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01/10/2012CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING — JANUARY 10, 2012 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 January 10, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Walt Stanckiewitz, Mayor Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern Darcy McNaboe, Councilmember Bernardo Sandoval, CounciImember Gene Hays, CounciImember Betsy M. Adams, City Manager Tracey Martinez, City Clerk Bernard Simon, Finance Director Joyce Powers, Community & Economic Development Director Richard Shields, Building & Safety Director Richard L. Adams II, City Attorney Sgt. Ed Finneran, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Lt. Steve Dorsey, 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 Pastor Pat Bower from Calvary, the Brook Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tern Lee Ann Garcia. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. Certificates of Appreciation — Various Members of the Community for Events in October & November, 2011 The following members of the Community were recognized for various community events in the months of October and November, 2011: Maria Fraser — Zumbathon "Parry in Pink" — October 23, 2011 Grand Terrace Woman's Club — Zumbathon "Parry in Pink" — October 23, 2011 Bowen -Hayes School of the Arts — Dancing for the Cure -- October 29, 2011 Low Brow Ink -- "Low Brow Pink" — October 23, 2011 Community Events Committee — Halloween Festival, October 31, 2011 Historical & Cultural Activities Committee — Annual Country Fair - November 5, 2011 and the Annual City Birthday Celebration Pot -Luck — December 13, 2011 Council Minutes 01/10/2012 Page 2 CONSENT CALENDAR CC-2012-01 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MCNABOE, CARRIED 5-0. to approve the following Consent Calendar Items with the removal of item 3F.: 3A. Approve Check Register No. 12-27-2011 & 01-10-2012 3B. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 3C. Approval of 12-13-2011 & 12-20-2011 Minutes 3D. Award Non -Exclusive Services Contract for the Publication of Legal Notices — City News Group, Inc. 3E. Corrected Treasurer's Report — September 30, 2011 3G. Emergency Operations Committee Member Appointments, Reinstatement and Vacate 3H. Historical & Cultural Activities Committee — Committee Member Appointment (Monteon) 31. Emergency Operations Committee Meeting Minutes of 10/04/2011 & 11 /01 /2011 3J. Notice of Completion for the Public Improvement Project on Barton Road, Michigan Street, and La Paix ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 3F. Crime Prevention Committee Member Appointments, Reinstatement and Vacate CC-2012-02 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SANDOVAL, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following: Vacate the term of Philomene Spisak as a Regular Member of the Crime Prevention Committee and appoint her as an alternate member with a term continuing to June 30, 2014. Reinstate Don Bennett as a Regular Member of the Crime Prevention Committee to fill his unexpired term continuing to June 30, 2014. Appoint Manuel Baltierra as a Regular Member of the Crime Prevention Committee to fill an unexpired term continuing to June 30, 2014. Appoint Robert J_ Kaplanek as a Regular Member of the Crime Prevention Committee to fill an unexpired term continuing to June 30, 2012. Council Minutes 01 /10/2012 Page 3 Appoint Philip H. Robb as a Regular Member of the Crime Prevention Committee to fill an unexpired term continuing to June 30, 2012. Direct Staff to send a letter to all of the individuals informing them of the action taken by the City Council. PUBLIC COMMENT R.A. "Barney" Barnett, reported that they have been fighting for a MetroIink Station in Highgrove for 10 years. SCAG is in the process of doing a 23 year plan and requested that the citizens of Grand Terrace write SCAG to promote this Highgrove Station because it will benefit the entire area and region. A copy of the plan is available at the Highgrove Library and other information is available on their website. Jeffrey McConnell, reported that the Lion's Club held their third sight clinic. They saw 322 people and most, if not all, received a pair of recycled prescription glasses. He reminded everyone that no longer need their old prescription glasses to donate them to the Lion's Club. Debra Hurst, reported that a CERT class will begin on February 6, 2012. Classes will be held at the Loma Linda Fire Station. Those interested should contact the Loma Linda Fire Department Emergency Operations Center and speak with Debra Harris. Mayor Pro Tern Lee Ann Garcia, stated that there is a possibility of having a teen CERT. Those interested should also contact Debra Harris. Mayor Pro Tern Garcia requested that the CERT flyer be placed on the website. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Gene Hays, reported that the Grand Terrace Community Youth Soccer All -Stars Girls 12U showed great effort and spirit in the tournament in Yucaipa. We should all be proud. Councilmember Darcy McNaboe, clarified that the Sheriffs Service Specialist Officer position was not cut, there is just a change in the types of services that is going to be provided by that individual. She participated in the Lion's Club Sight Clinic. It was a great service provided to the community. She attended the Grand Terrace Youth Basketball Opening Ceremonies and it was great to see the parents and volunteers coming together to make the event happen. Councilmember Bernardo Sandoval, recapped events that took place during 2011. He feels that it is always the motivation of the community to do what is best for the City, even though the view -points may be different. The people of the community Council Minutes 01/10/2012 Page 4 work hard to make Grand Terrace a special City. We have an amazing City and it has been a privledge to be a Councilman for the City. 0 Mayor Pro Tern Lee Ann Garcia, agreed with Councilmember Sandoval. She is optimistic about the future of Grand Terrace because of all of the support from the community. She thanked the Sheriffs Department for catching the individual who robbed Roses' Nails. She reported that Burt's Jewelry moved his location next to Mr. TV Video. She attended the Grand Terrace Youth Basketball Club, which was an outstanding event. They were very organized and did a great job. She feels if we all have the right perspective and attitude as we move forward we can accomplish anything. She looks forward to creating a game plan with the dissolution of Redevelopment with the community. Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz, stated that he is going to try and do a Sacramento update on what his interpretation is of what Governor Brown puts out to the public. ERAF and SERAF were ploys by Sacramento to rob money from our Redevelopment Agency starting two years ago. They got away with both of them and they were done in the name of education. He read a quote from the documents about the SERAF payments that were taken from City Redevelopment Agencies and "given to school districts". "The funds distributed to schools or County offices of education from SERAF must be used to serve pupils living in the project area or in housing supported by redevelopment funds. It is unclear how an agency is supposed to determine how many students are in housing supported by redevelopment funds. The total amount of SERAF funds received by a school district is deemed to be local property taxes and will reduce dollar for dollar the states proposition 98 obligation to school districts." They basically took from Grand Terrace, gave to Colton Joint Unified School District and then took from Colton Joint Unified School District Proposition 98 funds. So Colton Joint Unified School District netted nothing. He feels that is what is going to happen with the abolishment of Redevelopment and the billion dollars that Governor Brown is talking about that is going to go to Public Education. He reported that the wood was delivered for the gymnasium of the new high school in Grand Terrace. He announced that the Second Annual Mayor's Charity Ball for Breast Cancer Research will be held on Saturday, April 14th at the Hilton in San Bernardino. He suggested tabling the City Manager Evaluation until a later time. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6A. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California Repealing in their Entirety Ordinance No. 221 and Chapter 5.80 of the Municipal Code and Adopting an Ordinance Establishing a New Chapter 5.80 (Non -Owner Occupied/Rental Property Program) of Title 5 of the Municipal Code 0 Joyce Powers, Community and Economic Development Director, gave a brief Council Minutes 01/10/2012 Page 5 overview of the proposed Ordinance. Councilmember Hays recused himself from this item. Mayor Stanckiewitz opened the Public Hearing for discussion. Tom Lanza, is opposed to the Ordinance and would like the program to be terminated. Jeff McConnell, is opposed to the Ordinance and feels the program should be suspended or ended. Philip Tardibuono, is opposed to the Ordinance and feels that the program should be discontinued. Kathy Tardibuono, is opposed to the Ordinance as it is written and feels that the program should be eliminated. Mayor Stanckiewitz closed the Public Hearing. CC-2012-03 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SANDOVAL, SECOND BY 0 COUNCILMEMBER MCNABOE, CARRIED 4-0-0-0 (COUNCILMEMBER HAYS RECUSED HIMSELF), to approve the following: Repeal existing Ordinance 221 and Municipal Code Chapter 5.80 establishing the "Nonowner Occupied/Rental Property Program" in their entirety. Conduct a public hearing to introduce an Ordinance establishing a new Chapter 5.80, "Nonowner Occupied/Rental Property Program" and read by title only. Schedule adoption of the new Chapter 5.80 for January 24, 2012 and waive further reading. Designate the Community and Economic Development Director or her designee to prepare a summary of the Ordinance pursuant to Government Code 36933(c)(1). 6B. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, County of San Bernardino, State of California Adding Section 18.10.090 Planned Residential Development to Chapter 18.10 of Title 18 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code Sandra Molina, Senior Planner, presented the proposed Ordinance. Council Minutes 01/10/2012 Page 6 Mayor Stanckiewitz opened the Public Hearing for discussion. Doug Wilson, indicated that he instigated this Ordinance. He feels that there needs to be some changes with the Ordinance presented to the City Council and requested that the Council send it back to the Planning Commission to be re- worked. Matthew Addington, stated that he is in favor of the Ordinance and feels that it could be a benefit to the community, however, it needs some tweaking. He would like the Council to consider this ordinance as it moves forward. _Daryl Moore, is in support of the proposed Ordinance. He presented the Council with eight recommendations