unavailable water supplies available for firefighting
purposes.
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(C) Due to the topography of the City, it is traversed by several high
voltage electrical transmission lines which cross over hazardous brush-covered
areas. High winds have caused damage to these lines, resulting in vegetation
fires. Access to many of these areas is unavailable to vehicles, making response
to these fires unusually difficult.
(D) Due to the topography of the City, high-pressure natural gas
transmission lines traverse the City to transport natural gas at extremely high
pressures. These lines pass through, under or over populated areas and wildfire
prone areas and are also subject to damage due to flooding or seismic events.
(b) ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE. The City Council of the
City of Grand Terrace hereby adopts the 2007 edition of the California Fire Code,
also known as Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations
(incorporating the 2006 International Fire Code), and Appendices chapter 1 and -
chapter 4, and Appendices B, C, E, F, G, and H, as compiled and published by
the International Code Council, and San Bernardino County Fire Department
Standards. The provisions of this California Fire Code, subsequent
amendments, and California Fire Code Appendices shall be applicable within the
city,limits of Grand Terrace.
15.08.20 Storage of Flammable and Combustible Liquids.
Pursuant to sections 3404.2.9.5.1 and 3406.2.4.4 of the California Fire
Code, the storage of flammable and combustible liquids in outside above-ground
unprotected tanks and below-grade vaulted tanks is prohibited in all commercial
occupancy areas, developed residential areas, and other areas where the fire
code official having jurisdiction determines that the installation of flammable and
combustible liquid above-ground storage tanks or below-grade vaulted tanks will
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create a hazard to occupants and property owners in the area. 'Deviation from
these requirements may be allowed only upon specific documented findings by
the fire code official.
15.08.30 Bulk Storage of Liquefied Petroleum Gases.
Pursuant to Section 3804.2 of the California Fire Code, the aggregate
capacity of any one installation for the bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gases
shall not exceed 2,000 water gallons in residential areas. In non-residential
areas, when, in the opinion of the fire code official having jurisdiction, the location
of bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gases would create a threat to the
occupants and property owners, the aggregate storage capacity of liquefied
petroleum gas shall also be limited to 2,000 water gallons. The fire code official
shall be guided,by the appropriate City or County Development Code when
permitting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas in excess of 2,000 water gallons
at any one installation.
15.08.40 Storage of Flammable Cryogenic Fluids.
The limits referred to in section 3204.3.1.1 of the California Fire Code, in
which the storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is
prohibited, are hereby established as follows: flammable cryogenic fluids shall
not be stored, dispensed or used unless in the opinion of the fire code official,
such storage will not create an unacceptable threat to the occupants and
property owners.
15.08.50 Amendments to the California Fire Code. The California Fire Code
is amended as follows:
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(a) Section 202 of the California Fire Code is amended, by adding the
following definition:
SELF-CONTAINED AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM. An approved fire
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sprinkler system, that conforms to Section 903.3.1.1. 903.3.1.2, or 903.3.1.3 of
this code, NFPA standards 13, 13 R, or 13 D, and San Bernardino County Fire
Department Standards, and is supplied by a water"source independent from a
municipal water distribution system and, if mechanically assisted by booster
pumps,.is independent from public energy utilities.
(b) Section 301.3 is added to the California Fire Code, to read:
301.3 Abatement of Fire Hazards. In the event that a fire hazard exists,
as determined by the fire code official and in accordance with this chapter, the
fire code official may give notice to the owner of the property upon on which a
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hazardous condition exists to abate such condition. In the event that abatement
is not performed within the timeframes granted by such notices or other written -
documentation, the fire code official may cause abatement to be done in
accordance with public nuisance abatement procedures and make the expense
of such abatement a lien upon the property at which such condition exists.
(c) Section 305.5 is added to the California Fire Code, to read:
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305.5 Spark Arresters. Each chimney used in conjunction with a fireplace
or other heating appliance, in which solid or liquid fuel is used, shall be !
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maintained with an approved spark arrester. The spark arrester shall be
constructed of 24 gauge stainless steel, 12 gauge copper or brass, or 19 gauge
woven galvanized wire mesh, or of materials with equivalent heat and corrosion
resistance. Openings in the arrester screen shall not permit.the passage of
spheres of one-half inch (13 mm) maximum and shall not block the passage of
spheres three-eighths inch (10 mm) minimum. The screen shall be mounted in or
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over all outside flue openings in a vertical and near vertical position, adequately
supported to prevent movement and visible from the ground.
(d) Table 405.2 of the California Fire Code is amended, to read:
TABLE 405.2
FIRE AND EVACUATION DRILL
FREQUENCY AND PARTICIPATION
GROUP OR FREQUENCY PARTICIPATION
OCCUPANCY
Group A Quarterly Employees
Group B ° Annually Employees
Group E Month) a All occupants
Group 1 Quarterly on each shift Employees
Group R-1 Quarterly on each shift Employees
Group R-2 Four annually All occupants
Group R-4 Quarterly on each shift Employees
High-rise buildings Annually Em to ees
a. The frequency shall be allowed to be modified in accordance with Section
408.3.2 of the California Fire Code, Title 19 of the California Code of
Regulations, or the Education Code.
b. Fire and evacuation drills in residential care assisted living facilities shall include
complete evacuation of the premises in accordance with Section 408.10.5.
Where occupants receive habilitation or rehabilitation training, fire prevention and
fire safety practices shall be included as part'of the training program.
c. Group B buildings having an occupant load of 500 or more persons or more than
100 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.
d. Applicable to Group R-2 college and university buildings in accordance with
Section 408.3.
(e) Section 503.2.1 of the California Fire Code is amended, to read:
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an
unobstructed width of not less than 26 feet (7925 mm), except for approved
security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical
clearance of not less than 14 feet, 6 inches (4420 mm).
ft Section 503.2.3 of the California Fire Code is amended, to read:
503.2.3 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and
maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced
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with the appropriate thickness of concrete or asphalt. Where road grades do not
exceed eight percent (8%), and where serving only one or two Group R-3 single
family dwellings or Group U occupancies, the fire code official may approve
roads constructed with approved native materials or gravel compacted to eighty
five percent (85%) compaction.
(g) Section 503.2.7 of the California Fire Code is amended, to read:
503.2.7 Grade. The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be a
maximum of twelve percent (12%), unless mitigating protection measures are
applied and approved by the fire code official.
(h) Section 503.4 of the California Fire Code is amended, to read:
503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus
access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of
vehicles. The minimum widths and clearances established in Section 503.2.1
shall be maintained at all times. Any condition that serves as an impediment to
fire access, or any vehicle or other obstruction to fire access may be removed at
the orders of the Fire Department or other governing agency in cooperation with
the Fire Department, with the expense of such removal to be paid by the owner
of the roadway, or of said vehicle or obstruction.
(i) Section 505.1 of the California Fire Code is amended, to read:
505.1 Address numbers. New and existing buildings shall have approved
address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in
a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the
property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers
shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. New residential dwelling unit
addresses shall have minimum 4 inch (102 mm) numbers, with a minimum stroke
width of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm), and shall be internally illuminated by means of a low
voltage power source during the hours of darkness. Where building setbacks
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exceed 100 feet (30.5 m) from the named roadway, additional non-illuminated
numbers 4 inches (102 mm).high shall be displayed at the property entrance.
Multi-family, commercial and industrial use buildings less than 100,000 square
feet (9280 m2) shall have numbers a minimum of 8 inches (204 mm) high and
with a minimum stroke of 1 inch (25.5 mm). Multi-family, commercial and
industrial use buildings 100,000 square feet (9280 m2) or larger shall have
numbers a minimum of 12 inches (306 mm) high with a minimum stroke of 1.5
inches (38.2 mm). Such address numbers shall be electrically illuminated by an
internal or external source during the hours of darkness. Where building setbacks
exceed 200 feet (61 m) from the named,roadway, additional non-illuminated 6
inch (153 mm) high numbers shall be displayed at the property entrance. In
addition, minimum 4 inch (102 mm)-high contrasting suite address numbers or
letters shall be placed on the front and rear doors of tenant areas in buildings
where applicable.
