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09/24/2019 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES • SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM Grand Terrace Civic Center. 22795 Barton Road CALL TO ORDER Mayor Darcy McNaboe convened the Regular Meeting of the City Council for Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Reverend Scott Ramsey of VNA Hospice & Palliative Care of Southern California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Doug Wilson. Attendee Name i _ Title _ Status Arrived Darcy McNaboe� Mayor - j Present Doug Wilson Mayor Pro Tern ; Present Sylvia Robles i Council Member Absent Bill Hussey--.---.-- I Council Member _ ! Present j Jeff Allen _ Council Member — _ __Present j G. Harold Duffeyi City Manager Present 1 Adrian Guerra City Attorney Present Debra Thomas City Clerk i Present ! Alan French Public Works Director Present Sandra Molina Planning & Development Services_Director Present Cynthia A. Fortune I Assistant City Manager — I Present 11 A. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Homeowner Landscape Recognition - Sergio & Jennifer Gutierrez B. REORDERING OF, ADDITIONS TO, OR REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE AGENDA G. Harold Duffey, City Manager added to the agenda, the introduction of new employees that have begun full time employment with the City of Grand Terrace: City of Grand Terrace Page 1 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council September 24, 2019 Joshua Monzon, Executive Assistant to the City Manager and City Council Shayna Jackson, Management Analyst— Finance Jorge Negrete, Maintenance Worker II Leila Holtzen, Senior Animal Control / Code Enforcement Officer C. CONSENT CALENDAR Agenda Item No. 5 was pulled by Council Member Jeff Allen for further discussion. RESULT:" APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER:. Doug:Wilson, Mayor,Pro Tem SECONDER: Jeff Allen, Council Member AYES: Darcy.McNaboe, Doug Wilson, Bill Hussey, Jeff Allen ABSENT: Sylvia Robles 1. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 2. Approval of Minutes— Regular Meeting — 09/10/2019 3. Attachment to Minutes - Regular Meeting - 09/10/2019 4. City Department Monthly Activity Report - August 2019 RECEIVE AND FILE. DISCUSSION - AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. Council Member Allen noted that a check in the amount of$28,632.00 was issued to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and asked for a breakdown of those charges. Cynthia Fortune, Assistant City Manager explained that the charges included the HOPE Program, fuel, maintenance, parts & labor and overtime hours. Mayor McNaboe asked if Check #76597 issued to the City of Loma Linda was for the purchase of two used vehicles. G. Harold Duffey, City Manager explained that the City only had three maintenance vehicles and needed additional vehicles to accommodate the City's four maintenance workers. Mayor McNaboe asked about Check #76615 issued to the City of Rancho Cucamonga for a Countywide Study and when will the City see the results of that study. Alan French, Director of Public Works stated that the City of Rancho Cucamonga is taking the lead on the Vehicle Miles Traveled Study with various other agencies in the City of Grand Terrace page 2 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council September 24, 2019 county participating and the City can utilize those recommendations for projects within the City as it relates to traffic mitigation. 5. Approval of Check Register No. 08312019 in the Amount of$2,093,897.10 APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NO. 08312019 IN THE AMOUNT $2,093,897.10 AS SUBMITTED, WHICH INCLUDES THE CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNT INDEX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER:. JeffAllen,'Council Member SECONDER: Darcy McNaboe, Mayor AYES: Darcy McNaboe, Doug Wilson, Bill Hussey, Jeff Allen- ABSENT: Sylvia Robles D. PUBLIC COMMENT Jeffrey McConnell, Grand Terrace expressed his concern with the global economy and the City's two months reserves. He would like the City to place additional funds into the City's reserves. He also expressed his concern regarding a property located in the west quadrant of the City where he believes a large trucking facility will be developed. Bobbie Forbes, Grand Terrace stated there is a dangerous condition located on the west side of the freeway on Barton Road where two lanes merge into one. She is requesting that arrows be painted on the roadway at that location. She also would like to know what procedures are in place to follow up on business licenses to ensure compliance. She also wanted to congratulate the local homeowners who were recognized for their landscape, but she would like to see a sign placed in the homeowner's yard. E. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Council Member Jeff Allen Council Member Jeff Allen welcomed the new employees. Council Member Allen attended the following: City of Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce Breakfast at Woody's League of California Cities Quarterly Division Meeting at the Ontario Convention Center o Unfunded Liabilities Issues - Creative Ways Cities are Dealing with the Issue City of Grand Terrace Page 3 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council September 24, 2019 Council Member Bill Hussey Council Member Bill Hussey traveled with a family member to Washington D.C. on an Honor Flight. He shared the process on how it works to participate in Honor Flight Inland Empire and asked if anyone has a family member who is a veteran, they should take the opportunity to fill out an application and submit it so that their loved one can take the flight. Council Member Sylvia Robles Absent. Mayor Pro Tern Doug Wilson Nothing to Report. Mayor Darcy McNaboe Mayor Darcy McNaboe attended the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority General Policy Committee meeting on September 11, 2019 and discussed the following: Award Freeway Service Patrol Tow Services Contracts o Steve's Towing - Beat No. 27 o Pomona Valley Towing - Beat No. 5 Award Contract for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project o Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. Caltrans Electronic Program Supplement Agreement o Adopt Resolution authorizing the Executive Director to execute Program Supplement Agreements in electronic format for specific state-funded projects. Private Transportation Provider Pilot Program o Award Contract to Lyft, Inc. Mayor McNaboe attended the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Metro Study Session on September 12, 2019 and discussed the following: Approve a Resolution Authorizing a Finding of Necessity for the Interstate 10 Corridor Contract 1 Project and the Procurement of Subcontractors Approve Operation and Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Toxic Substances Control for the Remediation of a Property located on the I- 215 Barton Road Interchange Project Authorize the Release of Request for Proposals for Preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates for the Interstate 15 Corridor Contract 1 Project Received an Update on the Riverside County Transportation Commission Coachella Valley-San Gorgonio Pass Rail Project Mayor McNaboe also attended the 50th Anniversary Celebration for El Chicano Newspaper City of Grand Terrace Page 4 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council September 24, 2019 F. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. An Ordinance Amending Title 6 (Animals) of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code by Repealing in Their Entirety Chapter 6.04 and Chapter 6.08 and Adopting a New Chapter 6.04 (Animal Control) and a New Chapter 6.08 (Animal Licensing and Vaccinations) Sandra Molina, Planning and Development Services Director gave the Power Point presentation for this item. PUBLIC COMMENT Debra L. Thomas, City Clerk summarized an email received from Jeremy Briggs, Grand Terrace requesting that the City Council consider allowing four dogs and four cats per household. Sean Tanaka, Grand Terrace does not support increasing the total dogs to four from two. He expressed his concern regarding lack of owner responsibility, ill-mannered dogs and barking. Bobbie Forbes, on behalf of Grand Terrace Resident Sandy Lewis does not support limiting the number of cats residents can own. Bobbie Forbes, Grand Terrace asked if animal chipping is still offered for $20.00 during dog licensing, she appreciates the timing of licensing to coincide with vaccinations, she would like to know if Animal Control picks up dead or injured animals after 5:00 p.m. and would like to know if large birds are considered exotic animals. Director Molina responded to Ms. Forbes as follows: Chipping is no longer offered Animal Control Officers are on call after hours responding to injured animals and safety issues. Dead animal pick up is the next day. Contact needs to be made through Sheriff's Dispatch. Ms. Molina will need to speak with Ms. Forbes after the meeting to obtain more specific information on the type of birds she is referring to as exotic. Council Member Hussey moved to introduce an Ordinance Amending Title 6 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code by Repealing in their Entirety Chapter 6.04 and Chapter 6.08 and Adopting a New Chapter 6.04 and 6.08 but to allow up to four dogs and four cats. Motion died for lack of a second. City of Grand Terrace Page 5 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council September 24, 2019 DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO READ THE TITLE OF THE ORDINANCE, WAIVE FURTHER READING, AND INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING IN THEIR ENTIRETY CHAPTER 6.04 AND CHAPTER 6.08 AND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 6.04 (ANIMAL CONTROL) AND A NEW CHAPTER 6.08 (ANIMAL LICENSING AND VACCINATIONS) RESULT:. APPROVED [3.TO 1] MOVER:_ Jeff Allen, Council Member SECONDER: Doug Wilson,.MayorPro Terri AYES: Darcy McNaboe, Doug Wilson, Jeff Allen NAYS: Bill Hussey ABSENT:. Sylvia Robles H. NEW BUSINESS 7. Discussion of a Potential Homeowner Landscape Recognition Program Sandra Molina, Planning and Development Services Director gave the Power Point presentation for this item. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jennifer & Sergio Gutierrez, Grand Terrace support a program to be put in place for residents to receive some type of incentive to improve their landscaping and they are pleased to see their property inspire others. G. Harold Duffey, City Manager will bring back various options and criteria for the City Council to choose from in order to establish a Homeowner Landscape Recognition Program. DETERMINE WHETHER THE CITY COUNCIL DESIRES TO ESTABLISH A HOMEOWNER LANDSCAPE RECOGNITION PROGRAM AND, IF SO, PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF AS TO HOW THE PROGRAM SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN 8. A Resolution of the City Council Declaring that an Emergency Exists that Requires Waiver of Formal Competitive Bidding Requirements for the Van Buren Culvert Replacement Project and Award Contract to MCC Pipeline in an Amount Not to Exceed $25,320 Alan French, Director of Public Works gave the Power Point presentation for this item. City of Grand Terrace Page 6 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council September 24, 2019 Adopt a RESOLUTION ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA FINDING THAT AN EMERGENCY EXISTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 20168, DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY DEMAND THE IMMEDIATE EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC MONEY TO SAFEGUARD LIFE, HEALTH, OR PROPERTY AND MAKING FINDINGS RELATED THERETO, AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO MCC PIPELINE, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,320.00 WITH RESPECT TO THE VAN BUREN CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT" RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jeff Allen,.Council Member SECONDER: Doug Wilson, Mayor.Pro Tem AYES: Darcy McNaboe, Doug Wilson, Bill Hussey, Jeff Allen ABSENT: Sylvia Robles 9. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the City's Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group to Receive Additional Real Estate Services in Relation to the Commerce Way Extension Project for an Additional $72,975.00 for a New Total Compensation of$122,975.00 Alan French, Director of Public Works gave the Power Point presentation for this item. APPROVE, AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE, AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CITY'S AGREEMENT WITH INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES FOR AN ADDITIONAL $72,975.00 FOR A NEW TOTAL COMPENSATION OF $122,975.00 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jeff Allen, Council Member SECONDER: Doug Wilson, Mayor Pro Tern AYES: Darcy McNaboe, Doug Wilson, Bill Hussey, Jeff Allen ABSENT: Sylvia Robles 10.Implementation of Stop the Bleed Program G. Harold Duffey, City Manager gave the Power Point and video presentation for this item. Captain Ryan Starling of San Bernardino County Fire stated that County Fire has been part of the Stop the Bleed campaign for about six years. County Fire offers services to educate communities on bleeding control. With this training, residents can help save lives until help arrives as a person can bleed out within three minutes. Council Member Allen would like to have Stop the Bleed kits located in all City public venues, provide training and education to all of Grand Terrace residents. Mayor McNaboe requested staff return with a proposed cost for Stop the Bleed kits and AD kits placed in all City buildings, reach out to the faith-based community to participate in training and education and how much staff time this process will take. City of Grand Terrace Page 7 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council September 24, 2019 DISCUSS THE MERITS OF IMPLEMENTING A STOP THE BLEED PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE AND PROVIDE DIRECTION RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN 11.Appointment of a Two-Member Ad-Hoc Committee to Discuss Colton Joint Unified School District and City of Grand Terrace Joint Use Agreement G. Harold Duffey, City Manager gave the Power Point presentation for this item. Mayor McNaboe asked Council Member Allen and Council Member Hussey to serve on the Two-Member Ad-Hoc Committee and each accepted the appointment. APPOINT A TWO-MEMBER AD-HOC COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS COLTON JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CITY OF GRAND TERRACE JOINT USE AGREEMENT RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Darcy McNaboe, Mayor SECONDER: Bill Hussey, Council Member AYES: Darcy McNaboe, Doug Wilson, Bill Hussey, Jeff Allen ABSENT:. Sylvia Robles I. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL - NONE J. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS G. Harold Duffey, City Manager announced the following events: October 5, 2019, 8:00am - 12:00pm - Community Clean Up Day October 9, 2019, 1:30pm - 7:30pm - American Red Cross and the City of Grand Terrace Blood Drive October 12, 19 & 26, 2019 - CERT Emergency Response Team Training Program K. CLOSED SESSION - NONE City of Grand Terrace Page 8 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council September 24, 2019 L. ADJOURN Mayor McNaboe adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council for September 24, 2019 at 7:58 p.m. The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. Any request to have an item placed on a future agenda must be made in writing and submitted to the City Clerk's Office and the request will be processed in accordance with Council Procedures. Darcy iv�aaoe, Mayor bebraT. Thomas, City_Clerk� `1 _ City of Grand Terrace Page 9