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03/10/2009CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JOINT WORKSHOP CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 10, 2009 A joint workshop of the City Council and Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace was called to order in the Council Chambers, Grand Terrace Civic Center, 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California, on March 10, 2009, at 4:00 p.m. PRESENT: Maryetta Ferre, Mayor Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem Walt Stanckiewitz, Councilmember Doug Wilson, Chairman Matthew Addington, Vice -Chairman Tom Comstock, Commissioner Brian Phelps, Commissioner Brenda Mesa, City Clerk Steve Berry, Acting City Manager Joyce Powers, Community & Economic Development Director Richard Shields, Building & Safety Director Sandra Molina, Senior Planner ABSENT: Bea Cortes, Councilmember Jim Miller, Councilmember Darcy McNaboe, Commissioner Bernard Simon, Finance Director John Harper, City Attorney Sgt. Hector Gomez, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department John Salvate, San Bernardino County Fire Department CONVENE PUBLIC JOINT WORKSHOP PUBLIC COMMENT Janet Rich, 11701 Terrace Avenue, stated that she has lived at her current address for 35 years and owned the land six years prior to that. It was zoned agriculture when they purchased the land and built their home. Someone decided that it needed to be zoned light industrial. The three families that live down in the area at that time was against the zoning change. They went to all of the meetings, however it didn't do any good. The zoning was changed to light industrial with an agriculture overlay. They said with the agriculture overlay they would still be able to have their livestock and do what they wanted with their property. Council Minutes 03' 1 OP-009 Page 2 She didn't know anything about the agriculture overlay being removed or any meeting where it was discussed. It is her understanding that if her house catches fire and there is more than a 60% loss, she can not rebuild. She stated that when the sewer went through they were charged as if they put three homes on their property. She would really appreciate it if the agricultural overlay would be put back on her property and the properties in her immediate area. Janese Makshanoff, 21816 Vivienda Avenue, indicated that she is in the same predicament as Janet Rich. There are three houses in that area. She is legal non -conforming. When the City removed the agricultural overlay it took a lot more away from them than just the zoning. She has a one time shot to add on 140 square feet onto her home. Everything they have is invested in their home. She would like to see the agricultural overlay put back so that they don't encounter legal issues if something happens to the home in the future and they want to re -build. Charles Hornsby, 22656 Brentwood Street, stated that he has lived here for about sixteen years and he can't remember a more pleasant site than one that has come up recently, the arrival of four llamas and five goats on Grand Terrace Road. He is a big believer that being around animals makes us better people. The best aspect is that the pasteur that they are in is a block from the grade school where many children don't get an opportunity to see animals like these other than in books or on the computers. A couple of meetings ago a speeding problem on Palm Avenue was discussed. He stated that before the City goes through all the trouble and expense of deciding on a stop sign or stop light, the members ofthe City Council, Planning Commission and a couple of staff members could break up into teams of two and walk the neighborhoods and talk about the speeding problem which may have better results than a stop sign or light. Jeffrey McConnell, 21758 Walnut Avenue, reported that he has been working with his neighbors Janet and Janese ever since the process of the General Plan Update started. They have brought this issue up repeatedly with the Planning Commission to try and get the Agricultural Overlay back. There is more thanjust their concerns, from the viewpoint of the City it would open up the possibility of other uses in that area other than light manufacturing. The roads in that area were not designed to handle heavy vehicles. Sink holes occur on Terrace. They could possibly come up with some uses that would allow development instead of vacant land and avoid potential battles such as Manhole Builders, etc. He is in support of an agricultural overlay and wanted to remind the Planning Commission and the Council that this has been discussed for a long time. He feels that there are some restrictions on the Agricultural Overlay that need to be discussed and reviewed such as the number of horses allowed to eliminate the cost of a CUP and the expense of the Planning Commission. Joyce Powers, Community and Economic Development Director, stated that they appreciate the comments that were made and staff will be addressing them in the presentation. Council Minutes 03' 10/2009 Page 3 `— Staff has gone through the old records, notes and minutes. This is the sixteenth workshop that is being held relative to the General Plan. She stated that Sandra Molina, Senior Planner will be giving the presentation which will