07/28/2009CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - JULY 28, 2009
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 July 28,
2009 at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Maryetta Ferre, Mayor
Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern
Bea Cortes, Councilmember
Jim Miller, Councilmember
Walt Stanckiewitz, Councilmember
Brenda Mesa, City Clerk
Steve Berry, Acting City Manager
Bernard Simon, Finance Director
Joyce Powers, Community & Economic Development Director
Richard Shields, Building & Safety Director
John Harper, City Attorney
Lt. Tony Allen, San Bernardino County Sheriff s Department
John Salvate, San Bernardino County Fire Department
ABSENT: None
The City Council meeting was opened with Invocation by Mayor Pro Tern Lee Ann Garcia, followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Jim Miller.
CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ITEMS TO DELETE
Mayor Ferre announced that item 2A. Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month will
be deleted from the Agenda.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - None
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-2009-93 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY MAYOR FERRE,
CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following Consent Calendar Items with the Removal
of Item 3A:
3B. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
3C. Approval of 07-14-2009 Minutes
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3D. Continuing Appropriations
3E. Award Contract for Glendora Drive Street Improvements, Bid No. GTB-09-
05 (Rialto Construction, Inc.)
3F. City Annual Financial Statement FY 2007-2008
3G. Reject Liability Claim GTLC-09-01 (Saenz)
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
3A. Approve Check Register Dated 07-28-2009
CC-2009-94 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CORTES, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following item that was removed from the
Consent Calendar:
3A. Approve Check Register Dated 07-28-2009
PUBLIC COMMENT
Roy Nix,12173 Country Club Lane, stated that it seems that the charges against Councilman
Miller are in the hands of the court at this time but he is sure that there will be much
publicity. He wanted to remind everyone of the fantastic service that has been provided by
Jim Miller and his wife Margie Miller over the last two decades in this City. Jim has had a
leading effort in fundraisers for the Chamber of Commerce, every project of the Grand
Terrace Lions Club over the past two decades, they have supported projects of the Grand
Terrace Woman's Club, they led the aid and support of fire victims in Grand Terrace. He
stated that he doesn't pretend to know the legal ramifications of the charges, however, what
he sees from the newspapers is repeatedly voting on consent calendar items regarding checks
of payment for services rendered to the City by the Grand Terrace City News. He stated that
these are decisions of shall we pay our obligations or not. He doesn't see how it can be
anything but one answer to that question. He feels that it is not an issue of are we going to
enter into a contract but are we going to pay legal obligations for services received. He
would encourage citizens to stand behind Jim Miller and encouraged the Council to do
everything that they can on behalf of a great public servant.
Corrine Robinson, 22145 DeBerry Street, expressed her shock when she read in the
newspaper about the arrest of Jim Miller. She questioned if the City Council wasn't aware
of it then how did the District Attorney come in and investigate him and why.
City Attorney John Harper, responded that an anonymous complaint was given.
Corrine Robinson, anonymous to her means that the person that filed the complaint had no
guts because they wouldn't stand behind what they were trying to accomplish. Councilman
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Jim Miller was arrested on Conflict of Interest Charges. This arrest is either ridiculous or
all of the members on the City Council that were at these events when they occurred should
be arrested also. We are a small community where everyone knows what everyone else is
doing. The entire City Council knows that Margie Miller owns the Grand Terrace City News
Paper and that her husband is a member of the Grand Terrace City Council. She stated that
the Council knew that the City was advertising in the Grand Terrace City News and if this
was a conflict of interest they were bound to bring up the conflict before approving any
advertising. While she feels that Jim Miller should have erred on the side of caution and
abstained from voting when the advertising came on the agenda she finds it impossible to
believe that he should lose his job, serve time in prison for a crime when everyone in the City
was aware.
Gwen Reese, 22488 Barton Road, she expressed her support for Councilman Miller. She
read a statement on behalf of her daughter: Hello Grand Terrace citizens, business owners,
Councilmembers, City and State Officials, I have known and had the pleasure of working
with several of the City officials, including Jim Miller and his wife Margie Miller. When I
heard of his arrest I was in shock and disheartened that an outstanding community leader
such as Mr. Miller was incarcerated on a felony charge that wreaked of a personal dispute.
