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05/25/2010} CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - MAY 25, 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 May 25, 20I0 at 4:30 p.m. PRESENT: Maryetta Ferrd, Mayor Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern Bea Cortes, 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 Rick McClintock, San Bernardino County Fire Department 0 ABSENT: Sgt. Espinoza, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department CONVENE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 4:30 P.M. 1. FY 2010-2011 BUDGET REVIEW WORKSHOP Betsy M. Adams, City Manager, stated that the workshop is to give the Council their first opportunity to look at what staff is putting together with regards to the proposed operating budget for next fiscal year. She gave a presentation on the key budget issues. Bernie Simon. Finance Director, gave a presentation and went over the budget document. Betsy M. Adams, indicated that she is looking for general direction with the summary that was given by Staff. Mayor Ferrd adjourned the Community Redevelopment Agency and City Council Meeting at 5:46 p.m. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:00 P.M. The City Council meeting was opened with invocation by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilwoman Bea Cortes. Council Minutes 05/25/2010 Page 2 ITEMS TO ADD/DELETE - None SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month Sally McGuire, President Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce, introduced Wayne Whipple, owner of Carpet Care Plus who was chosen as the Business of the Month for May 2010. B. Water Awareness Poster Contest Winners - Grand Terrace Elementary School Cynthia Coello. Principal Grand Terrace Elementary School, stated that Grand Terrace Elementary School has a wonderful partnership with Riverside Highland Water Company. She introduced Don Hough from Riverside Highland Water Company and Ms. Wock, Vice - Principal of Grand Terrace Elementary School. Don Hough, Riverside Highland Water Company the winners for the Water Awareness Poster Contest. C. Recognize New Citizen's on Patrol Members Captain Gerry Tesselaar, San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department, introduced five new Citizen's on Patrol members for the City of Grand Terrace. D. Recognize MADD Award Recipient -Deputy Ortiz Councilmember Stanckiewitz read a Commendation commending Deputy Ortiz for his outstanding service to the City of Grand Terrace and for being honored at the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) California Statewide Law Enforcement and Community Recognition Dinner. E. Burrtec - Presentation of Check for Senior Center Director of Building & Safety/Public Works Richard Shields, introduced Mike Arreguin, Vice -President Burrtec Waste Industries. Mike Arreguin. Vice -President Burrtec Waste Industries, told a story about when they were at one of their regular meetings with Staff of Grand Terrace discussing trash. Part of the conversation led to the need of several things for the Senior Center, one of them being the pool tables. Burrtec offered to purchase pool tables for the center and presented a check in the amount of $3,000.00 to make those purchases. 0 Council Minutes 051292010 Page 3 JoAnn Johnson, thanked Burrtec for the check. F. Burrtec - Presentation of New CNG Vehicle Mike_Arregum. Vice -President Burrtec Waste Industries, stated that one ofthe commitments that their company made was to convert their diesel trucks to cleaner fuel burning compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks. It takes a while to get those trucks in but the first two trucks have arrived. He invited the Council to go out and look at it. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-2010-42 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER STANCKIEWITZ, CARRIED 4-0 to approve the following Consent Calendar Items with the removal of Item 3F.: 3A. Approve Check Register Dated 05-25-2010 3B. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 3C. Approval of05-11-2010 Minutes 3D. Right-of-way Dedication at 22081 De Berry Street, Grand Terrace, CA 3E. Treasurer's Report for Quarter Ending March 31, 2010 3G. Crime Prevention Committee Minutes of April 12, 2010 ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 3F. Budget Transfer for Payment to Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) for Public Highway Overpass Crossing Agreement, Resolution No. 2010-07 CC-2010-43 MOTION BY MAYOR FERRE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 3-1-0-0 (COUNCILMEMBER STANCKIEWITZ VOTED NO), to approve the Budget Transfer for Payment to Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) for Public Highway Overpass Crossing Agreement, Resolution No. 2010-07 PUBLIC COMMENT Roger Kowalski, 22645 Arliss Drive, reported that he and his wife have lived in Grand Terrace for 38 years and he along with his wife and daughter attended Colton Joint Unified School District Schools. He announced that he will be running for the Colton Joint Unified School District School Board C, area 3, which includes Grand Terrace in November of this year. That seat is currently held by David Zamora. In addition to addressing the particular needs of this community, including Grand Terrace High School, overall district issues such as the budget, academic performance and safety can not be ignored. He also plans on keeping a close eye on the Measure G Bond that was passed in November of 2008 and he Council Minutes 05/25'2010 Page 4 wants to encourage the District to follow through on the strategic planning that began in 2007. He believes that his 38 years in