(j) Section 507.4 is added to the California Fire Code, to read:
507.4 Smoke or fog emitting systems. No alarm system shall be
installed in a building or portion of a building which as a part of its operation
discharges any gas, vapor, liquid, or other.product when the primary intent of the
system discharge is to obscure the vision of any person, cause disorientation, or
incapacitate any.person within the building or portion thereof. Nothing in this
section is intended to preclude the connection of an alarm system to any fire
suppression system.
(k) Section 508.1 of the California Fire Code is amended, to read:
508.1 Required water supply. An approved water supply capable of
supplying the required fire flow for fire protection shall be provided to premises
upon which facilities, buildings or portions of buildings are hereafter constructed
or moved into or within the jurisdiction. In areas without a water purveyor
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capable of supplying the required fire flow, National Fire Protection Association
standard 1142 (current edition) shall be used to establish on-site water storage
capacities, when allowed by the fire code official.
Exceptions:
1. Group R, Division 3 and attached Group U occupancies, or separate
Group U occupancy buildings in excess of 500 square feet (46 M2), may be
provided with an approved self- contained automatic sprinkler system in order to
meet the needs of fireflow. An adequate water supply, in addition to allowances
for domestic water uses, shall be provided and systems shall have suitable
freeze protection for local climatic conditions.
2. When approved by the fire code official, Group U occupancies
constructed on parcels of 2 '% acres or greater in areas without a water purveyor
capable of supplying the required fire flow are not required to provide a fire
protection water supply or an automatic sprinkler system, when such structures
are located fifty (60) feet from the property line and from all other structures.
(1) Section 508.5.1 of the California.Fire Code is amended, to read:
508.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building
hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 300
feet (91.5 m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an
approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants
and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official.
Exception: For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance
requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m). This distance may be further modified by
the fire code official for such occupancies when buildings are equipped
throughout with an approved fire sprinkler system installed in accordance with
Section 903.3.1.3.
(m) Section 510.2 is added to read the California Fire Code, to read:
510.2 Access to equipment in multi-unit buildings. When automatic
fire sprinkler systems or fire alarm systems are installed in buildings constructed
for multiple tenants and these systems protect multiple tenant spaces, the main
controls and control appurtenances, such as risers, fire alarm control panels, and
valves for such systems, shall be located in an attached or included room or an
approved weather resistant enclosure with at least one exterior access door of
not less than 3'-0" (918 mm) by 6'-8"(2040 mm).
(n) Section 901.4.2 of the California Fire Code is amended, to read:
901.4.2 Non-required fire protection systems. Any fire protection
system or portion thereof not required by this code or the California Building
Code shall be allowed to be furnished provided such installed system meets the
requirements of this code and the Califomia Building Code.
(o) Section 901.8.2 is added to the California Fire Code, to read:
901.8.2 Theft deterrents. The fire code official is authorized to require
installation methods, mechanisms, or other technology that will serve to deter
theft or tampering with fire protection appliances.
(p) Section 903.2 of the California Fire Code is amended, to read:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic fire sprinkler systems in
new building and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this
section. However, in all events, an approved automatic fire sprinkler system
shall be provided in all newly constructed buildings of any occupancy group,
except Group R, Division 3 (one and two family dwellings) and Group U
occupancies, when the gross floor area is equal to or exceeds 5,000 square feet
(465m2), regardless of fire resistive separation walls.
In existing structures, other than Group R, Division 3 (one and two family
dwellings) and Group U occupancies, not equipped with an automatic fire
sprinkler system, the following requirements shall apply:
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1. For existing buildings smaller than 5,000 square feet (465m2)in gross floor
area, when an addition causes the structure to exceed 5,000 square feet
(465m2)and such addition is equal to or greater than 50% of the existing
square footage, the entire structure shall be provided with an automatic
sprinkler system.
2. For existing buildings larger than 5,000 square feet (465m2) in gross floor -
area, when an addition is equal to or greater than-10% of the existing
square footage, the entire structure shall be provided with an automatic
sprinkler system.
3. For existing buildings larger than 5,000 square feet (465m2)in gross floor
area, when a change of use occurs that, in the opinion of the fire code
official using the guidance of the California Building Code, increases the
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likelihood of, or increases the danger to occupants in a fire incident, the
entire fire area shall be provided with an automatic sprinkler system.
Exceptions:
1. Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for
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telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution
equipment, batteries and standby engines, provided those spaces or
areas are equipped throughout with an automatic fire alarm system and
are separated from the remainder of the building by fire barriers consisting
of not less than 1-hour fire-resistance-rated walls and 2-hour fire-
resistance-rated floor/ceiling assemblies.
2. Automatic fire sprinkler protection for Fixed Guideway Transit Systems
shall be as per Section 903.2.17.
(q) Section 903.2.7 of the California Fire Code is amended, to read:
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903.2.7 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance
with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire
area.
Exceptions:
1. Detached one and two-family dwellings.
2. Group R-3.1 occupancies not housing bedridden clients, not
housing non-ambulatory clients above the first floor, and not
housing clients above the second floor.
3. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13113 occupancies
housing ambulatory children only, none of whom are mentally ill or
mentally retarded, and the buildings or portions thereof in which
such children are housed are not more than two stories in height,
and buildings or portions thereof housing such children have an
automatic fire alarm system activated by approved smoke
detectors.
4. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13143.6 occupancies
licensed for protective social care which house ambulatory clients
only, none of whom is a child (under the age of 18 years), or who is
elderly (65 years of age or over).
(r) Section 903.3.1.1.1 of the California Fire Code is amended, to read:
903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. In other than Group 1-2, 1-2-1, or 1-3
occupancies, automatic sprinklers shall not be required in the following rooms or
areas where such rooms or areas are protected with an approved automatic fire
detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 that will respond to visible or
invisible particles of combustion. Sprinklers shall not be omitted from any room
merely because it is damp, of fire-resistance rated construction or contains
electrical equipment.
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Exceptions:
1. Any room where the application of water, or flame and water,
constitutes a serious life or fire hazard.
2. Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable
because of the nature of the contents, when approved by the fire code
official.
3. Generator and transformer rooms separated from the remainder of the
building by walls and floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies having a
fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hours.
(s) Section 903.4 of the California Fire Code is amended, to read:
903.4 Sprinkler system monitoring and alarms. All valves controlling
the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and
temperatures, critical air pressures, and water-flow switches on all sprinkler
systems shall be electrically supervised.
Exceptions:
1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings.
2. Limited area systems serving fewer than 20 sprinklers.
3. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open
position.
4. Control valves to commercial kitchen hoods, paint spray booths or dip
tanks that are sealed or locked in the open position.
5. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed
or locked in the open position.
6. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, preaction and deluge sprinkler
systems that are sealed or locked in the open position.
(t) Section 905.4 of the California Fire Code is amended, to read:
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905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections. Class I
standpipe hose connections shall be provided in all of the following locations:
1. In every required stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for
each floor level above or below grade. Hose connections shall be
located at an intermediate floor level landing between floors, unless
otherwise approved by the,fire code official.
2. On each side of the wall adjacent to the exit opening of horizontal exit.
3. Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to a horizontal exit are
reachable from exit stairway hose connections by a 30-foot (9144 mm)
hose, a hose connection shall not be required at the horizontal exit.
4. In every exit passageway, at the entrance from the exit passageway to
other areas of a building.
