06/14/2011CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 14, 2011
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 dune 14,
2011 at 4:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Walt Stanckiewitz, Mayor
Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem
Darcy McNaboe, Councilmember
Bernardo Sandoval, 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
Ed Finneran, San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department
Rick McClintock, San Bernardino County Fire Department
ABSENT: Gene Hays, Councilmember
CONVENE THE JOINT CRAXITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOP AT 4:30 P.M.
Finance Director Bernard Simon, presented the proposed FY 2011-2012 Budget.
Mayor Stanckiewitz adjourned the Joint CRA/City Council Budget Workshop at 5:43 p.m.
The City Council meeting was opened at 6:00 p.m. with an Invocation by Pastor Pat Bower, Calvary
the Brook Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz.
ITEMS TO DELETE
City Manager, Betsy M. Adams, requested that Item 3E. Grand Terrace Senior Center Fee Waiver
Request, be removed from the Agenda.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Women of Distinction - Pat Nix and Sally McGuire
Pat Nix and Sally McGuire were each recognized as being one of the 63 Women of
Distinction in the 63'd Assembly District that were honored at Assemblyman Morrell's
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Women of Distinction Luncheon.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-2011-46 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
SANDOVAL, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER HAYS WAS ABSENT),
to approve the following Consent Calendar Items:
3A. Approve Check Register No. 06/14/2011
3B. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
3C. Approval of Minutes of 05/24/2011
3D. Unfunded Mandate Test Claim to the Commission of State Mandates
Regarding Provisions of Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board
Order No. R8-2010-0036
PUBLIC COMMENT
Sally McGuire, 12480 Nightingale Way, reminded everyone that the Grand Terrace Area
Chamber of Commerce will be holding their installation dinner on Thursday, June 23, 2011.
Mr. Jack Brown will be the guest speaker. She encouraged everyone to attend the event.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Darcy McNaboe, reported that she participated in the wall painting on
Barton Road, Pico and Reed Street on June 5, 2011 with a group from Azure Hills Seventh-
Day Adventist Church. They worked very hard and got all of the walls painted. She is
looking forward to an opportunity to work with them again in the future. She stated that at
the last Council Meeting there was a financial projection that showed the budget difficulties,
not only for balancing the coming fiscal year but for many to come in the future. Although
they will be balancing the budget for this fiscal year that won't be the end of the changes that
will need to be made in the City. She thanked those who gave their input and ideas and
encouraged everyone to continue to give their thoughts and recommendations. She urged
residents to shop locally. She encouraged residents to contact the Chamber of Commerce
to let them know what restaurants and businesses they do shop at so that they can reach out
and attract them to Grand Terrace. She reported that Omnitrans is offering free rides on their
bus on June 16, 2011. The pass can be downloaded from their website.
Councilmember Bernardo Sandoval, reported that there was a serious law enforcement
incident that occurred in town. He indicated that he was told that there were several calls
that were made regarding this property prior to the incident and questioned if this statement
could be confirmed.
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Sgi. Ed Finneran.San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department, confirmed that several calls
were made over a period of time , however, when the reports were made there was no
incident or the reporting individuals did not want to become victims.
Councilmember Sandoval, stated that they are recognizing that the budget is a very serious
situation. It is his hope that the public recognizes that they are transitioning and working
diligently in a short period of time to transition from a budget that was unsustainable to
something that is sustainable. It is his hope and expectation that these cuts will not be
permanent. As aggressively as they are making the cuts necessary to balance the budget this
year they are also persuing opportunities to be able to raise sales tax revenue but it j ust won't
happen very quickly.
Ma or Pro Tern Lee Ann Garcia, reported that Grand Terrace Days will be held on Saturday,
June 25, 2011. Staff has been working with a community group and it is her understanding
that the Lion's Club will be doing the Car Show once again. The Chamber will be doing all
the booths. She encouraged everyone to attend the event from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. She
thanked all of the volunteers and staff for their efforts. She encouraged everyone to have a
safe 4`h of July. Brian Reinarz is soliciting sponsorships from business and she encouraged
the businesses to support local sports. She thanked the Women's Club for the big GT topiary
that is out in front of Azure Hills. She thanked residents for their input on the budget and
the Chamber of Commerce for stepping up and bringing the community together.
Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz, reported that he attended the Boy Scouts of America Eagle of
Honor Ceremony. Christian Montoya from Grand Terrace earned his Eagle Scout. It was
a long road for him but he met all of the requirements and completed the program. He
reported that the City kicked off of the bond offering netting the City 20 million dollars that
will allow the City to complete projects that will ensure the future of the City.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
bA. Resolution of the City of Grand Terrace Confirming a Diagram and Assessment and
Providing for Annual Assessment Levy for a Landscaping and Street Lighting
District
Mayor Stanckiewitz opened the public hearing, there being none, he returned the discussion
to the Council.
CC-201147 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MCNABOE, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER HAYS WAS ABSENT}, to
approve a Resolution Confirming a Diagram and Assessment and Providing for
Annual Assessment Levy for a Landscaping and Street Lighting District.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
8A. Review Offers for Selling City Owned Cellular Site Leases at the Following
Locations: Richard Rollins Park and Grand Terrace Fire Station No. 23
CC-201148 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
SANDOVAL, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER HAYS WAS ABSENT),
to direct staff to pursue the cellular lease purchase offer from Unison Site
Management, LLC., in the amount of $365,897, for the sites located at Richard
Rollins Park and Grand Terrace Fire Station No. 23 and authorize the City Manager
to sign the final agreements for the sale of City owned cellular site leases.
8B. Fiscal Year 2011-12 Preliminary Budget
Finance Director Simon, presented the FY 2011-12 Preliminary Budget.
City Manager Adams, presented recommendations for the Council to consider to close the
General Fun Budget gap.
Ryan Stephens, 22821 De Soto Street, encouraged the Council to move forward with the Dog
Park indicating that the Foundation of Grand Terrace is committed in seeing this project
through and will be seeking donations. The Foundation is ready to construct the park with
volunteers and to maintain it as well once it is completed.
It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to include the following reductions in the FY
2011-2012 Budget:
41 Remove Traffic Deputy Position from Sheriffs Contract
#2 Merge Rental Inspection Program into Code Enforcement
#3 Defund Management Analyst Position in Community Development
#4 Defund Community Events Program
45 Defund Deputy City Clerk Position
#6 Reduce Parks and City Hall Maintenance
CC-2011-49 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MCNABOE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER SANDOVAL, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER
HAYS WAS ABSENT), to call a Special Meeting to be held on Tuesday, June, 21,
2011.
CLOSED SESSION
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9A. Labor Relations per GC54957.6
Mayor Stanckiewitz announced that the Council met in Closed Session to discuss Labor
Relations per GC54957.6 and there was no reportable action taken.
Mayor Stanckiewitz adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m., until the next City Council Meeting which
is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
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MAYOR of the City of Grand Terrace
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CITY CLERK of the City of Grand Terrace
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