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05/12/2009
F�.« C.-OPY' . GRAnD'TERR CIA May. 117 GOO7 22795-Barton Road .Grand Terrace - California 92313-5295 / _ Civic Center (909)824-6621 'Fax(909)7834629 "Fai:(909)783-2600 CITY .OF GRAND TERRACE Maryetta-Ferrc ` Mayor ' CRA/CITY COUNCIL Lee Ann Garcia Mayor ProTem REGULARMEETINGS- Bea Cortes TH 2ND' Jim Miller, ACID _Tues 4 .day - 6:00 p;.m: Walt Stanck►ewitz Council Members `Steve Berry ` Acting City Manager . J _ Council Chambers, Grand.Terrace Civic'Center 22795 Barton.Road, Grand Terrace, CA 92313-5295 ; CITY OF GRAND.TERRACE COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS May 12,2009 GRAND TERRACE CIVIC CENTER 6:00 p.m. 22795 Barton Road Workshop at 4 p.m. Regular Meeting at 6 p.m. THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE COMPLIES WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990. IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING,PLEASE CALL THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT (909)824-6621 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. IF YOU DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL DURING THE MEETING,PLEASE COMPLETE A REQUEST TO SPEAK FORM AVAILABLE AT THE ENTRANCE AND PRESENT IT TO THE CITY CLERK. SPEAKERS WILL BE CALLED UPON BY THE MAYOR AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME. ANY DOCUMENTS PROVIDED TO A MAJORITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ANY ITEM ON THIS AGENDA WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE.CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT CITY HALL LOCATED AT 22795 BARTON ROAD DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, IN ADDITION,SUCH DOCUMENTS WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE AT WWW.CITYOFGRANDTERRACE.ORG * Call to Order- * Invocation- * Pledge of Allegiance- * Roll Call STAFF COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS-_ RECOMMENDATION ACTION 4:00 PM CONVENE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND - CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1. Review the Proposed FY 2009-2010 CRA/City Council Budget_ti ADJOURN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:00 PM CONVENE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 1. Approval of 04-28-2009 Minutes Approve 2. Award Contract-Demolition of 22747 Barton Road(Beckco,Inc) Award 3. Resolution-Sale of City-owned Property at 11695 Canal Street to Adopt/Appropriate the Redevelopment Agency for Future Affordable Housing Development ADJOURN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1. Items to Delete 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. Proclamation- Water Awareness Month-May 2009 B. Water Poster Contest Winners-Terrace View Elementary 3. CONSENT CALENDAR The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and i. I noncontroversial. They will be acted upon by the Council at one time without discussion. Any Council Member,Staff Member.or Citizen may request removal of an item from the Consent Calendar for i discussion. A. Approve Check Register Dated May 12,2009 1 Approve COUNCIL AGENDA 05-12-2009 PAGE 2 OF 2 AGENDA ITEMS STAFF COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS ACTION B. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda C. Approval of 04-28-2009 Minutes Approve D. Resolution-Sale of City-owned Property at 11695 Canal Street Adopt/Authorize to the Redevelopment Agency for Future Affordable Housing Development E. Treasurer's Report for Quarter Ending March 31,2009 Approve 4. PUBLIC COMMENT This is the opportunity for members of the public to comment on any items not appearing on the regular agenda. Because of 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 i comment or may request a matter be agendized for a future meeting.--! - - -- I 5. REPORTS A. Committee Reports 1. Historical&Cultural Activities Committee a. Minutes of April 6 Accept 2. Emergency Operations Committee - -- - -— --- - - - a. Minutes of April 7,2009 Accept B. Council Reports 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS- A. Resolution Approving the Reissuance ofBonds by the California Approve Statewide Communities Development Authority for Blue Mountain Senior Villas 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution-Grant Application to SCAG's Compass Blueprint Adopt Demonstration Program for Updating the Barton Road Specific Plan B. Potential Refunding of City of Grand Terrace 1997 Certificates of Participation ` 9. CLOSED SESSION A. Public Employment - City Manager (Govt. Code 54954.5) I (There will be no selection of City Manager) ADJOURN- THE NEXT CRA/CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 26,2009 AT 6:00 P.M. ........................................................................................................................... AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE NO LATER THAN 14 CALENDAR DAYS PRECEDING THE MEETING PENDING CRA APPROVAL __—_----------_.__---- CI-T-Y-OT GRAND-TERRACE------.._.._------------------.__--- COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES REGULAR MEETING -APRIL 28,2009 A regular meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency, City of Grand Terrace, was held in the Council Chambers,Grand Terrace Civic Center,22795 Barton Road,Grand Terrace,California, on April 28, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Maryetta Ferr6, Chairman Lee Ann Garcia; Vice-Chairman Bea Cortes,Agency Member — — — Jim-Miller-4geney-Member— Walt Stanckiewitz, Agency Member Brenda Mesa, City Clerk Steve Berry, Acting City Manager Bernie Simon, Finance Director Joyce Powers, Community&Economic Development Director _ Richard Shields, Building& Safety Director gt. ector Gomez, enff s Department Collin Burns, City Attorney ABSENT: John Harper, City Attorney John Salvate, San Bernardino County Fire Department CONVENE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 6:00 P.M. APPROVAL OF 04-14-2009 MINUTES CRA-2009-19 MOTION BY AGENCY MEMBER CORTES, SECOND BY VICE-CHAIRMAN GARCIA,CARRIED 5-0,to approve the April 14,2009 Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes. CONCEPTUAL SIGN PROJECT CRA-2009-20-MOTION BY AGENCY MEMBER-CORTES;SECOND-BY VICE=CHAIRMAN GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Conceptual Sign Project in concept and authorize staff to prepare specifications and put the project out to public bid. Staff will then return for a final budget request-and-contract approval after a sign company CLOSED SESSION-CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8) Property- 22720 Vista Grande Way (APN 0276-462-10) CRA AGENDA ITEM NO. Q Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes -- Aprif-28,2009 ----- — _ _ -------------- - --- —� ,—_ Page 2 Agency Negotiator- Steve Berry Under Negotiation - Price and Terms of Payment Chairman Ferrd announced that the Agency met in Closed Session for a Conference with Real Property Negotiators for the property located at 22720 Vista Grande Way(APN 0276-462-10) and there was no reportable action taken. Chairman Ferre adjourned the Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting at 8:50 p.m., until the next CRA/City Council Meeting that is scheduled to be held on Tuesday,May 12,2009 at 6:00 p.m. SECRETARY of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Grand Terrace CHAIRMAN of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Grand Terrace STAFF REPORT CRA (X ) COUNCIL ITEM ( ) May 12, 2009 FUNDING REQUIRED O NO FUNDING REQUIRED (X) SUBMITTED BY: Community and Economic Development Department SUBJECT: DEMOLITION BID AWARD FOR 22747 BARTON ROAD RECOMMENDATIONS: Award Bid No. 09-03 BACKGROUND: The City's Redevelopment Agency has purchased 22747 Barton Road, which closed- escrow on March 25, 2009. As originally contemplated, staff has obtained bids for demolition of the old commercial building on the property and removal of the asphalt parking lot. The building was found to contain a small amount of asbestos, which will be ` removed by the demolition contractor before demolition commences. The Notice Inviting Bids was posted on March 30, 2009. The bid opening occurred on April 21, 2009, at 2:00 pm, and the results were as follows: BIDDER BID AMOUNT Balandra $28,700 Dakeno, Inc. $26,950 J & G Industries $35,612 Vizion's West $19,310 Beckco, Inc. $15,875 JDL Environmental $29,990 CST Environmental Acquisition $44,800 The low bid of $1.5,875 was submitted by Beckco, Inc., located in Chino, California. Staff has checked their references and confirmed the appropriate licenses are in place. Insurancgrequirements_have_been met and-the_1-Q%a_bond-has_been-submitted,which_is-,___ helu uy vvcstern Surety uompany. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the Agency Board award the contract for the demolition of the improvements at 22747 Barton Road to Becko, Inc., of Chino, California. CRA AGENDA ITEM NO.Z FISCAL IMPACT: Sufficient funds for the demolition were appropriated from the RDA undesignated available fund balance at the time the acquisition was approved by the Agency Board. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit "A": Bid bond ODj e n Surety Company BID BOND (Percentage) Bond Number: 70704271 KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, That we Beckco. Inc. Of P. o. Box 14B6, Chino, CA 91710 , hereinafter referred to as the Principal, and Western surety Company as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto city of Grand Terragg —_of_22795 Barton Rd,-,--Grand_Terrace.,—cA-92313 - hereinafter referred to as the Obligee, in the sum of Ten ( l0 0,6)percent of the greatest amount bid, for the payment of which we bind ourselves, our legal representatives, successors and assigns, jointly and severally,firmly by these presents. WHEREAS, Principal has submitted or is about to submit a proposal to Obligee on a con_tract for Building Demolition and Lot Clearing NOW, THEREFORE, if the said contract be awarded to Principal and Principal shall, within such time as may be specified, enter into the contract in writing and give such bond or bonds as may be specified in the bidding or contract documents with surety acceptable to Obligee; or if Principal shall fail to do so, pay to Obligee the damages which Obligee may suffer by reason of such failure not exceeding the penalty of this bond, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect. SIGNED, SEALED AND DATED this 21st day of April 2009 Beckco, Inc. (Princi 9 By (Seal) _ Western Surety Company (Surety) Les M. Mantle - J--___ A m sy-in-Fact Foam F5676 3 Proposal Page 2 Bid No. .0�3 DATE: - \— �OOq BIDDER'S NAME,ADDRESS&PHONE STATE CONTRACTOR'S LIC.NO. %b`C `'�>CQ CLASS OF LICENSE: ^ n EXPIRATION DATE: �A. Name on license must agree with company name shown at right. Cr TELEPHONE: C BUSINESS TAX REGISTRATION(if available) (Area Code) IS BIDDER A CERTIFIED DBE: Y N (Circle one) Bidder hereby certifies that Bidder is currently the holder(or will he by the date this federally-funded project is awarded)of a valid license as a Contractor in the State of California, and that the license covers(or will cover) the proposed work. When the appropriateness of a particular license is in question, Bidder understands that the determination of the State off California, Department of Consumer Affairs,Contractors State License Board shall govern.These terms and conditions shall also apply to any subcontractors listed by Bidder. CORPORATE SEAL Bidder is: (check one) An Individual Owner A Joint Venture. - A Partnership A Corporation )41 _ Corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of 2\����'�?�. BY: (If other than California, include resident agent's name and (Signature) address by attachment hereto.) TITLE:Names and and addresses of all members of partnership or names and titles of all officers of the corporation: The Bidder recommended for award shall be required to submit a signed copy of the following documents to the Purchasing Services Manager prior to bid award: Contractor Customer Service Standards Acknowledgement Non-Collusion Affidavit Corporation,Joint Venture,or Partnership Certificate Any Bidder wholails to electronically acknowledge.all addenda wi8.be-declared non-responsive-and•itsbid Bail!not -- camsidered. Proposal Page 4 Bid No. 6710 CERTIFICATE (if Corporation) STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ss. COUNTY OF ) I HEREBY CERTIFY that during a meeting of the Board of Directors of the a corporation existing under the laws of the State of C�� t�Cti , held on 20-Mthe following resolution was duly passed and adopted: "RESOLVED, that as _ of the Corporation, be and is hereby authorized to execute the Bid dated � A 20_ to the City of Grand Terraceact for this corporation and that his execution thereof and with the Corpora t eal affixed, shall be the official act and deed of this Corporation." I further certify that said resolution is now in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the corporation this�� �S� , day of OCA 20--M Sec (SEAL) 5 STAFF REPORT CRA ITEM (X ) COUNCIL ITEM ( X ) MEETING DATE: May 12, 2009 FUNDING REQUIRED: ( X ) NO FUNDING REQUIRED ( ) SUBJECT: SALE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 11695 CANAL STREET TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR FUTURE AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDATION: Agency and City Council recommendations are listed below Background: On July 24, 2007, the Agency and Council adopted a resolution authorizing the sale of ,- Agency-owned property at 11695 Canal Street to the City for $177,000. Due to increases in housing construction costs in the preceding years, it did not appear feasible to develop affordable housing without an unreasonable subsidy to keep the rents affordable, so the City purchased the property from the Agency. On January 17, 2008, the City opened an escrow with a private builder to sell the property for $214,000. The sale was contingent upon approval to build a minimum of nine units on the .66 acre (29,000 square feet) site. The escrow remains open and no project has been submitted. Now that residential property values and construction costs have decreased, staff has been discussing an affordable housing project with the same developer. Subsequent to numerous discussions and review of financial feasibility of various scenarios with the builder and his affordable housing partner, staff has determined that an affordable housing project is now feasible with a moderate subsidy per unit. Therefore, staff recommends that the Agency's Low and Moderate Income Housing Setaside Fund purchase back the property for$177,000 and continue negotiations for a project. The CI�F\Lart cii"�-6iac FiLac i �c ��+ on 9f4Arrl�hlv� L,....ni.... e.:+..'il+r.�..T1. a4... ,,..1f a..- "f__ .• _ - :_�' :� _- n wvc csaf•csd c.:es :ai viii4ii Vc iJi .ivu3ii iy aiiG it if vu 6 f f C3 u�,Jl ate vof the City's Housing Element. The State has identified a need for 28 new affordable units through the Regional Housing Needs Assessment, which can be largely met at this location. The attached site map exhibits its location relative to other multi-family development (Highland Apartments) and the 1-215 freeway. CRA AGENDA ITEM NO.3 Fiscal Impact: The requested funds are recommended to be appropriated from the undesignated Redevelopment 20% Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund balance and transferred to a General Fund account designated by the- Finance- Director. Sufficient redevelopment housing funds are available for the property purchase. The remaining balance of available housing funds would be $1,251,450 after the transaction is completed. Recommendations: City Council 1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving the sale of 11695 Canal Street to the Redevelopment Agency. 