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11/13/2012I Council Chambers 1. 2. A. CALL TO ORDER CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES • NOVEMBER 13, 2012 Regular Meeting Grand Terrace Civic Center • 22795 Barton Road 6:00 PM 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 - Manny Mendoza, San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department Attendee Name Title Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Status Arrived Walt Stanckiewitz Present Lee Ann Garcia Present D_a_rcy McNaboe Councilwoman Present Bernardo Sandoval Councilman Present Gene Hays Councilman Present Betsy Adams Tracey Martinez City Manager City Clerk Present Present Richard Shields Community Development Director Interim Finance Director Present Steve Elam Present Richard Adams City Attorney Present Manny Mendoza San Bernardino _County Sheriffs Department Present Ed Finneran San Bernardino CountySheriff's Department Present Rich McClintock San Bernardino County Fire Department Present ITEMS TO DELETE City Manager Betsy Adams indicated that Item 3C under the consent calendar needs to be amended. Staff discovered after the staff report was put together that in order to continue our daily cash management we need to also revise the authorized signers for the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). This needs to be done for the City and the Successor Agency of the former Grand Terrace Community Redevelopment Agency. The resolutions have been provided to the Council and staff is asking that Council consider them as well when considering the items under 3C. City Attorney Richard Adams indicated that the Council would be amending the agenda, which is allowed by Government Code Section 54954.2 (b) (2). If a two thirds vote of this Council were to find that the need to take immediate action and that the need to take action came to the City after the posting of the agenda. He believes that both of those findings can be made with this amendment. The Council voted to amend the agenda - all ayes. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Assemblyman Mike Morrell's Top Chamber Business Award Recipients for 2012 Sally McGuire announced the following Top 5 Chamber Business in Grand Terrace that was recognized by Assemblyman Mike Morrell's: City of Grand Terrace Page 1 Updated 1012512012 1:16 PM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council November 13, 2012 Dance Dimensions Grand Terrace Chiropractic Dr. Jung Swertfeger Equipment Stater Bros Market She reported that Stater Bros Market was names the Top Chamber Business in Grand Terrace. B. Certificate of Appreciation - Matthew Addington Mayor Pro Tern Lee Ann Garcia read the Certificate of Appreciation for outgoing Planning Commissioner Matthew Addington Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz presented Matthew with the certificate. C. Foundation of Grand Terrace Update - Ryan Stephens Ryan Stephens gave an update on the recent activities held by the Foundation of Grand Terrace. The Halloween Festival was a good evening for everyone. The Veteran's Memorial Day event went very well. He encouraged everyone to visit the brand new website of the Foundation. He urged community members to consider the Foundation of Grand Terrace when giving this holiday season and as the year wraps up. 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—10/23/2012 C. Adopt Resolutions Providing Bank and Investment Account Signature Authority D. Accept Historical and Cultural Activities Committee Meeting Minutes of September 4, 2012 E. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Financial Services To Provide Interim Finance Director Services F. Approval of Check Register No, 1 1-13-2012 PLANNING COMMISSION INTERVIEWS Ryan Stephens and Chuck Morga were interviewed for the vacant position on the Planning Commission. Motion: Appoint Ryan Stephens to the Planning Commission to fill an unexpired term that will continue to June 30, 2014. Mr. Morga indLcated that he wGuld be willing to serve on the Oversight Board in the event that a vacancy should arise. City of Grand Terrace Page 2 Updated 1012512012 1:16 PM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council November 13, 2012 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] �. MOVER: Gene Hays, Councilman SECONDER: Bernardo Sandoval, Councilman AYES: Stanckiewitz, Garcia, McNaboe, Sandoval, Hays Jeffrey McConnell Indicated that he is impressed with the comments made regarding Matthew Addington. He feels that it is good to have people with knowledge on the Commission. He believes that both candidates seem to be good citizens and involved and that the Council has a good selection to choose from. He feels that the City needs to be business friendly and need to encourage smart development. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT 5. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Bernardo Sandoval Reported that the service that was held for the Veteran's at Pico Park was wonderful and heartfelt. He deeply appreciates the veteran's and everything they do. He met with District Attorney Mike Ramos and two assistant district attorney regarding the sound implications of the raves held at the San Bernardino National Orange Show. They were genuinely concerned with the City and the quality of life and how the raves are impacting the City. They are going to look at various options and look at it very aggressively. Grand Terrace has a strong Council that is not afraid to stand up for what is important to the residents to ensure that the maintain a good quality of life. He feels that it was a very productive meeting. The Sheriffs Department has done an outstanding job and has invested a lot of time with this issue. Councilmember Darcy McNaboe Reported that the kids really enjoyed the game