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Home My WebLink About02/25/2020 n CITY OF GRAND TERRACE ,garamtkraT4 CITY COUNCIL '`"-• "` MINUTES • FEBRUARY 25, 2020 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 for Tuesday, February 25, 2020 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 Lieutenant Doug Wolfe of the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department. Attendee Name "; Title i Status I Arrived Darcy McNaboe Mayor Present Doug Wilson Ma or Pro Tem Present Sylvia Robles Council Member Present Bill Hussey Council Member Present Jeff Allen Council Member Present G. Harold Duffey City Manager i Present Adrian Guerra City Attorney Present #� Debra Thomas city Clerk Present I Alan French Public Works Director Present Steven Weiss Planning & Development Services Director Present Cynthia A. Fortune Assistant City Manager Present A. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Presentation of Certificate of Commendation to Lieutenant Doug Wolfe of the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department Members of City Council thanked Lieutenant Doug Wolfe for his service to the City of Grand Terrace. RECESS THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Darcy McNaboe recessed the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 6:17 p.m. City of Grand Terrace Page 1 the state's review. On March 10, 2020 the state notified the City that the Public Interest Finding was rejected and recommends that the City re-bid the project. Therefore, it is staffs recommendation to: 1. REJECT THE ONE (1) BID RECEIVED AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RE-BID THE PROJECT FOR THE MT. VERNON SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Doug Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Darcy McNaboe, Mayor AYES: McNaboe, Wilson, Robles, Hussey, Allen City of Grand Terrace Page 6 e legislatures are looking at creating a separate construction authority that would have the powers to bring funding into a rail solution to the Ontario International Airport. Senator Portantino's bill is looking at San Bernardino County's Measure I funds saying his new authority should be able to take those funds from San Bernardino County taxpayers and use it for this new authority. City of Grand Terrace Page 3 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council February 25, 2020 RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor McNaboe reconvened the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 6:26 p.m. B. REORDERING OF, ADDITIONS TO, OR REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE AGENDA None. C. CONSENT CALENDAR RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Sylvia Robles, Council Member SECONDER: Jeff Allen, Council Member AYES: McNaboe, Wilson, Robles, Hussey, Allen 1. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 2. Approval of Minutes— Regular Meeting — 02/11/2020 3. Attachments to Regular Meeting Minutes for February 11, 2020 4. City Department Monthly Activity Report - January 2020 RECEIVE AND FILE. 5. Approval of Resolution 2020-XX Rescinding a Prior City Council Policy Prohibiting Merit Increases to Eligible Employees ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING A PRIOR CITY COUNCIL POLICY PROHIBITING MERIT INCREASES FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES 6. Quarterly Business License Report Ending December 31, 2019 RECEIVE AND FILE THE QUARTERLY BUSINESS LICENSE REPORT ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019. 7. Monthly Financial Report for December-2019 RECEIVE AND FILE THE DECEMBER-2019 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. D. PUBLIC COMMENT Jeremy Rivera, Grand Terrace expressed his concern regarding the City's streets which he states are in disrepair. He also wants to be able to place items on the City Council agenda and would like to know what is that process. City of Grand Terrace Page 2 age 1 the state's review. On March 10, 2020 the state notified the City that the Public Interest Finding was rejected and recommends that the City re-bid the project. Therefore, it is staffs recommendation to: 1. REJECT THE ONE (1) BID RECEIVED AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RE-BID THE PROJECT FOR THE MT. VERNON SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Doug Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Darcy McNaboe, Mayor AYES: McNaboe, Wilson, Robles, Hussey, Allen City of Grand Terrace Page 6 e legislatures are looking at creating a separate construction authority that would have the powers to bring funding into a rail solution to the Ontario International Airport. Senator Portantino's bill is looking at San Bernardino County's Measure I funds saying his new authority should be able to take those funds from San Bernardino County taxpayers and use it for this new authority. City of Grand Terrace Page 3 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council February 25, 2020 Shari Fleischman, Family Services Association introduced herself to City Council, staff and the Grand Terrace residents as the new interim Coordinator for the Grand Terrace Senior Center and briefly stated her role in the interim position. Bobbie Forbes, Grand Terrace thanked Lieutenant Wolfe for his time serving the City of Grand Terrace. She also shared her experience driving the new round about and witnessing others navigate the area. She is glad the project is done and looks forward to how it will develop and benefit the community. E. