Meeting Reports Needed

Town Center Development Meeting:
Did you Go, Please Provide Your Evaluation?

Readers Comments and Questions Below:

The Jacobsen Development Company has been ill served by its association with the City's redevelopment Agency and the attitude and practices of it Head, Mr. Tom Schwab aka Grand Terrace City Manager.

The real issues which are irksome to the previous land owners, the current land owners, and the neighbors of the proposed project are numerous. Nearly all of those issues are a result of bad public relation practices of the CRA and Mr. Schwab and his staff.

Yes the property was zoned as commercial. However, when that zone change came about the prior owners were not severely limited to their ability to sell their property. The real interference with the enjoyment of their property rights resulted when the City Redevelopment Agency came up with the Development Plan and locked the development potential into one single big Development. The next error of the CRA's Public Relations is that they got between the Developer, and the Private Land Owners, suggesting that there would be eminent domain used against hold outs, and single sourcing the development without public meetings before the land and development deal went forward, all in closed meetings until after the deals were through escrow.

To compound the Bad Public Relations that the CRA has accumulated against this development is the fact that commercial property on the open market is valued at a different rate than what the "Private Owners" were forced to sell at. (That force, either by zone change, use limitation, Planning Restrictions, or threats of eminent domain, it is all force and does not leave the full property rights to the previous owner in full effect.)

The CRA's plan to sign a long term lease for the purpose of providing space for a library also seems like a Deal that is suspicious. How much will a long term lease cost? Who will be profiting from this transaction financially. Is it right that the CRA in effect is acting as a land broker, and skimming income off of their actions. Do not the original property owners have right to the share of that income? Is it legal for the CRA to enter into a long term lease that is being proposed for the

Anonymous said...
The community meeting was well attended even though city notice was very limited. Tensions are high about putting a Huge BIG BOX Lowes Home improvement across from Terrace elementary school. Folks expressed concerns about student safely, busses, traffic flow, day workers, loitering and truck traffic on Michigan. Most felt that the OAC was a better location for Lowes. No one has ever seen a library building next to a home improvement big box, will we be the first?
11:58 PM

Another Anonymous said....

This appeared to be a meeting "off the record" so people could get a pat on the head by those in the know, who said they really could not "say" yet how things will go. But how high would you like that wall to be along La Paix street? and what color? How about NO WALL directly along a public street? We will show you pretty pictures, and then we will build it anyway!How about no emergency fire gates from shopping centers into residential neighborhoods, how about NO PLANNed semi truck traffic down Michigan?!? Keep our town. Attend every thursday night!

Questions Another Reader Asks:

I understand that some of the property owners along Barton are getting payments from the city, what are these payments for? Is is every month, weekly or quarterly? What is the KEEP program shown in the city check register. Are some owners paid for cooperation with the city? are other owners denegrated for waiting to stay in their homes? Disclose all payments to property owners past, present and future during the planning process to completely change our town.

Citizen's Reaction to Meeting:

Developer says he came to "build the city's plan, your plan" but the citizens don't feel that way! We didn't write the plan that was done largely in private by CITY STAFF. Misinformation is easier to come by at city hall, than is accurate information. In affect, we do not believe in our elected or HIRED city officials to protect us and our property, but have come to find they are against our own quite enjoyment of our property as they have become an arm of OVER development and fear of the future. Is this the kind of government we wish to employ?

In his own words:

The city employs a staff of 23 in addition to 33 workers at a child day care center. Employees are paid 10 percent less than workers in larger cities and receive less generous retirement benefits, said Schwab, who earns about $115,000 annually. .
(from the article below)
Grand Terrace considers satisfaction poll
12:33 AM PST on Wednesday, January 7, 2004
By ELLEN BRAUNSTEIN / The Press-Enterprise

LETS NOT FORGET THE SCHWAB HOUSE USED TO INDUCE MR. SCHWAB TO LIVE IN GRAND TERRACE, WHICH NOW HAS DOUBLED IN VALUE.

Increase the wages of the city employees earning less than $50,000.00 per year, and who do not have as INDUCEMENT other city provided perks such as a HOUSE, CRA INTEREST FREE LOANS, or Co-Payment Reimbursed Medical/Dental/and Vision expenses, birthday Gifts, Private Parties, and Trips on the City's Dime.

