04/26/2016 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES • APRIL 26, 2016
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
Grand Terrace Civic Center. 22795 Barton Road
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McNaboe called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Invocation was given by Council Member Wilson.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Lt. Wolfe of the San Bernardino County Sheriffs
Department.
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name iTitle ; Status k Arrived
Darcy McNaboe Mayor Present
Sylvia Robles Mayor Pro Tern Present {
Jackie Mitchell Council Member ` Present
Doug Wilson , Council Member ( Present
Bill Hussey Council Member ( Present
G. Harold Duffey j City Manager Present
Pat Jacquez-Nares I City Clerk ( Present l
Richard Adams City Attorney ( Present l
Linda Phillips Child Care Present I
Yanni Demitri Public Works Director Present
Sandra Molina Planning & Development Services Director ( Present l
Cynthia Fortune Finance Director I Present I
Steve Lasiter Battalion Chief j Present l
Robert O'Brine Captain I Present
Doug Wolfe I Lieutenant ( Present l
Steve Dorsey I Captain ( Present l
A. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of Commendation to Captain Robert O'Brine of the San Bernardino County
Sheriffs Department.
Mayor McNaboe on behalf of the entire City Council read and presented the
Commendation to Capt. Robert O'Brine for his dedication and service to the City of
Grand Terrace.
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Capt. O'Brine thanked the Mayor, Council, staff, and community for the opportunity to
work alongside them.
Council.Member Mitchell thanked Capt. O'Brine for his service to the community and
wished him good luck in his future endeavor.
Mayor Pro Tern Robles expressed her support of Capt. O'Brine and thanked him for his
service to the community.
Council Member Hussey congratulated and thanked Capt. O'Brine for his commitment
to the City of Grand Terrace.
Council Member Wilson stated Capt. O'Brine was a constant professional with good
humor.
Mayor McNaboe congratulated and thanked Capt. O'Brine.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVE ALL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS.
IRESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sylvia Robles, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER: Jackie Mitchell, Council Member
AYES: McNaboe, Robles, Mitchell, Wilson, Hussey
1. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
WAIVED FULL READING OF ALL ORDINANCE ON THE AGENDA.
2. Approval of Minutes — Regular Meeting — 04/12/2016
APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE 04/12/2016 REGULAR MEETING.
3. Approval of Check Register No. 03312016 in the Amount of$436,825.49
APPROVED CHECK REGISTER NO. 03312016 IN THE AMOUNT $436,825.49, AS
SUBMITTED, WHICH INCLUDES THE CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNT INDEX FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2015-16.
C. PUBLIC COMMENT
Angela Wilkinson, Grand Terrace resident, invited everyone to the Corona High School
Veteran Event on May 25, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. for additional information call Jeff Perry at
(951) 736-3211.
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- Anthony Cortez, Chamber of Commerce President, announced the business of the
month: Bella Tresse Hair & Nail Salon.
Sally McGuire, Grand Terrace resident, announced the Grand Terrace Community Day
was scheduled for Saturday, June 4, 2016. She was still looking for sponsors and 20
volunteers.
Marva X, Grand Terrace resident, provided a background on the grief camp that came
from Massachusetts, which takes the participants to Malibu for a week. She further
announced that on June 12, 2016, 20 Veterans are coming back from Washington DC.
City Manager Duffey introduced the City's new part-time weekend Code Enforcement
Officer Gerarld Cox.
Code Enforcement Officer Cox provided a brief summary of his experience.
City Manager Duffey introduced the Public Works Director Yanni Demitri.
Public Works Director Demitri provided a brief summary of his experience.
D. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
- Council Member Bill Hussey
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Council Member Hussey thanked everyone in attendance and the people that provided
the community information. He welcomed the new employees. Council Member Hussey
went to the Living for Giving spaghetti fundraising dinner. He attended the League of
Cities meeting which had a lengthy discussion on California Voter Rights. Council
Member Hussey thanked the Women's Club for inviting him to their luncheon he had a
great time.
Council Member Doug Wilson
Council Member Wilson thanked everyone in attendance and he had nothing further to
report.
Council Member Jackie Mitchell
Council Member.Mitchell thanked everyone in attendance and welcomed the new City
staff. She attended the Dog Park planning meeting and was very impressed with the
passion of the residents.
Mayor Pro Tern Sylvia Robles
- Mayor Pro Tern Robles thanked everyone that was in attendance. She welcomed the
'\ new staff. Mayor Pro Tern Robles stated that she had been a member of the Women's
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Club for 13 years and it was her turn to be in charge of Hospitality. The Women's Club
really appreciated the attendance of the City Clerk, City Manager and Council Member
Hussey.
