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CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
City Council
AGENDA ● November 12, 2024
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
Grand Terrace Civic Center ● 22795 Barton Road
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
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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 - 1. Partnership with GRID Alternatives for the City of Grand Terrace and 2. Conceptual Design for Donated Property
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 - October 8, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION:
DEPARTMENT: City Clerk
2) Approval of the September-2024 Check Register in the Amount of $660,078.11 DEPARTMENT: Finance
3) Update to Facility Use Fees: 2nd Reading
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
4) Discontinue the use of Zoom for City Council and Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board meetings
DEPARTMENT: City Clerk
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5) Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 360 to Repeal Various Chapters of the City of Grand Terrace Municipal Code
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney
6) Second Reading and Adoption 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 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
7) Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 362 to Add Chapter 9.32 of Title 9 to the Grand Terrace Municipal Code Relating to Unlawful Camping and Storage of Personal Property
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
8) Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 363 to Add Chapter 9.36 of Title 9 to the Grand Terrace Municipal Code Relating to Unsanctioned Government-Sponsored Relocation of Unhoused Persons to the City of Grand Terrace DEPARTMENT: City Attorney
9) Approval of the Change of Regular Meeting Time for the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee
DEPARTMENT: City Clerk
10) Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Symbium DEPARTMENT: Building & Safety
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11) Ordinance 12.28 Street and Parkway Trees Revisions: First Read RECOMMENDATION: Read by title only and waive further reading and introduce an ordinance amending Title 12 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code by repealing and
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replacing Chapter 12.28 (Street and Parkway Trees) in its entirety.
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G. NEW BUSINESS
12) Establishment and Implementation of a Legislative Advocacy and Grant Acquisition Program
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the establishment and implementation of the proposed Legislative Advocacy and Grant Acquisition Program.
DEPARTMENT: City Manager
H. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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
1) 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; and 2)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION/INITIATION OF LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54954.5, 54956.9(d)(4)) L. ADJOURN
The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on December 10, 2024, 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.
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
City Council
MINUTES ● October 8, 2024
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
Grand Terrace Civic Center ● 22795 Barton Road
Call to Order
Mayor Bill Hussey convened the Regular Meeting of the City Council for Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 6:00 PM.
Invocation
The Invocation was given by Pastor Jason Olvera from Living Word Church.
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Michelle Sabinos' daughter, Emma Sabino representing home schooled children.
AB 2449 Disclosures
None.
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Jeff Allen
Mayor Bill Hussey
Council Member Kenneth Henderson
Mayor Pro Tem Doug Wilson
Council Member Michelle Sabino
Excused: City Clerk, Debra L. Thomas
A. REORDERING OF, ADDITIONS TO, OR REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE AGENDA
None.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT
Shad Boal, Grand Terrace Resident, shared collected information and suggestions on behalf of residents he has spoken to regarding the type of events and programs they would like to see in the city.
Clinton Bozner, Grand Terrace resident, voiced his concerns regarding a speedlimit reader that was placed near his home.
Cindi Bidney, Grand Terrace resident, expressed her concerns regarding the housing element.
Bobbi Forbes, Grand Terrace resident, expressed her concerns regarding the placement of speed-limit readers throughout the City, as well as concerns regarding residents believed to be of the JC Wallace house.
C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Hussey and members of Council presented Denis Kidd and the Friends of Blue Mountain Board of Directors with a Certificate of Appreciation for their land donation to the City of Grand Terrace.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Kenneth J. Henderson pulled Agenda item Nos. 2 & 4 for discussion.
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Council Member Sabino
NAYS: None
1) Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - September 10, 2024. 2) Approval of the July-2024 Check Register in the Amount of $1,204,865.29 Consent item pulled for discussion.
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Council Member Henderson
SECONDER: Council Member Sabino
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Council Member Sabino
NAYS: None
3) Approval of the August-2024 Check Register in the Amount of $463,591.05 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.
Consent item pulled for discussion.
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Council Member Henderson
SECONDER: Council Member Sabino
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Council Member Sabino
NAYS: None
5) CPNA Update
6) Amendment to the Personnel Rules & Regulations and the Statement of Benefits
7) Cancellation of City Council Meetings Scheduled for November 26, 2024 and December 24, 2024
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8) Update to Facility Use Fees
Shanita Tillman, Senior Management Analyst, presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation for this item.
Mayor Hussey opened the public hearing item at 7:02 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor Hussey closed the public hearing item at 7:02 p.m.
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.
RESULT: APROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Council Member Henderson
SECONDER: Council Member Sabino
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Council Member Sabino
NAYS: None
9) Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 360 to Repeal Various Chapters of the City of Grand Terrace Municipal Code.
Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation for this item.
Mayor Hussey opened the public hearing item at 7:10 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor Hussey closed the public hearing item at 7:10 p.m.
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
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Council Member Sabino
NAYS: None
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
Ji hea Oh, Associate Attorney, presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation for this item.
Mayor Hussey opened the public hearing item at 7:27 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor Hussey closed the public hearing item at 7:27 p.m.
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, 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.”
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: Council Member Henderson
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Council Member Sabino
NAYS: None
11) Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 363 to Add Chapter 9.36 of Title 9 to the Grand Terrace Municipal Code
Ji hea Oh, Associate Attorney, presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation for this item.
Mayor Hussey opened the public hearing item at 7:41 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor Hussey closed the public hearing item at 7:41 p.m.
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.”
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Council Member Allen
SECONDER: Mayor Hussey
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Council Member Sabino
NAYS: None
12) Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 362 to Add Chapter 9.32 of Title 9 to the Grand Terrace Municipal Code
Ji hea Oh, Associate Attorney, presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation for this item.
Mayor Hussey opened the public hearing item at 8:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Bobbie Forbes, Grand Terrace resident, stated that this ordinance is difficult to comprehend and would be difficult to enforce.
Mayor Hussey closed the public hearing item at 8:04 p.m.
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.”
RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS
MOVER: Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
SECONDER: Council Member Allen
AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Hussey, Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Council Member Sabino
NAYS: None
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13) Community Benefit Fund Application Amendment
Adrian Guerra, City Attorney, presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation for this item.
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.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Christy Boal, Grand Terrace resident, has some questions that she will address with the City Manager at a later time.
Anna Summers, Grand Terrace resident, expressed her concerns regarding the Community Benefit Fund Application Amendment.
Jason Olvera, expressed his concerns regarding the Community Benefit Fund Application Amendment.
Mayor Hussey moved with a second by Council Member Michelle Sabino to continue utilizing the Community Benefit Fund Application as is with no amendments.
RESULT: ADOPTED [3 TO 2]
MOVER: Mayor Hussey
SECONDER: Council Member Sabino
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Council Member Sabino NAYS: Council Member Allen, Council Member Henderson
G. NEW BUSINESS
14) CBF - Church of Fire in Christ
Christine Clayton, Finance Director presented the item.
APPROVE THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND GRANT APPLICATION FROM THE CHURCH OF FIRE IN CHRIST IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000 FOR THEIR YOUTH RETREAT.
RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Council Member Henderson
SECONDER: Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
AYES: Mayor Hussey, Council Member Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Council Member Sabino
ABSTAIN: Council Member Jeff Allen
NAYS: None
H. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
I. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Michelle Sabino attended the following:
• 9/14/2024 - R&M Photography Ribbon Cutting
• 9/15/2024 - Vegan Popup
• 9/18/2024 - State of the County
Council Member Kenneth J. Henderson attended the following:
• 9/14/2024 - R&M Photography Ribbon Cutting
Council Member Jeff Allen attended the following:
• 9/14/2024 - R&M Photography Ribbon Cutting
• 9/17/2024 - Cal Cities Luncheon
• 9/18/2024 - State of the County Meeting
• 9/19/2024 -12th Annual Veterans Mental Health Summit
• 9/19/2024 - Machado Family Giving Event at City Hall every 3rd Thursday of the month at 9am
• 9/28/2024 - Lions Club October Fest & Annual Country Club • 10/2/2024 - Regional Steering Committee Meeting
• 10/4/2024 - Southern California Edison Leaders Roundtable • 10/7/2024 - Interagency Council on Homelessness Meeting Mayor Pro Tem Doug Wilson attended the following:
• 9/11/2024 - Chamber of Commerce Meeting
• 9/11/2024 - PNC Bank Business of the Month
• 9/12/2024 - Omnitrans Orientation
• 9/14/2024 - R&M Photography Ribbon Cutting
• 9/18/2024 - State of the County
• 9/28/2024 - Annual Country Fair
• 10/2/2024 - Omnitrans Meeting
• 10/2/2024 - San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Mayor Bill Hussey announced the following:
• Thanked Frank Navarro, Mayor of Colton, for the recent homeless camp clean up on 9/5/2024.
• 10/9/2024 - Chamber of Commerce Meeting
• 10/9/2024 - Business of the Month - Mazzullis'
J. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Konrad Bolowich announced the following:
• Lieutenant Bryan Lane will be going on medical retirement, he will no longer be our chief of police, we are currently waiting for someone to fill that vacancy.
• Department Secretary, Daysi Alcocer, will be serving as the new City Clerk following the current City Clerk, Debra Thomas' retirement at the end of December 2024.
K. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Hussey recessed the Regular Meeting of the City Council to closed session at 9:41 p.m.
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
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Hussey reconvened the Regular Meeting of the City Council from closed session at 10:16 p.m.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Hussey announced that Staff and Council were given direction.
L. ADJOURN
Mayor Hussey adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 10:17 p.m.
The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
_______________________________ _______________________________ Bill Hussey, Mayor Debra L. Thomas, City Clerk
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: November 12, 2024
TITLE: Approval of the September-2024 Check Register in the Amount of $660,078.11
PRESENTED BY: Christine Clayton, Finance Director
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Check Register No. 09302024 in the amount of $660,078.11 as submitted, for the month ending September 30, 2024.
2030 VISION STATEMENT:
This staff report supports Goal #1, “Ensuring Our Fiscal Viability”, through the continuous monitoring of expenditure budgets, allocations, and operational costs.
BACKGROUND:
The check register for the month of September-2024 has been prepared in accordance with Government Code §37202 and is hereby submitted for City Council’s approval.
The check register lists all vendor payments for the respective month, along with a brief description of the type of goods or services purchased and the account code(s) associated with each payment. The check registers list all payments made to vendors and employee reimbursements during the month of September-2024.
The attached index to the Check Register is a guideline account list only and is not intended to replace the comprehensive chart of accounts used by the City and Grand Terrace Successor Agency.
Expenditure account number formats are XX-XXX-XXX [Fund-Department-Account]. Expenditures may be made from trust/agency accounts (Fund 23-XXX-) or temporary clearing accounts that do not have a budgetary impact.
DISCUSSION:
CHECK REGISTER
A total of $660,078.11 in accounts payable checks and/or wires were issued during the period for services, reimbursements, supplies, and contracts and are detailed in the individual monthly register.
Below is a table that lists payments larger than $10,000 for the month of September-2024.
Payments larger than $10,000:
Check
No.
Payee Description Amount
81676 ALESHIRE AND
WYNDER LLP
JUL 2024 LEGAL SERVICES $29,637.54
81694 GOODMAN AND
ASSOCIATES
JUL-AUG 2024 INTERIM CITY
ENGINEER SVCS
$14,740.00
81697 HARDY AND
HARPER INC
CIP2023-24 PAVEMENT REHAB
RETENTION PAYMENT
$56,172.95
81711 ON SITE
COMPUTING
(4) NEW LAPTOPS $10,001.64
81733 BWW AND
COMPANY
REPAIR OF DAMAGED GUARDRAIL
ON BARTON RD
$41,737.50
81744 GOVPILOT FY2024-25
CODE/BUILDING/PLANNING/PUBLIC
WORKS SOFTWARE
$42,764.00
81759 MOTOROLA
SOLUTIONS INC
BACK UP PORTABLE RADIOS FOR
CODE ENFORCEMENT
$11,443.70
81765 SB COUNTY
SHERIFF
SEP 2024 LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES
$211,676.00
17610403 PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES
RETIREMENT
RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS
FOR PAYDATE 09/05/2024
$11,752.07
17647532 CA PUB
EMPLOYEES
RETIRE SYSTEM
SEP 2024 PERS HEALTH
INSURANCE
$26,892.53
18725469 SO CA EDISON
COMPANY
AUG 2024 ENERGY USAGE $20,010.86
TOTAL
PAYMENTS
LARGER THAN
$10,000
$476,828.79
PAYROLL
Payroll costs for the month:
Pay Per. Period
Start
Period End Pay Date Amount
Sep-24
5 From 8/17/2024 to 8/30/2024 9/5/2024 $76,271.62
6 From 8/31/2024 to 9/13/2024 9/19/2024 $76,827.06
$153,098.68
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
FISCAL IMPACT:
All disbursements (including payroll) were made in accordance with the approved budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 in the amount of:
Description Amount
Sep-24
Check Register $660,078.11
Payroll $153,098.68
$813,176.79
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
FY2024-25
GRAND TERRACE CIVIC CENTER
22795 BARTON ROAD GRAND TERRACE, CA 92313
CHECK REGISTER
Account Index
The Grand Terrace City Council meets on the Second and Fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm.
City of Grand Terrace Check Register Index
Bill Hussey, Mayor
Doug Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem
Jeff Allen, Council Member
Kenneth Henderson, Council Member
Michelle Sabino, Council Member
Fund Dept Acct
No. Fund Name No. Department Cost Center No. General Account Numbers 09 CHILD CARE FUND 110 CITY COUNCIL 110 SALARIES/WAGES
10 GENERAL FUND 120 CITY MANAGER 115 OVERTIME
11 STREET FUND 125 CITY CLERK 120 COUNCIL STIPENDS
12 STORM DRAIN FUND 140 FINANCE 138 MEDICARE / SUI
13 PARK FUND 160 CITY ATTORNEY 139 EMPLOYEES' BENEFIT PLAN 14 AB 3229 COPS FUND 172 BUILDING & SAFETY 140 RETIREMENT 15 AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT FUND 175 PUBLIC WORKS 142 HEALTH/LIFE INSURANCE 16 GAS TAX FUND 180 COMMUNITY EVENTS 143 WORKERS' COMPENSATION 17 TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND 185 RENTAL INSPECTION PROGRAM 210 OFFICE EXPENSE 18 TRANS. DEV. ACT (T D A FUND) 187 ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM 211 POSTAGE & MAILING 19 FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT FUND 190 NON-DEPARTMENTAL 220 SPECIAL DEPARTMENTAL EXP 20 MEASURE I FUND 195 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE 230 ADVERTISING 21 WASTE WATER DISPOSAL FUND 370 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SVCS 235 COMMUNICATIONS 22 COMMUNITY DEV. BLOCK GRANT 380 MGT INFORMATION SYSTEMS 238 UTILITIES 25 SPRING MOUNTAIN RANCH FUND 410 LAW ENFORCEMENT 240 RENTS & LEASES 26 LSCPG/ LGHTG ASSESSMENT DIST. 411 ASSET FORFEITURES 244 CUSTODIAL SERVICES 32 S/A CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 430 RECREATION SERVICES 245 MAINT BLDG GRNDS EQUIPMNT 36 S/A 2011 TABS BOND PROCEEDS 441 CHILD CARE - NUTRITION GRANT 246 MAINT/OPER OF EQUIPMNT 45 CIP - COMMERCE WAY 445 CHILD CARE - TINY TOTS 250 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 46 CIP - STREET IMPROVEMENTS 446 CHILD CARE - AFTER SCHOOL 251 BANKING SERVICE CHARGES 47 CIP - BARTON RD. BRIDGE PROJECT 447 CHILD CARE - PRE-SCHOOL 252 ROAD MAINTENANCE 48 CIP - CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 450 PARKS MAINTENANCE 254 STREET SWEEPING 49 CIP - PARKS 461 COMMUNITY GRANTS 255 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 50 CAPITAL PROJECT BOND PROCEEDS 500 AIR QUALITY PROGRAMS 256 ANIMAL SHELTERING SVCS 52 HOUSING AUTHORITY 510 STREET & SIGNAL LIGHTING 260 INSURANCE & SURETY BONDS 61 COMMUNITY BENEFITS FUND 573 LINE MAINTENANCE 265 MEMBERSHIPS & DUES 62 LIGHT UP GRAND TERRACE FUND 600 ZONE 1 13364 CANAL -TERR PINES 268 TRAINING 63 ILLEGAL FIREWORKS FUND 601 ZONE 3 TRACT 14471 PICO & ORIOLE 270 TRAVEL/CONFERENCES/MTGS 64 PUBLIC SAFETY FUND 602 ZONE 2 14264 FORREST CITY PHASE II 271 MILEAGE 65 SENIOR BUS PROGRAM FUND 603 ZONE 4 TRACT 17766 GREENBRIAR 625 NPDES 66 CAL RECYCLE GRANT 604 ZONE 5 TRACT 18793 PALOMINO 631 STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE 67 PUBLIC EDUC & GOVT ACCESS (PEG) 605 ZONE 6 TRACT 18071 JADEN 801 PLANNING COMMISSION 68 40TH YR CELEBRATION FUND 606 ZONE 7 TRACT 18604 TESORO/VAN BUREN 804 HISTORICAL & CULTURAL COMM. 69 COMMUNITY DAY FUND 625 NPDES 311 FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS 70 FIXED ASSED/EQUIP REPL FUND 631 STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE 570 WASTEWATER TREATMENT 73 ACTIVE TRANS PRGM (ATP) GRANT 700 CAPITAL OUTLAY 400 OTHER COMMUNITY GRANTS 74 HIGHWAY SFTY IMPV PRGM (HSIP) 705 EVERY 15 MINUTES 601 ELECTRICAL VEHICLE STATIONS 75 EMER MGMT PREP GRANT (EMPG) 801 PLANNING COMMISSION 700 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 76 ENHANCED INFRA FIN DIST (EIFD) 804 HISTORICAL & CULTURAL COMMITTEE 701 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT OTHER 77 SO CAL INCENTIVE PROJECT (SCIP) 805 SENIOR CITIZENS PROGRAM 705 VEHICLES 90 COVID-19 EMERGENCY FUND 808 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PROG. 998 OVERHEAD COST ALLOCATION 95 DOG PARK ENDOWMENT FUND 999 TRANSFERS 999 TRANSFERS OUT
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GRAND TERRACE CIVIC CENTER
22795 BARTON ROAD GRAND TERRACE, CA 92313
MONTHLY CHECK REGISTER For the
Period Ending September 0, 202
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The Grand Terrace City Council meets on the Second and Fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm.