Give raises to the Employees who work at the Child Care Center, and Parks, and City maintenance Crews. If there are any additional funds available, Hire a Youth Mentor to supervise Youth Programs at Rollings Park after school, Tables for Tutoring or some other program to aid the youth, perhaps even a portable hoop, and an after school concession/mentoring stand for after school hours.

But DO NOT give a raise to the folks or STAFF in the Office of City Hall. If they want big city Pay, let them go work for a BIG CITY !!!

Memorial Day Thought

Gratitude, Remembrance and Respect for all those who have served their government in all the Military and Protective Services.

The best way we can Honor those sacrifices and contributions in the future is to develop the attitude, determination and means to eliminate the causes of war, and internal discord and lawlessness.

Please Pray for All who have and are serving the goals of advancing civilization and civility amongst the peoples of the planet earth.

Barton Road Offramp Redesign

The Off ramp and overpass for Barton Road has received a 2,000.000 government grant for redesign and construction. Lets Hope, that the following is included.

A lane driving right into the OAC if it is ever developed.

A easy return to the Freeway from the OAC if it is ever developed.

A park and ride For Bikes, Golf Carts and Cars: with a commitment to have the RTA/OCTA bus 149 making a pick up and drop off stop so that Grand Terrace Commuters can use public transportation along the 91/215 commute to Orange County. Or have the Bus 25 Start service earlier in the morning so that GT citizens can make the connections at the MetroLink and Bus Stations down Town Riverside and San Bernardino.

Minimal Questioning for Town Center Developers

Meeting Questions:

Are the Public Comments going to result in a change of the proposed development or is this just a meeting to say the community had a meeting?

Will there be a public record of this meeting, comments, questions, commitments made?

Will this meeting be recorded by audio tape or video tape, and be made available at the library?

Are the previous property owners going to justly benefit proportionately from the profits made by the CRA and or the Developer as a result of forced or coerced sale of their property?

What plans are there to accommodate and regulate the assembly of Day Workers at the development? Is the city going to have an employment agency on site to regulate the employers, and employee contracts and actions of day workers, while maintaining the sanitary facilities and waiting place for those looking for day work?

What hours of delivery of stock will be permitted? What is the expected decibel level of noise during School or evening hours which are a result of the running of saws for special cuts of lumber?

How many trucks will be delivering and off loading merchandise, the noise and pollution caused by the trucks, and forklifts?

IF people have to be forced off their land, why not put the High School Mid Town, and the Stater's and Lowes at the edge of town, closer to High Grove in order to minimize the through town traffic during school hours, for the Elementary School, Noise for the Neighbors, and closer proximity to the Highgrove customer base. While developing a true industrial area with AES, The Lumber Yard, Rail Tracks and Possibly Manhole Builders on the South End of Town, which is adjacent to industrial zoned property in Highgrove.

The Mid Town School location would show that we have civic pride in our youth, be developed as a multiple functional asset including library, after school activity center, and fine arts center.

Or sell the property back to the prior owners, and restore them to their homes, at the same price you paid them.

Disclose all city records of land purchases, and land sales with regards to the Town Center Development. Interpret the Word "May" in the Brown act as May Not, instead of Must. As in Land negotiations May be held in closed meetings. Hence forth be interruptedd as May NOT be held in closed meetings. At the end of a meeting of any Planning commission, or CRA the decisions made should be immediately announced and not delayed for the completion of escrow or other pending approvals.

These actions may resolve the conflict with the citizens of Grand Terrace, and the property owners seeking some sort of Justice.

Did you get your copy?

Special Planning Meeting May 31 Tuesday 6:00pm
ALERT !!!! UPDATE
Town Center/Planning Meeting

It has been reported to GrandpaTerrace that there is to be a meeting at city Hall regarding the Town Center Development.City Hall meeting May 31 Tue. 6:00pm. At City Hall to discuss The Town Center with staff and developers.

Notice was made to "Interested Parties" and Property Owners Near the Project.

Arent' We ALL INTERESTED? A Lowes store will bring more than lumber sales to the community. This is a subject for PUBLIC Review, not special meetings, or Closed Meetings with Developers.

