02/13/2018 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL AND CITY COUNCIL AS THE
4ii HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MINUTES • FEBRUARY 13, 2018
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
Grand Terrace Civic Center• 22795 Barton Road
CALL TO ORDER
Convene City Council and City Council as the Housing Successor Agency.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Council Member Doug Wilson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by G. Harold Duffey, City Manager
Attendee. Name _ Title Status Arrived
Darcy McNaboe i Mayor ___ Present
Sylvia Robles Mayor Pro T_em Present I _
Doug Wilson Council Member _ Present
Bill Hussey__ Council Member _ Present _
Kenneth J. Henderson Council Member Present
G. Harold Duffey City Manager _ _ Present _
Debra Thomas City Clerk Present _
Richard Adams City Attorney Present
Alan French Public Works Director Present
Sandra Molina Planning & Development Services Present
Director _
Cynthia A. Fortune Assistant City Mana er Present
A. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - NONE
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B. CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sylvia Robles, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Kenneth J. Henderson, Council Member
AYES: McNaboe, Robles,Wilson, Hussey, Henderson
1. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
DEPARTMENT: CITY CLERK
3. Receive and File the Planning Commission, Historical & Cultural Activities Committee,
Volunteer Emergency Operations Committee, Oversight Board and Parks & Recreation
Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
RECEIVE AND FILE.
4. Approval of Check Register No. 01312018 in the Amount of$690,035.77
APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NO. 01312018 IN THE AMOUNT $690,035.77 AS
SUBMITTED, WHICH INCLUDES THE CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNT INDEX FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2017-18.
ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT
2. Approval of Minutes— Regular Meeting — 01/23/2018
Mayor Pro Tem Robles asked to pull Agenda Item No. 2, Approval of Minutes for the
Regular Meeting of January 23, 2018.
She asked that the Minutes on Packet Page. 10, line No. 3 read as follows: "The City
will start receiving its first revenues from the gas tax."
Richard Adams, II, City Attorney asked that the minutes on Packet Page. 14 read
"motion died for lack of a second" in place of the term "failed".
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sylvia Robles, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Bill Hussey, Council Member
AYES: McNaboe, Robles,Wilson, Hussey, Henderson
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C. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mark Cloud, Southern California Edison, Government Affairs Representative introduced
himself to the City Council and its residents. When asked by Mayor McNaboe about the
instability in various areas of the City, Mr. Cloud indicated he would be addressing that
issue with the City Council soon.
Frank Audi, Grand Terrace expressed his concern regarding the City's red tape and the
success of his business.
Janese Makshanoff, Grand Terrace asked the City Council if members of staff can enter
her property without her permission.
Mayor McNaboe asked the City Attorney to call Ms. Makshanoff to discuss.
D. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Kenneth J. Henderson
Council Member Kenneth J. Henderson presented a report on his attendance at the
League of California Cities New Mayors/Council Members Academy.
Council Member Wilson asked about that portion of his report that talks about the
switching from Level of Service (LOS) to Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) and how the
VMT works versus the LOS.
Council Member Henderson responded that most communities don LOS for their roads
and thoroughfares. Under VMT that is a methodology that will go into effect January
2020. It is important because the City has taken receipt of 31 acres from the Lewis
Group and it would be important for Staff to analyze which approach would be most
advantageous to the City. if that project goes as contemplated and the City attracts
customers to the City, the need for our citizens to travel elsewhere to purchase goods
and services would be somewhat eliminated and VMT may be advantageous.
5. League of California Cities New Mayors/Council Members Academy Report
Council Member Bill Hussey
Council Member Bill Hussey thanked everyone for coming to the meeting.
Council Member Doug Wilson
Council Member Doug Wilson was happy with the harassment prevention seminar he
attended. He kept a narrative of the training and plans on using it in classes he teaches.
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Mayor Pro Tem Sylvia Robles
Mayor Pro Tem Sylvia Robles attended the Omnitrans Board of Directors meeting and
discussion was held on a USC Study regarding transportation planning under the
premise that millennials do not like to drive. Under the study, it was found that
millennials are moving inland for affordable housing and commuting to the LA Basin,
therefore that planning will need to be re-evaluated.
