05/28/2013CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES • MAY 28, 2013
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
Grand Terrace Civic Center • 22795 Barton Road
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2.
CALL TO ORDER
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 Councilmember Darcy McNaboe
Attendee Name
Title
Mayor
Status
Arrived
Walt Stanckiewitz
Present
Bernardo Sandoval
Mayor Pro Tern
Present
Present
Darcy McNaboe
Jackie Mitchell
Council Member
Council Member
Present
Sylvia Robles
Council Member
Present
Betsy Adams
_Tracey Martinez
City Manager
Present
City Clerk
Present
Richard Shields
Community Development Director
Present
Cynthia Fortune
Finance Manager
Present
Steve Elam
Finance Department
Present
Richard Adams
City Attorney
Present
Rick McClintock
San Bernardino County Fire Department
Present
ITEMS TO DELETE
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Riverside Highland Water Company Water Awareness Poster Winners - Grand Terrace Elementary
The winners of the Poster Contest Winners from Grand Terrace Elementary School were announced and
introduced by Riverside Highland Water Company.
B. Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month
None
C. Grand Terrace Foundation Update
None
D. Updates for Legislative Representatives (Federal, State & County)
None
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve the Consent Calendar with the removal of item 3G. Check Register No. 05-28-20113.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member
SECONDER: Bernardo Sandoval, Mayor Pro Ter i
AYES: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles
Waive Full Reading of Full Ordinances on Agenda
Approval of Minutes — Regular Meeting — 05/14/2013
Accept Ad -Hoc Budget Advisory Committee Minutes of 04-24-2013
Accept Ad -Hoc Budget Advisory Committee Minutes of 05-01-2013
Accept Ad -Hoc Budget Advisory Committee Minutes of 05-08-2013
Accept Ad -Hoc Budget Advisory Committee Minutes of 05-13-2013
ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of Check Register No. 05-28-2013
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bernardo Sandoval, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member
AYES: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles
PUBLIC COMMENT
Barney Karger
Stated that the City of Grand Terrace started as a contract city and should get back to being a contract
city
Dottie LaGreca
Indicated that she has been a resident of Grand Terrace for forty years. She has raised her children
here. She loves the community. There has been a lot of growth but feels that Grand Terrace is still a
great place to live The City is operating very lean with minimal staff. She encouraged people not to
criticize those of the past and to focus on the task at hand. She has attended all of the Budget Advisory
Committee meetings. She was impressed with those who volunteered their time to participate on this
Committee. They all seem to have the best interest of the citizens of Grand Terrace, This needs to be a
team effort to save and support the City, She thanked the Council: Committee and staff for all of their
efforts.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Sylvia Robles
Reported that she attended the Veteran's Day event at Pico Park, It was a great event and had good
attendance. Reagan Brinkler did an excellent job singing the National Anthem. She indicated that she
interacts with a lot of people and there has been a lot of talk about immigration issues. She reminded
everyone that we are a Country of immigrants and that Mexican decedents served in multiple wars and
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there are fallen soldiers of every ethnic background. She reminded staff that Nick Betten made a request
for meeting space. She requested the phone number for animal control during off hours.
Councilmember Jackie Mitchell
Reported that she attended the ribbon cutting and grand opening of the Community Center at 11213 Mt.
Vernon, Suite 110. She applauded the efforts of Dr. Khu and the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Grand
Terrace Little League will be holding a fundraiser on Friday and Saturday. The proceeds will go towards
the replacement of the copper wiring that was stolen from the park. Thursday is the last day of school for
the community.
Councilmember Darcy McNaboe
Stated that we have been focusing on the challenges that the City is facing and she would like to pause
and look at some of the positive things that are going on in the community:
- The memorial event was a wonderful gathering.
The Foundation met with Sandals Church and they are building a nice partnership.
- The Foundation is building a partnership with the Boys and Girls Club offering a pilot summer
program for ages 11-14 from June 6 - 28, 2013.
- Community Day will be held on June 8th
- The local housing market seems to be coming back.
- There is a viable housing project in Highgrove.
- We had 12 members of the community come together and gave their attention to the City budget
as well as community involvement.
She thanked the Budget Advisory Committee and the members of the public for getting involved.
Mayor Pro Tem Bernardo Sandoval
Reported that the Relay for Life was a good event. There was a strong support from Grand Terrace
residents. He encouraged everyone to attend next years event. He was disappointed with the letter to
the Editor in the City News regarding the Budget Committee. This community is in crisis. He would like to
see the community come together and get involved and make a decision about what type of City they
want to live in.
Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz
Wilden Pump will be holding a blood drive on Friday. They do this every eight to nine weeks.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Adoption of Resolution Establishing Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2012-13
To select the Change in Per Capita Personal Income of 3.77% as the Price Factor for the Fiscal Year
2012-2013 Appropriations Limit Calculation and select the Change in San Bernardino County Population
of 0.86% as the Population Change Factor the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Appropriations Limit Calculation
and adopt a Resolution establishing Appropriations Limit of $10,662,663 for the City of Grand Terrace for
Fiscal Year 2012-2013.
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RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Darcy McNaboe, Council Member
SECONDER:
Jackie Mitchell, Council Member
AYES:
Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles
B. Approval of Professional Services Agreement for Election Advisory Services
Approve a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Grand Terrace and TramutolalAdvisors
for Election Advisory Services.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Walt Stanckiewitz, Mayor
SECONDER: Bernardo Sandoval, Mayor Pro Tern
AYES: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles
9. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Initiation of litigation pursuant to
paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One potential case
The Council met in Closed Session to hold a conference with Legal Counsel regarding initiation of
litigation_ one potential case. Direction was given to Legal Counsel concerning this issue. This item will
come back to Council should the situation change or by September 30, 2013.
ADJOURN
The Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m
The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 11. 2013 at 6 00 PM.
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