5. In covered mall buildings, adjacent to each exterior public entrance to
the mall and adjacent to each entrance from-an exit passageway or
` f exit corridor to the mall.
6. Where the roof has a slope less than four units vertical in 12 units
horizontal (33.3-percent slope), each standpipe shall be provided with
a hose connection located either on the roof or at the highest landing
of a stairway with stair access to the roof. An additional hose
connection shall be provided at the top of the most hydraulically
remote standpipe for testing purposes.
7. Where the most remote portion of a non-spr.inklered floor or story is
more than 150 feet (45 720 mm) from a hose connection or the most
remote portion of a sprinklered floor or story is more than 200 feet (60
960 mm) from a hose connection, the fire code official is authorized to
require that additional hose connections be provided in approved
locations.
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8. When required by other provisions of this code, 2.5 inch (64 mm) hose
connections,-meeting the requirements of this section and Fire
Department Standards, shall be located at every other exterior fire
department access door as defined by Section 2306.6.1 of this code,
and arranged so that every portion of the building and its contents can
be reached with 150 feet (45.7 m) of hose and stream.
(u) Section 907.12 of the California Fire Code is amended, to read:
907.12 Duct smoke detectors. Duct smoke detectors shall be
connected to the building's fire alarm control panel when a fire alarm system is
provided. Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a visible rand audible
supervisory signal at a constantly attended location. Duct smoke detectors shall
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not be used as a substitute for required open area detection.
Exception: In occupancies not required to be equipped with a fire alarm
system, actuation of a smoke detector shall activate a visible and an audible
signal in an approved location. Smoke detector trouble conditions shall activate a
visible or audible signal in an approved location and shall be identified as air duct
detector trouble.
(v) Section 910.3.2.2 of the California Fire Code is amended, to read:
910.3.2.2 Sprinklered buildings. Where installed in buildings equipped
with an approved automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents shall be
designed to operate automatically by the actuation of a heat responsive device
rated at.least 100 degrees F (56° C) above the operating temperature of the
sprinkler heads, or manually with independent controls for the fire department per
Section 914.12.
(w) Sections 914.12 through 914.12.7 are added to the California Fire Code,
to read:
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914.12 Special requirements for Group F, M,.S-1 or S-2 distribution
warehouses greater than 100,000 square feet in floor area. Buildings
classified primarily as Group M, Group S, Division 1 or Division 2, with no more
than 10% of the building square footage occupied with accessory uses, in which
the primary use is wholesale or retail sales of bulk products or packaged
materials, or for the storage of commodities for distribution, shall be in
accordance with this section.
914.12.1 Fire Control Room. A fire control room for fire department
operations shall be provided. The location and accessibility of the fire control
room shall be approved by the fire code official. The fire control room shall be
separated from the remainder of the building by walls and ceilings not less than
one-hour fire partitions. The room shall be a minimum of 96 square feet (9m2)
with a minimum dimension of 8 feet (2438 mm.) The room shall contain the
following as a minimum:
-!' 1. The fire alarm control unit and associated equipment.
2. Annunciator panel displaying status of sprinkler control valves and
waterflow detectors.
3. Main controls and indicators for mechanical smoke exhaust
systems.
4. Graphic with schematic indicating building floor plans, means of
egress, fire protection systems, firefighting equipment and access.
5. Other firefighting equipment and system controls as required by the
fire code official.
6. Emergency lighting powered by the standby electrical system.
914.12.2 Mechanical smoke exhaust. A mechanical smoke exhaust
system conforming to the requirements of Section 910.4 of this code shall be
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provided. The system may be combined with environmental or other ventilation
air systems when approved by the fire code official.
914.12.3 Standpipe systems. A class I standpipe system shall be
provided, with hose connections located at fire department access doors as
required by Section 905.4 of this code. The system may be interconnected with
the building automatic sprinkler systems, and may be supplied by adjacent
systems or by a separate riser. Standpipe systems shall conform to the
requirements of NFPA 14.
914.12.4 Fire department graphic. A printed graphic with schematic
diagrams of the building automatic sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, means
of egress, standpipe.systems, smoke exhaust systems, access doors, and any
other equipment as required by the fire code official shall be superimposed over
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a building floor plan or site plan and mounted on the wall in a highly visible
location in the fire control room. The graphic shall be durable and waterproofed. j
914.12.5 Standby power. A standby power generator set conforming to -
the California Electrical Code shall be provided on the premises, in a protected
locations. The set shall have a rated capacity necessary to supply the load of all
fire protection features listed below at the same time:
1. Emergency lighting and exit signs necessary for egress.
2. Lighting for the fire control room.
3. Signal and communication systems as applicable.
4. Electrically powered fire pumps required to maintain pressure.
5. Mechanical smoke exhaust systems as required by Section 914.11.2.
In addition, a fuel supply sufficient for not less than two hours of operation
shall be required on the premises. All electrically connected systems shall be
transferred within 60 seconds after losing primary power.
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914.12.6 Enhanced communications. When required by the fire code
official, enhanced communication equipment, such as bi-directional amplifiers,
shall be provided in the building for dedicated use by the fire department. When
such equipment is required to be installed, it shall be provided with a standby
power supply.
� } 914.12.7 Other requirements. All fire protection systems shall comply
with San Bernardino County Fire Department Standards as respects installation,
signage and labeling, maintenance, and other requirements.
(x) Sections 1910 through 1910.6 are added to the California Fire Code, to
read:
Section 1910
Storage of Combustible Idle Pallets
1910.1 General. Storage of combustible idle pallets shall be in
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accordance with this section. A permit shall be obtained in accordance with
Appendix Chapter 1, Section 105.6.
1910.2 Storage location. Pallets shall be stored outside or in a separate
building designed for pallet storage unless stored indoors in accordance with
Section 1910.3.
1910.3 Indoor storage. .Pallet storage in a building used for other storage
or
other purpose shall. be in accordance with the provisions for high-hazard
commodity high-piled combustible storage contained in Chapter 23.
Exception: When indoor storage does not exceed 6 feet in height and the
aggregate volume of all stored pallets does not exceed 2,500 cubic feet.
1910.4 Outdoor storage. Pallets stored outside shall be stored in
accordance with Tables 1910.4.1 and 1910.4.2 and Section 1910.5.and 1910.6.
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Table 1910.4.1
Required Clearance Between Outside Idle Pallet Storage
and Other Yard Storage
Wall Construction Minimum Distance of wall from Storage ft
Under 50 50 to 200 Over 200
Pallets Pallets Pallets
Masonry or concrete 0 0 15
Masonry with wired glass in
openings, outside sprinklers and 1- 0
hour doors 10 20
Masonry with wired or plain glass
outside sprinklers, and 3/-hour 10 20 30
doors
Wood or metal with outside
sprinklers 10 20 30
Wood, metal, other 1 20 1 30 50
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Required Clearance Between Outside Idle Pallet Storage
and Other Yard Storage
Pile Size Minimum Distance, in feet m
Under 50 pallets 20
50-200 pallets 30
Over 200 pallets 50
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1910.5 Outdoor pile dimensions. Pallet stacks shall not exceed 15 feet
in
height nor shall cover an area greater than 500 square feet. Pallet stacks shall be
arranged to form stable piles. Piles shall be separated by a minimum of 8 feet.
Piles shall be a minimum of 10 feet from property lines.
1910.6 Fire department access. Fire Department access roadways,
meeting
the requirements of Section 503.2 of this code, shall be maintained within 150
feet of all pallet storage and structures.
(y) Sections 2701.7 through 2701.7.3 are added to the California Fire Code,
to read:
2701.7 Transport vehicles and trailers storing hazardous materials.
Any transport vehicle with a trailer, such as a tank, vessel, or other container,
attached and used for the purposes of storing and transporting hazardous
r materials or hazardous waste as defined by this code, upon being at a facility or
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property for more than 30 days, or when such trailer has been detached from its"
mode of transportation, or when the driver of such a vehicle is not carrying active
shipping papers as regulated by the California Department of Transportation
(DOT) enroute to another destination, shall comply with the provisions of this
section.