What I find somewhat amusing is that in the day where I am a small business owner who is
suffering from this economic downfall on the heels of an election year there is money
missing from the City of Grand Terrace and larger and personally acquainted businesses are
allowed to come into this community while we the small business owners are drowning as
we watch these new buildings being set-up across the City. Why are we arresting
Councilman Miller when there are accusations of corruption, money laundering and new
businesses benefitting from our tax dollars. Mr. Miller is one of the rare diamonds in the
rough, a true oxymora, dare I say an honest politician. Mr. Miller and I do not see eye to eye
of most of the personal views of politics, however, we do see that the children of our
community are our first priority. He not only sponsors several events involving the Cub
Scouts, which my son was a part of, but also the performing arts school. To condemn a man
over personal matters that have been resolved at least three years ago when we have money
missing corruption allegations small businesses going out of business due to the larger
companies coming in and a larger scale of government cutting police departments, probation
departments, teachers and funding for the homeless is quite baffling. This town has had
allegations of our Acting City Manager that he lacks the support of the small business owners
here in the City all of which was swept under the carpet never addressed and flat out ignored.
Yet, we see Councilmember Miller supporting the local youth of all ethnicity, race, creed,
religions and color yet he is facing public condemnation. I was so proud of the citizens who
joined together and made their voices heard over the naming dispute of the new high school.
I say it is time we join together again and get to the bottom of what is really going on in this
City and what is happening to our taxpayer dollars. Something is seriously wrong when we
have an outstanding, well respected Mayor of a small town like Grand Terrace that the City
Officials seem necessary to withhold information from her. I support Jim Miller as a
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business owner, tax payer, citizen and who I grown to be called a friend.
Terrilee Robb,12168 Mt. Vernon Avenue #28, stated that she has been a resident of the City
of Grand Terrace since 1976 and been involved in community activities for many years. She
has known and admired Jim Miller for over 15 years. He has hundreds of hours of volunteer
service to the community demonstrating the caliber of his commitment. His integrity and her
experience is unquestionable. When she heard the allegations against Jim Miller, she was
shocked because they are the antipathist of everything that she knows about the man. The
manner in which this matter was brought to the attention of the authorities, the subsequent
grand stand reaction of law enforcement and the over reaction of the media to what should
have been a minor local news event, she finds very disturbing. It seems to denote a
viscousness, inappropriate to our City Government. She would like to ask the City Council
to investigate and take action on why the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
responded to two calls from Grand Terrace City Offices on Monday, July 27t''. Disturbances
reported to the Sheriff's Department by City Employees are a concern of all residents of
Grand Terrace and the City Council represents the residents in this concern. Having been
involved in the Community for so many years she naturally has heard every rumor to
circulate in the City. I can not attest to the truth of any of them but in Jim Miller's case
charges have been made and not yet proved and a media circus created, which has already
adversely affected him and his family. This is a situation that could possibly happen to
anyone of the Council Members should someone make allegations that turn out to be false,
insignificant or irrelevant. It therefore behooves each council member to consider well when
taking actions that affect this City's well being and reputation. She will probably be around
for the next local election and her vote will be based on the actions that the Council takes in
these matters.
Frances Carter, 11938 Arliss Drive, thanked the Council for the opportunity to speak. She
has been a resident of Grand Terrace for over 44 years and her husband even longer. They
love Grand Terrace. They have been privileged to call Jim and Margie Miller their friends
for nearly ten years. They love, respect them and admire their integrity. They are not only
their friends, they are a tremendous asset to the community. They both have given of their
time and money on numerous projects and one of the first to help the unfortunate. The
situation with Jim is not only unfair but tragic. This was not an intentional act, it is tearing
their lives apart. They only wanted to be of service to the community that they love, it was
a mistake and they are willing to make it right. Nobody realized that using the City News
was a violation, not even the City Attorney who you think would protect our local officials,
nor the other Council Members who should watch out for each other, who also voted on the
check registers. Everyone in the community knows that Margie is the owner of City News.