education as a teacher, coach, athletic and activities director, assistant principal, principal and director of administrative services at the district level has prepared him for a seat on the board. He is now retired, so he has plenty of time to serve the needs of the stake holders of the Colton Joint Unified School District. Charles_Hornsbv, 22656 Brentwood Street, he doesn't feel that weed abatement at the empty lot on Mt. Vernon is enough. He feels that the time has come for the responsible party to come in, take away the fence, get rid of the gravel bags and construction rocks, clear away the litter and level off the area as best as possible on a budget or at the very least let people know a time line of when construction is going to begin. At the last City Council Meeting, Councilmember Cortes made a big point of saying that the City should not be in the business of telling businesses operating hours and yet during all of the negotiations that went on with Miguel's move out to Barton Road, one of the big points was that they were not suppose to stay open to 10:00 p.m. So he feels that cities are in the business of doing that, they do it all the time. With Swertfeger being across the street from homes, he feels that it is a prime importance. He feels that a clarification needs to be made on the size of the lot on Canal Street for the low budget housing. He is in the affected area and a number of people were invited to a meeting five or six months ago in the Community Room with the developer. He presented the lot in the size of either .83 or .85 acres. About four weeks ago during the sign up for the Redevelopment negotiations, that same lot was presented as 1.35 acres. The latest figures came out in today's paper that California now has borrowed 6.9 billion from the Feds. Bur a Laesser 22950 Jensen Court, thanked the City for helping her with a dog license issue. She feels that if staff or volunteers could do a city-wide dog licensing check it would bring in some revenue that could help the City. Betsy M. Adams, City Manager, stated that she will get back to the Council on the questions raised by Mr. Hornsby and Ms. Laesser. COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor Ferre, reported that a very enjoyable event occurred on Sunday, May 16, 2010 in the City of Grand Terrace. The Blue Bird Quilting Shop had an author Earlene Fowler come to the store and signed books. She has read all of her books and thoroughly enjoyed going and purchasing her book and having her sign it. The Blue Bird Quilt shop was opened and there were quite a few people there to support the shop and the book signing. La Pasta was open for a couple of hours during the book signing so those who wanted to get something to eat could after the book signing. To advertise and to make sure the community knew about this event, City News did an article on the upcoming event. They framed the article and presented one to the author and one to the shop. It was three businesses in the community that joined together to make a first class event in the City of Grand Terrace. Council Minutes 01-25:`2010 Page 5 Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, reported that the Lion's Club will be holding their Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, June 4, 2010. The Fire Department will be holding their pancake breakfast on June 5, 2010. She felt that the Chamber luncheon was very enjoyable. They had a brainstorming session to talk about what they want to do in the future. She feels that as a small City we need to communicate with each other and talking about what types of things we can do to help and improve our small businesses. She encouraged everyone to come out to Market Night on June 7, 2010. She reported that Citizens on Patrol is having a fundraiser. They are selling water bottles for $10 each. Soccer Club sign-ups are going on now. She congratulated the City News for the article on Thelma Winkler turning 93 years old. She reported that one of the highlights at the Grand Terrace Day on June 26, 2010 will be a tug of war between the Sheriff's Department and the Fire Department. Councilmember Bea Cortes, reported that she attended the Taste of the Terrace. There were several businesses that participated in the event. They had a lot of door prizes and all of the food was delicious. They will have another one next year. Councilmember Walt Stanckiewitz, encouraged everyone to come out and support Market Night. He also encouraged people to attend the pancake breakfast. In four days his daughter will be getting married. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None NEW BUSINESS 8A. Appointments to Regional Government Organizations CC-2010-44 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 4-0, to have Mayor Maryetta Ferre be appointed as the Representative to the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (Board of Directors) and that City Manager Betsy M. Adams be appointed as the Alternate Representative to the Solid Waste Task Force and the Alternate Member to the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority. CLOSED SESSION 9A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation - CG 54956.9 (b)(2) and GC54956.9 (c) Mayor Ferre announced that the Council met in Closed Session to have a conference with Legal Counsel regarding Potential Litigation, CG 54956.9 (b)(2) and GC54956.9 (c) and that Council Minutes 0512512010 Page 6 there was no reportable action taken. Mayor Ferre adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m., until the next City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. CITY CLERK of the City of Grand Terrace i MAYOR Pe City of Grand Terrace I 11