06/10/2008CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 10, 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 June 10,
2008, at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Maryetta Ferre, Mayor
Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern
Bea Cortes, Councilmember
Jim Miller, Councilmember
Dan Buchanan, Councilmember
Tom Schwab, City Manager
Tracey Martinez, Deputy City Clerk
Steve Berry, Assistant City Manager
Larry Ronnow, Finance Director
Richard Shields, Building & Safety Director
Lt. Mike Newcombe, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
Barrie Fox, San Bernardino County Fire Department
ABSENT: Gary Koontz, Community Development Director
John Harper, City Attorney
The City Council meeting was opened with Invocation by Pastor Raul Montano, Calvary, The Brook
Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Dan Buchanan.
ITEM TO DELETE - None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2A. Commendation - Boy Scouts of America Troop 40 - Celebrating 50 Years in Grand
Terrace
Mayor Ferre announced that this item is postponed to July 8, 2008.
2B. Presentation - Air Quality Management District (AQMD) - Todd Warden
Todd Warden, Representative from the Air Quality Management District (AQMD),
introduced himself and gave his background. He gave an overview of two pieces of
legislation that are coming out. He also reported on the recent cement plant issues
that have been reported in the newspapers. He indicated that there will be upcoming
town hall meetings and workshops in the local areas regarding these issues and that
everyone is invited to attend.
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2C. Home of Distinction
Assistant City Manager Berri, reported that this is the sixth year for the Home of
Distinction Award. He thanked all of the volunteer judges that went out and looked
at all the properties. He announced that the winners of the Home of Distinction
award goes to Kirk and Kristene Harkey, 12675 Oriole Avenue.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-2008-51 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following Consent Calendar Items:
3A. Approve Check Register Dated June 10, 2008
3B. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
3C. Approval of May 27, 2008 Minutes
3D. Resolution Establishing the FY 2008-2009 Appropriation Limit
3E. Resolution Adopting the Annual Statement of Investment Policy
3F. Resolution Calling and Giving Notice of Holding a Regular Municipal
Election on Tuesday November 4, 2008, for the Election of Certain Officers
and Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino to
Consolidate the Regular Municipal Election with the Statewide General
Election to be held pursuant to Elections Code Section 10403 Relating to
General Law Cities
Resolution Establishing Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office
Pertaining to Candidates Statements Submitted to the Voters at an Election
to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008
PUBLIC COMMENT
Angela Knight, 22420 Terrace Pines Drive, Unit A, expressed her concern that there is no
crossing guard on the cross -walk on Canal and McClarren. She feels that it is a dangerous
situation and is requesting that the City look into doing something for the children that walk
that route to school.
City Manager Tom Schwab, asked Angela Knight to speak to him after the meeting so that
he could get further details from her.
REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Historical & Cultural Activities Committee
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a. Minutes of May 5, 2008
CC-2008-52 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CORTES, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the May 5, 2008 Minutes of the Historical &
Cultural Activities Committee.
2. Emergency Operations Committee
a. Minutes of May 6, 2008
CC-2008-52 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCHANAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER CORTES, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the May 6, 2008 Minutes
of the Emergency Operations Committee.
3. Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.)
a. Appoint Members to the Executive Committee of the Community
Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) - Randy Halseth, Commander,
Jeff Allen, Vice -Commander, Debra Hurst, Secretary and Oscar
Santana, Treasurer
CC-2008-53 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CORTES, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CORTES, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint the following members to the Executive
Committee of the Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) each for a four
year term:
Randy Halseth, Commander
Jeff Allen - Vice -Commander
Debra Hurst, Secretary
Oscar Santana, Treasurer
5B. Council Reports
Mayor Maryetta Ferre, reported that two weeks ago at a ceremony, the City of Garand
Terrace received a new Citizen's Patrol Vehicle that she has already seen out in the
community. She stated that it was a nice ceremony and thanked Lt. Newcombe. She also
reported that June 4 - 6, 2008 she attended the Mayors and Councilmembes Executive Forum
in Squaw Valley that is sponsored by the League of California Cities. The League's Mission
is to defend cities and their local control and to provide ethical leadership practices. She
attended three of the workshops, the opening reception and the general session. The League
Conference is in September in Long Beach. She reminded everyone that Grand Terrace Days
will be held on June 14, 2008 and asked Assistant City Manager Berry to give an overview
of the event.
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Assistant City Manager Be , announced that staff and volunteers have been working very
hard pulling this event together. It should be a great event.
Manor Pro Tem Garcia, recognized that Debra Hurst is in the audience and thanked her for
all her dedication. The Library has great programs for all ages throughout the summer. She
reported that on June 27" the Bee Movie Event and Short Family Film Festival will be held
at Rollins Park.
Councilmember Bea Cortes, announced that CTC approved and reaffirmed the funding of
the 649 million dollars for the 1215 and Barton Road interchange. She requested that the
consideration of naming the Pocket Park after Gwen Karger be agendized. She wished a
Happy Father's Day to everyone.
CounciImember Miller, reported that the Grand Terrace Lion's Club held their 23' Annual
Golf Tournament. It was a very successful event. He thanked all of the businesses and
individuals that participated.
PUBLIC HEARING - None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS - None
CLOSED SESSION - None
Mayor Ferre adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m., until the next CRA/City Council Meeting which
is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
CITY CLERK of the City of Grand Terrace
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