Mayor Pro Tem Robles recently spoke with a member of the City of Chino Hills City
Council and held discussion about that City's battle to underground Edison's towers.
She commented about the appearance of the towers on Mt. Vernon and it was
suggested the City speak with an Edison representative. The City Manager set up a
meeting with Mark Cloud from Southern California Edison and discussion was held
about the potential use of that land where those towers sit. Mayor Pro Tem Robles
suggested that the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee address the City's Master
Plan for that area and bring forward some options for Council to consider.
Mayor Darcy McNaboe
Mayor Darcy McNaboe attended the SBCTA Board Meeting:
Staff was given direction by the Board regarding Closed Session with Legal Counsel -
Anticipated Litigation.
Under Consent:
Adopted a Resolution to become part of the SBCTA California Vanpool Authority
Received first half of Fiscal Year Railroad Right of Way Grant
Grant of Use Report
Received a report on the SBCTA Rights of Way Interest in overview of Metro
Link Stations
Approved an agreement with the E Street Plaza providing a Reciprocal
Easement for Pedestrian Access at the San Bernardino Transit Center
Approved issuance of Request for Qualification to pre-qualify general contractors
for the Redlands Passenger Rail Project
Approved the reallocation of FY 2015-2016 Low Carbon Transit Operations
Program
• Approved a Memorandum of Understanding between Southern California
Association of Governments, Omnitrans and Victor Valley Transit Authority for
carrying out the Metropolitan Transportation Planning process
Under Discussion Items:
Hearings to consider adoption of Resolutions of Necessity for parcels needed for
the Redlands Passenger Rail Project
Received SBCTA Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the audit of the
State Transit Assistant Fund, audit of the Local Transportation Fund and the
Single Audit Compliance Report for the FY 16-17
Approved contract with Center for Sustainable Energy to develop a San
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Bernardino Countywide Zero Emission Vehicle Readiness Implementation Plan
Council of Governments
This City Council discussed the idea that the Council of Governments wanted to
fund a fulltime staff person, that funding sources had changed and at this time
they have funding for about half a staff person. The staff person is also allocated
to transportation. Through discussion no additional money will be assessed to
the member agencies.
Mayor McNaboe enjoyed the January 31 st Sexual Harassment Prevention Training.
On February 2nd, she represented the City at the Rosa Parks Statue Unveiling
ceremony at the Caltrans building. It was a wonderfully attended event with
Assemblymember Reyes as the keynote speaker.
On February 10, Mayor McNaboe was honored to represent the City at the
Unforgettables Foundation annual luncheon. The Foundation recognized so many
different volunteers that give so much of their time and energy. Two volunteers from the
City of Grand Terrace were honored.
Mayor McNaboe commented on the 1-215 Barton Road Interchange Project moving
forward in full swing, asked for resident input if they see a problem and requested
everyone's patience during this time.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Prioritization of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for Program Year
2018-2019
Mayor McNaboe opened the public hearing at 6:30 p.m.
Sandra Molina, Planning and Development Services Director gave the PowerPoint
presentation for this item.
Jennifer, Founder of the REC Center provided some background information about the
non-profit organization. She explained that the funding requested is for the annual lease
payments and without the City's assistance, they would not have any other means to
make their lease payments except for fundraising.
Michelle Granger, Food Services Director for Family Service Senior Nutrition Program
provided some statistics on its food service. She expressed her appreciation for the
City's past support for the program.
Mari Montes, Grand Terrace supports the REC Center and stated it has great after
school and summer programs which offers working parents options for summer and
after school.
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Mayor McNaboe closed the public hearing at 6:40 p.m.
Council Member Hussey suggested that the REC Center apply for the Community
Benefit Fund to help offset their costs.
Council Member Henderson asked the applicant for the REC Center if the amount
recommended will cover the lease payments.
The Applicant stated the amount recommended will not cover the lease payments for
the year.
1. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PRIORITIZATION OF ELIGIBLE
APPLICATIONS FOR 2018-2019 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) FUNDING; AND,
2. PRIORITIZE FUNDING ALLOCATIONS AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SUBMIT
THE CITY'S CDBG FUNDING RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kenneth J. Henderson, Council Member
SECONDER: Sylvia Robles, Mayor Pro Tern
AYES: McNaboe, Robles,Wilson, Hussey, Henderson
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
G. NEW BUSINESS
7. A Request by a Member of the City Council to Revisit the Rezoning of 45 Acres
Sandra Molina, Planning and Development Services Director gave the PowerPoint
presentation for this item.
Council Member Hussey asked if there would be additional costs for another study to
rezone the project area as Residential Agricultural with an M2 Overlay District.
Director Molina indicated there would be additional costs.
Council Member Hussey asked if the owners of the majority portion of the area were
opposed to any rezoning.
Director Molina indicated that the new owners do not support the residential agricultural
zoning however do support the previous AG-2 Overlay District which maintains the M2
primary zoning.
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Council Member Hussey asked if Council approved the AG-2 Overlay District would the
two residents who are grandfathered no longer need a Conditional Use Permit.
Director Molina stated the existing residential uses can remain, be expanded and
reconstructed. They are legal non-conforming therefore they need to remain
continuously occupied.
Council Member Hussey has concerns about the requirement of continuous occupancy
of 180 days. He asked if the 180-day restriction be removed.
G. Harold Duffey, City Manager stated if the water and electricity is connected, and
someone comes by on a regular basis, the house is not vacant. If no one is taking care
of the property and no utilities are connected, then it is considered vacant.
Council Member Hussey asked what it would take for Mr. McConnell to reside in the
home on his property and have his agriculture.
City Manager Duffey explained under the existing conditions, the house cannot be
occupied. If Council were to pass the AG-2 Overlay, he would be able to occupy the
house by establishing an AG related business with a Conditional Use Permit.
Mayor Pro Tern Robles shared her review of the project since 1984. One of her
concerns is protecting the existing property owners who have rural type residential
uses. Why didn't the City perform Spot Zoning; M2 on one side and Agricultural on the.
other. Why didn't the City consider flipping the burden where both property rights were
protected but the overlay was reversed.
Mayor Pro Tem Robles recapped a previous appeal on a sizeable two-story home that
was built in the community; however, with not a lot of support. She needs to have an
honest effort from both sides; from myself, from the residents and staff to craft the best
compromise without prejudice. It is very difficult when there is some strongly expressed
dislikes for some of the people in this process. I hope the endeavors of the study were
fair and not calibrated to induce any hardships on anybody.
City Manager Duffey explained when this item initially came forward to the Council there
was that discussion when property owners came forward and said that they wanted to
retain their M2 zoning. The direction from the City Council was to have residential
agricultural uses which would create these ranchettes for agricultural uses. As Staff
looked at the issue in terms of multiple property owners wanting to retain their rights;
one being M2 zoning and one being the AG uses, Staff weighed Council direction
received to create residential agricultural uses; these one-acre area ranchettes. The
AG-2 zoning does exactly that, but it requires a commercial component which is an AG
use to be able to have residential uses. Two-thirds of the property owners were not in
favor of the all AG zoning. Staff tried to ensure that the City meet the Council goals
allowing the ranchettes yet still preserving the ability of the M2 property owners to move
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forward with any potential projects.
Mayor Pro Tern Robles believed there were other options to be able to achieve that
goal; an M2 zoning or RA1 zoning.
City Manager Duffey indicated that the zoning could have been split. When the item was
presented to Council there was this desire to create a green belt overlay for the entire
area and that is what the City is trying to achieve. There was some discussion regarding
the split zoning however the AG-2 overlay accomplishes the ability to have AG and M2.
Council Member Henderson complimented the Planning Commission for the excellent
job they did on this item. He supports the City's proper implementation of the General
Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Knowing what he knows now about the project, he does
not believe it should have qualified for a Council-initiated zone change. He believes the
reason for the request was to avoid paying application fees associated with the General
Plan Amendment Zone Change. Any property owner or developer in this community
that submits a General Plan Amendment Zone Change, must pay for that process and
staff time associated with it. If the Council initiates it, there is no payment. The proposal
before the Council is going to require at least an additional $20,000 on something that is
opposed by the majority property owners in the area. This project protects two of the
property owners and their legal non-conforming uses. He has never seen before an all-
encompassing protection of legal non-conforming uses.
