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04/23/2013dl CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES • APRIL 23, 2013 Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM Grand Terrace Civic Center a 22795 Barton Road 1. CALL TO ORDER Convene City Council and City Council as the Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency Invocation - Jon Brown, Sandals Church Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Mayor Pro Tem Sandoval Attendee Name Title Status I Arrived Walt Stanckiewitz Mayor Present Bernardo Sandoval Mayor Pro Tern Present _Darcy McNaboe _ Council Member Present Jackie Mitchell Council Member Present Robles Council Member Present _5ylvia Betsy Adams Richard Shields City Manager Community Revelopment Director City Clerk _ Present Present Tracey Martinez Present Sandra Molina Deputy Community Development Director Present Steve Elam Finance Department Present Cynthia Fortune Finance Manager Present Richard Adams City Attorney Present Manny Mendoza San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department 4Present Present Rick McClintock San Bernardino County Fire Department ITEMS TO DELETE Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz At a Special Meeting last night it came to our attention that there would be a necessity to take action immediately to employ an election advisory consultant to help the City in exploring its budget options. Therefore 1 would like to make a motion to add an item to the Agenda under New Business regarding the retention of an election advisory consultant. Mr. City Attorney, will you please confirm that we are able to add this item to the Agenda City Attorney Richard Adams Responded that Government Code 54954.2 (b) (2) allows the Council to add an item to the Agenda with a 213 vote as long as the item required immediate action and it came to the attention after the posting of the agenda and it appears that based on the comments made it falls under these guidelines. Motion: Motion to Add Item 8C. Election Advisory Service to the Agenda City of Grand 'Terrace Page 1 Updated 5/9/2013 11:29 AM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council April 23, 2013 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Walt Stanckiewitz, Mayor SECONDER: Sylvia Robles, Council Member AYES: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. SANBAG Presentation - Alternative 7 Paula Beauchamp, SANBAG, gave a presentation on Alternative 7. B. Proclamation - Child Abuse Prevention Month - April 2013 Child Abuse Prevention Month was read and presented to Sue Taylor C. Certificates of Appreciation - Grand Terrace Volunteer Groups Certificates of Appreciation were presented to all of the Grand Terrace Volunteer Groups. D. Commendation - Boy Scout Troop 40 A Commendation was presented to Boy Scout Troop 40. Sam Fisk accepted the commendation on behalf of the Troop. E. Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month The Business of the month was not available this evening and will be recognized at a future meeting. F_ Foundation of Grand Terrace Update Ryan Stephens gave an update on the Foundation. They will be celebrating their 10th Anniversary this year and the endowment is about to reach $100,000.00. The Veteran's Memorial Group will be holding a celebration at the future site of the Veteran's Wall of Freedom at Pico Park on May 27, 2013 at 1100 a.m. He reminded everyone about Community Day, which will be held on June 8.2013. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bernardo Sandoval, Mayor Pro Tern SECONDER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member AYES: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles A. Waive Full Reading of Full Ordinances on Agenda C. Approval of the Change of Regular Meeting Time for the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee E. Approval of Check Register No. 04-23-2013 ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR B. Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) Executive Committee Member Resignation (Roberts) City of Grand Terrace Page 2 Updated 5/9/7013 11:29 AM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council April 23, 2013 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member SECONDER: Walt Stanckiewitz, Mayor AYES: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles D. Amendment to the Black and Veatch Professional Services Contract RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] i MOVER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member SECONDER: Bernardo Sandoval, Mayor Pro Ter `E AYES: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe. Mitchell, Robles I 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Jon Gaede, Assembly Member Brown's Office Reported that a small business summit will be held on May 17th and announced that La Pasta Italia was named "Small Business of the Year". Sarah Benoit, Congressman Gary Miller's Office Reminded everyone that she is at City Hall on the second Monday of the month from 10 a.m. to 3 p-m. She is available to assist with any federally related issues. Denis Kidd Thanked the Council for the certificates of appreciation on behalf of the Seniors and Friends of Blue Mountain. He stated that Mr, TV Video was a bank at one time and he would like to see another bank come into that location. He announced that things are happening in Highgrove and the Spring Mountain Ranch development is moving along. He feels that this development will create more business for Grand Terrace. Jakob Parra Reported that he is the Chair for the first Relay for Life at Grand Terrace High School. He invited everyone to participate in the event and get involved. He encouraged the Council to wear the Color of Hope, purple. on May 3, 2013. Janese Makshanoff K-rails along the bike trail between the two rail roads, one next to La Cadena and the closed rail road, which means anyone trying to use the bike trail down Terrace Avenue can no longer get to the bike trail - After speaking to public works, they made an opening for them to get through on a temporary basis. She questioned if there is anything that the City can do to make it a permanent access for the residents of Grand Terrace. She reported that there is a bee problem on the property next to her home and expressed her concern and questioned what she can do to have those bees taken care of. Bobbie Forbes Announced that the new park looks incredible and she is looking forward to it opening up. She indicated that the land slide issue is a reminder that we need to make sure your home has the proper insurance. She suggested helping the homeowners that have been displaced, City of Grand Terrace Page 3 Updated 5/9/2013 11:29 AM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council April 23, 2013 S. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Sylvia Robles Announced that the Lion's Club will be holding their pancake breakfast on Sunday, advanced tickets are $4.00 and they are $5 00 at the door_ All proceeds will benefit Terrace View Performing Arts Program. She thanked Staff for being on top of the information on the land slide on Mt. Vernon. She requested that the City Clerk give clarification on how she voted on the members of the Budget Advisory Committee. City Clerk Tracey Martinez Read the following statement: The Council voted to appoint all 14 individuals that applied to serve on the Ad -Hoc Budget Advisory Committee, requiring that the committee members must attend the two scheduled Budget Workshops that will be held on April 23, 2013 and April 30, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. and will only be allowed to miss one regular committee meeting otherwise they will be disqualified from voting. It was the consensus of the Council that the Committee will be picking their own leadership Councilmember Jackie Mitchell Stated that she would like to reach out to the residents who are affected by the slide on the hill. She thanked those who attended the budget workshop on April 22, 2013 She has heard some rumors that the purpose of having the Budget Advisory Committee was to have a buffer and be the fall guy. She indicated that the purpose of the Budget Advisory Committee was to form a diverse group of skilled individuals to make recommendations to the Council. The committees recommendations will not replace any decision that each Council Member will have to make. She thanked all of the volunteers that help to better the community. Councilmember Darcy McNaboe Thanked Councilmember Sylvia Robles for attending the Solid Waste Task Force Meeting on her behalf. She indicated that her perspective of the Budget Advisory Committee is that there were 14 individuals that came forward and wanted to be a part of the process. To her that means that there are 14 people that are reaching. out to their friends and family talking about the budget. She feels that this process is important for any city. She is very happy that there is the involvement with the budget. She expressed her gratitude for all of the volunteers in the City and is thankful for what a wonderful community Grand Terrace has. Mayor Pro Tern Bernardo Sandoval Indicated that he is livid over the rumor of the Budget Advisory Committee being a buffer. He has always had open communication. He stated that if there is no measure, we will have no City and everyone loses. We have to be in this together. He appreciates all of the work done by staff with regard to the landslide. There was a lot of hard work and team work done. Everyone did an amazing job. Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz Expressed his sincere appreciation to all of the volunteers. He reminded everyone that the Annual Art Show hosted by the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2013, 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Extension of an Interim Urgency Ordinance of the City Council, Adopted Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858, Temporarily Prohibiting the Establishment or Expansion of Adult Businesses City o/ Grand Terrace Page 4 Updated 5/ 912013 11:29 AM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council April 23, 2013 Li 7. 8. A. B. C. Adopt an interim Urgency Ordinance extending the current moratorium on the establishment or expansion of adult businesses and adopt the agenda report as the written report required by Government Code Section 65858(d). RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bernardo Sandoval, Mayor Pro Tern SECONDER: Jackie Mitchell, Council Member AYES: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Amendment No. 3 to Extend and Amend the Term of the Library Lease Agreement with the County of San Bernardino Approve Amendment Number 3 exercising a third two-year extension and amending the term of the Lease Agreement to allow for two three-year extensions and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment Number 3. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Darcy McNaboe, Council Member Bernardo Sandoval, Mayor Pro Tern Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles Resolution Transferring Successor Agency Housing Assets to the Grand Terrace Housing Authority Adopt a Resolution transferring Successor Agency Low -Moderate Income Housing Fund assets to the Grand Terrace Housing Authority as provided for in the Health and Safety Code Section 34176. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bernardo Sandoval, Mayor Pro Tern SECONDER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member AYES: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles Election Advisory Services Direct Staff to request proposals for Election Advisory Services from The Lew Edwards Group and Tramutola Advisors and form an Ad -Hoc Committee comprised of two Council Members to review proposals, interview companies and recommend contract award to the City Council. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Walt Stanckiewitz, Mayor SECONDER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member AYES: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles Motion: Appointments to Ad -Hoc Committee for Election Advisory Services Appoint Council Member Sylvia Robles and Council Member Darcy McNaboe to the Ad -Hoc Committee to review proposals and interview the two companies for Election Advisory Services and make a recommendation to the City Council for awarding of a contract. City of Grand Terrace Page 5 Updated 5/9/2013 11:29 AM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council April 23, 2013 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Walt Stanckiewitz. Mayor SECONDER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member AYES: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles 9. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURN The City Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 6:00 PM. Mayor of the City of Grand Terrace City Clerk a the ity of Gra Terrace City of Grand Terrace Page 6 Updated 5/912013 11:29 AM