They sincerely thought that since it was a separate not jointly owned business enterprise it
was exempt from violation of which Jim is accused. She feels that everyone is at fault but
there is one person taking the brunt of this emotionally, financially and physically. She has
no respect for the gutless wonder who anonymously tipped the District Attorney's Office of
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suspected wrong doing. If you are so righteous why not put your name behind it. We all
have our suspicions on who is responsible and who turned this incident into a public media
circus. Jim Miller has the support of the community, they are here to show their support and
will be with him all the way, they are not going anywhere. They sincerely appreciate all that
he has done and his unselfish support of the community. It is a better place because of Jim
and Margie Miller. The City needs to heal and it can only be done by the removal of Steve
Berry and appointing someone who will lead the City by working together. She is tired of
all the back fighting and innuendos. The City needs a leader who can instill confidence and
fairness not fear.
Gene Carlstrom, 12034 La Crosse, stated that he is a former Councilmember and former
Mayor Pro Tem. He stated that he is appalled at the treatment of Councilmember Jim Miller.
He was treated worse than a common criminal. Jim served his Country in the Marine Corps
and many civic events including supporting the Boy Scout Troops in Grand Terrace. He has
served Grand Terrace well. What has taken place has certainly caused a blight on this
community and those responsible have certainly disturbed the peace and good order of the
City and its reputation of being a bedroom community where everyone wants to live. He
feels that appropriate action should be taken on his behalf.
Jeffrey McConnell, Walnut Avenue, stated that he recently stated publicly that we will get
through this. Grand Terrace is strong. He reported that he was one of five or six people that
stood before the Council and repeatedly insisting, demanding, requesting that we place the
legal notices in a local paper instead of being hidden somewhere in the pages of the Sun or
the Press Enterprise. He is glad that it was finally done and would like it to continue that
way, he doesn't care who owns the paper the residents need to be informed. It is interesting
that everyone is against whoever filed the complaint anonymously. He hoped that people
feel the same way about people who hide behind enmity and the local blog that sometimes
says things that aren't so nice. He has spoken for a lot of public hearings for local
development and he has always requested that the developer try to hire from within Grand
Terrace, whether it is temporary or full-time. He wants to keep business in Grand Terrace.
Doug; Wilson, 12168 Observation Drive, stated that on July 14t' a business person was
allowed an out of sequence opportunity to stand at the podium and voice an opinion. A
breach of protocol maybe but the mood branched into an emotional and unwarranted scene
that rubbed him raw as a citizen. Rather than dumbly accept the rumor, he investigated the
truth on his own. A very wise man said, "if we start right it is easy to go right all the time,
but if we start wrong we may go wrong and it will be a hard matter to get right." This is the
truth. Margie Miller did not buy the property located east of City Hall from the
Redevelopment Agency. He has the deed that shows a woman named Ross granted it to her
as her sole and separate property on March 6, 2006. The property had been labeled
condemned in lieu of electrical upgrades. Anyone could have completed the upgrades and
restored the property. He has a letter dated August 9, 2006 from the City of Grand Terrace
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Building Department detailing the legal rehabilitation performed to cure and closed the code
compliance case against it. Everyone knows that it was an eye sore for a while but it was a
sentimental eye sore. Anyone could have done it but Margie Miller should be thanked for
gambling with her own money to restore it, now the place is an asset. He also has the City
Attorneys letter dated August 8, 2006 stating that the whole City is a Redevelopment Area
but because the property was purchased as sole and separate property to be utilized in a
business, even though Mrs. Miller husband is a member of the Redevelopment Agency
Board, there is no conflict with State Statutes and Margie Miller was completely within her
right to purchase, rehabilitate, and occupy the property the way that she did. That is the final
word on that. He thanked the Mayor and the Council for their action on the 14t", they stood
for something, please stand firm.
