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10/09/2012Council Chambers 1. 2. A. 3. A_ CALL TO ORDER CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES • OCTOBER 9, 2012 Regular Meeting Grand Terrace Civic Center • 22795 Barton Road 6:00 PM Convene City Council and City Council as the Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency Invocation - Pastor Andy McRae, Azure Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Rick McClintock, San Bernardino County Fire Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Walt Stanckiewitz Mayor Present Lee Ann Garcia Mayor Pro Tern Present Darcy McNaboe Councilwoman Present Bernardo Sandoval Councilman Present _G_ene Hays Councilman Present _Betsy Adams Bernie Simon City Manager Finance Director Present Present Richard Shields Community Development Director Present Tracey Martinez Richard Adams City Clerk Present City Attorney Present _Manny Mendoza San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department Present Ed Finneran San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Present Rick McClintock San Bernardino County Fire Department Present ITEMS TO DELETE SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Grand Terrace High School Update - Angie Dischinger, Principal Gave an update on Grand Terrace High School and some of the programs and goals that they have. She thanked the Sheriffs Department for all of their support on campus. She indicated that she would like to have students come to a Council Meeting at the first of the year to give an update_ She announced that the Titan's will be playing Colton High School and encouraged the community to come out and support the team. CONSENT CALENDAR RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern SECONDER: Darcy McNaboe, Councilwoman AYES: Stanckiewitz, Garcia, McNaboe, Sandoval, Hays Waive Full Reading of Full Ordinances on Agenda City of Grand Terrace Page 1 Updated 10/ 1812012 3:40 PM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council October 9, 2012 B. Approval of Minutes — Regular Meeting — 09/25/2012 C. San Bernardino Associated Governments, (SANBAG) Stimulus Program Funds Change Order No. 1 D. Accept the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee Minutes of June 4, 2012 E. Accept the Emergency Operations Committee Minutes of July 3, 2012 and August 7, 2012 F. Accept the Community Emergency Response Team Executive Committee Minutes of June 6, 2012, July 26, 2012 and August 7. 2012 H. Approval of Check Register No. 10-09-2012 ITEM REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA G_ Resignation of Matthew Addington from the Planning Commission RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Darcy McNaboe, Councilwoman i SECONDER: Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern AYES: Stanckiewitz, Garcia, McNaboe, Sandoval, Hays 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Reuben Martinez Has lived in Grand Terrace for approximately a year. He expressed his concern with the widening of Michigan Street When he purchased his home they were told that the street would be widened for sidewalks only. He requested that the Council contemplate the Commerce Way alternative. He hasn't received any updates on the project recently but will be supporting his neighbors_ Richard Shields, Community Development Director Responded that there are several meetings that have been scheduled to inform residents in the area the types of improvements that may be considered and will give residents the types of impacts that they may see to their property. City Manager Betsy Adams Indicated that a copy of the Staff Report that was provided to the Council will be given to Mr. Martinez. Jefffrey McConnell Reported that a student at the high school is in need of a second wheel chair that can be kept at the school. Anyone that has one to donate should contact any member of the Lion's Club. Hayward Robinson, Junior All American Football and Cheer Expressed his concerns with field issues and lighting. He indicated that he has been working with staff member Matt Wirz on the sharing of fields with soccer. He has been told that soccer does not agree with the proposed plan of the sharing of the fields and expressed his frustration with the field issues. He indicated that they only have four weeks left in the season and would hope that something could be worked out. Community Development Director Richard Shields City of Grand Terrace Page 2 Updated 10I1812012 3:40 PM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council October 9, 2012 Stated that Matt Wirz has been working on this issue for a few weeks now and that he came up with a plan but it needed permission from soccer, because they already have an agreement for the fields. Soccer did not agree with the plan. Soccer offered another solution that would require some changes to the practice schedule which would give them more time of lighted fields. Leticia Robinson Expressed her concern with the field issues. She indicated that they are only allowed to practice so many hours/days per week. She said that it seems clear that soccer takes precedence. . COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Bernardo Sandoval Indicated that there is a lot of sensitivity at the school district with regard to the facilities. There was a massive vandalism from one of the leagues at Colton High School, which is what prompted the fee schedule for all of the leagues. There is a hyper -sensitivity for the use of the facilities. He feels that having lights on the front fields would be the simple answer. He announced that Grand Terrace High School plays Colton High School on Friday and encouraged everyone to come out and show their support. Councilmember Gene Hays He feels that youth football is important, he feels that it drives most high school athletic programs. He stated that mobile lights could be an option. He feels that something needs to be done about this issue. He feels that all sports are equal. Councilmember Darcy McNaboe Reported that the Grand Terrace Lion's Club donated $625.00 to the Grand Terrace High School. She indicated that the Club has $3,250 each year for grants and encouraged the clubs on the campus to apply. She reported that some young men were arrested in connection with the setting off of explosive devices in various neighborhoods in town. She witnessed some of the arrests as they took place and expressed her appreciation to the Sheriffs deputies for taking their jobs seriously when incidents like this arise. They were vigilant in tracking down those who they believed were responsible. She commended Deputy Patton for his professionalism in his interaction with the suspects he was arresting, explaining to them very calmly and clearly why they were being arrested. His communication with respectful and professional as he remained focused. She indicated that those viewing the Council Meetings are having a hard time hearing those who do not speak into the microphones as well as those in the audience that do not come to the podium to speak and that those at home do not get the benefit of what is being said. Mayor Pro Tern Lee Ann Garcia Stated that she is hopeful that staff will be able to come up with a solution for football. She feels that it is good news that the Lion's Club is able to award grants. She reported that the Halloween Festival will be held on October 31, 2012, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. and encouraged everyone to attend. The Annual County Fair will be held on November 3, 2012. She attended the Omnitrans Meeting where the SBX Project was discussed. It will run from Cal State San Bernardino to the Veteran's Hospital, She met with the Engineer on the Michigan Street project to discuss the different issues that they may face. She is looking forward to the Walgreens grand opening on October 27, 2012_ She reported that the Lion's Club will hold their Pancake Breakfast on October 21, 2012. Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz Stated that the SBX Project turned out to be a bigger undertaking than they thought. They are $38 billion over budget. He announced that Senator Dutton will be celebrating his birthday in Grand Terrace on October 13, 2012, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Stater Bros. City of Grand Terrace Page 3 Updated 10/ 18/2012.3:40 PM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council October 9, 2012 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS 9. CLOSED SESSION The Council met in Closed Session to discuss significant exposure to Litigation pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(b) and reported that the Council voted to approve a Tolling Agreement between the City of Grand Terrace and the City of Colton and authorized the City Manager to execute said agreement. The Council also discussed employee negotiations pursuant to Government Code 54957.6 and provided direction to the City Manager, A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code 54956,9 (b) - One Potential Case B. Employee Negotiations - Labor Negotiations Pursuant to Government Code 54957.6 City Labor Negotiator - Betsy Adams, City Manager - Negotiated With - All Unrepresented Employees ADJOURN The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 6:00 PM. I& t -R&VA'L�L ayor of the City of Grand Terrace City Clerk dthe City of Gran errace 11 City of Grand Terrace Page 4 Updated 10/ 1812012 3:40 PM