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05/22/20120 Council Chambers CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES • MAY 22, 2012 Regular Meeting Grand Terrace Civic Center. 22795 Barton Road BUDGET WORKSHOP AT 4:00 P.M. Convene the City Council Budget Workshop Roll Call Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz Mayor Pro Tern Lee Ann Garcia Councilwoman Darcy McNaboe Councilman Bernardo Sandoval Councilman Gene Hays City Manager, Betsy Adams Bernie Simon, Finance Director Joyce Powers, Community and Economic Development Director Richard Shields, Director of Building & Safety/Public Works Tracey Martinez, City Clerk Cathy Varela, Director of Child Care Services Richard Adams, City Attorney 2, Public Comment None 3, Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2012-13 City Manager Betsy Adams gave and overview of the Preliminary Budget for FY 2012-13. 6:00 PM It was the consensus of the Council to Budget under non -departmental for professional services in the amount of $31.000.00 for a User Tax and Tax Revenue Analysis and Resident Survey and an Appraisal of the Child Care Operation and Real Property. Adjourn Budget Workshop Mayor Stanckiewitz adjourned the Budget Workshop at 5:25 p.m. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING AT 6:00 P.M. Convene City Council and City Council as the Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency Invocation - Pastor Andy McRae, Azure Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pledge of Allegiance - Councilmember Darcy McNaboe led the Pledge of Allegiance Attendee Name Title Status I Arrived Stanckiewitz Mayor Present _Walt Lee Ann Garcia Mayor Pro Tern Present Darcy McNaboe Councilwoman Present Bernardo Sandoval I Councilman Present City of Grand Terrace Page 1 Updated 61712012 1:07 PM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council May 22, 2012 Gene Hays Councilman Present Betsy Adams Bernie Simon City Manager Finance Director Present Present Joyce Powers Community and Economic Development Director Present Richard Shields Director of Building & Safety/Public Works Present Present Present Tracey Martinez City -Clerk Richard Adams City Attorney Manny Gonzales Rick McCHntcock San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department Present San Bernardino County Fire Department Present ITEMS TO DELETE SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Riverside Highland Water Company - Poster Contest Winners, Grand Terrace Elementary School Don Hough, Riverside Highland Water Company introduced the Principal from Grand Terrace Elementary School. Mrs. Coello. who introduced all of the winners of the Poster Contest. State of California 63rd Assembly District Woman of Distinction Recognition This item will be moved to the June 12, 2012 City Council Meeting. C, Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month (April & May) Sally McGuire, Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce announced that the Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month for May 2012, is Southern California Edison. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern SECONDER: Bernardo Sandoval, Councilman AYES: Stanckiewitz, Garcia, McNaboe, Sandoval, Hays A. Waive Full Reading of Full Ordinances on Agenda B. Approval of Minutes — Regular Meeting — 05/08/2012 D. Accept Crime Prevention Committee Minutes of April 9, 2012 E. Accept Historical and Cultural Activities Committee Minutes of April 2, 2012 F. Accept Emergency Operations Committee Minutes of December 6, 2011, January 3, 2012, March 6, 2012 and April 3, 2012 ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR C. Check Register No. 05-22-2012 III 1 11 1 City of Grand Terrace Page 2 Updated 61712012 1:07 PM Minutes RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: Grand Terrace City Council APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Darcy McNaboe, Councilwoman Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem Stanckiewitz, Garcia, McNaboe, Sandoval, Hays 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Elaine McDermott May 22, 2012 Expressed her concern with a recent murder in town and rise of crime in the City. She reported that the Sheriffs Department responded very quickly to the murder; however, they are limited. She suggested that apartment complexes of a larger size should employ professional security and possibly screen their future residents. She indicated that they plan to start a neighborhood watch. Ed Courtney Read a letter to the Mayor that he sent to the City expressing his dismay about reducing law enforcement in the City. He feels that the City should delay the remodeling, redesigning, widening and signalization of Michigan Street. The money should be saved and used for increasing law enforcement. He gave an overview of Mr. Shields' response to his letter. He stated that Grand Terrace is a residential community and that is what it will always be. Captain Steve Dorsey, Sheriffs Department Stated that during the last budget talks, he suggested the