2701.7.1 General. Transport vehicles and trailers that contain less than or
equal to the maximum allowable quantities as set forth in Section 2703.1 for each
specific material shall comply with the requirements of Section 2701 and 2703 of
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this Chapter, as well as any other applicable regulations as part of a facility.
Transport vehicles and trailers that contain more than the maximum allowable
quantities as set forth in Section 2703.1 for each specific material shall comply
with the requirements of Section 2701, 2703 and 2704 of this.Chapter, as well as
any other applicable regulations as part of a facility. The use, dispensing and
handling of any hazardous materials in transport vehicle trailers is prohibited.
2701.7.2 Submittals. Transport vehicles and associated trailers shall
comply with the requirements of Section 2701.5.1 for Hazardous Materials
Management Plan (HMMP) and Section 2705.2 for Hazardous'Materials
Inventory Statement (HMIS) as part of a regulated facility. These documents
shall be submitted to the Office of the Fire Marshal of the San Bernardino County
Fire Department.
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2701.7.3 Prohibited Areas. Transport vehicles or detached trailers shall
not be left stationary at any time within 500 feet (152m) of a residential area,
apartment or hotel complex, educational facility, hospital or care facility.
Transport vehicles and trailers shall not be left unattended at any other place that
would, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, pose an extreme life safety hazard.
(z) Section 3301.1 of the California-Fire Code is amended, to read:
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Section 3301.1 Scope. The possession, manufacture, storage,
handling, sale and use of explosives, explosive materials, fireworks, and
small arms ammunition within the County of San Bernardino shall be in
accordance with this chapter and Title 19 California Code of Regulations
Chapter 10. For fireworks requirements see Title. 19 California Code of
Regulations Chapter 6.
Exceptions:
1. The Armed Forces of the United States, Coast Guard or National Guard.
2. Explosives in forms prescribed by the official United States
Pharmacopoeia.
3. The possession, storage and use of small arms ammunition when
packaged in accordance with DOTn packaging requirements.
4. The use of explosive materials by federal, state and local regulatory, law
enforcement and fire agencies acting in their official capacities.
5. Items preempted, by federal regulations.
(aa) Sections 3301.2 through 3301.2.3 are added to the California Fire
Code, to read:
3301.2 Restrictions. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale,
handling and use of explosives, blasting agents, fireworks, and ammunition are
restricted within the County of San Bernardino according to the limits established
within this section.
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3301.2.1 Storage of Explosives and Blasting Agents. The storage of
explosives and blasting agents is prohibited in residential areas, principal
business
districts, closely-built commercial areas and heavily-populated areas, except as
permitted by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and the San
! ; Bernardino County Fire Department in accordance with California Code of
Regulations, Title 19, and Title 4, Division 5 of the San Bernardino County Code.
3301.2.2 Private Use of Fireworks. The private storage, use, sale and
handling of fireworks is prohibited within the County of San Bernardino.
Exception. The possession, storage, sale, .handling and use of specific
types of approved fireworks where allowed by applicable local laws, ordinances
and regulations, provided such fireworks comply with California Code of
Regulations, Title 19, and labeled "Safe and Sane" by the California State Fire
Marshal.
-f 3301.2.2.1 Seizure of Fireworks. The Fire Department, Police or
Sheriffs Department are authorized to seize, take, remove or cause to be
removed, at the expense of the owner, all stocks of fireworks, including but not
limited to, Division 1 AG consumer fireworks, as classified pursuant to Title 49
Code of Federal Regulations, offered or exposed for sale, stored or held in
violation of any state or local laws and ordinances.
3301.2.3 Model Rocketry. The use of model and high-power rockets is
prohibited within the Fire Safety Overly Districts as established by Title 8,
Division 2 as defined by the San Bernardino County Code, and all other areas
except as permitted by the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
(bb) Sections 3301.3 through 3301.3.5 are added to the California Fire Code,
to read as follows:
3301.3 Permit required. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section
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105.6 of Appendix Chapter 1 and regulated in accordance with this section.
Permits shall be obtained from the San Bernardino County Fire Department and
the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department in accordance with Division 5,
Chapter 2, Section 45.021 of the San Bernardino County Code to:
1. manufacture, possess, store, sell, display or otherwise dispose of
explosive materials at any location;
2. transport explosive materials;
3. use explosive materials;
4. operate a terminal for handling explosive materials; or
5. transport blasting caps or electric blasting caps on the same vehicle
with
explosives.
3301.3.1 Sheriff's Department. In addition to the requirements set forth
in
this chapter, the Sheriffs Department or the Fire Department may, for the safety
and
security of the public, set additional requirements for a permit application. The
Sheriffs Department shall notify the Fire Department when any application has
been
made for an explosives permit for a specific location and purpose. No permit
shall
be issued without contacting the Fire Department having jurisdiction.
3301.3.2 Permit restrictions. The fire code official is authorized to limit
the quantity of explosives, explosive materials, or fireworks permitted at a given
location. No person, possessing a permit for storage of explosives at any place,
shall keep or store an amount greater than authorized in such permit. Only the
kind of explosive specified in such a permit shall be kept or stored.
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3301.3.3 Supervision. The fire code official is authorized to require
operations permitted under the provisions of Section 3301.3 to be supervised at
any time by the fire code official in order to determine compliance with all safety
and fire regulations.
3301.3.4 Notification. Whenever a new explosive material storage or
�.% manufacturing site is established, including a temporary job site, the local law
enforcement agency, fire department, and local emergency planning committee
shall be notified 48 hours in advance, not including Saturdays, Sundays and
holidays, of the type, quantity and location of explosive materials at the site.
3301.3.5 Seizure. The fire code official is authorized to remove or cause
to be removed or disposed of in an approved manner, at the expense of
the owner, explosives, explosive materials or fireworks offered or exposed
for sale, stored, possessed or used in violation of this chapter.
(cc) Section 3308.2 is added to the.,California Fire Code, to read:
3308.2 Permit application. Prior to conducting a fireworks display, a
permit shall be applied for as specified in section 105.6.14.1 of Appendix Chapter
1 from the San Bernardino County Fire Department, permit fees shall be paid,
and plans for the display, inspections of the display site and demonstrations of
the display operations shall be approved. A plan establishing procedures to
follow and actions to be taken in the event that a shell fails to ignite in, or
discharge from, a mortar or fails to function over the fallout area or other
malfunctions shall be provided to the fire code official.
(dd) Chapter 48 Automobile Wrecking Yards is added to the California Fire
Code to read:
Chapter 48
AUTOMOBILE WRECKING YARDS
4801 Scope. Automobile wrecking yards shall be in accordance
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with this chapter.
4802 Permits. For permits to operate automobile wrecking yards, see
Section 105.6.45.
4803 Definitions. The following words and terms shall, for the purposes
of this chapter and as used elsewhere in this code, have the meanings shown
herein. _
MOTOR VEHICLE FLUIDS are liquids that are flammable, combustible or
hazardous materials, such as crankcase fluids, fuel, brake fluids, transmission
fluids, radiator fluids and gear oil. This definition does not include liquids that are
permanently sealed, such as hydraulic fluid within shock absorbers.
4804 Fire Apparatus Access Roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall
be constructed and maintained throughout the site in accordance with Section
503.
4805 Welding and Cutting. Welding and cutting operations shall be in _
accordance with Chapters 26 and 30.
4806 Housekeeping. Combustible rubbish accumulated on the site shall
be collected and stored in approved containers, rooms or vaults of
noncombustible materials. Combustible vegetation, cut or uncut, shall be
removed when determined by the chief to be a fire hazard.