Readers Comments GT Development Plans and Actions

Comments:
City records show that the 4 parcels the city intends to sell to the developer in secret, closed negotiations, they paid $800,0000 for and have in escrow to sell for $1,700,000. to the developer. Therefore, the FEW citizens of Grand Terrace, those who were threatened & "cooperated" with city threats of eminent domain were really the chumps off whom the city mades a cool million dollars in profit!! So much profit, the CRA can STILL sell the property to Stater and Loews Big Boxes for about half the price of the open market. This is about getting RID of residents who cost money, and getting taxes from out of town spenders. City hall does not care about us residents, we cost money & watch what they do.
# posted by Anonymous

"Wetland's and Park or Cement Dust and Trucks"

Anonymous said...
The EIR report for the Manhole builders site is available at the city counter in Grand Terrace, it says that there will be NO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS, AND THEREFORE A APPROVAL IS REOMMENDED WITH A NEGATIVE DECLARATION. The report however, sites a gas station on Barton Road, so perhaps that is also intended here. Opposition groups spoke up that none of the roads in the area were constructed to handle the big truck traffic, and that no city or county owned the 60 year old black top railroad road. But hey, this is progress. NOT! Building & Safety is HIRED to protect the safety of the FOLKS, not just themselves & their pockets. Attend planning & council meeting to see for yourself. PROTECT OUR TOWN!
2:19 PM

In a Comment ... Anonymous said...
Dear Mr. Developer, I read about the ground breaking for the SavOn, but I don't see any construction there yet. Why don't you show us that completed project before you plan another one in town. Is this one already leased at $2.00 per foot? Who are the other tenants there? Will you repair the roads, curbs and gutter around your site? Are any tax increment bonds being used to finance this? If so that drains money away from school and community services & needs. Let's take it slow & get acquainted with you first, OK?2:34 PM

Cement Plant as a Neighbor

Observations Provided By A Blog Reader:

I live in Bloomington near the Riverside (Crestmore) Cement Plant. While they are a good neighbor to the community and supportive of community groups, a cement plant should be miles and miles away from residential areas (ours is across the street from my house and we get constant drift of dust). The constant dust and noise is not good. Not to mention the unknown amount of chemical hazards that exist from silica dust and others. These can never be substantiated by the average Joe because of the amount of power (money and lawyers) that the cement plant and industry wields. Once you get one, you're stuck with it. Bad idea within city limits or near homes, parks, schools etc, whatever the size of the plant.

DUI Arrest and Booked / Felon with a Illegal Weapon

BOOKING NUMBER: 0505301445
DATE: 05/28/2005 TIME: 0112
ARREST DATE: 05/27/2005 TIME: 2345
LOC: BARTON RD/PRESTON AVE
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME:
FACILITY: CENTRAL D.C.
NAME:
LAST: SCHULTZ
FIRST: STEPHEN
MIDDLE: JOSEPH
DOB: 04/08/1975 SEX: M RACE: W
HT: 6 00 WT: 155 HAIR: BLN EYE COLOR: BLU
OCCUPATION: NONE LISTED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
VC23152(A) MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL

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23152. (a) It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle.

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BOOKING NUMBER: 0505344544
DATE: 05/27/2005 TIME: 0726
ARREST DATE: 05/27/2005 TIME: 0045
LOC: 22326 PICO
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME:
FACILITY: WEST VALLEY D.C.
NAME:
LAST: WILLIAMS
FIRST: DEWAYNE
MIDDLE:
DOB: 01/09/1959 SEX: M RACE: O
HT: 5 07 WT: 180 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: TOW DRIVER
CHARGE/TYPE SUPPL/HOLD/BAIL DISPOSITION
PC12020(A) FEL ORIGINAL $15,000.00
PC12021.1(A) FEL ORIGINAL
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Charge Detail
PC12020. (a) Any person in this state who does any of the followingis punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one yearor in the state prison: (weapons violation of some sort with regard to the type of weapon)

PC12021.1. (a) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) of Section 12021, anyperson who has been previously convicted of any of the offenses listed in subdivision (b) and who owns or has in his or her possession or under his or her custody or control any firearm is guilty of a felony. A dismissal of an accusatory pleading pursuant to Section 1203.4a involving an offense set forth in subdivision (b)does not affect the finding of a previous conviction. If probationis granted, or if the imposition or execution of sentence is suspended, it shall be a condition of the probation or suspension that the defendant serve at least six months in a county jail.
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Illegal Adoption/Under influence of Drugs Arrests In Grand Terrace