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Grant Deed. 3. Authorize the Finance Director to allocate the sales proceeds to the ap ropriate General Fund account. Redevelopment Agency 1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving the purchase of 11695 Canal Street by the Redevelopment Agency. 2. Appropriate $177,000 from undesignated available 20% Redevelopment Housing Fund to fund the acquisition. Attachments: f" Exhibit"A": Site Map Exhibit "B": City Resolution Exhibit "C": Agency Resolution Exhibit "D": Grant Deed Exhibit A Site Map n•�. `., _ � , may' +w ,'�� H � 7• s `F t n{ x �i r' ��4 `V F `a1 • r � 7Mi 'fit^ •L .� + :} } ✓ ! � ~', �� +� � � � �.i�7T r` a OL LWORM �• tW .�� 'ry�`'q`° �:� � �� Q'$a �', '�k�5►-: .�y}�ti"4.. 't y�'ay �a,���f iA 47; ''�` 1,., -• fk � "ter �+C. .�.!'�2•,`Ta ~:x'Pa r 7 r. T • ¢ ; 'h�'t + i Rye { `' ,C �i rrY• v •"i i ,� il7}:- x •�y� '{tt' ' l�-,k{.�a� d,�,{': ' �I+II,�; ,+��' ' .�,Kl� Y F�; F !� � � J •M•i�., 7• +.r �'r�+�^S.-•�c�7rf.M ��fa'�• r � vpAll C ' Exhibit B City Resolution 5 RESOLUTION.NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE SALE OF CERTAIN CITY-OWNED PROPERTY TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WHEREAS, the City of Grand Terrace (hereinafter"City") is the owner of property located at 11695 Canal Street, more particularly described in Exhibit"A" attached hereto; and WHEREAS, said parcel was originally purchased by the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Grand Terrace (hereinafter"Agency") using its Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund in order-to construct-affordable housing pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33334.2; and WHEREAS, the Agency has not been able to develop the property as affordable housing or sell the property to an affordable housing developer because it was not feasible to develop low and moderate income housing,that did not require an unreasonable subsidy; and WHEREAS;the City purchased-purchase the property for potential use as a Ci y facility on July 24, 2007; and WHEREAS, the Agency now desires to repurchase the property for affordable housing r purposes with Low and Moderate-Income Housing Funds. - NOW THEREFORE,THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated hereat as if set forth in full. Section 2. City agrees to sell the property located at 11695 Canal Street for$177,000 to the Agency, representing the fair market value of the subject property. Section 3. The purchase by the Agency in is accordance with the Redevelopment Plan adopted by the City. Section 4. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. - - - _77- -- ri♦c.c1ED D •-500 .i ED by the City Council of he City of Grand Terrace, l_.r lifornia Ft�.���$L37 h11�iHi .�Bbfl�T['i�!, t f -� a at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of May, 2009 by the following vote: -- EXHIB IT A Legal Description 11695 Canal Street THAT PORTION.OF LOT 4 AND A PORTION OF LOT 5, BLOCK "E", RESUBDIVISION OF GRAND TERRACE TRACT AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 1 OF RECORD OF SURVEYS, PAGE 33, RECORDS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT 247.81 FEET NORTHERLY'ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF MT. VERNON AVENUE FROM THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT 4, RESUBDIVISION OF GRAND TERRACE TRACT; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 48' 16" WEST ON A LINE PARALLEL TO SAID SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT 4, 742.03 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG THE SAME LINE EXTENDED 291.76 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE GAGE CANAL AS SHOWN ON MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 7, OF RECORDD OF SURVEYS, PAGES 88 TO 92, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY; THENCE NORTH 50 DEGREES 57' 41" EAST ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY SAID GAGE CANAL, 300.99 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID GAGE CANAL, NORTH 51 DEGREES 17' 20" EAST, 79.68 FEET;__ _ THENCE SOUTH 01 DECGREES-00'-12"WEST, 240.36 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE ABOVE LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS PURSUANT TO CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE RECORDED NOVEMBER 6, 1986, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 86-330665, OFFICIAL RECORDS. 0 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CITY-OWNED PROPERTY FOR AFFORDABLE HOSUING PURPOSES WHEREAS, the City of Grand Terrace (hereinafter"City") is the owner of property located at 11695 Canal Street, more particularly described in Exhibit"A" attached hereto; and WHEREAS, said parcel was originally purchased by the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Grand-Terrace(hereinafter"Agency") using its Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund in order to construct affordable housing pursuant to Health and Safetv Code Section 33334.2; and WHEREAS, the Agency has not been able to develop the property as affordable housing or sell the property to an affordable housing developer because it was not feasible to develop low and moderate income housing that did not require an unreasonable subsidy; and WHEREAS, the City purchased purchase the property for potential use as a City facility on July 24, 2007; and �A WHEREAS, the Agency now desires to repurchase the property for affordable housing purposes with Low and Moderate Income Housing Funds. NOW THEREFORE,THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated hereat as if set forth in full. Section 2. The Agency agrees to purchase the property located at 11695,Canal Street for $177,000 to the Agency, representing the fair market value of the subject property. Section 3. The purchase by the Agency in is accordance with the Redevelopment Plan adopted by the City. Section 4. This resolution shall become effective immediateLy_upon.adapou, - PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Grand Terrace, California at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of May, 2009 by the following vote: 9 a EXHIBIT A Legal Description 11695 Canal Street THAT PORTION OF LOT 4 AND A PORTION OF LOT 5, BLOCK "E", RESUBDIVISION OF GRAND TERRACE TRACT AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 1 OF RECORD OF SURVEYS, PAGE 33, RECORDS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT 247.81 FEET NORTHERLY ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF MT. VERNON AVENUE FROM THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT 4, RESUBDIVISION OF GRAND TERRACE TRACT; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 48' 16" WEST ON A LINE PARALLEL TO SAID SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT 4, 741.03 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG THE SAME LINE EXTENDED 291.76 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE GAGE CANAL AS SHOWN ON MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 7, OF RECORDD OF SURVEYS,PAGES 88 TO 92, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY; THENCE NORTH 50 DEGREES 57' 41" EAST ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY SAID GAGE CANAL, 300.99 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID GAGE CANAL, NORTH 51 DEGREES 17' 20" EAST, 79.68 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DECGREES 00' 12"WEST, 240.36 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE ABOVE LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS PURSUANT TO CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE RECORDED NOVEMBER 6, 1986,AS INSTRUMENT NO. 86-330665, OFFICIAL RECORDS. Exhibit D Grant Deed WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: City Clerk City of Grand Terrace 22795 Barton Road Grand Terrace,CA 92313 SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE (No Recording fee per Sec.6103) GRANT DEED FOR A VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, City of Grand Terrace, a Municipal Corporation. a corporation organized under the laws of the State of CALIFORNIA does hereby GRANT to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Grand Terrace, a unicipal Corporation the real property in the City of Grand Terrace County of San Bernardino, State of California, described as See Exhibit"A" attached DATED: CITY OF GRAND TERRACE *ATTEST: By Brenda Mesa, City Clerk Mayor, City of Grand Terrace City of Grand Terrace State of California ) County of San Bernardino )ss. City of Grand Terrace ) On , before me, Brenda Mesa, a Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared , personally known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to-me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument the person, or the _--_ --__ -�==-•__=-enfity=upon-behalf--of�wtucfi tfie=pe�sori acted;ixecutecf tfre�mstniment.T--�._,rr___ __�..____ _ 4._ 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 and official seal A', )11 J, -4 WATER A WARENESS MONTH May 2009 WHEREAS, water is our citizens and our areas most precious and necessary natural resource; and WHEREAS,to insure an ample supply ofgood quality waterfor our residents, we must all work together to effectively conserve and protect the-local water resources; and WHEREAS, by educating all citizens about the value of water and the importance of A conservation, we can make wise decisions regarding our personal,family, and community water-use habits; and WHEREAS,during the month of May,the City of Grand Terrace joins with Riverside Highland Water Company, other water agencies, and the entire State of California to work together to increase the understanding of"Saving A Little Can Help a Lot"- NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace does hereby proclaim May 2009 as WA TER A WARENESS MONTH and urge all citizens to be responsible water users and protectors. This 12'hday of May, 2009. Mayor FerrJ Mayor Pro Tem Garcia Council Member Cortes Council Member Miller Council Member Stanckiewitz COUNCIL AGENDA 6TEK6NO 9.0 , vchlist ; Voucher List Page: 1 05/06/2009 10:27:47AR11 ' CITY OF GRAND TERRACE Bank code : bofa y' I Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount 63448 4/27/2009 01 ,290 KAISER PERMANENTE 00-0005559630- COUNCIL MEDICAL-GARCIA 10-110-120-000-000 242.00 �! 10-110-142-000-000 363.00 Total : 605.00 63449 4/27/2009 001 702 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PRend 0403200 Contributions for PRend 4-3-09 10-022-62-00 19,520.86 1 Total : 19,520.86 63450 4/28/2009 00,1206 ARROWHEAD CREDIT UNION MARCH-APRIL March-April City Visa Charges 10-110-220-000-000 74.80 10-110-270-000-000 341.78 10-120-230-000-000 25.00 g, 10-120-270-000-000 230.89 10-180-210-000-000 27.15 { 10-180-245-000-000 85.24 ;! 10-180-270-000-000 265.59 10-180-272-000-000 1,309.75 10-022-56-00 1,817.65 23-200-12-00 236.06 23-200-14-00 49.27 Total : 4,463.18 63451 4/28/2009 010978 SBCSS KIDSNCARE 091711 1/17/09 WORKSHOP-3 EMPLOYEES— ; 23-200-14-00 45.00 Total : 45.00 di 63452 4/28/2009 00P597 SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIRS B2553371FR Annual Book Fair Event ?� 23-200-14-00 1,41400 s Total : 1,414.00 63453 4/28/2009 01Q974 STANCKIEWITZ, WALT 00-0010161758 Council Medical Insurance Benefit il 10-120-110-000-000 326.00 it Total : 326.00 63454 4/29/2009 011003 PETTY CASH 04292009 Replenish Petty Cash Drawer j { COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM.NO. Page. 1 iI r 1 vchlist Voucher List Page: 2 05/06/2009 10:27:47ANA CITY OF GRAND TERRACE Bank code : bofa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount 63454 4/29/2009 01^1003 PETTY CASH (Continued) 10-010-01-00 362.39 23-010-01-00 18.94 32-010-01-00 50.00 34-010-01-00 2048 Total : { 451.81 63455 5/4/2009 005702 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PRend0417200� Contributions for PRend 4-17-09 10-022-62-00 19,678.37 Total : 19,678.37 63456 5/4/2009 005702 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PRend0501200f Contributions for PRend 5-01-09 10-022-62-00 19,703 86 Total : 19,703.86 63457 5/5/2009 01, 040 SCOTT, MARY J 05062009 Birthday Bonus 10-440-110-000-000 50.00 d, Total : 50.00 63458 5/5/2009 016039 GREER OWENS, BARRIE 05082009 Birthday Bonus 10-180-110-000-000 3000 `i 34-800-110-000-000 2000 Total : 50.00 63459 5/5/2009 010038 VERHELLE, JO A. 05152009 Birthday Bonus 10-120-110-000-000 5000 1 Total : 50.00 63460 5/5/2009 01Q865 DORAME, ARIANA 05302009 Birthday Bonus 10-440-110-000-000 5000 Total : 50.00 63461 5/12/2009 01 g998 AETNA AARP PLANS 4710330905 May Premium-B Cortes s I 10-110-142-000-000 36449 10=1 T0=120=000=000 E , 83-51 i Total : 448.00 63462 5/12/2009 010459 ANIMAL EMERGENCY CLINIC 341241 Animal Emergency Services l; Page. 2 vchlist voucher List Page: 3 05/06/2009 10:27:47ANI ! CITY OF GRAND TERRACE Bank code : bofa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount 63462 5/12/2009 010459 ANIMAL EMERGENCY CLINIC (Continued) 10-190-256-000-000 5500 341532 Animal Emergency Services 10-190-256-000-000 75.00 Total : 130.00 63463 5/12/2009 01Q678 ARCHIVE MANAGEMENT SERVICE 0080494 FY 08/09 BACKUP TAPE STORAGE ` 10-180-250-000-000 55.27 10-140-250-0007000 5526 1 i Total : j 110.53 63464 5/12/2009 001,213 AT&T 9098247013793 March dsl Service Fee �' 10-440-245-000-000 86.34 Total : 86.34 63465 5/12/2009 010885 BROESKE ARCHITECTS &ASSOC 09-043 Reimburseable Expenses-plotting fees ii 10-190-723-000-000 55.76 Total : 55.76 f � I 63466 5/12/2009 001,713 CA. DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 184446 March 1-215 Frwy on/off ramp maint. { 16-510-238-000-000 32.32 Total : 32.32 63467 5/12/2009 010894 CARTER, FRANCIS 05042009 1 Reimbursement-Art Show Supplies 10-804-220-000-000 40.30 Total : 40.30 yl ' 63468 5/12/2009 00�1 740 CDW GOVERNMENT INC NHL1592 #1565076 HP SB XW4600#7200 WORKSTATION 3, 10-380-701-000-000 210.50 NHL3990 i #1565076 HP SB XW4600#7200 WORKSTATION 10-380-701-000-000 331.38 5j NVH7881 EMPLOYEE PERSONAL COMPUTER , 10-022-56-00 1,868.00 ' 10-022-56-00 j ' 143.07 j NVH7882 SOFTWARE 10-172-701-000;000 662.76 Page. 3 z �I I' vchlist Voucher List Page: 4 05/06/2009 10:27:47ARJI� CITY OF GRAND TERRACE Bank code : bofa Voucher Date V-e 'dor Invoice Description/Account Amount 63468 5/12/2009 00 740 CDW GOVERNMENT INC (Continued) NVJ4109 SOFTWARE !, 10-172-701-000-000 4600 10-172-701-000-000 403 NVP4165 SOFTWARE a ; 10-172-701-000-000 431 90 10-172-701-OOQ-000 I 37.79 NWD4063 SOFTWARE 10-172-701-000-000 48.22 Total : 3,783.65 63469 5/12/2009 01Q218 CHEVRON &TEXACO CARD SERVICES 7898191957-Api Maintenance Vehicle Fuel 10-180-272-000-000 j 272.04 of 34-800-272-000-000 40.27 Total : 312.31 63470 5/12/2009 011031 CINTAS CORPORATION #150 150634920L Janitorial Supplies 10-440-228-000-000 281.40 150639777 Janitorial Supplies 10-440-228-000-000 14111 Total : 422.51 63471 5/12/2009 001840 CITY OF COLTON 000907 ANIMAL CONTROL CODE ENF SRVS 10-190-256-000-000 3,629.00 Total : 3,629.00 63472 5/12/2009 01Q866 CIVIC PLUS 67805 WEBSITE MAINT FEE 10-125-250-000-000 615.00 Total : 615.00 63473 5/12/2009 001867 COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE SUPPLY 161266 Misc Landscape Supplies I 10-180-245-0007000 759.81 l� Total.: 759.81 63474 5/12/2009 01 972 CONSOLIDATED REPROGRAPHICS 001860 1 April Website Maintenance Fee ; 13-445-710-000-000 3 9.79 z Total 9.79 y , �; Page 4 ii vchlist voucher List Page: 5 05/06/2009 10:27:47AIMI ji CITY OF GRAND TERRACE Bank code : bofa j r, ;i Voucher Date Veodor Invoice Description/Account Amount 63475 5/12/2009 001�907 COSTCO#478 2240 C. CARE SUPPLIES 10-440-228-000-000 130.31 10-440-220-000-000 43.44 1 i Total : 173.75 63476 5/12/2009 003 930 DAILY JOURNAL CORPORATION B1566726 FY 2008/09 LEGAL ADVERTISING 10-125-230-000-000 16060 Total : 160.60 63477 5/12/2009 00942 DATA TICKET INC 27149 FY 08/09 PARKING CITE PROCESSING 10-140-255-000-000 ; 18250 Total : 182.50 a� 63478 5/12/2009 00';1960 DELL MARKETING L.P. XD69MNN74 6-CELL 53-WHR PRIMARY BATTERY FOR DELL 10-808-210-000-000 13499 �! 