Invoice #
REIMBURSEMENT - HELMETS AND
SHOULDERPADS
POLYCOM VVX 450 PHONES
ROLLINS PARK 08/03/2024
SPECIFIC PLAN
AFTER 42 HRS
PROJECTS
E 10-160-250-100-000 3,619.00
3,619.00
E 10-160-250-000-000 3,629.00
3,629.00
88308 JUL 2024 LEGAL SERVICES - SPECIAL 08/26/2024
B 23-515-90-00 7,550.40
7,550.40
89052 JUL 2024 LEGAL SERVICES - GENERAL 08/26/2024
E 10-160-250-000-000 10,400.00
10,400.00
88305 JUL 2024 LEGAL SERVICES - GATEWAY 08/26/2024
B 23-515-22-00 50.00
50.00 50.00
81676 09/05/2024 ALESHIRE AND WYNDER LLP 88307 JUL 2024 LEGAL SERVICES - GENERAL 08/26/2024 E 10-190-235-000-000 1,326.39
1,326.39
1,326.39
81675 09/05/2024 TERESE ALCALA 08292024 REFUND RESERVATION AT RICHARD 08/29/2024 E 61-461-100-000-000 2,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
81674 09/05/2024 8X8 INC 4584923 SEP 2024 SERVICE CHARGE FOR (46) 09/01/2024 Check Total
81673 09/05/2024 GRAND TERRACE TITANS JAAFC 08142024 COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND EXPENSE 08/14/2024 Check # Date Vendor Invoice Description Inv. Date Amount Paid Check Register
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
As of 9/30/2024
Check # Date Vendor Invoice # Invoice Description Inv. Date Amount Paid Check Total Check Register
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
As of 9/30/2024
PERSONNEL
88312
ESTATE
CONDOR BATTERY STORAGE PROJECT
ENFORCEMENT
DAYS LLC
E 10-120-220-200-000 461.00
461.00
461.00
3.14 29,637.54
81677 09/05/2024 ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES 2794210 INSURANCE FOR 2024 TRUNK OR TREAT 08/27/2024
50.00 88306 JUL 2024 LEGAL SERVICES - SUNNY 08/26/2024
B 10-015-61-00 3.14
334.60
88311 JUL 2024 LEGAL SERVICES - LABOR 08/26/2024
E 10-160-250-100-000 50.00
400.40
88314 JUL 2024 LEGAL SERVICES - CODE 08/26/2024
E 10-160-250-100-000 334.60
621.00
89053 JUL 2024 LEGAL SERVICES FOR 08/26/2024
B 23-515-62-00 400.40
E 10-160-250-100-000 758.00
758.00
JUL 2024 LEGAL SERVICES - REAL 08/26/2024
E 10-160-250-000-000 621.00
E 10-160-250-100-000 770.00
770.00
88315 JUL 2024 LEGAL SERVICES - REFUSE 08/26/2024
E 10-160-250-100-000 1,502.00
1,502.00
88309 JUL 2024 LEGAL SERVICES - LITIGATION 08/26/2024
88310 JUL 2024 LEGAL SERVICES - 08/26/2024
Check # Date Vendor Invoice # Invoice Description Inv. Date Amount Paid Check Total Check Register
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
As of 9/30/2024
OFFICIALS REGISTRATION - LUIS GARDEA
AND JESSICA LAMBARENA
FOR (5) YARD SALE SIGNS
FOR (5) YARD SALE SIGNS
PARK
E 10-450-710-000-000 7,800.00
7,800.00
7,800.00
E 10-125-250-000-000 8,188.00
8,188.00
8,188.00
81683 09/05/2024 COOPER TURF SOLUTIONS INC INV-639 TURFPLANE AT VETERAN'S FREEDOM 08/29/2024 B 23-515-22-00 50.00
50.00 50.00
81682 09/05/2024 CIVIC PLUS 307805 FY2024-25 SOCIAL MEDIA ARCHIVING 07/01/2024 B 23-515-22-00 50.00
50.00 50.00
81681 09/05/2024 MARTHA CARDENAS 08292024 REFUND YARD SALE SIGN DEPOSIT 08/29/2024 E 10-172-270-000-000 760.00
760.00
760.00
81680 09/05/2024 MARCIAL CARDENAS 09032024 REFUND YARD SALE SIGN DEPOSIT 09/03/2024 E 10-175-701-000-000 7,361.75
7,361.75
7,361.75
81679 09/05/2024 CALIFORNIA BUILDING 17874 CALBO EDUCATION WEEK 08/25/2024 81678 09/05/2024 AM SIGNAL LLC M29073 POLES FOR SPEED RADAR SIGNS 09/16/2024
Check # Date Vendor Invoice # Invoice Description Inv. Date Amount Paid Check Total Check Register
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
As of 9/30/2024
FOR JUL 2024
ENFORCEMENT PROCESSING
FOR JUL 2024
PICO PARK
CENTER 08/03/2024
PREMIUM DEDUCTED ON ERROR
8/30/2024
B 10-022-70-00 65.52
65.52 65.52
B 23-515-22-00 200.00
200.00
200.00
81688 09/05/2024 MIGUEL ESTRADA 08292024 REIMBURSEMENT FOR DENTAL 08/29/2024 E 10-450-245-000-000 8.15
8.15 8.15
81687 09/05/2024 MARIA GUADALUPE ESCOBEDO 08292024 REFUND RESERVATION AT SENIOR 08/29/2024 E 10-120-220-000-000 515.20
515.20
515.20
81686 09/05/2024 DUNN EDWARDS CORP 2018A19885 ROLLERS FOR GRAFFITI REMOVAL AT 08/26/2024 E 10-185-255-000-000 1.00
1.00 69.13
81685 09/05/2024 MATALYN LEANNE DUNBAR 08292024 STUDENT INTERNSHIP 08/17/2024 - 08/29/2024 E 10-140-255-000-000 68.13
68.13 168260 GRAND TERRACE - CODE 08/20/2024
81684 09/05/2024 DATA TICKET INC 168632 GRAND TERRACE- STREET SWEEPING 08/20/2024
Check # Date Vendor Invoice # Invoice Description Inv. Date Amount Paid Check Total Check Register
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
As of 9/30/2024
LIFE INSURANCE
PRESTON AND BARTON
OBSERVATION
VIVIENDA TO MICHIGAN
BARTON RD WEST OF CITY HALL
LA CROSSE
300405 COORDINATOR
300604 E 22-425-305-000-000 2,003.32
2,003.32
5,527.20
E 22-425-312-000-000 3,523.88
3,523.88
07-2024- JUL 2024 CDBG SR CENTER PROGRAMS 08/01/2024
E 10-175-244-000-000 400.00
400.00
2,699.65
81691 09/05/2024 FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION 07-2024- JUL 2024 CDBG SR CENTER 08/01/2024 E 10-195-245-000-000 450.00
450.00
7749 WEED ABATEMENT ON BARTON AND 08/27/2024
E 10-631-255-000-000 450.00
450.00
7743 WEED ABATEMENT ON LOT ON 08/24/2024
E 10-450-245-000-000 533.00
533.00
7744 WEED ABATEMENT CANAL FRONT 08/24/2024
E 10-195-245-000-000 866.65
866.65
7748 WEED ABATEMENT ON HILL AT 08/27/2024
B 10-022-71-00 163.32
163.32
163.32
81690 09/05/2024 EZ SUNNYDAY LANDSCAPE 7747 WEED ABATEMENT AT EMPTY LOT AT 08/27/2024 81689 09/05/2024 EYEMED FIDELITY SECURITY 166444030 SEP 2024 EMPLOYEE PAID VISION 08/21/2024
Check # Date Vendor Invoice # Invoice Description Inv. Date Amount Paid Check Total Check Register
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
As of 9/30/2024
GARDEA
FOR (5) YARD SALE SIGNS
SERVICES
SERVICES
READING
READING
READING
E 10-125-230-000-000 175.12
175.12
E 10-125-230-000-000 200.96
200.96
7489 GT 08.22.2024 CITY AD: ORD 357 2ND 08/16/2024
E 10-125-230-000-000 268.64
268.64
7488 GT 08.22.2024 CITY AD: ORD 356 2ND 08/16/2024
E 10-175-250-020-000 6,490.00
6,490.00
14,740.00
81695 09/05/2024 GRAND TERRACE CITY NEWS 7491 GT 08.22.2024 CITY AD: ORD 359 2ND 08/16/2024 E 10-175-250-020-000 8,250.00
8,250.00
5941 AUG 2024 INTERIM CITY ENGINEER 08/28/2024
B 23-515-22-00 50.00
50.00 50.00
81694 09/05/2024 GOODMAN AND ASSOCIATES 5937 JUL 2024 INTERIM CITY ENGINEER 07/31/2024 E 10-172-270-000-000 50.00
50.00 50.00
81693 09/05/2024 DEBRA GARCIA 08292024 REFUND YARD SALE SIGN DEPOSIT 08/29/2024 81692 09/05/2024 FOOTHILL CHAPTER ICC 1018 2024 INSTALLATION DINNER - LUIS 08/28/2024
Check # Date Vendor Invoice # Invoice Description Inv. Date Amount Paid Check Total Check Register
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
As of 9/30/2024
READING
REIMBURSEMENT - UNIFORMS
- RETENTION PAYMENT
PROCESSING FEES
FOR (5) YARD SALE SIGNS
FOR (5) YARD SALE SIGNS
B 23-515-22-00 50.00
50.00 50.00
B 23-515-22-00 50.00
50.00 50.00
81700 09/05/2024 THOMAS HUGHES 08292024 REFUND YARD SALE SIGN DEPOSIT 08/29/2024 E 10-140-250-000-000 252.97
252.97
252.97
81699 09/05/2024 BRANDEN HODGES 08292024 REFUND YARD SALE SIGN DEPOSIT 08/29/2024 E 46-900-321-000-000 56,172.95
56,172.95
56,172.95
81698 09/05/2024 HDL SOFTWARE LLC SIN042176 JUL 2024 BUSINESS LICENSE 07/31/2024 E 61-461-100-000-000 2,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
81697 09/05/2024 HARDY AND HARPER INC 23914 RET CIP 2023-24 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION 07/18/2024 E 10-125-230-000-000 167.44
167.44
812.16
81696 09/05/2024 GT TRIBE BASEBALL 08292024 COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND EXPENSE 08/29/2024 7490 GT 08.22.2024 CITY AD: ORD 358 2ND 08/16/2024
Check # Date Vendor Invoice # Invoice Description Inv. Date Amount Paid Check Total Check Register
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
As of 9/30/2024
CONTROLLER AT FITNESS PARK
FOR (2) YARD SALE SIGNS
PHOTOCOPIER
SOLUTIONS PHOTOCOPIER SERVICES
MAINTENANCE
COMMUNITY ROOM AT CITY
HALL 08/08/2024
B 23-515-22-00 200.00
200.00
200.00
E 10-190-700-000-000 203.65
203.65
413.60
81706 09/05/2024 PRISCILLA MALDONADO 08292024 REFUND RESEVRATION FOR 08/29/2024 E 10-190-700-000-000 209.95
209.95
295667722 AUG 2024 CITYWIDE PHOTOCOPIER 08/31/2024
E 10-190-212-000-000 142.92
142.92
142.92
81705 09/05/2024 KONICA MINOLTA BUS. 9010069424 07/15/24-08/14/24 CITYWIDE 08/14/2024 B 23-515-22-00 20.00
20.00 20.00
81704 09/05/2024 KONICA MINOLTA 45438533 AUG-SEP 2024 RENT FOR ADDITIONAL 08/22/2024 E 10-450-245-000-000 672.13
672.13
672.13
81703 09/05/2024 GEORGE JASSO 08292024 REFUND YARD SALE SIGN DEPOSIT 08/29/2024 E 10-190-210-000-000 293.52
293.52
293.52
81702 09/05/2024 INTERSTATE BATTERIES OF SB 4021457 BATTERIES FOR IRRIGATION 08/16/2024 81701 09/05/2024 INLAND BUSINESS FORMS 35819 MAILING ENVELOPES 08/22/2024
Check # Date Vendor Invoice # Invoice Description Inv. Date Amount Paid Check Total Check Register
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
As of 9/30/2024
ROLLINS PARK 08/24/2024
CENTER 08/08/2024
PAY PLUS SUBSCRIPTION
E 10-140-255-000-000 566.80
566.80
566.80
10,001.64
10,001.64
81712 09/05/2024 PAY PLUS SOLUTIONS INC 33509 SEP 2024 CALPERS INSIGHT E-TOOLS 09/01/2024 E 10-125-210-000-000 2,500.41
E 10-172-210-000-000 5,000.82
E 10-175-210-000-000 2,500.41
E 10-190-210-000-000 64.36
64.36 64.36
81711 09/05/2024 ON SITE COMPUTING 54004123 (4) NEW LAPTOPS 08/21/2024 B 23-515-22-00 200.00
200.00
200.00
81710 09/05/2024 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC 382823676001 FY2024-25 OFFICE SUPPLIES 08/22/2024 B 23-515-22-00 200.00
200.00
200.00
81709 09/05/2024 TERRA NOVACOSKI 08292024 REFUND RESERVATION AT SENIOR 08/29/2024 E 10-625-255-000-000 382.58
382.58
1,226.29
81708 09/05/2024 MARA MUNOZ 08292024 REFUND RESERVATION AT RICHARD 08/29/2024 E 10-625-255-000-000 843.71
843.71
25-1 JUL 2024 NPDES SUPPORT SERVICES 08/13/2024
81707 09/05/2024 LYNN MERRILL 24-12 JUN 2024 NPDES SUPPORT SERVICES 07/08/2024
Check # Date Vendor Invoice # Invoice Description Inv. Date Amount Paid Check Total Check Register
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
As of 9/30/2024
DEVELOPMENT
FROM PAYOUT OF VACATION
ACCRUALS ON 10/26/2023
FOR (1) YARD SALE SIGN
OFFICE AT SENIOR CENTER
E 10-805-210-000-000 167.71
167.71
167.71
E 10-450-245-000-000 580.56
580.56
580.56
81718 09/05/2024 SO CAL LOCKSMITH 66083 EXISTING KEY MADE FOR MEGAN'S 09/03/2024 E 16-900-254-000-000 5,854.50
5,854.50
5,854.50
81717 09/05/2024 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY 144990089-001 IRRIGATION SUPPLIES FOR PARKS 08/14/2024 B 23-515-22-00 10.00
10.00 10.00
81716 09/05/2024 SCA OF CA LLC 109592CS AUG 2024 STREET SWEEPING SERVICES 08/31/2024 B 10-022-62-00 151.89
151.89
151.89
81715 09/05/2024 SHELLY SAENZ 08292024 REFUND YARD SALE SIGN DEPOSIT 08/29/2024 E 10-631-255-000-000 7,800.00
7,800.00
7,800.00
81714 09/05/2024 FABIAN RODRIGUEZ 10262023 REIMBURSEMENT - PERS DEDUCTION 09/04/2024 81713 09/05/2024 Q3 CONSULTING 32548 JUL 2024 STORM DRAIN MASTER PLAN 08/14/2024
Check # Date Vendor Invoice # Invoice Description Inv. Date Amount Paid Check Total Check Register
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
As of 9/30/2024
090124 FOR CITY HALL & SENIOR CENTER
MONITORING
0001 IMPROVEMENTS
TMOBILE SERVICE
082124 AUG-SEP 2024
082124 AUG-SEP 2024
082124 AUG-SEP 2024
E 10-805-238-000-000 99.99
99.99 E 10-190-238-000-000 329.98
329.98
188753001 SR CENTER INTERNET - HSD3 - 08/21/2024
E 10-450-238-000-000 329.98
329.98
188753201 CITY HALL INTERNET - CITY HALL - 08/21/2024
E 10-380-250-000-000 33.15
33.15 33.15
81723 09/05/2024 TIME WARNER CABLE 188753301 RICHARD ROLLINS PARK INTERNET - 08/21/2024 E 10-175-240-000-000 659.05
659.05
659.05
81722 09/05/2024 T MOBILE AUG24 JUL-AUG 2024 BACKUP INTERNET 08/21/2024 E 10-120-250-000-000 3,625.00
3,625.00
3,625.00
81721 09/05/2024 SUNBELT RENTALS INC 158348729- LIFT RENTAL FOR BARTON RD 08/23/2024 81720 09/05/2024 STS AUDIO CONSULTING LLC CGT2301F FY2023-24 2ND PAYMENT NOISE 08/23/2024 E 10-190-238-000-000 459.17
E 10-805-238-000-000 313.93
773.10
773.10
81719 09/05/2024 SPARKLETTS 9637116 SEP 2024 BOTTLED WATER SERVICES 09/01/2024
Check # Date Vendor Invoice # Invoice Description Inv. Date Amount Paid Check Total Check Register
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
As of 9/30/2024
ALERT MAINTENANCE FEE
SVCS
FOR VARIOUS DEVELOPERS
082124
SERVICE
2,092.50
B 23-515-64-00 67.50
B 23-515-81-00 675.00
B 23-515-97-00 135.00
B 23-510-78-00 270.00
B 23-515-16-00 135.00
B 23-515-44-00 810.00
E 10-172-250-100-000 3,105.00
3,105.00
002-32499 JUL 2024 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 08/01/2024
E 10-190-235-000-000 190.05
190.05
190.05
81727 09/05/2024 WILLDAN 002-32498 JUL 2024 PLAN CHECK/ INSPECTION 08/01/2024 E 10-190-211-000-000 4,000.00
4,000.00
4,000.00
81726 09/05/2024 VERIZON WIRELESS 9972256200 ALPR LINE CHARGES JUL-AUG 2024 08/23/2024 E 16-900-220-000-000 130.25
130.25
130.25
81725 09/05/2024 UNITED STATES POSTAL 09012024 FY2024-25 POSTAGE ON-CALL METER 09/01/2024 E 10-190-238-000-000 49.82
49.82 809.77
81724 09/05/2024 UNDERGROUND SERVICE 820240310 SEP 2024 MONTHLY DATABASE 09/01/2024 188753101 CITY HALL CABLE - AUG-SEP 2024 08/21/2024
Check # Date Vendor Invoice # Invoice Description Inv. Date Amount Paid Check Total Check Register
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
As of 9/30/2024
TRAFFIC SURVEYS
TRAFFIC SURVEYS
10/01/2024 -
B15
CORP INSURANCE
FOR CITY COUNCIL
B3334
AT&T
E 67-380-250-000-000 500.00
500.00
500.00
E 10-808-235-000-000 829.71
4,305.20
4,305.20
81731 09/19/2024 BENSON PRODUCTIONS 1615 AUG 2024 VIDEOGRAPHER SERVICES 08/29/2024 E 10-190-235-000-000 2,245.80
E 10-450-235-000-000 422.21
E 10-805-235-000-000 807.48
B 10-022-70-00 1,105.84
1,105.84
1,105.84
81730 09/19/2024 AT AND T SEP 2024 SEP 2024 AT&T 09/01/2024 210.00
632.00
81729 09/19/2024 AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE SEP 2024 SEP 2024 EMPLOYEE PAID DENTAL 09/01/2024 E 10-140-241-000-000 422.00
422.00
OCT 2024 RENT FOR UNIT B15 09/16/2024
E 10-140-241-000-000 210.00
675.75
7,236.25
81728 09/19/2024 A STORAGE PLACE 10/01/2024 - OCT 2024 RENT FOR UNIT B3334 09/16/2024 1,363.00
006-27321 FEB 2024 CITYWIDE ENGINEERING AND 03/25/2024
E 16-900-220-000-000 675.75
006-27179 JAN 2024 CITYWIDE ENGINEERING AND 02/21/2024
E 16-900-220-000-000 1,363.00
Check # Date Vendor Invoice # Invoice Description Inv. Date Amount Paid Check Total Check Register
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
As of 9/30/2024
REIMBURSEMENT - SUMMER CAMP
BARTON RD
CANCELLED PROJECT REIMBURSEMENT
090124 SEP 2024
CO INC SHIRTS FOR STAFF
SEWER
E 10-190-220-000-000
E 10-190-238-000-000
E 10-195-246-000-000
52.20 52.20
52.20 661.28
661.28
661.28
81737 09/19/2024 COMPUTERIZED EMBROIDERY 55823 EMBROIDERY OF CITY LOGO ON 08/08/2024
39.99 39.99
39.99 81736 09/19/2024 COLTON PUBLIC UTILITIES JUN-JUL24 GT JUN-JUL 2024 GT SEWER COMM 08/30/2024 E 10-175-244-000-000 5,304.36
5,304.36
5,304.36
81735 09/19/2024 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 234703801 CITY HALL ELEVATOR PHONE - 09/01/2024 E 10-175-257-000-000 41,737.50
41,737.50
41,737.50
81734 09/19/2024 CA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION HSIP 5421(006) HSIP 5421(006) ADV ID 082000091 09/05/2024 E 61-461-100-000-000 2,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
81733 09/19/2024 BWW AND COMPANY GTGR82724 REPAIR OF DAMAGED GUARDRAIL ON 09/09/2024 81732 09/19/2024 BOYS SCOUT TROOP 40 31056532 COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND EXPENSE 08/14/2024
Check # Date Vendor Invoice # Invoice Description Inv. Date Amount Paid Check Total Check Register
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
As of 9/30/2024
LITVAK CODE ENFORCEMENT MATTERS
CITY HALL
ORANGEWOOD AND VAN BUREN
WALGREENS FOR TRUNK OR TREAT
MAINTENANCE
HALL - SEMI ANNUAL
9/13/2024
E 10-160-250-100-000
E 10-195-245-000-000 875.00
875.00
E 26-605-255-000-000 150.00
150.00
9,250.00
81741 09/19/2024 FIREMASTER 0001257586 GREASE CLEANING SERVICE FOR CITY 09/10/2024 E 10-120-220-200-000 650.00
650.00
7758 SEP 2024 JADEN COURT IRRIGATION 09/06/2024
E 10-187-257-000-000 3,450.00
3,450.00
7760 WEED ABATEMENT ON LOT AT 09/07/2024
E 10-175-244-000-000 5,000.00
5,000.00
7750 WEED ABATEMENT ON DITCH BETWEEN 08/26/2024
E 10-120-220-000-000 336.00
336.00
336.00
81740 09/19/2024 EZ SUNNYDAY LANDSCAPE 7768 LANDSCAPING ON BARTON RD NEAR 09/14/2024 180.00