BOOKING NUMBER: 0505301174
DATE: 05/24/2005 TIME: 0029
ARREST DATE: 05/23/2005 TIME: 2240
LOC: 11981 LA CROSSE
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME:
FACILITY: CENTRAL D.C.
NAME:
LAST: TORRES
FIRST: VICTOR
MIDDLE: ANTONIO
DOB: 06/10/1949 SEX: M
RACE: H HT: 5 07 WT: 150 HAIR: BLK EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: TRUCK DRIVER
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC273D(A) MISD ORIGINAL $35,000.00
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Charge Detail
PC273(a) It is a misdemeanor for any person or agency to pay, offer to pay, or to receive money or anything of value for the place ment for adoption or for the consent to an adoption of a child. This subdivision shall not apply to any fee paid for adoption services provided by the State Department of Social Services, a licensed adoption agency, adoption services providers, as defined in Section 8502 of the Family Code, or an attorney providing adoption legal services.

PC273(d) It is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year or by a fine not exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) for any parent to obtain the financial benefits set forth in subdivision (b) from two or more prospective adopting families or persons, if either parent does both of the following: (1) Knowingly fails to disclose to those families or persons that there are other prospective adopting families or persons interested in adopting the child, with knowledge that there is an obligation to disclose that information. (2) Knowingly accepts the financial benefits set forth insubdivision (b) if the aggregate amount exceeds the reasonable maternity-connected medical or hospital and necessary living expensesof the mother preceding and during the pregnancy.
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BOOKING NUMBER: 0505301241
DATE: 05/25/2005 TIME: 0452
ARREST DATE: 05/25/2005 TIME: 0345
LOC: MICHIGAN/DEBERRY ST
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME:
FACILITY: CENTRAL D.C.
NAME:
LAST: PORTER
FIRST: NACOLE
MIDDLE: MARIE
DOB: 06/12/1984 SEX: F
RACE: W HT: 5 06 WT: 190 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BLU
OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11550(A) MISD ORIGINAL $100,000.00
PC1320(A) MISD ORIGINAL
PC853.7 MISD ORIGINAL
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Charge Detail

HS11550. (a) No person shall use, or be under the influence of any controlled substance which is (1) specified in subdivision (b), (c),or (e), or paragraph (1) of subdivision (f) of Section 11054, specified in paragraph (14), (15), (21), (22), or (23) of subdivision(d) of Section 11054, specified in subdivision (b) or (c) of Section 11055, or specified in paragraph (1) or (2) of subdivision (d) or in paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of Section 11055, or (2) a narcotic drug classified in Schedule III, IV, or V, except when administered by or under the direction of a person licensed by the state to dispense, prescribe, or administer controlled substances. It shall be the burden of the defense to show that it comes within the exception. Any person convicted of violating this subdivision is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be sentenced to serve a term of not less than 90 days or more than one year in a county jail. The court may place a person convicted under this subdivision on probation for a period not to exceed five years and, except as provided in subdivision (c), shall in all cases in which probation is granted require, as a condition there of, that the person be confined in acounty jail for at least 90 days. Other than as provided by subdivision (c), in no event shall the court have the power to absolve a person who violates this subdivision from the obligation of spending at least 90 days in confinement in a county jail.

PC1320. (a) Every person who is charged with or convicted of the commission of a misdemeanor who is released from custody on his or her own recognizance and who in order to evade the process of the court willfully fails to appear as required, is guilty of a misdemeanor. It shall be presumed that a defendant who willfully fails to appear within 14 days of the date assigned for his or her appearance intended to evade the process of the court.

PC853.7. Any person who willfully violates his or her written promise to appear or a lawfully granted continuance of his or her promise to appear in court is guilty of a misdemeanor, regardless of the disposition of the charge upon which he or she was originally arrested.

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Invitations in the Mail Special Planning Meeting May 31 Tuesday 6:00pm

ALERT !!!! UPDATE

Town Center/Planning Meeting

It has been reported to GrandpaTerrace that there is to be a meeting at city Hall regarding the Town Center Development.

