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02/12/2013r 1 Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES • FEBRUARY 12, 2013 Regular Meeting 6:00 PM Grand Terrace Civic Center . 22795 Barton Road Convene City Council and City Council as the Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency Invocation - Led by Pastor Andy McRae, Azure Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Council Member Jackie Mitchell Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Walt Stanckiewitz 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 Richard Shields Community Development Director Present Tracey Martinez City Clerk Present Sandra Molina Community Development Deputy Director Present Steve Elam Finance Department Present Cynthia Fortune Finance Manager Present Richard Adams City Attorney Present 1. ITEMS TO DELETE 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. Historical and Cultural Activities Committee Update, Priorities and Plans for 2013 Pauline Grant, Chairman Historical and Cultural Activities Committee Gave an overview of the events that the Historical and Cultural Activities hold throughout the year. She announced that the Art Show will be held on May 5, 2013, the Country Fair will be held on November 2, 2013 and the City Anniversary Pot -Luck Dinner celebration will be held in December. They tend to matters concerning the history of Grand Terrace collecting photos, clippings from newspapers and magazines. Interviews have also been held of many old-time residents regarding the history of Grand Terrace. Council requested the following of the committee with regard to the City Anniversary Pot -Luck Dinner: To be held on a different evening other than a Council Meeting night. Update the VIP List and those invited to attend the event. Make sure the entire public is invited. Change the location to be able to accommodate a larger crowd such as the Lion's Community Center. City of Grand Terrace Page 1 Updated 3/7/2013 3:44 PM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council February 12, 2013 3. A. B. D. E. C. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR To approve the Consent Calendar with the removal of item 3C. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - 01/22/2013. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bernardo Sandoval, Mayor Pro Tern SECONDER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member AYES: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles Waive Full Reading of Full Ordinances on Agenda Approval of Minutes — Regular Meeting — 01/08/2013 Historical and Cultural Activities Committee Member Resignation (Reagan) Approval of Check Register No. 02-12-2013 ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of Minutes — Regular Meeting — 01/22/2013 RESULT: ACCEPTED 14 TO 01 MOVER: Bernardo Sandoval, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member AYES: Walt Stanckiewitz, Bernardo Sandoval, Darcy McNaboe, Sylvia Robles ABSTAIN: Jackie Mitchell PUBLIC COMMENT Gregory Young, Field Representative for Congressman Gary Miller Indicated that he will be serving as the Congressman's Liaison with Grand Terrace. They are excited with the new districts. Their office is up and running. They are excited to represent Grand Terrace and to serve the Council and the residents. Their local address is 8300 Utica Avenue, Suite 105, Rancho Cucamonga. Their phone number is 909 980-1492. They plan on having mobile offices as well. They are available for any services that they can assist with. Patricia Farley Stated that it has been hard to focus on Blue Mountain with all of the things that have been going on in Grand Terrace. She is interested in Blue Mountain and would like more information on the purchasing of wilderness land to preserve Blue Mountain for people to hike on and ride their horses on. She feels that it wouldn't be hard to raise $40,000.00. She questioned what the plan is and is there a cost to maintain it. She would like to see a presentation so that the residents can see the importance of the project and will be willing to donate funds. City Manager Betsy Adams Indicated that the City will not be responsible for maintaining the park. Mayor Walt Stanckiewitz Requested that the Friends of Blue Mountain put together a presentation. 1 1 1 City of Grand Terrace Page 2 Updated 31712013 3:44 PM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council February 12, 2013 Brian Reinarz Once again requested that the Grand Terrace Soccer Club be allowed to use the community meeting room for their Board Meetings. They meet on the third Wednesday of the month. They would like a permanent home. The Council requested that this be agendized for discussion at a future Council Meeting. 5. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Jackie Mitchell Reported that she attended the League Conference and that it was a great experience. She is filled with mixed emotions this week with the ground breaking of the new Grand Terrace Fitness Park and the closing of Mr. T.V, Video. Her heart goes out to all of the Law Enforcement families and is praying for all of them. She encouraged everyone to support the Girl Scouts by purchasing cookies. Council Member Sylvia Robles She extended her condolences to the families of the men and woman who protect our families and thanked those who protect us. She feels that we are a global community and all family. Council Member McNaboe Encouraged the community to attend the following events: Ground Breaking - Grand Terrace Fitness Park Newport Bridge community meeting ' Budget Workshop She feels that it is important to attract new businesses. She indicated that the Spring Mountain Ranch will be developed at some point. There is a new owner and they are serious about building the new development. This will mean