04/22/2014 stir ' CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES • APRIL 22, 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
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
'Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Walt Stanckiewitz Ma or Present
Darcy-McNaboe Council Member Present
Jackie Mitchell Council Member Present
Sylvia Robles Council Member Absent
Kenneth J. Henderson Interim City Mana er Present
Richard Adams City Attorney Present
Debora Thomsen _ City Clerk _^ �— Present
Steve Elam i Project Manager, Finance Department Present
Sandra Molina I Interim Community Development Director Present
Emily Interim Assistant City Manager _ Present _
Cynthia Fortune Finance Director Present
Donny Mahoney i San Bernardino Co. Sheriff Department I Present ! _
Mike Weis i San Bernardino Co. Fire Department i Present
1. ITEMS TO DELETE
City Manager Henderson noted Public Hearing Item 6 would be moved to a later date, due to the cost
proposal received being significantly higher than the staff estimate. He noted the subject would be
brought back to the Council once a Request for Bids was completed.
Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz stated Items 5 B, 8 C, D & E would be continued to the next meeting, scheduled
May 13th, 2014, when all of the Council could be present.
The Mayor then noted Closed Session Item No. 9 would be moved to a future meeting (date uncertain)
due to lack of a quorum.
2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Item B Volunteer Appreciation; Representatives from the Planning Commission were not available;
therefore, their certificate will be presented at the scheduled meeting on May 13, 2014.
A. Grand Terrace Woman's Club- Certificate of Appreciation
The Woman's Club was honored for the 106 years of service to the community. In addition, a
representative from San Bernardino County Board of Supervisor's Ramos' office was in attendance and
( also honored the Woman's Club.
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B. Volunteer Appreciation
Burga Laesser
,J Central Station Volunteers
Citizens on Patrol
Historical & Cultural Committee
Pastor Andy McRae
Planning Commission
C. Year-End Criminal Statistics Report
San Bernardino County Sheriff Lieutenant Donny Mahoney's 2013 Statistical Year-End Report was
presented at the end of the Public Comment section later in the meeting.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 3C was pulled for discussion by Council Member McNaboe to be held after the vote regarding
Consent Items A, B, D, E, & F, which were then approved unanimously.
Item 3C was then discussed with City Staff and then approved unanimously by the same vote:
Motion: Council Member McNaboe.
Second: Council Member Mitchell.
Ayes: Council Members McNaboe, Mitchell and Mayor Stanchiewitz.
No's: None.
Absent: Council Member Robles.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] I
MOVER: Darcy McNaboe,Council Member
-� SECONDER: Jackie Mitchell, Council Member
-AYES Walt Stanckiewitz, Darcy McNaboe, Jackie Mitchell
ABSENT: Sylvia Robles
A. Waive Full Reading of Full Ordinances on Agenda
Approved
B. Approval of Minutes—Regular Meeting—04/08/2014
C. Check Register No. 04-22-2014
Pulled for discussion by Council Member McNaboe and considered after all other Consent items were
voted upon. Questions related to some of the items listed were responded to by City Manager
Henderson.
D. Healthy Cities Sponsorship Application
Approved Application and Resolution No. 2014-050
E. Redlands Passenger Rail Project
Approved Resolution No. 2014-051 and letter to SANBAG and the City of Redlands.
F. Assembly Bill 2574--Oppose
Approved Resolution No. 2014-052 and letter to California Legislature.
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4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Jeffrey McConnell spoke regarding the Gage Canal, and the lack of use of electric vehicles locally.
Pastor Andy McRae stated his appreciation for the City's recognition regarding the hard work of
volunteers. He further noted how important everyone's health is, and thanked the city for its involvement
in the Healthy City application process. He noted the County approved the Foundation for Grand
Terrace's application for its Health and Fitness Program and has been awarded $25,000 for this purpose.
June 7th has been designated as a Health and Fitness activities day.
Special Presentations: Continued
San Bernardino County Sheriff Lieutenant Donny Mahoney provided a presentation to the Council which
encompassed all of the criminal statistics of 2013. Lieutenant Mahoney answered questions of Council
during his presentation.