City Hall meeting May 31 Tue. 6:00pm. At City Hall to discuss The Town Center with staff and developers. Is all I know at this time.

I did not get the letter, a blog reader provided the partial information. I suggest calling the City Hall to ask about the time and intended participants.

I wonder if there will be a design requirement for a Day Labor Center to support the Lowe's Store's Location. Public Toilets at least should be made available so that the area is not a health hazard. I am not actually opposed to legal day labor. However, Legal is the key, and a facility which provides a sanitary place for the workers dispatching point is key to minimization of the ill effects of having a Home Improvement Center in the community.

"Invitations in the Mail Special Planning Meeting May 31 Tuesday 6:00pm"
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In a Comment ... Anonymous said...
Dear Mr. Developer, I read about the ground breaking for the SavOn, but I don't see any construction there yet. Why don't you show us that completed project before you plan another one in town. Is this one already leased at $2.00 per foot? Who are the other tenants there? Will you repair the roads, curbs and gutter around your site? Are any tax increment bonds being used to finance this? If so that drains money away from school and community services & needs. Let's take it slow & get acquainted with you first, OK?
2:34 PM

In a Comment ... Anonymous said

...Dear Mr. Developer, I read about the ground breaking for the SavOn, but I don't see any construction there yet. Why don't you show us that completed project before you plan another one in town. Is this one already leased at $2.00 per foot? Who are the other tenants there? Will you repair the roads, curbs and gutter around your site? Are any tax increment bonds being used to finance this? If so that drains money away from school and community services & needs. Let's take it slow & get acquainted with you first, OK?2:34 PM

Development Article and response

Growth plans open rifts in Grand Terrace
By PAUL LAROCCO The Press-Enterprise
GRAND TERRACE -


http://www.pe.com/localnews/sanbernardino/stories/PE_News_Local_B_grand26.a1825.html

Everyone should read this article. Everyone should try to get a copy of the Revised Plan for the OAC, ASE, Town Center, Manhole Builders and High School. Everyone should consider the revenue facts of the proposal with the added expenses of additional city expenses incurred, including the additional law enforcement required for the school, and OAC and Town Center.

It is interesting that the President of the Camber of Commerce is quoted as being supportive of the development. However, she was not asked about the latest proposed development of the Manhole Builders near her home.

How odd it is to say we need to draw people into Grand Terrace. This is a real change from a bedroom community, to a tourist or commuter destination. Perhaps we should put a toll booth on each entry point of the city. It isn't that the people don't come to Grand Terrace, they don't stop and shop, and pay sales tax. We have plenty of traffic.

Here is a reality to consider. While the city is considering increased wages for the employee's the top employee's city provided home has increased in value by 90% in five years. This gain of asset value should off set the rational to providing the top man at the city a raise. With the constant declared need for additional money, why not put those wages to other Needs first. There should be no raises of wages for any City Employee earning more than 50.000.00. There should be no increase in Wages for the City Manager.

Here is a reality to consider. The more the home sales turn around and are reassessed at current market price the tax revenue goes up. So it is in the interest of the City to have citizens dissatisfied and move out of town. It is in the interest of the realtor to have the homes sales as that is their revenue source. Even when property values go down, and people lose their jobs or the economy slows they will be in the position to sale on the down side of the market when people default on the loans.

Big questions are not being answered. What other options for police services are available and what is the cost performance evaluation of the different agencies. Perhaps Colton Police Department is better near to provide the services. Colton Police Department provides campus police to Colton High School. Colton Police Headquarters is closer than the sheriffs so the dreaded shift change overlap can be reduced. Perhaps the cost of current expense for law enforcement could be better spend and additional services provided.

Yes Development is Going to Happen. The question is how it is done, the choices made, and the sustainability of the development and the real improvement of the community as a whole. Perhaps Grand Terrace should ask how many of its citizens will be working in the OAC, Town Center, Manhole Builder, and all. Are these projects sustainable by the citizens of Grand Terrace or are they dependant on trancient drive through commuters. Is Grand Terrace going to be one big Pit Stop? The debate is healty. Persons who resist debate are to be questioned as to their motives and reasons.