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Council Member Jeff Allen Council Member Jeff Allen attended the following: • February 15, 2020 - Car Show Across the Street From Woody's Bar & Grill • February 19, 2020 — Colton Joint Unified School District Community Cabinet Meeting where new Superintendent Dr. Frank Miranda was introduced. • February 20, 2020 — Grand Opening of Grocery Outlet Council Member Allen also requested a Letter of Support from the City Council for Assembly Bill 2121 —Traffic Safety. He also brought to the attention of the City Council, Senate Bill 1383, the Organic Waste Reduction Act which requires the reduction of organic waste in the State's landfills. He would request the City Council's support to help educate residents on how to comply with this new requirement. Council Member Bill Hussey Council Member Bill Hussey— Nothing to Report. Council Member Sylvia Robles Council Member Sylvia Robles attended the following: February 20, 2020 — Grand Opening of Grocery Outlet Council Member Robles expressed her condolences to the family of Grand Terrace resident, Edna Best. Mayor Pro Tern Doug Wilson Mayor Pro Tern Doug Wilson attended the following: February 20, 2020 — Grand Opening of Grocery Outlet City of Grand Terrace Page 3 Y IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Doug Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Darcy McNaboe, Mayor AYES: McNaboe, Wilson, Robles, Hussey, Allen City of Grand Terrace Page 6 e legislatures are looking at creating a separate construction authority that would have the powers to bring funding into a rail solution to the Ontario International Airport. Senator Portantino's bill is looking at San Bernardino County's Measure I funds saying his new authority should be able to take those funds from San Bernardino County taxpayers and use it for this new authority. City of Grand Terrace Page 3 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council February 25, 2020 Mayor Pro Tern Wilson believes Assembly Bill 2121 is a good first step to help the City control its roadways. Mayor Darcy McNaboe Mayor Darcy McNaboe saved her report for the next City Council meeting to be held on March 10, 2020. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. Prioritization of Funding Recommendations for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for Program Year 2020-2021 Todd Nakasaki, Management Analyst gave the Power Point presentation for this item. 1) CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PRIORITIZATION OF ELIGIBLE APPLICATIONS FOR 2020-2021 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING; AND, 2) PRIORITIZE FUNDING ALLOCATIONS AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SUBMIT THE CITY'S CDBG FUNDING RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Sylvia Robles, Council Member SECONDER: Jeff Allen, Council Member AYES: McNaboe, Wilson, Robles, Hussey, Allen G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE H. NEW BUSINESS 9. Award of $2,000 in Community Benefit Funds to the Sheriffs Central Station Explorer Post 508 Cynthia Fortune, Assistant City Manager gave the Power Point presentation for this item. APPROVE THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND GRANT APPLICATION FROM THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S CENTRAL STATION EXPLORER POST 508 AND AWARD THE GRANT AMOUNT OF $2,000. City of Grand Terrace Page 4 cil Member Sylvia Robles Council Member Sylvia Robles attended the following: February 20, 2020 — Grand Opening of Grocery Outlet Council Member Robles expressed her condolences to the family of Grand Terrace resident, Edna Best. Mayor Pro Tern Doug Wilson Mayor Pro Tern Doug Wilson attended the following: February 20, 2020 — Grand Opening of Grocery Outlet City of Grand Terrace Page 3 Y IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Doug Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Darcy McNaboe, Mayor AYES: McNaboe, Wilson, Robles, Hussey, Allen City of Grand Terrace Page 6 e legislatures are looking at creating a separate construction authority that would have the powers to bring funding into a rail solution to the Ontario International Airport. Senator Portantino's bill is looking at San Bernardino County's Measure I funds saying his new authority should be able to take those funds from San Bernardino County taxpayers and use it for this new authority. City of Grand Terrace Page 3 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council February 25, 2020 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Doug Wilson, Mayor Pro Tern SECONDER: Bill Hussey, Council Member AYES: McNaboe, Wilson, Robles, Hussey, Allen 10.Historical and Cultural Activities Committee Appointment and Adopt a Resolution Returning the Regular Member Positions to Seven Debra Thomas, City Clerk gave the presentation for this item. APPOINT LYNN SMITH TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED REGULAR TERM CONTINUING TO JUNE 30, 2020 ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, RE-ESTABLISHING ORIGINAL POLICY THAT THE HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE SHALL BE COMPRISED OF SEVEN MEMBERS RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jeff Allen, Council Member SECONDER: Sylvia Robles, Council Member AYES: McNaboe, Wilson, Robles, Hussey, Allen 11.Appointment of Planning Commission Member to Fill Planning Commission Vacancy Debra Thomas, City Clerk gave the presentation for this agenda item. City Clerk Thomas informed the City Council that an email message was received from Applicant, Jeremy Rivera, requesting that his application be withdrawn. Also, Applicant Mr. Cranston Warren, Jr. failed to show for the interview. Mayor McNaboe informed the residents that the City Council will choose the order of interview for each Applicant and then have the Applicants escorted to the Community Room to wait while each individual interview proceeds. Mayor McNaboe, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Council Member Robles pulled names to set the order of interviews as follows: Brian Phelps, Aron Burian and David Alaniz. Mayor McNaboe directed Adrian Guerra, City Attorney to ask the following five (5) questions of each Applicant as a group as follows: 1. Do you understand that the Planning Commission is not an independent governing body, but rather, a body that reports to, and is subject to the authority granted to it by the City Council? (For example, the Planning Commission is an advisory body to the City Council on matters of policy and a quasi-judicial body on certain land use decisions with appeal rights to the City Council). 