10-808-210-000-000 11.81 Total : 146.80 63479 5/12/2009 00 210 DEPT 32-2500233683 015185/001,304( MAINT SUPPLIES 10-180-245-000-000 69.57 h 10-450-245-000-000 5668 [ 10-180-246-000-000 77.81 10-180-272-000-000 62.98 016106/902636E MAINT SUPPLIES 10-180-245-000-000 188 4 016500/902636: MAINT SUPPLIES 10-440-245-000-000 26.60 020535/5014031 MAINT SUPPLIES 10-180-245-000-000 9.20 10-180-218-000-000 30.96 j 022287/303450: MAINT SUPPLIES 10-440-245-000-000 10.73 10-450-246-000-000 20.14 027564/801518: MAINT SUPPLIES 10-180-246-000-000 103.62 a I� 3� Page: 5 s s I vchlist � Voucher List Page- 6 05/06/2009 10:27:47At11r1 11 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE Bank code : bofa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account j i Amount 63479 5/12/2009 00�210 DEPT 32-2500233683 (Continued) I j; 030408/501586: MAINT SUPPLIES 10-440-245-000-000 1432 10-180-245-00 -000 91 18.77 Total : j 503.26 63480 5/12/2009 002165 DRUG ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM 7520 WEED CONTROL AT PARKS I j 10-450-245-000-000 50000 Total : j 500.00 63481 5/12/2009 00 247 ELEMENT K CORPORATION 10087186 ': "NETWORK& OPERATING SYSTEMS" 10-380-268-ooq-000 999.00 Total : 999.00 63482 5/12/2009 002267 ELROD FENCE COMPANY 1424 FURNISH/INS BALL IRON FENCING-REED AVE. i i 10-180-711-00�-000 ! 4,92900 Total : i 1 4,929.00 63483 5/12/2009 00.1280 EVER READY EMBROIDERY 2141 CERT T-Shirt printing f 23-302-30-00 + 529.38 I Total : f 529.38 t 63484 5/12/2009 00'1721 FRITTS FORD FLEET CENTER Q47473 VEHICLE MAINT j 10-180-272-000-000 1,303.26 47473A Maintenance Vehicle Repair 10-180-272-000-000 1,336.19 Total : 2,639.45 63485 5/12/2009 002740 FRUIT GROWERS SUPPLY 90300938 MAINT SUPPLIES & REPAIRS fl 10-450-245-000-000 I 1080 90306644 Misc Landscape Supplies 10-450-245-000-000 381 14 90307628 MAINT SUPPLIES & REPAIRS + ' 1-0-450-245-000-000 1-5_7.8 90308664 MAINT SUPPLIES & REPAIRS j 10-450-245-000-000 i 32.77 Page: 6 I vchlist Voucher List Page: 7 05/06/2009 10:27:47AM CITY OF GRAND TERRACE �'I Bank code : bofa t Voucher Date Ve dor I Invoice Description/Account li I Amount 63485 5/12/2009 00'740 FRUIT GROWERS SUPPLY (Continued) Totals: I 440.49 63486 5/12/2009 011012 G & G ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE GTSSMP-0 09 SEWER SYSTM MGT PLAN CONSULTING I ' 21-573-255-000-000 i 6,111 00 Total : 6,111.00 i i i • 63487 5/12/2009 00'i 901 G.T AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 5540-AD JOINT NEWSLETTER CONTRIBUTION 10-125-213-00 -000 ! 87000 I Total,: 870.00 i !I 63488 5/12/2009 013 258 GMAC PAYMENT PROCESSING CENTER 024-9103-1 936 '07 TAHOE LEASE i 10-120-273-000-000 559.21 4 Total : I I 559.21 63489 5/12/2009 01 181 GOPHER PATROL 178025 GOPHER CONTROL SERVICES 10-450-245-00 -000 , 59000 i Total : I 590.00 63490 5/12/2009 01 752 GST INC. JO1314340 Misc Office Supplies I! 10-370-210 od,-000 i 421.76 Total : 421.76 { 63491 5/12/2009 00 224 HYDRO-SCAPE PRODUCTS INC 05883159- f0 Landscape Mainn!tenance Supplies 32-600-320-Z-000 1,061 40 05891494-C 0 LANDSCAPE/ AINT SUPPLIES 1 10-450-245-009-000 1946 Total : 1,080.86 10-440-244-00 63492 5/12/2009 00 850 JANI-KING OF CA., INC. LAX05090 41 May Janitorial Services ! -000 97500 j Total : 975.00 I � 63493 5/12/2009 01 191 K& PROFESSIONAL PAINTING GT Childca a Childcare Center wall maint/paint 10-1.80-245-00 -000 3,000.00 10-440-272-00 -000 j 1,200 00 10-440-246-00 -000 1,48000 Total : I 5,680.00 , , �I 7I Page: 7 I I , 1i I vchlist I Voucher List Page: 8 05/06/2009 10:27:47AM ! CITY OF GRAND TERRACE a' Bank code : bofa i Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount 63494 5/12/2009 004t320 LAWNMOWER CENTER 1455 EQUIPMENT REPAIR j 10-450-246-000-000 74.97 j, 1455A Lawnmower maint/repair I 10-450-246-000-000 50.05 Total : 125.02 63495 5/12/2009 01, 948 LOVELL Il, CURTIS EUGENE 10312009 HALLOWEEN, 2009 ENTERTAINMENT 23-200-12-00 75000 Total : 750.00 63496 5/12/2009 01. 812 LOWE'S COMMERCIAL SERVICES 14891 MAINT SUPPLIES 10-180-245-000-000 20.48 14892 MAINT SUPPLIES 10-180-245-000-000 1589 14901 MAINT SUPPLIES j ! 10-180-245-000-000 313.45 14903 MAINT SUPPLIES I! 10-180-245-000-000 468.81 II 14903A City.Hall bldg Maint. Supplies 10-180-245-000-000 41.23 r Total : 859.86 63497 5/12/2009 01 i546 MPOWER COMMUNICATIONS 387767-MAY May Phone Svc Charges j 10-805-235-000-000 32.31 10-450-235-000-000 5992 10-440-235-000-000 27458 I I Total : 366.81 63498 5/12/2009 00; 456 OFFICE MAX CONTRACT INC 436111 Misc Office Supplies 10-440-210-000-000 3035 i Total : 30.35 63499 5/12/2009 00 586 PETTY CASH 05042009 Petty Cash Replenishment ! 10=440=223=000=000 42-13 10-440-228-000-000 70.66 a Total : 112.79 I , i Page: 8 lI 1 vchlist j voucher List page: 9 05/06/2009 10:27:47AM CITY OF GRAND TERRACE Bank code : bofa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account ; Amount 63500 5/12/2009 011033 RED BARON PIZZA 042209 ! GT Buck Promo Reimbursement (Fl 10-180-230-000-000 40.00 Total:: 40.00 63501 5/12/2009 01 ;I723 RICHARD POPE &ASSOCIATES 3863 LANDSCAPE PANS-ORANGE GROVE PKWY !! 10-180-255-000-000 i 270.00 ITotal.: 1 270.00 63502 5/12/200! 00.285 RIVERSIDE HIGHLAND WATER CO 2271 Dec-Jan SeweriBilling Fees 21-572-255-000; 000 1,73015 { 2275 3/4"WATER SF VC MT VERNON/VAN BUREN !I 32-600-320-000-000 4,74900 Total : i 6,479.15 63503 5/12/2009 006310 ROADRUNNER STORAGE 9573 May Storage Urlits rental 10-140-241-000;000 119.00 34-500-726-000-000 f( 139.00 Total: I 268.00 63504 5/12/2009 01g139 ROPENKILD, ROCHELLE 05042009 Reimbursement-Art Show Supplies 1 10-804-220-00 000 16.70 Total : 16.70 I i j 63505 5/12/2009 00 498 S.B COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL 052009 j Certification Exam-Backflow prevention 10-180-268-000'-000 10900 Total.' ! 109.00 I 63506 5/12/2009 00,681 SM�RT& FINAL 376500E TINY TOT PAP�R SUPPLIES— ; 10-440-223-001000 99.05 Total - I 99.05 63507 5/12/2009 00 720 SOICA.EDISON COMPANY 05122009 April Utility Bills I�9 I� I i� �i Page: 9 li ' �i vchlistf Voucher List Page: 10 05/06/2009 10:27:47AR11,i CITY OF GRAND TERRACE �i , �I Bank code : bofa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount 63507 5/12/2009 0 720 SO'.CA.EDISON COMPANY (Continued) it 10-172-238-000-000 3720 10-175-238-000-000 29.76 10-190-238-000-000 2,497.35 10-440-238-000-000 640.80 i' 10-450-238-000-000 1,375.37 15-500-601-000-000 2811 16-510-238-000-000 460.15 34-400-238-000-000 81.84 q Total : 5,150.58 63508 5/12/2009 00 898 SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF L.A. 904221404 C. CARE FOOD & SUPPLIES 10-440-220-000-000 621 87 904291359 C. CARE FOOD &SUPPLIES I 10-440-220-000-000 561 31 Total : 1,183.18 63509 5/12/2009 007102 T.Y LIN INTERNATIONAL 0904225 CHG ORD#4 BARTON BRIDGE 47-100-250-001-000 8,716.62 Total : 8,716.62 i' 63510 5/12/2009 011032 TANIOS, FAHIM 05052009 Sign Permit Reimbursement 10-200-07 5000 Total : 50.00 63511 5/12/2009 007034 TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING 920 March Traffic Engineering Consutling 1; 10-370=255-000-000 7,280.20 j 921 TRAFFIC ENG & CONSULTING SRVS 16-900-221-000-000 2,700.00 1; 921A Traffic Enq/Consulting Svcs 16-900-221-000-000 342.60 Total : 10,322.80 63512 5/12/2009-00?2-20 UNDE-RGROUND-SE-RVICE—AL-E-RT 4200902-7-7 DIG-AL-E-R-T-MONTHL-Y-SE-RVICE-S a 16-900-220-000-000 34.50 Total : 34.50 a� Page. 10 vchlist 1 voucher List Page: 11 05/06/2009 10:27:47ANI CITY OF GRAND TERRACE i' Bank code : bofa { 'J Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount 63513 5/12/2009 0011038 VERIZON WIRELESS-LA 0756343478 Mar-Apr Wireless Service 34-400-235-000-000 147.69 Total : 147.69 1 63514 5/12/2009 007880 WEST GROUP 818171325 California Code CD ROM s 10-125-250-000-000 432.29 Total : 432.29 a 63515 5/12/2009 01p842 WILLIAMS, ALLAN S 012909-050409 Mileage Reimbursement 10-370-271-000-000 70.68 Total : 70.68 63516 5/12/2009 00 987 XEROX CORPORATION 0402640291 CC 55 COPIER LEASE- j 10-190-700-000-000 334.49 10-190=700-000-000 29.27 j; 040264030 CC265 COPIER LEASE 10-190-700-000-000 270.66 10-190-700-000-000 23.68 Total : 668.10 69 Vouchers for bank code: bofa Bank total : 140,618.63 i 69 Vouchers in this�xeport Total vouchers : 140,618.63 i, I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the afore-listed checks for payment of City and Community Redevelopment Agency liabilities have been audited by me and are necessary and appropriate for the operation of City and Agency. Bernie Simon, Finance Director it d �I �I i �i Page: 11 t PENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL -- - ---- -- CITY OE=GRAND TERRACE— — - ---- -- - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES-- - - REGULAR MEETING -APRIL 28,2009 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace was called to order in the Council Chambers,Grand Terrace Civic Center,22795 Barton Road,Grand Terrace,California,on April 28, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Maryetta Ferre, Mayor Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern Jim Miller, Councilmember — Bea Fortes-Eouncilmembe - - Walt Stanckiewitz, Councilmember Brenda Mesa, City Clerk Steve Berry, Acting City Manager Bernard Simon, Finance Director Joyce Powers, Community&Economic Development Director__ Richard Shields, Building& Safety Director Hector Gomez, San Bernardino County Sheriff s Department Collin Burns, City Attorney ABSENT: John Harper, City Attorney - John Salvate, San Bernardino County Fire Department The City Council meeting was opened with Invocation by Mayor Pro Tern Lee Ann Garcia,followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Jim Miller. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ITEMS TO DELETE -None SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2A. Crime Free Multi Housing Program --------Depu, Joseph Steers;Sari Bernardino-Cgq=Sheriffs Department,gave a presentation on the Crime Free Multi Housing Program. 2B. Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month Tom Roberts. Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce, announced that the Business of the Month is Dragon Fly Yoga. He announced that Market Night is growing and encouraged everyone to come out. He reported that on May 13, 2009 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Chamber is promoting the Taste of the Terrace Event at City Hall. All of the local COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. Council Minutes - Page 2 restaurants have been invited to participate. 2C. Child Care Center Update Cathy Varela, Director of Grand Terrace Child Care Services, gave an update on the Child Care Center. She reported that the enrollment is up considerably and thanked the Council and staff for their support. They will continue to monitor their f nances and will keep the Council up-to-date. She gave an overview to the updates that they have made to the center as a result of their fund-raising efforts. Staff continues to improve their center a much as they can over time. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-2009-52 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILIYIEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 5-0,to approve the following Consent Calendar Items: 3B..___.-Waive-Full Reading-of Ordinances_on_Agenda_ 3C. Approval of 04-14-2009 Minutes 3D. Award Contract - Orange Grove Parkway 6TB-09-02 (EZ Sunnyday Landscape) 3F. Approve Additional Payment for the CNG Facility's Gas Extension Line from AQMD Fund AB2766 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 3A. Approve Check Register Dated April 28, 2009 CC-2009-53 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER STANCKIEWITZ, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0,to approve the following item removed from the Consent Calendar: 3A. Approve Check Register Dated April 28, 2009 3E. Resolution Supporting the San Bernardino County Homeless P ership CC-2009754�_1VIOT O T BY MAYOR PROM TE GARC NDIA,_SaC BY CO_UNCIE - M_BE ____..____ _ CORTES,CARRIED 5-0,to approve the following item removed from the Consent Calendar: 3E. Resolution Supporting the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership CcunclMinutes____--�__-- —04728/2009— Page 3 Councilmember Bea Cortes , read and presented Isaac Jackson, Director of Homeless Services for San Bernardino County a Resolution supporting the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership. Isaac Jackson, Director.of Homeless Services for San Bernardino County, thanked the Council for their support. PUBLIC COMMENT Collette B , 12731 Garden Avenue, thanked everyone for their support over the past Mont switTi regardsthe naming.of e Ne High gh School. She reported that the School Board has called a special meeting to be held on Wednesday,April 29,2009 at 5:30 p.m.to discuss the renaming of High School#3 in Grand Terrace. The meeting will take place in the Colton Joint Unified School District Board Room located at 851 S. Mt.Vernon Avenue in Colton. If the high school is-renamed to Grand Terrace High School they will be meeting in the foyer-at City Hall-f6flowingthe meeting-to-hand-out packets-offlyers-to be-distributed -----. at-specific-schaols-asking..puents-to-have. eir.Ahild-p.articipatP in the STAR test—The..y.are looking for volunteers to participate in this process. They would like to begin planning a community celebration for early June to celebrate the naming of the High School. They plan on staying involved with the high school. } Bill Shaver, 12742 Garden Avenue,thanked the Council for their diligent work for getting this high school for Grand Terrace. He requested,on behalf of Grand Terrace Little League, that they can come up with some alternative play fields for the children for the 2010 season. He reported that the school district has gtanted them.permission to use the fields until such time that the construction takes place in that location. The construction superintendent has been very sympathetic to their cause and the children and will hold off doing any fencing of the property to mid to late May,unfortunately the electrical and water service has started to be disconnected with the lights to field one and field two will be terminated this week as well as the water service. They are asking some consideration of the Council to extend another week or two for the kids to be able to use the field and lights,however,they don't want to stand in the way of progress. - Rita Schwaik,2 r 952 Grand-'I erraee Road,stated tfiat she would-like tired none on C`—rand Terrace Road to stay red. She also stated that she supports naming the new High School Grand Terrace,High School. Frances Carter, 11938 Arliss Drive,stated that she firmly believes that Tom Schwab should rt be given the opportunity to return to his position. She feels that he has been a great manager for Grand Terrace. Byron Matteson, 23142 Vista Grande Way, also supports Tom Schwab having an I -Council-Minutes - - --- ------ -------- ----- ---- ------------ ------------------- -- -------------- ---- ------------------ - _�_ -04/28t2009�'- Page 4 opportunity to return to his job. He feels that Tom's health has improved and is on his way back. Betty Trimble, 22816 DeBerry Street, stated that her comments are in support of Tom Schwab coming back as City Manager, who has managed the City for over 20 years. As everyone knows Tom had a life threatening illness last summer and had a miraculous recovery. From the day he woke up he wanted to get back to work. He lives in the City his heart beats for this City. He is responsible for many community services the residents enjoy. The Child Care Center,Pico Park, improvements at Rollins Park,the Senior Center and the improvement of a new center with Senior Housing. She has known Tom for 25 years, she worked for him for 16 years. Wfferi she retired-fie became a good friend of her huand and herself. While working for him she saw a man that cared for his City, his employees and valued and respected them for what those employees do. His health is good and he feels good enough to come back. A couple of months ago when she would be out and about in the community, she heard that he may-not get his-job back.