4807 Fire Protection. Offices, storage buildings and vehicles used for
site operations shall each be provided with at least one portable fire extinguisher
with a rating of not less than 4-A:40-BC. When required by the fire code official,
additional portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in specific use areas in
accordance with NFPA10.
4808 Tires. Tires shall be stored in an approved manner in accordance
with Chapter 25.
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4809 Storage, Use and Handling of Motor Vehicle Fluids and
Hazardous Materials. The storage, use and handling of motor vehicle fluids
and hazardous materials, such as those used to operate air bags and electrical
systems, shall be in accordance with Section 2510 and Chapters 22, 27 and 34.
4809.1 Motor Vehicle Fluids. Motor vehicle fluids shall be drained from
salvage vehicles when such fluids are leaking. Storage and handling of motor
vehicle fluids shall be done in an approved manner. Flammable and combustible
liquids shall be stored and handled in accordance with Chapters 27 and 34.
4809.2 Mitigation for Vehicle Fluid Leaks. Supplies or equipment
capable of mitigating leaks from fuel tanks, crankcases, brake systems and
transmissions shall be kept available on site. Single-use plugging, diking and
absorbent materials shall be disposed of as hazardous waste and removed from
the site in a manner approved by federal, state or local requirements.
4809.3 Air Bag Systems. Removed air bag systems shall be handled
and stored in accordance with Chapter 27.
4809.4 Lead-acid Batteries. Lead-acid batteries shall be removed from
salvage vehicles when such batteries are leaking. Lead-acid batteries that have
been removed from vehicles shall be stored in an approved manner.
(ee) Section 101.1 of Appendix Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is
amended, to read:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of San
Bernardino County Fire Department, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
(ff) Section 104.10 of Appendix A of the California Fire Code is amended, to
read:
104.10 Fire investigations. The San Bernardino County Fire
Department, Office of the Fire Marshal shall investigate the cause, origin and
circumstances of any fire, explosion or other hazardous condition. If it appears to
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the fire department investigator that a fire is of suspicious origin, the San
Bernardino County Fire Department shall take charge of all physical evidence
relating to the cause of the fire and shall pursue the investigation to its
conclusion. Fire department investigators shall have the powers of a police
officer in performing their duties under California Penal Code Section 830.37 and
this code. Information that could be related to trade secrets or processes shall
not be made part of the public record except as directed by a court of law.
(gg) Section 104.12 is added to Appendix Chapter 1 of the California Fire
Code, to read:
104.12 Cost Recovery. Services rendered by the San Bernardino
County Fire Department, associated with performing inspections, issuing
citations and violations, conducting any fire investigations and other such
activities pertaining to the enforcement of this code shall, at the discretion of the
Fire Chief, be charged to the responsible parties as specified by a fee schedule
adopted by the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
(hh) Section 105.3.1 of Appendix Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is
amended, to read:
106.3.1 Expiration. An operational permit shall remain in effect until
reissued, renewed, or revoked or for such a period of time as specified in the
permit. Construction permits shall automatically become invalid unless the work
authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if
the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of
180 days after the time the work is commenced. Before such work
recommences, a new permit shall be first obtained and the fee to recommence
work, if any, shall be as specified in a fee schedule adopted by the San
Bernardino County Fire Department for such work, provided no changes have
been made or will be made in the original construction documents for such work,
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and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded
one year. Permits are not transferable and any change in occupancy, operation,
tenancy or ownership shall require that a new permit be issued. Permits that
have been expired for one year,or more are subject to new permit fees as would
be incurred for a new project.
(ii) Section 105.6.3.1 is added to Appendix Chapter 1 of the California Fire
Code, to read:
105.6.3.1 Battery Systems. An operational permit'is required for a
stationary storage battery system as regulated by Section 608 of the Fire Code.
(jj) Section 105.6.14.1 is added to Appendix Chapter 1 of the California Fire
Code, to read:
106.6.14.1 Fireworks Display. An operational permit is required to
conduct a fireworks display before a public audience in accordance with chapter
33 and California Code of Regulations, Title 19.
`J (kk) Section 105.6.15.1 is added to Appendix Chapter 1 of the California Fire
Code, to read:
105.6.15.1 Fixed hood and duct extinguishing systems. An operational
permit is required to utilize commercial cooking appliances, as defined in Section
602, with a fixed hood and duct fire extinguishing system.
(II) Section 105.6.33.1 is added to Appendix Chapter 1 of the California Fire
Code, to read:
105.6.33.1 Pallet Yards. An operational permit is required to store,
manufacture, refurbish or otherwise handle >200 ft3 (5.67 m3) of plastic or wood
pallets on the exterior of any building site, not including modular storage
containers.
(mm) Section 108.1 of Appendix Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is
amended, to read:
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108.1 Board of appeals established. In'order to hear and decide
appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the fire code official
relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be two
appeals boards, namely the Planning Commission and the Building and Safety
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(nn) Sections 108.4 through 108.4.3 are added to Appendix A of the
California Fire Code, to read:
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108.4 Appeal Hearings. Appeals concerning standards concerning
building, construction, electrical, and all fire protection and detection systems
shall be heard by the Building and Safety Board of Appeal. All other appeals
shall be heard by the Planning Commission. Hearings shall be in accordance
with this section.
108.4.1 Request for Hearing. Any person may appeal the Fire
Departments interpretation regarding the provisions of the California Fire Code
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within 15 days after the date such interpretation is rendered, or after enforcement
begins. Unless an imminent hazard to life or property exists, enforcement
involving an appealed interpretation may be suspended until a decision regarding
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the appeal has been reached.
108.4.2 Hearing Procedures. Within 30 days of the acceptance of an
application for an appeal, the County or City having jurisdiction shall set.the
matter for hearing and shall give notice to the appellant, the applicant and to any
other party who-has requested in writing to be so notified. During the hearing,
witnesses may be sworn in and examined and evidence produced, and parties
may be represented by counsel. The appropriate appeals board shall keep a
record of the proceedings of each hearing and shall issue written findings and a
decision within 15 days of the conclusion of the hearing. A written copy of the
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decision shall,be mailed to the parties by first class mail, at such addresses as
they have provided.
108.4.3 Fees and Costs. The Fire Department shall act as staff to the
Appeals Board, and for that purpose may determine and set fees to charge an
appellant to cover the cost of preparation of the record for appeal. A summary of
costs shall be compiled and sent to the appellant after all the appeals
proceedings have been completed. Any refund due the appellant shall.be
returned within 60 days after the summary is sent.
(oo) Section 109.3 of Appendix Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is
amended, to read:
109.3 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this
code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall
erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction
documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used
under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a
fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding one
hundred eighty days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a
violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate
offense.
(pp) Section 111.4 of Appendix Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is
amended, to read:
111.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after
having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is
directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to
violation penalties per Section 109.3.
(qq) Section B105.2 of Appendix B of the California Fire Code is amended, to
read:
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B105.2 Buildings other than one and two family dwellings. The
minimum fireflow and flow duration for buildings other than one- and two- family
dwellings shall be as specified in table B105.1.
Exception. A reduction in required fireflow of up to 50 percent, as
approved, is allowed when the building is provided with an approved automatic
sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. A
reduction in required fire flow of up to 75 percent is allowed for isolated buildings
of Group U occupancy, agricultural uses, or other low hazard uses when
approved by the fire code official. The resulting fire flow shall not be less than
1,500 gallons per minute (5678 Umin) for the prescribed duration as specified in
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Table B105.1
(rr) Section C103.1 of Appendix C of the California Fire Code is amended, to
read:
C103.1 Fire hydrants available. The number of fire hydrants available
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to a complex or subdivision shall not be less than that determined by spacing
requirements specified in Section C105.1 when applied to fire apparatus access
roads rand perimeter public streets from which fire operations could be
conducted.