Council Member Henderson described the steps for a General Plan Amendment Zone
Change.
He is generally opposed to what is being proposed, however if the Council wants to
have the matter remanded back to the Planning Commission for further consideration,
he might be able to support that.
Council Member Wilson would like to point out that there was no current member at the
dais involved in the 1984 hijack of the zoning to begin with. He calls it a hijack because
at the time there were agricultural uses and because of the so-called flood control
situation that was a justification to change the zoning from a residential type zoning to
an AG-2. The Council really needs to look at what is for the good of the community. The
body has the opportunity and the obligation to look after the good of the community and
he would support further action on the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Robles stated the two continuous residents from 1984 were affected by
the zoning change. She would like to remand the item back to the Planning Commission
to decide whether this is the only option or Council make the decision here today that
one property owner was not affected by any zoning changes.
Council Member Henderson states the City has expended a significant amount of
money that it cannot recover and there is one beneficiary in this whole discussion since
two of the property owners have been protected since 2010. The would-be beneficiary
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purchased a dwelling that was legal non-conforming. That person should have known it
was legal non-conforming, and the action being proposed is for the City to solve that
problem on behalf of that beneficiary and that he opposes.
City Manager Duffey explained that Staff was given clear direction to create an area for
one-acre area ranchettes. The feeling he received from Council was that was the very
best use for the area and would allow the City to market the area based on AG related
ranchettes.
Mayor McNaboe stated based on the discussions council has had she thought the AG-2
zoning accomplished everyone's goals. To her dismay, there was nobody in support of it
therefore she did not second the motion that was made at the previous Council meeting.
It is unfortunate that the City spent the money to address everybody's needs and keep
the majority land owners whole with the zoning that they preferred. Yet when it came
time to vote, it seemed the applicant ended up being the City and no one wanted it so
why do it.
Council Member Hussey does not want to take away any property owner rights. He
wants to confirm that the two original owners are grandfathered in and they can live
their life, raise their chickens, cows, grow vegetables and if they want to sell their
property there will be no problems. Another property owner can have a chance to
develop a portion of his property by paying a fee. The City has taken care of
everybody's property rights with the AG-2 overlay.
The following members of the public are proponents to the proposed Rezone the
Project Area as Residential Agricultural with an M2 Overlay District:
Janese Makshanoff, Grand Terrace is concerned about losing her grandfathered legal
non-conforming status.
Janet Rich, Grand Terrace wants to keep her grandfathered clause.
Katie Guthrie - Mahaney
Anne Wade - Hornsby
Jennifer Rebs
Jeffrey McConnell
Scott Heil, Davis Family Trust does not oppose nor take a position regarding the M2
Zoning with the AG-2 Overlay. The property owners do not support rezoning the project
area to Residential Agricultural with an M2 Overlay District.
David Mlynarski, San Bernardino supports AG-2 Overlay or no action.
Patrick O'Brien, Majority Property Owner provided a little background on the various
businesses he owns and supports AG-2 Overlay while keeping the M2 zoning as is.
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Bobbie Forbes, Grand Terrace asked Council to be sure the lot sizes are one-acre or
more if they are going to allow ranchettes and large animals.
Council Member Wilson made a motion to direct Staff to rezone the project area as
Residential Agricultural with an M2 Overlay District. The motion by Council Member
Wilson died for lack of a second.
Mayor Pro Tern Robles asked what impacts to the property owners located in the M2
area were if the City did a split zoning or go residential.
Director Molina stated that one of the southern portion property owners is not in support
of the residential zoning. Therefore, it would only be a small pocket of residential zoning
surrounded by M2 zoning. The impact would be the burden of the M2 zoning property
owners to make sure they properly design their property to not impact adjacent
residential uses. The alternative to rezone entirely residential is opposed by the majority
property owners.
Mayor McNaboe asked if an AG related business can be established within the existing
zoning.