an opportunity for more people to travel through Grand Terrace which would be good for local businesses and hopefully bringing new businesses to town. She attended Assembly Member Cheryl Brown's open house. She has a beautiful office and her staff seems tentative and ready to help. The Assembly Member is working on Grand Terrace's issues with the Department of Finance. She questioned all of the marks on Barton Road. Her heart goes out to the victims of the law enforcement officers that were killed in the line of duty and requested that the meeting be adjourned in their honor. She wished everyone a Happy Valentine's Day. Community Development Director Richard Shields Responded that the marks are for the Newport Bridge Project and those marks are indicating utilities. Mayor Pro Tern Bernardo Sandoval Reported that the Raves have been moved from the National Orange Show to Glen Helen. This move was a result of a lot of pressure that was applied by different agencies. City Staff pushed hard and made things happen. The interest of Grand Terrace is not just protected within our boundaries. If we need to go outside the boundaries to protect our City we will to do the right thing. Assembly Member Cheryl Brown is aware of our issues and she is working on them. There is a reduction in funding for skilled nursing facilities, this will have an impact on seniors having a place to go. He is "saddened over Mr. TV Video going out of business. His heart also goes out to the fallen officers. He wished everyone a Happy Valentines Day. ' Mayor Wal Stanckiewitz From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the community meeting room a public meeting will be held to outline the 1-215 bi county freeway project. Omnitrans - Next Trip, you can text 41411 and receive information on bus City of Grand Terrace Page 3 Updated 3/7/2013 3:44 PM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council February 12, 2013 arrival times, this and other bus stop arrival time information will be available on the City's website. CERT is getting ready to do training at the Loma Linda Fire Department in March. CERT will be key in keeping the City together in the event of an emergency. Anyone interested should contact a member of CERT or I the City. The training is free. His heart goes out to the fallen officers. He is proud of what the Sheriffs Department has done and the meeting will be adjourned in memory of the fallen officers. 9 7 0 8. 0 A PUBLIC HEARINGS UNFINISHED BUSINESS Grand Terrace Sports Leagues Facility Use Assignment To adopt a Resolution setting forth an agreement for scheduling park use for sports leagues. RESULT:' APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]. MOVER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member SECONDER: Bernardo Sandoval, Mayor Pro Tern AYES: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval,McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles NEW BUSINESS Consider Request for Fireworks Stand from Grand Terrace High School Football Boosters To defer this action item to January 2014 at which time it will be agendized and keep the number of fireworks stands in Grand Terrace at one. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Sylvia Robles, Council Member SECONDER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member AYES: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles Robert Sanchez Gave the background on how the fireworks stand came to be and how it affects the Soccer League and Little League. The profit pays for the light bill. He does not support an additional stand. Ken Boardman Indicated that he participated in the process of getting the fireworks stand in Grand Terrace. He is requesting that the Council support an additional fireworks stand for the Grand Terrace High School Football Booster. He stated that funds raised will help provide food and beverages for the players during the season. Adoption of Resolution Approving Successor Agency Administrative Budget for Fiscal Year 2013-14 Adopt a Resolution approving the Successor Agency Administrative Budget for Fiscal Year 2013-2014. 1 1 City of Grand Terrace Page 4 Updated 31712013 3:44 PM Minutes Grand Terrace City Council February 12, 2013 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member SECONDER: Jackie Mitchell, Council Member AYES: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles C. Adoption of Resolution Approving the Successor Agency's Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for the Period July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013 (ROPS 13-14A) Approve a Resolution approving the Successor Agency's Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for the period July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013 (ROPS 13-14A) RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bernardo Sandoval, Mayor Pro Tern SECONDER: Darcy McNaboe, Council Member AYES: Stanckiewitz, Sandoval, McNaboe, Mitchell, Robles 9. CLOSED SESSION A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9 (b) - One Potential Case The Council met in closed session to hold a conference with legal counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code 54956.9 (b) - one potential case. It was unanimously agreed to enter into an agreement with Andrew Turner from Lagerlof, Senecal, Gosney & Kruse, LLP., to provide ' legal services relative to the exposure to litigation. ADJOURN The Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. in honor of the fallen officers in the Inland Empire and those who go above and beyond to protect the communities. 1 The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 6:00 PM. 6�A , )A h PA4 I . fAAZ- ---- �� Mayor of the City of Grand Terrace'City Clerk dF the City of Gr I Terrace City of Grand Terrace Page 5 Updated 3/7/2013 3:44 PM