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(ss) Section C105.1 of Appendix C of the California Fire Code is amended, to
read:
C105.1 Hydrant Spacing. The average spacing between fire hydrants
shall not exceed that specified by the San Bernardino County Fire Department
Standards, specifically, 300 feet (91 m) apart in industrial, commercial and
multifamily development, and 600 feet (183m) apart in all single family
development. Spacing of fire hydrants along public streets shall also be guided
by other County or City public works standards.
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Exception: The fire chief is authorized to accept a deficiency of up to 10
percent where existing fire hydrants provide all or a portion of the required fire
hydrant service. Regardless of the average spacing, fire hydrants shall be
located such that all points on streets and access roads adjacent to a building
are within half the required spacing distances specified above.
(tt) Table C105.1 of Appendix C of the California Fire Code is deleted in its
entirety.
15.08.60 Penalty.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, or corporation
to violate any provision or fail to comply with any of the requirements of this
Chapter or the California Fire Code hereby adopted.
(b) Each such person, firm or corporation shall be deemed guilty of a
separate misdemeanor offense upon each day during any part of which any
violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter is committed, continued,
permitted or maintained by such person, firm or corporation.
15.08.70 Fees.
Fee schedules for any permits, licenses, inspections, plan checks or other
related work or services provided by the Fire Department in the application of this
Chapter shall be as established by action of the County Board of Supervisors, as
the same may be amended from time to time. Reasonable fees, not to exceed
actual costs, may be collected by the Fire Department for fire protection planning
and fire prevention services included in this Chapter.
15.08.80 Validity Clause.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Chapter is, for
any reason, held to be unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
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decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Chapter.
The City Council hereby declares that it-would have adopted this Chapter, and
each section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase thereof, irrespective of
the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or
phrases be declared unconstitutional.
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SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days from the date of adoption.
SECTION 4. First read at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City held !
on the 22"d day of January, 2008, and finally adopted and ordered posted at a
regular meeting of said City Council on the 12th day of February, 2008.
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Mayor of the City of Grand Terrace
and of the City Council thereof.
Attest:
Brenda Mesa, City Clerk
I, Brenda Mesa, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, California, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced and adopted at a f
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace held on the 22"d
day of January, 2008, by the following vote:
AYES: '
NOES:
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Brenda Mesa, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
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John Harper, City Attorney
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Community Services Department
Staff Report
MEETING DATE: January 22,2008
SUBJECT: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH
PROBOLSKY RESEARCH FOR A COMMUNITY SATISFACTION
SURVEY
FUNDING AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED:
BACKGROUND and DISCUSSION:
The last time the City conducted any formal survey of the residents was in 1995. At that
time, the Planning Department conducted a survey in relation to the City's General Plan.
The survey was conducted via mailing letters to every 6th residence regarding their
opinions on the direction of planning in the City of Grand Terrace.
�} Recently, Council Members have expressed interest in conducting a similar survey with
the main focus on overall community satisfaction. Additionally, he City believes that it
is important to periodically collect statistical, scientific data that represents the overall
community, which will allow for measuring the success of the City of Grand Terrace in
servicing its community members. The proposed survey questions (see Attachment"A")
will provide information as to how Grand Terrace community members feel about the
overall performance of various City departments, services, and key issues facing our city.
The City received two proposals for the Community Satisfaction Survey project. The
first was from FMM&A, a Santa Monica based research firm that recently worked for the
City of Moreno Valley. FMM&A's proposed cost ranged from $19,150 to $21,500.
The second proposal was from Probolsky Research at $15,900.
Staff is recommending contracting with Probolsky Research(see Attachment`B").
The methodology proposed by Probolsky Research for this survey includes gathering
input from community members via telephone poll, which is query-based. A total of 25
questions will be asked including open-ended and follow-up questions, which is a
trademark to the Probalsky& Associates firm. As proposed, the survey will reach a total
of 300 Grand Terrace community members, yielding a margin of error at+/-5.8%.
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO.8jA
Probolsky Research has worked with various government agencies in conducting similar
surveys soliciting community member opinions including the City of Colton, the City of
Diamond Bar, the City of Santa Ana, the Orange County Sanitation District, the City of
Pomona, and the City of Garden Grove.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended:
• City of Grand Terrace to contract(Attachment"B") with Probolsky Research for
$15,900.
• Conduct the attached survey(Attachment"A") as the results will yield valuable
data in maintaining and improving service levels as well as feedback on key
projects and direction for the City of Grand Terrace.
• Fund the project from the un-appropriated General Fund balance.
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Attachme_nt A
rroject: Vrand Terrace - Community Survey
Hello, may I speak with ? [IF NOT AVAILABLE-SCHEDULE CALLBACK]
This is with the Western States Policy Research Center a regional opinion research
organization. We are conducting a survey about issues facing the Grand Terrace community. Your
opinion is important.
1. What is the most important issue facing your community today?
[PROBE HEAVILY, CAPTURE AND CODE]: U
2. Are things in Grand Terrace generally on the right track or on the wrong track?
1. Right track
2. Wrong track
3. Unsure
4. Refused
3. What is your number one source for news and information about the City of Grand Terrace?
[ROTATE]
1'. Blue Mountain Outlook %
2. Cable Channel 3
3. City of Grand Terrace web site
4. Community Info Board (located in City Hall)
5. Grand Terrace City News
6. Press Enterprise
7. San Bernardino Sun
8. Other: [DO NOT READ]
9. Friends and neighbors
10. Unsure [DO NOT READ]
11. Refused [DO NOT READ]
12. Other: [DO NOT READ]
4. Thinking about the overall job that the Grand Terrance City Council is doing, would you say
that they are doing an excellent, good, fair or poor job?
1. Excellent
2. Good 0/0
3. Fair
4. Poor
5. Unsure [DO NOT READ]
6. Refused [DO NOT READ]
5. Thinking about the overall job that the Grand Terrance City Council is doing spending your tax
dollars, would you say that they are doing an excellent, good, fair or poor job?
1. Excellent %
2. Good
3. Fair
4. Poor
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5. Unsure [DO NOT READ]
6. Refused [DO NOT READ]
6. How often do you or any member of your household visit the Grand Terrace Branch Library?
1. More than ten times a year
2. Six to ten times a year
3. Three to five times a year
4. Once or twice a year
5. Never
6. Unsure [DO NOT READ]
7. Refused [DO NOT READ]
[IF ANSWERED 1, 2, 3 OR 4 TO Q6]
7. Thinking about the overall job that the Grand Terrace Library Branch is doing, would you say
that they are doing an excellent, good, fair or poor job? ;
1. Excellent 0/0 `
2. Good
3. Fair
4. Poor
5. Unsure [DO NOT READ]
6. Refused [DO NOT READ]
8. How often do you or any member of your household visit a Grand Terrace city park?
1. More than ten times a year
2. Six to ten times a year
3. Three to five times a year '
4. Once or twice a year
5. Never
6. Unsure [DO NOT READ]
7. Refused [DO NOT READ]
[IF ANSWERED 1, 2, 3 OR 4 TO Q8]
9. Thinking about the overall job that the city of Grand Terrace does in maintaining city parks,
would you say that they are doing an excellent, good, fair or poor job?
1. Excellent
2. Good
3. Fair
4. Poor
5. Unsure [DO NOT READ]
6. Refused [DO NOT READ]
10.Would you say the equipment at Grand Terrace parks is maintained well or does the city, need
to work on maintaining equipment better?
1. Park equipment is maintained well0/0
2. City needs to work on maintaining equipment better
3. Unsure [DO NOT READ]
4. Refused [DO NOT READ]
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1 1.Now I am going to read some issues of concern to some people. Please listen the list of
issues and tell me which if any of them are a problem in your,neighborhood, choose as many
as you'd like?