180.00
180.00
81739 09/19/2024 MATALYN LEANNE DUNBAR 09172024 STUDENT INTERNSHIP 08/31/2024 - 09/17/2024 81738 09/19/2024 DAPEER ROSENBLIT AND 23479 AUG 2024 LEGAL FEES FOR MUNICIPAL 08/31/2024
Check # Date Vendor Invoice # Invoice Description Inv. Date Amount Paid Check Total Check Register
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
As of 9/30/2024
CLEANING SERVICE FOR SENIOR
CENTER
FOR (1) YARD SALE SIGN
PARK
PUBLIC WORKS SOFTWARE
ADVERTISING
DISPLAY AD
E 10-120-230-000-000 1,200.00
1,200.00
E 10-120-250-000-000 1,782.00
1,782.00
7678 AUG 2024 WEEKLY QUARTER-PAGE 09/10/2024
E 10-370-250-000-000 15,150.00
42,764.00
42,764.00
81745 09/19/2024 GRAND TERRACE CITY NEWS 7587 GT 09.05.2024 MEASURE M 08/28/2024 E 10-172-250-000-000 12,120.00
E 10-175-220-000-000 3,374.00
E 10-187-246-000-000 12,120.00
E 10-450-245-000-000 17.58
17.58 17.58
81744 09/19/2024 GOVPILOT 2022-1474 FY2024-25 CODE/BUILDING/PLANNING/ 09/01/2024 B 23-515-22-00 10.00
10.00 10.00
81743 09/19/2024 FRUIT GROWERS SUPPLY 92482881 IRRIGATION SUPPLIES FOR FREEDOM 08/29/2024 E 10-805-245-000-000 804.03
804.03
1,679.03
81742 09/19/2024 CHRISTA FRENES 09172024 REFUND YARD SALE SIGN DEPOSIT 09/17/2024 0001257588 FY2024-25 SEMI-ANNUAL GREASE 09/10/2024
Check # Date Vendor Invoice # Invoice Description Inv. Date Amount Paid Check Total Check Register
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
As of 9/30/2024
DISPLAY AD
- RETENTION PAYMENT FOR PAY APP# 2
PROJECT
RD PROJECT
INSTALLING BENCHES AT FREEDOM
PARK
CORD
E 10-175-210-000-000 65.22
E 10-175-244-000-000 14.72
79.94 E 10-450-710-000-000 89.35
89.35 4524119 FENCING SUPPLIES AND EXTENSION 07/31/2024 E 10-450-245-000-000 9.77
90.11 4082841 CONCRETE MIX AND REBAR FOR 08/20/2024
E 10-175-210-000-000 22.99
E 10-175-246-000-000 3.00
E 10-195-245-000-000 54.35
E 10-175-244-000-000 273.96
273.96
6274132 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 08/08/2024
E 10-175-218-000-000 541.58
541.58
2041918 LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES FOR BARTON 08/22/2024
E 46-900-321-000-000 5,703.12
5,703.12
5,703.12
81747 09/19/2024 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICE 7042645 ROTARY HAMMER FOR BARTON RD 08/27/2024 E 10-120-230-000-000 960.00
960.00
3,942.00
81746 09/19/2024 HARDY AND HARPER INC 23914 RET B CIP 2023-24 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION 07/18/2024 6809 JUL 2024 WEEKLY QUARTER-PAGE 07/25/2024
Check # Date Vendor Invoice # Invoice Description Inv. Date Amount Paid Check Total Check Register
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
As of 9/30/2024
PARK
BAREFIELD
PHOTOCOPIERS
NEW LIBRARY AND MULTIPURPOSE
SPACE
HLTH
E 10-370-250-000-000 96.50
96.50 96.50
E 10-190-212-000-000 260.32
260.32
260.32
81752 09/19/2024 LAMPERT DIAS ARCHITECTS INC 3 AUG 2024 CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF 09/01/2024 E 10-185-210-000-000 85.09
85.09 85.09
81751 09/19/2024 KONICA MINOLTA 45483807 SEP-OCT 2024 RENT FOR (2) 09/02/2024 E 10-110-142-000-000 342.62
342.62
342.62
81750 09/19/2024 INLAND BUSINESS FORMS 35824 BUSINESS CARDS - TABATHA 08/23/2024 E 10-450-245-000-000 28.58
28.58 28.58
81749 09/19/2024 WILLIAM HUSSEY SEP 2024 BH SEP 2024 BH HLTH REIMBURSEMENT 09/17/2024 E 10-175-244-000-000 63.01
63.01 1,137.95
81748 09/19/2024 HOSE MAN INC 00075275 HOSE REPAIR FOR RICHARD ROLLINS 08/29/2024 3520416 AUGER BITS FOR BARTON RD PROJECT 08/21/2024
Check # Date Vendor Invoice # Invoice Description Inv. Date Amount Paid Check Total Check Register
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
As of 9/30/2024
INSPECTION OF 12394 PASCAL AVE
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS INC MEASURE PREPARATION
INSURANCE 2024
E 10-625-255-000-000 95.65
95.65 95.65
E 10-120-250-000-000 4,000.00
4,000.00
4,000.00
81757 09/19/2024 LYNN MERRILL 25-2 AUG 2024 NPDES SUPPORT SERVICES 09/05/2024 81756 09/19/2024 COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA GT090124 AUG 2024 SALES TAX BALLOT 09/04/2024 R 10-700-01 3.62
B 23-515-85-00 181.00
184.62
184.62
E 10-195-257-000-000 1,275.00
1,275.00
1,275.00
81755 09/19/2024 GRISELDA LUNA 09102024 REFUND - RESIDENTIAL SITE 09/10/2024 1,553.16
1,553.16
81754 09/19/2024 LOMA LINDA HEAT AND A C INC 13980838 FY2024-25 Q1 A/C MAINTENANCE 08/23/2024 E 16-175-142-000-000 41.44
E 52-400-142-000-000 2.16
E 65-425-142-000-000 8.22
E 10-185-142-000-000 21.13
E 10-370-142-000-000 27.48
E 10-450-142-000-000 75.89
E 10-140-142-000-000 56.70
E 10-172-142-000-000 23.86
E 10-175-142-000-000 91.54
B 10-022-66-00 1,121.76
E 10-120-142-000-000 56.31
E 10-125-142-000-000 26.67
81753 09/19/2024 LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE LCLN SEP SEP 2024 LIFE/AD&D/DEP LIFE/WI/LTD 09/01/2024
Check # Date Vendor Invoice # Invoice Description Inv. Date Amount Paid Check Total Check Register
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
As of 9/30/2024
INTERNATIONAL FOR BRSP
CODE ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES INSTALLATION
SPECIALISTS IMPACT FEE STUDY
E 10-172-250-000-000 7,920.00
7,920.00
7,920.00
E 10-175-701-000-000 891.74
891.74
891.74
81763 09/19/2024 REVENUE AND COST 9258 AUG 2024 BILLING FOR DEVELOPMENT 08/28/2024 E 10-380-250-000-000 9,766.00
9,766.00
9,766.00
81762 09/19/2024 PACIFIC PRODUCTS AND 34625 SUPPLIES FOR RADAR SIGN 09/11/2024 E 10-190-210-000-000 279.62
279.62
279.62
81761 09/19/2024 ON SITE COMPUTING 54004070 OCT 2024 IT SERVICES 09/01/2024 E 10-185-220-000-000 11,443.70
11,443.70
11,443.70
81760 09/19/2024 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC 379959119001 FY2024-25 OFFICE SUPPLIES 08/30/2024 B 23-510-39-00 432.25
432.25
432.25
81759 09/19/2024 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC 8281965991 BACK UP PORTABLE RADIOS FOR 08/28/2024 81758 09/19/2024 MICHAEL BAKER 1221829 JUL 2024 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 08/20/2024
Check # Date Vendor Invoice # Invoice Description Inv. Date Amount Paid Check Total Check Register
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
As of 9/30/2024
DEP HAZARDOUS WASTE SERVICES
SERVICES
PARK
PARK
FOR (3) YARD SALE SIGNS
RESTROOMS
E 10-450-245-000-000 51.09
51.09 51.09
B 23-515-22-00 30.00
30.00 30.00
81768 09/19/2024 SO CAL LOCKSMITH 66115 DEADBOLT FOR FREEDOM PARK 09/11/2024 E 10-450-245-000-000 57.82
57.82 307.60
81767 09/19/2024 ELIZABETH SKATES 09172024 REFUND YARD SALE SIGN DEPOSIT 09/17/2024 E 10-450-245-000-000 249.78
249.78
145930385-001 DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY FOR FREEDOM 09/11/2024 211,676.00
211,676.00
81766 09/19/2024 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY 145535752-001 SPRINKLER ROTOR FOR FREEDOM 08/29/2024 E 10-410-255-000-000 3,083.00
E 10-410-256-000-000 193,177.00
E 14-411-256-000-000 15,416.00
E 10-187-258-000-000 5,273.74
5,273.74
5,273.74
81765 09/19/2024 SB COUNTY SHERIFF 25691 SEP 2024 LAW ENFORCEMENT 08/29/2024 81764 09/19/2024 SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE GT225CC OCT-DEC 2024 HOUSEHOLD 09/12/2024
Check # Date Vendor Invoice # Invoice Description Inv. Date Amount Paid Check Total Check Register
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
As of 9/30/2024
MAINTENANCE
22147755
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE CIVIC CENTER AND PARKS
MEMBERSHIP DUES
GRIFFIN PARK
PICO PARK
CITY HALL
E 10-195-245-000-000 119.00
119.00
E 10-450-245-000-000 147.00
147.00
450990645 AUG 2024 PEST CONTROL SERVICES - 08/30/2024
E 10-450-245-000-000 172.00
172.00
451064189 AUG 2024 GOPHER CONTROL FOR 08/30/2024
B 10-022-72-00 593.12
593.12
593.12
81772 09/19/2024 TERMINIX 450990679 AUG 2024 GOPHER CONTROL FOR 08/30/2024 81771 09/19/2024 TEAMSTERS LOCAL 1932 038 OCT 2024 EMPLOYEE PAID 09/10/2024 E 10-195-245-000-000 2,885.00
E 10-450-245-000-000 1,922.00
4,807.00
4,807.00
557.55
2,726.05
81770 09/19/2024 SUPERIOR BUILDING 10657 SEP 2024 JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR 08/31/2024 E 16-510-255-000-000 2,168.50
2,168.50
AUG 2024 ROUTINE TRAFFIC SIGNAL 08/31/2024
E 16-510-255-000-000 557.55
81769 09/19/2024 ST FRANCIS ELECTRIC 22147756 AUG 2024 RESPONSE TRAFFIC SIGNAL 08/31/2024
Check # Date Vendor Invoice # Invoice Description Inv. Date Amount Paid Check Total Check Register
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
As of 9/30/2024
SENIOR CENTER
RICHARD ROLLINS PARK
DOG PARK
POCKET PARK
448510011
POCKET PARK
POCKET PARK
POCKET PARK
SUBSCRIPTION
E 10-370-265-000-000 81.00
81.00 81.00
80.00 1,043.00
81773 09/19/2024 THOMSON REUTERS WEST 850780590 SEP 2024 QUINLAN ZONING BULLETIN 09/01/2024
80.00 450990798 AUG 2024 GOPHER CONTROL FOR 08/30/2024
E 10-450-245-000-000 80.00
80.00 449755992 JUL 2024 GOPHER CONTROL FOR 07/29/2024
E 10-450-245-000-000 80.00
E 10-450-245-000-000 80.00
80.00 JUN 2024 GOPHER CONTROL FOR 06/27/2024
E 10-450-245-000-000 80.00
E 10-450-245-000-000 85.00
85.00 447344784 MAY 2024 GOPHER CONTROL FOR 05/29/2024
E 10-450-245-000-000 85.00
85.00 450990667 AUG 2024 GOPHER CONTROL FOR 08/30/2024
E 10-805-245-000-000 115.00
115.00
450990790 AUG 2024 GOPHER CONTROL FOR 08/30/2024
450990757 AUG 2024 PEST CONTROL SVCS FOR 08/30/2024
Check # Date Vendor Invoice # Invoice Description Inv. Date Amount Paid Check Total Check Register
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
As of 9/30/2024
090724 SEP-OCT 2024
PRODUCTS INSTALLATION
CYCLE
FOR (5) YARD SALE SIGNS
DISTRICT ENGINEER REPORT
E 26-606-250-000-000 460.00
3,220.00
E 26-603-250-000-000 460.00
E 26-604-250-000-000 460.00
E 26-605-250-000-000 460.00
E 26-600-250-000-000 460.00
E 26-601-250-000-000 460.00
E 26-602-250-000-000 460.00
B 23-515-22-00 50.00
50.00 50.00
81778 09/19/2024 WILLDAN 010-59655 FY2024-25 LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING 08/30/2024 E 20-100-245-000-000 5,848.00
5,848.00
5,848.00
81777 09/19/2024 ROSIE WHITEHEAD 09172024 REFUND YARD SALE SIGN DEPOSIT 09/17/2024 E 10-175-701-000-000 21.54
21.54 21.54
81776 09/19/2024 WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC 218984 AUG 2024 TREE MAINTENANCE OUT OF 08/31/2024 E 10-805-238-000-000 288.00
288.00
288.00
81775 09/19/2024 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 06-110243 SUPPLIES FOR SPEED LIMIT SIGN 09/12/2024 81774 09/19/2024 TIME WARNER CABLE 188752901 SR CTR CABLE INTERNET BLDG3 - 09/07/2024
Check # Date Vendor Invoice # Invoice Description Inv. Date Amount Paid Check Total Check Register
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
As of 9/30/2024
SVCS
ASSURANCE CO ACCIDENT INSURANCE
RETIREMENT 09052024 PERS PAY DATE 09/05/2024
RETIREMENT 10262023 PERS F RODRIGUEZ FOR PAYDATE 10/26/2024
SERVICE
ASSURANCE CO
B 10-022-62-00 209.39
209.39
209.39
B 10-022-62-00 11,752.07
11,752.07
11,752.07
17640687 09/04/2024 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES PAYDTE REPORT MISSING PAYROLL FOR 09/04/2024 17610403 09/17/2024 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES PAYDTE RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS FOR 09/05/2024 E 10-190-238-000-000 48.81
E 10-805-238-000-000 121.55
170.36
170.36
B 23-250-10-00 124.98
124.98
124.98
2550009 09/11/2024 SO CA GAS COMPANY AUG 2024 GAS AUG 2024 GAS SERVICE 09/05/2024 B 23-250-20-00 446.42
446.42
446.42
2340838 09/26/2024 AMERICAN FIDELITY 2340838A OCT EMP PAID FLEX SPEND/DEP CARE 08/31/2024 E 10-172-250-100-000 2,277.50
2,277.50
5,497.50
769879 09/26/2024 AMERICAN FIDELITY D769879 OCT 2024 - EMPLOYEE CANCER & 10/01/2024 002-32685 AUG 2024 PLAN CHECK/ INSPECTION 09/03/2024
Check # Date Vendor Invoice # Invoice Description Inv. Date Amount Paid Check Total Check Register
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
As of 9/30/2024
SYSTEM HPERS ACH 1002725166
09052024 457 #1002737612
EDISON
E 26-605-238-000-000 53.22
E 65-425-272-000-000 131.00
20,010.86
20,010.86
E 26-602-238-000-000 84.46
E 26-603-238-000-000 14.08
E 26-604-238-000-000 66.18
E 16-510-238-000-000 7,421.47
E 26-600-238-000-000 75.06
E 26-601-238-000-000 61.00
E 10-175-238-000-000 244.42
E 10-190-238-000-000 10,159.84
E 10-450-238-000-000 1,700.13
18725469 09/04/2024 SO CA EDISON COMPANY AUG 2024 AUG 2024 ENERGY USAGE 09/01/2024 B 10-022-63-00 1,935.00
B 10-022-64-00 497.66
2,432.66
2,432.66
26,892.53
26,892.53
17680977 09/17/2024 CALPERS 457 PLAN PAYDATE EFT PAYMENT CALPERS ACH CONFIRM 09/05/2024 E 10-450-142-000-000 2,082.97
E 16-175-142-000-000 1,041.48
E 65-425-142-000-000 758.83
E 10-185-142-000-000 1,626.73
E 10-190-142-000-000 4,232.33
E 10-370-142-000-000 758.83
E 10-140-142-000-000 2,494.64
E 10-172-142-000-000 1,735.81
E 10-175-142-000-000 3,818.77
B 10-022-61-00 3,776.99
E 10-120-142-000-000 3,047.49
E 10-125-142-000-000 1,517.66
17647532 09/03/2024 CA PUB EMPLOYEES RETIRE 09012024 SEP 2024 PERS HEALTH INSURANCE 09/01/2024
Check # Date Vendor Invoice # Invoice Description Inv. Date Amount Paid Check Total Check Register
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
As of 9/30/2024
CHARGES
E 10-805-238-000-000 760.22
E 65-425-235-000-000 51.35
2,124.84
2,124.84
E 10-175-235-000-000 805.26
E 10-185-235-000-000 251.26
E 10-370-235-000-000 51.35
E 10-120-235-000-000 102.70
E 10-140-235-000-000 51.35
E 10-172-235-000-000 51.35
2,364.78
2,364.78
168288427 09/16/2024 VERIZON WIRELESS 9972742665 AUG-SEP 2024 MONTHLY PHONE 09/01/2024 E 10-172-272-000-000 215.00
E 10-175-272-000-000 2,018.73
E 10-185-272-000-000 131.05
99530737 09/11/2024 WEX BANK 99530737 AUG-SEP 2024 VEHICLE FUEL CHEVRON 09/06/2024
Check # Date Vendor Invoice # Invoice Description Inv. Date Amount Paid Check Total Check Register
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
As of 9/30/2024
CARD
E 65-425-272-000-000 BUS MAINT 16.67
8,109.21
8,109.21
E 10-808-210-000-000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 141.66
E 10-808-220-000-000 MTRLS & SUPPLIES 826.77
E 65-425-220-000-000 MTRLS & SUPPLIES 80.77
E 10-380-249-000-000 MTRLS & SUPPLIES 543.81
E 10-450-245-000-000 PARK MAINT 227.05
E 10-805-220-000-000 MTRLS & SUPPLIES 26.92
E 10-370-265-000-000 SUBSCRIPTION 979.80
E 10-370-270-000-000 CONFERENCE 363.12
E 10-380-210-000-000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 5.33
E 10-190-220-000-000 MTRLS & SUPPLIES 174.62
E 10-190-265-000-000 SUBSCRIPTION 537.67
E 10-195-245-000-000 MTRLS & SUPPLIES 48.84
E 10-185-268-000-000 TRAINING -435.00
E 10-190-210-000-000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 388.74
E 10-190-211-000-000 POSTAGE 257.36
E 10-175-268-000-000 TRAINING 955.00
E 10-175-272-000-000 VEHICLE MAINT 353.72
E 10-185-220-000-000 MTRLS & SUPPLIES 539.00
E 10-175-219-000-000 UNIFORMS 117.36
E 10-175-220-000-000 MTRLS & SUPPLIES 71.78
E 10-175-244-000-000 PARKWAY MAINT 732.21
E 10-172-272-000-000 VEHICLE MAINT 177.66
E 10-175-210-000-000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 377.09
E 10-175-218-000-000 SMALL TOOLS 71.72
E 10-140-270-000-000 CONFERENCE -139.39
E 10-172-268-000-000 TRAINING 85.00
E 10-172-270-000-000 CONFERENCE 150.56
E 10-120-270-000-000 CONFERENCE 80.45
E 10-125-270-000-000 CONFERENCE 60.00
E 10-140-210-000-000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 7.53
E 10-110-270-000-000 CONFERENCE 88.64
E 10-120-210-000-000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 26.35
E 10-120-220-000-000 MTRLS & SUPPLIES 170.40
449145124 09/12/2024 US BANK AUG2024 CAL AUG-SEP 2024 CAL CARD CHARGES 09/06/2024
Check # Date Vendor Invoice # Invoice Description Inv. Date Amount Paid Check Total Check Register
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
As of 9/30/2024
Christine Clayton, Finance Director
City of Grand Terrace
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 37202, I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT, TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, THE AFORE
LISTED CHECKS FOR PAYMENT OF CITY LIABILITIES HAVE BEEN AUDITED BY ME AND ARE ACCURATE, NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE EXPENDITURES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CITY. I FURTHER CERTIFY, TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, THAT THE CITY HAS AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR PAYMENT THEREOF.
