04/10/2012CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES • APRIL 10, 2012
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
Grand Terrace Civic Center • 22795 Barton Road
CALL TO ORDER
Convene City Council and City Council as the Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment
Agency
Invocation
Councilwoman Darcy McNaboe offered the Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Councilman Bernardo Sandoval led the Pledge of Allegiance
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Arrived
Walt Stanckiewitz
Mayor
Present
Lee Ann Garcia
Mayor Pro Tern
Present
_Qarcy McNaboe
Councilwoman
Present
Bernardo Sandoval
Councilman
Present
Gene Mays
Councilman
Absent
Betsy Adams
City Manager
Present
Joyce Powers
Community and Economic Development Director
Present
Bernie Simon
Finance Director
Present
Tracey Martinez
City Clerk
Present
Richard Shields
Director of Building & SafetylPublic Works
City Attorney
Present
Richard Adams
Present
Ed Finneran
San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department
Present
Rick McClintock
San Bernardino County Fire Department
Present
1. ITEMS TO DELETE
The Closed Session Items 9A. Potential Initiation of Litigation per Government Code Section 54956.9 (c)
- One Case and 9B. Public Employee Performance Evaluation per Government Code Section 54957 (b) -
Title: City Manager will be postponed to April 24, 2012.
2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Recognize Wilden Pump and Engineering for "in God We Trust' Lettering in the Council Chambers
Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz stated that on January 10, 2012, the City Council adopted a Resolution
supporting the display of the National Motto "In God We Trust' in the Grand Terrace Council Chambers.
Wilden Pump and Engineering approached the City indicating their desire to provide the lettering and
placement and National Motto. As a result, as of March 14, 2012, the National Motto is officially
displayed in the Grand Terrace Council Chambers. He presented Dawayn Lamb, representing Wilden
Pump and Engineering, with a Certificate of Appreciation.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER: Bernardo Sandoval, Councilman
AYES: Walt Stanckiewitz, Lee Ann Garcia, Darcy McNaboe, Bernardo Sandoval
ABSENT: Gene Hays
A. Waive Full Reading of Full Ordinances on Agenda
B. Approval of Minutes — Special Meeting — 03/20/2012
C. Approval of Minutes — Regular Meeting — 03/27/2012
Mayor Pro Tern Garcia abstained from Item 3C.
D. Approval of Minutes — Special Meeting — 03/31/2012
G. Check Register No. 04-10-2012
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA
3E. City Hall Access Barrier Removal
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bernardo Sandoval_ Councilman
SECONDER: Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern
AYES: Walt Stanckiewitz, Lee Ann Garcia, Darcy McNaboe, Bernardo Sandoval
ABSENT: Gene Hays
3F. Award Contractor Agreement to Play Smart Surfacing, Inc, to Provide Rubberized Islay Surface
Repairs at Grand Terrace Child Care Facility
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Bernardo Sandoval, Councilman
SECONDER:
Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern
AYES:
Walt Stanckiewitz, Lee Ann Garcia, Darcy McNaboe, Bernardo Sandoval
ABSENT:
Gene Hays
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Ella Spears and Zoe Underwood
Thanked Mayor Pro Tern Lee Ann Garcia, on behalf of their second and fourth grade classes, for coming
to their classrooms and reading The Lora x by Dr. Seuss. They presented her with a big thank you card_
Richard Knapp
Indicated that he attended the last Council Meeting with regard to an idea he had in starting a Community
Garden. He thanked Joyce Powers, Community and Economic Development Director, for her assistance,
He has spoken to a Pastor Keo at Azure Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church and they are working with
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them on utilizing the land by the fire station. He will work with the Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scouts
and local businesses to see if they would like to participate in his project. He will keep the Council
informed as the project moves forward.
5. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Darcy McNaboe
Reported that she read an article in the Press Enterprise about two 5th grade students from Terrace View
Elementary School that won trophies in the Elementary Division Sweepstakes Science Fair and
congratulated the students. She congratulated the 63rd Woman of Distinction choices that were
announced from Assemblyman Morrell. In addition to naming Pat Nix as Woman of the Year, he has
chosen Virginia Castillo, Louise Lundstrum, Debra Hurst, Arlene Weaver and Penny Radtke. She is
looking forward to Terrace View's presentation of Beauty and the Beast this weekend.
Councilmember Bernardo Sandoval
Reported that he attended an event to celebrate Gene's Restaurant in Calton. There were a lot of Grand
Terrace resident's in attendance supporting Gene. It was a great event honoring a special man. He is
looking forward to the Mayor's Ball and the Beauty and the Beast play.