- People were saying that he wasn't ---able,-they were led-to-believe-his-mind-and-memory-had not-returned-and-others-thought-that he_didn-'_t want-to come back._This-s-rio the case,.-�.h_e_statQ-dAhat sh_e_is_not the onlMne that wants Tom to come back. There are many citizens in the community that feel the same way, however, negative comments that have been made along the line are leading people to believe that he has not recovered. Ahead of us are the toughest economic challenges we will see in our life time. Our City needs a seasoned City Manager that knows how to save money, spend sensibly and continues to build a reserve for the tough times and researches before he says that he can do something. Tom is competent and has the mental and physical strength to return to his job. Should Council decide otherwise,then the position can and should be advertised so that other qualified interested parties can apply. The position could be opened up to other cities as well. Tom believes in second chances he has given them, to not give him that chance is on the same level as us not getting our high school named after our city. Tony Pett , 11875 Eton Drive,stated that Seth Armstead was the architect of Grand Terrace and knew that some day he would retire and his goal was to make sure that Grand Terrace was left in good hands. He carefully selected and groomed the best candidate to continue the progress of excellence. Tom Schwab was selected. He was selected because of his superior skills in finance and administration. Under Tom's watch Grand Terrace prospered, has -- maintain"- ee a cash reserve, law enforcement iI as been adequate,--t 11 e y6uth grid eiuors eve been provided for,and made the list of one of the best 100 cities in the Country to dive. Tom has paid his dues and he is ready to come back. In these tough economic times, we need Tom back. ------ --- — - Pauline Grant,22560 Eton Drive,stated that Tom is in good health now and is quite capable of doing his job. The members of the City Council have been elected to represent the citizens of Grand Terrace and not to promote their own ambitions or those of others. She reminded them that elections are coming up in November and if any of the Council Members Council-Minutes-- -- ---- -- --- - - - - - - - Page 5 should vote to deny Tom Schwab of his rightful position of City Manager they will be in trouble. Thelma Winkler Beach, 12570 Mt.Vernon Avenue,expressed her opinion of the Council's agenda. We should all be rejoicing and welcoming Tom Schwab back to the job at his regular seat. Tom feels that he is able and ready to return to his job and his doctors have approved and confirmed that he is fully recovered and capable of returning to his normal life. Who are we to take a Godly stance and refute that. Tom should return to his job and be given the chance to prove to the Council he can fully perform his duties as diligently as ever or prove to himself that he can't.. Common decency would dictate-that to any average.person. — u She -feels that the Council should see their duty clearly and d welcome Tom back-to the position of City Manager of Grand Terrace,it's the right thing to do. She added that there is nothing wrong with his mind and memory. Roy Nix; 12173 Country Club-Lane;he-had the pleasure of being on the-City-Council at the - --------time when-T-om--Schwab-game-to-work-for-the-City-of-Grand-T-erraee HHe-saw-Tom's-fine -- performance-as the Finance Director. He has witnessed for many years the community spirit that Grand Terrace has had from the start and certainly continued under Tom's leadership with many community pride events, including Grand Terrace Days and Parade and the Halloween Haunt. He expressed his concern that in recent times the events have gone more [✓ commercial. Local volunteers and organizations have been pushed to the back if not eased out of some of those events. He would like to see the City return to where it was under Tom's leadership. He has some limited exposure to Tom since he has been back and he is regaining his strength and getting more active in Lion's and his family and he wants to be active with the City. He suggests that the process of appointing a City Manager can be abbreviated. He feels that Tom Schwab deserves the support of the Council and should be reinstated. He feels that Grand Terrace needs Tom Schwab. R.P.Bidney,23009 Hampton Court,stated that he has been a resident for over ten years and was on the Planning Commission. In the years that he worked on the Planning Commission and as a resident of Grand Terrace the professional attitude of Tom Schwab is undeniable. Anytime he wanted to know anything he is a terrific historian,because he has been with the City for many years. He received straight answers and it is nice to work with an honest -- honorable man wi�i integrity.. He-is a mangy fhas served years-0 e citizen's of—Grand Terrace and the City Council. He has a proven record and he is respected. Grand Terrace, to his knowledge, has no corruption and is fortunate to have a City Manager like Tom Sc wab who is straightforward and honest and does his job. TheCouncil represents Grand Terrace and who live here,they are doing a fantastic job and-so-does Tom. If it's not broken don't fix it. Thomas Schwab,22687 Lark,as he looks around the room in the,back,there are pictures of every City Council Member ever elected to the City of'Grand Terrace since incorporation. 04128i2009 Page 6 _- _- It has been his pleasure in last 24 years as Finance Director and City Manager to have worked for every one of the Council Members except Jack Allen, one of the first councilmembers and Walt Stanckiewitz, who was just elected in November of 2008. He stated that Grand Terrace is not just a job for him. Since 1984 he has lived, worked and attended Church in Grand Terrace. It is his family's home and he hopes to live here for the rest of his life. He has heard some stories and he would like to set the record straight. He would I ike to be _ reinstated as the City Manager of Grand Terrace. He suffered a serious injury in June of last year and it has taken him nearly a year to fully recover. Having been the City Manager for the last 20 years he understands the demands of the job. All of his doctors have cleared him to return-to-work-full time and he no longer has doctors-appointments-or therapiesirelated to this-condition. Grand Terrace is at a critical juncture'in its story. The ability to survive is directly related to the previous councils that saved money in good years and we now have 7 million dollars in reserve and fund balance to sustain the City in the bad years. In i reparing the 2009/2010 Fiscal Year Budget with Finance Director Bernie Simon, we can present a - balanced-budget to the-City-Council-but-we must-cut unnecessary items to-maintain the - --- -programs-the-citizens-expect-the-City to-provide:-T-his-year-is-critical-and-next-year-will-be- �. w_or_se. The revenues are--trendingAo�vnwtar-d_and expenses-continue-to incxea e--When-- Grand Terrace High School opens the City will need to fund at least one Deputy to be assigned exclusively to the school. The challenge ahead is to have Grand Terrace survive the recession and return to the days of surpluses. He feels that he is uniquely qualified to lead this City through this difficult time and would like to be reinstated to his position of Grand Terrace City Manager. He thanked the Council for listening and hopes to join them soon on the dias. Don Larkin, 12168 Mt. Vernon Avenue#89, stated that it may seem like a choice between two individuals. He personally knows both individuals and he has great respect for both of them. But his personal opinion doesn't really matter and really as a Councilmember your personal opinion shouldn't matter. They must be objective. Both individuals have strengths and weaknesses so the Council needs to decide what is best for the City. There are two options. One is to declare the position vacant and do an open competitive recruitment. This process must be objective, fair and transparent. Establish real qualifications as far as the position is concerned and open it up to see what type of individuals you have that would apply for the position. He recommends that the Council establish a citizen review panel to review the app ica-l'tions that are receive a3-nd-do open interview. The ma se ection would-- - be made by the Council. This is a critical position to the direction and success of the City. This method would leave out personal opinions and bias and would be fair and objective and invo v1 e_the oC-mmunity. Tlie seco_n_option is to declare t 1 _ ition not vacant and reinstate_ Tom Schwab base on the fact that he is physically able to d_o his position. The openmeeting law does allow for closed session,however,it doesn't require it.He would suggest that most of these discussions be done in public. Margie Miller, 22996 Palm Avenue, stated that she can't say anything better than what has Council Minutes -- - - --- - _04/28/2009 -� Page 7 - - already been said. She stated"Tom we want you back." Herman Hilkey, 23196 Glendora Drive, the last few months in Grand Terrace have been exciting. The High School and the movement that happened with that. He has never seen the City so united in one direction, all ages. Now with the effort to reinstate Tom Schwab. It reminds him of the nation,the state and the community and how its involved at every level. He quoted Thomas Jefferson"When the people fear the government,this is tierany. When the government fears the people, this is liberty." Fear may be a bit strong but listen, the leaders of the School District have good intentions,maybe personal,but good intentions and _ they lost_sight_ofthe community_behind them because they.got.foeused-on-one_of their.own personal i-'mentions -ITe remmde�f Coun III at favors,"no in e-rhow innoceff r well intended at the time, turn in to be thoughts that are not focused on the community behind you. Don't let favors, no matter how much you think you deserve them, distract you. - - --Daniel Berliner,2-2624 Brentwood-Street,stated when they went through-the process for the - --- --senior apartments-they-were-assur-ed of a-number-ofthings.One ofthe-items-that they-were assured of is the lighting for the parking lot would not affect their homes. The lighting,_ which has been on for the last week, fully baths their homes and it comes through the windows. Two neighbors have given him the same comment. They get it upstairs and downstairs. The other issue is a subject that has been brought up once before. The air Jconditioners are in and they installed the Amana air conditions from what he can see. The exterior grills are Amana grills and they are discreet to different manufactures. The EIR on page 4 line 1 requires units must not exceed the City noise standard of 65 dba. At that time Amana had no sound ratings. He went back into the internet and found the current literature and the Amana units installed literature shows that the units are quiet with an stc 28 rating. He could not find a dba rating in their literature, which is what the EIR requires. He did some research on the internet and an stc rating is a sound transmission class which is a method of ranking walls over a frequency range of 125 to 4000 hertz. It has nothing to do with dba. It's transmission through walls. He could not find anywhere where there was a conversion table to change an stc rating to a dba. At this time no one can guarantee that these units meet the requirements. He sent an e-mail to the manufacturer and has received no response. He feels that this is important to be on the record. He hasn't heard the units yet and he hopes that they aren't loud because it will affect their quality of life. Bobbie Forbes, 11850 Burns Avenue,the local residents of Colton and Grand Terrace have done a tremendous job and have stepped up top the plate with the re-naming of the high --"-_—_ -" school and tea cnI-ed�hem foall-off Meir effo-rts S e expresse isap'-pomtment wit�ur---- -_ T '- representatives on the b6iRl'T r the Colton Jouit Unif ed-S ooTD strict:She encouraged'--- -' residents to notify the City if your neighbors move out of a forclosed home. She congratulated Tom and feels that he looks great and is looking forward to him coming back. She congratulated Lee Ann Garcia,Frances Carter,Freddie Harris and herself for the Woman of Distinction Award and appreciates the letter was written. _G_o_un6LMtiAgs 09 P4ge 8 Ann Wade Hornsbv,22656 Brentwood Street,expressed her concern about the lighting and noise from the senior center. She stated that it is looking beautiful but the lighting goes right into her bedroom window. Anything that the Council can do would be helpful. Steve Berry. Acting City Manager, stated that the school district gave in writing that April 30,2009 was the last day for thereto be water and power at the fields at Pico Park.' Staffhad to disconnect the power and shut off water in preparation for the demolition of the property. He apologized to the Little League. He confirmed that the red zone will continue on Grand Terrace Road. He reported that Castle&Cook is leasing out the old Stater Bros.wperetiouse which-will-be.go-Qd for-Grand-TQrraQe.--He responded that he will look-into the lighting at the — - senor ce�ite :Wh� tlreenr6r c�ntel conrpletel�built anri fullyz�peratiisrrai theilights will not shine into the homes on Brentwood. He stated that he will check on the sound ratings for the air conditioners that were installed at the Senior Center. He stated that he is very proud to serve the City since 2001. This has been an exceptionally hard year for 11 m along ------with-Tom-and-the-City-of.-Grand-Ter-r-ace-and-his-family.-He-has-put-in-many--lor g-hours at --Gity-Hall-and-to-say-that4t-has--been-tough-i really-m-understatement.