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06/12/2012V 01r ' CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES a JUNE 12, 2012 Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM Grand Terrace Civic Center . 22795 Barton Road 1. 2. A. CALL TO ORDER 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 - Councilman Gen Hays Attendee Name Title Mayor Status Arrived Walt Stanckiewitz Present Lee Ann Garcia Mayor Pro Tern Present Darcy McNaboe Councilwoman Present Bernardo Sandoval Councilman Present Gene Hays Councilman Present Betsy Adams City Manager Present Bernie Simon Finance Director Present Joyce Powers Community and Economic Development Director Present Richard Shields Director of Building & Safety}Public Works Present Tracey Martinez City Clerk Present Richard Adams City Attorney Present Manny Gonzales San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department Present Ed Finneran San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department Present Rick McClintcock San Bernardino County Fire Department Present ITEMS TO DELETE SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Grand Terrace High School Update - Colton Joint Unified School District A presentation was given on the new Grand Terrace High School. B. State of California 63rd Assembly District Woman of Distinction Recognition Council recognized the following 5 woman from Grand Terrace that were honored at the annual 63rd Assembly District Woman of Distinction Luncheon: Pat Nix, Woman of the Year Louise Lunstrum Arlene Weaver Debra Hurst Virginia Castillo Penny Radtke Pastor Andy McRae, Azure Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church City of Grand Terrace Page 1 updated 511012012 12:07 PM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council June 12, 2012 0 A. B. C. D E. Presented the City with a check in the amount of $2,500.00 for the Paramedic Fund. CONSENT CALENDAR FRESULT: OVER: SECONDER: AYES: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern Darcy McNaboe, CounciWoman Stanckiewitz, Garcia, McNaboe, Sandoval, Hays Waive Full Reading of Full Ordinances on Agenda Approval of Minutes — Regular Meeting — 05/22/2012 2012-2013 Landscape & Lighting Assessment District 89-1 - Initiation of Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessment and Set a Public Hearing Acceptance of Final Parcel Map No. 19131, Approval of Subdivision Agreement and Acceptance of Site Improvement Performance Bond ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of Check Register No, 06-12-2012 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bernardo Sandoval, Councilman SECONDER: Lee Ann Garcia, Darcy McNaboe AYES., Stanckiewitz, Garcia, McNaboe, Sandoval, Hays 4. PUBLIC COMMENT JoAnn Johnson Presented a check +n the amount of $500.00 from the Grand Terrace Seniors and a check in the amount of $1.000.00 from herself to the Veteran's Memorial, Mike Avila Expressed his concern with Richard Rollins Park not being locked at night. He is concerned with vandalism and other safety issues. He offered to volunteer to lock the park himself. He also expressed his concern that there is not a flag flying on the flag pole at the park. Sally McGuire On behalf of the Foundation of Grand Terrace and the Chamber of Commerce, she thanked everyone for their participation in Grand Terrace Community Days. There were many volunteers that helped make the event a success. She gave a special thank you to the Grand Terrace Football Team for all of their help. Grand Terrace Community Day t-shirts are on sale for $10, all proceeds will go to the Paramedic Fund. Food Connection w0l be doing a fundraiser for the Paramedic Fund. With the flyer, 30% of every ticket between June 11th and 16th wits go towards the Paramedic Fund. The Chamber Installation Dinner will be held on June 28 and she encouraged everyone to attend. Harold Strauss 11 City of Grand Terrace Page 2 Updated 511012012 12:07 PM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council June 12, 2012 0 Head Football Coach and Teacher, Grand Terrace High School, reported that they held their first Booster Club meeting. They are currently selling discount cards at $10 each. They have had great support and enthusiasm for this fundraiser. With the budget cuts, the football program is trying to help the school by being self sufficient, it takes a lot of money to run a football program. Staff and other individuals are stepping up and doing their part. He inquired about the possibility of the football program being allowed to participate in the fireworks stands and the possibility of adding another booth if not this year, next year. He indicated that every school has to have a concussion program in place. He reported that Wells Fargo has put together a partnership program called "Play it Safe Concussion Care Program". With this program they do baseline testing, before they begin playing. He reported that the cost is $900.00 for the season or $1,650.00 for the whole year, which would cover approximately 150 students. They are seeking financial help for this program. Donations will be accepted by the Grand Terrace High School Booster Club. City Manager Betsy Adams Indicated that the fireworks issue will need to be agendized for a future meeting. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Barnardo Sandoval Reported that Coach Strauss built a great academic program at Colton High School and the students were able to succeed because of the program that he put in place. Grand Terrace is getting a complete high school and that is great news. Many people fought long and hard for this high school and we are fortunate to get it. He thanked the people of Grand Terrace for the difference that they make. Grand Terrace Community Day was a great event. There were so many people that worked hard to put on a great event. It's not government or the Council that makes Grand Terrace great, it's the people. Councilmember Gene Hays There is a lot of enthusiasm going on throughout the community. He feels that the new high school is going to be awesome and the new football program will be kicked off in late August. He feels that the school will have no problem raising funds for the concussion program. He will do his part in trying to raise funds. Grand Terrace Community Day was a great event. He made an observation that teenagers in town have nothing to do. He feels that the City needs to focus on implementing youth programs. He would like to see some type of community center with computers, tutoring etc. Other cities have these types of programs. He