5. COUNCIL REPORTS
A. Council Member Jackie Mitchell
Council Member Mitchell stated she attended a school play for young children and thanked everyone for
their participation. In addition, she thanked the City's many volunteers for the time and effort they provide
to help fill the gap of duties which were once provided by others. She noted the Council attended a
Strategic Planning and Vision workshop and commended City staff for their hard work. Council Member
Mitchell noted the City was currently in a positive trend, and gave as an example the increase of Grand
Terrace's home values.
B. Council Member Sylvia Robles
Absent
C. Council Member Darcy McNaboe
Council Member McNaboe updated residents regarding the Strategic and Vision meeting held on April 11,
2014. She noted the SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) was
discussed related to the City's goals and priorities. She remarked about the positive aspects of the many
programs available and commended how many residents were involved in the community and supported
the school system.
D. Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz
Mayor Stanchkiewitz provided an update of the activities he had participated in, noting how important the
program "Meals-on-Wheels" is to many citizens and the importance of disaster preparedness. He noted
the football fundraiser raised a significant amount of funds and Grand Terrace's commitment to healthy
lifestyles. He announced a new bus line, the San Bernardino Green Line, would start running from
California State University San Bernardino to Loma Linda University. Mayor Stanchkiewitz stated San
Bernardino County Supervisor Ramos was promoting donations to a non-profit which would help benefit
the county overall, and an email had been established, www.givebigsbcounty.org for those interested.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item pulled by City Manager Henderson at the beginning of the meeting and moved to a later date, due to
the cost proposal received being significantly higher than the staff estimate. He noted the subject would
be brought back to the Council once a Request for Bids (RFB) was completed.
A. Speed Zone Survey
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Item pulled by City Manager Henderson at the beginning of the meeting and moved to a later date, due to
the cost proposal received being significantly higher than the staff estimate. He noted the item would be
brought back to the Council once Bids were received and determined.
j RESULT: FORWARDED Next: 5/13/2014 6:00 PM ,
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7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Fiscal Policies
Project Manager Elam gave an overview of the item, requesting the Council receive and file the Fiscal
Policies presented, to provide Council additional time to review the items and requested the policies be
brought back on the next scheduled meeting of May 13th, 2014.
RESULT: CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/13/2014 6:00 PM
MOVER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member
j SECONDER: Jackie Mitchell, Couricil Member j
AYES: Walt Stanckiewitz, Darcy McNaboe, Jackie Mitchell
ABSENT: Sylvia Robles
B. Set the 218 Public Hearing for Proposed New Sewer Rates
Report given to Council by Assistant City Manager Emily Wong regarding Proposition 218, setting the
date of June 10, 2014 for a Public Hearing and working with the City of Colton.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member
SECONDER: Jackie Mitchell,Council.Member
AYES: Wait Stanckiewitz,'Darcy McNaboe, Jackie Mitchell
ABSENT: Sylvia Robles
C. Selection of Mayor Pro-Tem
Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz stated Items 8 C, D & E would be continued to the next meeting, scheduled for
May 13th, 2014, when all Council Members could be present.
' RESULT: FORWARDED Next: 5/13/2014 6:00 PM
D. Selection of City of Grand Terrace Southern California Association of Governments Representative
Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz stated Items 8 C, D & E would be continued to the next meeting scheduled May
13th, 2014, when all Council Members could be present.
RESULT: FORWARDED Next: 5/1 31201 4 6:00 PM
E. Selection of Alternate to Water Policy Committee
Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz stated Items 8 C, D & E would be continued to the next meeting scheduled May
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13th, 2014, when all Council Members could be present.
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- RESULT: FORWARDED Next: 5/13/2014 6:00 PM
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9. CLOSED SESSION
The Mayor noted that the beginning of the meeting Closed Session Item No. 9 would be moved to a
future meeting.
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS, pursuant to Section 54956.8 of the
Government Code.
Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz determined at the beginning of the meeting Closed Session Item No. 9 would
be moved to a future meeting (May 13, 2014) due to lack of quorum.
Property: Grand Terrace Senior Citizens/Community Services Center located at
22140 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, Ca 92324
Agency negotiator: Kenneth J. Henderson, Interim City Manager
Negotiating parties: Grand Terrace Lions Club
Under negotiation: Terms of Lease Payment
ADJOURN
City Council meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM
The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 6:00 PM.
Mayor of the City of Grand Terrace City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace
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