cover the draft land use element and the schedule for the General Plan process. Sandra Molina, Senior Planner, stated that this is the sixteenth workshop and it is intended to discuss the Administrative Draft General Plan Land Use Element and Land Use Map. The California Government Code requires that every city and county adopt a General Plan and mandates that the following elements be included: land use, circulation, conservation, open space, noise, housing and public safety. There is an option of having additional elements and combine the elements provided that the mandates are met. A number of workshops have been held over the course of a couple of years resulting in an Administrative Draft General Plan that is dated January 17, 2008. This draft was made available for public review, and later discussed during a Planning Commission workshop on March 20, 2008. The Land Use Element designates the proposed general distribution and general location and extent of the uses of land for, among other things, housing, business, open space, natural resources, recreation, and public facilities. It functions as a guide to planners, the general public and decision makers as to the ultimate pattern of development of the city, at build -out. The document itself has gone through some specific sections. It talked about the relationship of the element to other plans and programs such as the Barton Road Specific Plan, neighboring jurisdictions, the zoning code and other elements within the General Plan. We have to ensure that each element is consistent with every other element. There is discussion with respect to existing conditions in the City, which would be the uses that exist and the topography and the type of circulation there is and other items that will guide staff when considering the type of land uses that should be considered in the City. When we get to the proposed land use designations, each designation has a description as far as what it means and discusses the intensity of the land use. All of the information is gathered and goals and policies are established as well as an implementation program. In looking back at notes, previous staff held a series of workshops with the Commission that went over the existing goals and policies that are in the General Plan and had general discussions on which ones should be kept and expanded upon. She had a member of the public express their concern with exhibit 2.3. Exhibit 2.3 is the Land Uses that occur on various properties within the City. The concern was specifically that it wasn't reflecting what was truly out there, mainly the area west of Michigan Street and along the Barton Road Corridor. Staff would like to go back and re -survey the area to determine what changes may be needed in the area. The Land Use Element contains specific goals and each goal is broken down into policies and each policy is broken down into an implementation program. Council Minutes 0110, 2009 Page 4 She stated that Commissioner Phelps contacted her last week with a specific question regarding some policies. Commissioner_ Phelps, stated that he questioned whether they wanted to add another goal which would be to encourage access to Blue Mountain. He indicated that he was told that it was probably included under the Open Space Element. He read through the Open Space Element, however, he is unsure whether it is covered enough. He feels that adding it to the Open Space Element would be the best way to go. Senior Planner Molina, stated that Commissioner Phelps had asked that staff strengthen the desire to have a park in the Blue Mountain area and we do that by ensuring that we consider access points to Blue Mountain. Staff will review which element it would make most sense to be in. Mayor Pro Tern Lee Ann Garcia, stated that the development of Blue Mountain is a goal and questioned if it would be easier to receive Federal Funding if it is included in the General Plan. Community and Economic Development Director Powers, responded that when you apply for Federal Funding you do need to provide strategies and plans that you have in place that state the goals and the process in which you would achieve that. She has taken a look at the Open Space Element. The City owns a parcel at the base of Blue Mountain and that provides a perfect opportunity to offer that access. Senior Planner_ Molina, briefly went over the land use map. Planning Commission Chairman Doug Wilson stated that he doesn't see anything designated as Medium/High Density Residential on the map except for the area where the Senior Housing Project is. He feels that there should be a few other locations identified within the City. Senior Planner Molina, responded that she was going to get to that point. The Land Use Designations that are proposed are designations that are existing under our current General Plan with the exception of the Medium/High Density Residential, which is new. This designation as adopted is intended for senior affordable housing. With the Senior Housing Project being the only location that currently fits the designation that is the only property designated on the map. At the joint workshop in January, the Housing Element was discussed and the need for an Affordable Housing Overlay. The Land Use Map does not include overlays, it is a zoning map function. She