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CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
City Council
AGENDA ● October 8, 2024
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
Grand Terrace Civic Center ● 22795 Barton Road
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
The public is encouraged to address the City Council on any matter posted on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction. If you wish to address the City Council, please complete a Request to Speak card located at the front entrance and provide it to the City Clerk. Speakers will be called upon by the Mayor at the appropriate time and each person is allowed three (3) minutes speaking time.
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The City wants you to know that you can also submit your comments by email to [email protected]. To give the City Clerk adequate time to print out your comments for consideration at the meeting, please submit your written comments prior to 5:00 p.m.; or if you are unable to email, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (909) 954-5207 by 5:00 p.m.
If you wish to have your comments read to the City Council during the appropriate Public Comment period, please indicate in the Subject Line “FOR PUBLIC COMMENT” and list the item number you wish to comment on. Comments that you want read to the City Council will be subject to the three (3) minute time limitation (approximately 350 words).
Pursuant to the provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future City Council meeting.
PLEASE NOTE: Copies of staff reports and supporting documentation pertaining to each item on this agenda are available for public viewing and inspection at City Hall, 1st Floor Lobby Area and 2nd Floor Reception Area during regular business hours and on the City’s website www.grandterrace-ca.gov. For further information regarding agenda items, please contact the office of the City Clerk at (909) 954-5207, or via e-mail at [email protected].
Any documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office at City Hall located at 22795 Barton Road during normal business hours. In addition, such documents will be posted on the City’s website at www.grandterrace-ca.gov.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office, (909) 954-5207 at least 48 hours prior to the advertised starting time of the meeting. This will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. Later requests will be accommodated to the extent feasible [28 CFR 34.102.104 ADA Title II].
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Call to Order
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
AB 2449 Disclosures
Remote participation by a member of the legislative body for just cause or emergency circumstances.
Roll Call
A. REORDERING OF, ADDITIONS TO, OR REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE AGENDA B. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the opportunity for members of the public to comment on any items not appearing on the regular agenda. Because of restrictions contained in California Law, the City Council may not discuss or act on any item not on the agenda, but may briefly respond to statements made or ask a question for clarification. The Mayor may also request a brief response from staff to questions raised during public comment or may request a matter be agendized for a future meeting.
C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Certificate of Recognition - Friends of Blue Mountain
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial. They will be acted upon by the City 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.
1) Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - September 10, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION:
DEPARTMENT: City Clerk
2) Approval of the July-2024 Check Register in the Amount of $1,204,865.29 DEPARTMENT: Finance
3) Approval of the August-2024 Check Register in the Amount of $463,591.05 DEPARTMENT: Finance
4) An Amendment To The Agreement Between The City Of Grand Terrace And Michael Baker International (MBI) - Housing Element Consultant Services For The 2021-2029 Planning Period To Prepare A Second Draft Housing Element Addressing State Comment Letter Dated July 29, 2024.
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DEPARTMENT: Planning & Development Services
5) CPNA Update
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
6) Amendment to the Personnel Rules & Regulations and the Statement of Benefits DEPARTMENT: City Manager
7) Cancellation of City Council Meetings Scheduled for November 26, 2024 and December 24, 2024
DEPARTMENT: City Manager
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8) Update to Facility Use Fees
RECOMMENDATION: Adoption of the revised Facility Use Agreement fee structure to establish clear guidelines for facility users, ensure the City recovers its costs, and maintain accessibility for local non-profits, community groups, and sports-related organizations.
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
9) Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 360 to Repeal Various Chapters of the City of Grand Terrace Municipal Code.
RECOMMENDATION: Direct the City Attorney to read by title only, waive reading of, and introduce “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CHAPTER 2.20 (COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY), CHAPTER 2.28 (EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION), AND CHAPTER 2.40 (TRAINING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL); CHAPTER 6.16 (HOGS), CHAPTER 6.24 (LIVESTOCK), CHAPTER 6.12 (APIARIES), CHAPTER 6.20 (COMMERCIAL KENNELS), AND CHAPTER 6.28 (RIDING ACADEMIES) OF TITLE 6 (ANIMALS); CHAPTER 8.16 (AIRCRAFT TAKEOFF AND LANDINGS), CHAPTER 8.24 (AMBULANCES), AND CHAPTER 8.72 (ABANDONED ORCHARDS) OF TITLE 8 (HEALTH AND SAFETY); AND CHAPTER 9.26 (SYNTHETIC DRUGS - SALE AND USE PROHIBITED) OF TITLE 9 (PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE), OF THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL
CODE TO STREAMLINE THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND REMOVE PROVISIONS NO
LONGER NECESSARY
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney
10) Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 361 to Add Section 9.05.040 (Seizure of evidence) and Section 9.05.050 (Impoundment) to the Grand Terrace Municipal Code RECOMMENDATION: Direct the City Attorney to read by title only, waive reading of, and introduce “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND Tuesday, October 8, 2024 4
TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 9.05.040 (SEIZURE OF EVIDENCE) AND SECTION 9.05.050 (IMPOUNDMENT) TO THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE
TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS FOR VIOLATION OF
SIDEWALK VENDOR REGULATIONS IN ORDER TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE.”
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney
11) Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 363 to Add Chapter 9.36 of Title 9 to the Grand Terrace Municipal Code
RECOMMENDATION: Direct the City Attorney to read by title only, waive reading of, and introduce “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 9.36 OF TITLE 9 TO THE
GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT ANY UNSANCTIONED
GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED RELOCATION OF UNHOUSED PERSONS TO THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE.”
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney
12) Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 362 to Add Chapter 9.32 of Title 9 to the Grand Terrace Municipal Code
RECOMMENDATION: Direct the City Attorney to read by title only, waive reading of, and introduce “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 9.32 OF TITLE 9 TO THE
GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT UNLAWFUL CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY.”
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13) Community Benefit Fund Application Amendment
RECOMMENDATION: That a condition be added to the Community Benefit Fund Application outlining that a recipient entity ensures that the event primarily serves a secular purpose and any additional direction the City Council deems appropriate.
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney
G. NEW BUSINESS
14) CBF - Church of Fire in Christ
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Community Benefit Fund grant application from the Church of Fire in Christ in the amount of $2,000.00 for the youth retreat DEPARTMENT: Finance
H. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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At this time, the City Council may propose items for discussion and/or action at a future duly agendized City Council meeting. A consensus of a majority of the quorum is required to place an item on a future agenda.
I. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Michelle Sabino
Council Member Kenneth J. Henderson
Council Member Jeff Allen
Mayor Pro Tempore Doug Wilson
Mayor Bill Hussey
J. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
K. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54954.5(c), 54956.9 (d)(1)) Name of case: Advocates of the Environment v. City of Grand Terrace, San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2423305 L. ADJOURN
The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on November 12, at 6:00 PM. Any request to have an item placed on a future agenda must be made in writing and submitted to the City Clerk’s office.