03/25/2014 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES • MARCH 25, 2014
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 and the Housing Authority
Invocation-Pastor Andy McRae, Azure Hills Seventh Day Adventists Church
Pledge of Allegiance-Council Member Sylvia Robles
Atfendee.Name ; Title 'Status Arrived
Walt Stanckiewitz" � Mayor Present
Darcy McNaboe ; Council Member i Present
Jackie Mitchell j Council Member Present
Sylvia Robles E Council Member Present
Kenneth J. Henderson ! Interim City Manager 1 Present
Emily Wong j Interim Assistant City Manager } Present
Cynthia Fortune Finance Director Present
Sandra Molina Interim Community Development Director Present
Robert Khuu Deputy City Attorney { Present
Shar Toler { Interim Secretary ; Present
Captain Steve Dorsey (.San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department I Present I
1. ITEMS TO DELETE
A. Lieutenant Donny Mahoney's presentation of the Year-End Criminal Statistics report to be continued to
the April 8, 2014 City Council Meeting.
2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - NONE
The Year-End Criminal Statistics report was continued to the next Council Meeting on April 8, 2014.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items A, C, and E were approved unanimously.
RESULT: APPROVED[UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Darcy-McNaboe, Council Member
SECONDER: Jackie Mitchell; Council Member .
AYES: Walt Stanckiewitz,Datcy McNaboe, Jackie Mitchell, Sylvia Robles
A. Waive Full Reading of Full Ordinances on Agenda
B. Item Pulled from Consent
Pulled from Consent for further discussion by Council Members Sylvia Robles, and Jackie Mitchell
( � respectively.
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C. Approval of Check Register No. 03-11-2014
D. Item Pulled from Consent
Pulled from Consent for further discussion by Council Member Jackie Mitchell.
E. Emergency Operations Committee Business
Council was introduced to EOC candidates, Paul Tickner and Joe Ramos (one primary; one alternate),
and received a brief presentation regarding their qualifications.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
F. Approval of Minutes—Regular Meeting—03/11/2014
RESULT: ACCEPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sylvia Robles, Council Member
SECONDER: Jackie Mitchell, Council Member
AYES:. Walt Stanckiewitz, Darcy McNaboe, Jackie Mitchell, Sylvia Robles
G. Advertisement for Planning Commission Appointments
Council Member Jackie Mitchell asked about the appointment and interviewing process for City
Commissions, and Interim Community Development Director, Sandra Molina, responded that it is
standard for the Council to interview applicants.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
J MOVER: Jackie Mitchell, Council Member
SECONDER: Sylvia Robles,�Council Member
AYES: Walt Stanckiewitz, Darcy McNaboe, Jackie.Mitchell, Sylvia Robles
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
A. Lions Club,Alexis Morgan and Christine Lucas
Ms. Morgan and Ms. Luna extended an invitation from the Lions Club President to attend the free
Community Luncheon on April 4, 2014 at 12:0013M. At the luncheon, they will discuss the Lions Club 40-
year involvement in the community.
B. Foundation of Grand Terrace, Pastor Andy McRae
Pastor McRae announced, in cooperation with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, the Foundation of
Grand Terrace will be coordinating a summer day camp for the area's youths. Advertising will be
announced at the end of the Spring Break period for resident schools. Additionally, Pastor McRae
announced the Foundation has launched a Healthy Grand Terrace Initiative and will be submitting a
Healthy Cities Initiative application to the County Department of Public Health at the end of the week. The
goals of their submission are to obtain $25,000 in seed money along with 1-year of assistance from a
Public Health Intern in a graduate studies program.
5. COUNCIL REPORTS
A. Council Member Jackie Mitchell
Expressed her thanks for the successful turnout at the Mayor's Ball on March 21, 2014, and thanked
Mayor Stanckiewitz for his participation. Also, Council Member Mitchell, brought to light some concerns
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expressed by parents at Grand Terrace Elementary school regarding heavy traffic in the morning around
the site, and would like staff to contact the school's Principal to share plans to remedy the situation as
well as requesting that the Sheriffs department provide additional patrols during peak periods.
B. Council Member Sylvia Robles
On behalf of the City, Council Member Robles attended several events and seminars. She relayed the
information she received along with some concerns regarding the direction of the City. Additionally,
Council Member Robles expressed her condolences to the parents of deceased former Grand Terrace
resident Richard M. Mendoza. In conjunction with Mr. Mendoza's community efforts, Council Member
Robles expressed the need for the City and community to support programs for the youth. To that end,
she thanked everyone who participated in the Mayor's Ball on March 21, 2014 including Sandals Church
for the use of their facility. Council Member Robles asked about rumors of new business development,
and Interim Community Development Director Sandra Molina responded.
