09/13/2016 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES a SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
Grand Terrace Civic Center• 22795 Barton Road
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McNaboe called the City Council Meeting to-order at 6:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Pastor Ezequiel Gallegos from Living Word Inland Empire
Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by, San Bernardino County Fire Department, Battalion
Chief Steve Lasiter.
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name i Title Status Arrived
Darcy McNaboe Mayor j Present
Sylvia Robles Mayor Pro Tem ) Present j
Jackie Mitchell Council Member I Present I
Doug Wilson Council Member Present
Bill Hussey Council Member Present
G. Harold Duffey City Manager 1 Present
Pat Jacquez-Nares City Clerk Present I
Richard Adams City Attorney Present j
Yanni Demitri Public Works Director i. Present '
Linda Phillips Child Care Present !
Sandra Molina Planning & Development Services Director Present
Cynthia Fortune Finance Director Present
Steve Lasiter Battalion Chief Present
Patrick O'Brien j Lieutenant Present
Adreane Freeman t Management Analyst f Present j
Haide Aguirre Planning Technicial Present
Eric Bougie I Financial Analyst Present
A. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - NONE
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B. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor McNaboe removed Items 5 and 7 for separate discussion. .
APPROVED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 4 AND 6.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jackie Mitchell, Council Member
SECONDER: Sylvia Robles, Mayor Pro Tern
AYES: McNaboe, Robles, Mitchell, Wilson, Hussey
1. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
WAIVED FULL READING OF ALL ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA
2. Approval of Minutes— Regular Meeting — 07/12/2016
APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE 07/12/2016 REGULAR MEETING
3. Approval of Minutes— Regular Meeting — 07/26/2016
APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE 07/26/2016 REGULAR MEETING
4. Approval of Minutes— Regular Meeting — 08/23/2016
APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE 08/23/2016 REGULAR MEETING
5. Monthly Financial Report for June 2016
Finance Director Fortune presented the PowerPoint Presentation for this item. She
further provided a verbal summary of the Child Care Center and informed Council that
staff would bring a comprehensive report on the Child Care Center in January.
Council Member Wilson requested clarification on the Child Care Center's deficit.
Finance Director Fortune stated that staff would bring back a comprehensive report on
the Child Care Center in January.
RECEIVED AND FILED THE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD
ENDING JUNE 30, 2016.
RESULT: . APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER,:, Jackie Mitchell; Council Member
SECONDER: Doug Wilson, Council Member
AYES: McNaboe, Robles, Mitchell, Wilson, Hussey
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6. Amendment No. 1 to the Maintenance Service Agreement Between the City of Grand
Terrace and Santa Fe Building Maintenance
APPROVED AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE MAINTENANCE SERVICE AGREEMENT
NO. 2016-40 BETWEEN SANTA FE BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE TO EXPAND THE SCOPE OF WORK TO INCLUDE RESTROOM
CLEANING SERVICES AT THE ANNEX BUILDING.
7. Award of September 2016 Community Benefit Funds
Finance Director Fortune presented the PowerPoint Presentation for this item. She also
informed the Council and Community the date of the Community Benefits Fund
Workshop is October 20, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
APPROVE THE AWARD OF $671.11 FROM THE CITY'S COMMUNITY BENEFITS
FUND TO THE TERRACE VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA TO COVER THE
COST OF EDUCATIONAL STUDENT ACTIVITY BOOKLETS FOR THE PTA'S RED
RIBBON WEEK.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: , Sylvia Robles, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER: Jackie Mitchell, Council Member
AYES: McNaboe, Robles, Mitchell, Wilson, Hussey
C. PUBLIC COMMENT
Bobbie Forbes, Grand rTerrace resident; reported the coyote on Barton Road and
requested that someone trap this animal humanely.
Jeffrey McConnell, Grand Terrace resident, invited everyone to the Lion's 5k and 10k
run/walk on September 25, 2016.
D. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Bill Hussey
Council Member Hussey thanked everyone in attendance. He reported that he and
Mayor Pro Tern Robles attended the Colton Joint Unified School District Community
Cabinet meeting. He encouraged-students.to attend the College Career Fair on October
4, 2016 at the Gonzales Community Center in Colton. Council Member Hussey also
encouraged residents to attend Friday Night Lights High School football games. The
High School Band was having a pancake breakfast fundraiser at the Redlands
Applebee's $10 a plate.
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Council Member Doug Wilson
Council Member Wilson stated that he appreciated all the people that volunteered their
time and service to enhance the community. He reported that Ashley Furniture would
lay-off 820 employees in their .assembly office and he appreciated the effort that
Assembly Member Brown and community were doing to help these employees.
