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03/27/2018 , ry CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES a MARCH 27, 2018 Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM Grand Terrace Civic Center • 22795 Barton Road CALL TO ORDER Convene City Council INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Father Andrew Lesko of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Bill Hussey Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Darcy McNaboe Mayor _ _ _ Present _Sy_lvia Robles Mayor Pro Tem Present Doug Wilson �Council Member Absent --. - -- Bill Hussey Council Member _Present Kenneth J. Henderson Council Member _ f Present G. Harold Duffey City Manager w Present Richard Adams City Attorney Present Sandra Molina Planning & Development Services Present ' Director Cynthia A. Fortune Assistant City_Manager Present _Debra Thomas City Clerk _ Present _ Alan French Public Works Director Present A. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Community Emergency Response Team - Successful Completion of FEMA Basic Training Course Sandra Molina, Planning and Development Services Director recapped a previous decision by City Council to re-establish CERT. Director Molina introduced the trainers and those trainees in attendance who participated in and completed their first class of training as follows: Michael Ramirez- CERT Trainer John Ferdon - CERT Trainer Paul Tickner- EOC Committee Member City of Grand Terrace Page 1 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council March 27, 2018 Hanni Bennett- EOC Committee Member Haide Aguirre - Assistant Planner Jessica Lambarena - Volunteer William Fenn - Volunteer Carol Fenn - Volunteer Fantine Imbir- Volunteer Steve Muir- Volunteer Kevin Oberlies - Volunteer Ralph Villasenor- Volunteer Frederick Chavez- Volunteer Abigail Duncan - Volunteer Omnitrans Bus Shelters - Anna Jaiswal, Development Planning Manager Anna Jalswal, Development Planning Manager for Omnitrans gave a PowerPoint presentation to the City Council on the agency's Bus Stop Maintenance and Passenger Amenity Program. B. CONSENT CALENDAR RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Sylvia Robles, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Bill Hussey, Council Member AYES: Darcy McNaboe, Sylvia Robles, Bill Hussey, Kenneth J. Henderson ABSENT: Doug Wilson 1. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda DEPARTMENT: CITY CLERK 2. Approval of Minutes— Special Meeting Workshop— 02/24/2018 DEPARTMENT: CITY CLERK 3. Approval of Minutes— Regular Meeting — 02/27/2018 DEPARTMENT: CITY CLERK 4. Approval of Minutes— Regular Meeting — 03/13/2018 DEPARTMENT: CITY CLERK 5. Revise Appendix a to Municipal Code Chapter 12.28 (Street and Parkway Trees) Relating to List of Approved Trees READ BY TITLE ONLY, WAIVE FURTHER READING AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, REVISING APPENDIX A TO CHAPTER 12.28 City of Grand Terrace Page 2 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council March 27, 201 S (STREET AND PARKWAY TREES) OF TITLE 12 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES) 6. Zoning Code Amendment 17-03 and Zone Change 17-01 WAIVE FURTHER READING AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE CERTIFIED FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PREPARED FOR THE GENERAL PLAN AND ADOPTING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 17-03, REVISING TITLE 18 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 18.56 TO ESTABLISH THE AGRICULTURAL-2 (AG-2) OVERLAY DISTRICT, AND ZONE CHANGE 17-01, REVISING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO APPLY THE AG-2 OVERLAY TO CERTAIN PROPERTIES 7. Monthly Financial Report for January-2018 RECEIVE AND FILE THE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JANUARY 31, 2018. C. PUBLIC COMMENT Bobbie Forbes, Grand Terrace is disappointed that former employee Barrie Owens no longer works for the City, however wishes her the best. She expressed her disappointment with the community for not supporting her petition to add the presence of an additional public safety officer to the City. D. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Council Member Kenneth J. Henderson Council Member Kenneth J. Henderson requested that a team building workshop for the City Council be scheduled soon. He also requested that the 2011 Tax Allocation Bonds issue be brought back to City Council as soon as possible to identify potential use of those bond proceeds to supplement the City's Vision 2030 program. Council Member Henderson attended the City's Little League opening ceremonies and, along with Mayor Pro Tem Sylvia Robles, attended a seminar at Claremont College called Inland Empire Vision 2018. Agenda items were presented as follows: Inland Empire Forecast Inland Empire Consumer Sentiment Index • Local Economic Development Policy Discussion on Minimum