wanted to clarify that when they talked about the Affordable Housing Overlay it was discussed that Staff is working on a survey with affordable housing developers to determine what would be an optimum density. The State wants the City to use a base density of 20 units per acre and we might find that 16 or 18 Council Minutes 03110;'2009 Page 5 might be more appropriate based on the survey. In order to use the designation of 16 or 18 units per acre in the affordable housing overlay at the time the Housing Element is adopted we have to adopt a sister amendment to the zoning code that codifies how we are going to implement that affordable housing overlay zone. Chairman Wilson, indicated that he feels that if we are going to propose a Land Use Map it should strickly identify what will be proposed for those land uses and he knows that the General Plan and the Zoning can not be incongruent so there may be an action that is required to retroactively stick a land use that is appropriate in the General Plan modification but feels that now is the time to identify it. We don't want to get ourselves stuck in a hole with something as controversial as affordable housing. He doesn't feel that there are many properties within the City that would be affected so we should show that designated areas. He feels that this is a critical part of the operation of the City to make sure that the affordable housing is fulfilled. Senior Planner Molina, responded that she understands Chairman Wilson comments and that Staff will look into the best way to handle it. Mayor _Pro _Tem Garcia, requested a matrix be done as the General Plan Update process moves forward. She stated that she concurs with Chairman Wilson with being specific and up front. Senior Planner Molina, stated that another designation that is new to the General Plan is the mixed use designation, which will be seen under proposed residential land use designations and non-residential land use designations. The land use designations cover about 12,045 acres within the City. At build out we would anticipate that these residential designations will accommodate a population of about 15,700 people. With the proposed non-residential land use designations, we have about 1,400 acres. With build out we anticipate with these designations to accommodate an employment base of almost 12,000 people. The mix use designation is approximately 80 acres. The light industrial designation is the area that the public is concerned with, which is the north west corner of the City. They have the flood plane industrial and the light industrial. During the Commission workshops this concern was discussed and what was done was the table that breaks down the different land uses there was some language under the flood plain industrial that anticipates that because of the flood plain issues, the infrastructure issues, and the road issues there will be quite a bit of infrastructure improvements that will need to be done to support industrial development so we see that happening over a period of time. In the interim there is some language that anticipates that the agricultural overlay will be established in the Flood Plain Industrial Designation to allow the keeping of the animals and residential uses. Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, wanted to clarify that the Agricultural Overlay was removed and now staff is suggesting to put it back in. Council Minutes 03/ 10/2009 Page 6 Senior Planner Molina, responded that staff is suggesting that the Agricultural Overlay be placed on the Flood Plain Industrial area. She can not answer what has happened in the past, however it is not there now. Manor Pro Tem Garcia, questioned why the overlay can only be shown on the zoning map. Senior Planner Molina, responded that typically overlay are overlay zones and zones are shown on zoning maps. Ma or Pro Tem Garcia, questioned if someone was curious about Land Use could reference be made that there is an overlay and reference the zoning map. Senior Planner Molina, responded in the affirmative. She stated that this particular designation references that the agricultural overlay zoning designation would be put in place. Planning Commissioner Tom Comstock, stated that he noticed on the proposed land use map the mix use element is in there and he is looking at the zoning map and he doesn't see any kind of overlay for mix use on the zoning map. He questioned if it should be included on the zoning map. Senior Planner Molina, responded that as soon as the General Plan is adopted, the next step will be to update the zoning map and zoning code. The Zoning map will have to be changed to reflect consistency with land uses. She stated that she gave a brief overview of the land use element and the Iand use map. Staff does not anticipate future workshops on the remaining elements unless the Commission or Council feels that we need to have joint workshops or individual workshops. If the Council or the Commission would like to have future workshops on any of the elements they should let staff know. Commissioner Phelps, stated that he feels that the Open Space Element should be revisited. Commissioner Comstock, stated that he is happy with the Land Use Element and the Land Use Map. Planning Commission Vice- Chairman Matthew Addington, stated that staff has done a good job and he would like to see it move forward. Chairman Wilson, requested an explanation on the difference between exhibit 2.4 and 2.5. Senior Planner Molina, responded that exhibit 2.4 is our existing General Plan Land Use Map as it exists today. 