Total Checks: 660,078.11
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AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: November 12, 2024
TITLE: Update to Facility Use Fees: 2nd Reading
PRESENTED BY: Shanita Tillman, Sr. Management Analyst
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend a second reading of the update by title only and adopt the revised Facility Use Agreement fee structure. This update aims to establish clear guidelines for facility users, ensure the City recovers its costs, and maintain accessibility for local non-profits, community groups, and sportsrelated organizations. 2030 VISION STATEMENT:
This staff report supports Goal #4: 'Develop and Implement Successful Partnerships.' BACKGROUND:
The City Council adopted park policies and fee structures in 1994 and 2002, with the latter clarifying the Facility Use Agreement and introducing a temporary discounted rate for ballfield lighting. In 2012, a comprehensive Facility Use Policy was developed to improve management of City facilities. In 2017, a licensing agreement was established with CJUSD for shared use of Terrace Hills Middle School's facilities, with community organizations covering field maintenance costs.
The revised Facility Use Agreement clarifies applicant responsibilities for using City fields, facilities, and park shelters, aiming to ensure proper maintenance while enhancing accessibility. A new fee structure balances affordability for non-profits and community organizations with cost recovery for the City.
DISCUSSION:
Key updates to the revised Facility Use Agreement include:
• Fee Structure for Nonprofits: A one-time $10 registration fee allows scheduling of events at the Senior Center and Community Room throughout the fiscal year, with designated booking times from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM on weekdays (excluding Fridays after 5:00 PM) and all day on weekends.
• Additional Fees:
o Cleaning Fee: $32 per hour (minimum 2 hours) for events serving food and beverages. o Staff Call-Out Fee: $50 per hour (minimum 2 hours) if City staff assistance is required. • Sports League Pricing: Local sports leagues can schedule up to 32 hours of facility use for $800 or at a rate of $50 per hour. Private teams will follow this new pricing structure.
The City Manager retains authority to grant exceptions to the rules or fees based on specific circumstances or community needs.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
No environmental impact.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The revised Facility Use Agreement is anticipated to generate additional revenue through the implementation of various facility usage fees, which will support the maintenance and operational costs of City facilities. Additionally, the structured fee schedule for sports leagues and community organizations will promote equitable access while ensuring cost recovery for the City’s resources.
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, please explain:
Event Date(s):
Expected Attendance:
Event Details:
P Event End Time: ark & Shelter(s):
Facility: Event Start Time:
am/pm
am/pm
Applicant’s Name:
Street Address:
Phone Number:
E-Mail:
Initials:
City: Zip:
Non-Profit Tax ID 501 (c)(3)#:
Organization:
Will there be food
vendors?*
Will vendors be
accepting money?**
Will there be live
entertainment (DJ/Band)?**
Will food and
beverages be served?
W Yes No ill there be music?
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
*Proof of liability insurance
may be required
**Vendors must provide County
Healthy Permit and/or City Business
License
FACILITY USE APPLICATION
Welcome to the City of Grand Terrace! This reservation request is not an approved contract for facility rental. Please submit the Field and Facility Use Application at least 60 days before events or within 14 days for park shelter reservations to allow for adequate approval time. Park shelters require a minimum reservation time of 2 hours. The registration fee is nonrefundable. Staff review, security services, and liability insurance may be necessary. Please refrain from advertising your event until approval is issued. Please initial here to acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this information.
STAFF USE ONLY
Non-Profit or Community Based Organization Fee Structure A $10 registration fee is required per fiscal year, and organizations have the flexibility to schedule events in the Community Room and Senior Center throughout the fiscal year. Please be aware that events organized by these groups may be subject to cancellation with notice to accommodate the City's needs.
Non-Refundable Registration Fee:
$10
Rental Fee: Deposit: Staffing Fee: Cleaning Fee: Amount Due:
Health Permit
501(c)(3)Letter of Determination
Insurance
Equipment Rental Form
Other:
Facility Use Application Received Date:
Received By:
Approved By:
Enter into GovPilot: / /
Reference#:
Five Business Days Prior to Event:
I acknowledge that I am a nonprofit or community based organization, as outlined in the FUA definitions.
I acknowledge that the permit expires on June 30th.
I acknowledge that my organization can schedule events Monday through Thursday from 7 AM to 10 PM, with the Senior Center available after 3 PM. Events scheduled on Fridays after 5 PM, as well as on Saturdays and Sundays, will be charged at the Grand Terrace resident rate.
Facilities Rental Fees
Any person, group, or organization wishing to use City facilities must pay the rates set forth below. Fees will be periodically reviewed and may be recommended for revision by the City Council if necessary. Fees may be waived at the discretion of the City Manager.
COMMUNITY ROOM OR SENIOR CENTER
Maximum Occupancy:
(50) Community Room
(120) Senior Center
Grand Terrace Residents $30.00 per hour
Non-Grand Terrace Residents $50.00 per hour
Non-Profits or Community Based Groups $10 annual registration; See application front for details.
All event and room reservations require the following:
$10.00 Registration Fee (Non-Refundable)
$200.00 Refundable Deposit – Refunded after a post-event inspection confirms no damages. This does not apply to non-profits or community-based groups
Field lighting fees will automatically apply to scheduled usage after dusk OUTDOOR PARK SHELTERS Maximum Occupancy: 50
Grand Terrace Residents $10.00 per hour, minimum 2-hour rental Non-Grand Terrace Residents $15.00 per hour, minimum 2-hour rental All park reservations require the following:
$10.00 Registration Fee (Non-Refundable)
$50.00 Refundable Deposit – Refund issued upon confirmation of no damages, decorations, or trash left behind
COURT AND FIELD RENTAL
GTCSC, GTLL, GTT: $5 per player during league term Due at the end of the first month of the term Teams, Private Use, or Team Practices (including league teams)
Hourly Rate: $50.00 per hour
Flat Rate: $800.00 for 32 hours of use per fiscal year
Basketball Teams: $3 per player per agreement term Due at the end of the first month of the agreement term $10.00 Registration Fee (Non-Refundable)
$200.00 Refundable Deposit (Excluding designated leagues, subject to no damages to the field or buildings during reservation)
STAFF CALL-OUT & FOOD AND BEVERAGE CLEANUP FEE
Staff Call-Out: $50.00 per hour, (2-hour minimum)
Food and Beverage Fee: $32 for the first hour; $64 for events of two hours or more - Required when food and beverages are served in the Senior Center or Community Room
FIELD LIGHTING FOR LITTLE LEAGUE, SOCCER, AND FOOTBALL ONLY $20.00 per hour Due at the end of the agreement term
BASKETBALL COURT LIGHTING
$2.00 per hour Due at the end of agreement term
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: November 12, 2024
TITLE: Discontinue the use of Zoom for City Council and Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board meetings
PRESENTED BY: DEBRA THOMAS, CITY CLERK
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2030 VISION STATEMENT:
This staff report supports the City's Mission: To preserve and protect our community and its exceptional quality of life through thoughtful planning within the constraints of fiscally responsible government.
BACKGROUND:
On March 16, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-28-20 regarding COVID-19 whereby City Council (Council) and Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board (Planning Commission) meetings were held virtually to avoid transmission of the illness. Ever since that date, the City of Grand Terrace has been continually utilizing Zoom for public participation in all of its Council and Planning Commission meetings.
DISCUSSION:
Due to the lack of participation by members of the public utilizing the Zoom feature that is offered to the community, staff will be discontinuing the Zoom feature moving forward for all Council and Planning Commission meetings. Staff has noticed a significant decrease in the use of the Zoom feature by members of the public participating in Council and Planning Commission meetings over the past two (2) years, with the exception of one (1) time in April of 2024 supporting a candidate who was applying for the vacancy on Council due to the resignation of former City Council Member, Sylvia Robles. Eliminating this feature will allow staff the ability to focus more on monitoring the agenda meeting management program, live streaming and minute preparation.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
None.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: November 12, 2024
TITLE: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 360 to Repeal Various Chapters of the City of Grand Terrace Municipal Code
PRESENTED BY: Adrian Guerra, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: Direct the City Attorney to read the title for the second reading, waive further reading of, and adopt “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.”
2030 VISION STATEMENT:
This staff report supports City Council Goal #5, “Engage in Proactive Communication” by updating the City’s Municipal Code to provide current information regarding City policies.
BACKGROUND:
City staff has initiated a process of reviewing the City of Grand Terrace Municipal Code to identify outdated or unnecessary provisions. City staff has identified a first round of chapters that are no longer required following staff’s analysis and/or because these matters are now regulated by superseding federal or state law and are described below. A chart summarizing the proposed Chapters to be deleted is also attached to this report.
DISCUSSION:
The City Council conducted the first reading of the attached proposed ordinance on October 8, 2024.
If adopted, the ordinance will repeal the following:
• Chapter 2.20 (“Community Redevelopment Agency”) of Title 2 (“Administration and Personnel”) of the Municipal Code, which was originally passed to develop a Community Redevelopment Agency. Since the time of the introduction of Chapter 2.20 in 1979, there is no
longer a Community Redevelopment Agency. As a result, Chapter 2.20 is unnecessary. • Chapter 2.28 (“Emergency Organization”) of Title 2 (“Administration and Personnel”) of the Municipal Code, which was adopted to develop emergency organization and formation of a disaster council in order to protect persons and property in the event of an emergency. Now, the City now follows the Incident Command System (ICS) organization as required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), rendering the Chapter obsolete. • Chapter 2.40 (“Training of Law Enforcement Officers”) of Title 2 (“Administration and Personnel”) of the Municipal Code, which was adopted in 1978, provided regulations for training of law enforcement officers. The City currently contracts with San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department for law enforcement training services. Therefore, Chapter 2.40 is no longer necessary.
• Chapter 6.12 (“Apiaries”), which regulates keeping of bees and apiaries throughout the City, Chapter 6.16 (“Hogs”), which regulates the activities of hog keeping, Chapter 6.20 (“Commercial Kennels”), which regulates operation, control and management of commercial kennels, Chapter 6.24 (“Livestock”), which regulates livestock activities, and Chapter 6.28 (“Riding Academies”), which regulates the activities of riding academies, of Title 6 (“Animals”) of the Municipal Code, which was first adopted in 2003. Since 2003, the City has transitioned from a primarily rural community to a more urbanized environment. Because of this transition, the provisions for animal and livestock keeping and related activities are inapplicable. To better reflect the City’s contemporary urban setting and community standard, the City proposes repealing these Chapters.
• Chapter 8.16 (“Aircraft Takeoffs and Landings”) of Title 8 (“Health and Safety”) of the Municipal Code, which was originally passed in 1978 to account for aircraft takeoff and landing areas.
Since the adoption of Chapter 8.16, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) now provides comprehensive regulations covering aircraft takeoff and landing. Moreover, there are no suitable locations within the city limits of Grand Terrance where aircraft takeoff and landing could occur. As a result, Chapter 8.16 is no longer relied upon by the City. • Chapter 8.24 (“Ambulances”) of Title 8 (“Health and Safety”) of the Municipal Code concerning regulations of ambulances, which is now redundant and unnecessary since the regulation of ambulances in the City is currently under the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County and the Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency (ICEMA).
• Chapter 8.72 (“Abandoned Orchards”) of Title 8 (“Health and Safety”) of the Municipal Code, which was introduced in 1978 to manage the consequences of neglected or abandoned orchards. Given the change in the City’s character since then, Chapter 8.72 is inapplicable and
impractical.
• Chapter 9.26 (“Synthetic Drugs - Sale and Use Prohibited”) of Title 9 (“Public Peace, Morals, and Welfare”) of the Municipal Code, which was passed in 2015 in order to address recreational use of synthetic drugs and legal use stimulant products. Because the regulation of synthetic drugs and legal use stimulant products have been comprehensively addressed by federal law, Chapter 9.26 is redundant and obsolete.
The proposed revisions are intended to reflect current law and City conditions.
Therefore, it is recommended that the City Council direct the City Attorney to read the title for second reading, waive further reading of, and adopt the attached ordinance.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
None.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
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ORDINANCE NO. 360
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
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Terrace adopted Chapter 2.20 (“Community Redevelopment Agency”) of Title 2 (“Administration and Personnel”) of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code concerning the community redevelopment agency; however the chapter is obsolete and unnecessary given that there is no longer a Community Redevelopment Agency; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Terrace adopted Chapter 2.28 (“Emergency Organization”) of Title 2 (“Administration and Personnel”) of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code concerning emergency organization and formation of a disaster council; however the City now follows the Incident Command System (ICS) organization as required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), rendering the Chapter obsolete; and WHEREAS, the City of Grand Terrace adopted Chapter 2.40 (“Training of Law Enforcement Officers”) of Title 2 (“Administration and Personnel”) of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code concerning regulations for training of law enforcement officers; however the City contracts with San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department for law enforcement training services rendering the Chapter obsolete; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Terrace adopted various chapters within Title 6 (“Animals”) of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code, including Chapter 6.12 (“Apiaries”) , which regulates keeping of bees and apiaries throughout the city, Chapter 6.16 (“Hogs”), which regulates the activities of hog keeping, Chapter 6.20 (“Commercial Kennels”), which regulates operation, control and management of commercial kennels, Chapter 6.24 (“Livestock”), which regulates livestock activities, and Chapter 6.28 (“Riding Academies”), which regulates the activities of riding academies; and WHEREAS, the City has transitioned from a primarily rural community to a more urbanized environment, making the provisions for animal and livestock keeping and related activities inapplicable and obsolete; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the need to update and modernize the City’s regulations to better reflect the City’s contemporary urban setting and community standard; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Terrace adopted Chapter 8.16 (“Aircraft Takeoffs and Landings”) of Title 8 (“Health and Safety”) of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code concerning aircraft takeoff and landing areas; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) now provides comprehensive regulations covering aircraft takeoff and landing, rendering local regulations redundant and unnecessary, as are no suitable locations within the city limits of Grand Terrace where aircraft takeoff and landing would occur; and WHEREAS, the City of Grand Terrace adopted Chapter 8.24 (“Ambulances”) of Title 8 (“Health and Safety”) of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code concerning regulations of ambulances; and
WHEREAS, the regulation of ambulances is now under the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County and the Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency (ICEMA), rendering local regulations redundant and unnecessary; and WHEREAS, the City of Grand Terrace adopted Chapter 8.72 (“Abandoned Orchards”) of Title 8 (“Health and Safety”) of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code concerning neglected or abandoned orchards, which is inapplicable and impractical given the current character of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Chapter 9.26 (“Synthetic Drugs - Sale and Use Prohibited”) of Title 9 (“Public Peace, Morals, and Welfare”) of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code regulating recreational use of synthetic drugs and legal use stimulant products; and
WHEREAS, the regulation of synthetic drugs and legal use stimulant products has been comprehensively addressed by federal law, rendering this Chapter redundant and unnecessary; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the need to review and regularly update the Grand Terrace Municipal Code so that the repeal of each of these referenced regulations will streamline the Municipal Code and remove unnecessary provisions.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference.
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SECTION 2. Chapter 2.20 (“Community Redevelopment Agency”) of Title 2 (“Administration”) of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 3. Chapter 2.28 (“Emergency Organization”) of Title 2 (“Administration”) of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 4. Chapter 2.40 (“Training of Law Enforcement Officers”) of Title 2 (“ Administration”) of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 5. Chapter 6.12 (“Apiaries”) of Title 6 (“Animals”) of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 6. Chapter 6.16 (“Hogs”) of Title 6 (“Animals”) of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 7. Chapter 6.20 (“Commercial Kennels”) of Title 6 (“Animals”) of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 8. Chapter 6.24 (“Livestock”) of Title 6 (“Animals”) of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 9. Chapter 6.28 (“Riding Academies”) of Title 6 (“Animals”) of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 10. Chapter 8.16 (“Aircraft Takeoffs and Landings”) of Title 8 (“Health and Safety”) of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 11. Chapter 8.24 (“Ambulances”) of Title 8 (“Health and Safety”) of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 12. Chapter 8.72 (“Abandoned Orchards”) of Title 8 (“Health and Safety”) of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 13. Chapter 9.26 (“Synthetic Drugs”) of Title 9 (“Public Peace, Morals and Welfare”) of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 14.SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
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SECTION 15. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be effective on the thirtieth (30th) day after the day of its adoption.
SECTION 16. CERTIFICATION. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the same to be published as required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of November 2024. _____________________________
Bill Hussey
Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Debra Thomas
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Adrian R. Guerra
City Attorney
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: November 12, 2024
TITLE: Second Reading and Adoption 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
PRESENTED BY: Adrian Guerra, City Attorney
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, 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.”