reduction of a detective and the reduction of the SSS Officer would be in the best interest of the public based on the current situation. He stated that the response time for the murder that took place a few weeks ago was 1 minute 39 seconds. Investigation was not suppressed or delayed based upon that 50% detective. In fact, their violent crimes task force spent over 200 hours on that investigation as well as the homicide unit, which was provided to the City at no cost because we are a contract city. That suspect was identified and taken into custody. He feels that there are a lot of other factors that are contributing to the rise in crime_ The Sheriffs Department is doing its best to be visible and they are constantly shifting their resources. Arrest statistics have increased significantly. Neighborhood watch programs are coming along_ He thanked the staff and citizens for their support. Lt. Manny Mendoza, Sheriffs Department He indicated that based on statistics since 2010, crimes have declined and arrests have increased. He stated that the recent shooting/murder was a crime of passion. The public was instrumental in the arrest of the suspect. He encouraged the public to sign up for NIXEL - which will provide notifications of law enforcement activity in your area. Organizing a neighborhood watch and getting to know your neighbors is key and it is a team effort. He stated that the apartment complexes participate in the Crime Free Multi - housing program and gave a brief explanation of the program. JoAnn Johnson Invited everyone to attend the flag raising ceremony at the Senior Center on May 28, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. Boy Scouts Troop 40 will be doing the flag raising. The Grand Terrace Seniors will be presenting the Boy Scouts with a modest check and she will be matching it. Sally McGuire Gave an update on some of the things that the Chamber of Commerce has been doing to help support the fundraising efforts for the Paramedic Fund. Customers that visited Blue Mountain Beer Co. on Saturday, May 12, 2012, donated money to the Paramedic Fund. Sally announced that they raised $200.00 and presented it to the City. They have been selling tickets for the Fire Department's pancake City of Grand Terrace Page 3 Updated 6/712012 1:07 PM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council May 22, 2012 breakfast_ They are hoping to sell tickets at Stater Bros. on June 2nd and 3rd. They are looking for volunteers to help sell tickets. All proceeds will go towards the Paramedic Fund. She and Chief McClintock met with the Director at Emeritus Assisted Living and discussed the need for Grand Terrace to have a paramedic and how they might be able to financially help. They were not aware that there was not a paramedic. She was going to talk to their senior management and she believes that they will be making a donation. She spoke to C.J. at Blue Mountain Villas and she has requested a donation from the Corporation for Better Housing and C.J. will also allow them to attend the tenants meeting and may be able to get some of the residents to donate to the Fund They are working on a letter that wil'I go into the Blue Mountain Outlook this month to explain that we don't have a paramedic and the difference between an EMT and a Paramedic. The Food Connection will host a fundraiser for the Paramedic Fund from June 11 to the 16th for anyone who brings in a flyer they will give back 30% of their ticket_ The flyer will go out in the Blue Mountain Outlook and will also be handed out at Grand Terrace Days. The Chamber will be holding a fundraiser at Fiesta Village from 5 to 9 on Wednesday. 5. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Gene Hays Thanked the Seniors for publishing the Crime Report. He encouraged residents to keep their eyes and ears open and to get an alarm system on their homes Councilmember Darcy McNaboe The amount of burglaries that we have been hearing about and the recent homicide are very disturbing but she is heartened to know that these crimes are being solved. People are becoming more aware of their neighborhoods and hopes that some of the deterrents that are being put into place will be helpful. The City is looking at difficult times ahead and we are dealing with a lot of unknown. Keep good thoughts that the State will allow us to keep our money. Inland Empire Garden Friendly is a program that was started to promote the sale and planting of water conserving plants. Their logo is on plants that are water wise. Various Home Depots will be having sales on these water wise plants throughout the month of June. You can visit their website at IEGardenfriendly.com 0 Councilmember Bernardo Sandoval He stated when you look at the situation of the recent murder and what happened and the burglaries that have taking place, you may think that Grand Terrace isn't safe. He challenges that notion, not only because we have great law enforcement but because of the community members that are in this City. It is not going to be law enforcement or government