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01/08/2019 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES • JANUARY 8, 2019 Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM Grand Terrace Civic Center • 22795 Barton Road CALL TO ORDER Mayor Darcy McNaboe convened the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 6:00 p.m.. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Pastor Patrick Bower of the Brook Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Sylvia Robles. Attendee Name i :Title Status i.Arrived Darcy McNaboe Mayor Present Doug Wilson Mayor Pro Tern Present Sylvia Robles Council Member Present Bill Hussey Council Member Present Jeff Allen Council Member Present G. Harold Duffey City Manager Present Adrian Guerra City Attorney Present Debra Thomas City Clerk Present Alan French Public Works Director Present Sandra Molina Planning & Development Services Director Present Cynthia A. Fortune Assistant City Manager Present A. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Presentation - Proclamation for National Mentoring Month to San Bernardino County Children and Family Services The City Council presented a proclamation for National Mentoring Month to Doreen Ivery of Children's Network on behalf of San Bernardino County Children and Family Services. Presentation - AmPac Tri-State CDC Services - Hilda Kennedy, Founder and President Hilda Kennedy, Founder and President of AmPac Tri-State CDC Services gave a Power Point presentation to the City Council about the services provided by her agency. City of Grand Terrace Page 1 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council January 8, 2019 B. CONSENT CALENDAR . RESULT:,.,,,, APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] ., MOVER: Sylvia Robles, Council Member SECONDER: Doug Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem AYES McNtiboe;Wilson,-Robles, Hussey;Allen .` y 1. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 2. Approval of Minutes— Regular Meeting — 12/11/2018 3. Attachment to Minutes - 12/11/2018 4. Planning Commission, Historical & Cultural Activities Committee, and Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes RECEIVE AND FILE. 5. Approval of Check Register No. 12312018 in the Amount of$284,419.74 APPROVE CHECK REGISTER NO. 12312018 IN THE AMOUNT $284,419.74 AS SUBMITTED, WHICH INCLUDES THE CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNT INDEX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-19. 6. Adoption of Regular Ordinance Establishing Regulations for Sidewalk Vendors Pursuant to Senate Bill No. 946 1) READ BY TITLE ONLY, WAIVE FURTHER READING AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 5.64.060 OF THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING CHAPTER 9.05 TO TITLE 9 OF THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR SIDEWALK VENDORS C. PUBLIC COMMENT Johan Gallo, Grand Terrace shared his opinion on the importance of increasing the City's sheriff's budget and would like this topic addressed in 2019. He expressed his concern with the increase in crime the City is experiencing and would like to see what resources are available to revitalize the neighborhood watch program and do what we can internally to ensure that the deputies patrolling the City are as safe as its residents. Janese Makshanoff, Grand Terrace informed the City Council that Patrick O'Brien has purchased the property underneath the power lines and has secured the property with a six foot chain link fence topped with barbed wire. Years ago, when Warner Hodges owned the property, he allowed the neighboring property owners access through the property from Terrace Avenue to the bike trail. That access has now been fenced off City of Grand Terrace page 2 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council January 8, 2019 and the neighboring property owners need to travel over to La Cadena to access the bike trail which she believes is dangerous. Adrian Guerra, City Attorney confirmed that any plans Mr. O'Brien has for his property needs to go before the Planning Commission and Mayor McNaboe explained that residents may convey their concerns about the property owner and his' plans for the property to the Planning Commission. Ms. Makshanoff stated Mr. O'Brien is abandoning the water wells on the property and she wants to make sure he has obtained his proper permits and is securing those properly. Jeremy Briggs, Grand Terrace Community Basketball Association wanted to thank the City Council for its approval of Community Benefit Funding for the basketball team and wanted to invite the Council to the basketball association's opening ceremonies scheduled for January 13, 2019, 8:00 a.m. at Grand Terrace High School. Secondly, he wanted to remind the City Council of his interest in serving on the Planning Commission. Bobbie Forbes, Grand Terrace expressed her concern regarding the uptick of crime in the City and she believes the most recent break ins were planned events. She understands the City's resources are low to fund more deputies however she asked the Council to look and see if funding can be found somewhere this year. D. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Council Member Jeff Allen Council Member Jeff Allen,desires a youth commission be established to be an active part of the City Council. He would like to see those children who are growing up in the community to have a say about decisions for the City. Council Member Bill Hussey Council Member Bill Hussey reminded everyone about the San Bernardino County Fire FP-5 assessment that will be placed on residents this year. The Fire Department currently leases the City's fire station for $1 and he would like to charge the Fire Department rent at the commercial rate and use that money to help enhance the City's law enforcement. Council Member Sylvia Robles Council Member Sylvia Robles has requested that a Council Policy and Procedures handbook be prepared as soon as possible so that Council will have a clear idea on how to proceed with placing items on a future agenda. City of Grand Terrace Page 3 r Minutes Grand Terrace City Council January 8, 2019 Council Member Robles shared her concerns with the National Orange Show RAVE noise generated from the event center and is disappointed that the issues conveyed to the organizers of the events has not been addressed and/or corrected. She would like to have an ad hoc committee look at the problems generated from the events held at the venue. She attended the San Bernardino County Auditor-Controller swearing in ceremony for Ensen Mason. She followed his candidacy and was pleased he was selected by the voters. She also believes he will be great for the county as he will be reminding the County Board of Supervisors about the pending pension crisis. Mayor Pro Tern Doug Wilson Mayor Pro Tern Doug Wilson commented on Janese Makshanoff's statement that razor wire is being installed on some property in the City. He stated