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02/14/2012CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING — FEBRUARY 14, 2012 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 14, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Walt Stanckiewitz, Mayor Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern Darcy McNaboe, Councilmember Bernardo Sandoval, Councilmember Gene Hays, Councilmember Betsy M. Adams, City Manager Tracey Martinez, City Clerk Bernard Simon, Finance Director Richard Shields, Building & Safety Director Richard L. Adams II, City Attorney Sgt. Ed Finneran, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Lt. Steve Dorsey, San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department Rick McClintock, San Bernardino County Fire Department ABSENT: Joyce Powers, Community & Economic Development Director The City Council meeting was opened at 6:00 p.m. with an Invocation by Councilmember Darcy McNaboe, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tern Lee Ann Garcia. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. Certificates of Appreciation - San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department SMASH Team Lt. Steve Dorsey, San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department, introduced the gang team that operates in the City of Grand Terrace, Loma Linda and the County area. He described what their role is in their capacity and gave an overview of an incident that took place in the City. He indicated that they received a Commander's Award from the Department for their efforts. The Mayor presented each of them with a Certificate of Recognition, on behalf of the City Council, for being a recipient of the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department Commander's Award and thanked them for doing a great job. B. Certificates of Recognition — Grand Terrace Community Youth Soccer Club — Council Minutes 02/14/2012 Page 2 U 10 Team The Mayor presented each member of the Grand Terrace Community Soccer Club U10 Team with a Certificate of Recognition for being Cal South District 5 President's Cup Tournament Champions. C_ Presentation — Local Control of Ontario International Airport -- Debra Dorst- Porada, Councilmember, City of Ontario City of Ontario Councilmember, Debra Dorst-Porada, gave a presentation on local control of the Ontario International Airport and requested the support of the City Council, CONSENT CALENDAR CC-2012-11 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER SANDOVAL, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following Consent Calendar Items: 3A. Approve Check Register No. 02-14-2012 3B. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 3C. Approval of 01-24-2012, 01-30-2012, and 01-31-2012 Minutes 31). Historical and Cultural Activities Committee Meeting Minutes of 01-09-2012 3E. Sale of Surplus Equipment Owned by the City of Grand Terrace PUBLIC COMMENT Julie Hernandez, indicated that she is a former employee of the City of Grand Terrace_ In the past she held aerobic classes in the Community Meeting Room and is interested in offering classes once again. She stated that she does have some interest in the community and requested that staff consider her request. JoAnn Johnson, reported that the Grand Terrace Seniors along with the Boy Scouts and the Lions Club will be holding a flag raising ceremony on Monday, February 20, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Susan Petta Park and invited everyone to attend. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Bernardo Sandoval, is excited about the opening of the Grand Terrace High School, saying that everything seems to be on track. He reported that the Council had a great discussion at their workshop on Saturday, February 11, 2012, which included how the City along with the Sheriffs Department can help Council Minutes 0211 a12012 Page 3 support the high school in terms of security. Things are on track and coming together for the High school and he is excited. He feels that this project demonstrates a good partnership between the Colton Joint Unified School District and the City. Councilmember Gene Hays, thanked the residents who attended the workshop on Saturday, February 11, 2012. Councilmember Darcy McNaboe, reported that she represented Grand Terrace at the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District Advisory Commission on Water Policy. She is amazed at the work that goes into making sure that this region has the water that is needed. Two updates were given, one is the 2012 Regional Water Management Plan which takes into account what they need to do to actively recharge the ground and they forecast what is expected in rain fall. Updates were also given on water banking and water that has been purchased through the California State Water Project which is banked in Kern County. They also gave an update on the Seven Oaks Dam Water Conservation and Water Quality Studies which is something that they have been looking at for twenty years. Good information is available on the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District Website with regards to the groundwater management framework. She also attended an event put on by the Unforgettables' Foundation. This was their inaugural event called the "Biggest Hearts of the Inland Empire". They recognized individuals throughout the County who do great things in their community. Those honored from Grand Terrace were Jamie Azpeitia-Sachs and the Grand Terrace Lion's Club. She was proud to see the City, among all the Cities, being honored for the great work that they do. These are just two examples of all the great community efforts that the City of Grand Terrace has. Mayor Pro Tern Lee Ann Garcia, reminded everyone that the Blue Mountain Walk will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2012. She feels that the workshop that was held on Saturday, February 11, 2012 was very productive. She reported that the Fire Department gave an excellent proposal as did the Sheriffs Department which will be presented to the community at a later date. It is the hope of the Council to receive financial support for the two programs that they are proposing. She met with Ella Spears, who is doing a report on her. She gave her a tour of City Hall and talked to her about local government. She stated that she is looking forward to seeing the power point presentations from the local sports groups that made presentations at the special meeting on January 31, 2012. She wished everyone a Happy Valentine's Day. Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz, reported that on February 29, 2012, the City of San Bernardino Police Chief will be holding a meeting to talk about raves. Community members affected by the raves that were held at the San Bernardino National Orange Show are encouraged to attend the meeting and get involved. He also reported that Burrtec offers a discounted rate for those over the age of 60 with proof Council Minutes 02/14/2012 Page 4 of their age. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS 8A. Approval of Right of Way State Highway Contract and a Temporary Construction Easement to Facilitate Construction of the 1-215 High Occupancy Vehicles Lanes CC-2012-12 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HAYS, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Right of Way Contract between the City of Grand Terrace and Caltrans and authorize the City Manager to sign the contract and approve the Easement Deed for a temporary easement and authorize the City Manager to sign the Deed. CLOSED SESSION — None Mayor Stanckiewitz adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m., until the next City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE AT 7:10 P.M. 1. APPROVAL OF RIGHT OF WAY STATE HIGHWAY CONTRACT AND A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT TO FACILITIATE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1-215 HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE LANES SA-2012--01 MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRMAN GARCIA, SECOND BY BOARD MEMBER SANDOVAL, CARRIED 5-0, to concurthe following action thatwas taken by the City Council: 1. Approve the Right -of -Way Contract between the City and Caltrans and authorize the City Manager to sign the contract. 2. Approve the Easement Deed for a temporary easement and authorize the City Manager to sign the Deed. Chairman Stanckiewitz adjourned the City Council as the Successor Agency of the City of Grand Terrace at 7:11 p.m. A. CITY CLERK oft the City of O d Terrace MAYOR of the City of Grand Terrace