02/09/2010 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 9,2010
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace was called to order in the Council
Chambers,Grand Terrace Civic Center,22795 Barton Road,Grand Terrace,California,on February
9, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Maryetta Ferre, Mayor
Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem
Bea Cortes, Councilmember
Jim Miller, Councilmember
Walt Stanckiewitz, Councilmember
Betsy M. Adams, City Manager
Brenda Mesa, City Clerk
Bernard Simon, Finance Director
Joyce Powers, Community&Economic Development Director
Richard Shields, Building& Safety Director
John Harper, City Attorney
Sgt. Carlos Espinoza, San Bernardino County Sheriff s Department
John Salvate, San Bernardino County Fire Department
ABSENT: None
CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The City Council meeting was opened with Invocation by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Ann Garcia,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Jim Miller.
ITEMS TO ADD/DELETE -None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS -None
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-2010-10 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
STANCKIEWITZ, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following Consent Calendar
Items:
3A. Approve Check Register Dated 02-09-2010
3B. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
3C. Approval of 01-26-2010 Minutes
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3D. Treasurer's Report for Quarter Ending December 31, 2009
3E. Historical & Cultural Activities Committee Minutes of 01/04/2010
PUBLIC COMMENT
Charles Hornsbv,22656 Brentwood Street,stated that a few months ago the first steps were
being taken to raise the debt ceiling. He believes that the number was going from 15 million
to 75 million. When you do the math, 75 million breaks down to $6,000.00 for every man,
woman and child in Grand Terrace,that's using a 13,000 population. He feels that it is a lot
of money and everyone seemed so casual about it at the meeting. He wonders if the City is
acting a little big for its britches. He referred to a meeting that was held in the community
room that had to do with a new apartment project in town. He indicated the new project is
suppose to go on .83 acres and is comprised of 23 units. He stated that when you do the
math it is 27.7 units per acre. He feels that this is a standard that is excessive. He feels that
the Council should decide one way or the other on the fireworks and that it should be decided
on the merits of the case not whether it is a good fundraiser.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Jim Miller, questioned if the synchronisation of the signals on Barton was
completed.
BuildinLy and Safetv/Public Works Director Richard Shields, responded that it was
completed.
Councilmember Miller, questioned if they are in sync.
Building and Safetv/Public Works Director Shields, responded that one of the complaints
that they said we would have is in the mornings between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. that the waits
would be a little bit longer and also in the evenings starting at 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. to keep
Barton Road Open. He stated that he would look into it and see if there is anything going
on. He stated that there is a problem with Preston and they are working on that which should
help.
Councilmember Miller, questioned if there was a sink hole on Main Street.
Buildiniz and Safetv/Public Works Director Shields,responded that there was and it was on
the Riverside County side of Main Street at Michigan and it was taken care of right away.
Councilmember Stanckiewitz. stated that he attended the same meeting that Mr. Hornsby
attended on the 23 units on Canal Street. He feels that it is a good idea and a great place for
that particular project. It had quite a few amenities including a recreation room,picnic area,
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NEW BUSINESS -None
CLOSED SESSION
9A. Closed Session - Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code
Section 54956.8)
Property-APN 0275-231-17 (21975 Grand Terrace Road)
AQencv Nesotiator- Betsy M. Adams
Under Neizotiation- Price and Terms of Payment
Mayor Ferr6 announced that the Council met in Closed Session to have a conference with
Real Property Negotiators for properties APN 0275-231-17 and that there was no reportable
action taken.
Mayor Ferr6 adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m., until the next City Council Meeting which is
scheduled to be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
CITY CLERK of the City of Grand Terrace
MAYO of the City of Grand Terrace