—H-e-tt anked-the- Council for the opportunity to be the acting city manager in this capacity for a year. It has been an actual time of management crisis and in that time We had our 30 Anniversary celebration and also seeing the worst economic times since the depression. It has been his honor to work with the community and the council and the many different community groups. He will be bringing to the Council at their next meeting a balanced budg.-t. This is something that other cities will be envious of. There will be no full-time layo.Ts and no increased taxes. Working together we can keep Grand Terrace strong progressive and keep the pledge-of the founding fathers that we will be a financially sound community no matter what they said 30 years ago. REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) a. Minutes of March 3, 2009 CC-2009-55 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARS,-CARRIED-5=6,-to-acc-ept thu-Mach-3,-2009-Minutes-of-the-C-b unity-------- Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) B. ouncil R po Mayor MMetta Ferrd, expressed her support for the hundreds of people in the community who are fighting to have the name of the high school in Grand Terrace be Grand Terrace High School. Many people have questioned whether the School Board feels any accountability toward Grand Terrace. In her opinion the District can show that they do _C_a=dLMinutes_-___L_ 04129/2G09 —_-- Page9 indeed listen to the families in this part of the District by taking the communities clear preference into account and giving the high school in Grand Terrace the name Grand Terrace High School. She believes that this may happen tomorrow evening at the School Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the board room. With all of her heart she is so grateful for the tireless efforts of so many people. This is very important and especially to her. Councilmember Jim Miller,reported that on June 5,2009 the Grand Terrace Lion's Club will be having their Annual Golf Tournament at the San Bernardino Golf Club with a tee-off time of 12 noon. Mayor Pr�oe-ffi�-Q—arcia,reniffi-d-e-d every—one ab-o-ut-thi5-syiiip-li-on-37-trat-w-iiri5-e-iie-iiTo—n Ftua—y, May 1, 2009 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall, which is a free event. She reminded everyone that the Art Show that is hosted by the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2009. She wished Highgrove well on their upcoming-Highgrove Days-.--- Councilmember Bea Cortes,.reported that she received a couple of reports on the Swine Flu. She stated that information on the flu is available on the website. Councilmember Stanckiewitz,stated that t-shirts for the Grand Terrace High School are still available. Saturday was Free Compost Day and several residents were able to take advantage of the free compost provided by the City. Requested an update on the Blue Mountain Senior Villas. Acting Cite Manager Berry, stated that there are still reservations available at the Blue Mountain Senior Villas. They are looking at opening up at the end of May beginning of June. He encouraged everyone to spread the word. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7A. Property Lease Agreement Promotional Events, Inc. Dba Freedom Fireworks/Red -----De—vil-Fi-re—wo-tk-g/TNT-Fir-ewo-rkg--- CC-2009-56 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER STANCKIEWITZ, SECOND BY -COUNCIL-MEMBER-CORTES,-CAR1;U-ED-5-V,�oapprove s recommun-ddario— p e ndn h-e-Ho- i-ri g-Iff�e_a�p r—ov a r-of-thie-I I�i�Tf6 7r t1 OG Fa n d-T e r-ra-c-e E Tf i I&-League-an d zdd for Grand Terrace Community Soccer Club as follows: Approve the Property Lease Agreement with American Promotional Events,Inc.Dba Freedom Fireworks/Red Devil Fireworks/TNT Fireworks for the year 2009. Council Minutes -- - - - - - - - -- -- --- - -- - - - - --- ------------ -- - -04/2$/2009 �� - -- - - - Page 10 Direct Staff to prepare an ordinance to ban fireworks after July 4, 2009 in the City of Grand Terrace and bring it back to the Council at the May 26, 2009 Meeting. Direct Staff to reduce any revenue from both leagues for field use a d average lighting use in preparation of the FY 2009-10 Budget. NEW BUSINESS 8A. Consideration of Parking Permit Program on DeBerry Street -- CC=2009=5,T—M(5-TION B'Y 1VF2tYOR-PRO TENtGARCIA,-sEcoND B-�-COfNOILME-MBER MILLER, CARRIED 5-0, to approve staff proceeding with the permit program developing the cost structure, requesting input from the residents on the number of cars to be permitted and bringing the final project back to Council for review and --- - ---- -- - approval -------------- -- --- ---------------------- 8B Execute the Cooperative Agreement 8-1424 Between Caltrans and the City of Grand_ Terrace for the I-215 Barton Road O/C Grind and Overlay CC-2009-58 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Cooperative Agreement 8-1424 Between Caltrans and the City of Grand Terrace for the I-215 Barton Road O/C Grind and Overlay 8C. Approve the National League of Cities (NCL) Free Prescription Discount Card for Grand Terrace Residents CC-2009-59 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the National League of Cities (NCL) Free Prescription Discount Card for Grand Terrace Residents and a Resolutiorj declaring its intention to participate in the NLC Prescription Discount Card Program. 8D. Neighborhood Revitalization Project Reviewed Project --- -CI-OSED-SESSION 9A. Public Employment- City Manager(Govt. Code 54954.5) Mayor Ferr6 announced that the Council met in Closed Session to discuss Public Employment - City Manager (Govt. Code 54954.5) and there was reportable action taken. -047/2'&/ZGOT Page 11 Mayor Ferr6 adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m., until the next City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. CITY CLERK of the City of Grand Terrace MAYOR of the City of Grand Terrace STAFF REPORT _ CRA ITEM (X ) COUNCIL ITEM ( X ) MEETING DATE: May 12, 2009 FUNDING REQUIRED: ( X ) NO FUNDING REQUIRED ( ) SUBJECT: SALE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 11695 CANAL STREET TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR FUTURE,AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDATION: Agency and City Council recommendations are listed below Background: On July 24, 2007, the Agency and Council adopted a resolution authorizing the sale of Agency-owned property at 11695 Canal Street to the City for $177,000. Due to ?� increases in housing construction costs in the preceding years, it did not appear feasible to develop affordable housing without an unreasonable subsidy to keep the rents affordable, so the City purchased the property from the Agency. On January 17, 2008, the City opened an escrow with a private builder to sell the property for $214,000. The sale was contingent upon approval to build a minimum of nine units on the .66 acre (29,000 square feet) site. The escrow remains open and no project has been submitted. Now that residential property values and construction costs have decreased, staff has been discussing an affordable housing project with the same developer. Subsequent to numerous discussions and review of financial feasibility of various scenarios with the builder and his affordable housing partner, staff has determined that an affordable - -- - - ----- ------ - - ------ - -- - housing project- is-now- feasible-with a moderate subsidy per unit. Therefore, staff recommends that the Agency's Low and Moderate Income Housing Setaside Fund purchase back the property for$177,000 and continue negotiations for a project. i..[a 1ie'®-housing site—iih`rou.gah_}[h�—.e.;_..�p_�a�te-;of, the City's Housing Element. The State has identified a need for 28 new affordable units through the Regional Housing Needs Assessment, which can be largely met at this location. The attached site map exhibits its location relative to other multi-family development (Highland Apartments) and the 1-215 freeway. COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. Fiscal Impact: The requested funds are recommended to be appropriated from the undesignated Redevelopment 20% Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund balance and- transferred- to-- a-- General- Fund--account- designated- by the, Financed Director-. Sufficient redevelopment housing funds are available for the property purchase. The remaining balance of,available housing funds would be $1,251,450 after the-transaction is completed. Recommendations: City Council 1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving the sale of 11695 Canal Street to the Redevelopment Agency. 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Grant Deed. 3. Authorize the Finance Director to allocate the sales proceeds to the appropriate General Fund-account. Redevelopment Agency 1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving the purchase of 11695 Canal Street - by the_Redevelopment Agency. _ 2. Appropriate $177,000 from undesignated available 20% Rede elopment Housing Fund to fund the-acquisition. - Attachments: Exhibit "A": Site Map Exhibit"B": City Resolution Exhibit "C": Agency Resolution Exhibit "D": Grant Deed ------ Exhibit A-- - - - Site-Map----- AM .r _ jlU .t" ff� -q � 4- . .:'g.- "� 1ti4, ` � -1` it' .�.•.ta _e� .i•�' - -�i� •s � _ �� •1 a�"`,y�.+ �( L • �..'Z�..��'�.•t 4^• ,lM �r M��• j£�'t�,'" � F'7� � �.I �•` i'�.P ��:w'K_�� .J p ['�`: ,xt I "v,. .r. `' �� ra _ r�e.,Ft,�' i �_' '�t,�:jc if A V rsi. � �Iy',•,fK� ��c':;� I 'FYI t-• 'w�+x$'j;_ 5 It./r '•n ;` Tr-Y' t ' t- i a t k �.• •-yY r II` a --S�•'��' �� �ua.- ' -� ''�1 V�� -a+art. a�;t• "�' dv'�'•F° I�d / .f, +rr� .� ~ it- Al ,.s of. •'•"rlcys -_,_„ ?. "' _ I r4''' tl`''l ,� T+- n.�'i•� .•.'•r -j• 1 a' ,'. "rt!� .p•;+�:.a.• ,t � �,. ,•`rd' /'�i' t'`.•��v fr. K ° '',7ffj,�.,,lira-' / �r�•C �..y�,�'��, -;.. i ,a•, '�` °f , ' �. t� � .,,may, ,f •I �r Exhibit B City Resolution - - - - -- ---RESOLUTIONIN07 -- - --- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE SALE OF CERTAIN CITY-OWNED PROPERTY TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WHEREAS, the City of Grand Terrace (hereinafter"City") is the owner of property located at 11695 Canal Street, more particularly described in Exhibit"A" attached hereto; and WHEREAS, said parcel,was originally purchased by the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City,of Grand Terrace (hereinafter ".Agency") using its Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund in-order to construct affordable housing pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33334.2; and WHEREAS, the Agency has not been able to develop the property as affordable housing or sell the property to an affordable housing developer because it was not feasible to develop low and moderate income housing that did not require an unreasonable subsidy; and WHEREAS; the City purchased-purchase the property-for potential use as a Ci y facility on July 24, 2007; and WHEREAS, the Agency now desires to repurchase the property for affordable housing purposes with Low and Moderate Income Housing Funds. NOW THEREFORE,THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated hereat as if set forth in full. Section 2. City agrees to sell the property located at 11695 Canal Street for$1 7,000 to the Agency, representing the fair market value of the subject property. Section 3. The purchase by the Agency in is accordance with the Redevelopment Plan --- --adopted __-- Section 4. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. __� ,-__�_..,- $A� f�iY��►i`TI3 fiC ED by the-City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, -al, orniam�� at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of May, 2009 by the following vote: EXIIIB IT A Legal Description 11695 Canal Street THAT PORTION OF LOT 4 AND A PORTION OF LOT 5, BLOCK "E", RESUBDIVISION OF GRAND TERRACE TRACT AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 1 OF RECORD OF SURVEYS, PAGE 33, RECORDS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: t 1 COMMENCING AT A POINT 247.81 FEET NORTHERLY ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF MT. VERNON AVENUE FROM THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT 4, RESUBDIVISION OF GRAND TERRACE TRACT; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 48' 16" WEST ON A LINE PARALLEL TO SAID SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT 4, 742.03 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG THE SAME LINE EXTENDED 291.76 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE GAGE CANAL AS SHOWN ON MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 7, OF RECORDD OF SURVEYS, PAGES 88 TO 92, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY; THENCE NORTH 50 DEGREES 57' 41" EAST ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY SAID GAGE CANAL, 300.99 FEET;THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID GAGE CANAL, NORTH 51 DEGREES 17' 20" EAST,_79.68 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DECGREES 00' 12"WEST, 240.36 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE ABOVE LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS PURSUANT TO CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE RECORDED NOVEMBER 6, 1986, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 86-330665, OFFICIAL RECORDS. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CITY-OWNED PROPERTY FOR AFFORDABLE HOSUING PURPOSES WHEREAS, the City of Grand Terrace (hereinafter"City") is the owner of property located at i 1695 Canal Street, more particularly described in Exhibit"A" attached hereto; and WHEREAS, said parcel was originally purchased by the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Grand-Terrace(hereinafter`Agency")using its Low and Moderate-Income Housing Fund in order to construct affordable housing pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33334.2; and WHEREAS, the Agency has not been able to develop the property as affordable housing or sell the property to an affordable housing developer because it was not feasible to develop low and moderate income housing that did not require an unreasonable subsidy;.and - WHEREAS, the City purchased purchase the property for potential use as a City facility on July 24, 2007; and WHEREAS, the Agency now desires to repurchase the property for affordable housing purposes with Low and Moderate Income Housing Funds. NOW THEREFORE,THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated hereat as if set forth in full. Section 2. The Agency agrees to purchase the property located at 11695 Canal Street for $177,000 to the Agency, representing the fair market value of the subject property. - --- ----- - -- - - -- - --. eetiori 3.-The purchase�by the Agency in is accordance with the Redevelopment Plan adopted by the City. -----"— -"---"-- - ec ion 4. This reso u ion shwa l become effective_ip1g!p rPl u PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Grand Terrace, California at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of May, 2009 by the following vote: Cl f - - EXHIBIT A Legal Description 11695 Canal Street THAT PORTION OF LOT 4 AND A PORTION OF LOT 5, BLOCK "E", RESUBDIVISION OF GRAND TERRACE TRACT AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 1 OF RECORD OF SURVEYS, PAGE 33, RECORDS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT 247.81 FEET NORTHERLY ALONG THE CENTE INE OF MT. VERNON AVENUE FROM THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT 4, RESUBDIV�SION OF GRAND TERRACE TRACT; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 48' 16" WEST ON A LINE PARALLEL TO SAID SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT 4, 742.03 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG THE SAME LINE EXTENDED,291.76 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE GAGE CANAL AS SHOWN ON MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 7, OF RECORDD OF SURVEYS, PAGES 88 TO 92, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY; THENCE NORTH 50 DEGREES 57' 41" EAST ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY SAID GAGE CANAL, 300.99 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING.ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID-GAGE CANAL,NORTH 51 DEGREES 17' 20" EAST, 79.68 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DECGREES 00' 12"WEST, 240.36 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. t THE ABOVE LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS PURSUANT TO CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE RECORDED NOVEMBER 6, 1986,AS INSTRUMENT NO. 86-330665, OFFICIAL RECORDS. Exhibit �� �~��no�w��� �� Grant, Deed ` / - -----'-- -'—'---------------- ---------- - ------------------------- WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: City Clerk City of Grand Terrace 22795 Barton Road Grand Terrace,,CA 92313 SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE (No Recording fee per Sec.6103) GRANT DEED FOR A VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, City of Grand Terrace, a Municipal Corporation. a corporation organized under the laws of the State of CALIFORNIA does hereby GRANT to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Grand Terrace, a M inicipal Corporation the real property in the City of Grand Terrace County of San Bernardino, State of California, described as See Exhibit"A" attached t DATED: CITY OF GRAND TERRACE *ATTEST: gy Brenda Mesa, City Clerk Mayor, City of Grand Terrace City of Grand Terrace State of California ) County of San Bernardino )ss. City of Grand Terrace ) On - - - --- --- - ; before-me,Brenda Mesa?a Notary Public-in-and-for said State,--- personally appeared , personally known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the __. -----same-in-his-authorized capacity-and-that-by-his--signature-on-the-instrument-thwpersocr, Jr-the- ------�- 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 and official seal 1 is CALIFORNIA Staff Report Finance Department CRA ITEM O COUNCIL ITEM(X) MEETING DATE: May 12, 2009 AGENDA ITEM To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members From: Bernie Simon, Finance Director SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report for Ouarter Ending March 31, 2009 -----FUNDING REQUIRED ----_-..- _--NO FUNDING REQUIRED XXX BACKGROUND: Treasurer's Report of Cash and Investments should be presented to the governing body quarterly. HIGHLIGHTS Investment balance increased 1.9%over previous quarter to$18,318,733. However, the weighted average yield on investments decreased from 2.015%to 1.532%over the previous quarter. In February, staff liquidated all shares the Financial Investors Trust-Treasury Money Market representing$1,551,592.This decision was prompted due to the low yield in Treasuries and notice from the fund manager that the fund was going to close. INFORMATION -- -- -- - - -- -- I- ave attac ed-t e-QuarterlyCash and Investments-Report as of December - 1. I hereby certify that the investments are in compliance with the investment policy adopted by the City Council. --- —.-- 2.-._--The-Cityhas-the-ability-to-meet--its-budg€Wd-expenditures-fer th"ex�six-months. -- --- :_T_: .=-T-he-markedvalues=forfunds-held:�irr-moncymwketfunds-and=banking�instituti-ons do not�-_-�_ -____ change.The amounts listed as market value for these items are the same as the book value. 4. The book value for the LAIF Pool is the withdrawal value provided by the State Treasurer. 5. The market value of the funds held by the State LAIF Pool equates to the City's pro-rats share of the market value of the entire LAIF investment pool. 6. The fiscal agent provided the market values for investments held in their accounts. COUNCIL.AGENDA ITEM NO_3� FISCAL-ITV TACT:- ------- - --- There is no fiscal impact. Staff Recommends that Council: 1) Approve Quarterly Treasurer's Report for March 31, 2009 Enclosures: Treasurer's Report for March 31, 2009 i i City of Grand Terrace CRA of Grand Terrace Cash&Investment Report March 31,2009 FUNDS IN INVESTMENT POOLS Book Par Market Yield Maturity California Asset Management Program 3,764,085 3,764,085 3,764,085 0.890% n/a State Treasurer-LAIF: City Account 52,182 52,182 52,275 1.822% n/a CRA Account 12,752,712 12,752,712 12,752,712 1.822% n/a TOTAL - 16,568,979- 16,568,979"-961569;072"" INDIVIDUAL INVESTMENT INSTRUMENTS Financial Investors Trust 0 0 0 0.000% n/a US Bank Safekeeping : First American Treas Oblig Fnd 1,071,701 1,071,701 1,071,701 0.020% n/a First American Govt MM/Piper Jaffrey 9,265- 9,265 9,265 0.050% n/a 080,966` 1,080,966 _ --- -= - - - TOTAL=-- - - �--.__ .::_ -�- -.=- ----- � 1,080;966- 1, - - - Account Insured Other Total FUNDS WITH BANK INSTITUTIONS Name Deposits Deposits Deposits Yield Maturity Bank of America General 150,000 232,355 382,355 0.000% n/a Bank of America Savings 100,044 0 100,044 0.500% n/a Bank of America Payroll 0 7,113 7,113 0.000% n/a Citibank CD 101,949 0 101,949 2.790% 8/6/08 Bancomer(formerly Valley Bank) CD 94,000 0 94,000 3.200% 6/8/08 TOTAL 445,993 239,468 685,461 Duration GRAND TOTAL Book Market Ave Days Ave Rate INVESTMENTS 17,845,894.09 17,845,987 2.09 1.532% CASH 489,511.85 489,512 GRAND TOTAL 18,335,405.94 18,335,499 Financing - - FUNDS WITH FISCAL--AGENT- - -- --- --,issue-- --- Book._.-. --_Par - Market--- Yield--- Maturity- - First American Treasury Obligations 1997 COPS 374,078 374,078 374,078 0.020% n/a First American Treasury Obligations 2004 TAB 1,300,460 1,300,460 1,300,460 0.020% n/a T_m _ T=TOTAL FISCAL AGENT- L l � RECEIVED Historical-&-CulturaLActivities Committee-_---- -=-- ;,- - - - ---- --- Minutes for April 6, 2009i ', .rtY 0 5 2009 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMEW The meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m. by Chairman Pauline Grant. Those present were Pauline Grant, Masako Gifford, Gloria Ybarra, Ann Petta, City Clerk Brenda Mesa, Frances Carter and Shelly Rosenkild. - Secretary's Report: The minutes for March 2,2009 were read.. Regarding the artist's questionaire card mentioned in the minutes, Shelly added that the artists may bring the cards.if they wish to do so. After clarification, Shelly moved that the minutes be accepted, Frances second- ed. Motion carried. Treasurer's Report: Report deferred to a later date. The Petty Cash bal- ance stands at approximately $53.00. Historical Report: For historical purposes, Frances contributed the program of the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the new Ray Abril High School-in Grand Terrace, dated April 4, 2009. Old Business: The 25th Annual Art Show, Sunday, May 3, 2009 Ann reported that we currently have 18 applications and the goal is for approx- imately 35 applications. Some art exhibits include carved walking-sticks, bonsai trees, paintings, pho- tography and glass tile art. Ann added that between 75-90 pieces are need- ed for the Show. The Friends of the Library will be holding a book sale in the lobby. Art.books, art craft and related items will be amoung the items for sale. Shelly will write an article on the Show for advertisement in the local news- papers and tend to the posters,billboards,background music and balloons.. Frances and Shelly will take care of bringing the paper products,table skirt, tablecloths, guest-book,etc. -Ann will-contact volunteers for help with-the-Show; tend-to the room layout-of- the tables, exhibits, chairs, etc. and hand'to Brenda for completion. ---_ -Frances-and-Gloria will-distribute-the-posters-two-weeks-prior--to-the-Show.- Gloria will complete the Art Show invitations for the City Mayor and Council- members, City Manager, Acting City Manager and the Planning Commission. Brenda will deliver the invitations through proper channels. Committee members will provide food items which include: COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO.rd� C'L - - --cucumber sandwiches-(Frances}- - - - - - - - cream puffs (Masako) - chocolate-covered strawberries (Shelly) - cookies (Gloria) Frances will bring the punch, water, ice, ice chest and ladles. The committee will arrive at 1:00 p.m. and stay until approximately 3:00 p. on Saturday, May 2 for the hanging of the art exhibits, etc., and return the same day at 7:00 p.m. to finish-up loose ends. The day of the Show, mem bers arrival time will be 12:00 p.m. The Art Show will run from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. The next committee meeting is scheduled for May 4, 2009. Respectfully Submitted, Gloria Ybarra Secretary CITY OF GRAND TERRACE RECEIVED EMERGENCY OPERATIONS COMMITTEE "Ay 0 J--20.09- - - - - egulaf Meeting- MINUTES. '�'ITY OF GRAND TERRACE April 7, 2009 CITY C-t.ERK'S DEPARTMENT The Grand Terrace Emergency Operations Committee met at the regular time at the Emergency Operations Center at 22795 Barton Road, Building•3. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Vic Pfennighausen at 6:00 p.m. Agendas were distributed. MEMBERS PRESENT-Vic Pfennighausen, Randy Halseth, Debra Hurst, Jim Vert, Lew Neeb, JoAnn Johnson, Glenn Nichols, Susan Taylor and Hanni Bennett. MEMBERS ABSENT-Oscar Santana. CITY STAFF- Matt Wirz GUESTS PRESENT/INTRODUCTIONS-Jeff Allen from CERT and Rich Haubert from Riverside Water Company. CORRESPONDANCE/COMMUNICATIONS-None. APPROVAL. OF AGENDA with motion by Lew Neeb and second by Debra Hurst. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 3, 2009 with motion by Glenn Nichols and second by Susan Taylor. LIAISON REPORT by Matt Wirz. a. Matt reported that the 1640 Frequency is the one that is best and that we have applied for that frequency for the Travelers Radio. b. There would be about another$600 cost to study other frequencies and this one actually seems to be the best. Papers are being filled out for 1640. c. There has been some discussion on trying to get license first, but will get frequency and license at the same time. d. April 22"d from 9 until noon is the date for the Emergency Disaster Situation which will be run by CERT and assisted by EOC. e. The signs coming up the hill on Barton Road have generated some comments, but will remain probably for 6 months. The city is also looking at another possible sign campaign suggested by a resident but no decision has been_made.._-__ -____ --- - - ------ -- . Walk up Blue Mountain was a huge success with probably 500 or so participants. g. The MURS Radios worked very well except from the very top to the bottom. Perhaps next year there might be a relay. Thanks to EOC and-to CERTr—_.�_ E�G`IPi`1iEN"' AND FACILITIES REPOR'17 by Vic Pfennighausen a. Monday was work day at EOC. Vic and JoAnn worked on information sheets for all who will be participating in the Activation/Exercise on Apnl 22nd. b. Have been running the CERT MURS radio net on Monday evenings at 7:30 and is picking up a few members. Randy may begin calling that net soon. c. Still working on the Satellite Phone Directory, but it has been put on hold until after the activation exercise on April 22nd. COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO.1--0?CA, d. The antenna and MURS radio have been installed at City Hall and they have been included in the Monday morning MURS Net at 10 o'clock which includes the Senior Center, Child Care, EOC, City Hall and Fire Station #23. -e:--An antenna-, battery and solar-charger-will be orderect and installed-in the CE T-trailer. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Working on Exercise/Activation for April. City Staff will set up tables and Offices-in- a-Box at 8:30. Incident will begin at 9:00 o'clock. b. It is imperative that times be logged in either in log book or on white board and that feed back be given. c. MURS Ch 1 and 2 will be used between Incident Command and the Field. Ch 3, 4, 5 will be reserved for contact between Field members-only. - d. Some of the participants were given lists of phone numbers and other contacis to be used. NEW BUSINESS a. Randy reported that CERT had just finished a 7 week course and that Jeff Allen and Debra Hurst had worked hard to get instructors. b. A class of 10 or 12 will be graduated and welcomed by City Council next Tuesday. c. T-shirts have been ordered and hopefully will be available to wear at the ceremony. d. The next Scenario/Training for CERT is scheduled for April 11`h at 3 pm-. e.. Jeff will join Vic at the Exercise on April 22"d to learn more about the role o Emergency Operations Chair and will continue to consider the position. f. It was suggested that the First Aid supplies that are in the CERT trailer perhaps should be stored in the EOC during•the summer. It was also suggested that perhaps the City can look again at making the garage which is attached to the EOC available to CERT for storage/office/meeting space. g. Randy has volunteered to see that all the work of finishing the inside is done. Perhaps AC can be attached to EOC or perhaps a portable unit can be used. h. Vic reminded all of us that the 09-10 budget year is coming up and that we should be thinking about it. No purchases can be made on Purchase Orders after about May l s` i. June 13`h will be the Safety Fair which is taking'the place of Grand Terrace Days this year. Nina Mendoza, SSS with Sheriff's Department will be in charge and it will be held in the vacant lot in front of the Fire Station from 9 until-noon. j. Vic would like to see the CERT trailer a.part of this event. TRAINING/SPEAKERS ADJnURNMENT a 6:51 p.m. _ foAnn John n, Secretary I EXT MEETING W ILL_BE-TU E,5 C►T Y -w STAFF REPORT RAND TERM C - CITY-ATTORNEY'S OFFICE_ CRA ITEM () COUNCIL ITEM (X) MEETING DATE: May 12, 2009 SUBJECT: Resolution Approving the Reissuance of Bonds By The California Statewide Communities Development Authority for Blue Mountain Senior Villas FUNDING REQUIRED Q NO FUNDING REQUIRED (X) Background The City has received a request from the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (the "Authority") to conduct a public hearing as required by the Internal Revenue Code [the Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA)] in order to reissue tax-exempt revenue bonds (the "Bonds") in an aggregate amount not to exceed $10.5 million on behalf of Corporation for Better Ho_using_�the "Developer'�,:The City previously conducted and approved a public hearing on October 27, 2005. Bonds were issued on March 29, 2006, but due to delays in the Project construction a reissuance of the Bonds is required. As such a new public hearing is required. The Developer will use the proceeds of the Bonds for the acquisition and construction of a 120- unit senior housing project known as the Blue Mountain Senior Villas located at 22627 Grand Terrace Rd in the City of Grand Terrace(the"Project"). Discussion/Analysis The Bonds would be tax-exempt private activity bonds for the purposes of the Internal Revenue Code and, as such, require the approval of the elected body of the governmental entity having jurisdiction over the area where the project to be financed is located. The City will not be under any obligation to repay the Bond indebtedness. In order for the Authority to reissue such Bonds, the City must (1) conduct a public hearing _—_ --allowing_mem$ shoepublic t_o_comm_e t .. Ro � 2appoveof the Authority's issuance of Bonds on behalf of the proposed financing. Although the Authority (not the City) will be the issuer of the tax-exempt revenue bonds for the Project, the financing cannot proceed without the City avnroving of the Authority's issuance of indebtedness. The Authority is a California joint exercise-of powers authority, organized-and existing under the laws of the State of California (specifically, California Government Code Section 6500 and following), and is sponsored by the League of California Cities and the California State Association of Counties. Under the California Government Code, cities and counties are authorized to form by agreement a governmental entity that combines the powers of such entities to perform certain governmental functions specifically outlined in the Agreement. With respect COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. ���� 1 LU L11G tIWLIIUI1L.', UVUI •t7U 1.U111U1111U L.1LIUb, L:UU11LICb U.11U JJ1CLIW UIbLIALJ IIUVU UIILG1CU I11LU d11U executed the Agreement to become a member of the Authority. The Authority is authorized to assist in the financing of senior housing projects. Fiscal Impact There is no direct or indirect financial impact to the City of Grand Terrace as a result of this proposed financing. The Authority will reissue tax-exempt revenue bonds on behalf of the Project. The tax-exempt revenue bonds are payable solely out of the revenues derii ed by the Developer from the applicable Project. No financial obligations are placed on the City for project financing costs or debt repayment. ,h Recommendation Adopt the Resolution Approving the Reissuance of Bonds By-The California Statewide Communities Development Authority for Blue Mountain Senior Villas RESOLUTION NO.