Council Member Jackie Mitchell
Council Member Mitchell thanked everyone in attendance tonight. She wished the
Mayor McNaboe and Council Member Wilson a happy belated birthday. She attended
two back to school nights one at the high school and the other at Terrace View
Elementary both events were great.
Mayor Pro Tern Sylvia Robles
Mayor Pro Tern Robles also wished a happy belated birthday to Mayor McNaboe and
Council Member Wilson. She attended her best friend's sister's wedding in New
Orleans. At this event, she was able to participate in a parade and was, able to
reconnect with an old friend. Mayor Pro Tern Robles honored the memory of 9-11 in her
hotel room with her friends watching documentaries. She also mentioned a former San
Bernardino County resident, Cora Hidalgo, who was a passenger on flight 11.
Mayor Darcy McNaboe
Mayor McNaboe provided a written summary of her report as follows:
SANBAG - Board Meeting - September 7, 2016:
Consent - Administrative Matters
- Executive Director Employment Contract Amendment Approve Amendment No. 3 to
Employment Contract No. C12222 with Executive Director Raymond W. Wolfe. - Raise
and extension of contract until 2022.
- Merit Adjustments for Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Approve the inclusion of merit increases
in the adopted Fiscal Year 2016/2017 budget to be approved by the Executive Director
based on employee performance
Consent - Transit/ Rail
- Receive Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 201 S/2016 Railroad Right -of-Way Grants of Use
Reports (April, May, June)
- Allocation of $94,000 of Rail Asset Funds for the removal of the Zanja Bridge in the -
Railroad right of way.
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- Approve an increase to San Bernardino Municipal Water District Purchase Order for
Downtown San Bernardino Passenger Rail Project by $7S,OOO for a new total of
$150,000.
- Approve Memorandum of Understanding No. 17-1001572 with Southern California
Regional Rail Authority defining the roles and responsibilities related to a review of the
current cost allocation formulas used by the Southern California Regional Rail Authority
and committing $13,841 in SANBAG Valley Local Transportation Funds. Authorize a
budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2016/2017 budget to Task 0314 Transit
Operations, Sub Task 0377 Metrolink Operating & Maintenance Subsidy, funded with
Local Transportation Funds - Valley.
- Award Redlands Passenger Rail Project - Construction Management Consultant
Services to AECOM for a five year term in an amount not to-exceed $17,380,OS8 to be
funded with Valley Measure I Metrolink/Rail funds.
Consent - Transportation Proaramminq and Fund Administration-
- Approve Fiscal. Year 201 S/2016 Budget Amendment for Local Transportation Funds
Pass Through Funds increasing Task No. 0550-Programming by $6,720,000
- Transportation Development Act Unmet Needs Hearings - Adopt definitions of "Unmet
Transit Needs" and "Reasonable to Meet" and Set times, dates and locations for
Transportation Development Act Unmet Transit Needs Public Hearings.
- VVTA - Repeal Resolution No. 98-002 which set the required ratio of fares to operating
cost for Victor Valley Transit Authority at 15%.
Discussion - Regional /Subregional Planninq
- That the Board receive a presentation from the South-Coast Air Quality Management
District (SCAQMD) on the 2016 Draft Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP).
Discussion - Transportation Proqramminq and Fund Administration
- Contract Amendment C14021-02 for the 1-40 Needles Connector Project That the
Board A. Allocate $218,000 in Colorado River Subarea Major Local Highway Program
funds to the City of Needles for the Needles Connector Project. B. Approve Contract
Amendment increasing the amount to $408,290. C. Approve a Fisca I Year 2016/2017
budget amendment to increase Sub-task 0516 MSI Mt/Desert Apportionment and
Allocation Fund in the amount of $175,000 from Measure I Colorado River Fund-Major
Local Highway.
Discussion - Transit/Rail
Southern California Regional Rail Authority Budget Amendment Allocation for Fiscal
Year 2016/2017 for Los Angeles Rams Pilot Program
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A. Approve an increase in the Southern California Regional Rail Authority Fiscal Year ,
2016/2017 Operating Assistance allocation in the amount of $20,000 for a new total of
$14,860,000, to be funded with Valley Local Transportation Fund;
B. Authorize a budget amendment to the SANBAG Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Budget in the
amount of $20,000 to Task 0314 Transit Operations, Sub Task 0377 Metrolink
Operating & Maintenance Subsidy, funded with Local Transportation Funds for a new
task total of$16,513,816.
Mayor McNaboe also attended the Oversight Board meeting on September 7, 2016 and
unanimously passed the Amended Recognized Obligation Scheduled for 16/17.
She also attended the Grand Opening and Welcoming of the Living Waters Church
Inland Empire to Grand Terrace on September 11, 2016.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Approval of Tentative Parcel Map 16-02 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 19384) and
Environmental 16-06 Located.at 12569 Michigan Street
Mayor McNaboe opened the Public Hearing at 6:43 p.m.