Jewlie Moyers-Serna, 22805 Kentfield Street, stated that not so long ago Grand Terrace was
the place to live, now after many months of being portrayed as a poorly written soap opera
and spread all over the news and the newspapers, we as residents of Grand Terrace are done,
they are done with Steve Berry and his unethical behavior and political maneuvers. The
residents and City Employees do not deserve the disrespect and fear that Steve has displayed
over and over. Many residents were afraid to attend the meeting tonight because of fear of
retaliation from Steve. This is not someone that she wants to be in charge and lead the City.
Steve should have been let go when the decision was made that he would not be eligible for
the City Manager position. Instead, he continues to be a cancer in town and bully the
residents and city employees. A manager is needed that is compassionate about Grand
Terrace as the residents are. They need someone who is loyal and honest and will not let the
power of the position got to their head. Steve does not have nor demonstrate any of those
qualities. She speaks for herself and many other residents that they are done with this
dictator. As for Bea Cortes, they are not dumb, they see whose team she is on, the residents
did not elect her to abstain because of fear of her friends. They can all read between the
lines. She encouraged Bea Cortes not to waste her time, money or effort running for Council
again she has disappointed the residents with her behavior as well.
Patricia Farley, 12513 Michigan Street, stated that a few years ago she got awoken and
started looking into what was going on in Grand Terrace. It has been very obvious, through
not just her comments but documents that she has seen, that there have been many conflicts
of interest in this City, mismanagement and a good buddy system at the expense of the other
citizens in the community. She personally believes that she was bad mouthed by the powers
that be within the City and there have been a lot of citizens in Grand Terrace that were naive
enough to listen and blame her. She would like to tell the citizens of Grand Terrace that they
should be appalled at what has happened in the City in the last couple of months. She feels
that the blame goes much further. City Hall is being run by intimidation and bullies and it
needs to stop.
REPORTS
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5A. Committee Reports
1. Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.)
a. Minutes of June 2, 2009
CC-2009-95 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MILLER, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the June 2, 2009 Minutes of the Community
Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.).
5B. Council Reports
Mayor Pro Tem Lee Ann Garcia, thanked everyone for coming to the meeting. It is a very
difficult time in the history of Grand Terrace. Grand Terrace is 31 years as a City. One time
she was at UCR and there was a professor there that likened a City to a person. He said that
a City has a life cycle just like a person does and it got her to think about the different
decades that Grand Terrace has had. She thought that a person after 31 years is probably
highly unlikely that you have never had a difficult time in their life. It is difficult because
she has great confidence in the people of the community. She stated that Grand Terrace is
small but mighty. She feels that the Council on a whole works as a team. They care and
support each other. She feels that one of the hardest things about being elected are the laws
that bind them. They don't like them but if they don't follow them they can have serious
problems. A lot of the laws have to do with what they can and can not share with the
residents. She has gotten comments from people that are fearful or want certain issues taken
care of. Personnel issues and other things they are advised not to discuss for the betterment
of the City. They have to avoid legal issues. She doesn't want the community to get the idea
that she doesn't want to share ideas with them but she does at all times want to follow the
law that they are required to follow as elected officials. She is committed to keep Grand
Terrace financially strong, safe and positive. She believes that these tough economic times
will spotlight Grand Terrace's resiliency and strength as a City. She has also always believed
that Grand Terrace is different because of the people that choose to call Grand Terrace home.
She feels that people choose a small community because they want to know about their
neighbors and care about them. She thanked the volunteers and the long standing residents
that do so much for the community. She feels that the Council will do as a whole what the
residents want. She thanked City Staff, this has been an incredibly difficult time for our staff
members and wants them to know how deeply they are appreciated and she thanked the
residents of Grand Terrace for their deep love and devotion to the City. It is and has always
been a tremendous honor and pleasure to serve the residents of Grand Terrace. Here is to
working together to charting a bold new course for our City to not only survive but thrive in
these difficult times.
Councilmember Jim Miller, stated that it has been a very difficult time for he and his family.
He stated that he is very humbled by all of the people who have come out tonight in support
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of he and his family, he loves everyone of them. He apologized to the Council, residents, all
of his friends and to his wife for what has happened over the last two weeks. It has been
horrible and he wouldn't want to wish it on anyone. They will continue to fight and
hopefully with everyone's support win this. Thanks to everyone for all of their support.