that he would like to be changed and/or included in the Ordinance. Jeffrey McConnel, is in support of the Ordinance. He feels that the adoption of the Ordinance will stimulate development and businesses within the community. Mayor Stanckiewitz closed the Public Hearing. CC-2012-04 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MCNABOE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following: Conduct a public hearing on the proposed Ordinance to add Section 18.10.090 Planned Residential Development to Chapter 18.10 of Title 18 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code, read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Zoning Code Amendment 11-02; and Designate the Community and Economic Development Director or her designed to prepare a summary of the Ordinance for publishing by the City Clerk pursuant to Government Code 36933 (c)(1). UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7A. Review of Preliminary Design for the New Active Park on Grand Terrace Road Greg Meeks, Albert A. Webb Associates, gave a presentation on the preliminary design for the new active park on Grand Terrace Road. This is a review item for the City Council. The following comments were made by the public: Janise Llewellyn, expressed her concern with the lack of privacy with the installation of a chain link fence around the perimeter of the park. She would like to see a block Council Minutes 01 /10/2012 Page 7 wall built instead. Robert Macias/Jose Oliver, indicated that he did not participate in prior meetings with regards to this park because he recently purchased the property. He is concerned with safety issues with the design of the proposed park. He feels that there is inadequate lighting and a lack of privacy for the surrounding homeowners. He is also concerned that there may be a rodent problem with the suggested plants on the chain link fence. He would like to see a block wall built instead of a chain link fence. Staff will look at alternatives and costs involved with the items that were brought up this evening. NEW BUSINESS 8A. Resolution — Display of National Motto "In God We Trust" CC-2012-05 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MCNABOE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve a Resolution supporting the display of the National Motto "in God We Trust" in the Grand Terrace Council Chambers in a prominent location above the seal. 8B. Resolution — Consider Whether the City Wishes to Serve as the Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency Pursuant to Health & Safety Code Section 34173 CC-2012-06 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MCNABOE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HAYS, CARRIED 5-0, to approve a Resolution electing to have the City of Grand Terrace serve as the Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Grand Terrace pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 34173 and electing to have the City of Grand Terrace retain the Housing Assets and Housing functions previously performed by the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Grand Terrace pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 34176 8C. Fiscal Impact to the General Fund of the California Supreme Court's Decision in the California Redevelopment Association v. Matosantos Case Betsy Adams, City Manager, indicated that on December 29, 2011 the Court upheld ABX126 and invalidated ABX127 thereby eliminating redevelopment agencies and the voluntary option to pay and continue redevelopment. She reported the potential Fiscal Impact to the General Fund of the City. Mayor Pro Tern Lee Ann Garcia, questioned if the City will be able to use the bond Council Minutes 01/10/2012 Page 8 proceeds. City Manager Adams, responded that it is not clear at this point. Staff is waiting for legal review. Councilman Bernardo Sandoval, feels that unless the City does something to create revenue the residents will see significant cuts in services. Councilman Gene Hays, stated that residents need to be aware that some of the basic services will be cut out as a matter of necessity. Councilwoman Darcy McNaboe, is positive about the future of Grand Terrace with an increase in property taxes and sales tax revenue. She feels that the City is moving in the right direction. Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, feels that the residents need to be kept informed. She also feels that the community will come together and get through this tough economic time. She requested the updates on the Redevelopment issues be placed on the website. Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz, feels that the City does need to do something to raise revenue. He is not in favor of using one time monies to get through the next fiscal year. Sylvia Robles, feels that we should let this play out and be positive through the process; we have time on our side_ Jeffrey McConnell, feels that there are many things the City can do to survive this tough economic time_ He feels that we need to look outside of the box and be creative in ways to generate revenue_ He feels that slashing the budget and increasing taxes is not the answer. There was no action taken by the City Council_ This is a receive and file item only. CLOSED SESSION - None Mayor Stanckiewitz adjourned the meeting at 10.28 p.m., until the next City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 6.-00 p-m. .") tu - �-L t , n � :�) - t 'U &A I I -.._. CITY CLER f t e City of Gra Terrace MAYOR of the City of Grand Terrace