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06/25/2013CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES a JUNE 25, 2013 Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM Grand Terrace Civic Center • 22795 Barton Road 1. q 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 - Led by Sylvia Robles, Council Member _Attendee Name Title Walt Stanckiewitz Mayor Bernardo Sandoval Mayor Pro Tem Darcy McNaboe Council Member Jackie Mitchell Council Member Status Arrived Present Present Present Present Sylvia Robles Council Member Present Betsy Adams Tracey Martinez City Manager Present City Clerk Present Richard Shields Community Development Director Present Sandra Molina Deputy Community Development Director Present Cynthia Fortune Finance Manager Present Steve Elam Finance Department Present Richard Adams City Attorney Present _Manny Mendoza San Bernardino County Sheriffs Devartment Present Rick McClintock San Bernardino County Fire Department Present ITEMS TO DELETE SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month - Removed from Agenda B. Updates for Legislative Representatives (Federal, State & County) - None 3. CONSENT CALENDAR oa To approve the Consent Calendar Items with the removal of Items 3B, Request by the Foundation of Grand Terrace Dog Park Committee for a Waiver of Special Event Filing Fees and item 3H. Adoption of Resolution Establishing Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2013-14 which will be heard after Item 7A, RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: L AYES: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Bernardo Sandoval, Mayor Pro Tem Sylvia Robles, Council Member Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles Waive Full Reading of Full Ordinances on Agenda City of Grand Terrace Page 1 Updated 8/26/2013 12:56 PM Minutes C. D. E. F. G. B. 4. 5. 6. A B Grand Terrace City Council June 25, 2013 Transfer of Pico Park Baseball Field and Pathway Parcels from the Successor Agency to the City of Grand Terrace Request by the Lions Club to Waive the City Special Event and Facility Use Fees Related to Movies in the Park and Donation of Movie Screen to the Lions Club Accept the May 29, 2013 Minutes of the Ad -Hoc Budget Advisory Committee Approval of Minutes — Special Meeting — 06/04/2013 Approval of Check Register No. 06-25-2013 ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR Request by the Foundation of Grand Terrace Dog Park Committee for a Waiver of Special Event Filing Fees RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0] MOVER: Walt Stanckiewitz, Mayor SECONDER: Sylvia Robles, Council Member AYES: Walt Stanckiewitz, Bernardo Sandoval, Jackie Mitchell, Sylvia Robles ABSTAIN: Darcy McNaboe PUBLIC COMMENT COUNCIL REPORTS PUBLIC HEARINGS 2013-2014 Landscape & Lighting Assessment District 89-1 Adopt a Resolution confirming an assessment and providing for annual assessment levy for Landscaping and Lighting District 89-1 with some grammatical corrections on the second page of the Resolution. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bernardo Sandoval, Mayor Pro Tern SECONDER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member AYES: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles Hearing for the Placement of Assessments on the Property Tax Bill for Delinquent Refuse, Sewer and Rental Inspection Programs Within the City. Adopt a Resolution setting forth delinquent fees to be collected on the tax roils as shown in Exhibit "A" as an assessment for refuse and sewer collection within the City; and Adopt a Resolution setting forth delinquent fees to be coliected on the tax rolls as shown in Exhibit "A" as an assessment for rental inspection fees collected within the City. City of Grand Terrace Page 2 Updated 812612013 12:56 PM N III Minutes Grand Terrace City Council June 25, 2013 f RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member SECONDER: Jackie Mitchell, Councii Member AYES: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Adoption of Budget for Fiscal Year 2013-14 Adopt a Resolution approving the City of Grand Terrace Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2013-14, which includes the following recommended General Fund budget balancing plan: RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bernardo Sandoval, Mayor Pro Tern SECONDER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member AYES: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles Jeffrey McConnell Indicated that if it wasn't for the loss of Redevelopment funds, the City would be looking at a balanced budget. The City needs $1.25 million to continue at the current service levels. He indicated that he is a real estate broker and that they are looking at the possibility of building 100 new residences in Grand Terrace. He stated that part of the fees go to the parks fund for the development of new parks. He feels that there are enough parks in Grand Terrace and suggested that those funds go towards park maintenance. Robert Kaplanek Feels that this is a time when we need to add deputies not reduce them. He feels that closing the parks will only increase crime. He also feels that spending money on the widening of Michigan is a waste of money. Dan Flores He feels that the Council needs to consider the quality of life before they make a decision on the budget. If all of the services are eliminated in the City, the only thing left will be a hollow shell. The people of the community deserve to have the parks and senior center remain open and he feels that the residents should have the chance to vote on a utility users' tax. He supports a utility tax and will do his part to educate those that he knows. Brian Reinarz Fully aware of what happened in Grand Terrace. He supports