Councilmember Walt Stanckiewitz, thanked everyone for coming out and expressing their
opinions. He stated that it means a lot and that he is listening. He thanked those who sent
e-mails in support of Jim and he pledge to those that he will support Jim as far as it goes to
get it done and he is sorry. He announced that last week his daughter turned 21 and they took
her to Vegas to celebrate her birthday and while they were there her boyfriend proposed to
her and he wishes her the best.
Mayor Maryetta Ferrd, reported that the League of California Cities Conference is in San
Jose in September. No one will be attending the conference and she directed City Clerk
Brenda Mesa to notify them. She stated that the next Council Meeting was going to be
canceled, however, the Community and Economic Development Director Joyce Powers has
indicated that she has an item that needs to be heard no later than August 12 , 2009. She
questioned if Council would be available for the meeting on August 11, 2009.
It was the consensus of the Council to hold a meeting on August 11, 2009.
Mayor Ferrel, has been and is extremely upset with the way in which Jim Miller and his wife
have been treated and what they have to endure. No one should have to go through that and
she is very sorry.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
8A. Approve New Senior Center Use Policy and Fee Schedule
JoAnn Johnson, 12723 Mt. Vernon Avenue, stated that there are some areas of this policy
that she is uncomfortable with, however, in general she believes that it is a good policy. She
would like to emphasize that she feels very strongly that the Senior Center should remain a
Senior Center and not become a community center. She believes that the use of the center
should be at the discretion of the seniors and by invitation of the seniors. The fact that the
policy can be changed, if necessary, gives her a certain amount of comfort. She stated that
she does stand behind the policy.
CC-2009-95 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
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CORTES, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Senior Center Use Policy and Fee Schedule
with the incorporation of JoAnn Johnson's comments and to bring back an Ordinance
to incorporate the fees into the City Code.
8B. Treasurer's Report for Quarter Ending June 30, 2009
CC-2009-96 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
STANCKIEWITZ, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the quarterly Treasurer's Report for
June 30, 2009.
8C. Resolution Providing for a Sewer System Management Plan to Comply with State
Water Resource Control Board Mandatory Requirements
CC-2009-97 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
STANCKIEWITZ, CARRIED 5-0, to approve a Resolution establishing a Sewer
System Management Plan with the inclusion of the reference to C.E.R.T. and to
Communicate with C.E.R.T. regarding the Sewer System Management Plan.
8D. Consider the Layoff of the Assistant City Manager Pursuant to Rule IX of the Rules
and Regulations for the Administration of Personnel Matters in the Interest of
Economy as a Result of the Prior City Council Action Abolishing the Assistant City
Manager Position
CC-2009-98 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
CORTES, CARRIED 4-0-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER MILLER ABSTAINED), to
layoff the Assistant City Manager Pursuant to Rule IX of the Rules and Regulations
for the Administration of Personnel Matters in the Interest of Economy as a Result
of the Prior City Council Action Abolishing the Assistant City Manager Position.
CLOSED SESSION
9A. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) to Consider the Appointment of
Acting City Manager Pursuant to GTMC 2.08.030
Cynthia Bidney, 12219 Pascal, expressed her concern about the reputation and the future of
Grand Terrace. She feels that Steve Berry has been a liability to the City, its citizens and the
Council as the representatives of Grand Terrace. It has been a well known fact that the
Council values the reputation of Grand Terrace. Steve has drug the City through the mud for
a number of years. She has heard it said that if you want to tear down an army first tear down
their morale. Her experience in dealing with Mr. Berry has been argumentative and
accosting to the point that she felt fearful for her safety and for that of her family. He has
publicly accused her of being Grandpa Terrace, others have told her that he has also accused
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them of the same thing. She doesn't understand his paranoia. Why does he want to find out
who Grandpa Terrace is. She feels that if you have nothing to hide, then you have got
nothing to fear. She recalled that during an Easter Sunday Sunrise Service he confronted her
about her views on a Barton Road Project. He didn't want to listen and he angrily told her
"why did you move into that house, you should have known what would happen." She feels
that it was Mr. Berry's job to educated the residents. It frightens her that he invites felons
to work in the City, much worse having them work under false pretenses at the Child
Development Center. She thought that everyone that works at the Child Development Center
has to have a background check. She questioned what was he thinking, not of the safety of
those who work there nor the children. She stated that others have warned her that you don't
want to cross Steve Berry because he has a list of favors he keeps just in case he needs them.
