07/09/2013ILIr CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES • JULY 9, 2013
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
Grand Terrace Civic Center a 22795 Barton Road
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 Manny Mendoza, San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department
Attendee Name
Title
Status Arrived
Walt Stanckiewitz
Mayor
Present
Bernardo Sandoval
Mayor Pro Tern
Present
Darcy McNaboe
Council Member
Present
Jackie Mitchell
i Council Member
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Present
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Sylvia Robles
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Council Member
Present
Betsy Adams
City Manager
Present
Tracey Martinez
City Clerk
Present
Richard Shields
Community Development Director
Present
Sandra Molina
Deputy Community Development Director
Present
Steve Elam
Finance Department
Present
Cynthia Fortune
Finance Manager
Present
Richard Adams
City Attorney
Present
Rick McClintock
San Bernardino County Fire Department
Present
Manny Mendoza
San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department
Present
Steve Dorsey
San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department
Present
1. ITEMS TO DELETE
2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation of Scholarships - Grand Terrace Lion's Club
Wayne Whipple, Grand Terrace Lion's Club, presented two individuals with scholarships, one in the
amount of $500.00 and one in the amount of $2,500.00.
B. Certificates of Appreciation for Ad -Hoc Budget Advisory Committee Members
The City Council presented the members of the Ad -Hoc Budget Advisory Committee with Certificates of
Appreciation in appreciation of their dedication to the Community and its residents through their
participation on the Ad -Hoc Budget Advisory Committee assisting the City Council with evaluating
proposed budget alternatives for Fiscal Year 2013-2014, along with the possible need for a local revenue
measure to maintain or enhance municipal service levels. The Committee met weekly for six weeks to
review the Budget Stabilization Plan and to develop a recommendation for consideration of the City
Council. As a result, the following recommendation was presented to the City Council on June 11, 2013:
The Committee was very disciplined and worked diligently to complete its purpose prior to the Council
designated deadline. The City Council of the City of Grand Terrace commends the efforts and
commitment of the Budget Advisory Committee to the fiscal stability of the City and appreciates their
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dedication to the Community and its residents.
C. Updates for Legislative Representatives (Federal, State & County)
There were no updates given.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
To approve the Consent Calendar with the removal of Item 3D. Resignation of Doug Wilson from the
Planning Commission and Item 3F. Approval of Check Register No. 07-09-2013 and with
Councilmember Darcy McNaboe recusing herself from Item 3E. Settlement Agreement and Mutual
General Release Between the City of Grand Terrace and the Riverside Highland Water Company.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bernardo Sandoval, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER: Sylvia Robles, Council Member
AYES: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles
A. Waive Full Reading of Full Ordinances on Agenda
B. Accept Historical and Cultural Activities Committee Special Meeting Minutes of May 29, 2013 and May
30, 2013
C. Historical and Cultural Activities Committee Appointments and Addition of New Regular Member Position
E. Settlement Agreement and Mutual General Release Between the City of Grand Terrace and the Riverside
Highland Water Company
ITEMS REMOVED FROM
D. Resignation of Doug Wilson from the Planning Commission
Accept the retirement letter from Doug Wilson from the Planning Commission, direct staff to post a Notice
of Vacancy, pursuant to Government Code 54974, accept applications through August 5, 2013 at 5:30
p.m. and schedule interviews for the August 13, 2013 City Council Meeting.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Darcy McNaboe, Council Member
SECONDER:
Bernardo Sandoval, Mayor Pro Tern
AYES:
Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles
F. Approval of Check Register No. 07-09-2013
Approve Check Register for June 30, 2013 and July 9, 2013.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member
SECONDER: Jackie Mitchell, Council Member
AYES: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Don Pummill and Gary Williams
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Announced that the First Annual Golf Tournament for the Sheriffs Central Station Volunteer Group will be
held on July 19, 2013 at the Calimesa Country Club. They encouraged everyone to participate in the
event.
Doug Wilson
Questioned when the City will be starting the RFP process. He urged the Council to tell the truth and tell
him where the 1.5 million dollars is going to go. Utilize volunteers, get proposals and have them review
them.
Bobbie Forbes
Feels that the new Grand Terrace Fitness Park is great. She has not heard of any major issues.
Everyone is very happy and she thanked the Council.
Jeffrey McConnell
Indicated that there was an article in The Sun Newspaper stating that he was against the Utility Users'
Tax. He stated, for clarification, that he is not against the tax just the amount. As a member of the Ad -
Hoc Budget Advisory Committee, he did vote for the UUT. He indicated that he was the one that made
the motion to approve the mission statement of the committee indicating their desire for the City to remain
a City.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Sylvia Robles
Has heard minimal complaints about the new Park. She feels that these are things that can be easily
fixed. She feels that it is very rewarding to see the park being utilized and thanked the staff for their work
on the park.
Councilmember Darcy McNaboe
Glad to see the residents using the new Grand Terrace Fitness Park. She reported that she has had the
opportunity to speak to some of the residents regarding the financial situation of the City. She
encouraged discussions as we move forward towards November.
Councilmember Jackie Mitchell
Felt warmth in her heart watching all of the children play at the new park. She thanked everyone that is
involved with the opening and closing of the park. She encourages everyone to stay engaged.
Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz
Reported that the Chamber monthly luncheon will be held on July 16th, he will be giving the State of the
City. Their installation dinner will be held on the same evening, Cheryl Brown will be at the installation
dinner.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Twentieth Amendment to Law Enforcement Services Contract No. 94-797 with County of San Bernardino
Approve the Twentieth Amendment to Law Enforcement Services Contract No. 94-797 with County of
San Bernardino and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
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RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Darcy McNaboe, Council Member
SECONDER:
Jackie Mitchell, Council Member
AYES:
Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles
9. CLOSED SESSION
A. Labor 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
- City Labor Negotiator - Betsy Adams, City Manager - Negotiated with - all Unrepresented Employees.
The Council was given a briefing and general direction was given to the City Manager. There was no
reportable action taken.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 6:00 PM.
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