a balanced budget and a tax on the ballot. He doesn't want to pay for car allowances and Council health and life insurance. Parks provide an opportunity for a lot of kids in the community and that should be the last item up for consideration. Ryan Stephens Wrong information has been distributed throughout the community. Several cuts have already been made. He applauded the Council for all of the cuts that have made. He feels that staff has provided some reasonable options for the Council to consider with regard to the budget and feels that the Council needs to come together and unanimously vote on a fiscal emergency and the proposed budget, He encouraged support for a tax measure in November. U Joe Atwood City of Grand Terrace Page 3 Updated 812612013 12:56 PM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council .tune 25, 2013 Does not support the closing of parks and the elimination of deputies. Doug Wilson Feels that the City should be a 100% contract City and restructure. He feels that the Council should not receive benefits and the Child Care Center should be sold. The City needs to stop the bleeding. He feels that the City needs to do everything that it should do and then it might be appropriate to ask the citizens to support a reasonable tax instead of the proposed 1.5 million dollar tax. Denis Kidd Is supportive of letting the voters to decide whether they are willing to pay a utility users' tax before making cuts to Law Enforcement, parks, etc. Arika Medina Resident of Grand Terrace for 33 years. She asked for the opportunity to vote on a utility users' tax. She does not want to see the parks closed without giving the residents an opportunity to vote. Herman Hilkey Feels that there are things that should have been done and should be done. The City needs to chase the money, it's out there, The one highlight in town is the high school_ He feels that staff is afraid to react and they need to take a hold of things. Trust in the community is not there and staff needs to do something to earn the trust, The community will support a tax if the trust is there. Amanda Betten Stated that Grand Terrace means a lot to her. She is involved in the community and wants the right to vote on a utility tax measure. How do you know what the residents want if you don't let them vote. She is concerned with the safety of the community. She feels that the community can come together and make a difference. 0 Dr. Alice Belford Purchased a home in Grand Terrace because of the services that are provided in the community. She is here for the kids. The pride of the community will crumble if the parks and services are cut. She requested that the City not close the parks or senior center in the interim. She feels that there has got to be another way. What are we doing about bringing in revenue. We can't just sit here and wait. Bobbie Forbes She feels that we need community participation. We need our parks and community participation in keeping our parks clean and safe Parents need to help year round not just once -in -a -while. The City needs a balanced budget. She feels that the Child Care Center should be closed. Current and past Council has made and will make tough decisions, they live in this community and care about the community. Barney Karger The City started as a contract city. He feels that we need parks and that there are other places to cut in the budget. Sandee Lewis Believes in the Council and that they will do what is best for the City. She asked that the Council doesn't take away the services in the interim. They don't want crime and blight. The City has had great police protection. She will cut where she can to be able to pay a utility tax. She expects the Council to cut back where they can. She supports the recommendation of the Ad -Hoc Budget Advisory Committee and allowing the residents to have the opportunity to vote on a measure. City of Grand Terrace Page 4 Updated 8/26/2013 12:56 PM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council June 25, 2013 Dave Snyder The fiscal cliff is here and the time to act is now. He encouraged the Council to approve the fiscal emergency and feels strongly that the people should have the right to vote and the right to choose their own destiny. Burga Laesser Encouraged the Council to declare a fiscal emergency in the City of Grand Terrace. Gary Grossich Strong supporter of youth groups. He strongly supports allowing the residents of Grand Terrace to vote on a utility users' tax. The majority of cities in California has a general fund utility tax. He feels that it is important that people understand the tax. Cutting law enforcement and closing parks in Grand Terrace is unacceptable for the community, Thelma Winkler Indicated that she does not want the City of Grand Terrace to become a part of the County. She would like to do whatever we have to do to save Grand Terrace and feels that if a tax is the only way to save Grand Terrace then that is what has to be done. Dottie LaGreca Is thrilled with the turn -out at the Council Meeting. She does not want to see things change in Grand Terrace. She has heard a lot of comments tonight. She feels that the Ad -Hoc Committee did a wonderful job. She feels that everyone loves this community. There are things we can do to make a difference and encouraged the community to come together and there will be a much better result in the end. Mayor Pro Tern Sandoval He feels that this compromise works and gives a balanced budget. He feels that cutting services before people have an opportunity to vote is not acceptable. Declaring a fiscal emergency is the only way this will happen. If the people don't want to pay the bill we will be forced to make the cuts. This is about preserving a community that we love