it is illegal to install razor wire or barbed wire in the City. If it is being install, it is a safety problem. Secondly, if there is well abandonment being conducted, it is his understanding County Health Department sets the requirements and there are rules to be followed. He isn't sure that the City even gets involved in the permitting process. Mayor Pro Tern Wilson shared a request that he and his wife would like to see if the City would purchase a larger Christmas tree for its event. Mayor Darcy McNaboe Mayor Darcy McNaboe attended the California JPIA December meeting and stated the Risk Services Group had its annual audit and received a 94%.audit score. Carl Warren & Company performs the third-party administration for the JPIA and they had an overall audit score of 97% which is very high although down one point from last year. Mayor McNaboe noted that the sbX Green Line, the express bus traveling through San Bernardino County, is launching a Saturday service starting January 12, 2019. As part of the launch free rides will be offered January 12, 19 and 26, 2019. Related to the January promotional campaign, OmniTrans has partnered with the athletic department of California State University, San Bernardino to provide customers and the public with free admission' tickets to the women's and men's basketball games on January 26, 2019. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE City of Grand Terrace Page 4 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council .January 8, 2019 G. NEW BUSINESS 7. City of Grand Terrace Legislative Ideas for Assembly Member Reyes and State Senator Leyva to Advocate on Behalf of the City of Grand Terrace G. Harold Duffey, City Manager gave the Power Point presentation for this item. PUBLIC COMMENT Johan Gallo, Grand Terrace remembers in 2018 when Assemblymember Reyes attended the Dinner with a Sheriff, she committed to the City residents that she would help them in any way possible. He and others are still waiting for that help and with the Governor boasting a $30 billion dollar surplus, he would like our legislative officials assist the City of Grand Terrace with additional funding due to its low budgetary issues. Discussion ensued amongst the City Council on additional Legislative Ideas it would like added to the list to be presented to Assembly Member Reyes and State Senator Leyva to advocate on behalf of the City of Grand Terrace: Council Member Hussey: Additional funding for Sheriff services Homeless Council Member Allen: Arranging partnerships within the City for daycare services Mt. Vernon Avenue - Designate as a Secondary Highway Mayor Pro Tern Wilson: Barton Road - Designate as a Secondary Highway City Cultural Center Council Member Robles: Greenspace/Organic Farm Discussion Santa Ana Trail - Regional Park City Community Center - Demolish existing and find funding to build a new Community Center Mayor McNaboe Would like additional meetings held throughout the year with Assemblymember Reyes to discuss Legislative Ideas. Encourage the City of San Bernardino Elected Officials to enclose the music entertainment at the National Orange Show Event Center. City of Grand Terrace Page 5 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council January 8, 2019 City Council directed City Manager Duffey to bring back the item identifying the funding component for each of the items listed in the report, including those items listed above. APPROVE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY IDEAS/PLATFORM AND DIRECT STAFF TO FORWARD PLATFORM TO ASSEMBLY MEMBER ELOISE REYES' AND STATE SENATOR CONNIE LEYVA'S OFFICES RESULT: CONTINUED 8. Information and Progress Report on Grants (Awarded and in Application Process) Alan French, Public Works Director and Sandra Molina, Planning and Development Services Director gave the Power Point presentation for this item. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jeffrey McConnell, Grand Terrace asked if the bike trail to the Santa Ana River Trail involved in SB1 funding. G. Harold Duffey, City Manager stated the City applied for an urban greening grant twice for the bike trail to the Santa Ana River Trail and was denied. Mr. McConnell also asked if the proposed plan for the rickety bridge on Barton Road will remove the grade separation down to where it levels out Barton Road and does it include widening to eventually match what the freeway project lanes will be. Bobbie Forbes, Grand Terrace expressed concern with a for sale sign located by the Gage Park property. The sign proposed loading docks for the property, and she would like to know what is going on as she does not believe loading docks is appropriate for the area. Director French stated the plan is to fill over the railroad right of way. The bridge elevation will not be'the same as it is now; it will be substantially lower. The plan is to provide two lanes of traffic. As far as future widening, the plan is to build one side of the street full with curb, gutter and sidewalk with two lanes of traffic to follow that alignment. Director Molina will reach to the utility companies regarding the placement of the sign in the public right of way. She will also speak with Ms. Forbes regarding the for sale sign and the stated proposed land use. RECEIVE AND FILE City of Grand Terrace Page 6 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council January 8, 2019 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]' MOVER:" Jeff`Allen;Council Meri'ber' - SECONDER:," Bill Hussey, Council Member AYES: McNaboe,Wilson,.Robles,.Hussey, Allen 9. Monthly Financial Report for October-2018 Cynthia Fortune, Assistant City Manager gave the Power Point presentation for this item. RECEIVE AND FILE THE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2018. . RESULT: . APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] - MOVER: Bill Hussey,Council Member ' SECONDER:'. Doug Wilson, Mayor Pro Tom AYES:— McNaboe,Wilson;.Robles,.Hussey; Allen H. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS G. Harold Duffey, City Manager announced the following: City's Low Cost Vaccination Clinic scheduled for January 16, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in City Hall. Staff has reached,out to the community informing them if they have a free event for Grand Terrace residents, the City would like them to post it on the City's event page. Stay Connected. The kiosks throughout the City will contain a poster identifying all of the City's communication platforms which are all up and operational. I. CLOSED SESSION - NONE City of Grand Terrace Page 7 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council January 8, 2019 J. ADJOURN The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. Mayor McNaboe adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 8:00 p.m. in memory of local resident, Bill Nessel. The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. Darc oe, Mayor Debra L. Thomas, City Clerk City of Grand Terrace Page 8