Planning & Development Services Director Molina presented the PowerPoint for this
item.
Council Member Wilson asked if this project qualified for a partial map exemption. In the
future, he would like to have staff help qualify projects for partial map exemptions.
Planning & Development Services Director Molina answered that not in this case.
Council Member Wilson stated that in the future, he would like to have staff help qualify
projects for partial map exemptions.
Dennis Baxter, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity, San Bernardino Area, spoke
in favor of this item and provided brief history of this project. ,
Council Member Hussey thanked Habitat for Humanity for making this possible for the
families. He also mentioned that the High School students wanted volunteer
opportunities.
Mayor McNaboe stated this was a great program that was not free. The owners were
going to pay their mortgages.
1. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING, AND
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2. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2016-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ADOPTING AN ENVIRONMENTAL EXEMPTION AND APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP 16-02 (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 19384), A SUBDIVISION OF A
0.50-ACRE PARCEL INTO TWO SINGLE FAMILY LOTS LOCATED AT 12569
MICHIGAN STREET
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS].
MOVER: Bill Hussey, Council Member.
SECONDER: Doug Wilson, Council Member
AYES: McNaboe, Robles, Mitchell,-Wilson,.Hussey
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
G. NEW BUSINESS
9. Purchase Order for Honeywell Building Solutions
Management Analyst Freeman provided a brief summary of this item.
Mayor Pro Tern Robles stated that the staff report stated that only Honeywell could be
used.
- , Management Analyst Freeman clarified that the two other vendors did not meet the
� ) City's needs.
Darren Lowrey, contractor/that bid on project, stated his opposition to this item and
provided additional documents supporting his opposition to the award of contract to
Honeywell.
Public Works Director Demitri stated that staff did their due diligence and confirmed
receipt of Mr. Lowrey's documents.
A Council discussion ensued on the provided Lowrey documents, the cost of the
maintenance, and the continuation of the item.
CONTINUE THIS ITEM
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] .
MOVER: Jackie Mitchell, .Council Member
SECONDER: Darcy McNaboe,Mayor
AYES: McNaboe, Robles, Mitchell, Wilson, Hussey
10. Adoption of 2016 Building Codes
Planning & Development Services Director Molina presented this item.
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WAIVE FURTHER READING AND INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 297 AN -�
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 15.08.010 OF CHAPTER 15.08 (BUILDING
CODE), SECTION 15.10.010 OF CHAPTER 15.10 (RESIDENTIAL CODE), SECTION
15.12.010 OF CHAPTER 15.12 (ELECTRICAL CODE), SECTION 15.16.010 OF
CHAPTER 15.16 (PLUMBING CODE), SECTION 15.17.010 OF CHAPTER 15.17
(GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS), AND SECTION 15.20.010 OF CHAPTER 15.20
(MECHANICAL CODE) OF TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE
GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING THE 2016 CALIFORNIA
BUILDING CODE, INCLUDING THE 2016 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARD
CODE, 2016 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2016 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL
CODE, 2016 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2016 CALIFORNIA GREEN
BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, AND 20.16 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
City Clerk Jacquez-Nares read by title Ordinance 297 as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 15:08.010 OF CHAPTER 15.08 (BUILDING
CODE), SECTION 15.10.010 OF CHAPTER 15.10 (RESIDENTIAL CODE), SECTION
15.12.010 OF CHAPTER 15.12 (ELECTRICAL CODE), SECTION 15.16.010 OF
CHAPTER 15.16 (PLUMBING CODE), SECTION 15.17.010 OF CHAPTER 15.17
(GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS), AND SECTION 15.20.010 OF CHAPTER 15.20
(MECHANICAL CODE) OF TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE
GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING THE 2016 CALIFORNIA
BUILDING CODE, INCLUDING THE 2016 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS
CODE, 2016 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2016 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL
CODE, 2016 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2016 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE, AND 2016 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] .
,MOVER: Doug Wilson, Council Member
SECONDER: Jackie Mitchell, Council Member
AYES: McNaboe, Robles, Mitchell, Wilson, Hussey
11. Authorize City Manager to Execute Purchase Agreement (Escrow Documents) for
22273 Barton Road and Make the Appropriations Necessary for Said Purchase and the
Demolition of All Structure on the Property
City Manager Duffey presented the PowerPoint Presentation for this item.
Mayor McNaboe asked if this item would be borrowing from different funds and if the
funds would need to be paid back within this fiscal year.
City Manager Duffey confirmed that was correct.
Tom Comstock, Grand Terrace resident, stated his support of this item.
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Council Member Wilson stated that he was concerned with not having signed proposals
for this property and paying full price for it.