and we will do whatever it takes to preserve the City. Councilmember Sylvia Robles Council does not want to close the parks and the youth are a priority. She came into this job knowing where the City was heading. She is pleased with the input that was given today. Today does not end the deliberations. Council will be looking at everything Declaring a fiscal emergency requires a unanimous vote of the Council_ She reminded everyone that Redevelopment Agencies were not to fund core services. We have inadequate property taxes to support the City since incorporation. Councilmember Darcy McNaboe Reported that at the last Council Meeting only one option provided to the Council was close to a balanced budget. She is happy with staffs recommendation. It has never been her goal to close parks in fact she believes that we will need to find ways to keep them open even if a tax doesn't pass. She feels that there are enough resources in the City that we should be able to find a way to do that. She was happy to see the residents that turned out at the meeting. If the City moves forward with a ballot measure it is going to take all of the residents to come together to keep the City at what it is. She likes what she sees in the budget. Councilmember Jackie Mitchell Stated that she campaigned honestly and that she was very up front about the possibility of a tax. Everyone has to be in this together. Her son did recycling to donate the money to keep the parks open, She feels that if a 12 year old can figure out how to do that then they as a Council can figure out how to City of Grand Terrace Page 5 Updated 812612013 12:56 PM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council June 25, 2013 3H. B. do that. She thanked all of the residents who took the time to speak at the meeting tonight. She feels that There is a lot of community pride. She reminded everyone that this is us together and that we must remain a community. Her vote will be that the residents are given the opportunity to have their vote count no matter what the end results are. Councilmember Sylvia Robles Indicated that they haven't even looked at what the numbers will be and what the burden of a utility tax will be on the residents. The residents will be informed along the way. Mayor Pro Tern Bernardo Sandoval Wants everyone to understand technically what is going on. LAFCO gave an a presentation at a prior Council meeting of what will happen to Grand Terrace in the event that a utility user tax is not approved, This is not a game, it is the reality. It is all very complicated. Mayor Waft Stancklewitz Supports Staffs recommendation. He thanked everyone for coming out to the meeting Everyone needs to spread the word throughout the community. He encouraged those who received the survey to complete it. The information that will be collected is very important, Jennifer Nichols Indicated that she talks to a lot of people and will spread the word. She apologized for her ignorance and lack of participation. She knows that nothing is for free and that she will be voting for a tax. She wants to be sure that expenditures are done appropriately. This is for the people. Brianna Garcia She questioned if the GT Fitness Park is a new park and will it be closed as well. Community Development Director Richard Shields Responded that the Grand Terrace Fitness Park is completed and the grand opening will be held tomorrow. The park was constructed through grant funds that the previous Community Development Director and Staff were able to obtain. Funds that were given through the sale of the park have been set - aside to pay for the maintenance of the park for the next few years. Adoption of Resolution Establishing Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2013-14 Select the Change in Per Capital Personal Income of 5.12% as the Price Factor for the Fiscal Year 2013- 14 Appropriations Limit Calculation; Select the Change in City of Grand Terrace Population of 1.15% as the Population Change Factor for the Fiscal Year 2013-14 Appropriations Limit Calculation; and Adopt a Resolution Establishing Appropriations Limit of $11,337,610 for the City of Grand Terrace for Fiscal Year 2013-14. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Bernardo Sandoval, Mayor Pro Tem Darcy McNaboe, Council Member Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles Adoption of Resolution Declaring a Fiscal Emergency Adopt a Resolution declaring a Fiscal Emergency in the City of Grand Terrace. [I] City of Grand Terrace Page 6 Updated 81261201.3 12:56 PM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council June 25, 2013 11 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member SECONDER: Jackie Mitchell, Council Member AYES: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles C. Approval of Continuing Appropriations from Fiscal Year 2012-13 No action was taken on this item. 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Historical and Cultural Activities Committee Appointments and Addition of Alternate Member Position Council indicated that they would like to add an additional regular member position to the committee so that both individuals can be appointed to the Committee and directed staff to bring a Resolution to the Council for approval implementing this direction. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Darcy McNaboe: Council Member SECONDER: Bernardo Sandoval, Mayor Pro Tem AYES: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe: Mitchell, Robles 9. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 8-37 p.m. The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2013 at 6.00 PM. 12 104 4 (-il i) Mayor of the I o Grand Terrace rity lerk he C ty of Grand ace City of Grand Terrace Page 7 Updated 812612013 12:56 PM