2.5 is what staff is proposing for the General Plan Update. Chairman Wilson, restated his point with regards to the affordable housing being included Council Minutes 03 10/2009 Page 7 on the Land Use Map to ensure that there is a correct assumption as a land use item. Commissioner Phelps, questioned if we should consider placing a goal for Blue Mountain Access in simple words "The City shall encourage the access to the open space of Blue Mountain". Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, questioned the development of Blue Mountain and standards related to the elevation. Senior Planner Molina, responded that there is policy set for building relative to elevations. MayorPro_Tem Garcia, feels that the map isn't truly reflecting what the policy is saying. Senior Planner Molina, responded that it depicts what the designation is. This is what staff would use to review applications that come in. She stated that the Hillside Low Density Residential has been in place for quite some time as a result of past workshops. There are protections in place to insure that the mountain top is maintained. Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, questioned if it is taken into consideration if a development is going to be a burden upon the cost of services. Community and Economic Development Director Powers, stated that developers are limited by elevation. The applicant would have to provide access to services or provide an alternative. In terms of whether we want to allow development on Blue Mountain, the parcels are individually owned by private parties, most of which have already evaluated where on their parcel they can actually build one or two residential buildings if any. They purchased the property knowing what its value is. There are impact fees that are included in the development of a project. Chairman Wilson, stated the property owners purchased the Iand with the knowledge that they would have restrictive conditions to deal but that they still have use of the property. Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, wanted to confirm that there is no building above 1,450 elevation. Chairman Wilson, confirmed. Commissioner Phelps, would like to see some way to gain access to Blue Mountain. Community and Economic Development Director Powers, stated that the City owns a parcel at the base of Blue Mountain and she believes that a policy can be added to the Open Space Element. Council Minutes 03! 10,2009 Page 8 Mayor Marvetta Ferre, requested clarification on the Agricultural Overlay and that it is going to cover the areas that have been brought up this evening. Senior Planner Molina, responded that there is language included in the Flood Plain Industrial Designation that allows for the continued use of the residential uses as well as agricultural uses. The zoning map at this time only has a flood plain overlay zone so when the map is updated they will include the agricultural overlay zone. Commission Comstock, wanted to make sure that the Light Industrial Designation and the Flood Plain Industrial Designation areas are covered by the Agricultural Overlay. Senior Planner Molina, stated that the same language will be placed in the Light Industrial Designation that is in the Flood Plain Industrial Designation. She reported that the Draft EIR is being prepared and will cover this General Plan update and the Redevelopment Plan Amendment. Staff met with the environmental consultant and they anticipate getting the screen check for review in April. Staff will go through that and get it ready for release to the public and anticipate that the Draft EIR will be ready for release in May or June. Community and Economic Development_ Director Powers, added that once the Draft EIR is released there is a 45 day public comment period and staff will go back and address the comments. We are looking at the month of July or early August to have everything certified, which would be the General Plan, EIR and the Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan. Chairman Wilson, stated that looking at exhibit 2.2 in the General Plan Update, the Specific Plan Locations, he would like two considerations, given the infield nature of the General Commercial Area that is identified in exhibit 2.5, we have the Barton Road Specific Plan tied up as a Specific Plan location and due to the nature of the animal that is identified under that General Commercial Mix Use would it be a good idea to adhere a specific plan requirement for that area, anything north of the high school and north of the industrial section within that mix use location and the appendages of the commercial. He is thinking that the same thought pattern would be applicable to the blue area within the Blue Mountain area hill side low density residential. He feels that both areas could be specific plan areas to be able to tie the various uses and be able to provide a proper buffer between the uses. Senior Planner Molina, indicated that those areas will be specific plans when they are developed. It is her understanding that for this particular exhibit is to identify adopted specific plans that are already in effect. Chairman Wilson, feels that we get ourselves in trouble when we don't let the general public know that an area might be up for a specific plan. This might be our tool. It puts it under our control to some extent. 