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04/26/2011CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 26, 2011 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace was called to order in the Council Chambers, Grand Terrace Civic Center, 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California, on April 26, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Walt Stanckiewitz, Mayor Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern Darcy McNaboe, Councilmember Bernardo Sandoval, Councilmember Gene Hays, Councilmember Betsy M. Adams, City Manager Brenda Mesa, City Clerk Bernard Simon, Finance Director Joyce Powers, Community & Economic Development Director Richard Shields, Building & Safety Director John Harper, City Attorney Sgt. Ed Finneran, San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department Rick McClintock, San Bernardino County Fire Department ABSENT: None The City Council meeting was opened at 6:00 p.m. with an Invocation by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Ann Garcia, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Gene Hays. ITEMS TO DELETE - None SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. Proclamation - Blue Ribbon Week - May 9-15, 2011 Mayor Pro Tern Lee Ann Garcia, read a Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 9-15, 2011 as Blue Ribbon Week in the City of Grand Terrace, recognizing and supporting all peace officers and law enforcement agencies and presented it to Lt. Jamsen. B. Proclamation - Volunteer Month - April 2011 Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz, read a Proclamation proclaiming the month of April as Volunteer Month is the City of Grand Terrace to promote the sprit of volunteerism and be aware of the important contributions made by those who volunteer to serve our community. Mayor Stanckiewtiz announced that the Volunteer Organizations that make a difference in Council Minutes 04-:26; 2011 Page 2 the City are going to be recognized this evening at the Council Meeting. He introduced John Van Winkle a representative for Assemblyman Mike Morrel that will be presenting certificates on his behalf Mayor Stanckiewtiz announced all of the Volunteer Organizations and presented them with certificates. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-2011-30 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MCNABOE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following Consent Calendar Items with the removal of item 3F.: 3A. Approve Check Register No. 04/26/2011 3B. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 3C. Approval of Minutes of 04/12/2011 3D. Acceptance of Dedication from SDG Investments, LLC. 3E. Acceptance of Dedication of Right-of-way from Colton Joint Unified School District, (CJUSD) 3G. Set FY 2011-12 Budget Workshop 3H. Community Emergency Response Team Minutes of 03-01-2011 ITEM REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA 3F. Letter of Support for AB 66 (Chesbro) Vehicle License Fees It was the consensus of the Council not to support this item. PUBLIC COMMENT Bill Hussey, 22780 Lark Street, indicated that he supports the re -hire of Coach Bray as the Head Football Coach for Colton High School. He stated that Coach Bray is known as a classified employee. He is head of security for the Colton Joint Unified School District. According to the Rialto Rule, that was established in hiring non -certified teachers in high school sports, it states that a classified employee has to re -apply every year and he was aware ofthat. When Coach Bray applied again this year he was the only one that applied. The jab remained open for 10 days, which is required by law, and at the end of the 10 days the School Board decided to not hire him and post the job outside of the district. Coach Bray has brought many accomplishments to the Football team this past season. He has over 25 years of experience with the district, numerous parent support and strong community support from Colton and Grand Terrace. He feels that Grand Terrace is affected by this decision as well as the players. He teaches the players to be good football players as well as leaders on and Council Minutes 04l26.;2011 Page 3 off the field. He feels that there will be a great loss if the Coach is not rehired. Not many parents know what is going on with the School District and the budget crisis that they are in and the effects that it will have on the students. He stated that coaches don't make that much money and that Coach Bray puts the money back into the students. He indicated that he is a spokesperson and that he is passing around a support petition and that there is a School Board Meeting on May 5, 2011 and urged the Council and community to attend. He stated that they will be taking a public vote at that meeting. Denis Kidd, 22874 Pico Street, invited everyone to Highgrove Day. It will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be a pancake breakfast from 7:00 a.m. to noon that is