03/26/2013CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES • MARCH 26, 2013
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
Grand Terrace Civic Center • 22795 Barton Road
CALL TO ORDER
Convene City Council and City Council as the Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment
Agency
Invocation - John Brown, Sandals Church
Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Mayor Pro Tern Bernardo Sandoval
Attendee Name Title
_Walt Stanckiewitz Mayor
Bernardo Sandoval Mayor Pro Tern
Darcy McNaboe Council Member
Status
Arrived
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Jackie Mitchell
Council Member
Present
Sylvia Robles
Council Member
Present
Betsy Adams
_Richard Shields
City Manager
Community Development Director
Present
Present
Cynthia Fortune.
Finance Manager
Present
_Tracey Martinez
Sandra Molina
City Cleric
Present
Present
Deputy Community Development Director
Steve Elam
Finance Department
Present
Richard Adamsi
City Attorney
Present
Present
Manny Mendoza
Rick McClintock
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
San Bernardino County Fire Department
Present
1. ITEMS TO DELETE
2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. 2012 FBI Stats for Grand Terrace
Manny Mendoza from the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department gave an overview of the statistics
of 2012.
B. Emergency Operations Committee Update, Priorities & Plans for 2013
James Mejia, Chairman of the Emergency Operations Committee gave an update on the Committee.
C. Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month
Sally McGuire President of the Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce announced that Burrtec is
the recipient of the Business of the Month award.
D. Foundation of Grand Terrace Update
Sally McGuire along with Penny Radtke gave an update on the Foundation of Grand Terrace on some of
the projects they are working on.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member
SECONDER: Bernardo Sandoval, Mayor Pro Tern
AYES: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles
Waive Full Reading of Full Ordinances on Agenda
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Adopt a Resolution to Establish a Labor Compliance Program.
To adopt a Resolution establishing a Labor Compliance Program for the Grand Terrace Fitness Park
Project
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Darcy McNaboe, Council Member
SECONDER:
Bernardo Sandoval, Mayor Pro Tern
AYES:
Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles
Approval of Check Register No. 03-26-2013
Approve Check Register for March 26, 2013, as submitted
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jackie Mitchell, Council Member
SECONDER: Bernardo Sandoval, Mayor Pro Tern
AYES: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles
PUBLIC COMMENT
Gregory Young, Representative for Congressman Gary Miller
Reminded everyone that they hold a mobile district office on the second Monday of each month from 10
a m to 3 p.m in the Community Meeting Room at City Hall. Individuals can make an appointment at 909
980-1492 or stop by during the day.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Jackie Mitchell
Encouraged the community to become familiar with a Budget Advisory Committee that is now forming for
Grand Terrace. Those interested in serving should contact the City Clerk. She wished everyone a happy
Pass -Over, Good Friday and Easter.
Councilmember Sylvia Robles
Indicated that she has a grandson that plays for Grand Terrace Little League and one that plays in San
Bernardino and she made the observation that Pico Park has no grass an the infield, no score board and
no shade. The fields in San Bernardino have nice fields and facilities.
Councilmember Darcy McNaboe 0
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Congratulated Barber'etts on their seven years of business. They held a celebration and included the
other businesses that are in the complex. It was a nice way for the businesses to interact with the
residents. She attended an Eagle Court of Honor for a young man that is a member of Troop 40. Troop
40 does of a lot of work for Grand Terrace. His project was to erect a flag pole for the Veteran's Wall of
Freedom that will go in at Pico Park. She is amazed at the character of this young man and the 7 others
that are earning their Eagle Scout award. She reported that she had an opportunity to listen to a partner
at Best, Best and Krieger who is a CEQA attorney. She indicated that CEQA reform is being investigated
at the State level. CEQA touches any type of project that may go on in Grand Terrace. They are finding
that there are people that can challenge a project based on any type of CEQA angle just to slow down or
put off a project. There appears to be a need to change the way this law is examined. She wished
everyone a glorious Easter.
Mayor Pro Tem Bernardo Sandoval
Encouraged individuals to get involved in the budget process. If there is not some type of a tax revenue
measure passed this November, the City can face a significant detriment to the services of the City. He
encouraged those that are interested in participating on the Budget Advisory Committee to submit an
application. He wished everyone a wonderful Easter.
Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz
Reported that Wilden Pump will hold a Blood Drive on March 29, 2013 from 12 to 5 P.M. He encouraged
everyone to attend the tri-mixer that will be held at Ashley Furniture. He wished everyone a Happy
Easter.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Approval of Amendment No. 1, Professional Service Agreement for Animal Control Services with the
City of San Bernardino.
Approve Amendment No, 1 to the existing Professional Service Agreement and appropriate $4,400 to
Account No. 10-187-256 from the General Fund for the remaining months of fiscal year 2012-2013_
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
Bernardo Sandoval, Mayor Pro Tern
Jackie Mitchell, Council Member
Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles
Resolutions and Letter in Support of Assembly Bill 981
Adopt a Resolution in support of Assembly Bill 981 to allow successor agencies to use tax allocation
bonds issued in 2011, adopt a Successor Agency Resolution in support of Assembly Bill 981 to allow
successor agencies to use tax allocation bonds issued in 2011, authorize the Mayor to sign a letter in
support of Assembly Bill 981 to the California State Assembly Locai Government, authorize the Mayor to
sign a letter in support of Assembly Bill 981 to the California State Assembly Housing and Community
Development Committee, direct staff to send copies of the adopted resolutions and authorized letters to
the committee membership of the two committees which Assembly Bill 981 has been assigned and other
key legislators the League of California Cities and other community partners.
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RESULT: APPROVED (UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member
SECONDER: Bernardo Sandoval, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles
Jeffrey McConnell
Indicated that infrastructure is very important to the future development of Grand Terrace. He also
reported that Warner Hodgekins passed away
C Legal Services Agreements for City and Successor Agency
Approve the hourly rate agreement for Successor Agency legal services. approve new retainer
agreement for City legal services and authorize the Executive Director and City Manager to execute the
agreements on behalf of the Successor Agency and City, respectively.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bernardo Sandoval, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member
AYES: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles
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
The Council met in Closed Session to discuss Labor Negotiations pursuant to Government Code 54957.6
and provided direction to the City Manager; however, there was no reportable action taken.
B. Conference with Legal Counsel Anticipated Litigation - Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to
Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Ssection 54956.9; One Potential Case
Conference with Legal Counsel was held regarding significant exposure to litigation, direction was
provided to the City Manager and legal counsel; however, there was no reportable action taken
C Conference with Legal Counsel Anticipated Litigation - Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of
Sudivision (d) 54956.9; One Potential Case
Council met with Legal Counsel regarding anticipated litigation and they agreed to extend the Tolling
Agreement with the City of Colton for six months.
ADJOURN
The Meeting was adjourned at 8-12 p m
The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 6.00 PM.
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