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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/28/2012In Council Chambers 1. 2. A. B CALL TO ORDER CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES • AUGUST 28, 2012 Regular Meeting Grand Terrace Civic Center . 22796 Barton Road 6:00 PM Convene City Council and City Council as the Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency Invocation - Pastor Trevan Osborn, Azure Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pledge of Allegiance - Councilwoman Darcy McNaboe Attendee Name Title Mayor Mayor Pro_Tern Councilwoman Status Arrived Walt Stanckiewiz Present Lee Ann Garcia Present Darcy McNaboe Present _ Sandoval Councilman Present _Bernardo _Gene Hays Councilman Present _Betsy Adams Joyce Powers City Manager Community an_d Economic Development Director Present Present Present Bernie Simon Finance Director Richard Shields _ Director of Building & Safety/Public Works City Clerk Present _Tra_cey Martinez Present _Richard Adams City Attorney San Bernardino County Fire Department San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department an Bernardino County Sheriffs Department Present Rick McClintock Steve Dorsey Ed Finneran Present Present Present ITEMS TO DELETE SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Department of Justice Statistics Captain Steve Dorsey, San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department Gave an overview of the 2010-2011 comparison on crimes reported, calls for service, arrests in Grand Terrace, Deputy reports and response times. He also provided the 2011 San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department Annual Report and indicated that it is available on their website, Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month Sally McGuire, President, Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce Announced that the July 2012, Business of the Month is Wilson's Frame-up. 0 C. Retirement Recognition - Joyce Powers City of Grand Terrace Page 1 Updated 91612012 2:48 PM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council August 28, 2012 The City Council presented Joyce with a Certificate of Commendation, commending her on a job well done and thanking her for her years of service to the City of Grand Terrace. They also presented her with a plaque that will be hung on the Veteran's Memorial Wall at Pico Park. Joyce Powers, Community and Economic Development Director Li Thanked the Council_ indicating that it has been her pleasure serving the community of Grand Terrace and she appreciates all of the support that she has received from the Council and the community. She expressed her appreciation for the plaque that will be hung at the Veteran's Memorial, Councilmember Gene Hays Thanked Joyce for being business friendly and for always being available and easy to work with. He thanked her for all of her efforts and Indicated that she will be missed_ Councilmember Darcy McNaboe Stated that Joyce is leaving huge shoes to fill. She appreciates all of the times that they have been able to work together and talk. She wished her the best in her retirement, Councilmember Bernardo Sandoval Stated that her competency and ethics to always do what was right for Grand Terrace is greatly appreciated_ The residents will never fully appreciate her contributions to the City and how she worked tirelessly to get the job done. He stated that it has been a privilege to work with her and she will be greatly missed_ Mayor Pro Tern Lee Ann Garcia Stated that Joyce has packed so much into the years that she has been with the City. She indicated that she has far exceeded her expectations as the Community and Economic Development Director for the City. The projects that she has worked on will live on for generations. She stated that Joyce is the hardest working woman she has ever met. She greatly appreciates everything Joyce has done for Grand Terrace and that she will be missed. Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz Indicated that Joyce has been instrumental in educating him and bringing him up to speed on what he needs to know. He appreciates all of the things that Joyce has done for Grand Terrace. The community will benefit from all of her efforts throughout the years to come. He wished her luck. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR Approve the Consent Calendar Items with the removal of Item 3B. - Agreement for Government Meeting Management Software - IQM2 (Intelligent Meeting Management) RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern SECONDER: Bernardo Sandoval, Councilman AYES: Stanckiewitz, Garcia, McNaboe, Sandoval, Hays A. Waive Full Reading of Full Ordinances on Agenda C. Approval of Minutes — Special Meeting — 08/14/2012 D. Approval of Minutes— Special Meeting — 08/14/2012 Ui City of Grand Terrace Page 2 Updated 91612012 2:48 PM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council August 28, 2012 E. Approval of Minutes — Regular Meeting — 08/14/2012 F. Oversight Board Resignation/Appointment G. Approval of Check Register No, 08-28-2012 ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR B. Agreement for Government Meeting Management Software - IQM2 (Intelligent Meeting Management) Approve an Agreement for Government Meeting Management Software - IQM2 (Intelligent Meeting Management) RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bernardo Sandoval, Councilman SECONDER: Darcy McNaboe, Councilwoman AYES: Stanckiewitz, Garcia, McNaboe, Sandoval, Hays 4. PUBLIC COMMENT A. Bobbie Forbes Thanked Joyce for all of her efforts and for everything she has done for the City. She announced that a concert was held a week or two ago at the National Orange Show and she did not hear anything, which was great. 5. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Hays Reported that the first home football game for Grand Terrace High School will be held on Friday, August 31, 2012, and encouraged everyone to get excited and to attend. He feels that the City is becoming beautiful with the new construction that is taking place and the face-lift of the older building on the corner of Barton and Mt. Vernon. Councilmember McNaboe Congratulated the Grand Terrace High School girls volleyball team for winning their fist non-league match. Blake Baggett, a Grand Terrace resident who competes in super cross, was recognized in a national publication. She requested an update on the Michigan Improvement and Storm Drain Project at a future Council Meeting. She wished everyone a Happy Labor Day. Councilmember Sandoval Is excited about the first game at the High School and all of the opportunities that the school will be bringing to the community. Mayor Pro Tern Garcia Requested an update on Walgreens. Building and Safety/Public Works Director Richard Shields Responded that the project is moving forward and the General Manager has indicated that there will be a grand opening soon. A date and time is to be determined. Mayor Pro Tern Garcia City of Grand Terrace Page 3 Updated 91612012 2:48 PM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council August 28, 2012 Also questioned the status of the parking lot at the health care center. Mayor Stanckiewitz. Indicated that he heard that the owner has requested bids and that he is working with staff. Mayor Pro Tern Garcia Also questioned if there is a traffic circulation plan with regard to the games at the high school. Building and Safet/Public Works Director Shields Responded that the circulation plan that they have is primarily for dropping off and picking up kids during the week. There have been some changes since the school opened so that people can make a safe turn into the residential area. The signal light has also been modified. Mayor Stanckiewitz Reported that there are scam artists posing as representatives for the affordable care act and all residents should be aware, He reported that at the Hometown Buffet in Loma Linda, the ground breaking for the 110 Tippecanoe Interchange will be held at 10 a.m. Congressman Jerry Lewis will be attending and speaking. He indicated that representatives from the City of Grand Terrace and Colton met to discuss major issues relating to sewer rates in Grand Terrace. White there was no resolution to the issues, information was exchanged with a commitment from both organizations that they will work toward a positive solution. He requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of "Gigi" (Donna) Borrielli. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS S. NEW BUSINESS 0 A. Community Recommendations to Name the New Fitness Park on Grand Terrace Road Approve a Resolution proclaiming 21937 Grand Terrace Road an official City Park and naming the Park "Grand Terrace Fitness Park" RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern i SECONDER: Darcy McNaboe, Councilwoman f AYES: Stanckiewitz, Garcia, McNaboe, Sandoval_ Hays Jeffrey McConnell Indicated that he was the one that prepared the petition for the naming of the park. He thanked everyone who signed the petition. He supports naming the park "Grand Terrace Fitness Park". JOAnn Johnson Supports the name of "Grand Terrace Fitness Park" and requested that they do not name the park with Blue Mountain in it. Bobbie Forbes Thanked Joyce for all of her efforts with the new park. She also thanked her for all of her efforts in their neighborhood, it is greatly appreciated, She supports the naming of the park "Grand Terrace Fitness City of Grand Terrace Page 4 Updated 91612012 2.48 PM I Minutes Grand Terrace City Council August 28, 2012 Park" and is very excited about the new park. She stated that there is an empty lot in that area that needs to be mowed. B. Review Measure I, Capital Improvement Plan List and Approve Budget Change to Move Appropriation to DeBerry St. Paving Project Approve Staffs recommendation to defunct the "Robin Way and Warbler Avenue Paving Project " in the FY 2012-2013 Budget, line item 46-900-315-000 under Measure I CIP and replace it with the "DeBerry Street Paving Project" in the amount of $159,000.00. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Darcy McNaboe, Councilwoman SECONDER: Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern AYES: Stanckiewitz, Garcia, McNaboe, Sandoval, Hays I 9. CLOSED SESSION A. Employee Negotiations - Labor Negotiations Pursuant to Government Code 54957.6 City Labor Negotiator - Betsy Adams, City Manager - Negotiated With - All Unrepresented Employees B. Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (c) - One Potential Case Council met in Closed Session to discuss Labor Negotiations pursuant to Government Code 54957.6. The Council received a report from the City Manager, there was no formal action taken. Council also met to discuss the Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code 54956.9 (c). Council received a briefing from the City Attorney and Council provided the City Attorney with direction to move forward, there was no formal action taken. ADJOURN The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at 6:00 PM. MAYO o t e City of Grand Terrace CITY CLEO oft a City of Gra Terrace City of Grand Terrace Page 5 Updated 91612012 2:48 PM