2030 VISION STATEMENT:
This staff report supports City Council Goal #2 “Maintain Public Safety” by providing guidance on the enforcement of unlicensed and unpermitted sidewalk vendors which endanger the health, safety, and welfare of residents and visitors of the City.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council had previously adopted an ordinance adding Chapter 9.05 to Title 9 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code ("GTMC") to establish sidewalk vendor regulations that provide general operational requirements in compliance with Senate Bill 946.
Since the passage of the City’s sidewalk vending regulations, the City has faced issues related to unlicensed and unpermitted sidewalk vendors operating on the public right-of-way in violation of the GTMC. Violations relate to the objective health, safety, or welfare concerns. These sidewalk vendors also create unfair competition for lawful operations. Thus, enforcing the City's regulations is crucial for the promotion of safe and fair practices. Since sidewalk vending has been decriminalized by Senate Bill 946, updated enforcement methods are required for the City to seek compliance with its sidewalk vendor regulations.
DISCUSSION:
The City Council conducted the first reading of the attached proposed ordinance on October 8, 2024.
If adopted the ordinance will address the City's concerns by authorizing two methods of enforcement.
I.Seizure of Evidence (Section 9.05.040)
Section 9.05.040 authorizes the seizure of a sidewalk vendor’s pushcart, stand, display, pedal-driven cart, wagon, showcase, rack, or other nonmotorized conveyance, and associated equipment, food, utensils, goods, or merchandise (collectively “items”) that serve as evidence of a crime or booked as property after an arrest of a sidewalk vendor for violation of any local, state, or federal laws or
regulations, excluding Chapter 9.05. Items seized under this circumstance will be stored and processed in accordance with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s applicable policies and procedures and any other applicable state law.
II.Impoundment (Section 9.05.050)
Section 9.05.050 authorizes any city official, including a peace officer, code enforcement officer or inspector, firefighter, fire prevention specialist, examiner, or other agent of the City to impound a sidewalk vendor’s items used in violation of Section 2080.10 of the California Civil Code, Section 114393 of the California Health and Safety Code, and/or any other applicable City, county, or state law including any of the following reasons:
1. Food displayed, offered or made available for sale, including equipment or utensils used by a sidewalk vendor, without holding a valid and displayed health permit from the San Bernardino County Health Department in violation of county or state law.
2. Items reasonably appear to be unattended or abandoned on public or private property for more than 30 consecutive minutes without moving from the exact spot it was located and reasonable attempts were made to locate the owner or responsible person(s) within the first 50 feet of the items.
3. Items displayed, offered, or made available for sale by a sidewalk vendor who does not possess a valid applicable permit pursuant to Chapter 5.64 and a City business license pursuant to Chapter 5.04.
4. Items displayed, offered, or made available for sale by a sidewalk vendor who operates in violation of this chapter and refuses or fails to provide identification.
5. Operation in violation of this chapter and refusal or failure by a sidewalk vendor to remove items from public or private property within 30 consecutive minutes after being instructed to do so by a city official or other agent of the City.
6. Items displayed, offered, or made available for sale by a sidewalk vendor who vends in a manner that blocks or obstructs the free movement of pedestrians on sidewalks and fails to maintain a minimum of 48 inches of accessible path of travel, without obstruction, along the sidewalk upon which the vendor is vending so as to enable persons to freely pass while walking, running, or using mobility assistance devices, and/or in violation of the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-336) and other disability access standards.
7. Items displayed, offered, or made available for sale in violation of any applicable federal, state, county, or City laws, ordinances, and regulations, including, but not limited to, illegal or counterfeit merchandise, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, smoke or vaping products, adult-oriented material, live animals, weapons, and/or pharmaceuticals.
8. Items creating an imminent and substantial danger or environmental hazard to the health, safety, or general welfare of the public or property at the location of the vending cart such as, but not limited to, discharge of oil, grease, or other slippery substances on the street or sidewalk without any effort to maintain best management practices; using unapproved portable cooking equipment, heating element, gas-fueled appliance, generator, or any open flame; during an urgent or emergency public safety event or incident; lack of a fire extinguisher; using any luminaire, flashing lights, or any other animated devices or sign; or using, operating, or permitting any radio, loudspeaker, or other machine or device for the producing or reproducing of sound.
9. Items displayed, offered, or made available for sale by a sidewalk vendor who has, within a 24- month period, been issued three or more administrative citations for violations of this chapter.
Impounded items that are perishable or cannot be safely stored may be disposed of while all other
impounded items will be stored by the City for not less than 30 nor more than 60 days. The owner will be duly notified and given an opportunity to retrieve their impounded items within a set time frame by paying any applicable impound fees and demonstrating proper proof of ownership.
Conversely, a sidewalk vendor may choose to appeal the impoundment by paying an appeal fee and filing an administrative hearing request in writing. The hearing shall be in front of a hearing officer designated by the city manager. If the hearing officer reverses the impoundment decision, the appellant shall receive his or her impounded items and be refunded the appeal fee. Otherwise, the appellant must retrieve their impounded items in accordance with the recovery procedures provided in subsections (F)(3)(i) and (H).
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
None.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Costs associated with the enforcement.
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ORDINANCE NO. 361
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
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
WHEREAS, the California Constitution, article XI, section 7, authorizes the City of Grand Terrace (“City”) to adopt and enforce local police, sanitary, and other ordinances and regulations that are not in conflict with the general laws; and WHEREAS, Senate Bill number 946, including Government Code section 51038 authorizes the City to regulate sidewalk vending to help protect public health and safety; and
WHEREAS, the City has previously adopted Grand Terrace Municipal Code (“FMC”) chapter 9.05 (“Vending on City Sidewalks”), Title 9 (“Public Peace, Morals and Welfare”) to regulate sidewalk vending within the City; and WHEREAS, The City now desires to add FMC sections 9.05.040 (“Seizure of Evidence”) and 9.05.050 (“Impoundment”) to help protect the City’s community by more effectively regulating sale of food, goods, and merchandise creating a health and safety danger.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Recitals set forth above are incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. Section 9.05.040 (“Seizure of Evidence”) of Chapter 9.05 (“Vending on City Sidewalks”) of Title 9 (“Public Peace, Morals and Welfare”) of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code is hereby added and shall now read as follows:
9.05.040 – Seizure of evidence.
Any pushcart, stand, display, pedal-driven cart, wagon, showcase, rack, or other nonmotorized conveyance, and associated equipment, food, utensils, goods, or merchandise that are evidence of a crime or booked as property after arrest of a sidewalk vendor for violation of any local, state, or federal laws or regulations, excluding this chapter, may be seized and stored in accordance with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s applicable policies and procedures and any other applicable state law.
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SECTION 3. Section 9.05.050 (“Impoundment”) of Chapter 9.05 (“Vending on City Sidewalks”) of Title 9 (“Public Peace, Morals and Welfare”) of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code is hereby added and shall now read as follows:
9.05.050 – Impoundment.
A. Impound means to seize or take custody of a sidewalk vendor’s pushcart, stand, display, pedal-driven cart, wagon, showcase, rack, or other nonmotorized conveyance, and associated equipment, food, utensils, goods, or merchandise (collectively “items”) because of a violation of any applicable law or regulation.
B. Impoundment authorization. Any city official, including a peace officer, code enforcement officer or inspector, firefighter, fire prevention specialist, examiner, or other agent of the City may impound a sidewalk vendor’s items used in violation of this chapter pursuant to Section 2080.10 of the California Civil Code, Section 114393 of the California Health and Safety Code, and/or any other applicable City, county, or state law for any of the following reasons:
1. Food displayed, offered or made available for sale, including equipment or utensils used by a sidewalk vendor, without holding a valid and displayed health permit from the San Bernardino County Health Department in violation of county or state law.
2. Items reasonably appear to be unattended or abandoned on public or private property for more than 30 consecutive minutes without moving from the exact spot it was located and reasonable attempts were made to locate the owner or responsible person(s) within the first 50 feet of the items.
3. Items displayed, offered, or made available for sale by a sidewalk vendor who does not possess a valid applicable permit pursuant to Chapter 5.64 and a City business license pursuant to Chapter 5.04.
4. Items displayed, offered, or made available for sale by a sidewalk vendor who operates in violation of this chapter and refuses or fails to provide identification.
5. Operation in violation of this chapter and refusal or failure by a sidewalk vendor to remove items from public or private property within 30 consecutive minutes after being instructed to do so by a city official or other agent of the City.
6. Items displayed, offered, or made available for sale by a sidewalk vendor who vends in a manner that blocks or obstructs the free movement of
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pedestrians on sidewalks and fails to maintain a minimum of 48 inches of accessible path of travel, without obstruction, along the sidewalk upon which the vendor is vending so as to enable persons to freely pass while walking, running, or using mobility assistance devices, and/or in violation of the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Public Law 101- 336) and other disability access standards.
7. Items displayed, offered, or made available for sale in violation of any applicable federal, state, county, or City laws, ordinances, and regulations, including, but not limited to, illegal or counterfeit merchandise, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, smoke or vaping products, adult-oriented material, live animals, weapons, and/or pharmaceuticals.
8. Items creating an imminent and substantial danger or environmental hazard to the health, safety, or general welfare of the public or property at the location of the vending cart such as, but not limited to, discharge of oil, grease, or other slippery substances on the street or sidewalk without any effort to maintain best management practices; using unapproved portable cooking equipment, heating element, gas-fueled appliance, generator, or any open flame; during an urgent or emergency public safety event or incident; lack of a fire extinguisher; using any luminaire, flashing lights, or any other animated devices or sign; or using, operating, or permitting any radio, loudspeaker, or other machine or device for the producing or reproducing of sound.
9. Items displayed, offered, or made available for sale by a sidewalk vendor who has, within a 24-month period, been issued three or more administrative citations for violations of this chapter.
C. Disposal authorization. The City may immediately dispose of impounded items that are perishable and/or cannot be safely stored.
D. Impoundment period of items held by City. The impoundment of any sidewalk vendor's items, excluding any items that were immediately disposed of because they were perishable and/or could not be safely stored, may be held by the City for not less than 30, nor more than 60, calendar days from the date of impoundment.
E. Impoundment notification. Upon impoundment of items under this section, the city manager or city manager’s designee shall do all the following:
1. Take responsibility for the storage, documentation, and disposition of the items excluding any items that were immediately disposed of because they were perishable and/or could not be safely stored.
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2. Provide the person from whom the items were taken with a receipt and instructions for the retrieval of the items excluding any items that were immediately disposed of because they were perishable and/or could not be safely stored. The receipt and instructions shall either be given at the time the city official obtained the items or mailed on the next business day, by first class mail.
3. If the city official has knowledge that the person from whom the items were taken is not the owner or if the owner cannot otherwise be ascertained, the city manager or city manager’s designee shall make reasonable efforts to identify the owner. If the owner is identified, the city manager or city manager’s designee shall mail, by first class mail, a receipt and instructions for the retrieval of the items excluding any items that were immediately disposed of because they were perishable and/or could not be safely stored.
i. The receipt and instructions shall notify the person from whom the items were taken that the items must be claimed either within:
(A) 30 calendar days of impoundment pursuant to Section 114393 of the California Health and Safety Code and/or (B) 60 calendar days of impoundment pursuant to Section 2080.10 of the California Civil Code, and that if the items are not claimed within the applicable time, the items will be disposed of in accordance with the disposal provisions of this section or any other applicable county or state law. Within the applicable 30 or 60 calendar days, the person may do one of the following.
1. Retrieve the items, excluding any items that were
immediately disposed of because they were perishable
and/or could not be safely stored.
2. Authorize in writing another person to retrieve the items, excluding any items that were immediately disposed of
because they were perishable and/or could not be safely stored.
3. Notify the City in writing that they are unable to retrieve the items because they are in custody (e.g., jail or prison) and request the City to hold the items, excluding any items that were immediately disposed of because they were
perishable and/or could not be safely stored. If a person notifies the City that they are unable to either retrieve the items within the applicable 30 or 60 calendar days or have an authorized person retrieve the items, the City shall hold the items for not longer than ten additional months, after which time the City may dispose of the items in
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accordance with the disposal provisions of this code or any other applicable county or state law.
ii. Pursuant to state law the City shall not be liable for damages caused by any official action performed with due care regarding the disposition of items pursuant to this section and the disposal provisions of this chapter.
F. Appeal of impoundment. An aggrieved sidewalk vendor may appeal the impoundment of their items by requesting an administrative hearing.
1. An aggrieved sidewalk vendor shall have a right to appeal the impoundment of their items within 15 calendar days after notice of the action or 15 calendar days after the decision has been mailed to the appellant’s address.
2. An appeal shall be taken by filing with the city clerk a written appeal along with an appeal fee as set by resolution of the City Council. The written appeal statement shall contain, at a minimum, the following:
i. The name, current mailing address, and telephone number of the appellant;
ii. The date of impoundment of items by a city official; iii. A statement as to grounds for an appeal in sufficient detail to enable the hearing officer to understand the nature of the controversy; and
iv. The signature of the appellant under penalty of perjury as to the contents of the request for appeal.
3. An appeal shall be scheduled for a hearing before a hearing officer designated by the city manager within 60 days of the filing and payment of the appeal, unless both the appellant and the hearing officer consent to a later date.
4. The city manager shall give notice in writing to the appellant of the date, time, and location of the appeal hearing. At the hearing, the hearing officer shall review the record of the decision for impoundment of items and hear testimony of the appellant, if any, and any other interested party. The hearing officer may continue the hearing and request additional information from the appellant or the City prior to issuing a decision.
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5. After the hearing, the hearing officer shall issue a written decision within ten days of the hearing to uphold or reverse the impoundment. The hearing officer shall mail notice of the decision to the appellant. The decision of the hearing officer on the appeal shall be final.
6. When an impoundment decision is reversed, the hearing officer shall state the reason for reversal. Reversal shall result in the City returning the impounded items (excluding items that are perishable and/or could not be safely stored) and any appeal fee paid back to the appellant within 15 business days.
7. When an impoundment decision is upheld, the hearing officer shall state the reason for upholding impoundment. The appellant may retrieve impounded items in accordance with subsections (F)(3)(i) and (H) of this section, and the City may retain any appeal fee paid.
G. Recovery of impounded items and payment of impound fees. A sidewalk vendor may recover impounded items, excluding any items that were immediately disposed of because they were perishable and/or could not be safely stored, upon paying applicable impound fees and demonstrating proper proof of ownership of the items. The City Council may by resolution adopt impound fees, which shall reflect the City's personnel, enforcement, investigation, storage, disposal, and impound costs.
H. Unclaimed items. Any unclaimed items will be considered abandoned and forfeited to the City after (A) 30 calendar days of impoundment pursuant to Section 114393 of the California Health and Safety Code and/or (B) 60 calendar days of impoundment pursuant to Section 2080.10 of the California Civil Code, or any other applicable City, county, or state law.
I. The city manager is further authorized to develop additional regulations for the storage and release of impounded items not in conflict with this chapter.
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be effective on the thirtieth (30th) day after the day of its adoption.
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SECTION 6. CERTIFICATION. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the same to be published as required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of November 2024. __________________________
Bill Hussey
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Debra Thomas
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
Adrian R. Guerra
City Attorney
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: November 12, 2024
TITLE: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 362 to Add Chapter 9.32 of Title 9 to the Grand Terrace Municipal Code Relating to Unlawful Camping and Storage of Personal Property
PRESENTED BY: Adrian Guerra, City Attorney
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.”
2030 VISION STATEMENT:
This staff report supports City Council Goal #2 “Maintain Public Safety” by providing guidance on the removal of campsites and personal property stored on public property which cause fire risks, environmental degradation, public access impediments, unsanitary conditions, and public safety hazards. This staff report also supports City Council Goal #5 “Engage in Proactive Communication” by providing staff and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with procedures regarding the removal of unlawful campsites and unlawfully stored personal property.
BACKGROUND:
Until recently, California cities were prohibited from imposing criminal sanctions against people experiencing homelessness for camping on public property when there was no alternative shelter available. These anticamping ordinances were found to violate the Cruel and Unusual Punishments Clause of the Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court overruled this precedent and found the Cruel and Unusual Punishments Clause does not actually prohibit the enforcement of public-camping laws.
While municipalities may now pursue enforcement of Camping prohibitions regardless of shelter availability, it is important to note the Grants Pass holding is limited in scope. In order to preempt potential challenges under other constitutional provisions, camping ordinances should avoid blanket bans on camping activities, impose reasonable fines, clearly define and articulate prohibitions and associated penalties, provide notice before removal of campsites and associated personal property, and properly store personal property collected during a removal. _________________________
Martin v. Boise, 902 F. 3d 1031, 1035, 1049 (2018).
Id. at1049. See also "Excessive bail shall not be required, no excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted." U.S. Const. amend. XIII.
City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson, 144 S. Ct. 2202, 2224 (2024).
Id. at 2224.
DISCUSSION:
The City Council conducted the first reading of the attached proposed ordinance on October 8, 2024.
If adopted, the ordinance will create standards for enforcement of campsites and unlawful storage of personal property on public property in accordance with the recent Grants Pass decision.
I. Prohibition on Camping
Generally, camping ordinances either (a) prohibit camping at all times with the exception of certain designated locations; or (b) prohibit camping in the same location for a period of time. Rather than implementing an outright bank, these more measured approaches are advisable in light of the Supreme Court's narrow holding in Grants Pass.
Considering the City’s size and its lower homeless population compared to neighboring cities, a prohibition on camping for a period of over 24 hours should adequately addresses its current homelessness related issues. As such, the ordinance defines “camping” as placing, pitching, or occupying camp facilities; living temporarily in a camp facility or outdoors; and using camp paraphernalia in a single location within the City for more than 24 hours.
Exceptions exist for special events and the lawful use of private property. Special events may include events such as youth or school events, marathons or other sporting events, and other scouting activities.
In order to prevent other due process challenges, the ordinance also provides clear instructions for the abatement of campsites. The City will be required to provide a written Notice to Vacate 48 hours before the removal of personal property, camp paraphernalia, and camp facilities begin. The Notice must provide information related to the date and time of posting, the location of the campsite, the required date by which the individual must vacate the campsite, how personal property removed by the City may be retrieved, and when removal by the City will occur. The City will be required to document the removal process by taking photographs during, before, and after abatement, and take inventory of collected items. The collected personal property must then be stored for a period of at least 60 days.
An exception to the notice requirement exists for exigent circumstances that pose an imminent threat to life, health, safety, or infrastructure which must be immediately addressed. Still, a written notice after abatement providing basic information related to the removal and instructions for retrieving collected property must be given.
II. Prohibition on Storage of Personal Property
The proposed ordinance prohibits the storage of personal property on any public property or private property without the consent of the owner.
Similar to the process for abating campsites, the ordinance provides clear processes for the removal of unlawfully stored personal property. The City will be required to provide a written Notice of Removal at least 24 hours before beginning the removal. The Notice must provide information related to the date and time of posting, the location of the unlawfully stored personal property, the required date by which the individual must remove the personal property, how personal property removed by the City may be retrieved, and when removal by the City will occur. The City will be required to take inventory of the collected items and store them for a period of at least 60 days.
Again, an exception to the notice requirement exists for exigent circumstances. The City will be
required to post a notice after removal providing basic information related to the removal and instructions for retrieving collected property.
III. Violations and Penalties
Violations of these regulations against camping and storage of personal property will initially result in a verbal or written warning. In alignment with due process requirements, the warning shall describe to the violator the activity constituting a violation, the action required to fix the violation, and the date and time by which the violation must be cured in order to avoid subsequent violations and penalties.