Director Molina explained that the AG Overlay allows agricultural/nursery supported
uses. There is still the Floodplain Overlay District on the property that plays into future
uses.
Mayor Pro Tern Robles asked if the City was to proceed with the residential RA1 how
that would adversely affect those property owners with the M2 Overlay.
Mayor McNaboe clarified if the change is made so M2 is the overlay and the underlying
is residential agricultural, how does that change the property value.
Mr. Mlynarski doesn't believe it is the proper technique dealing with land use issues.
The property is currently zoned in the General Plan for industrial use. To make a
change you would have to go through a process and address many different issues.
The property was purchased for the M2 zoning and those owners would not like to see it
changed. It presents a series of obstacles when you deal with primary use versus
overlays or ancillary uses. The property owner likes the M2 Overlay which has a whole
host of primary uses and that should be the driving force. Ancillary uses are supposed
to be secondary or minor to the primary use. It is a convoluted way of dealing with a
land use issue.
Richard Adams, II, City Attorney suggested if Council wants to move forward with the
original recommendation of the Planning Commission, they will need to ask staff to re-
notice the item as a public hearing.
Mayor McNaboe recessed the City Council meeting at 8:11 p.m.
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Mayor McNaboe reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:21 p.m.
1. DIRECT STAFF TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING TO MOVE FORWARD
WITH THE JANUARY 23, 2018, PROPOSAL TO CREATE AN AG-2 OVERLAY
DISTRICT:
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 1]
MOVER: Sylvia Robles, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER: Bill Hussey, Council Member
AYES: Darcy McNaboe, Sylvia Robles, Bill Hussey, Kenneth J_ Henderson
NAYS: Doug Wilson
8. General Municipal Election Consolidated November 6, 2018 Timetable
Debra Thomas, City Clerk gave the presentation for this receive and file item.
Mayor Pro Tern Robles asked that the timetable and deadlines for the November 6,
2018 General Municipal Election be placed on the City's website.
RECEIVE AND FILE.
RESULT: CONSENSUS
9. Approval of the Housing Successor Agency Subordination Policy
Cynthia Fortune, Assistant City Manager gave the presentation for this item.
Discussion ensued regarding the current outstanding loans, promissory notes and the
former Redevelopment Agency covenants.
Bobbie Forbes, Grand Terrace stated, for the record, that a lot of the outstanding loans
went to former City employees and that those individuals knew the note must be paid
once they sold or refinanced their home. There is plenty of equity in the home to pay
back the loan.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SUBORDINATION POLICY FOR CURRENT
OUTSTANDING LOANS ADMINISTERED BY THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR
AGENCY.
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
10.Award of Professional Services Contract for Final Design of Commerce Way
Alan French, Public Works Director gave the PowerPoint presentation for this item.
Council Member Wilson asked if it is standard for the City to peace meal a design.
Director French stated it has happened in the past. For this project the City started out
with the 35% to work with Webb, they are the designer for the southern section of the
Lewis project. The City is using CPNA money, which is a 60140 match and of the 40%,
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the City is planning on using the DIF.
Council Member Wilson asked what kind of discount the City is receiving since Albert A.
Webb is contracting with the Lewis Group.
Lin McCaffrey, Albert A. Webb Associates stated combining the project with both
agencies allows Webb Associates to provide the City with a lower rate rather than an
individual client. The City is receiving the discounted rate at prices from four years ago.
The proposal includes the field survey, the traffic signals for the new intersection and
the realignment.
Council Member Wilson asked if this includes any survey other than what is needed to
establish the design points.
Ms. McCaffrey stated the pricing includes the survey and title reports for the additional
properties. It needs to prepare the legal paperwork and temporary construction
easement documents. The package also includes the bid document, specifications, and
cost estimates, it's the whole package.
Council Member Henderson asked if the area was a divided four-lane thoroughfare and
if the City has some responsibility for the Lewis Group's portion.
Director French confirmed that the area is divided in the southern section. The existing
segment is not divided. There will be some improvements in the area that the City will
be responsible for however it will transition into the divided four lane route where the
Lewis Group takes over.
1. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, TO BE PREPARED
AND OR REVIEWED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, BETWEEN THE CITY
OF GRAND TERRACE AND WEBB AND ASSOCIATES FOR THE PREPARATION
OF THE (100%) PLANS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS AND STUDIES OF
COMMERCE WAY, AND;
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AFOREMENTIONED
AGREEMENT; WITH WEBB ASSOCIATES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 129,470.00,
FOR THE FINAL DESIGN OF COMMERCE WAY.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Wilson, Council Member
SECONDER: Kenneth J. Henderson, Council Member
AYES: McNaboe, Robles, Wilson, Hussey, Henderson
11.Amendment to Section 24: Electronic Equipment Use Policy of the City's Personnel
Rules and Regulations
Cynthia Fortune, Assistant City Manager gave the presentation for this item_
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Discussion ensued regarding the various types of loans are outstanding, terms of
promissory notes and the Redevelopment Agency's covenants.
Bobbie Forbes, Grand Terrace commented that most of those loans were given to
former employees and she knows they understand the terms of the loans. She does not
want the City Council to make any changes. If a borrower sells their home or refinances,
they need to pay the loan in full.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2018-XX - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE AMENDING SECTION 24: ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT USE POLICY OF THE CITY'S PERSONNEL RULES AND
REGULATIONS.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kenneth J. Henderson, Council Member
SECONDER: Sylvia Robles, Mayor Pro Tern
AYES: McNaboe, Robles,Wilson, Hussey, Henderson
12.Proposal to Re-Organize Code Enforcement to Include Animal Control Services
Sandra Molina, Planning and Development Services Director gave the PowerPoint
presentation for this item.
Mayor McNaboe asked if the proposed part time field officer would reduce the current
configured costs the City pays in its current contract.
Director Molina indicated the City has not renegotiated its current contract to include
that position.
Mayor McNaboe asked what difficulties, if any, the City of Loma Linda has had
changing over to this type of configuration; from code enforcement to code
enforcement/animal control.
Director Molina explained that the animal control/code compliance officer was a new
hire therefore Loma Linda started from scratch with an employee that came into the
position knowing it was dual skill requirements. They indicated there is a training period
to become familiar with the laws of animal control but have been very positive with
providing the dual service The City of Loma Linda seems to have a proactive position
when it comes to animal control and is very happy with its program.
G. Harold Duffey, City Manager stated that with the size of the City of Loma Linda and
having a local officer, it was able to mitigate some measures. The officer knows the city
based on its dual relationship with code and animal service and knows where the
animals belong.
Mayor McNaboe pointed out on Page 3, Paragraph 2 of a four-page letter received on
this item starting with "Take a look at our City. It is one of the best Cities in the Inland
Empire. Why? Your Code Enforcement Officers are everywhere! My friends and I have
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all had a few of their tickets, but they were just doing their job. Grand Terrace has
beautiful homes, clean streets and clean businesses. We don't have hundreds of signs
on the curbs or graffiti on the walls. Why would you even think to add Animal Control to
their plate. What this brings to mind is will this make it more difficult for the City's code
enforcement officers to do their job that they are currently doing if we add these
additional services."
Director Molina provided the stats for Council to show that the additional services hours
are 5-6 hours per week. It is anticipated as the program is implemented, there may be a
need to fine tune. For the number of hours that the City is seeing statistically, it doesn't
anticipate a significant impact in code enforcement services.
City Manager Duffey stated based upon the City's sheltering service numbers, a part
time officer can cover the needs for the City.
Council Member Henderson stated the program being proposed is common, it's been
successful in communities and has happened at the firefighter level taking on code
enforcement responsibilities.
Mayor Pro Tern Robles does not believe there will be an average workload with this
program. There was some strong discussion in the past by Council that certain positions
would be evaluated in a year. If the City is going to be making a fundamental change
reorganizing two positions, why can't the City have a part time person as an animal
control officer. She believes it is a substantially different kind of position and is
concerned with the volatility when these duties are peaking, other things will fall by the
way side. The quality of life for the community is important. She would like to see the
report tweaked addressing her concerns and she believes the fire agency, although
independent of the City, can work with the City to come up with some ways to assist.
