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07/26/2011z CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - JULY 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 July 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 Lt. Steve Dorsey, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department ABSENT: Rick McClintock, San Bernardino County Fire Department The City Council meeting was opened at 6:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by GTHS Principal, Angela Dischinger. ITEMS TO DELETE 2B. Special Presentation - Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2A. GTHS Principal, Angela Dischinger - Presentation on New High School Angela Dischinger, GTHS Principal, gave a presentation with a general overview of facilities and activities planned for Grand Terrace High School. She reported that the school is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2012. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-2011-60 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SANDOVAL, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following Consent Calendar Items with the removal of 3E and 3F: Council Minutes O 26/20I 1 Page ? 3A. Approve Check Register No. 07-26-2011 3B. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 3C. Approval of 07-12-2011 Minutes 3D. Update on Implementation of Accumulation Program for Part-time and Limited -term Employees (APPLE) Plan ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 3E. Remote Deposit Service Amendment - Bank of America It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to bring this item back with written internal control procedures. 3F. Direction to Staff to Sell Cellular Site Leases at Richard Rollins Park and Grand Terrace Fire Station #23 Council Member McNaboe, indicated that the decision by Council to accept the offer by Unison Site Management was based on the information presented at the Council meeting and felt that this item should be reconsidered. Matt Wirz, Management Analyst, indicated that the discrepancy is due to transposition of numbers. CC-2011-61 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SANDOVAL, CARRIED 5-0, to move forward with the agreement with Unison Site Management as agreed to at the July 14, 2011 City Council meeting in the amount of $365,897; if anything in the agreement changes it shall be brought back to the City Council for a full review. PUBLIC COMMENT R.A. `Barney" Barnett, reported that yesterday the RCTC adopted the EIR to build a Metrolink station at Marlboro by doing so they will not use any existing trains that go through Grand Terrace or Highgrove. The construction date could be held up in the court system because of litigation. He felt that there is still hope for the station indicating that the SCAG Regional Transportation Plan is being discussed and the Highgrove station is still a part of that plan. Jeffrey McConnell, announced that the Lion's Club Free Eyesight Clinic is on Saturday at the Community Center from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It is first come first served and they are expecting over 500 people to participate. Eyeglasses will be provided to those in need. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Minutes 07 26- 2011 Page 3 Councilmember Bernardo Sandoval, stated that the football stadium and tennis courts at GTHS were not going to be built until the new CJUSD Board Members came on and Grand Terrace got involved. Expressed concern that the Senior Center is not able to put up a flag pole because CBH is not giving approval. Expressed his sadness at the passing of David Zamora, Mayor of Colton. He felt that Mayor Zamora was working to build a better relationship with Grand Terrace and the other Colton City Council members are also willing to work with Grand Terrace. He requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of David Zamora. Councilmember Gene Hays, expressed appreciation for the top revenue producing small businesses in Grand Terrace. Councilmember Darcy McNaboe, CJUSD has announced the rehire of 72 employees that were laid off in May. Senator Bob Dutton recognizes small businesses in his district and this year Burt's Jewelry and Repair of Grand Terrace has made the list. She has received feedback from residents that everyone in the Council Chambers needs to be sure to speak into the microphones so they can be heard. Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Lee Ann Garcia, congratulated Burt's Jewelry and Repair for the award by Senator Dutton. She expressed her excitement about the High School opening in Grand Terrace next year. The new Stater Brothers will have expanded services. Mark your calendars for the opening on August 24". Staff is working on sustainability and hopefully we can get recognition for our work with the Stater Brothers project. Petta Park on Grand Terrace Road is beautiful, she thanked the staff for keeping the parks so well maintained. Little League opening is coming up. Pete Parsons does wonderful work on Radio am1640. It is our own radio station with public service announcements. The coverage on the passing of David Zamora was good. She thanked former Council Member Jim Miller for his work in recognizing David Zamora. She reported that the Sheriff s Department is doing a good j ob on their special projects in town. Assemblyman Mike Morrell is hosting a business and economic meeting on August 4" in the City of Highland. Mayor Stanckiewitz, reported that there is a new business in Grand Terrace called Computer Clinic and encouraged everyone to use the local businesses. Wilden Pump is hosting a Blood Drive and bone marrow screening on Friday. He visited the Ronald Reagan memorial library and it is interesting to see how little political issues have changed. He encouraged everyone to pay attention and make changes in Washington. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6A. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace Adopting Residential and Commercial Solid Waste Recycling Rates Council Minutes 07.26/2011 Page 4 Matt Wirz, Management Analyst, indicated that Burrtec Waste Industries is requesting an adjustment in the residential and commercial service component that is based on the percentage change in the annual Consumer Price Index. Additionally, Burrtec is requesting a pass through of the adjusted increases in disposal and processing fees. Mayor Stanckiewitz opened the Public Hearing. Jeffrey McConnell, indicated that he has an issue with Burrtec forcing him to have two accounts because of a guest house. Mike Arreguin, Burrtec, indicated that he will work with staff and residents to resolve issues that need to be addressed. Mayor Stanckiewitz closed the Public Hearing and brought discussion back to Council. Council Member Sandoval, requested a rate comparison study. CC-2011-62 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HAYS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SANDOVAL, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution setting forth residential and commercial solid waste and recycling rates. 