Wetland's and Park or Cement Dust and Trucks

Colton Regional Park will be a 150-acre facility situated along the north and south banks of the Santa Ana River. This will be the first regional park in the County�s 5th Supervisory District and in the City of Colton�s 6th Council District.

This vacant land has been zoned by the City of Colton as an open space and preserve. In keeping with that zoning, the design of the proposed facility will be master planned for minimally active recreation and predominately native landscaping.

Colton Regional Park is a partnership with the San Bernardino County Regional Parks Division, the City of Colton, and The Wildlands Conservancy. The proposed plan for this new facility includes:
approximately 25 acres to be set aside for multiuse fields and parking
landscaped parking and restrooms
picnic shelters with turf areas for family events
a 7-10 acre lake for fishing and habitat mitigation
large areas of native planting along the river corridor with pathways for walking and bicycle riding
RV and tent camping
Community outreach is being conducted throughout the environmental phase of this project.

It has been 23 years since a new regional facility was built, making Colton Regional Park an exciting next step.


The Wildlands Conservancy39611 Oak Glen Road, #12Oak Glen, CA 92399(909) 797-8507 paula@wildlandsconservancy.org
Executive Director: David MyersStaff Attorney: Heidi Fron Chief Financial Officer: Sally KellyAssistant Office Manager: Allyson LavenderAdministrative Assistant: Michelle Garcia


Alternative Proposed Use for Manhole Builder area.


"Wetland's and Park or Cement Dust and Trucks"
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In Comments: Anonymous said...
The EIR report for the Manhole builders site is available at the city counter in Grand Terrace, it says that there will be NO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS, AND THEREFORE A APPROVAL IS REOMMENDED WITH A NEGATIVE DECLARATION. The report however, sites a gas station on Barton Road, so perhaps that is also intended here. Opposition groups spoke up that none of the roads in the area were constructed to handle the big truck traffic, and that no city or county owned the 60 year old black top railroad road. But hey, this is progress. NOT! Building & Safety is HIRED to protect the safety of the FOLKS, not just themselves & their pockets. Attend planning & council meeting to see for yourself. PROTECT OUR TOWN!
2:19 PM

Regional Park Plans Continue Inspite of Manhole Builder's Plans

Community gets key role in setting trail's course
COLTON: A committee of residents will advise the city on the recreational area's concept.
12:27 AM PDT on Saturday, May 21, 2005
By PAUL LAROCCO / The Press-Enterprise

Online at: http://www.pe.com/localnews/sanbernardino/stories/PE_News_Local_B_btrails21.583be.html

CEMENT or Camp Ground Recreation Center

The area where Manhole Builder's Inc has proposed to build its facility was under serious consideration and a bid had been made by a conservation group for its purchase for inclusion as an important part of the proposed Colton Regional Park which would span across the river into Colton. This facility would have included day parks, camping and sports facilities. Concessions and Camping was also planned. This would have been a development which would have provided increased business for existing restaurants, gas stations and other small retail businesses. This would have been a development which would be minimally affected by flooding which has and will continue to be problematic for this piece of land. We have all seen that farm swamped for months after a good rainy season. The Park Plan included planting indigenous plants, not a cement plant.

The some how the better offer for the sale, did not get to the conservation group which has indicated its willingness to make a counter offer. Was this another back room negotiation? Who will ever know. It seems that it is a transaction made not in the best interest of the former owner, or for the community and neighbors around the area.

Once again it doesn't pass the sniff test.

Where are the Environment Impact Studies? What is the current ownership of the property CRA? What did they pay for it, and Is the Regional Park and conservatory Group's Offer still a possible?

Google Colton Regional Park Plan Read about what we could have had.

Burglary Ring Broken Resident Home At Time

ARREST DATE: 05/24/2005 TIME: 1115
LOC: COOLEY DR OLD RANCH RD
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME:
FACILITY: CENTRAL D.C.
NAME: LAST: CONTRERAS
FIRST: AURELIO
MIDDLE: ANGEL
DOB: 05/05/1987 SEX: M RACE: H
HT: 5 05 WT: 120 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: STUDENT
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC182(A)(1) FEL ORIGINAL $50,000.00
PC459 FEL ORIGINAL
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Charge Detail
PC182. (A)(1) (a) If two or more persons conspire:
(1) To commit any crime.