Mayor Pro Tern Robles further reported that she had her Omnitrans Administrative
Committee meeting it was budget planning season. She also provided several of the
factors and statistics on the low ridership throughout the County. Mayor Pro Tern
Robles wanted to know what the Measure I ballot language was when it went to the
voters. The full Omnitran's report can be found on their website at:
<htto://www.omnitrans.ora/news-
events/agendas/pdf/Administrative%20&%20Finance%20Committee%20
%20April%2014.%202016.Pdf>. In addition, Mayor Pro Tern Robles reported on the
Omnitrans retirement contributions and the SBX.
Mayor Darcy McNaboe
Mayor McNaboe reported that she attended the SANBAG Metro Valley Study Session
and her report would be provided at the next Council meeting. She further reported on
the SANBAG and Caltrans Interstate 10 Corridor Project announcement of availability of
Draft Environmental Impact Report/Draft Environmental Impact Statement and
Opportunity to Comment on Section 4(f) De Minimis Impact Finding.
WHAT IS BEING PLANNED?
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is proposing to improve
Interstate10 (1-10) by constructing freeway lane(s) and other improvements through all
or a portion of the 33 mile long segment of the 1-10 from the Los Angeles/San
Bernardino (LA/SB) County line to Ford Street in San Bernardino County. The project
limits, including transition areas, extend from approximately 0.4 mile west of White
Avenue in the city of Pomona to Live Oak Canyon Road in the city of Yucaipa. The 1-10
Corridor Project (1-10 CP) consists of a No Build Alternative (Alternative 1) and two build
alternatives (Alternatives 2 and 3). Alternative 2 would extend the existing HOV lane in
each direction of 1-10 from Haven Avenue in Ontario to Ford Street in Redlands.
Alternative 3 would provide two Express Lanes in each direction of 1-10 from the LA/SB
County line to California Street in Redlands and one Express Lane in each direction
from California Street to Ford Street in Redlands. Implementation of the build
alternatives would reduce congestion, increase throughput, enhance trip reliability, and
accommodate long-term congestion management of the corridor. The project is
currently expected to be open to traffic in year 2025.
WHY THIS NOTICE?
Caltrans has studied the effects this project may have on the environment and has
completed the Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement
(DEIR/EIS), which evaluates the potential impacts of a No-Build Alternative and two
build alternatives (Alternatives 2 and 3). This notice is to tell you a DEIR/EIS has been
prepared, it is available for you to read, and to notify you about a public meeting. The _
proposed project also requires an action that is subject to the U.S. Department of
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Transportation Act of 1966. Section 4(f) of this legislation seeks to protect publicly
owned parks and recreation areas, waterfowl and wildlife refuges, and historic sites
considered to have national, state, or local significance. De minimis impacts are defined
as those that do not adversely affect the activities, features and attributes for which the
property qualifies as a 4(f) resource.
WHAT IS AVAILABLE?
The DEIR/DEIS and the related technical studies are now available for public review
from April 25, 2016 to June 8, 2016 at Caltrans District 8, 464 W. 4th Street, San
Bernardino, CA 92401. Maps and other information are also available. There are also
copies of the DEIR/DEIS available at A.K. Smiley Public Library, 125 West Vine St.,
Redlands, CA 92373; Loma Linda Branch Library, 25581 Barton Rd., Loma Linda, CA
92354; Norman F. Feldheym Central Library, 555 West 6th St., San Bernardino, CA
92410; Colton Public Library, 656 North 9th St., Colton, CA 92324; Rialto Branch
Library, 251 West 1st St., Rialto, CA 92376; Fontana Lewis Library & Technology
Center, 8437 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335; Paul A. Biane Library, 12505 Cultural
Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739; Upland Public Library, 450 North Euclid
Ave., Upland, CA 91786; Ovitt Family Community Library, 215 East "C" St., Ontario, CA
91764; and Montclair Branch Library, 9955 Fremont Ave., Montclair, CA 91763. The
report can also be accessed from the Caltrans website:
<httD://www.dot.ca.aov/d8/index.htm1> and from the San Bernardino Associated
Governments (SANBAG) website at <httr)://www.sanbaa.ca.aov/Droiects/mi fwv I-10-
corridor.html>.
WHERE YOU COME IN
Have the potential impacts been addressed? Do you have additional information that
should be considered for the proposed project? Your comments will be a part of the
public record. If you wish to make a comment on the DEIR/EIS and Section 4(f) de
minimis finding you may submit your written comments or request until June 8, 2016.