2. Are you available to meet the Planning Commission required attendance the minimum two meetings per month? City of Grand Terrace Page 5 Measure I funds saying his new authority should be able to take those funds from San Bernardino County taxpayers and use it for this new authority. City of Grand Terrace Page 3 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council February 25, 2020 3. Are you willing to commit to the training requirements of the Planning Commission which includes regulated and state mandated training? 4. Are you able to commit to technical training that may require you to travel at least once a year? 5. Are you aware that as a member of the Planning Commission, your ability to make public comments may be limited because some land use items may be referred to the Planning Commission? Applicants Brian Phelps, Aron Burian and David Alaniz answered yes to each of the five (5) questions. The Mayor, Mayor Pro Tern and each Council Member selected a question to ask each applicant as follows: Council Member Questions Time Limit Mayor McNaboe Please provide an introductory statement 1 Minute about yourself. Council Member Please explain your interest in serving on the 2 Minutes Hussey Planning Commission and how your background will benefit the Commission and the Community. Council Member Allen Do you feel as a citizen of the community that 2 Minutes you are able to provide objective recommendations on various land-use applications and other issues? What will you use as your guide in decision making? Council Member Robles Please identify what you think are some of the 2 Minutes key development issues facing Grand Terrace in the next 5 to 10 years. Mayor Pro Tem Wilson What special abilities; professional, academic 2 Minutes or life experience, make you feel that you qualify to serve on the Planning Commission. Mayor McNaboe As a Planning Commissioner, what is your role 2 Minutes in implementing the City's 2030 Vision Plan Mayor McNaboe Please provide any additional information. 1 Minute At this time, all applicants were escorted from the Council Chamber except for Brian Phelps who was interviewed first. The remaining applicants were interviewed in the following order: Aron Burian and David Alaniz. The applicants were all asked the questions listed above and allowed the assigned time to provide their answers. City of Grand Terrace Page 6 able to meet the Planning Commission required attendance the minimum two meetings per month? City of Grand Terrace Page 5 Measure I funds saying his new authority should be able to take those funds from San Bernardino County taxpayers and use it for this new authority. City of Grand Terrace Page 3 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council February 25, 2020 Mayor Pro Tern Wilson moved to appoint Brian Phelps. Council Member Robles moved to appoint David Alaniz. Mayor Darcy McNaboe seconded Council Member Robles' motion to appoint David Alaniz. Council Member Hussey seconded Mayor Pro Tern Wilson's motion to appoint Brian Phelps APPOINT DAVID ALANIZ TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 2] MOVER: Sylvia Robles, Council Member SECONDER: Darcy McNaboe, Mayor AYES: Darcy McNaboe, Sylvia Robles, Jeff Allen NAYS: Doug Wilson, Bill Hussey I. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL - NONE J. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS G. Harold Duffey, City Manager announced the following events State of the City Address by mayor Darcy McNaboe to be held Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at Vista Blue Mountain, 22325 Barton Road. Community Day Planning Committee Meeting to be held Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Community Room, 22795 Barton Road. Walk on Blue Mountain to be held Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. at Palm Avenue & Honey Hill Drive. K. CLOSED SESSION - NONE City of Grand Terrace Page 7 ions and other issues? What will you use as your guide in decision making? Council Member Robles Please identify what you think are some of the 2 Minutes key development issues facing Grand Terrace in the next 5 to 10 years. Mayor Pro Tem Wilson What special abilities; professional, academic 2 Minutes or life experience, make you feel that you qualify to serve on the Planning Commission. Mayor McNaboe As a Planning Commissioner, what is your role 2 Minutes in implementing the City's 2030 Vision Plan Mayor McNaboe Please provide any additional information. 1 Minute At this time, all applicants were escorted from the Council Chamber except for Brian Phelps who was interviewed first. The remaining applicants were interviewed in the following order: Aron Burian and David Alaniz. The applicants were all asked the questions listed above and allowed the assigned time to provide their answers. City of Grand Terrace Page 6 able to meet the Planning Commission required attendance the minimum two meetings per month? City of Grand Terrace Page 5 Measure I funds saying his new authority should be able to take those funds from San Bernardino County taxpayers and use it for this new authority. City of Grand Terrace Page 3 Minutes Grand Terrace City Council February 25, 2020 L. ADJOURN Mayor McNaboe adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 7:45 p.m. in memory of Grand Terrace resident, Edna Best. The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. • -1,51.1,4640 o o ity of Grand Terrace City erk ojf4.the CI y of Grand Terrace - City of Grand Terrace Page 8