A subsequent violation will be an infraction and punishable by a fine not exceeding $50. This is consistent with the City’s existing penalty provisions in section 1.05.030 of the Municipal Code.
Lastly, any violation of these regulations, that would otherwise be an infraction, will be a misdemeanor if the person is convicted of an infraction under these regulations within 1 year immediately preceding the date of the first violatio.
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Newport Beach, Cal., Mun. Code § 10.14.020(D)-(E) (2023); Pasadena, Cal., Mun. Code §
3.24.110(A)(8).
Grants Pass, Or., Mun. Code § 5.61.010(A) (defines camping as maintaining a campsite in a single location for more than 24 hours); San Diego, Cal., Mun. Code § 63.0402 (defining camping as occupying an encampment for remaining outdoors overnight); Morrow Bay, Cal., Mun. Code §
8.26.030(1) (allows camping only for twenty-four hours at a time in any one location).
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
None.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Costs associated with the enforcement of and attorney’s fees for the prosecution of the proposed ordinance.
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ORDINANCE NO. 362
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 9.32 OF TITLE 9 TO THE
GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT UNLAWFUL
CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Terrace (“City”) is committed to protecting the life, health, and safety of its residents and all people within the geographical boundaries; and WHEREAS, camping within the City tends to degrade property and create unsanitary, disorderly, and dangerous conditions that affect the residents of the City as well as the general public; and
WHEREAS, the storage of personal property associated with these camping activities detracts from the use of property for its intended purposes and also creates unsanitary, disorderly, and dangerous conditions that affect the residents of the City as well as the general public; and
WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court recently overruled the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals precedent in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, finding laws that regulate camping did not violate the Cruel and Unusual Punishments Clause of the Eight Amendment of the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council intends to act in accordance with the holding of City of Grants Pass by enacting laws regulating camping and storage of personal property in a way that best respects the dignity of all persons; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide staff with direction on how to enforce the removal of unlawful campsites and unlawfully stored personal property.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Recitals set forth above are incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. Chapter 9.32 (“Unlawful Camping and Storage of Personal Property”) of Title 9 (“Public Peace, Morals and Welfare”) of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code is hereby added and shall now read as follows:
CHAPTER 9.32 – UNLAWFUL CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY
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9.32.010 – Purpose.
The purpose of this Chapter is to:
A. Protect the health, welfare, and safety of residents and all people within the City’s boundaries by reserving open spaces and facilities within City limits for their intended purposes.
B. Provide standards for camping and sheltering outdoors which are intended to be as compatible as possible with the protection and preservation of health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Grand Terrace, including unhoused persons.
C. Address issues such as fire risk, environmental degradation, public access impediments, unsanitary conditions, and public safety hazards for residents, neighboring businesses, and unhoused persons.
9.32.020 – Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter:
A. “Camp” or “Camping” means to place, pitch, or occupy camp facilities; to live temporarily in a camp facility or outdoors; to use camp paraphernalia in a single location within the City for more than 24 hours.
B. “Camp facilities” include, but are not limited to, tents, huts, or temporary shelter.
C. “Camp paraphernalia” include, but is not limited to, bedrolls, tarpaulins, cots, beds, sleeping bags, hammocks, or cooking facilities and similar equipment.
D. “City Manager” means the City Manager or his or her designee.
E. “Campsite” means a collection of items that are used or intended to be used for temporary habitation outdoors. Campsites contain camping facilities and/or camping paraphernalia.
F. “Exigent circumstance” means any circumstance in which there is an imminent threat to life, health, safety, or infrastructure which must be immediately addressed.
G. “Hazardous item” means items that present a health or safety risk including but not limited to toxic sharps, chemicals, soiled or moldy items, perishable items, controlled substances, contraband, trash or debris, and any items co-mingled with these listed items.
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H. “Personal property” means (1) any item having apparent value of $50 or more; or (2) any item that can reasonably be identified as belonging to an individual and that has apparent value or utility, including but not limited to eyeglasses, operational wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, other medical equipment, bicycles, scooters, strollers in good repair, uncontaminated and habitable tents, photographs, identification cards, bank statements, and legal papers.
I. “Public property” includes, but is not limited to, a public park, public park facility, public parking lots, public passageways, public rights-of-way, publicly owned landscaped areas, public parkways, public medians, public greenbelts, other government-owned properties located within the City.
J. “Special event” includes, but is not limited to, programs operated by City departments, youth or school events, marathons or other sporting events, and other scouting activities.
9.32.030 – Unlawful camping.
A. It is unlawful and a public nuisance for any person to camp, occupy camp facilities, or use camp paraphernalia on any public property or any private property.
B. The City Manager may, as provided in § 4.100.050, issue a temporary permit to allow camping on public or private property in connection with a special event.
9.32.040 – Permit for special events.
A. The City Manager, may in his or her discretion, issue a permit to establish, maintain and operate a camp facility in connection with a special event.
B. The City Manager may consult with various departments, the county health officer, and the public prior to issuing any temporary permit.
9.32.050 – Abatement of campsites.
A. The City may remove personal property, camp paraphernalia, camp facilities, and all other property where a person is engaged in unlawful camping in accordance with the following procedures:
1. A written Notice to Vacate shall be posted on each tent or structure in a conspicuous manner at least 48 hours before beginning campsite removal. The Notice to Vacate shall include the following information:
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a. Posting date and time;
b. Location;
c. “Vacate by” date and time;
d. Directions on how to retrieve the collected property and a telephone number for assistance;
e. Date by which collected property must be retrieved from the City before it is discarded; and
f. Removal start and end dates.
2. Removal work shall begin no earlier than the date written on the Notice to Vacate. If removal work does not begin accordingly, a new Notice to Vacate must be reposted before removal operations may begin.
3. Any person who returns to a campsite during abatement shall be allowed to remove their personal property from the site. Any personal property that the individual leaves behind will be deemed abandoned.
4. Time-stamped photographs or videos should be taken before, during, and after removal work has been completed.
5. Personal property that is not a hazardous item shall be time-stamped photographed and inventoried by describing and labeling the items and identifying the campsite location and removal date. Any hazardous item shall be discarded.
6. Collected personal property shall be stored in a secured location for not less than 60 days. Items not retrieved by the owner within 60 days shall be deemed abandoned and may be discarded or recycled.
B. Under exigent circumstances, the City may remove personal property, camp paraphernalia, camp facilities, and all other property where a person is engaged in unlawful camping without a prior written Notice to Vacate.
1. A written notice shall be posted in a conspicuous manner after removal.
The notice must contain the following information:
a. Date and time of removal;
b. Location;
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c. Directions on how to retrieve the collected property and a telephone number for assistance; and
d. Date by which collected property must be retrieved from the City before it is discarded.
3. Time-stamped photographs or videos should be taken before, during, and after removal work has been completed.
4. Personal property that is not a hazardous item shall be time-stamped photographed and inventoried by describing and labeling the items and identifying the campsite location and removal date. Any hazardous item shall be discarded.
5. Collected property shall be stored in a secured location for not less than 60 days. Items not retrieved by the owner within 60 days shall be deemed abandoned and may be discarded or recycled.
9.32.060 – Unlawful storage of personal property.
A. It is unlawful and a public nuisance for any person to store personal property, including camp facilities and camp paraphernalia, on any public property or any private property without the written consent of the owner, except as otherwise provided by resolution or ordinance of the City Council.
B. The City may remove unlawfully stored personal property in violation of this section in accordance with the following procedures:
1. A written Notice of Removal shall be posted on or near the personal property in a conspicuous manner at least 24 hours before beginning removal. The Notice of Removal shall include the following information:
a. Posting date and time;
b. Location;
c. “Remove by” date and time;
d. General description of unlawfully stored personal property; e. Directions on how to retrieve the collected property and a telephone number for assistance; and
f. Date of removal.
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2. Removal work shall begin no earlier than the date written on the Notice of Removal. If removal work does not begin accordingly, a new Notice of Removal must be reposted before removal operations may begin.
3. Any person who claims the personal property during the process of removal shall be allowed to remove their personal property from the lawfully stored location. Any personal property that the individual leaves behind will be deemed abandoned.
4. Personal property that is not a hazardous item shall be time-stamped photographed and inventoried by describing and labeling the items and identifying the unlawfully stored location and removal date. Any hazardous item shall be discarded.
5. Collected personal property shall be stored in a secured location for not less than 60 days. Items not retrieved by the owner within 60 days shall be deemed abandoned and may be discarded or recycled.
C. Under exigent circumstances, the City may remove unlawfully stored personal property without a Notice of Removal.
1. A written notice shall be posted in a conspicuous manner after removal.
The notice must contain the following information:
a. Date and time of removal;
b. Location;
c. General description of unlawfully stored personal property; and
d. Directions on how to retrieve the collected property and a telephone number for assistance; and
e. Date by which collected property must be retrieved from the City before it is discarded.
2. Personal property that is not a hazardous item shall be time-stamped photographed and inventoried by describing and labeling the items and identifying the unlawfully stored location and removal date. Any hazardous item shall be discarded.
3. Collected personal property shall be stored in a secured location for not less than 60 days. Items not retrieved by the owner within 60 days shall be deemed abandoned and may be discarded or recycled.
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9.32.070 – Lawful use of private property.
A. Nothing in this section is intended to prohibit or make unlawful, activities of any owner of private property or other lawful user of private property that are normally associated with and incidental to the lawful and authorized use of private property for residential and/or other purposes.
B. Nothing in this section is intended to prohibit or make unlawful, activities of a property owner or other lawful user if such activities are expressly authorized by the City’s comprehensive zoning ordinance or other laws, ordinances, and regulations.
9.32.080 – Violations and penalties.
A. Any person in violation of this chapter shall be given a verbal or written warning before an infraction citation is issued. Enforcement personnel shall make good faith effort to contact the person and provide a reasonable opportunity to cure the violation. The warning shall describe the activity constituting a violation of this chapter, the action required to fix the violation, and the date and time by which the violation must be cured in order to avoid subsequent violations and penalties.
B. Any subsequent violation of this chapter shall be an infraction and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $50, notwithstanding section 1.05.030. In the Court’s discretion, alternative penalties, including but not limited to a reasonable amount of community service, may be imposed.
C. Any violation of this chapter which would otherwise be an infraction is a misdemeanor if a person has been convicted of an infraction under this section within 1 year immediately preceding the date of the first violation.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be effective on the thirtieth (30th) day after the day of its adoption.
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SECTION 5. CERTIFICATION. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the same to be published as required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of November 2024. __________________________
Bill Hussey
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Debra Thomas
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
Adrian R. Guerra
City Attorney
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: November 12, 2024
TITLE: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 363 to Add Chapter 9.36 of Title 9 to the Grand Terrace Municipal Code Relating to Unsanctioned Government-Sponsored Relocation of Unhoused Persons to the City of Grand Terrace
PRESENTED BY: Adrian Guerra, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: Direct the City Attorney to read the title for second reading, waive further reading of, and adopt “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 GOVERNMENTSPONSORED RELOCATION OF UNHOUSED PERSONS TO THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE.”
2030 VISION STATEMENT:
This staff report supports City Council Goal #1 “Ensure Our Fiscal Viability” by implementing policies to retain City resources for homeless-related issues and City Council Goal #5 “Engage in Proactive Communication” by implementing policies and prohibitions against government-sponsored relocation of unhoused persons into the City’s jurisdiction.
BACKGROUND:
The City Attorney’s office became aware of a recent incident in the City of Santa Cruz (“Santa Cruz”) where two law enforcement officers from the City of Hanford transported a disabled, unhoused individual (“Person Doe”) from the City of Hanford to a homeless shelter parking lot in Santa Cruz.
This prompted Santa Cruz to implement an ordinance to prohibit any unsanctioned governmentsponsored transportation of unhoused persons into its jurisdiction. Santa Cruz emphasized the need for these regulations by stating there is reason to believe that other jurisdictions may engage in this type of conduct again, especially in light of the recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United States in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, 144 S. Ct. 2202, 2224 (2024).
DISCUSSION:
The City Council conducted a first reading of the attached proposed ordinance on October 8, 2024. If adopted, the ordinance will prohibit any government-sponsored relocation of unhoused persons into the City’s jurisdiction, subject to limited exceptions.
The ordinance aims to deter nearby jurisdictions responding to the recent decision in Grants Pass and Executive Order N-1-24 from resorting to unproductive conduct that fail to actually solve homelessness. Violation of this regulation will constitute a misdemeanor.
The positive impacts of this ordinance include:
1. Preserving the City’s limited homelessness-related resources for the benefit of individuals residing in the City.
2. Encouraging the appropriate government agencies to provide shelter, care, outreach, and other homelessness-related resources to persons experiencing homelessness rather than simply transporting these individuals elsewhere.
3. Preventing government agencies from engaging in cruel and inhumane treatment of unhoused persons.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
None.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Costs associated with the enforcement of and attorney’s fees for the prosecution of the proposed ordinance.
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ORDINANCE NO. 363
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE, 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
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Terrace (“City”) has become aware of a recent incident in which a disabled, unhoused individual was transported and dropped off in the City of Santa Cruz by Hanford Police Department officers without any authorization from the City of Santa Cruz or its homeless shelter operators; and WHEREAS, if cities and counties can simply relocate unhoused persons to another jurisdiction, no jurisdiction would be incentivized to provide shelter, affordable housing, and outreach services critical to solving California’s homelessness crisis; and WHEREAS, incidents similar to the one described above prevent all cities and counties from responsibly addressing homelessness; and
WHEREAS, the City does not have the resources available to provide shelter and services to any person experiencing homelessness who is dropped off in the City by law enforcement officers, employees, or agents of another jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent Executive Order N-1-24 directed removal of homeless encampments on state properties which may cause more cities and counties to attempt relocation of its unhoused population; and WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to add provisions to the City’s Municipal Code to preempt any similar incidents to that of the City of Santa Cruz.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Recitals set forth above are incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. Chapter 9.36 (“Prohibition of Unsanctioned Government-Sponsored Relocation of Unhoused Persons”) of Title 9 (“Public Peace, Morals and Welfare”) of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code is hereby added and shall now read as follows:
9.36.010 – Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to:
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A. Help preserve the City’s limited homelessness-related resources, including but not limited to shelter and outreach, for the benefit of individuals residing in the City; and
B. Encourage the appropriate government agencies to provide shelter, care, outreach, and other homelessness-related resources to persons experiencing homeless within their jurisdiction, rather than simply transporting these individuals elsewhere; and
C. Prevent government agencies from engaging in the cruel and inhumane treatment of unhoused persons.
9.36.020 – Unsanctioned relocation prohibited.
A. No law enforcement officer, agent, or employee of a county, city, or other governmental entity, when acting in their official capacity, shall transport and drop off an individual on public property or private property that is accessible to the public within the City of Grand Terrace if the individual lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.
B. A person “lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence” within the meaning of this section if that person:
1. Has a primary nighttime residence that is on public property or private property not meant for habitation; or
2. Lives in a publicly or privately operated shelter designated to provide temporary living arrangements, including but not limited to congregate shelters, transitional housing, and hotels and motels paid for by charitable organizations or by federal, state, and local government programs; or
3. Is exiting an institution where they have resided for 90 days or less and resided in an emergency shelter or place not meant for habitation immediately before entering that institution.
9.36.030 – Exceptions.
The prohibitions of this chapter shall not apply to the following authorized activities:
A. Transporting a person to be treated at a hospital or other medical facility; or B. Transporting a person to reside at a facility such as a shelter, temporary housing, or permanent housing, when a law enforcement officer, agent, or employee of a county, city, or other governmental agency has verified that the
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individual being transported has already been accepted to reside at the facility; or
C. Transporting a person to attend a verified appointment with a governmental or non-profit social service provider; or
D. Any transportation or drop off activities undertaken by the City of Grand Terrace or the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department on the City’s behalf within the City of Grand Terrace; or
E. The operations of a governmental provider of public transportation, including but not limited to Omnitrans.
9.36.040 – Violations and penalties.
A violation of any provision of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be effective on the thirtieth (30th) day after the day of its adoption.
SECTION 5. CERTIFICATION. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the same to be published as required by law. [SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE]
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of November 2024. __________________________
Bill Hussey
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Debra Thomas
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
Adrian R. Guerra
City Attorney
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: November 12, 2024
TITLE: Approval of the Change of Regular Meeting Time for the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee
PRESENTED BY: DEBRA THOMAS, CITY CLERK
RECOMMENDATION: Staff Recommends that the City council Approve a Resolution Rescinding Resolution 2013-18 in its entirety and Establishing the Meeting Times for Regular City Council Meetings, Commission Meeting and Committee Meeting (which includes the time change for the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee to 4:00 p.m. or during regular business hours at a time to be determined by the Committee on the first Monday of each month. 2030 VISION STATEMENT:
This staff reports supports Goal #5 Engage in Proactive Communication.
BACKGROUND:
The Historical and Cultural Activities Committee is a Council appointed committee. They are scheduled to meet on the first Monday of each month a 6:00 p.m. The regular meeting day and time is set by City Council resolution. When the Committee was established they were assigned a staff member liaison, which is the City Clerk. The City Clerk attends all of the Committee meetings.
DISCUSSION:
The Committee requested changing their meeting time to better accomodate the committee's personal time. The Committee stated at their last regular meeting held on Monday, November 4, 2024, that the 6:00 p.m. start time was too late and that they wanted an earlier meeting time. A majority of the Committee Members are retired and those that are not, still are in agreement and would like to begin their meetings at 4:00 p.m. or if needed, during regular business hours at a time to be determined by the Committee.
Because the regular meeting days and times for the City Council, Commissions and Committees are set by Council resolution, staff is recommending that Council rescind Resolution 2013-18 and adopt a new resolution which will include setting the regular meeting time for the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee at 4:00 p.m (or during regular business hours at a time to be determined by the Committee). The proposed Resolution is attached for your review.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
None.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-xx
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2013-18
AND ESTABLISHING TIMES FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS, COMMISSION MEETINGS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace has determined the need to amend the regular time of the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee meetings;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recission – Resolution No. 2013-18 is hereby rescinded in its entirety.
SECTION 2. Regular Meeting Times – The times for regular City Council meetings, Commission meetings and Committee Meetings are hereby established for the City of Grand Terrace, and said meeting times shall be effective November 12, 2024.
SECTION 3. Regular meetings of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace shall be held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at the hour of 6:00 p.m. unless the same shall be a legal holiday, in which event such regular meeting shall be held on the next succeeding calendar day or a day set forth by the governing body. Said meeting shall take place in the Grand Terrace Civic Center Council Chamber or a location set forth by the governing body.
SECTION 4. Regular meetings of the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace shall be held on the first and third Thursdays of each month at the hour of 6:30 p.m. unless the same shall be a legal holiday, in which event such regular meeting shall be held on the next succeeding calendar day or a day set forth by the governing body.
Said meeting shall take place in the Grand Terrace Civic Center Council Chamber or a location set forth by the governing body.
SECTION 5. Regular meetings of the Crime Prevention Committee of the City of Grand Terrace shall be held on the second Monday of each month at the hour of 4:00 p.m. unless the same shall be a legal holiday, in which event such regular meeting shall be held on the next succeeding calendar day or a day set forth by the governing body.
Said meeting shall take place at the Grand Terrace Civic Center upstairs conference room or a location set forth by the governing body.