that makes this City safer, it is going to be individuals taking the initiative to keep their environment and their areas safe by reporting and getting involved. The decisions of the State are impacting our City. They are going after every penny that they can. He attended the Relay for Life Event and it was amazing and inspiring. There were over 2,000 people that participated. Mayor Pro Tern Lee Ann Garcia Thanked the residents and businesses for being at the meeting. When going through difficult times it is out of necessity that we all pull together. She sincerely appreciates all of the efforts of everyone. She reported that the Sheriffs Department is hosting a Lady Beware Course. Information will be available an the City's website. She appreciates everything that the Sheriffs Department does. She encouraged everyone to attend the pancake breakfast on Saturday, June 9, 2012 from 7:00 a.m. to 12 noon. She reported that the Lion's Club will be hosting the movie in the park on July 7 at Richard Rollins Park. Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz Announced that Wilden Pump will be hosting a blood drive and bone marrow screening on June 1. He stated that he receives emails from Senator Dutton on the things that are going on in Sacramento and shared some of the information from a budget briefing he received. It is important for residents to inform City of Grand Terrace Page 4 Updated 6/712012 1:07 PM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council May 22, 2012 the Sheriffs Department when there is suspicious activity is going on. That is what they are there for. He has every confidence in the Sheriffs Department and what they are doing for the City. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. General Plan Amendment 12-01, Zoning Change 12-01 and Zoning Code Amendment 12-01 To adopt a Negative Declaration, Adopt a Resolution Adopting General Plan Amendment 12-01 Redesignating Site A. and Approve the First Reading of an Ordinance Adopting Zone Change 12-01 and Zoning Code Amendment 12-01. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Bernardo Sandoval, Councilman AYES: Stanckiewitz, Garcia, McNaboe, Sandoval, Hays Sandra Molina, Senior Planner Gave an overview of the proposed General Plan Amendment 12-01, Zoning Change 12-01 and Zoning Code Amendment 12-01. It is staffs recommendation that the Council conduct a public hearing and then adopt a negative declaration and approve the adoption of a General Plan Amendment 12-01 and approve the first reading of an ordinance adopting Zone Change 12-01 and Zoning Code Amendment 12-01. Mayor Stanckiewitz opened the Public Hearing for discussion, there being none he returned discussion to the Council. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Conceptual Design for Veteran's Memorial 'Wall of Freedom" at Pico Park Approve the Conceptual Design for the Veteran's Memorial at Pico Park as Presented by the Veteran's Memorial Committee, RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Walt Stanckiewitz, Mayor SECONDER: Gene Hays, Councilman AYES: Stanckiewitz, Garcia, McNaboe. Sandoval, Hays 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Emergency Operations Committee Appointment - La Matry To appoint Carolyn La Matry as an alternate member of the Emergency Operations Committee with a term continuing to June 30, 2014. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bemardo Sandoval, Councilman SECONDER: Darcy McNaboe, Councilwoman AYES: Stanckiewitz, Garcia, McNaboe, Sandoval, Hays B. California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Annual Board of Directors Meeting - Designated Board of Directors Certification 1 City of Grand Terrace Page 5 Updated 6/7/2012 1:07 PM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council May 22, 2012 It was the consensus of the Council to take no action on this item. Mayor Stanckiewitz recessed the City Council Meeting at 7:50 p,m. to conduct the annual Grand Terrace Public Financing Authority Meeting. He reconvened the City Council Meeting at 7;53 p.m. 9. CLOSED SESSION A. Employee Negotiations - Labor Negotiations Per Government Code 54957.6 - City Labor Negotiator - Betsy Adams, City Manager - Negotiated with - All Unrepresented Employees B. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Per Governent Code Section 54957 (B) Title: City Manager Mayor Stanckiewitz Announced that the Council met in Closed Session to discuss Labor Negotiations Per Government Code 54957.6 and a Public Performance Employee Evaluation per Government Code 54957 (B) and reported the following; The Council will agendize a closed session item on June 12, 2012, at 4 45 p.m_ to discuss the Public Performance Employee Evaluation of the City Manager and will agendize a closed session item on the June 12, 2012, on the regular agenda to discuss Labor Negotiations. ADJOURN The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 6,00 PM. MAYOR of the City of Grand Terrace CITY CLERR o the City of G nd Terrace City of Grand Terrace Page 6 Updated 61712012 1:07 PM