sponsored by the FSA. There will be a hot rod and classic car show at the Norton Younglove Community Center and Park in Higrove, 459 Center Street. This event will be a salute to the Military. The Riverside Concert Band will be there from 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon playing patriotic music. There will be a fly -over. There will be military vehicles on display and a kids zone as well as vendors and many other activities going on. Bobbie Forbes, 11850 Burns Avenue, reminded the community that Citizens on Patrol will check their homes while they are on vacation for free. She stated that there was a task force brought in to work with Loma Linda and Grand Terrace and questioned what it was for. She feels that there is an increase in crime in the community. She has discovered crimemapping.com and encouraged people to check it out. She appreciated the compost pile. She requested that contractors doing work for upcoming City jobs use only U.S. Citizens. Nick Calero, representing Neil Derry, invited the Council and members of the community to a Town Hall Meeting on May 51" at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Meeting room. The Supervisor will be available to answer any questions that people may have. Don Mang_es, 22638 De Soto Street, stated that he has lived in Grand Terrace long before its incorporation. He stated that his wife works in the postal area at Smart Time Liquor in Grand Terrace. She has worked there for over 9 years. He stated that she and another employee were sexually assaulted by her employer and has caused her to retire. He is very upset by this incident. Jeffrey McConnell, 21358 Walnut Avenue, indicated that a recent contract was awarded to a contractor to do the landscaping project on Grand Terrace Road. All of the workers appeared to be of questionable residence of the U.S. He expressed concern with potential transit workers working his residential area and that all future bids have this be a requirement in the bid process and enforced. Rita Schwark, 21952 Grand Terrace Road, expressed her concern with the upcoming park project and requested that only U.S. residents be allowed to perform the work and that it be enforced. Council Minutes 04/26/2011 Page 4 Community and Economic Development Director Joyce Powers, stated that she and the Director of Building and Safety/Public Works Director Richard Shields take responsibility for the prevailing wage monitoring that goes with those projects and it does include documentation with social security numbers and the wages the employees are being paid. Staff is also required to do unexpected interviews of the employees. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Bernardo Sandoval, indicated that he is accustom to being able to have crime statistics. He would like to not only see what occurs during the month but would also like to see a baseline of year after year and specific occurrences of particular crimes which will give them the ability to understand them fully. He stated that he strongly supports Coach Bray. He feels that this issue is not only a Colton District issue, it's a community issue and feels that the City needs to come out and show support for Coach Bray. He stated that in the future he would like all Iegal agreements to be included in the packet and if that is not possible that it be clearly identified and explained to as why it isn't. Councilmember Gene Hays, acknowledged the Grand Terrace Chargers, Junior All American Football and Cheer organization and the importance of having that organization in town. Grand Terrace High School will have a football team. When you look at some of the power house schools, the players perform well because they started younger in the community in the youth leagues. The Grand Terrace Chargers would be that type if situation so that when these kids go to the high school they can compete with some of the power house high schools. He feels that this organization needs to be supported. Councilmember Darcy McNaboe, reported that she was given a tour of the Grand Terrace High School and it is really taking shape. She found out that at the last School Board Meeting they approved the second phase and will be building their football stadium and the swimming pool. First week of May is when the RFP's will go out. They are on schedule for the opening in Fall of 2012. Stated that she attended the Solid Waste Advisory Task Force representing Grand Terrace. She indicated that this is a San Bernardino County Advisory Board that has responsibilities to carry out that are mandated by the State. One of the things that they focus on is the diversion of solid waste from the landfills into ways of recycling. The Burrtec Waste Facility that is in Aqua Mansa is one of the facilities that takes a lot of waste that comes out of collections and they are recycling at least 80% of what is brought in there. This task force looks at ways of reducing the solid waste that is produced in the