Wage Collaborative Strategic Exercise City of Grand Terrace Page 3 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council March 27, 2018 Council Member Henderson is going to complete a review of the materials received at the seminar and will present the information to City Council. Council Member Bill Hussey Council Member Bill Hussey thanked Bobbie Forbes for the hard work she has put into her petition. He also commented on recent mail theft in the community and provided the residents with ways to be proactive. Council Member Hussey also attended the Grand Terrace Little League opening ceremony. Mayor Pro Tern Sylvia Robles Mayor Pro Tern Sylvia Robles attended the City of Grand Terrace Little League opening ceremony. She also reflected on the recent passing of Grand Terrace resident JoAnn Johnson. Mayor Pro Tern Robles gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Inland Empire Economic Forecast & Analysis 2018 providing information on the following: • Leading Economic Indicator- US • Leading Economic Indicator- Inland Empire Commuting Times for Selective Routes - Inland Empire Unemployment Rates, US, California & Inland Empire - 1990-2018 Mayor Darcy McNaboe On March 14, 2018, Mayor McNaboe attended the SBCTA General Policy Committee Meeting and Metro Valley Study Session and discussed the following: Closed Session - Conference with Labor Negotiator Measure I Audit Report of Local Pass-Through Funds for Fiscal Year 2016/2017 • Transit Operators and Transportation Development Act Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Capital Projects and Reserves Provided Direction Relative to Proposed Tasks and Budgetary Information to be included in the Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Budget Awarded Purchase Order to Nth Generation for a Virtual Network Infrastructure Upgrade Project Release of Request for Proposal for the Procurement of a Call Box Maintenance Contractor for the SBCTA's Call Box Program Received information on the Inland Empire 511 System • Received Information Pertaining to the Freeway Service Patrol Program in San Bernardino County acknowledging the 2017 Driver Awards Received a Status Report on Blais and Associates Grant Writing Contract • Receive and File the March 2018 State and Federal Legislative Update • Construction Contract Change Orders Recommended Authorization for a Request for Proposal for Construction Management Services for State Route 60 Archibald Avenue Interchange Project City of Grand Terrace Page 4 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council March 27, 2018 Recommended Approval of a Contract with Dynamic Engineering Services, Inc. for Construction Management Services for State Route 60 Central Avenue Interchange Project Recommended a Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans for the Right-of-Way Phases of the Interstate 215 Bi-County Landscape Project Recommended the Approval of Funding Allocation to the Valley Sub-Area Jurisdiction in Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Mayor McNaboe attended the San Bernardino Municipal Water District Advisory Commission Meeting on Water Policy March 15, 2018 and discussed the following: Received a Presentation on Enhanced Recharge Project, Phase 1 A Received an Update on the Sites Reservoir WSIP Application Process Received a Groundwater Sustainability Update Received an Update on California WaterFix Received a Monthly Regional Water Management Plan Statement Update E. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE G. NEW BUSINESS 8. City Department Monthly Activity Report (January 2018) G. Harold Duffey, City Manager gave the PowerPoint presentation for this item. City Manager Duffey provided the City Council with information on each City department's monthly data and activity. Mayor Pro Tern Sylvia Robles expressed her concerns regarding loose dogs and the responsibility of property owners, along with the number of barking dogs and investigations. RECEIVE AND FILE. [POWERPOINT PRESENTATION HAS BEEN ATTACHED FOR REFERENCE] I RESULT: CONSENSUS —J City of Grand Terrace Page 5 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council March 27, 2018 9. Omnitrans Bus Shelter Agreement Alan French, Public Works Director gave the PowerPoint presentation for this item. Council Member Bill Hussey asked if advertising in bus stop shelters is regulated. Richard Adams, ll, City Attorney explained that contained in the agreement, there are some limitations to the advertising element. Anna Jaiswal, Development Planning Manager with Omnitrans stated there are some clauses contained in the agreement regarding content and restrictions, however the agency must be careful not to restrict an advertiser's First Amendment Rights. 