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04/08/2014 • stir`r R CITY OF GRAND TERRACE �eR"©T,Ea+r a CITY COUNCIL �J MINUTES • APRIL 8, 2014 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 Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency Invocation- Pastor Andy McRae Pledge of Allegiance-Council Member Sylvia Robles Attendee Name Title - .rStatus Arrived Walt Stanckiewitz ± Mayor. _.__._._. _..._ _.. .,_. Present Darcy McNaboe Council Member Present Jac ie Council Member S Ivia Rolb esll r Council Member - - -- ' Present i y Present '- - - - - Kenneth J. Henderson Interim,City Manager_ _ i Present i Richard.Adams City Attorney _ _ Present Emily Wong �^ f Interim Assistant City Manager ` _ ^ _ Present i — Sieve Elam i — -Finance Department_ Present _ Cynthia,Fortune : Finance Director Present I �— _� Sandra`Molina —_ ; Interim Community Development Director Present Barrie Owens Senior Code Enforcement Officer Present Shar Toler interim Secretary Present Lieutenant Donny Mahoney ; San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department_ j Present 1. ITEMS TO DELETE =NONE 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. JoAnn Johnson-Appreciation Plaque Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz presented JoAnn Johnson with an Appreciation plaque and roses in recognition of her many years of volunteerism in the community of Grand Terrace. Council Members lauded Ms. Johnson for her volunteering efforts and many contributions to the City. Also present was Jon Gaede, Representative of Assembly Member Cheryl Brown, who presented a Certificate of Appreciation from the 47th Assembly District office to JoAnn Johnson as well. B. Don Hough, Riverside Highland Water Company Don Hough, General Manager of the Riverside Highland Water Company, delivered an in-depth report on water usage in the Grand Terrace area and Riverside Highland's strategies for water use and conservation. Mr. Hough urged residents of Grand Terrace to become "Water Wise" as it relates to outdoor water use. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR Consent Calendar Items A, and B were approved unanimously. City of Grand Terrace Page 1 ' � Minutes Grand Terrace City Council April M, 2O14 \ ) RE A [UNANIMOUS] | — Jackie Mitchell, Council 'Member i SECONDER: Dar � ' - . | ! AYES: Wait Stan6kiewitz. Darcy McNaboe. Jackie Mitchell, Sylvia Robles A. Waive Full Reading of Full Ordinances onAgenda B. Approval cf Minutes—Regular Meeting—U3/25/2O14 C. Item Pulled from Consent Pulled from Consent for further discussion by Council Member Jackie Mitchell. 4' REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of Check Register No. U4-0D'2U14 Council Member Mitchell had questions regarding line items relating to the Lnndaoaping. Fertilizing and Pico Park surveillance system payments that were addressed by Sondra Molina, Interim Community Development Director. r----'-----------'----------'--'--------- -- -----'----------- --- -------, APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] SECONDER: Da cNab6e, Council Member VVa|t8t.anoWewitz. Darcy yNcNoboe.Jackie Mitchell, Sylvia Robles � > `—/ 5' PUBLIC COMMENT ~ NONE 6' COUNCIL REPORTS A. Council Member Jackie Mitchell Council Member Jackie Mitchell congratulated Stave Bills on the Grand Terrace Little League Opening Ceremonies she attended on April 5th, and announced that it was Volunteer Appreciation Week. Also, Council PWamb*ryNituhe|| would like membemoftha Emergency Operations Committee tu attend afuture City Council Meeting to provide a presentation on Earthquake Safety in light of the recent earthquakes felt throughout the region. Lastly, she announced the possible closure of Blue Mountain Beer company. B. Council Member Sylvia Robles Council Member Sylvia Robles provided n summary of items discussed at the City/County Conference she recently attended on behalf of the City of Grand Terrace. She requested from Staff on Agenda Item on Business License procedures. This request was echoed by Council Member Jackie Mitchell. Ken Henderson, Interim City yWenagor, informed the Council that it would receive an Agenda Item on Business License procedures ata future meeting of the City Council. C. Council Member Darcy yWnNaboe Council Member Darcy yWoNaboe spoke about her participation as a panelist on Education at the City/County Conference she attended representing the Qh/ of Grand Terrace. Also, she attended a breakfast for Women of Distinction hosted by Assembly Member, Cheryl Brown. She congratulated Sally yWoguino. Executive Director ofthe Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce, on receiving a "Woman of ~ . Distinction" award at the event. ( ) ' City of Grand Terrace Page Minutes Grand Terrace City Council April 8, 2014 \ D. Mayor Walt Stanckiewltz Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz thanked all of the volunteers responsible for the success of the Grand Terrace Little League Opening Ceremonies. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Agreements Between the City of Grand Terrace and County of San Bernardino for Participation and Implementation of the Community Development Block Grant Program Sandra Molina, Interim Community Development Director, presented the Staff Report regarding item. Council Member Darcy McNaboe asked if the rationale for going through San Bernardino County for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) administration was because the City could not qualify on its own. Both Ms. Molina and Ken Henderson, Interim City Manager, responded affirmatively to Council Member McNaboe's question, indicating the City could not qualify as an entitlement community and that it is more efficient to go through San Bernardino County for administration. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] j MOVER:. Jackie:Mitchell, Council Member SECONDER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member I AYES Walt Stanckiewitz,Darcy McNaboe,Jackie Mitchell, Sylvia Robles i B. Approval of an Agreement for Animal Control and Shelter Services with City of San Bernardino Barrie Owens, Senior Code Enforcement Officer, presented the Staff Report on this item. Sergeant Adam Affrunti, from the City of San Bernardino Police Department, was present to answer questions. Council Member Darcy McNaboe asked if the Animal Services contract provided for seven (7) days coverage per week as was the previous contract, and whether the contract had a provision for education. Ms. Owens responded in the affirmative, coverage is available 7 days per week and there is a provision to provide education. Also, Council Member McNaboe asked if Staff will continue to be responsible for processing dog licenses, and Ms. Owens responded that City Staff will no longer be processing dog licenses at the counter; however, residents will be able to process the licenses at the Animal Shelter and via mail. Council Member Jackie Mitchell asked for a description of the term "on-duty" as it relates to the contract, and Sergeant Affrunti responded by differentiating between "on-duty" and "off-duty" hours and use of personnel. Council Member Mitchell asked if there would be proactive enforcement, and if the educational component can provide for at least one (1) mandatory spade and neutering module. Sergeant Affrunti responded, indicating there would be quarterly educational components, including spay/neutering programs. Council Member Sylvia Robles made a statement regarding the numerous emails the City Council had received regarding the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter. She said that she was satisfied with the escape clause noted in the contract, and would like the ability to request a third-party review of the Animal Shelter should it be necessary. Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz congratulated Officers/Animal Shelter staff on their outstanding service at the Center. He asked how many cities the Animal Shelter supported, and Sergeant Affrunti said that they - support four (4) cities: Fontana, Colton, Loma Linda and San Bernardino. Also, Mayor Stanckiewitz City of Grand Terrace Page 3 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council April 8, 2014 �\ asked about the twenty-three percent (23%) increase over the previously contracted amount, and Sandra Molina, Interim Community Development Director, responded by describing the additional services in the new contract. Council Member Jackie Mitchell asked for clarification regarding the offset and third-party review requested by Council Member Sylvia Robles. The offset was explained in detail by Ms. Molina, and Council Member Robles clarified that her statement was not an immediate request but an acknowledgment that one could be requested in the future if necessary. Jeff Allen, Resident, asked about the travel inconvenience for the residents and whether license costs would increase as a result of the 23% increase in the contract amount. Barrie Owens, Senior Code Enforcement Officer, assured Mr. Allen that there have been no proposed rate increases for Grand Terrace residents, and licenses can be obtained via mail. Council Member Jackie Mitchell asked about cat licenses, and Sergeant Affrunti responded that cat licenses are optional in most cities. Council Member Darcy McNaboe asked why cat licenses were necessary, and Sergeant Affrunti explained. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member SECONDER: Jackie Mitchell, Council Member AYES: Walt Stanckiewitz, Darcy McNaboe, Jackie Mitchell, Sylvia Robles C. Grand Terrace Fitness Park Contract Amendments Sandra Molina, Interim Community Development Director, presented the Staff Report regarding the grant process for the City's Fitness Park. Council Member Jackie Mitchell asked for the expiration date of the grant. Ms. Molina explained that the grant expires in June 2015; however, the report is requesting a six (6) month extension for the proposed additional improvements. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: . Darcy McNaboe,:COUnclI Member SECONDER: Jackie Mitchell, Council Member I 'AYES: Walt Stanckiewitz,Darcy McNaboe, Jackie Mitchell, Sylvia Robles 10. CLOSED SESSION - NONE ADJOURN A. A Special Meeting of the Council to be held on Friday, April 11, 2014 at 9:00 A.M. for the purpose of a Visioning and Strategic Planning Workshop in the Community Room. B. The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 6:00 PM. City of Grand Terrace Page 4 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council April 8, 2014 Mayor of the City of Grand Terrace City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace City of Grand Terrace Page 5