-. -- -_ -- - - _-- _ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS FOR THE BLUE MOUNTAIN SENIOR VILLAS - ' WHEREAS, the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (the "Authority") is authorized pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code Section 6500 et seq. and the terms of an Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement, dated as of June 1,_1988__(the--"Agreement"), among.certain.local agencies.-throughout.the-State._of.California, including the City of Grand Terrace (the"City"),to issue revenue bonds in accordance with Chapter 7 of Part 5 of Division 31 of the California Health and Safety Code for the purpose of financing multifamily rental housing projects;and WHEREAS, 22645 Grand Terrace Rd., L.P., a California limited partnership or related entities, has 'requested that-the Authority adopt a plan of financing providing for the issuance of multifamily housing-revenue-bonds-in-one-or-more series--issued-from-time-to time;-including- bonds issued to refund such revenue bonds in one or more series from time to time, and at no time to exceed $10,500,000 in outstanding aggregate principal amount, to refinance the acquisition, construction and development of a 120-unit multifamily rental housing project located at 22627 { Grand Terrace Road, Grand Terrace, California, California and generally known as Blue Mountain Senior Villas (the"Project"); and WHEREAS, the Bonds or a portion thereof will be "private activity bonds" for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the"Code"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Code, prior to their issuance, private activity bonds are required to be approved by the "applicable elected representative" of the ,governmental units on whose behalf such bonds are expected to be issued and by a governmental unit having jurisdiction over the entire area in which any facility financed by such bonds is to be located, after a public hearing held following reasonable public notice;and WHEREAS, the members of this City Council (this "City Council") are the --- - applicable-elected-representatives-of the-City,and--------------------_---- — -------- - --- - - WHEREAS, there has been published, at least 14 days prior to the date hereof, in a ---- newspaper-of-general-circulation-within-the-C-ity a-notice-that-a-pubiic-hearing-regarding-theBonds- - .-_:_:.�—.�. WHEREAS, such public hearing was conducted on such date, at which time an opportunity was provided to interested parties to present arguments both for and against the issuance of the Bonds-, and OHS West260637508.3 -V)939-199 3 WHEREAS, it is intended that this resolution shall constitute the approval of the issuance of the Bonds required by Section 147(t) of the Code and Section 9 of the Agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct. Section 2. The City Council hereby approves the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority. It is the purpose and intent of the City Council that this resolution constitute approval of the Bonds for the purposes of(a) Section 147(f)of the Code and(b) Section 9 of the Agreement. - --- ---- Section 3. ---- The-officers-of the-City-are hereby-authorized-and--directed-jointly and severally, to do any and all things and to execute and deliver any and all documents that they deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out, give effect to and comply with the terms and intent of this resolution and the financing approved hereby. Section 4. The City Clerk shall forward a certified copy of this Resolution and a copy of the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice to: Justin Cooper, Esq. Orrick,Herrington& Sutcliffe LLP 405 Howard Street San Francisco, California 94105 Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. (NHS West200037508.3 4 0929-l 99 7 ADOPTED-by the-City Council.of the.City of Grand-Terrace-at.a regular meeting of said Council held on the 12th day of May,2009, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Mayor ATTEST: OHS West:260637508.3 -U)929-199 5 SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SUN This pace(or filing stamp only 4030 N GEORGIA BLVD,SAN BERNARDINO,CA 92407 Telephone(909)889-9666 /Fax(909)885-1253 TRACEY MARTINEZ CITY OF GRAND TERRACE/CITY CLERK SBS#:1576642 22795 BARTON ROAD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING GRAND TERRACE, CA- 92313 REGARDING ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS FOR Blue Mountain Senior Villas NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, at 6.00,p.m., or as soon,thereafter as the - matter can-beheard;on Tuesday,May - - -" PROOF OF PUBLICATION Grand9,at TerraeceitCiv c"Center,m22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California,the City Council of the City (2015.5 C.C.P.) of Grand Terrace (the "City") will conduct a public hearing as required State of California by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,at which it will County of SAN BERNARDINO )ss hear and consider information concerning a proposed plan of financing providing for the issuance by Notice Type: HRGSB-NOTICE OF HEARING-SB the California Statewide Communities Development Authority of multifamily housing-Yevei,ue-bah�15 in ofre tir-riior`e �-"---Y series issued from time to time, Ad Description:MULTI FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS-BLUE including bonds issued to refund such MOUNTAIN SENIOR VILLAS revenue bonds in one or more series from time to time, and at no time to exceed $10,500,000 in outstanding aggregate principal amount, to refinance the acquisition, construction and development of a 120-unit - I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of California;I am multifamily rental housing proiect over the age of eighteen years,and not a party to or interested in the above located at 22627 Grand Terrace Road, Grand Terrace, California and entitled matter.I am the principal clerk of the printer and publisher of the SAN generally known as Blue Mountain BERNARDINO COUNTY SUN,a newspaper published in the English language Senior Villas (the "Project'). The in the city of SAN BERNARDINO,county of SAN BERNARDINO,and adjudged Proiect will be owned and operated by 22645 Grand Terrace Rd., L.P., a a newspaper of general circulation as defined by the laws of the State of California limited partnership, or California by.the Superior Court of the County of SAN BERNARDINO,State of related entities. California,under date 06/20/1952,Case No.73084. That the notice,of which Those wishing to comment on the the annexed is a printed co has been published in each regular and entire proposed financing and the nature and P copy, P 9 location of the Protect may either issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following appear in person at the public hearing dates,to-wit: or submit written comments, which must be received by the City prior to the hearing.Written comments should be sent to the City of Grand Terrace, 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, 04/27/2009 California 92313,Attention: City Clerk. CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF GRANDTERRACE 4/27/09 SBS-1576642# Executed on:04/29/2009 At Los Angeles,California I cemdy—(or declare)-under-penalty_of-pegury_that-the_forzgoing_is-true and— correct. V� Signature 111 IIII 1E1 111II 1111I 111I1 11111111111 1I1 111111111111111II.IIII * A 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 5 4 0 STAFF REPORT CRA ITEM ( ) COUNCIL ITEM ( X) MEETING DATE: May 12, 2009 ( } FUNDING,REQUIRED: ( ) NO FUNDING REQUIRED (X ) SUBJECT: SCAG GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR UPDATING THE BARTON ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN FROM: Community Development Department RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution in support of the grant proposal Background: The Southern California Association of Governments is accepting Demonstration Project Proposals through their Compass Blueprint Program, which are due by May 15, 2009. They are seeking to support community planning efforts that feature creative and forward-thinking development solutions of both local and regional benefit. For selected demonstration projects, SCAG will cover the consultant costs up to $150,000 to coordinate all project aspects and deliver the requested end product. Their selection criteria include the following: • The project's integration of land use and transportation planning and efficiency of infrastructure use; • A mix of housing density types; • Cooperation with other local governments and transportation commissions; • Coordination with project stakeholders through an existing of planned advisory group; • Development planned within or adjacent to existing developed or underutilized ------- -- - - - areas wit conseniation-of open space; • The project's inclusion of emerging fields of sustainability. Staff has=prepared a_draft_proposaLto SCAG,,-which is-attached for y � a#f recommends using these resources 11.0 update arid expand the scope of the BRSP to focus more on actual implementation, sustainability, and market feasibility of recommended uses to create a more accomplishment-focused document. In addition, the updated BRSP would identify actions to provide alternative transportation, improve regional traffic congestion, and reduce emissions, in cooperation with other regional agencies. 1 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. The proposal provides a long list of issues staff recommends addressing during the project,_such as:^ • How to merge community preferences to maintain a quiet, small town- environment with the vision to capitalize on the value of the corridor as a regional thoroughfare. • How to assure that new development is sustainable through attraction of stable businesses that have a high chance to succeed given the demographics and environment of the City and region. • Does the current BRSP height restriction of 28 feet for habitable space a low for r financially feasible development, and, if not,-what are the consequences Hof not permitting greater,massing,? • Address how creating new jobs within the City will reduce freeway traffic congestion and emissions. • How to incorporate alternative means of transportation and best take advantage of,the proposed Barton Road/1-215 interchange improvements. (The existing conditions cannot support substantial new_development.) • Establish bus stop locations based on recommended development scenarios. The stops should encourage use by both employees and customers. • How to maintain acceptable LOS for vehicular traffic while making the corridor pedestrian friendly. • Achieving high environmental standards in green building, drainage and stormwater management, minimization of noise and emissions, etc. • Incorporating cooperative strategies with regional stakeholders in transportation and infrastructure planning, economic development, and environmental responsibility. The proposal includes numerous meetings to obtain public input, specifically, two community meetings, three Planning Commission meetings, and two City Coun' it meetings. The total funding for services requested is $125,000 to also include arket feasibility analyses and consideration of regional impacts. After the application deadline, SCAG will review the proposals within 60 days, and then — - - forward-the selected-projects-to-consultants"requesting-a-proposal-from there toy---- - -- complete the project. Based on this timeline, staff.expects that if selected for participation, we would begin by early September, and take approximately eight months -- to complete The Planning Commission has reviewed the proposal and recommended that the City Council support its'submission. The RED Team has participated in a meeting with SCAG,staff to discuss the proposed project, and their input has been included in the proposal document. 2 2 The application requires a resolution from the City Council supporting our participation. Staff has also contacted County Supervisor Derry's office to obtain a letter of support, - ----- which.is attached.-- Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Council adopt the attached resolution in support of the Demonstration Project Proposal. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with submitting the grant proposal to SCAG. If the City's project is approved, SCAG would provide funding to update the Barton Road Specific Plan, for which staff is requesting $125,000. Attachments: 1. Resolution 2. Proposal 3 3 Attachment No. 1 Resolution e RESOLUTION_NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, TO SUPPORT PARTICIPATION IN THE COMPASS BLUEPRINT PROGRAM IN COOPERATION WITH THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS WHEREAS, the Southern California Association of Governments ("SCAG") supports that a blueprint for regional growth is needed to provide for sustainable livability, mobility, prosperity for the future; and WHEREAS, SCAG is partnering with cities and counties in Southern California to realize this growth vision through the Compass Blueprint Demonstration Project Program; and WHEREAS, cities selected for Demonstration Project assistance will benefit, free of charge, from dedicated consultant services, technical assistance, and/or staff time to promote examples of creative, forward-thinking and sustainable development solutions that fit local needs and support shared regional values; and WHEREAS, the City of Grand Terrace supports the objectives of the Compass Blueprint Program and has prepared an application for consideration of the revised Barton Road Specific --. Plan; and WHEREAS, the City requests assistance with completion of specific analyses, public outreach, and preparation of a revised Barton Road Specific Plan and comprehensive seven-year implementation plan designed to meet the goals of the Compass Blueprint Program. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace hereby: Section 1. The City Council hereby supports the goals and objectives of the Compass Blueprint Demonstration Project Program in cooperation with the Southern California Association of Governments. Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the submittal of an application for participation in the Compass Blueprint Demonstration-Project.- Section - - - -- - - p. p' p. . p • 3. The City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to conduct all —negotiations;-and-execute-and--submi all-decuments-which-stray-be-neeessary--€or-the--complet' un Section 4. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. 5 PASSED Algid) Ad:Od''1_ED by the City_ Council of the City_ of Grand Terrace, California at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of May, 2009 by the following vote: ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace Mayor of the City of Grand Terrace and the City Council thereof and the City Council thereof Resolution No. 2009- I, Brenda Mesa, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace held on the 121h day of May, 2009, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Brenda Mesa City Clerk Approved as to form: John R. Harper, City Attorney - - - - - - -- - - - -- - i _1 Attachment No. 2 Demonstration Project Proposal CITY OF GRAND TERRACE BUSINESS CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE Demonstration Project Proposal Overview The City of Grand Terrace is San Bernardino strategically located between major north-south and east-west transpor- tation routes. It is a community- Fontana ' TOPa� Springs focused City of higher end neighborhoods, with 28% of the To Los Angeles � 6 Loma Linda Redlands households employed in the health �o�n '�'� Graud Terrace and education sector. Over the past few years, the City and its 80 Redevelopment Agency have focused recent efforts on attracting Riverside new retail and offices to provide �c� m better services and expand ac employment opportunities within the °` Moreno Valley ° City. The Agency continues to acquire parcels to create larger developable sites. A significant proportion of the region's jobs are provided by medical centers in the neighboring city of Loma Linda, which shares the Barton Road thoroughfare. As the medical schools and services expand, Grand Terrace is positioned to absorb out-patient services and related businesses. The main commercial corridors do not currently provide a full range of services for residents or those using Barton Road as an alternative to busy freeways. Through this project, the City will focus on easing traffic congestion and reducing emissions within the region by reducing vehicle trips. This will be more important as San Bernardino and Riverside Counties start construction on the 1-215 Gap Closure Project and other freeway improvements. The Barton Road Specific Plan was first approved in 1988 and its most recent update was in 2003. City staff has considered various alternatives to more comprehensively rewrite the Specific Plan to include an Implementation Plan that also considers market feasibility of recommended uses and regional impacts. 1 Barton Road has become a regional bypass for commuters exasperated by freeway congestion, and the City desires to encourage commuters to use our services. An additional primary goal is to offer jobs and services within the city limits to reduce residents travel to neighboring communities and other regions. The focus would be on infill development. The aerial map below exhibits the current pattern of development and available land area. Two new retail services projects indicated on the map will start construction this summer (2009). :�'"� ltti_ '� {z. /'' '�",�� s,,Yf"- C. r 'fl rtrt P` .:c,. 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' Y Project Scope The City is now completing its update of the General Plan and intends to revisit the Barton Road Specific Plan (BRSP) to update the design standards and architectural guidelines as well as study the feasibility of certain established criteria within the BRSP Area. The BRSP encompasses an approximately 1.3 mile corridor along Barton Road, from the 1-215 Freeway, east. The corridor still maintains residential structures, which have gradually been replaced by commercial structures. Through the project, the City would address the following: • Achieve high environmental standards in green building, drainage and stormwater management, minimization of noise and emissions, etc. • Incorporate cooperative strategies with regional stakeholders in transportation and infrastructure planning, economic development, and environmental responsibility. • How to discourage development in a disjointed manner and to assure a more comprehensive, consistent development pattern. • How to merge community preferences to maintain a quiet, small town environment with the vision to capitalize on the value of the corridor as a regional thoroughfare. Encourage a common vision and collaboration. 2 • How to assure that new development is sustainable through attraction of stable businesses that have a high chance to succeed given the demographics and environment. • How to attract development for technical and professional jobs, such as medical offices and research facilities. • Address how creating new jobs within the City will reduce freeway traffic congestion and emissions. • How to diversify the local economy through sustainable planning to survive economic changes. • How to incorporate alternative means of transportation and best take advantage of the proposed, new Barton Road/1-215 interchange improvements. The existing conditions cannot support substantial new development. • Establish bus stop locations based on recommended development scenarios. The stops should encourage use by both employees and customers. • How to maintain acceptable levels of service for vehicular traffic while making the corridor pedestrian friendly. • Does the current BRSP height restriction of 28 feet for habitable space allow for financially feasible development, and, if not, what are the consequences? • How to create the City that developers and business owners seek out. • Merge implementation strategies with those of the City's Redevelopment Implementation Plan. � a 3 Proposed Assistance It is critical to create a planning document for this business corridor that addresses the items above, and thoroughly evaluates the region's and City's assets and development impediments that can either be overcome or must be accepted to move forward in the short- and mid-term. The end product should include a comprehensive seven-year implementation program. Also included, should be aerial and form-based visual representations to understand building intensities and for more effective public -- , communication. The document should be environmentally sensitive, include open space, and reinforce a sense of community. The final product would be a new BRSP for adoption. The consultant should include at least five City Council and community meetings, and two Planning Commission meetings. Through this joint effort with SCAG, the City can offer the development community and residents a Plan that can be implemented timely and successfully because new factors for analysis have been added. Time is of the essence. The current BRSP is not action-oriented in achieving the region's and community's vision, but establishes a framework. Staff proposes to retain services through the Compass Blueprint Program this summer and complete the project within eight months (please see attached time line). A total of $125,000 in funding assistance is requested so that environmental impacts and sustainable business attraction can also be analyzed. An Environmental Impact Report is not required for this project. The General Plan Draft EIR will be available to the public by June-July 2009. Due to the geographic size of the City, the update of the BRSP may rely on this document. Meeting Program Goals The City is looking beyond a standard Specific Plan, for a document that is accomplishment-focused, attainable and measureable. The City Council and staff is and will be very forward-thinking in the preparation of this critical document, focusing on sustainable development that considers all possible impediments and directs growth appropriate for the community. The Plan would call out businesses attraction strategies that create local jobs and services to enhance prosperity. In addition, its implementation would improve regional traffic congestion and emissions and consider alternative transportation, while maintaining our livable community that residents embrace. Community input would be encouraged, providing at least seven opportunities for public comments before the document is finalized. Regional stakeholder input will also be sought to outline City contributions to regional efforts and to ensure compatibility with other local and regional programs. 4 I �.,1 i- _ ., tp� , . • .°. .,. �.+.5;' ,' �.."'fie" « �-%��3 ... �. ,�; _r4_4 +�:, },y,.^ o �.i r..f,v L ++'!' •'•� :i,s:.t'' [ '�.fi, '.`,"'� _ 4,�,-' L�`F,."`'_- },.:,,;' �; ��r. .#'��IY #• F%: - '�s�•`�.A` ;Q.r�f:0. P`^'Y � - � l" .d,�z,�. .��,� 3'j�� ��:�s 3' pry..:✓L'. '}s= - -,J.�., .....,R b:;a. q,r� � sy;"�%i. �- �^&$ �1. �: .«ity�'.i*.,���.k .;ti;,-^. TV.�- � �..�^i`�,�-. x�f �*"�,`_+' 1.r. _dt_�•'."�;,,X.w= '^:d."'u ."",:��'u t x�;?, � AMR;•."' w:;a,.. "� air Ito Above: Project Area looking east(note: drive thru restaurant on the left of photo) Below: Project Area looking south (front view of drive thru restaurant) IN Enclosures: Project Timeline City Council Resolution Letter of support from the County Board of Supervisors Contact person: Joyce Powers Community and Economic Development Director 909-430-2225 jpowers@cityofgrandterrace.org 5 PROPOSED TIMELINE- GRAND TERRACE PROJECT.- UPDATE OF THE BARTON ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN September 2009: Project startup • Consultant review project parameters with city staff • Contracts are executed • Consultant review of existing city and regional documents and efforts October 2009: Stakeholder outreach • Planning Commission meeting • Possible additional community meeting (based on outreach for PC meeting) • Consultant identifies elements of the updated BRSP, obtains staff approval, and initiates analyses and document preparation December 2009: Draft BRSP • Consultant provides staff draft of the Introduction, Land Use Sections, and Infrastructure Sections (not necessarily structured in this manner) • Staff provides back comments January 2010: Public Outreach Planning Commission meeting and appropriate community meeting • Update to the City Council February 2010: Action Plan • Complete feasibility analyses and staff draft Action Plan • Staff provides back comments March-April 2010: Final Document • Public meeting(s) to review an modifications to earlier sections and review the Action Plan • Prepare final BRSP document for adoption May 2010: Delivery of Final Document • Final Planning Commission review • City Council approval 6 Nuarb of#uVeruisnrs NEELDERRY Lounty of-45-ttn Ventaraino SUPERVISOR,THIRD DISTRICT • .Jl\'?i t � ii.`i RER\iRUI\U w April 30, 2009 .�� MAY 0 4 2009 DD Mr. Peter Brandenburg Southern California Association of Governments 818 West Seventh Street, 12th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017-3435 Dear Mr. Brandenburg: I am writing to encourage theL Southern California Association of Governments to strongly consider approving Grand-Terrace's application to the Compass Blueprint Demonstration Project regarding the "Barton Road Specific Plan." ue to our'conge§ted freeways and-population growth; Barton Road-has become a regional thoroughfare and is utilized by many commuters to avoid freeway traffic. The city intends to include a comprehensive action plan as part of a new planning document that is very forward thinking and will study both local and regional issues. Its implementation will turn this corridor into an invaluable asset providing local jobs and economic development with its readily available and accessible land. My office would be pleased to cooperate with SCAG and the City of Grand Terrace to ensure that the project is consistent with other county efforts and provides for sustainable development. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, NEIL DERRY - - SUPERVISOR, THIRD DISTRICT San Bernardino County Government Center • 385 North Arrowhead Avenue, Fifth Floor • San Bernardino, CA 92415-0110 (909) 387-4855 Yucca Valley Office • 57407 Twentynine Palms Highway • Yucca Valley, CA 92284 • (760) 228-5400 Big Bear Lake Office 9 477 Summit Boulevard • Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 • .(909) 866-0140 Or STAFF REPORT _ - _ _71 GRAND TERR CM CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE CRA ITEM 0 COUNCIL,ITEM (X) MEETING DATE: May 12, 2009 SUBJECT: Potential Refunding of City of Grand Terrace 1997 Certificates of Participation FUNDING REQUIRED () NO FUNDING REQUIRED (X) On September 8, 1997, the City of Grand Terrace issued its $3,730,000.00 City of Grand Terrace Refunding Certificates of Participation, Issue of 1997. Of that amount, the City's remaining obligation is-approximately $2,000,000.00, payable over the remaining 12 year term of the Certificates. On September 1, 2009, the Certificates may be prepaid (refunded) without penalty. The City has received,a proposal from W. J. Fawell Company, Municipal Finance Corporation to prepay the Certificates through a ""bank qualified" private placement. The interest required to be paid by the City for the remaining 12 years of the Certificates term is 5.45%. Due to the nature of the private placement, Municipal Finance Corporation projects that these Certificates could be prepaid (refunded) at a rate of 4.70%, resulting in a savings to the General Fund of$20,321.00 per year. A'"bank qualified" private placement is a similar and less expensive means of prepaying the Certificates as compared with the traditional refunding. For example, a reserve fund is not required and the existing reserve fund may be used to reduce the outstanding principal. There are_no direct costs_to_the.City_and.a.ILcosts_of_issuance-would_be_paid when-the_ Certificate issue closes. Prior to all the parties expending a substantial amount of time preparing documents for future consideration and approval by the City Council, City Mi nd �luniclpat--Rnarice_Cor-poratk n-ar-e-askingfor-direction to-na©ve-for�►ard. It is anticipated that documents would be prepared for consideration by the City Council at its meeting of July 14, 2009 and that the issue would close on September 1, 2009. At the July 14, 2009 meeting, Municipal Finance Corporation will commit to a firm interest rate. If interest rates have risen to the point that the refunding makes no economic sense to the City, the City is under no obligation to proceed further and may abandon the refunding without obligation of any kind. COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. L/ STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council give staff direction with regards to the City Council's desire to proceed with the refunding. Fiscal Impact: None