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SECTION 6. Regular meetings of the Emergency Operations Committee of the City of Grand Terrace shall be held on the first Tuesday of each month at the hour of 6:00 p.m. unless the same shall be a legal holiday, in which event such regular meeting shall be held on the next succeeding calendar day or a day set forth by the governing body. Said meeting shall take place in the E.O.C. Conference Room, Building 3, 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace or a location set forth by the governing body.
SECTION 7. Regular meetings of the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee (Committee) of the City of Grand Terrace shall be held on the first Monday of each month at the hour of 4:00 p.m. (or during regular business hours at a time to be determined by the Committee) unless the same shall be a legal holiday, in which event such regular meeting shall be held on the next succeeding calendar day or a day set forth by the governing body. Said meeting shall take place at the Grand Terrace Civic Center first floor conference room or a location set forth by the governing body.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of November 2024. ________________________________
Bill Hussey,
Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra L. Thomas
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Adrian R. Guerra
City Attorney
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: November 12, 2024
TITLE: Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Symbium PRESENTED BY: Luis Gardea, Building Official
RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending selection of Symbium with no cost to the City for implementation and use of the program. While SolarApp+ was also a no-cost platform, Staff believes the Symbium approach will result in a more effective outcome and allow the City to reach its SB 379 obligation in a timely manner.
The City received feedback from surrounding jurisdictions on both platforms, and Symbium resulted with far more positive feedback.
In addition to issuing instantaneous solar permits, the Symbium platform is also capable of issuing combination permits online which are typically issued same day to permit applicants. Permit types include, but not limited to reroofs, water heater replacements, HVAC replacements, electrical service panel upgrades, EV chargers, heat pumps, and other permits typically issued over the counter.
Staff would further recommend the City Manager be delegated authority to sign the standard consulting agreement required for this engagement, on behalf of the City, subject to City Attorney approval as to form. 2030 VISION STATEMENT:
This staff report supports Goal #1, Ensuring Fiscal Viability, Goal #4, Develop and Implement Successful Partnerships, and Goal #5, Engage in Proactive Communication BACKGROUND:
On September 16, 2022, Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 379 (SB 379) which would require every city, county, or city and county to implement an online, automated permitting platform that verifies code compliance and issues permits in real time or allows the city, county, or city and county to issue permits in real time for a residential solar energy system, as defined, that is no larger than 38.4 kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating and a residential energy storage system.
The bill would require a city with a population of 50,000 or fewer that is not otherwise exempt to satisfy these requirements by September 30, 2024. This bill would require the Energy Commission to set guidelines, adopted through a specified public process, for cities, counties, and cities and counties to report to the commission on the number of permits issued for residential solar energy systems and residential energy storage systems paired with residential solar energy systems.
DISCUSSION:
On April 12, 2023, the City was awarded $40,000 to cover any implementation costs in adopting a permitting platform that allows issuance of permits in real time. In 2024, the City performed a Request
for Quality (RFQ) and received a response from two vendors for consideration of implementing the City’s instant permitting platform. A total of two (2) bids were received as follows:
Table 1
Bidder Bid Amount
SolarApp+ $0 to City, $25 application fee charged to applicant Symbium $0 to City, $25 application fee charged to applicant Bidders were asked to include the complete scope of work and timeline for services provided. The City Manager, Finance Director, and Building Official reviewed and evaluated the bids received. Staff did not conduct interviews with the two firms. The evaluation included a thorough review of each bidder's proposal and reference checks.
Selection criteria for the bidding award, as specified in the RFQ, included the following:
1. Quality, strength, and completeness of proposal.
2. Bidder’s relevant experience and length of time in business.
3. Qualifications and experience of the individual(s) proposed to be assigned to the project.
4. Reference check feedback from surrounding Building Departments.
5. Proposal regarding pricing.
6. Stated ability of the bidder to complete the project in a timely manner.
7. Bidder’s reputation and record of performance with the City or similar local governments.
8. Innovative or value-added services or approaches to project completion, as proposed by the bidder.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
None.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Implementation of Symbium will not incur any cost to the City. Applicants applying for a permit utilizing the platform will be subject to pay a $25 non-refundable application fee which will be collected by Symbium directly, and not be part of the City’s fee schedule or fee associated with the City.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: November 12, 2024
TITLE: Ordinance 12.28 Street and Parkway Trees Revisions: First Read PRESENTED BY: Shanita Tillman, Sr. Management Analyst
RECOMMENDATION: Read by title only and waive further reading and introduce an ordinance amending Title 12 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code by repealing and replacing Chapter 12.28 (Street and Parkway Trees) in its entirety. 2030 VISION STATEMENT:
This staff report supports Goal #1 "Ensure Our Fiscal Viability" by exploring creative means to provide services and ensuring appropriate cost recovery for service.
BACKGROUND:
In 1979, the City established Ordinance 12.28, which incorporated a comprehensive plan for the planting, maintenance, and removal of trees on public streets and parkways. This ordinance was designed to ensure that the aesthetic and environmental benefits of urban forestry were maximized for the community. In 2017, the City updated this ordinance to include a comprehensive fee schedule, fines, and taxes. Additionally, the updated ordinance clearly defined the responsibilities for tree maintenance and pruning, assigning these duties to homeowners.
DISCUSSION:
Proposed Revisions to the Ordinance
Right-of-Way Access: Numerous areas throughout the city lack granted right-of-way in front of homes, making the distances defined in the General Plan Circulation Element inapplicable. Properties in these areas must complete the designated City Right-of-Way Dedication Easement form to access tree maintenance services.
Definitions: Aims to establish clear definitions to assist residents in understanding City terminology.
For example, clarification is needed for "city tree," which can refer to trees on property lawns, within a parkway; within a specified distance from the street's centerline.
Maintenance Responsibilities: The revised ordinance will redefine maintenance and pruning responsibilities, ensuring consistent and professional care of City-managed trees. Historically, homeowners have planted fruit and ornamental trees not approved for the City right-of-way, leading to maintenance issues and added costs, contrary to the City's forestry goals. Under the new ordinance, residents can remove exempt trees with a no-fee encroachment permit, allowing them to address problematic trees at no extra cost. However, residents will be fully responsible for the cost of removing any trees planted in the City right-of-way, without prior approval.
Routine Maintenance: Homeowners will continue to manage routine maintenance such as watering and reporting safety issues to the Public Works Department for adjacent trees, as well as ground
cover, sidewalk clearing, and seed and droppings clearance. This contributes to community cleanliness and safety.
Tree Selection Based on Parkway Size: The City will adopt a tree list tailored to different parkway sizes, ensuring selected trees fit the available space, promoting biodiversity and sustainability, and enhancing neighborhood aesthetics.
Guidance from the General Plan Circulation Element: Tree maintenance in public rights-of-way will follow the Circulation Plan outlined in the adopted 2010 General Plan. This plan serves as a guideline for determining street widths and right-of-way dimensions, establishing a baseline for which trees the City will be responsible for maintaining.
Agreements for Tree Planting and Pruning by Property Owners: The revised ordinance includes provisions for property owners to participate in tree planting within the public right-of-way through formal agreements. Additionally, it outlines a process for property owners to prune or remove trees at their own expense, subject to City approval. This approach offers homeowners flexibility while ensuring the City maintains oversight of tree care.
Recommendation: The proposed ordinance revisions clarify responsibilities, ensure consistent tree care, and encourage community involvement in urban forestry. By providing clear guidelines for planting and maintenance, the City aims to improve landscape management and enhance residents' quality of life. Staff recommends adopting the revised ordinance.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
The proposed ordinance revisions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) of the CEQA Guidelines. These sections provide exemptions for projects involving negligible or no expansion of existing use and minor public alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees. The revisions do not involve any significant environmental impacts and fall within these categorical exemptions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact by adopting the ordinance.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 12.28 (“STREET AND PARKWAY TREES”) OF TITLE 12 (“STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES”) OF THE
GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING STREET AND PARKWAY
TREE MAINTENANCE
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Terrace recognizes the significant benefits that street and parkway trees provide to our community, including air and water quality improvement, shade provision, property value enhancement, and beautification; and WHEREAS, in 1979, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 29 which adopted Chapter
12.28 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code setting forth the types of trees that could be planted within City streets and parkways, and setting forth the maintenance requirements of those trees; and
WHEREAS, since 1979, the City’s tree maintenance requirements have evolved, and the City’s circulation plan has grown with the addition of new streets and approval of new development, requiring updates to Chapter 12.28 (“Street and Parkway Trees”); and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the importance of planning for the addition of, and maintaining street and parkway trees, which provide immense benefits to the community, including air and water quality improvement, shade provision, property value enhancement, and beautification; and
WHEREAS, the City Council aims to establish a comprehensive framework for the planting, maintenance, protection, and removal of trees within the public right-of-way, promoting a healthy and vibrant urban forest.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The facts set forth in the recitals in this Ordinance are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. Adoption of Code. Chapter 12.28 entitled “Street and Parkway Trees” of Title 12, entitled “Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places,” of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code is hereby repealed and shall be replaced to read in its entirety as set forth in Exhibit “1.” SECTION 3. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) on the grounds that it can be seen with certainty that the amendment to the Municipal Code provided for in this Ordinance will not have a significant effect on the environment. There is no possibility that the proposed ordinance, as a textual change to the Municipal Code, may have a significant impact on the physical environment (Section 15061) and because, per Section 15061(b)(3), it can be seen with certainty to have no possibility of a significant effect upon the environment.
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SECTION 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentences, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional due to the writs of mandate issued by the Court.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute this Ordinance on behalf of the City of Grand Terrace forthwith upon its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of Grand Terrace at a regular meeting held on the 12 day of November 2024.
_______________________
Bill Hussey
Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Debra Thomas
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Adrian R. Guerra
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT 1
Chapter 12.28 - STREET AND PARKWAY TREES
For the purposes of this chapter, the City of Grand Terrace recognizes the significant benefits that street and parkway trees provide to the community, including air and water quality improvement, shade provision, property value enhancement, and beautification. This chapter aims to establish a comprehensive framework for the planting, maintenance, protection, and removal of trees within the public right-of-way, promoting a healthy and vibrant urban forest.
12.28.010 – Definitions
For the purposes of this chapter, certain words and phrases used in this chapter shall be construed as set forth in this section unless it is apparent from the entire context that a different meaning is intended.
A. “Arborist” means a licensed and certified professional who specializes in the care, maintenance, and management of trees, shrubs, and other woody plants, and is trained in tree biology, pruning techniques, tree health care, planting, removal, and risk assessment related to trees.
B. “Approved Tree List” includes a list of tree species that are authorized for planting based on factors like maturity, root system, parkway size, and suitability for the local climate.
C. “City Tree” means any tree planted within the public right-of-way or on public property, such as parkways, streets, and parks, that is maintained by the city.
Depending on the specified distance from the street's centerline as defined in Appendix D, a City Tree may be located in front of or adjacent to a residence.
D. “Emergency Removal” includes the removal of a tree that is deemed a Hazardous Tree and requires immediate action to protect public safety.
E. “Fruit Tree” means a tree that is cultivated for the purpose of producing edible fruits, such as apples, oranges, peaches, cherries, avocado, and plums.
F. “Ground Cover” includes low-growing, no more than twelve inches in height, nonspiny plants that spread across the ground which help prevent erosion, suppress weeds, and enhance visual appeal
G. “Hazardous Tree” means a tree that poses a significant risk of injury or property damage due to disease, decay, structural defects, or other factors.
H. “Parkway” includes land dedicated or acquired for public use, the area between the sidewalk and curb, or the area between the curb and the property line if there is no
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sidewalk. It may also include medians, traffic islands, and/or other areas designated for tree planting.
I. “Property Owner” means the legal owner or authorized representative of any property as documented in the official records of San Bernardino County Recorder’s Office.
J. “Pruning” means the selective removal of branches to improve tree health, structure, and clearance over sidewalks and roadways.
K. “Public Right-Of-Way” means a strip of land legally designated for transportation and utility purposes, including streets, sidewalks, pathways, and the airspace above and land below, which is publicly accessible.
L. “Street Centerline” means an imaginary line that runs down the middle of a street serving as a reference point for various measurements and property ownership. For local streets, the city’s ownership of trees extends from the street centerline to a distance of 30 feet onto the adjacent property, with further details and examples provided in Appendix D based on street types.
M. “Tree” means any perennial woody plant characterized by a single main stem or trunk and foliage, whether naturally occurring or intentionally planted, excluding self-sprouted or volunteer trees.
N. “Volunteer Tree” means a tree that grows on its own, from seeds dropped by existing trees or carried by animals, rather than being deliberately planted by a human.
12.28.020 – Tree Planting Restrictions
Only trees designated specifically in Appendix A to this chapter may be planted either by developers, contractors, or individual homeowners. Additional trees may be approved at the direction of the designee of the Public Works Department.
12.28.030 – Homeowner responsibility for parkway trees
Due to the existence of city street trees, the resulting tree-lined streets provide both aesthetic and monetary value to the property owner. Adjacent property owners shall be responsible for the daily care and maintenance of parkway trees, including pruning outside the designated areas on the Tree Maintenance Map's schedule. Exceptions to this pruning responsibility may be made on a case-by-case basis. This responsibility includes:
A. Regular watering.
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B. Maintaining a clear sidewalk adjacent to property by promptly removing fallen leaves, seeds, and other tree droppings.
C. Reporting significant damage or hazardous conditions, or issues beyond routine maintenance to the Public Works Department for further assistance.
12.28.040 – Parkway groundcover
It is unlawful, except as provided in this chapter, for any person to plant or cause to be planted any growing thing other than grass or permitted ground cover in any public right-of-way or parkway.
Requirement Details
Height Limit Vegetation must not exceed 12 inches in height.
Encroachment Vegetation must not encroach on sidewalks or streets.
Permitted Ground Covers
- Grass
- Yarrow
- California Lilac
- Coyote Brush
- Iceberg Roses
- Daylilies
- Creeping Thyme
Permitted Rocks
- ¾” California Gold Rocks
- ¾” Rainbow Rocks
- ¾” Desert Plum Rocks
Planting Requirement for
Rocks
Vegetation must be planted every 2 to 3 feet when using rocks.
12.28.050 – Tree planting in right-of-way
Property owners without trees in the right-of-way have the opportunity to select an approved tree from the 2-4 foot parkway list as set forth within this section after signing an agreement with the City and committing to the requirements of this Chapter. While the City will make reasonable efforts to plant the tree of the property owner’s choice, tree selection is not guaranteed; if the chosen tree is unavailable, the City’s arborist will select the next available alternative, and the city will not notify property owners regarding unavailable selections.
Additionally, property owners can improve their landscaping by planting a tree in the city’s right-of-way at their own expense. This requires a no-fee encroachment permit, which allows the City to include the new tree in its inventory for regular maintenance by the City.
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12.28.060 – Regulations for the Removal of Street and Parkway Trees Street and parkway trees are considered City property and may not be removed by property owners except as provided in subsections A and B of this section.
A. A healthy tree, as determined by an arborist, may only be removed by the homeowner after obtaining a no-cost agreement from the City for tree pruning and removal. The homeowner must replant and maintain an approved tree at their own expense within sixty (60) days of removal.
B. Property owners may obtain a no-cost agreement for tree pruning and removal, allowing them to remove volunteer trees, fruit trees, cycads, dwarf palms, or any other type of palm species located within the city’s right-ofway. This removal must be performed by a licensed arborist or landscaper holding a valid C-27 license from the California State License Board.
C. No permit is required to prune or remove a public tree if a variance, conditional use permit, or design review approval was secured from the city prior to the effective date of this section, or if a valid building permit impacting the tree was legally issued by the city.
12.28.070 – Tree Pruning and Maintenance
A. Pruning outside of the city’s designated schedule is the responsibility of the adjacent homeowner. However, the homeowner must first obtain a no-cost encroachment permit from Public Works. All work must be carried out by an arborist licensed by the California State License Board or a C-27 landscaper.
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B. The trees shall be maintained in a manner that prevents hazards and does not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian use of streets and sidewalks.
Additionally, the property owner shall be required to maintain overgrowth to ensure it does not encroach upon or overhang any adjacent sidewalk or street.
C. Unless special circumstances are approved by the City, encroachment is defined as a minimum clearance of eight (8) feet above sidewalks and fifteen (15) feet above streets. No permit is necessary to remove hazards or correct encroachments.
12.28.080 - Parkway Paving
Paving of parkways is prohibited.
12.28.090 - Violation—Fine
The city shall impose fines on anyone who violates any section of this chapter to cover the actual costs of correction. Property owners and contractors will be liable for expenses related to the removal of trees planted without prior approval, replanting of removed trees, or the removal of landscaping other than approved ground cover, as specified in this chapter.
12.28.100 - Resident/Property Owner Notification
The City shall notify residents and property owners about any project that involves planting a city tree within the parkway on their property. Notification methods can include mailings and door hangers. City staff, contractors, or volunteers may be used to carry out these notifications.
12.28.110 - Tree Planting in Right of Way by the City
The City manages tree planting and removal in the public right-of-way. When the City removes a tree, particularly parkway trees, it will strive to plant a replacement in the same location.
Furthermore, for each tree removed, the City will plant two new trees, focusing on areas where tree loss has the most significant impact.
12.28.120 - Tree Removal and Sidewalk Maintenance
The City may remove and replace street and parkway trees in its discretion and at its own expense. The City may remove trees that are:
1. Diseased, as verified by an arborist;
2. Constituting a traffic hazard;
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3. Damaging or posing a risk of damage to streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, or utility lines;
4. Not in compliance with the adopted specifications;
5. Required for road or infrastructure improvements during construction or development.
If there is a deviation in the concrete sidewalk caused by lifting, and it measures less than ¾ inch, the raised edge of the concrete may be ground down to be level with the adjacent slab.
However, if a sidewalk panel has already been ground down or replaced, and further lifting occurs due to the tree root system, the tree may be removed.
12.28.130 – Agreements, Permits, and Fees
A. The City will issue all necessary agreements or permits to implement the provisions of this chapter.
B. Permit fees shall be established by a resolution of the City.
12.28.140 - Water supply requirements
Subdividers and contractors may not plant trees in parkways until the adjacent home has water supplied to it. Maintenance of the trees shall remain with the contractor until the adjacent home is occupied.
12.28.150 - Guarantee by Contractors
All trees must be guaranteed by the contractor for a period of one-hundred twenty days (120) days after the residence is occupied.
12.28.160 - Intersection setback
Trees must be planted a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from property lines at street intersections, including the extended lines of those boundaries.
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12.28.170 - Time and manner of planting.
All plantings must be done in accordance with specifications indicated in Appendix B to this chapter. Soil shall be firmly packed by watering to prevent air pockets. Trees shall be tied using a double stake. Bare root plantings may only be done in December, January, and February.
At all other times, only containerized material shall be planted. All plantings shall have a minimum caliper size of one inch.
12.28.180 - Tree planting requirements by lot and block It is the intent of this chapter to mandate one lawn tree per lot, unless such lot has more than eighty (80) feet of frontage beyond the public right of way. In such cases, one tree should be planted for every forty (40) feet or part thereof of frontage. Each block must have an average of one tree for every sixty (60) feet. Additionally, anyone who constructs a new building or expands the floor area of an existing main building by fifty-percent (50%) of its original size must plant at least two twenty-four inch box trees.
