07/23/2013CITY OF GRAN] TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES - JULY 23, 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 - Jon Brown, Sandals Church
Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Councilmember Darcy McNaboe
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Arrived
Walt Sta_nckiewitz
Mayor
Present
Bernardo Sandoval
Mayor Pro Tem
Present
Darcy McNaboe
Council Member
Present
Jackie Mitchell
Council Member
Present
Sylvia Robles
Council Member
Present
Betsy Adams
City Manager
Present
Martinez
City Clerk
Present
_Tracey
Richard Shields
Community Development Director
Present
Sandra Molina
Deputy Community Development Director
Finance Department
Present
Steve Elam
Present
_Cynthia Fortune
Finance Manager
Present
Richard Adams
City Attorney
San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department
Present
Manny Mendoza
Present
Steve Dorsey
San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department
Present
Rick McClintock
San Bernardino County Fire Department Present
1. ITEMS TO DELETE
2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Updates from Legislative Representatives (Federal, State and County)
Jon Gaede, Representative Assemblymember Cheryl Brown
Congratulated the new members of the Chamber of Commerce. He reported on some upcoming events
that will be sponsored by Assemblymember Cheryl Brown,
B. Proclamation - Smart Irrigation Month - July 2013
Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz read a proclamation, proclaiming the month of July as Smart Irrigation Month in
the City of Grand Terrace and presented it to Neil Derry,
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Bernardo Sandoval, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER:
Jackie Mitchell, Council Member
AYES:
Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles
A. Waive Full Reading of Full Ordinances on Agenda
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CHECK REGISTER
B. Approval of Check Register No. 07-23-2013
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bernardo Sandoval, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member
AYE S:: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Pastor Andy McRae, Azure Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Stated that he has been paying attention to the fiscal emergency the City is facing. He reported that a
Town Hall Meeting will be held on July 31, 2013 at the Azure Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church from
7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Information will be provided to all those in attendance to help them make an informed
decision when they go to vote on the propose Utility Users' Tax. He indicated that Mayor Stanckiewitz,
Councilmember McNaboe and Planning Commissioner Ryan Stephens will be giving the presentation.
5. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Jackie Mitchell
Attended the Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce Installation dinner. It was a great event and
she thanked all those who worked on the event. She congratulated those who were installed for the
2013/2014 year. She feels that the City needs a little TLC. She indicated that she would like to organize
a community clean up day with any of the local groups.
Councilmember Sylvia Robles
Reported that there was a fatality from a car accident on Barton Road and Preston. She is sorry for the
loss and sympathizes with the family.
Councilmember Darcy McNaboe
Indicated that the Foundation of Grand Terrace has been involved in many clean-up days and they will
help with the coordination of a clean-up day if Council Member Jackie Mitchell would like to do a
beautification project. She attended the Water Advisory Committee Meeting. They were given an update
on the Delta Water Conservation Plan. She questioned what type of work is being done on Pico and Mt.
Vernon -
Community Development Director Richard Shields
Responded that AT&T is doing work on Pico and Mt. Vernon.
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Mayor Pro Tern Bemardo Sandoval
Reported that he had a wonderful time at the Chamber Installation Dinner. They had good participation
with a good level of representation from outside of the City limits. He requested that Jon Gaede,
Assembly Member Cheryl Brown's representative, participate in the Chamber Annual Golf Tournament.
Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz
Reported that he also attended the Chamber Installation Dinner. He announced that Wilden Pump will be
holding a blood drive on Friday, July 26, 2013.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Zoning Code Amendment 13-01: Proposed Amendment to the Grand Terrace Municipal Code by
Repealing and Replacing in Its Entirety Chapter 18.70 Adult Business Regulations, and Adding Chapter
5.84 Adult Business Regulatory License and Chapter 5.88 Adult Business Manager and Performer
License
Approve the first reading of an Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 18.70 Adult Business
Regulations and approve the first reading of an Ordinance adopting Chapter 5.84 Adult Business
Regulatory License and Chapter 5.88 Adult Business Manager and Performer License.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bemardo Sandoval, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member
AYES: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Adoption of Resolutions Authorizing Special Election in November 2013 for the Purpose of Considering a
Utility Users' Tax and Related Election Requirements
Motion to approve the following four Resolutions:
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California, Submitting to the Voters a
Question Whether the City Shall Enact a Utility Users' Tax. This is a 5% Tax.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California, Calling and Giving Notice of the
Holding of a Special Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 6, 2013, for Submission to the Voters a
Question Relating to a Utility Users' Tax and Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of San
Bernardino to Consolidate the Special Municipal Election with the Consolidated Election to be held
Pursuant to Elections Code Section 10403 Relating to General Law Cities
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California, Setting Priorities for Filing
Written Arguments Regarding a City Measure Concerning the Enactment of a Utility Users' Tax and
Directing the City Clerk, as the Elections Official, to Prepare an Impartial Analysis Regarding the Same
Measure. The Impartial Analysis will be published instead of the entire Ordinance with the statement
only. All five Council Members signing the Argument for Measure,
The Argument will be placed on the Agenda for Council discussion at the August 13, 2013.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California, Providing for the Filing of
Rebuttals Regarding a City Measure Concerning the Enactment of a Utility Users' Tax.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member
SECONDER: Bernardo Sandoval, Mayor Pro Tern
AYES: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles
Burga Laesser
Is a 29 year resident and sees the City slowly going down hill. She feels that there are a lot of "ifs" for the
future of Grand Terrace and feels if she, as a senior, can afford a utility user tax then everyone needs to
think twice before they say no
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A. Status Report on the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Instructions Between the City of Grand
Terrace City Council as the Successor Agency of the Community Redevelopment Agency and O'Reilly
Automotive Stores, Inc.
This is a receive and file only item. No formal action was taken.
9. CLOSED SESSION
A. Labor Negotiations - Labor Negotiations Pursuant to Government Code 54957.6 - City Labor Negotiatior -
Betsy Adams, City Manager - Negotiated with - All Unrepresented Employees
The Council met in Closed Session to discuss the following,
Labor Negotiations - Labor Negotiations Pursuant to Government Code 54957.6 - City Labor Negotiator -
Betsy Adams. City Manager - Negotiated with - All Unrepresented Employees.
The City Manager gave an update to the Council on the Meet and Confer Process-
B. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to
Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9; One Potential Case
The Council met in Closed Session to have a Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation -
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One
Potential Case.
The Council voted unanimously to approve the extension of an agreement...
C. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4)
of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One Potential Case PTAF Claim with the County of San
Bernardino
The Council met in Closed Session to have a Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation -
Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One Potential
Case PTAF Claim with the County of San Bernardino.
There was no reportable action taken.
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