1. RECOMMENDATION: THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE PROPOSED OMNITRANS BUS SHELTER AGREEMENT IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM AS ATTACHED, AND 2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND ANY AMENDMENTS. [POWERPOINT PRESENTATION HAS BEEN ATTACHED FOR REFERENCE] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Sylvia Robles, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Kenneth J. Henderson, Council Member AYES: Darcy McNaboe, Sylvia Robles, Bill Hussey, Kenneth J_ Henderson ABSENT: Doug Wilson 10.Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance & First Reading of an Ordinance of Dog Park Rules and Regulations Within the City Alan French, Public Works Director gave the PowerPoint presentation for this item. Council Member Kenneth J. Henderson asked which City department would enforce the rules if a complaint was made regarding a violation at the park. Director French stated it would be Code Enforcement's responsibility to address the issue. Mayor McNaboe asked what mechanism is in place for residents to file complaints. Director French stated contact information will be placed on signs throughout the park. 1. READ BY TITLE ONLY, WAIVE FULL READING AND ADOPT, BY FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE, AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM REVIEW PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINE SECTION 15061(B) (3) AND TO AMEND TITLE 6 (ANIMALS) WITH THE ADDITION OF CHAPTER 6.32 (DOG PARK RULES AND City of Grand Terrace Page 6 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council March 27, 2018 REGULATONS) OF THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CONDUCT AT THE DOG PARK; AND 2. READ BY TITLE ONLY, WAIVE FURTHER READING AND INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM REVIEW PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINE SECTION 15061(B) (3) AND TO AMEND TITLE 6 (ANIMALS) WITH THE ADDITION OF CHAPTER 6.32 (DOG PARK RULES AND REGULATONS) OF THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CONDUCT AT THE DOG PARK [POWERPOINT PRESENTATION HAS BEEN ATTACHED FOR REFERENCE] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kenneth J. Henderson, Council Member SECONDER: Bill Hussey, Council Member AYES: Darcy McNaboe, Sylvia Robles, Sill Hussey, Kenneth J. Henderson ABSENT: Doug Wilson 11.Adoption of a Resolution to Apply For, and Accept, If Awarded, Funds from the California Natural Resources Agency's Urban Greening Grant Program Sandra Molina, Planning and Development Services Director gave the PowerPoint presentation for this item. Mayor McNaboe asked if the City would have a way of securing its project in the area of the Santa Ana River Trail with law enforcement. Director Molina explained that the City would enter into an Operational Maintenance Agreement with the City of Colton. In addition, some semblance of lighting and security cameras will be placed throughout the area of the pathway. Jeffrey McConnell, Grand Terrace provided information to the City Council about people walking along the pathway and trespassing onto the property of residents in the area stealing food, utilizing their facilities and homeless bathing and shaving in the horse troughs. The area's property owners would like to be involved in the decision-making regarding this project. City of Grand Terrace page 7 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council March 27, 2018 Bobbie Forbes, Grand Terrace provided information on vehicles trespassing in the area by the homeless camp and carrying on late in the evening with what she believes is gunfire and setting off firecrackers. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR CALIFORNIA CLIMATE INVESTMENTS URBAN GREENING PROGRAM AND ACCEPTING, IF AWARDED, SAID GRANT [POWERPOINT PRESENTATION HAS BEEN ATTACHED FOR REFERENCE] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Sylvia Robles, Mayor Pro Tern SECONDER: Bill Hussey, Council Member AYES: Darcy McNaboe, Sylvia Robles, Bill Hussey, Kenneth J. Henderson ABSENT: Doug Wilson 12.Establishment of Job Classifications and Compensation for the Code Enforcement/Animal Control Classifications Sandra Molina, Planning and Development Services Director gave the PowerPoint presentation for this item. 1. APPROVE THE JOB CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE CODE ENFORCEMENT/ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER AND CODE ENFORCEMENT/ANIMAL CONTROL SPECIALIST POSITIONS; AND 2. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2016-30 AND ESTABLISHING NEW CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY RANGES FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT/ANIMAL CONTROL CLASSIFICATIONS [POWERPOINT PRESENTATION HAS BEEN ATTACHED FOR REFERENCE] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kenneth J. Henderson, Council Member SECONDER: Sylvia Robles, Mayor Pro Tern AYES: Darcy McNaboe, Sylvia Robles, Bill Hussey, Kenneth J. Henderson ABSENT: Doug Wilson 13.An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California, Repealing Chapter 10.24 (Parking of Motor Vehicles for Sale) and Amending Section 10.04.330 (Parking for Sales or Repair) of the Grand Terrace Relating to the Parking of Vehicles for Sale Sandra Molina, Planning and Development Services Director gave the PowerPoint presentation for this item. Discussion was held regarding vehicles parking a minimum distance from an intersection to provide a clear line of sight. City of Grand Terrace Page 8 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council March 27, 2018 Bobbie Forbes, Grand Terrace explained she has received numerous calls regarding automobile brokering and is concerned these businesses are being conducted out of homes. Mayor Pro Tern Sylvia Robles asked if the City can find out who is brokering automobiles in the City. G. Harold Duffey, City Manager stated the City will contact its sales tax consultant to find out how many brokers are in the City. READ BY TITLE ONLY, WAIVE FURTHER READING AND INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM REVIEW PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINE SECTION 15061(B)(3) AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 10.24 (PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR SALE) OF TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) AND TO AMEND SECTION 10.04.330 (PARKING FOR SALES OR REPAIR) OF CHAPTER 10.04 (VEHICLE REGULATIONS GENERALLY) OF THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE PARKING OF VEHICLES FOR SALE [POWERPOINT PRESENTATION HAS BEEN ATTACHED FOR REFERENCE] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Sylvia Robles, Mayor Pro Tern SECONDER: Kenneth J. Henderson, Council Member AYES: Darcy McNaboe, Sylvia Robles, Bill Hussey, Kenneth J. Henderson ABSENT: Doug Wilson 14.Housing Element Annual Progress Report for the 2017 Calendar Year Sandra Molina, Planning and Development Services Director gave the PowerPoint presentation for this item. Council Member Kenneth J. Henderson asked if the City is consulting with the State to ensure it is taking the appropriate steps to ensure compliance with State regulations. Director Molina stated that the City will reach out to the State and have a discussion on the City's performance. Jeffrey McConnell, Grand Terrace wanted to remind all who are not familiar, the City had its RHNA numbers down to 25 and the State increased the numbers to 200. City of Grand Terrace page 9 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council March 27, 2018 Director Molina clarified that the City has a State Certified Housing Element where the City Council approved a Zone Change and General Plan Amendment to re-zone some property on Grand Terrace Road and once that was complete, the State found the City's Element in compliance. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR THE 2017 CALENDAR YEAR [POWERPOINT PRESENTATION HAS BEEN ATTACHED FOR REFERENCE] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Hussey, Council Member SECONDER: Kenneth J. Henderson, Council Member AYES: Darcy McNaboe, Sylvia Robles, Bill Hussey, Kenneth J Henderson ABSENT: Doug Wilson I- — H. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS G. Harold Duffey, City Manager announced the City of Grand Terrace Dog Park Grand Opening scheduled for Saturday, April 14{h at 9:00 a.m. and the Historical & Cultural Committee Art Show is scheduled for May 6, 2018 beginning at 1:00 p.m. I. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Mayor Darcy McNaboe recused herself from Closed Session Item No. 2, CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 due to a conflict of interest. Her husband serves on the Board of Directors with the Riverside Highland Water Company. CLOSED SESSION 1. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Title: City Attorney 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 Case Name: City of Grand Terrace v. Riverside Highland Wafer Company (Mediation) Case Number: CIVDS17192996 City of Grand Terrace Page 10 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council March 27, 2018 RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION Mayor Pro Tem Robles announced Council gave direction to staff regarding Closed Session Item No. 1 - PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Mayor Pro Tem Robles announced Council gave direction to staff regarding Closed Session Item No. 2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: City of Grand Terrace v. Riverside Highland Water Company (Mediation). J. ADJOURN Mayor Pro Tem Sylvia Robles adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m. in memory of longtime Senior Center President, JoAnn Johnson and longtime volunteer and resident, Vic Pfenighausen. The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. 0' " 1 ti, czk�� rc McNa o ayor Debra Thomas, City Clerk City of Grand Terrace Page 11