Your input is important for us to finalize the environmental document and potential
mitigation measures. We encourage you to review and comment on the DEIR/EIS. You
may send your comments to Aaron Burton, Branch Chief, Caltrans District 8, "Attn: 1-10
CP Draft EIR/EIS Comment Period", 464 W. 4th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401, or
via email to i10corridorproject@dot.ca.gov. You may also call (909) 884-8276, attention
Tim Watkins, Chief of Legislative and Public Affairs. Public meetings will be held
between 4:30 PM and 7:30 PM at the following locations: Doubletree Hotel, 285 East
Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, CA 92408 (May 17, 2016); Bloomington Senior
Center, 18313 Valley Blvd., Bloomington, CA 92316 (May 18, 2016) and the Ontario
Airport Hotel, 700 North Haven Ave., Ontario, CA 91764 (May 19, 2016).
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
For individuals who require special accommodations (American Sign Language or other
lingual interpreter, accessible seating, documentation in alternate formats, etc), contact
(877) 726-2241. TDD users may contact the California Relay Service TDD line at 1-800-
735-2929
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Mayor McNaboe thanked the Women's Club for inviting her, the Council Members, the
City Manager, and the City Clerk to their meeting. It was great that the Women's Club
wanted to get to know the City and City staff this really helps in establishing working
partnerships. She also attended the Elementary School play it was well done. Mayor
McNaboe also welcomed the new City staff.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. Zoning Code Amendment 15-01 Establishing a New Chapter 18.80 Signs
Planning & Development Services Director Molina presented the PowerPoint for this
item.
Council Member Mitchell suggested that this item be presented in sections instead of as
a whole piece.
Mayor McNaboe asked City Attorney Adams if a public meeting could be held at a
special meeting.
City Attorney Adams answered yes this item could be continued to a special meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Robles agreed that this item should be taken at a separate meeting.
MOTION: CONTINUE ITEM TO A SPECIAL MEETING ON JULY 19, 2016.
MOVER: Jackie Mitchell, Council Member
SECONDER: Sylvia Robles, Mayor Pro Tern
Mayor McNaboe opened the Public Hearing at 6:55 p.m.
Jeff McConnell, Grand Terrace resident, supports the continuation to a workshop.
Angela Wilkinson, Grand Terrace resident, stated her concerns with human signs and
requested that it be voted on by the public.
City Manager Duffey stated that City staff incorporated the Council's comments into this
ordinance and it still had Council concerns. He wanted to provide the original direction
from the Council to the City Attorney to find a way to present it legally within the
ordinance.
City Attorney Adams stated that his office did incorporate most of the Council's direction
but the Mayor was correct in that there had been changes due to the Case.
Mayor Pro Tern Robles stated that this had been discussed before and that Council
would have benefitted from a briefing on this prior to tonight's meeting.
City Manager Duffey clarified the two options that the Council had. -
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Mayor McNaboe closed the public hearing at 7:07 p.m.
\ City Attorney Adams read by title only Ordinance No. 296
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 15-01, TO AMEND TITLE
18 OF THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING AND
REPLACING CHAPTER 18.80 SIGNS IN ITS ENTIRETY AND AMENDING TITLE 5,
CHAPTER 5.40 GARAGE SALES BY REVISING SECTION 5.40.070 SIGNS
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION AS FOLLOWS:
1. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING; AND
2. FIND THAT THE ADOPTION OF THE HEREIN ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM
CEQA REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 16061 (13)(3) (GENERAL RULE) OF
THE CEQA GUIDELINES, IN THAT IT CAN BE SEEN WITH CERTAINTY THAT
THERE IS NO POSSIBILITY THAT THE PASSAGE OF THIS ORDINANCE WILL
HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
3. INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 15-01, TO
AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE BY
REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 18.80 SIGNS IN ITS ENTIRETY AND
AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 5.40 GARAGE SALES BY REVISING SECTION
6.40.070 SIGNS
RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 2]
MOVER: Doug Wilson, Council Member
SECONDER: Sylvia Robles, Mayor Pro Tern
AYES: Darcy McNaboe, Sylvia.Robles, Doug Wilson
NAYS: Jackie Mitchell, Bill Hussey
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. Adopt Ordinance No. 295 Amending Chapter 5.12 of City of Grand Terrace Municipal
Code (Cable Television Franchises)
READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING AND ADOPT
ORDINANCE NO. 295 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO AMEND THE
GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPLACING CHAPTER 5.12
GOVERNING CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISES.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jackie Mitchell, Council Member
SECONDER: Doug Wilson, Council Member
AYES: McNaboe, Robles, Mitchell, Wilson, Hussey
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City Attorney Adams read by title only Ordinance No. 295:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO AMEND THE GRAND TERRACE
MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPLACING CHAPTER 5.12 GOVERNING CABLE
TELEVISION FRANCHISES.