County. One of the next goals they are looking at helping the County to accomplish by July 1, 2012 is for all commercial businesses to have recycling programs in place, which would include multi -family dwellings with over 5 occupants. Burrtec takes a lot of the waste that they pick up and they send it through the recycling center even if it's not in a recycle container. She congratulated the Women of Distinction. Mike Morrel has carried on the tradition for the 63' district. The women being recognized for Grand Terrace this year are Council Minutes 04:'26;'2011 Pale 5 Pat Nix and Sally McGuire. They will be honored at the annual lincheon. She announced that it is Virginia Harford's 81" Birthday and wished her a Happy Birthday. Mayor Pro Tern Lee Ann Garcia, reminded everyone that the art show will be held on Sunday in the Community Meeting room from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. It is a wonderful event and encouraged everyone to attend. She encouraged everyone to attend the Town Hall Meeting that will be held. She complimented the Chamber of Commerce on their last luncheon that was held. She reported that she attended the Grand Opening of the JC Glass Company. They also went to Mike's Fitness as well as Tim's Mobile Service. She complimented the staff on bringing forward the weed abatement process. She reported that a summer swim program will be held this year from June 20 - July 28 at Terrace Hills Middle School. This program will be handled through the YMCA. Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz, announced that March 30' was declared Welcome Home Vietnam Veteran's Day. He attended the Easter Service at Azure Hills Church. It was conducted by members of the church volunteers. In his 60 plus years of life, he has never experienced a story so well done and so emotional and wanted to give kuddos to them for a job well done. The City received their Q4 Sales Tax Update and it shows that we aren't sinking anymore. The sales tax revenue has stabilized. On May 121h at 3:30 p.m. Supervisor Derry will be doing a ribbon cutting on the new Senior Center kitchen. On May7th, the tale of Snow White will be held at the University of Redlands put on by the Bowen Hayes School of Dance. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS 8A. Public Convenience of Necessity for Issuance of an Off site Beer and Wine License for Stater Bros. Market CC-2011-31 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MCNABOE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HAYS, CARRIED 5-0, to issue a Public Convenience or Necessity letter to the ABC in support of an Off -Sale Beer and Wine License for Stater Bros. Markets. 8B. Review of the City's Sign Ordinance Affecting Political Signs CC-2011-32 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MCNABOE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SANDOVAL, CARRIED 5-0 , to direct staff to proceed with an amendment to the Grand Terrace Municipal Code Section 18.80.160 regulating Council Minutes 04/26/2011 Page 6 political signs. 8C. Review Option of Selling Cellular Site Leases at the Following Locations: Richard Rollins Park and Grand Terrace Fire Station #23 CC-2011-33 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SANDOVAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to continue to market City owned cellular site leases located at Richard Rollins Park and Grand Terrace Fire Station #23, and submit all offers for review by the City Council. 8D. Implementation of Accumulation Program for Part -Time and Limited Service Employees (APPLE) Plan CC-2011-34 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HAYS, SECOND BY VICE-CHAIRMAN GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution adopting the APPLE Plan to provide retirement benefits to part-time and temporary employees of the City in lieu of coverage under Social Security and authorize the City Manager to sign documents necessary to implement the Apple Plan. 8E. Omnitrans College Free Pass Pilot Program CC-2011-35 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HAYS, SECOND BY VICE-CHAIRMAN GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to enter into an agreement with Omnitrans for one-year participation to assist with a College Free Pass pilot program for Grand Terrace College Students attending California State University San Bernardino, Chaffey College, Crafton Hills College and San Bernardino Valley College in the amount of $5,775.00. CLOSED SESSION 9A. City Attorney Contract GC54957(b)1 Mayor Stanckiewitz announced that the Council met in Closed Session to discuss the City Attorney Contract per GC54957(b)1 and Council directed Staff to develop a Request For Proposal for City Attorney Candidates. Mayor Stanckiewitz adjourned the meeting at 9:08 p.m., until the next City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. Z±Z�1.0 CITY CLERK of the City of Grand Terrace Council Minutes 04/26/2011 Page 7 MAYOR of the City of Grand Terrace