In follow up to Council Member Robles' inquiry about new business development, Council Member Jackie
Mitchell asked if the new business was an independent owner or a franchisee. Ms. Molina confirmed that
the new business was an independent owner.
C. Council Member Darcy McNaboe
On behalf of the City, Council Member Darcy McNaboe attended the San Bernardino Valley Water
District Advisory Commission on Water and relayed the information contained in the District's report
regarding usage levels. Council Member McNaboe also reported on the District's successful water
conservation and storage efforts. Additionally, she attended the Grand Terrace Woman's Club Tea and
relayed her appreciation for their help in the Community.
D. Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz
1 Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz relayed his appreciation for both the Grand Terrace Woman's Club Tea and
Mayor's Ball that he attended.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Selection of Design Alternatives for Washington Street Interchange/Mt. Vernon Avenue Improvement
Project
In attendance from the City of Colton were Mayor Sarah Zamora, Council Member Frank Navarro,
Council Member Susan Oliva and City Manager Stephen Compton.
Interim City Manager Ken Henderson delivered the staff report, and provided further insight into the
evolution of the design alternative selection process. In support of the information provided, both Mayor
Zamora and Council Member Navarro spoke about the mutually beneficial aspects of recommended
alternatives 6 and 11.
Resident Doug Wilson expressed his concerns regarding Alternatives 6 and 11, and offered his support
for Alternative 10.
At the request of Council Member Sylvia Robles, a 20-minute break to review the presented exhibits was
provided. After the break, Council Member Sylvia Robles voiced her support of the Staff
recommendation.
Mayor Stanckiewitz voiced his support of the Staff recommendation.
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j Council Member Jackie Mitchell voiced her support of Alternative 6 and her agreement with opposing
Alternative 10; however, she expressed concerns with the viability of Alternative 11.
Council Member Robles, in agreement with Council Member Mitchell, indicated her support of Alternative
6 and her agreement with opposing Alternative 10; however, she expressed her concerns with the
viability of Alternative 11.
Council Member Darcy McNaboe, in agreement with Council Member Mitchell and Council Member
Robles, voiced her support of Alternative 6 and her agreement with opposing Alternative 10; however,
she expressed her concerns with the viability of Alternative 11.
To provide a clearer understanding of the agreed upon strategies between the City of Colton and Staff,
Interim City Manager Henderson, explained to the Council that the Alternatives were selected in order of
least public harm, the Alternatives considered beneficial to both communities and the total cost involved.
SanBAG representatives from both cities determined Alternative 6 to be the first priority, Alternative 11
being the second priority and Alternative 10 being the most disruptive to the local economy. In light of the
legal mandate for SANBAG/CalTrans to submit two alternatives, both cities have elected to support
Alternatives 6 and 11.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jackie Mitchell, Council Member
SECONDER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member
AYES: Walt Stanckiewitz, Darcy McNaboe, Jackie Mitchell, Sylvia Robles
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. A Resolution of the Housing Authority Accepting Housing Assets and Granting a Construction Extension
to Habitat for Humanity San Bernardino Area, Inc.
Staff report was presented by Interim Community Development Director Sandra Molina.
Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Dennis Baxter was present to answer Council questions, and
provide a progress report and the thank Council and Staff.
Council Member Jackie Mitchell asked where Habitat for Humanity was in the build process. Mr. Baxter,
the Habitat for Humanity Executive Director responded accordingly.
Council Member Sylvia Robles asked how this item differed from the other action item that was recently
brought before the Council, and offered her congratulations on the success of their grant application(s).
Interim Community Development Director Sandra Molina indicated actions were substantially the same as
the item under consideration and that the Housing Authority was the designated entity to take such
action.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member
SECONDER: Jackie Mitchell, Council Member j
AYES: Walt Stanckiewitz, Darcy McNaboe, Jackie Mitchell, Sylvia Robles
9. CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURN
A. At the request of Council Member Sylvia Robles, adjourn the meeting in honor of Richard M. Mendoza.
The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday,April 8, 2014 at 6:00 PM.
Mayor of the o Grand Terrace City Clerk of the (City of Grand Terrace
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