[PRESS FOR SOMEWHAT OR STRONGLY]
[RANDOMIZE]
1. Boat and RV parking on neighborhood streets
2. Graffiti 0/0
3. Fixing Neighborhood streets
4. Crime
5. Neighborhood Traffic Speeds
6. Uneven sidewalks
7. Inoperable cars
1 8. Property upkeep
9. Trees that need to be trimmed
10. Fireworks
11. Gangs
12. Refused [DO NOT READ]
12.Do you support or oppose the city's newly installed red light cameras?
[PRESS FOR SOMEWHAT OR STRONGLY]
1. Strongly support %°
2. Somewhat support
3. Somewhat oppose
4. Strongly oppose
5. Unsure [DO NOT READ]
F 6. Refused [DO NOT READ]
13.Do you support or oppose a new high school being built in Grand Terrace?
[PRESS FOR SOMEWHAT OR STRONGLY]
1. Strongly support
2. Somewhat support
3. Somewhat oppose
4. Strongly oppose
5. Unsure [DO NOT READ]
6. Refused [DO NOT READ]
The city of Grand Terrace in partnership with Corporation for Better Housing is developing a new
6500 square-foot senior center and 120 apartments know as Blue Mountain Senior Villas along with a
3-acre passive park all located on Grand Terrace Road just east of Mount Vernon Avenue. Before
development began, the site consisted of 6-acres of dirt for many years and could have been
developed for market-rate housing but the council re-zoned the property to allow for higher density
and affordable homes for seniors 65 and over, most of home will have very limited incomes.
Completion is expected in late 2008.
14.Do you support or oppose the new senior center, Blue Mountain Senior Villas and park?
[PRESS FOR SOMEWHAT OR STRONGLY]
1. Strongly support
2. Somewhat support
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3. Somewhat oppose
4. Strongly oppose
5. Unsure [DO NOT READ]
6. Refused [DO NOT READ]
AES Highgrove LLC is proposing to remove the existing power plant that was deactived in 2001 and
build a natural-gas fired peaker power plant further back on the ten acre property on Taylor Road and
Main Street in Grand Terrace. The plant would operate only when peak electrical demand requires
additional capacity.
15.Do you support or oppose the AES Highgrove LLC power plant?
[PRESS FOR SOMEWHAT OR STRONGLY]
1. Strongly support %
2. Somewhat support
3. Somewhat oppose
4. Strongly oppose
5. Unsure [DO NOT READ]
6. Refused [DO NOT READ]
16.In general where do you go when you want to have dinner at a sit-down restaurant or clothes
shopping or to the movies?
[ROTATE]
1. Hospitality Lane
2. Redlands
3. Victoria Gardens
4. Somewhere else: (please specify)
5. Unsure [DO NOT READ]
6. Refused [DO NOT READ]
17.Why do you eat and shop there, what about [CHOICE FROM Q16] attracts you there?
[PROBE HEAVILY, CAPTURE AND CODE]:
18.If you could choose any retail store to come to Grand Terrace, what would it be?
[PROBE HEAVILY, CAPTURE AND CODE]:
19.If more retail stores were to be developed in Grand Terrace would you prefer to shop in Grand
Terrace rather than outside the city?
1. Yes %
2. No
3. Unsure [DO NOT READ]
4. Refused [DO NOT READ]
Eminent domain is the practice by government of taking private property without the owner's consent.
In California the law requires government agencies to compensate the property owner for the market
value of the property prior to the taking. The Grand Terrace Redevelopment Agency is prohibited
from using Eminent Domain on residentially zone properties.
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purpose. In the future, would you support or oppose the City using eminent domain for the
following purposes?
[PRESS FOR SOMEWHAT OR STRONGLY IF OPPOSE]
1. Support..-to acquire land for public roads or roadway improvements
2. Support...to acquire land for public parks or park improvements
3. Support...to acquire land for a new privately owned retail center or
commercial center or expansion of an existing privately owned retail or
commercial center on commercially zoned land
4. Somewhat oppose
5. Strongly oppose
6. Unsure [DO NOT READ]
7. Refused [DO NOT READ]
And now just a few questions for demographic purposes only.
21.Do you own or rent your home?
[PRESS FOR TYPE]
1. Own home
2. Own condo or townhome 0/0
3. Own mobile home
4. Rent home
5. Rent condo or townhome
6. Rent mobile home
7. Refused [DO NOT READ]
22.Do you have any children or grand children that participate in Grand Terrace sports leagues
such as soccer, little league or basketball?
1. Yes o/a
2. No
3 Refused [DO NOT READ]
23.Are there any children in your household that are presently or will be of high school age within
the next five years?
1. Yes
2. No
3 Refused [DO NOT READ]
24.Which category best describes your ethnic background?
1. White/Caucasian
2. Black
3. Asian
4. Latino/Hispanic
5. American Indian
6. Other
7. Refused [DO NOT READ]
25.Which category best describes your household's income?
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1. Under $20,000 %
2. $20,000 - $35,000
3. $35,000 - $50,000
4. $50,000— 75,000
5. $75,000 - $100,000
6. Over $100,000
7. Refused [DO NOT READ]
Thank you for your time. Have a great (day/evening).
CROSS TABULATIONS:
Gender (from sample)
1. Male
2. Female
Party (from sample)
1. Democratic %
2. Republican
3. Decline to state
4. Other
Age group (from sample)
1. 18-34 %
2. 35-54
3. 55-64
4. 65 and older
Geographic (from sample)
1. TBD
2. TBD
3. TBD
Vote propensity (from sample)
1. 5 out of5 %
2. 4 out of5
3. 3 out of5
4. 2 out of5
5. 1 out of 5
6. 100% not having had the chance
7. New registrant
Type of voter (from sample)
1. Permanent vote-by-mail
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2. Election Day voter
Do you own or rent your home?
1. Own home %
2. Own condo or townhome
3. Own mobile home
4. Rent home
5. Rent condo or townhome
6. Rent mobile home
7. Refused
Are there any children under 18 living in your home?
1. Yes
2. No
3 Refused
Registration date?
1. Less than a year %
2. Up to 5 years
3. Up to 10 years
4. Up to 20 years
5. More than 25 years
7. Refused
Which category best describes your ethnic background?
1. White/Caucasian
l-- 2. Black
3. Asian
4. Latino/Hispanic
5. American Indian
6. Other
7. Refused
Which category best describes your household's income?
1. Under$20,000 %
2. $20,000 - $35,000
3. $35,000 - $50,000
4. $50,000 - 75,000
5. $75,000 - $100,000
6. Over $100,000
7. Refused
UNIVERSE: Among all voters in the city
COMPLETES: 300
MARGIN OF ERROR: +/-5.8%
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23276 South Ponte Drive Suite 206 Laguna Hills CA 92653
Telephone 949 855 6400 Fax 949 855 6405
December 21, 2007
Mr. Steve Berry
Assistant City Manager
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
22795 Barton Road
Grand Terrace CA 92313
SUBJECT: Community Survey
Mr. Berry:
Thank you for the opportunity to offer our research services and strategic
counsel to your city.
Probolsky Research LLC is well-qualified to assist the City of Grand
Terrace with understanding the sentiments of city residents regarding their
overall perceptions of city government and services provided by the city. We
have extensive research experience on behalf of local government agencies,
including numerous cities.
Our firm is among a small group of research organizations that have an
extensive public-sector practice, including cities and special districts. This
experience allows us to provide a unique perspective based on the concerns of
local government.
Our role is to test, to analyze, advise.
Throughout our work on behalf of the city, we will remain available for in-
person meetings and conference calls as requested. We do not charge for travel
or travel-related expenses.
Research results are kept in the strictest of confidence and released only
to designated parties and, then, only in formats approved in advance by the city.