That may be here say, however, it is obvious that Jim Miller upset him so he pulled out one
of those cards and had him arrested. She feels that he has more on the Council and feels that
it is beginning to look like the Council is afraid of him. She feels that Mr. Berry is
calculating and vindictive. She feels as though he is a master at dividing the citizens for his
selfish gain. She questioned that if Mr. Berry practices deceit and embezzlement then why
doesn't the Council do the right thing and have him turn in his keys and escort him off the
property.
Bernardo Sandoval, 22950 DeBerry, stated that at the last meeting there was a woman that
spoke about Grand Terrace not being Russia. That statement touched him very deeply. He
believes that until you are in countries where you are not allowed to speak freely, where the
rule of law is an instrument used by government to control, manipulate and dictate to people
what they can and can't do, can and can't say, not for the motives to protect the people but
to keep themselves in power and for self gain or financial benefits. He feels that when you
begin to understand what the woman was saying that this is not Russia, he reiterated to Mr,
Berry that Grand Terrace is not Russia. He feels that the things that have been done are
inaccurate and improper. He stated that Mr. Berry has been writing and taking notes while
Mr. Miller spoke. He stated that he is not part of the establishment, not part of the old guard
or the new guard. He doesn't understand the reports that are coming to him about people
being afraid to speak, City Employees afraid for their jobs, City Councilmembers that are
intimidated to move against or speak openly against Mr. Berry. He feels that this is unjust
and that you don't have to be an attorney or close friend of Mr. Miller to understand the
injustice that is being done. He feels that when the rule of law is used to control, manipulate
and keep people boxed off and causes community activist to be afraid for their groups or
clubs and afraid of getting their funding cut off, it is wrong and an injustice that the City
does not deserve and something that should not be tolerated not today or ever. He expressed
his sorrow for the injustice that has been allowed to occur to Mr. Miller.
Patricia Farley,12513 Michigan, stated that whoever asked the District Attorney to prosecute
Jim Miller did not have concern for protecting the rights of the citizens of Grand Terrace.
She feels that it was purely vindictive should not be tolerated. The residents need to know
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that there are people in the D.A.'s office that allowed themselves to be part of this. They
need to know from the citizens of Grand Terrace that this is not acceptable, that they are
aware and it will not be tolerated. She stated what stuns her the most is that after what the
Council knows for fact, why is Mr. Berry allowed to step in to City Hall. She feels that the
Council should have held an emergency meeting to stop him from any further business in
Grand Terrace. Somebody needs to protect Grand Terrace. She is concerned that nice decent
people are going to be unwilling to serve on the Council when they are framed like this. She
also stated that she feels Grand Terrace needs better legal representation. She has been
disappointed many times. Councilmembers are not attorneys. She stated that Mr. Miller
openly voted on check registers, it wasn't a secret, it wasn't someone trying to hide an evil
thing. She believes that things have gone on and that it wasn't just Mr. Berry it was Mr.
Schwab also. The City needs to be cleaned up. She feels that Mr. Miller is a victim of
viscous people in the City and in the County and she won't tolerate it.
CC-2009-99 MOTION BY MAYOR FERRE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA,
CARRIED 4-0-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER MILLER ABSTAINED), that this
decision by the Council is not intended to reflect on Steve Berry's integrity or skills.
The Council however, feels that under the current circumstances it is impossible for
Steve to provide the leadership of staff and the City necessary to continue as Acting
City Manager. The City Council therefore names Bernie Simon as the Acting City
Manager until the City selects a permanent City Manager.
Mayor Ferre adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m., until the next City Council Meeting which is
scheduled to be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
CITY CLERK of the City of Grand Terrace
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