0 Council Minutes 03 10.2009 Page 9 Community and Economic Development Director Powers, stated that they will look further into what Chairman Wilson is saying, however, the particular map that he is referring to is for existing Specific Plans that have been adopted and is required. Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, questioned if there is anything official related to the Outdoor Adventures Center. Jeffrey McConnell, 21758 Walnut Avenue, clarified that the residential area that he lives in still has the agricultural overlay. Chairman Wilson, responded in the affirmative. Commissioner Comstock, stated that it might be helpful to have a topography map showing the area above the 1,450 elevation on Blue Mountain when it comes time to have discussions. He believes that there are other parcels in town that have an agricultural overlay and he wants to make sure that all of the parcels that have an agricultural overlay continue and would like that to be clarified on the zoning map as well. Senior Planner Molina, stated that she will meet with Commissioner Comstock to clarify which properties he is referring to. Mayor Ferre adjourned the Joint Workshop between the City Council and the Planning Commission to discuss the Land Use Element at 5:05 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 10, 2009 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace was called to order in the Council Chambers, Grand Terrace Civic Center, 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California, on March 10, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Maryetta Ferre, Mayor Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Miller, Councilmember Walt Stanckiewitz, Councilmember Brenda Mesa, City Clerk Steve Berry, Acting City Manager Bernard Simon, Finance Director Joyce Powers, Community & Economic Development Director Richard Shields, Building & Safety Director John Harper, City Attorney Sgt. Hector Gomez, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Council Minutes 03:' 10/2009 Page 10 John Salvate, San Bernardino County Fire Department ABSENT: Bea Cortes, Councilmember The City Council meeting was opened with Invocation by Pastor Pat Bower, Calvary, The Brook Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Ann Garcia. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ITEMS TO DELETE - None SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2A. Grand Terrace $5.00 Buck Acting City Manager Steve Be=, announced that the City has been working on the GT Buck Program and is proud to say that the official GT Bucks are in. They have anti theft measures to prove authenticity. 500 residents have been chosen to receive their GT Buck. Management Analysis Matthew Wirz, explained how the 500 residents were chosen. Acting City Man& e� , added that the residents will receive a congratulatory letter from the Mayor explaining how the GT Buck works. People can purchase a GT Buck to help support local businesses. A story was done on Grand Terrace on the LA News and they shared the video clip. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-2009-33 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER CORTES WAS ABSENT) , to approve the following Consent Calendar Items: 3A. Approve Check Register Dated March 10, 2009 3B. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 3C. Approval of 2-24-2009 Minutes 3D. Special Events Permit Requested by Calvary, The Brook for the Use of Rollins Park for a Special Event on April 12, 2009 3E. Authorization for the Acting City Manager to Attend the National League of Cities Meeting, March 13 - 18, 2009 in Washington D.C. 3F. Council to Review Purchase of Hybrid SUV for Code Enforcement Department Using AQMD AB2766 Funds and Facilities Development Fund 19-700-705 Council Minutes 03 102009 Page 11 PUBLIC COMMENT Robert Stouffer, 12488 Warbler, stated that over the past several weeks he has read in the newspaper that Grand Terrace wants to be a bicycle friendly town. Where he lives it is unfriendly and unsafe. Every morning on the weekend bicyclist are flying through the four ways stops through the signal lights. He personally almost hit one that ran a stop signs. He has witnessed Deputies running through stop signs full speed no lights and no sirens. There are children walking on the street and riding skateboards and riding bikes. He feels that someone is going to get hurt. He feels that if we are promoting Grand Terrace as a bicycle friendly town this needs to be taken care of. Corey Wilson, 22310 Barton Road #3B, reported that he is a business owner. He stated that it is not often that you will see a City trying to help and promote businesses locally. He feels that the GT Buck is very innovative and thanked Acting City Manager Berry. Dennis Kidd,22874 Pico Street, stated that there was a good article in the last edition of the Grand Terrace City News about the naming of the New High School. The wrong day and time of the Board of Education Meeting was listed. The meeting will