G. NEW BUSINESS
6. Award of Contract for Van Buren Traffic Calming Improvements
Planning & Development Services Director Molina presented this item.
1. AUTHORIZE AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE VAN BUREN
TRAFFIC CALMING IMPROVEMENTS TO CAL STRIPE, INC,. AS THE LOWEST
RESPONSIVE BIDDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,025.00 TO INCLUDE PHASE 1A
AND 1 B; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO APPROVE CHANGE
ORDERS NOT TO EXCEED 5% OF THE AWARDED CONTRACT, WHICH
WOULD RESULT IN A TOTAL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION BUDGET OF
$18,429.00; AND
3. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO IMPLEMENT PHASE 1B, IF
FURTHER STUDY DETERMINES NECESSARY; AND
4. APPROPRIATE AN ADDITIONAL $4,618.00 FROM THE GAS TAX FUND FOR
THE PROJECT.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jackie Mitchell, Council Member
SECONDER: Bill Hussey, Council Member
AYES: McNaboe, Robles, Mitchell, Wilson, Hussey
7. Report on Tree Inventory Conducted by Arbor Pro, Inc.
Administrative Management Intern Smith presented this item.
Council Member Wilson stated he noticed the justifications on the removal vs pruning
and was concerned with individuals pruning. He also wanted to know how this could be
remediated to not have individuals prune their trees.
Keith Henning, President of ArbroPro, Inc., stated that most City's do the maintenance
of the trees. He stated that cities had an ordinance in place that would fine a resident if
they trimmed or removed a city tree.
City Manager Duffey stated that the City did have an ordinance in place that stated the
tree was the responsibility of the property owner but they needed permission from the
City to cut it. The City would need to make sure to have a certified arborist cut the trees.
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The important part of this report was that it established the timeline for the pruning cycle
throughout the City and the cost of the trees.
Council Member Hussey stated that Edison came in and cut down the trees without
consulting the City. He would like to have everyone follow the City's ordinance including
utility companies.
RECEIVE AND FILE THE STAFF REPORT AND DIRECT STAFF TO BRING BACK
TO COUNCIL MODIFICATIONS ON THE TREE ORDINANCE
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Darcy McNaboe, Mayor
SECONDER: Doug Wilson, Council Member
AYES: McNaboe, Robles, Mitchell, Wilson, Hussey
8. Overview of the City of Grand Terrace California Public Employees Retirement System
(CaIPERS) Unfunded Accrued Liability
Finance Director Fortune presented the PowerPoint for this item.
Council Member Wilson stated his understanding of this broken system and his
disappointment with the social security system. He asked if there was a cap on this
r system for employees.
Finance Director Fortune answered no.
City Manager Duffey stated that a significant amount of the City's liability was at 2.7% at
55.
Mayor Pro Tern Robles stated that this started with Gray Davis. The City had to look at
their two classes.-of employees in the near future.
RECEIVk�-_AND_.FILE THE OVERVIEW OF THE CITY'S CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS) UNFUNDED ACCRUED LIABILITY
REPORT.
RESULT:'. `APP(,OVED [4 TO 0]
MOVER: � .Darcy McNaboe, Mayor
AYES: Darcy McNaboe, Sylvia Robles, Jackie Mitchell, Bill Hussey
ABSTAIN: Doug Wilson
H. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Duffey stated that the Budget Workshop scheduled for May 7, 2016 would
be rescheduled. He requested confirmation from Council on the remaining Budget
Workshop schedule. City Manager Duffey would have staff resend the Council the
Budget Workshop Schedule.
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RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor McNaboe recessed the Council into Closed Session at 8:05 p.m. to discuss the
two items as listed on the agenda.
I. CLOSED SESSION
9. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Pursuant To Government Code Section
54957(b) (1) Title: City Manager
10. Conference with Labor Negotiators - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: City Attorney Unrepresented Employee: City
Manager
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor McNaboe reconvened to Open Session at 8:56 p.m.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor McNaboe reported that the Council met in Closed Session to discuss the two
items as listed on the agenda. Direction was given to the City Attorney with no
reportable action.
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ADJOURN
Mayor McNaboe adjourned the meeting at 8:57 p.m.
The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 6:00
p.m.
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