We are available to write customized reports such as briefing memoranda and
public testimony, as well as give media interviews when so directed by the client.
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Probolsky Research LLC firmly believes that research must be conducted
in the preferred language of the respondents, which is why at the outset of any
research project, we prioritize a discussion of multi-lingual survey instruments
and interviewers. We do not charge extra for these services since we believe it
is critical to obtaining accurate, reliable results.
Please review the enclosed proposal and call with any questions.
Sincerely,
Adam D. Probolsky
Chairman & CEO
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METHODOLOGY
The telephone poll would be conducted on a city-wide basis. Results
would be provided based upon numerous demographic categories such as but
not limited to age, gender, ethnic background, preferred language, party
registration, type of home and geographic location within the city.
Our methodology is query-based, and open-ended questions figure
prominently in our polls—follow-up questions asking why, and asking the same
question again in a more familiar tone. It has become a firm trademark of sorts.
( Therefore, we require that open-ended questions be part of any survey
—f instrument and never charge extra for them.
The number of respondents is important for several reasons, key among
them is that the more respondents we survey, the more reliable the results
become among segments of the city. A sample size of three hundred (300)
respondents is a fine number and allows for the ability to break down results into
many different components while yielding reliable, statistically valuable results.
The cost of survey research is based largely on the overall length of the
survey instrument—the time it takes to complete a survey. The major
contributing factors to the length include number of questions and number of
respondents. The more questions, the deeper we can query respondents to
understand not just the how, but also the why. This deeper understanding
provides special insight into the motivations behind the actions of the residents
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FIRM BACKGROUND
Probolsky Research LLC specializes in opinion research.
Probolsky Research LLC services include telephone surveys; field studies;
mail surveys; executive-level, one-on-one interviews; focus groups; and ridership
surveys.
Our clients include government agencies, corporations, associations,
political action committees, media organizations, political parties and candidates.
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Principal Adam D. Probolsky works directly with our clients to develop
comprehensive survey instruments and to provide analysis of the results, as well
as to advise on strategy and implementation.
While each project is unique, the general process usually follows this
tested path: work with the client and the consultants to develop the ideal survey
instrument and methodology; field the survey and provide a thorough analysis of
the results, including a strategic memorandum, talking points, presentation
graphics, strategy and message development, presentations to client and others,
as directed by the client.
ADAM D. PROBOLSKY—CHAIRMAN & CEO/POLLSTER
Mr. Probolsky is chairman and CEO of Probolsky Research LLC. He is a
pollster with over fifteen years of experience.
Since Probolsky Research LLC opened its doors in 1992, Mr. Probolsky
has conducted hundreds of opinion research studies throughout the United
States and Canada. He has consulted on local, county, and statewide
initiatives. Additionally, Mr. Probolsky has consulting experience on hundreds of
public-policy and legislative projects.
Mr. Probolsky is a planning commissioner for the city of Irvine and past
finance commissioner. Mr. Probolsky serves on the County of Orange Waste
Management Commission. Also, Mr. Probolsky volunteers as a spokesperson
for the Orange County Sheriffs Department.
Mr. Probolsky is also a member of the Board of Governors of the Irvine
Valley College Foundation and a past chairman of the.foundation board.
ALLISON THOMAS —ASSISTANT TO MR. PROBOLSKY
Ms. Thomas has over a decade of experience in public affairs and
government relations and coordinates our firm's work for our clients.
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EXPERIENCE.PROVIDING SIMILAR SERVICES
CITY OF COLTON, CALIFORNIA—ANNEXATION AND REVENUES SURVEY
The City of Colton has plans to annex small county islands surrounding the city.
Our survey determined resident attitudes about the proposed annexation as well
as concern over the imposition of Colton's Utility User Tax on the newly annexed
communities.
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA— COMMUNITY SURVEY
The City of Diamond Bar is a bedroom community in need of residential serving
retail and entertainment venues for its residents. Our survey research which was
conducted in three languages, determined the amenities most desired by the
residents as well as how the residents would like to see new tax revenues spent.
CITY OF SANTA ANA— STREET MAINTENANCE TAX SURVEY
Working with the Pacific West Realtors Association and the Orange County
Apartment Association, our firm successfully defeated a new tax the.city had
proposed. The city has since hired our firm to poll on subsequent efforts to
increase revenues through a street maintenance and lighting tax.
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT—WASTE WATER TREATMENT
AND URBAN RUNOFF RATEPAYER SURVEY
Sewers and bacteria at our beaches are not easy issues to discuss with voters.
However, assessing voter opinions on these important issues was our task. This
survey included testing voter support for various potential new rates and other
revenue raising methods. Covering residents in more than half the geographic
area of Orange County, we surveyed a total of 1,500 voters.
CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA—UTILITY USER TAX INITIATIVE SURVEY
The City of Pomona was facing a significant challenge: two ballot measures
threatened to eliminate more than 25% of the city's annual general fund budget.
Probolsky Research was hired to conduct a voter survey that would gauge voter
opinions of city services and report on support for the ballot initiatives. Utilizing
our research, and working with other consultants, we successfully educated the
public and the initiatives failed.
CITY OF GARDEN GROVE, CALIFORNIA—TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
(TOT) SURVEY
Garden Grove is a progressive city with entrepreneurial leadership. Under this
leadership, several new hotels have been developed in the city. Working with
these new hotels, the city council placed a TOT increase on the ballot. Probolsky
Research was engaged to poll voters and advise on strategy. The tax passed.
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Partial Client.List
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GOVERNMENT AGENCIES CORPORATE CLIENTS
City of Brisbane AT&T
City of Colton
Calpine Corporation
City of Diamond Bar Waste Management
City of Fontana Union Pacific Railroad Company
City of Garden Grove CH2MHILL
Huntington Beach Union H. S. District
Lucent Technologies
City of Irvine Axciom
Irvine Ranch Water District Cap Gemini/Ernst&Young
Joshua Basin Water District Emergency Preemption Systems
Jurupa Community Services District
First Franklin Financial Corp.
County of Orange Manor Care Health Services
Orange County Sanitation District Sunrise Assisted Living i
Orange County Transportation Authority L.A. Chemical
Orange County Water District
P& D Environmental Services --
City of Pomona
CTE Engineers J
City of Upland Rural/Metro Corporation
City of Santa Ana
Fidelity National Financial
City of Sierra Madre Clinica Medica Familiar
Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority
California Quartet
Victor Valley Water District Prescott Properties
City of Yorba Linda Accupo_ll
ASSOCIATIONS
Brookfield Homes
American Associations of Health Plans j
The Irvine Company
Apartment Association of Orange County
TOD Properties, LLC '
Building Industry Assoc. of San Diego,
Riverside, Baldy View, Southern California Infinity of Mission Viejo
California Association of Realtors John Laing Homes
Garden Grove Police Officers Association DR Horton
O. C. Professional Firefighters Association Wal-Mart
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PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE
Probolsky Research LLC is able to accommodate virtually any schedule required.
The following is an outline of a sample schedule that can easily be modified:
Probolsky Research LLC selected DAY 1
Meeting or conference call DAY 2 - 3
Probolsky prepares draft survey devise DAY 3-4
Review and comments on survey instrument DAY 4-6
Final script approved DAY 6
Survey in the field DAY 7- 12
`-' Preliminary results delivered DAY 13
Survey results tabulated, analyzed DAY 13- 14
Report written and presentation created DAY 15- 16
Final report presented DAY 17
On going consultation with staff DAY 18+
Should the City be available to and desire to move quicker, we could condense
this process down to as few as 5 to 7 days.
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COST PROPOSAL
Based on the information you provided and our knowledge of the City of Gran
Terrance, we have outlined the following cost proposal.
QUESTIONS RESPONDENTS MARGIN OF ERROR COST
25 300 +/-5.8% f
$15,900
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