She wants to move slowly on this item.
Council Member Hussey addressed citizen concerns with the San Bernardino Animal
Shelter's euthanasia rate and mismanagement of animals. He has heard nothing but
good things regarding the shelter in Riverside County. He believes the City's current
contract is expensive. He doesn't believe the current contract is fulfilling the needs of
the City. He believes with the proper training the current code enforcement officers can
be successful.
Council Member Wilson wanted to remind council there is more than just dogs and cats
when animal keeping. Snakes can sneak up on a person and be challenging. He
believes there is a current underground in the City that tries to assist and make sure
animals are returned to their owners. He also has concern regarding the liability that is
attached to this new venture.
Bobbie Forbes read Mari Montes' opposition to the item into the record.
Bobbie Forbes, Grand Terrace read her opposition email to the item into the record.
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Gina Medrano, Grand Terrace opposes the re-organization of code enforcement to
include animal control services. She is concerned with the cost Involved.
1. CONSIDER THE PROPOSAL TO RE-ORGANIZE CODE ENFORCEMENT TO
BRINGING ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES IN-HOUSE BY CREATING NEW
ANIMAL CONTROL/CODE ENFORCEMENT POSITIONS;
2. DIRECT STAFF TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE PROPOSAL.
RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 2]
MOVER: Bill Hussey, Council Member
SECONDER: Kenneth J. Henderson, Council Member
AYES: Darcy McNaboe, Bill Hussey, Kenneth J. Henderson
NAYS: Sylvia Robles, Doug Wilson
H. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
G. Harold Duffey, City Manager announced the Dog Park is in its final phase. The City
Council can start planning its grand opening between Friday, February 23, 2018 and
April 12, 2018. In addition, there is only one park bench left for purchase
The City is holding its low-cost vaccination clinic on February 22, 2018 at City Hall from
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
City Manager Duffey shared the new LED safety lights which have been installed at City
intersections. In March and April, all the City's lights will have LEDs installed by
Southern California Edison.
The 11th Annual Blue Mountain Hike will take place on Saturday March 3rd at 8:00 a.m.
The City will be partnering with Friends of Blue Mountain, the Sierra Club and the
Foundation of Grand Terrace. A new partner has been established with Niantic who
provides the platform for reality-based programs called Ingress and Pokemon Go. The
City has mapped out the area with Pokemon on the mountain. If hikers travel 3,000
miles on Saturday, Niantic has committed 100 trees for the future trailhead site. In
addition, the City will have Tuition Bites providing breakfast burritos on site. For every
burrito purchased, 100% of those profits will go to Grand Terrace High School for
scholarships providing laptops for seniors going to college.
Mayor Pro Tern Robles is wondering why the City does not submit press releases for
the empty Stater Bros. building and promote on the City's Facebook.
City Manager Duffey indicated Staff could place a 20-30 second spot on its Facebook
page talking about economic development and market the City.
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Mayor Pro Tem Robles suggested looking at the City of Redlands. They are conducting
a live Facebook interface with the City Manager or Mayor and the City Manager.
Mayor McNaboe believes there are a lot of people that believe the City has a lot of
control over all the property.
I. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor McNaboe requested that Closed Session Item No. 2 be discussed before Closed
Session Item No. 1. She recused herself from Closed Session Item #1. Conference with
Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of
Government Code Section 54946.9 - City of Grand Terrace v. Riverside Highland Water
Company and announced Mayor Pro Tem Robles will report out of Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
1. 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 Water Company
(Mediation)
Case Number: CIVDS17192996
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Attorney
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Pro Tem Robles announced Item No. 1 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) -
gave direction to legal counsel and appointed a mediation team consisting of Council
Members Henderson and Hussey.
Regarding Closed Session Item #2 - Public Employee, pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957, Mayor Pro Tem Robles reported that Council gave direction to staff.
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J. ADJOURN
Mayor Pro Tern Robles adjourned the City Council meeting at 11:01 p.m. The Next
Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
Da cy Mc abo , Mayor Debra Thomas, City Clerk
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