City Manager Duffey stated that there were two proposals from Arizona Properties and
Lewis Group. He is confident that there would be plenty of takers for this property.
Mayor Pro Tern Robles stated her support for this item.
1. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO COMPLETE PURCHASE AND SALES
AGREEMENT NO. 2016-43 WITH PROPERTY OWNER OF 22273 BARTON
ROAD (APN NO. 1167-231-02) FOR THE ACQUISITION OF SAID PROPERTY IN
THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $855,000 (INCLUDING CLOSING COSTS)
ONCE CONFORMANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN HAS BEEN GRANTED BY
THE PLANNING COMMISSION; AND
2. AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS OF $900,000 IN THE 2016/17 FISCAL YEAR
BUDGET TO FUND THE PURCHASE OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY
AND TO COVER THE COST OF DEMOLITION TO CLEAR THE EXISTING
PROPERTY OF ALL STRUCTURES, WHICH WILL BE PROCURED IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE PURCHASING AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
_ MOVER Sylvia Robles,_Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER: Jackie Mitchell, Council Member
AYES: McNaboe, Robles, Mitchell, Wilson, Hussey
12. Appointment of Planning Commission Members to the Planning Commission
Planning & Development Services Director Molina presented this item. She also
provided the process for these interviews.
Council Member Wilson requested to reappoint the two incumbents.
RE-APPOINT INCUMBENTS THOMAS COMSTOCK AND TARA CESENA TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION FORA FOUR YEAR TERM THAT EXPIRES ON JUNE 30,
2020
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
f MOVER: Doug Wilson, Council_ Member
SECONDER: Sylvia Robles,Mayor Pro Tern
AYES: McNaboe, Robles, Mitchell,Wilson, Hussey
The Council established the order to interview the candidates as follows:
1. Angela Marie Wilkinsen
2. Frank J. Rapollo
3. Gregory A. Goatcher
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All of the Candidates were given five minutes to answer the following five questions:
Council Member Wilson asked question:
1. Please explain your interest in serving on the Planning Commission and how your
background will benefit the Commission and the Community.
Mayor Pro Tern Robles asked question:
2. As a Planning Commissioner, what is your role in implementing the City's 2030
Vision Plan?
Mayor McNaboe asked question:
3. Do you feel as a citizen of_,the community that you are able to provide objective
recommendations on various land-use applications and other issues? What will you
use as your guide in decision making?
Council Member Mitchell asked question:
4. Do you feel that you have any conflict of interest that will"arise if you are appointed
to the Planning Commission? If an applicant were to.contact you directly and request
a one-on-one meeting about their project, how would you handle it?
Council Member Hussey asked question:
5. Please identify.what you think are some of the key development issues facing Grand
Terrace in the next 5 to 10 years.
Mayor McNaboe recessed the Council meeting at 7:32 p.m.
Mayor McNaboe convened the Council meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Angela Marie Wilkinson provided a brief introduction of herself and provided her
answers to the Council questions.
Frank J. Rappolo provided a brief introduction of himself and provided his answers to
the Council questions.
Gregory A. Goatcher provided a brief introduction of himself and provided his answers
to the Council questions. :.
The Mayor, Mayor Pro Tern and Council Members ranked the candidates and provided
their ranking to the City Clerk for tallying. Mayor McNaboe thanked each of the
candidates for applying and attending the meeting today. She encouraged the two non-
appointees to stay engaged in the Community.
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�.— The,votes were as follows:
Greg A. Goatcher received four number one votes and one number two vote.
Frank Rappolo received four number two votes and one number three vote.
Angela Wilkinson received four number three votes and one number one vote.
Appoint Gregory A. Goatcher as the Planning Commissioner with the term to
expire on June 30, 2018.
RESULT: ADOPTED'[4T0"1] _
MOVER:r Jackie Mitchell,"=Council Member
. SECONDER:, Sylvia Robles, Mayor Pro.Tern'
AYES:. Darcy MaNaboe, Sylvia Robles, Jackie Mitchell, BiII.Hiissey
NAYS: Doug Wilson
H. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Duffey announced that the Community Clean Up day on Saturday,
September 17, 2016 was here at City Hall. Residents would need to show their Burrtec
trash bill or their driver's license as proof of residency. He also stated that there would
be a Community Benefits Fund workshop on October 20, 2016. City Manager Duffey
asked the Council to have a Special Meeting on October 4, 2016 to discuss the
Pavement Management Index. He also reminded the residents that volunteers were
needed this year for the Holiday Tree Lighting Event.
Mayor Pro Tern Robles requested a different date than October 4, 2016.
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURN
Mayor McNaboe adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:21 p.m.
The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at
6:00 p.m.
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