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CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES • SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
Council Chambers Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
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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 - Council Member Sylvia Robles
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Arrived
Walt Stanckiewitz
Mayor
Present
Bernardo Sandoval
Mayor Pro Tern
Absent
Darcy McNaboe
Council Member
Present
Jackie Mitchell
Council Member
Present
Sylvia Robles
Council Member
Present
_Betsy Adams
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City Manager
Present
Present
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Secretary.
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_Richard Shields
Community Development Director
Sandra Molina
Deputy Community Development Director
Present
Steve Elam
Finance Department
Present
Cynthia Fortune
Finance Manager
Present
Richard Adams
City Attorney
San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department
San Bernardino CouMy Fire Department
Present
Manny Mendoza
Rick McClintock
Present
Present
ITEMS TO DELETE
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Foundation of Grand Terrace Update, Ryan Stephens
September marks the 10 year Anniversary of the Foundation of Grand Terrace. He gave an overview of
all of their accomplishments over their past 10 year history. On behalf of the Foundation, he invited the
Council to attend their celebration on September 28, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. hosted by the Azure Hills
Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Updates from Legislative Representatives (Federal, State and County)
Sarah Benoit, Representative for Congressman Gary Miller
Reported that Congressman Miller's office is looking for a high school intern to work in the office. Anyone
interested should contact his office.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bernardo Sandoval, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER; Jackie Mitchell, Council Member
AYES: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles
A. Waive Full Reading of Fuil Ordinances on Agenda
B. Approve Final Parcel Map No. 18847, Grand Terrace Fitness Park
C. Amend Grand Terrace Municipal Code, Title 8, Chapter 8.04 and 8.108, and Approve Second Reading of
Proposed Ordinance and Adopt Amended Noise Ordinance
D. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - 05/28/2013
E. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - 07/23/2013
F. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - 08/13/2013
G. Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting - 08/27/2013
H. Resolution to Initiate 457 Plan Provider Change
I Approval of Check Register No. 09-10-2013
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Stacey West, President, Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce
Read the following statement: On July 23. 2013. after lengthly discussion and debate and following a
comprehensive review of the the City's fiscal condition by a community based budget advisory committee,
the Grand Terrace Terrace City Council voted unanimously to place a utility users tax measure for all
Grand Terrace resident's consideration on the November 5, 2013 Ballot. Tax Measure C, if passed, will
affect all Grand Terrace businesses. The Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to
helping local companies grow their business. While the Chamber does not endorse or oppose Tax
Measure C, it is our responsibility to inform and update our members and businesses of any City or State
or public policy or legislation that may hinder your opportunity to succeed. After speaking to Betsy
Adams, the City Manager of Grand Terrace, she has asked the Chamber to direct business owners who
feel they may be impacted by Tax Measure C to contact her office. The City will be implementing a cap
on the tax, however, the cap has not be determined as of yet, The City will work with businesses on a
case by case basis. Please see the tax articles in the Blue Mountain Outlook. For more information
about the ballot measure, the City's overall fiscal condition and the current budget, please visit the City's
Special Election section of its website. Please remember that the Chamber of Commerce is here to
provide a voice for your business including voicing your concern with the City's Planning Commission or
City Council Meetings.
Barney Karger
Referred to the five year budget stabilization plan and expressed his concern with the information that
was provided. He feels that more cuts need to be made before a tax measure is implemented.
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COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Sylvia Robles
Commented on the Affordable Medical Care Act and indicated that she will continue to report information
as she receives it.
Council Member Darcy McNaboe
Reported that she continues to meet with residents and has received comments of various concerns.
She questioned if the City is doing traffic studies on Mount Vernon Avenue and Barton Road?
Community Development Director Richard Shields
Responded in the affirmative.
Councilmember McNaboe
Questioned when the Gas Company will be done with the work that they are doing on Barton Road.
Community Development Director Shields
Responded that the response that he received from the Gas Company is 6 to 8 weeks.
Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz
Reported that the Grand Terrace High School Football team won their first game of the season and
encouraged everyone to attend their next home game. Wilden will be holding a blood drive on
September 20, 2013. They will be collecting blood and bone marrow screening.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Adoption of Resolution Approving the Successor Agency's Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule
(ROPS) for the Period January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014 (ROPS 13-14B)
Approving a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule Covering Period January 1, 2014 to June 30,
2014 (ROPS 13-14 B) as Required by Health and Safety Code Section 34177 with the revision to include
the tax bills that were received today from the County of San Bernardino.
RESULT: APPROVED EUNANIMOUSI
MOVER: Sylvia Robles, Council Member
SECONDER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member
AYES: Walt Stanckiewitz, Darcy McNaboe, Jackie Mitchell, Sylvia Robles
ABSENT: Bernardo Sandoval
Selection of Local Preferred Alternative for Interstate 215 Overpass, Barton Road
Adopt a Resolution Approving Modified Alternative 7, as a Local Preferred Alternative for the
Reconstruction of Interstate 215 Barton Road Interchange.
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RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Darcy McNaboe, Council Member
SECONDER:
Walt Stanckiewitz, Mayor
AYES:
Walt Stanckiewitz, Darcy McNaboe, Jackie Mitchell, Sylvia Robles
ABSENT:
Bernardo Sandoval
C. Repeal Resolution 2008-03 Which Established the Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T)
Committee
Adopt a Resolution repealing Resolution 2008-03 which established the Community Emergency
Response Team (C.E.R_T_) Committee
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Darcy McNaboe: Council Member
SECONDER: Jackie Mitchell, Council Member
AYES: Walt Stanckiewitz, Darcy McNaboe, Jackie Mitchell, Sylvia Robles
i ABSENT: Bernardo Sandoval
9. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 7 03 p.m
The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 8:00 PM.
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