booths at the Halloween Harvest. She thanked the events committee for putting on a great event. The Country Fair and Woman's Club barbeque were held the following Saturday. Both events were well attended. She congratulated the Eagle Scout candidate for his flag pole project that he did for the Veteran's Memorial at Pico Park. She feels that all of these events are a wonderful example of organizations coming together. She reported that she was asked if it would be possible for the City to fly the POW flag in town. There would be no cost to the City. She congratulated all of the candidates that ran for election. It was a very well run civil election and she was honored to run with each of the other candidates and she is honored that she was elected to serve another term and appreciates the support of those peopled who invested time and effort into her campaign. She wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Councilmember Gene Hays Congratulated the candidates that were successful in the election. The campaign was very civil. There is a lot of commercial property vacancies in Grand Terrace. He feels that commercial rent is too high and suggested that the City look into commercial rent control. Mayor Pro Tern Lee Ann Garcia Reported that residents can still file a complaint with regard to the rave that was held at the San Bernardino National Orange Show. She also reported that Phyllis Forbes Sternberg recently passed away and requested that the meeting be adjourned in her memory. She announced that the Grand Terrace Fire Association is holding their annual tree sale and encouraged everyone to support them. She appreciated the election cycle and congratulated Darcy McNaboe, Sylvia Robles and Jackie Mitchell on being elected to the Council. She has enjoyed her 16 years that she has spent on the Council and looking forward to the future. She feels that she will always be a part of the Grand Terrace Family. She wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. City of Grand Terrace Page 3 Updated 1012512012 1:16 PM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council November 13, 2012 Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz The Veteran's Memorial Service that was held at Pico Park was a beautiful ceremony. He thanked everyone that worked on the event. The Halloween Festival was a great event. He reported that a blood drive will be held at Wilden Pump on November 28, 2012 from 12 to 5 p m. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Reported that complaints regarding the rave that was held at the San Bernardino National Orange Show can still be filed. She requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Phyllis Forbes Sternberg who recently passed away. The Grand Terrace Fire Association is having their annual tree sale. It is a good opportunity to thank the department and support them. She appreciated the election cycle. She congratulated Sylvia Robles, Jackie Mitchell and Darcy McNaboe on being elected to the City Council. She thanked the residents for a wonderful 16 years. She has enjoyed her time spent here and is looking forward to a new chapter and new experiences. She feels that she will always be a part of the Grand Terrace family. She wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. A. Contract Amendment with California Public Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS) to Establish Second Tier Retirement Benefit for Future Employees Approve an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract between the City Council and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Darcy McNaboe, Councilwoman SECONDER: Bernardo Sandoval, Councilman AYES: Stanckiewitz, Garcia, McNaboe, Sandoval, Hays 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Memorandum of Understanding Between San Bernardino Associated Governments and City of Grand Terrace for Participation in the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bernardo Sandoval, Councilman SECONDER: Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern AYES: Stanckiewitz, Garcia, McNaboe, Sandoval, Hays B_ Department of Finance Determination on Successor Agency's Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for Period of January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2013 This is a receive and file only item_ There was no formal action taken by the Council. C_ Repeal Municipal Code Chapter 3.24 and Adopt Proposed New Chapter 3.24 as the City's Purchasing System To introduce the first reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California repealing in their entirety Ordinance No. 95 and Chapter 3.24 of the Municipal Code and adopting an Ordinance establishing a new Chapter 3 24 (Purchasing Systems) of Title 3 of the Municipal Code, read by title only and waive future readings, City of Grand Terrace Page 4 Updated 1012512012 1:16 PM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council November 13, 2012 Ll� RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern SECONDER: Bernardo Sandoval, Councilman AYES: Stanckiewitz, Garcia, McNaboe, Sandoval, Hays 9. CLOSED SESSION A. Employee Negotiations - Labor Negotiations Pursuant to Government Code 54957.6 - City Labor Negotiator - Betsy Adams, City Manager - Negotiated with - All Unrepresented Employees Council did not meet in closed session on this item. B. Conference with Legal Counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9 (B) - One Potential Case Council did not meet in closed session on this item. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned in memory of Phyllis Forbes Sternberg. The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 27, 2012, at 61-00 PM. ---'C4, r` + Mayor of the City of Grand Terrace City Clerk a the City of GraroTerrace City of Grand Terrace Page 5 Updated 10/25/2012 1:16 PM