6B. Barton Plaza Commercial Project An Ordinance of the City Council Adopting Zone Change 11-01 to Amend the Zoning Map by Re -Zoning 0.75 Acres located on the West Side of Mt. Vernon Avenue and Approximately 400 Feet North of Barton Road from Administrative Professional to BRSP - Village Commercial An Ordinance of the City Council Adopting Specific Plan Amendment 11-01 to Incorporate 0.75 Acres located on the West Side of Mt. Vernon Avenue and Approximately 400 Feet North of Barton Road into the Barton Road Specific Plan Mayor Stanckiewitz opened the Public Hearing. Jeffrey McConnell, suggested using mixed use zoning throughout the community to prevent vacancies and promote development. Mayor Stanckiewitz closed the Public Hearing and returned discussion to the Council. CC-2011-63 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HAYS, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Tentative Parcel Map 11-01 and General Plan Amendment I 1-01, and move to second reading an ordinance to adopt Zone Change Council Minutes 07f26,2011 Page 5 11-01 and Specific Plan Amendment 11-01. 6C. An Ordinance of the City Council Electing to Comply with and Participate in the Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program Contained in Part 1.9 of Division 24 of the California Health and Safety Code City Manager Betsy Adams, reported that changes have been made to the Ordinance originally presented to the City Council on July 12" and indicated that this is the first reading of this ordinance. She pointed out that the recommendation includes Ianguage that gives the City Manager authority to take action to implement this Ordinance. This is because the deadlines are tight. She would advise Council on any actions taken. Mark Huebsch, Special Counsel, indicated that the changes are being recommended to achieve more protection for the City. Mayor Stanckiewitz opened the Public Hearing, there being none, he returned discussion to the Council. Council requested regular updates on CRA developments. CC-2011-64 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MC NABOE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER SANDOVAL, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the first reading of an Ordinance Electing to Comply with and Participate in the Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program Contained in Part 1.9 of Division 24 of the California Health and Safety Code. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7A. Second Reading - An Ordinance of the City Council Amending Title 18, Chapter 18.80 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code by Amending in its Entirety Section 18.80.130 Political Signs and Adopting a New Section 18.80.130 Political Signs CC-2011-65 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HAYS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MC NABOE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt an ordinance of the City Council Amending Title 18, Chapter 18.80 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code by Amending in its entirety Section 18.80.130 Political Signs and Adopting a New Section 18.80.130 Political Signs NEW BUSINESS 8A. Community Redevelopment Agency 5-year Cash Flow Analysis Council Minutes 07+26i2011 Page 6 Alexa Smittle, Rosenow Spevacek Group Inc. (RSG), presented a 5-year cash flow model for the Agency to illustrate the impacts of funding the remittance payments required by Assembly Bill X 1 27 through tax increment. The model was created to identify year-end cash available to make the remittance payments after funding existing obligations, based on a conservative forecast ofprojected tax increment and other revenues. 8B. Professional Services Agreement with Rosenow Spevacek Group, Inc. For Community Redevelopment Agency Fiscal Services Required by the City of Grand Terrace City Manager Betsy Adams, indicated that this agreement includes preparing updated Agency cash flows and presentation, prepare amended 2008-09 State Controller's Report, CJUSD Pass Through Payments, Statutory Pass Through payments, analyzing and assembling the Appeal regarding the remittance payment and other services as directed by staff. CC-2011-66 MOTION BY MAYOR STANCKIEWITZ, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MC NABOE, CARRIED 4-1(COUNCILMEMBER HAYS VOTED NO), to approve the Professional Services Agreement, appropriate $14,560 from the General Fund for the services, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and to seek reimbursement from the Agency for these services when Agency activities are no longer suspended. 0 8C. Protest Hearing for Placement of Special Assessment Liens for Delinquent Refuse Accounts Matt Wirz, Management Analyst, reported that a notice was mailed to all property owners who have delinquent refuse accounts and given an opportunity to pay their accounts. Mary Cozort, indicated that she no longer owns the property listed in the report. Marvene Zinni, requested that the Council forgive the amount due on her property due to personal difficulties. Jeffrey McConnell, asked if there is an appeal process. Ms. Laesser, stated that she is happy with the service by Burrtec but suggested that they improve their billing systems explaining a billing error that she had to deal with. Mike Arreguin, Burrtec, stated that he will work with the residents who have concerns. CC-2011-67 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HAYS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MC NABOE, CARRIED 4-1(COUNCILMEMBER SANDOVAL VOTED NO), to Council Minutes 0712612011 Page 7 adopt a Resolution confirming delinquent charges for solid waste collection and authorize special assessments against the parcels listed. 8D. Seventeenth Amendment to Law Enforcement Services Contract No. 94-797 with the County of San Bernardino and Update on Local Government Vehicle License Fee Funds, SEBA membership Vote and Corresponding Impacts to Half Funded Patrol Deputy Position It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to bring this item back with more information on Sheriff's Deputy staffing levels and crime statistics. CLOSED SESSION 9A. Labor Negotiations Pursuant to GC 54957.6 Mayor Stanckiewitz announced that the Council met in Closed Session for Labor Negotiations Pursuant to GC 54957.6 and there was no reportable action taken. Mayor Stanckiewitz adjourned the meeting in memory of David Zamora, Mayor of the City of Colton, at 10:36 p.m., until the next City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. MAYOR of the City of Grand Terrace 11 CITY CLE of the City of Gran errace