challenged the Council to put their heads together and figure out what they can do to make this a reality. Councilmember Darcy McNaboe Stated that the Foundation of Grand Terrace has accepted Councilmember Hays' challenge. One of their sub -committees is a Youth Services Committee. One of the things that they were doing at Community Day was collecting input on what types of Community Programs they would like to see for the youth. She feels that Community Day was wonderful and it showed what the community volunteers in the City can do. She hopes that we as a City will work in a partnership with these local groups and define ways in which everyone can work together to provide services in a volunteer fashion. She thanked the countless volunteers that helped make Grand Terrace Community Day a success. She questioned the stairs that were installed as part of the handicap access barrier removal project. Building and Safety/Public Works Director Richard Shields Responded that there are other individuals that may have a handicap other that those who are in wheel chairs. The design was looked at by an California Certified Accessibility Specialist. Councilmember McNaboe City of Grand Terrace Page 3 Updated 511012012 12:07 PM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council June 12, 2012 Noticed new construction at Terrace View Elementary Schoo#, expanding their parking facilities. She questioned if there will be a stop sign installed at Main Street and Mt. Vernon Avenue. Building and Safety/Public Works Director Shields Responded in the affirmative. Councilmember McNaboe Thanked everyone that attended the Pancake Breakfast and for all of their support. Mayor Pro Tern Lee Ann Garcia Thanked Coach Strauss for coming to the Meeting and stated she is so proud of the football players. She stated that the Council is here to work with the community and they may not always know what the needs of the community may be. She would like to connect with the groups to help make them feel engaged and connected to the community. There are a tot of needs out there and working together to care of these needs is an amazing thing. Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz. Thanked the team for coming to the meeting. Grand Terrace Days was a great event and it was a lot of fun. He congratulated the Woman of Distinction, especially Pat Nix_ He reported that June 14 is Flag Day and encouraged everyone to fly their flag_ He announced that the Council is required to follow the Brown Act, however, the Governor is exempt from following the Brown Act and they are meeting behind closed doors. The State will be required to adopt a budget by July 1, 2012. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Zone Change 12-01 and Zoning Code Amendment 12-01 Adopt an Ordinance adopting a Zone Change 12-01 to Re -Zone 0.81 Acres from R3 Medium Density Residential to R3-High Density Residential and Zoning Code Amendment 12-01 Revising Title.18 of the Municipal Code_ RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Darcy McNaboe, Councilwoman AYES: Stanckiewitz, Garcia, McNaboe, Sandoval, Hays 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Planning Commission and Committee Appointments by the City Council It was the consensus of the Council to take no action on this item at this time- Council directed staff look into whether or not the Committees would like to bring forward formal reports to the Council and to bring that information forward to the Council at a future meeting when setting policy for Commission and Committee appointments and to also consider changing the expiration of the terms. Doug Wilson Indicated that he is a huge proponent of local government. He feels that consistency is important and that Commissions and Committees should not be treated differently and that the appointment policy should be the same. City of Grand Terrace Page 4 Updated 5/10/2012 12:07 PM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council June 12, 2012 ri C 11 9 B. C. F A. Approve Professional Services Contract with RSG Approve the Professional Services Contract with Rosenow Spevacek Group, Inc., to provide Successor Agency with assistance to prepare required reports and assemble tax allocation (tax increment) information and calculation of certain pass-throughs not done by San Bernardino County Auditor Controller- . RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bernardo Sandoval, Councilman SECONDER: Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern AYES: Stanckiewitz, Garcia, McNaboe, Sandoval, Hays Approve Contract for Audit Services To award the contract to the current auditor, Rogers Anderson Malody Scott, and directed staff to go out to hid next year for auditing services. [RESULT* APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Gene Hays, Councilman SECONDER: Darcy McNaboe, Councilwoman AYES: Stanckiewitz, Garcia, McNaboe, Sandoval, Hays Adopt Resolution Authorizing Successor Agency to Use Unencumbered Successor Agency Fund Balance to Fund ROPS II Obligations 7/1/2012 to 12/31/2012 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Successor Agency to Use Unencumbered Successor Agency Fund Balance as Needed to Fund Projected Deficiency in (ROPS II) Recognized Obligations Payment Schedule for Period July 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012. 1' RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Darcy McNaboe, Councilwoman SECONDER: Gene Hays, Councilman AYES: Stanckiewitz, Garcia, McNaboe, Sandoval, Hays Child Care Service Fees for FY 2012-2013 It was the consensus of the Council to move forward with the increase in the Child Care Service Fees. Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2012-13 It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to move forward with the budget as presented, place the RDA Loan payment at the top of the list for the delayed payments and begin a reserve account for the accrual liabilities_ CLOSED SESSION Employee Negotiations - Labor Negotiations Per Government Code 54957.6 City Labor Negotiator - Betsy Adams, City Manager - Negotiated with - All Unrepresented Employees Council met in Closed Session to discuss Labor Negotiations per Government Code 54957.6, no reportable action taken City of Grand Terrace Page 5 Updated 511012012 12:07 PM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council June 12, 2012 ADJOURN The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 6:00 PM. r.. KKA YOR o e City of Grand Terrace CITY CLERt of the City of G d Terrace City of Grand Terrace Page 6 Updated 511012012 12:07 PM