PARKWAY COMMON NAME HEIGHT SPREAD TYPE GROWTH
RATE BLOOM COLOR WATER NEEDS
2-3' Southern Magnolia 70 40 evergreen moderate large, fragrant white Moderate 2-3' Western Redbud 20 20 deciduous moderate magenta moderate 2-4' Desert Willow 30 25 deciduous fast lavendar or pink low 2-4' Yew Pine 40 25 evergreen slow-moderate inconspicious moderate 3' Eastern Redbud 40 35 deciduous fast pink or purple moderate 3' Italian Cypress 50 20 evergreen fast non-flowering
moderate;
drought tolerate
once established
3-4' Brisbane Box 45 30 evergreen moderate-fast creamy white moderate 3-4' Chanticleer Pear 35 18 deciduous moderate white moderate 3-4' Chitalpa 40 25 deciduous fast pink to white
moderate;
drought tolerate
once established
3-4' Crape Myrtle 25 20 deciduous moderate-fast pink, purple, red, or white moderate
3-4' Drake Chinese Elm 45 30 deciduous moderate inconspicious moderate;
drought tolerate
once established
3-4' Hybrid Palo Verde 25 20 deciduous fast yellow low
3-4' Purple Leaf Plum 25 20 deciduous moderate pink to white moderate 3-4' Xylosma 20 12 evergreen moderate inconspicious moderate 4-5' Marina Arbutus 35 35 evergreen moderate pinkish-white moderate 4-7' Crown of Gold Tree 35 35 semideciduous fast yellow moderate 4-7' Delavay's Magnolia 35 20 evergreen moderate white to creamy white moderate 4-7' Drooping She-Oak 45 30 evergreen fast inconspicious low to moderate 4-7' Engelmann Oak 50 50 evergreen moderate inconspicious low to moderate 4-7' Pink Chitalpa 30 22 deciduous moderate-fast pink or white moderate;
drought tolerate
once established
4-7' Toyon 25 15 evergreen moderate white low
5' Australian Willow 30 25 evergreen moderate creamy white moderate;
drought tolerate
once established
5' Flaxleaf Paperbark 35 30 evergreen moderate-fast creamy white low to moderate 5' Portugal Laurel 35 30 evergreen moderate creamy white moderate 5' Purple Orchid Tree 25 25 deciduous slow-moderate purple moderate 5' Sweetshade 35 15 evergreen moderate creamy yellow moderate 5' Victorian Box 35 25 evergreen moderate creamy white moderate 5' Weeping Bottlebrush 25 20 evergreen fast red, pink, or white moderate 5-6' Chinese Parasol Tree 35 30 deciduous moderate yellowish-green to creamy white moderate
5-6' Chinese Pistache 50 25 deciduous moderate inconspicious low to moderate 5-6' Chinese Tallow Tree 35 30 deciduous fast creamy white moderate 5-6' Magnolia Saint Mary 25 20 evergreen moderate white with hint of pink moderate 5-7' Goldenrain Tree 35 30 deciduous moderate-fast yellow moderate;
drought tolerate
once established
5-7' Orange Tree 25 20 evergreen moderate white flowers; followed by orange fruit Moderate
5-7' Pink Trumpet Tree 30 30 semideciduous fast pink to purple moderate 6' Acer Paxii 35 45 evergreen slow-moderate inconspicious moderate 6' Chinese Flame Tree 40 30 deciduous fast yellow moderate 6' Flame Tree 50 30 semideciduous fast bright red moderate 6' Red Oak 65 50 deciduous moderate inconspicious moderate 6' Swan Hill Olive 35 25 evergreen moderate inconspicious low to moderate 6-8' Jacaranda 50 35 semideciduous moderate-fast purple-blue moderate 7' Majestic Beauty Ash 40 30 evergreen fast inconspicious moderate;
drought tolerate
once established
7' Ornamental Pear 35 25 deciduous moderate white
moderate;
drought tolerate
once established
7' Sawtooth Zelkova 65 30 deciduous moderate-fast inconspicious moderate;
drought tolerate
once established
7' Southern Live Oak 80 65 evergreen moderate-fast inconspicious moderate 7-10' Holly Oak 65 40 evergreen moderate-fast inconspicious moderate Appendix A to Chapter 12.28
LIST OF APPROVED TREES - GRAND TERRACE TREE PALETTE
7-10' Lemon-Scented Gum 65 40 evergreen fast creamy white moderate 7-10' Maple Sycamore 35 25 deciduous moderate inconspicious moderate 7-10' Moraine Locust 50 40 deciduous fast inconspicious moderate 7-10' River She-Oak 65 40 evergreen fast inconspicious low to moderate 7-10'' Interior Live Oak 65 60 evergreen moderate inconspicious low to mdoerate 7-8' Cork Oak 60 40 evergreen moderate inconspicious moderate 8' Fern Pine 60 60 evergreen moderate inconspicious moderate 8' Nepal Camphor Tree 65 50 evergreen slow-moderate creamy white moderate 8-10' Coral Gum 30 20 evergreen moderate-fast pink to red moderate;
drought tolerate
once established
10' Silk Oak 65 40 evergreen fast bright orange or red
moderate;
drought tolerate
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Appendix C to Chapter 12.28
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Authorization: I hereby request authorization from the City of Grand Terrace to prune or remove the aforementioned city tree.
1. Costs and Liability: I agree to bear all costs associated with the pruning or removal of the city tree, including but not limited to labor, equipment, and disposal fees. I also acknowledge and accept full liability for any damage or injury that may occur as a result of the pruning or removal activities, including damage to the sidewalk, street, or other public property.
2. Compliance with City Standards: Pruning or removal must be conducted in accordance with all specifications and standards set forth by the City of Grand Terrace. Additionally, removal must include stump removal.
3. Timing and Completion: The pruning or removal work is expected to commence on __________ and be completed no later than __________.
4. Contractor Information: The City of Grand Terrace shall provide the name and contact information of the contractor authorized to perform the pruning or removal work.
5. Certification and Licensing: Any contractor or individual hired to perform the pruning or removal work shall be licensed by the California State License Board (CSLB) and shall employ certified tree trimmers who adhere to City standards.
6. Replanting Obligation: In the event of tree removal, I agree to replant an approved tree in the same location (lawn or parkway) within the public right-ofway within 60 days of the removal date.
7. Agreement for Pruning or
Removal of City Tree by Property Owner
Agreement for Pruning or
Removal of City Tree by Property Owner
The Property Owner Agrees:
I, _____________________________________, residing at ____________________________, desire to prune or remove a city tree located in the public right-of-way adjacent to my property at ____________________________. I understand and agree to the following terms and conditions:
The number of trees involved in this request is __________.
Appendix D to Chapter 12.28
Indemnification: I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Grand Terrace, its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising out of or related to the pruning or removal activities.
8. Inspection and Approval: The City reserves the right to inspect the pruning or removal work upon completion to ensure compliance with City standards.
9. Governing Law: This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
10. Worker Training: All personnel involved in pruning or removal tasks must be adequately trained in safety protocols and tree care best practices.
11. Notification of Completion: Upon completion of the work, I shall notify the City in writing, confirming that all activities have been carried out as specified.
12. Environmental Considerations: All pruning and removal operations shall take into account environmental factors and aim to protect local wildlife habitats.
Specifically, operations must not disturb active nests in trees, as it is illegal to do so under California regulations.
13. Signature of Permit Recipient: _______________________________ Date: _______________________
Contractor's Name: ________________________________________ Contractor's License Number: ______________________________ Authorized Representative: _______________________________ Date: ____________________________
REMOVALS ONLY
Date 60 Days After Removal Date:________________________________________
Tree Selection
The City will provide the Resident with a list of approved tree species suitable for planting in the right-of-way area.
The Resident may select up to two (2) approved tree species from this list:
1. ____________________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________________ The City will make every effort to accommodate the Resident's first or second choice; however, if neither choice is available, the City’s Arborist will select an appropriate tree without further notification to the Resident.
Agreement for Tree Planting in
Public Right-of-Way
Terms and Conditions:
This agreement is made and entered into on _____________________ (Date), by and between the City of Grand Terrace ("City") and
______________________________________ ("Resident"), whose address is ____________________________________, concerning the planting and maintenance of a tree on the Resident's lawn or within the parkway, provided that it falls within the City right-of-way.
Appendix E to Chapter 12.28
Approved Tree List
Tree Placement
The tree will be planted either on the Resident’s lawn or within the parkway, provided that the area falls within the City’s right-of-way and meets the required planting criteria.
Resident's Maintenance Responsibilities
By entering into this agreement, the Resident agrees to take responsibility for the care and maintenance of the tree once it has been planted. The Resident agrees to:
A. Regular Watering: Ensure that the tree receives adequate water, particularly during dry periods, to promote healthy growth.
B. Sidewalk Maintenance: Keep the sidewalk adjacent to the property clear of fallen leaves, seeds, and other tree debris by promptly removing them. This includes maintaining a safe walking path for pedestrians.
C. Reporting Issues: Promptly report any significant tree damage, hazardous conditions, or any issues beyond routine maintenance to the Public Works Department for further assistance.
City Responsibilities
The City will be responsible for the initial planting of the tree in accordance with City standards.
The City will inspect the tree’s health periodically and provide guidance or further assistance as needed upon receiving reports of significant damage or hazardous conditions.
Availability for Planting:
The availability of trees for planting is based on available funding. Requests for tree planting will be accepted throughout the year and fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis, with no estimated timeline for completion.
Liability
The Resident understands that they are responsible for maintaining the tree and ensuring that the adjacent sidewalk remains clear and safe.
The City shall not be held liable for any damages or injuries resulting from improper maintenance or failure to meet the agreed-upon responsibilities.
Amendments
Any amendments to this agreement must be in writing and agreed upon by both the Resident and the City.
Termination
The City reserves the right to remove the tree if it becomes hazardous, unhealthy, or if the Resident fails to meet the maintenance responsibilities outlined in this agreement.
Resident:
Name: ___________________________
Address: _________________________
Signature: ________________________
Date: ____________________________
City of Grand Terrace
Name: ___________________________
Title: ____________________________
Signature: ________________________
Date: ____________________________
-1- 01247.0001/1021994.1
RECORDING REQUESTED BY:
City of Grand Terrace
Attn: City Clerk, Debra L. Thomas
EXEMPT (FREE) RECORDING REQUESTED
UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 6103
WHEN RECORDED ALSO RETURN TO:
City of Grand Terrace
Attn: City Clerk, Debra L. Thomas
Grantor
[Property Owner Info]
SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER’S USE ONLY
OFFER OF DEDICATION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, __________________ resident of City of Grand Terrace (“Grantor”), hereby irrevocably offers for dedication to the City of Grand Terrace, a political subdivision of the State of California, an easement for public right-of-way to maintain future street development and tree pruning at ____________________ situated in the City of Grand Terrace, County of San Bernardino, State of California.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF; Grantor has executed this instrument on ________________, 2024.
Signatures of: “GRANTOR” (ATTACH NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT) _________________________________ _________________________________ Type or Print Name Signature and Date
_________________________________ _________________________________ Type or Print Name Signature and Date
_________________________________ _________________________________ Type or Print Name Signature and Date
_________________________________ _________________________________ Type or Print Name Signature and Date
This is to certify that the interest in real property conveyed by the within instrument to the City of Grand Terrace, California (“Grantee”), a municipal corporation, is hereby accepted by the undersigned officer pursuant to authority conferred by Resolution ____________ of the City Council adopted on __________________ and the Grantee consents to the recordation thereof by its duly authorized officer.
Appendix F to Chapter 12.28
-2- 01247.0001/1021994.1
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE: ________________________ ______________________ City Clerk Date
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ss:
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
On __________________, 2024 before me, ____________________________________, Notary Public, personally appeared ______________________________________, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand official seal.
___________________________________
Signature of Notary Public
[Seal]
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: November 12, 2024
TITLE: Establishment and Implementation of a Legislative Advocacy and Grant Acquisition Program
PRESENTED BY: Konrad Bolowich, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the establishment and implementation of the proposed Legislative Advocacy and Grant Acquisition Program.
2030 VISION STATEMENT:
This staff report supports Goal #4 “Work with Local, Regional and State Agencies to Secure Funding for Programs and Projects.”
BACKGROUND:
The City of Grand Terrace faces ongoing challenges in securing adequate state and federal funding to support critical infrastructure, public safety, environmental, and community service projects.
Smaller cities often lack the resources and visibility to compete for large grants or to influence legislation in their favor. To address this, the City proposes a formal Legislative Advocacy and Grant Acquisition Program that leverages external expertise, structured public engagement, and the proactive participation of elected officials in advocacy and grant acquisition activities.
DISCUSSION:
The Legislative Advocacy and Grant Acquisition Program is designed to enhance Grand Terrace's capacity to secure competitive funding, build relationships with legislators, and advocate effectively for regulatory changes that serve the City's long-term interests. Key components of the proposed program include:
1. Program Structure
o Legislative Advocacy and Grant Acquisition Committee: Establish a committee composed of the City Manager, a designated staff member, and an external lobbyist/grant specialist to guide advocacy efforts.
o Consultant Selection: Conduct a Request for Proposals (RFP) to secure a qualified lobbyist with experience in supporting small cities and infrastructure-focused grants. o Legislative Liaison: Designate the City Manager or a representative to manage program activities and coordinate with elected officials. o Elected Officials' Engagement: Enhance the visibility of City priorities by actively involving elected officials in legislative meetings, advocacy events, and direct communications with legislators.
2. Legislative and Grant Priorities
o Development of an Annual Legislative and Grant Agenda that aligns the City's strategic goals with current funding opportunities and regulatory objectives, ensuring an organized, cohesive approach to grant acquisition and legislative action.
3. Advocacy Strategies
o Relationship-Building and Coalition Support: Strengthen partnerships with neighboring cities, regional organizations, and the Chamber of Commerce to align on scared legislative goals.
o Public Engagement: Engage residents and businesses, particularly through collaborations with the Chamber of Commerce, to raise community awareness and support for the City's legislative priorities.
4. Grant Acquisition
o Formation of a Grant Task Force to streamline the identification, application, and tracking of grant opportunities.
o Implement a Grant Tracking System to monitor grant status and requirements, ensuring timely and organized responses.
5. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Capacity Building
o Conduct annual evaluations of the program's effectiveness to make adjustments as needed.
o Invest in training City staff on grant writing and advocacy skills to maximize program impact and build internal capacity.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
None.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Initial program costs will involve consulting fees for a lobbyist and expenses associated with training and travel. Staff anticipates that the increase in successfully acquired grants and other funding sources will offset these costs and contribute to the City’s financial sustainability.
City of Grand Terrace Legislative Advocacy and Grant Acquisition Program Objective:
The Legislative Advocacy and Grant Acquisition Program aims to enhance the City's ability to secure funding through state and federal grants, obtain additional services, and influence legislation that benefits the community.
1. Program Structure
1.1 Legislative Advocacy and Grant Acquisition Committee • Formation:
Establish a committee consisting of the City Manager, a City Manager’s designee, a designated lobbyist/grant acquisition specialist.
• Role:
The committee will guide and oversee legislative advocacy and grant acquisition efforts, ensuring alignment with the City's strategic goals. Members will coordinate with City departments to develop responsive proposals for funding agencies and organizations.
• Consultant Selection:
Conduct an RFP process to identify qualified lobbyist/grant acquisition firm experienced with cities under 20,000 residents, particularly for stormwater management and infrastructure projects. The selected firm will collaborate closely with the City Manager’s designee.
1.2 Legislative Liaison
• Designation:
The City Manager or a designated representative will serve as the Legislative Liaison, overseeing program activities, coordinating advocacy efforts, monitoring legislation, and identifying grant opportunities.
1.3 Elected Officials’ Engagement Role
• Responsibilities:
City elected officials' proactive involvement will strengthen Grand Terrace’s advocacy presence and enhance recognition of the City’s unique needs across all levels of government. Elected officials will directly engage with local, state, and federal legislators to:
o Maintain Relationships: Build connections with officials in nearby cities and at higher government levels through regular communication and collaborative meetings.
o Legislative Advocacy: Work with the committee to advocate for Cityspecific priorities, including infrastructure, stormwater management, and other critical projects.
o Representation and Lobbying: Represent Grand Terrace at regional and state events, participating in policy discussions that impact the community and ensuring the City’s needs are recognized.
o City Tours and Showcases: Host and lead tours for legislators to highlight areas of need, proposed projects, and ongoing improvements.
1.4 Grant Management (City Manager’s Designee)
• Responsibilities:
o Grant Management: Oversee the entire grant lifecycle from application through closeout, including:
o Coordination: Coordinate with Lobbyist/Grant Specialist: Ensure alignment with advocacy priorities and coordinate activities with the lobbyist/grant acquisition specialist.
o Liaison: Maintain ongoing communication with state and federal elected officials’ staff to facilitate partnerships and information-sharing. o Meeting Coordination: Arrange in-person meetings between City elected officials and state and federal elected officials to advocate for City projects and funding priorities.
o Project Prioritization: Contribute to the development of priority projects that align with City objectives.
o Budget: Manage the budget for services and expenses related to legislative advocacy and grant acquisition activities.
2. Legislative and Grant Priorities
2.1 Annual Legislative and Grant Agenda
• Development:
Create an annual agenda to outline the City’s top priorities for state and federal funding, services, and legislative action. This agenda, developed during the budget process, includes:
o Grant Priorities: Focus on infrastructure, public safety, economic development, environmental sustainability, and community services.
o Legislative Changes: Advocate for beneficial legislative actions, such as funding formula adjustments and regulatory changes.
• Coordination:
The City Manager’s designee will align grant activities with the annual agenda and work closely with elected officials for coordinated advocacy.
3. Advocacy Strategies
3.1 Building Relationships with Legislators
• Relationships:
Develop strong relationships with legislators and legislators staff at all government levels through ongoing communication and regular meetings. • City Tours:
Host City tours to showcase areas of need and potential projects requiring legislative support. Elected officials will lead these tours for direct engagement with lawmakers.
3.2 Coalition Building
• Partnerships:
Form coalitions with neighboring cities, regional organizations, and advocacy groups to pursue shared legislative goals.
• Organizational Participation:
Engage in regional and statewide advocacy organizations to increase influence and resource access.
3.3 Public Engagement
• Community Involvement:
Engage residents and businesses in advocacy through letter-writing campaigns, public comment sessions, and other community activities.
• Chamber of Commerce: Collaborate with the Chamber of Commerce to inform and engage local businesses in the City’s advocacy efforts. Facilitate communication on legislative priorities affecting the business community and work together on initiatives that align with economic development goals. • Support Letters:
Create form letters of support for identified priorities, allowing for quick deployment when needed.
4. Grant Acquisition
4.1 Grant Task Force
• Formation:
Create a Grant Task Force with representatives from key City departments to identify and coordinate grant opportunities.
4.2 Grant Tracking
• System Implementation:
Implement a tracking system to monitor grant deadlines, requirements, and status to ensure efficient responses.
4.3 Advocacy for Grant Funding
• Active Lobbying:
Collaborate with the lobbyist/grant specialist and elected officials to advocate for grants aligned with City needs.
• Participation:
Attend budget hearings and submit testimony supporting relevant grant programs.
5. Monitoring and Evaluation
5.1 Legislative Updates
• Reporting:
Provide regular updates to the City Council on legislative developments, advocacy activities, and grant acquisition progress.
5.2 Program Evaluation
• Annual Review:
Conduct an annual review to evaluate the program’s effectiveness, identify successes and challenges, and refine the program accordingly.
6. Training and Capacity Building
6.1 Staff Training
• Skill Development:
Offer training for City staff on grant writing, legislative advocacy, and relationshipbuilding. • Consultant Support:
Engage consultants as needed for complex issues or large grant applications.