Mayor Pro Tern Lee Ann Garcia
Reported that Kevin will be video taping the Beauty and the Beast play so those who are unable to attend
the play will be able to get the tape. The program will be held Thursday through Sunday at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are open seating, $10.00 each. She gave kuddos to the Woman's Club for their Inspirational
Brunch. She reported that Free Dump Day will be held on April 14th. Burrtec will have a drop off location
on the corner of Mt. Vernon and Canal for Grand Terrace residents. On April 20th there will be free
mulch for residents, first come first serve until it is gone. The Annual Art Show, sponsored by the
Historical and Cultural Activities Committee, will be held on May 6th and Grand Terrace Day will be held
on June 9th. The Lion's Club will be holding Movies in the Park on July 7th. She announced that Baskets
Ah La Cart is coming back to town. She thanked Jeff Allen for his e-mail that he sent out and all of the
CERT Members for all of the work that they do.
Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz
Free dump day is on April 14th. Burrtec will be providing oversized equipment and bins to haul off large
items on the corner of Mt. Vernon and Canal. Those doing spring cleaning should take advantage of this
free dump day. Burrtec will also be providing free compost beginning April 20th on the corner of Mt.
Vernon and Canal to the public for free. He hopes to see everyone at the Mayor's Ball. They have a
good time and it is for a good cause.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Repeal Stormwater System Ordinance and Approve Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance to Adopt
New Federal and State Mandated Requirements.
Adopt an Ordinance by Title of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, County of San Bernardino,
State of California, Repealing in its Entirety Ordinance No. 142 and Amending Title 13 by Repealing
Chapter 13.20 and Adopting a New Chapter 13.20 (Stormwater System) of Title 13 of the Municipal
Code.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER: Bernardo Sandoval, Councilman
AYES: Walt Stanckiewitz, Lee Ann Garcia, Darcy McNaboe, Bernardo Sandoval
ABSENT: Gene Hays
B. Termination of Memorandum of Understanding Between the City, Former Redevelopment Agency and
Grand Terrace Partners, LLC
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California approving the agreement
to terminate the Memorandum of Understanding between the City, the former Grand Terrace
Redevelopment Agency, and Grand Terrace Partners, LLC, and payment of $375,000 with unallocated
funds of the former Grand Terrace Redevelopment Agency.
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER:
Bernardo Sandoval, Councilman
AYES:
Walt Stanckiewitz, Lee Ann Garcia, Darcy McNaboe, Bernardo Sandoval
ABSENT:
Gene Hays
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council as the Successor Agency to the Grand Terrace Redevelopment
Agency, Grand Terrace, California approving the agreement to terminate the Memorandum of
Understanding between the City, the former Grand Terrace Redevelopment Agency, and Grand Terrace
Partners, LLC, and payment of $375,000 with unallocated funds of the former Grand Terrace
Redevelopment Agency.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Darcy McNaboe, Councilwoman
AYES: Walt Stanckiewitz, Lee Ann Garcia, Darcy McNaboe, Bernardo Sandoval
ABSENT: Gene Hays
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8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Proposed Eagle Scout Project
To approve the Eagle Scout Project as presented by Anthony Farias.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER:
Darcy McNaboe, Councilwoman
AYES:
Walt Stanckiewitz, Lee Ann Garcia, Darcy McNaboe, Bernardo Sandoval
ABSENT:
Gene Hays
Anthony Farias
Gave an overview of his proposed Eagle Scout Project for the corner of Canal Street and Barton Road.
B. Funding Options for One -Time Paramedic Costs
Allocate $3,000 from unencumbered funds ($500.00 from Special Departmental Expense - Account #10-
110-220, $2,500 from Travel, Conferences & Meetings - Account # 10-110-270), place the information on
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the Reader Board with updates on monies donated and direct staff to give an update at the next Council
Meeting.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Darcy McNaboe, Councilwoman
SECONDER:
Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern
AYES:
Walt Stanckiewitz, Lee Ann Garcia, Darcy McNaboe, Bernardo Sandoval
ABSENT:
Gene Hays
9. CLOSED SESSION
A. Potential initiation of Litigation per Government Code Section 54956.9 (c) - One Case
Postponed to April 24, 2012
B. Public Employee Performance Evaluation per Government Code Section 54957 (b) - Title: City Manger
Postponed to April 24, 2012.
ADJOURN
The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 6:00 PM.
YOR o the City of Grand Terrace
CITY CLERK of the City of gmnd Terrace
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