02/26/2008CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 26, 2008
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace was called to order in the Council
Chambers, Grand Terrace Civic Center, 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California, on February
26, 2008, at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Maryetta Ferrd, Mayor
Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern
Jim Miller, Councilmember
Dan Buchanan, Councilmember
Tom Schwab, City Manager
Brenda Mesa, City Clerk
Steve Berry, Assistant City Manager
Larry Ronnow, Finance Director
Richard Shields, Building & Safety Director
Lt. Hector Guerra, Sheriff's Department
ABSENT: Bea Cortes, Councilmember
Gary Koontz, Community Development Director
John Harper, City Attorney
The City Council meeting was opened with Invocation by Pastor Salim Elias, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance led by Councilman Dan Buchanan.
CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:00 P.M.
ITEM TO DELETE- None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Grand Terrace Soccer Club - U10 Girls All Star Team
Mayor Maryetta Ferrel introduced the Grand Terrace Community Soccer Club U10
Girls All Star Team. She indicated that they won the CalSouth District 5 TOC
Tournament and that they were the first Grand Terrace U10 Girls All Start team to
win this tournament.
Coach Henry Perez talked about the tournament and the team.
Mayor Ferrd congratulated the team and presented each player and coach with a
certificate of recognition for winning the CalSouth District 5 TOC Tournament.
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B. 30" Anniversary Presentation - Woman's Club
Mayor Ferre, announced that the City of Grand Terrace is honoring the Woman's
Club. The Grand Terrace Woman's Club is celebrating 100 years this year. She
indicated that Grand Terrace is celebrating 30 years and that the Woman's Club is
an important part of Grand Terrace's history.
Assistant City Mana er Berry, put together a slide presentation of photos of the
Woman's Club and played it for everyone.
Nancy Austin, President, Grand Terrace Woman's Club, stated that she is so proud
to represent the Woman's Club. She has been a member for 40 years and is thrilled
to say the Club is celebrating their 100'" Anniversary. She introduced their past
presidents and had all of the members of the Woman's Club stand that were in the
audience.
Pat Nix, thanked the Council for helping them to expose one of Grand Terrace's
biggest and very visible secret, the Grand Terrace Woman's Club. The Grand
Terrace Woman's Club is celebrating 100 years and announced that they no longer
have a charter member, however, they have a member in July of 2008 who will be
99 years old. She resides in the area of Mt. Vernon and Brentwood and up until a
few months ago she walked to the Grand Terrace Community Center to attend the
meetings. She gave an overview of how the club began and shared some of their
achievements.
Mayor Ferrd presented a certificate of recognition to the Grand Terrace Woman's
Club.
Councilmember Miller, wished the Woman's Club a Happy Birthday and expressed
his appreciation for all of the work that they have done over the years.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, there is a tremendous amount of gifts and talents in the
Grand Terrace Woman's Club. She thanked the Club for everything that they do and
for the leadership that they give.
Councilmember Buchanan, thanked the Club for the amount of value that they bring
to the City. It is all of the volunteers and organizations that make Grand Terrace so
special.
Mayor Ferrd, stated that she is very proud to be a member of the Grand Terrace
Woman's Club and congratulated them on 100 years.
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C. Presentation to Lt. Guerra
Councilmember Buchanan, presented a plaque to Lt. Hector Guerra in appreciation
for providing outstanding service to the City of Grand Terrace as Lieutenant from
October 6, 2001 to February 29, 2008. He expressed his appreciation for the work
and commitment to Grand Terrace and that his contribution to the Community is
enormous. He feels that he has truly been a member of the community and will be
missed.
Lt. Hector Guerra, thanked Councilmember Buchanan for his words. It is bitter
sweet leaving. His new assignment will be a lot of fun but he will miss working in
Grand Terrace. He stayed in this assignment for a long time, and a lot of that was by
choice and the Department allowing him to do so. In his career he has had the
opportunity to work with a couple of cities and by comparison Grand Terrace was
tremendous to work in. The support from the Council, Staff and the Community is
outstanding and has made his job very enjoyable and easy. He is sad to leave but
very glad to have had the opportunity to serve the community and hopefully in the
best possible way. He introduced Lt. Mike Newcombe, who will be replacing him.
Councilmember Miller, thanked him for all of the work he has done and wished him
nothing but success in his new assignment.
Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, stated that she is going to miss Lt. Guerra. He made the
community feel safe. He did his work with compassion and care. She wished him
well in his new assignment and that he will always be a part of the Grand Terrace
family.
Lt. Mike Newcombe, stated that he knows that he will have big shoes to fill and he
is glad to be in Grand Terrace.
Captain Valerie Tanguay, stated on behalf of the Sheriff's Department that they are
saddened to lose Hector from the City of Grand Terrace, Loma Linda and Central
Station and wish him the best in his new assignment. They are leaving Grand
Terrace in capable hands with Lt. Mike Newcombe.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-2008-18 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
BUCHANAN, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER CORTES WAS
ABSENT), to approve the following Consent Calendar Items:
3B. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
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3C. Approval of 02-12-2008 Minutes
3D. Award Bid to the Lowest Bidder for the Wrought Iron Fence and Gates at
Rollins Park
3E. Consider Approval to Declare Assets Surplus Property
ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
3A. Approve Check Register Dated February 26, 2008
CC-2008-19 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARCIA, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER CORTES WAS ABSENT), to
approve item 3A. Approve Check Register Dated February 26, 2008.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Crime Prevention Committee
a. Minutes of November 19, 2007
CC-2008-20 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARCIA, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER CORTES WAS ABSENT), to
accept the November 19, 2007 Minutes of the Crime Prevention Committee.
5B. Council Reports
Mayor Ferrd, pointed out the beautiful bouquet of flowers that was in the room. She reported
that the City of Grand Terrace was honored by the Loma Linda Korean Seventh Day
Adventist Church on Saturday evening with a bbq. They wanted to thank the City of Grand
Terrace for providing them a safe place to worship. There was music and a wonderful
dinner.
Mayor Pro Tem G_ arcia, thanked the Grand Terrace City News for the wealth of information
that they provide in the paper. Congratulated C.E.R.T. on getting a trailer that they can fill
with items that are needed in an emergency. She requested that Assistant City Manager
Berry give some information on the satellite phone and what it means to the community.
Assistant City Manager Berry, stated that he has been working on this for about three years.
They have received a satellite phone from OES. This will be used in the event that all
communication is down.
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Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, requested information on the family fun film festival.
Assistant City Manager Be=, responded that there will be two events showing family short
films. It should be fun and exciting for the entire community.
PUBLIC HEARING - None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
8A. Results of the Community Satisfaction Survey
Adam Probolsky, Chairman and CEO Probolsky Research, LLC, gave an overview
of the results of the Community Satisfaction Survey that was conducted. There was
no action taken by the Council.
8B. Discussion on Federal Priorities
It was the consensus of the Council that they will discuss and identify what their
Federal priorities are based on what the City needs most so that they are all in
agreement prior to lobbying for Federal Funding. They also feel that seeking funding
for the library is a priority as well as transportation funding for the 215- 91 freeway.
8C. Approve the Contract Between the City of Grand Terrace and the Grand Terrace
Martial Arts Program
CC-2008-21 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
BUCHANAN, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER CORTES WAS
ABSENT), to approve the contract between the City of Grand Terrace and the Grand
Terrace Martial Arts Program.
CLOSED SESSION - None
Mayor Ferrd adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m., until the next CRA/City Council Meeting which
is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
CITY CLERK of the City of Grand Terrace
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MAYOR f the City of Grand Terrace