be held on March 12, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. at the CJUSD Student Service Center Board Room. It is important that everyone from Grand Terrace attend this meeting. If there is no support from Grand Terrace the new High School will not be named Grand Terrace High School. He supports honoring JoAnn Johnson at the new Senior Center. He reminded everyone that on March 15, 2009 is the Blue Mountain Hike. Margie Miller, 22996 Palm Avenue, apologized about the error of information on the time and address of the CJUSD Board Meeting. The correct address and time will be in the City News and the paper will be coming out on Wednesday to make sure that everyone sees the correction. She stated that the Meeting will be held on March 12, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. at 85I South Mt. Vernon Avenue in Colton. It is important to go out and show support. Phil Velez, 1025 S. Riverside Avenue, Rialto, invited everyone to attend the 4`h Annual Scout Reach Program Distinguished Citizens Award Dinner that will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 in the fellowship hall at the Assembly of God Church located at 450 W. Citrus Avenue in Colton. Dinner will begin at 6.00 p.m. A committee of citizens from Colton and Grand Terrace have assisted the Boy Scouts of America in sponsoring the dinner to help raise funds for the scouts reach program. The Scout Reach program ensures that all young people have an opportunity to join scouting regardless of their financial circumstances, neighborhood environments or ethnic background. The program emphasizes on ethics, goals and values, and teaches responsibilities. The dinner helps raise funds for the Scout Reach Program and allows them to recognize a community resident that have made significant contributions to their community. He announced that Pat Nix from Grand Terrace is going to be recognized as well as the Football Coach from Colton High School. Council Minutes 03 10.2009 Page 12 Acting City Manager Berry_, stated that he will work with the Sheriff's Department and Mr. Stouffer regarding his concerns. REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Historical and Cultural Activities Committee a. Minutes of February 2, 2009 CC-2009-34 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER CORTES WAS ABSENT), to accept the February 2, 2009 Minutes of the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee. 2. Emergency Operations Committee a. Minutes of February 3, 2009 CC-2009-35 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER STANCKIEWITZ, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER CORTES WAS ABSENT), to accept the February 3, 2009 Minutes of the Emergency Operations Committee. 0 5B. Council Reports Mayor Pro Tent Lee Ann Garcia, reminded everyone about the Hike on Blue Mountain that will start at 8:00 a.m. She commended the Food Connection for doing the fundraiser for Child Care Services. They will donate 25% of the purchases to the Grand Terrace Child Care Services to help purchase outdoor equipment. Councilmember Miller, reported that the City is getting hit again with graffiti. He asked where staff' is on the Union Pacific bridge that has graffiti all over it. Acting City Manager Berry, responded that an ordinance was done for that bridge. Currently staff is trying to build a bridge that requires working with Union Pacific and staff felt that it wouldn't be good to sue them right now. Councilmember Miller, reported that he has been receiving phone calls that Rollins Park is not getting opened at 7:00 a.m. and requested that staff look into it. He reported that the Grand Terrace Lion's Club will be holding their Pancake Breakfast on March 29, 2009. Councilmember Walt_Stanckiewitz, reported that a new C.E.R.T. training class has begun. He feels that people need to get involved and feels that this is a very important organization Council Minutes 03 10-:2009 Page 13 to get involved in. Last week he attended the League of California Cities Dinner. There were some presenters from Sacramento who gave an insider look at the State's financial situation. A presentation was given on the new budgeting method that they are going to try and teach the legislature. He felt that it was discouraging. He wrote an e-mail to the division representative and she has passed it on to the League President. It is his hope that they will take on the position that things need to change because things aren't. Mayor Ferre, reported that she attended the San Bernardino County Wide Gangs and Drug Task Force. They always show what is being done to combat gangs and drugs in San Bernardino County. It is always very interesting and it's a labor of love for some of the people that work so hard to help people who have many strikes against. The Gang Reduction Intervention Team gave a presentation. She reported that City Staff and Council Members were invited to the Korean Seventh-Day Adventist Church for a musical program and dinner. They want to be a part of the community and are very serious about it. The Library is sponsoring Grand Terrace Community Book Read. This year it is "Pay it Forward" you can get copies in the library and there will be some discussion groups announced later. She reported that the Barton Square Ground Breaking will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 1:30 on the northwest corner of Barton Road and Mt. Vernon. The three main businesses are Fresh & Easy, Walgreens and Starbucks. The Developer is Dr. Robert Ha. Everyone is invited to attend. She would like a report regarding High School #3 from the Colton Joint Unified School at the next Council Meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, welcomed back Richard Shields and commended the Planning Staff for doing a great job on the joint workshop and thanked the Planning Commission as well. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6A. An Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace, California Amending Title 18 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 18.72 Entitled Amateur ("HAM") Radio Antennas, to the Grand Terrace Zoning Code, Applicable City -Wide (Zoning Amendment No. 06-02) Community and Economic Development Director Powers, thanked Councilmember Miller and Mayor Pro Tem Garcia for their participation in the Committee. On January 22, 2009, the Committee met to review an updated Ordinance, which clarifies the standards as requested by the Planning Commission, as follows: I. Antennas that do not exceed fifteen (15) feet if ground mounted or ten (10) feet if roof mounted do not require submittal of a Land Use Application. 2. Antennas up to 35 feet above ground require a Land Use Application ($50.00 fee) and may be approved by the Community and Economic Development Director if all development standards are met. Council Minutes 03i 10;`2009 Page 14 3. If the Director has health and safety concerns or if the antenna does not meet the Ordinance's development standards, the application will be referred to the Planning Commission (no additional fee). 4. The applicant may appeal a decision of the Planning Commission to the City Council (no additional fee). 5. A 300-foot radius notification of adjacent property owners is required for all applications, regardless of height or number of antennas. The Committee also recommended that a section limiting the length and diameter of an antenna boom be deleted because related setback and total array area standards adequately addressed the size issue. The Committee then voted 12 to 1 in favor of forwarding the proposed Ordinance to the Planning Commission with this last modification. On February 19, 2009, the Planning Commission unanimously approve recommending that the City Council adopt the Ordinance and Negative Declaration. Staff is recommending that the City Council adopt the proposed Amateur "HAM" Radio Antenna Ordinance and Negative Declaration. Mayor Ferrd opened the Public Hearing for discussion. JoAnn Johnson, 12723 Mt. Vernon, encouraged a yes vote on the proposed Ordinance. She had hoped for 45 foot height and she has concern with the 300 foot radius notification. Bob Souter, 12045 Westwood Lane, shared a short video on antennas. He feels that simple antennas should not require a permit. Mayor Ferrd returned discussion to the Council. Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, asked the City Attorney to comment on the continents made on the video. City Attorney John H=er, stated that cities and home owner associations have limited ability to regulate antennas. Case Law has changed back and forth over the years. The Ordinance that is before the Council meets the requirements of California and Federal Law. Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, thanked Councilmember Miller, Chairman Doug Wilson and Commissioner Brian Phelps for their participation on the Committee. It is one of those issues that is not perfect for everyone but is a compromise. Councimember, Miller, thanked everyone that attended the committee meetings. He feels that the group came together what he feels is a good compromise. CC-2009-36 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM Council Minutes 03 110.-2009 Page 15 GARCIA, CARRIED 4-0-I -0 (COUNCILMEMBER CORTES WAS ABSENT), to approve the first reading of an Ordinance of the City of Grand Terrace, California Amending Title 18 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 18.72 Entitled Amateur ("HAM") Radio Antennas, to the Grand Terrace Zoning Code, Applicable City -Wide (Zoning Amendment No. 06-02) UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS 8A. Council to Consider the Naming/Dedication of the Grand Terrace Senior Center CC-2009-37 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER STANCKIEWITZ, CARRIED 4-0-1-0, (COUNCOILMEMBER CORTES WAS ABSENT), to Dedicate the Grand Terrace Senior Center in JoAnn Johnson's name. CLOSED SESSION 9A. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code Section 54956.8) Pro e - 21801 & 21769 Barton Road (APN 1167-121-03 & 1167-121-04) Agency Negotiator - Steve Berry Under Negotiation Price and Terms of Payment Mayor Ferr6 announced that the Council met in Closed Session for a Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code Section 54956.8) for the Property located at 21801 & 21769 Barton Road (APN 1167-121-03 & 1167-121-04) and there was no reportable action taken. Mayor Ferrd adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m., until the next City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. 4NIAYV0f the City of Grand Terrace Ll CITY CLERK of the City of Grand Terrace