PC459. Every person who enters any house, room, apartment, tenement, shop, warehouse, store, mill, barn, stable, outhouse or other building, tent, vessel, as defined in Section 21 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, floating home, as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 18075.55 of the Health and Safety Code, railroad car, locked or sealed cargo container, whether or not mounted on a vehicle, trailer coach, as defined in Section 635 of the Vehicle Code, any house car, as defined in Section 362 of the Vehicle Code, inhabited camper, as defined in Section 243 of the Vehicle Code, vehicle as defined by the Vehicle Code, when the doors are locked, aircraft as defined by Section 21012 of the Public Utilities Code, or mine or any underground portion thereof, with intent to commit grand or petitlarceny or any felony is guilty of burglary. As used in this chapter, "inhabited" means currently being used for dwelling purposes, whether occupied or not. A house, trailer, vessel designedfor habitation, or portion of a building is currently being used for dwelling purposes if, at the time of the burglary, it was not occupied solely because a natural or other disaster caused the occupants to leave the premises.
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BOOKING NUMBER: 0505301211
DATE: 05/24/2005 TIME: 1631
ARREST DATE: 05/24/2005 TIME: 1115
LOC: COOLEY DR/OLD RANCHO RD
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME:
FACILITY: CENTRAL D.C.
NAME:
LAST: TRAN
FIRST: NGOC
MIDDLE: DOB: 11/25/1985 SEX: M RACE: O
HT: 5 07 WT: 125 HAIR: BLK EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: WRHSE WORKER
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC182(A)(1) FEL ORIGINAL $50,000.00
PC459 FEL ORIGINAL
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Charge Detail
PC182. (A)(1) (a) If two or more persons conspire: (1) To commit any crime.PC459. Every person who enters any house, room, apartment, tenement, shop, warehouse, store, mill, barn, stable, outhouse or other building, tent, vessel, as defined in Section 21 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, floating home, as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 18075.55 of the Health and Safety Code, railroad car, locked or sealed cargo container, whether or not mounted on a vehicle, trailer coach, as defined in Section 635 of the Vehicle Code, any house car, as defined in Section 362 of the Vehicle Code, inhabited camper, as defined in Section 243 of the Vehicle Code, vehicle as defined by the Vehicle Code, when the doors are locked, aircraft as defined by Section 21012 of the Public Utilities Code, or mine or any underground portion thereof, with intent to commit grand or petitlarceny or any felony is guilty of burglary. As used in this chapter, "inhabited" means currently being used for dwelling purposes, whether occupied or not. A house, trailer, vessel designedfor habitation, or portion of a building is currently being used for dwelling purposes if, at the time of the burglary, it was not occupied solely because a natural or other disaster caused the occupants to leave the premises.
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There were additional arrests related to this crime however they were concluded by other agencies which responded and cooperated in the tracking down and arrests of the suspects. Thanks Colton PD, and SB County Copter Cops. This shows the good work you do for the People of Our community when given timely information and cooperation between agencies.
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Drug Distribution/Drug Paraphernalia/Illegal Adoption

BOOKING NUMBER: 0505301158
DATE: 05/23/2005 TIME: 1541
ARREST DATE: 05/23/2005 TIME: 1500
LOC: LACADENA/BARTON AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME:
FACILITY: CENTRAL D.C.
NAME:
LAST: NUNEZ
FIRST: HUGO
MIDDLE:
DOB: 03/12/1984 SEX: M RACE: H
HT: 5 05 WT: 150 HAIR: MUL EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11379(A) FEL ORIGINAL $25,000.00
___________________________________________________________________________________________ Charge Detail http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html

HS11379. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b) and in Article 7 (commencing with Section 4211) of Chapter 9 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, every person who transports, imports into this state, sells, furnishes, administers, or give aways, or offers to transport, import into this state, sell, furnish, administer, or give away, or attempts to import into this state or transport any controlled substance which is (1) classified in Schedule III, IV, or V and which is not a narcotic drug, except subdivision (g) of Section 11056, (2) specified in subdivision (d) of Section 11054, except paragraphs (13), (14), (15), (20), (21), (22),and (23) of subdivision (d), (3) specified in paragraph (11) of subdivision (c) of Section 11056, (4) specified in paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (f) of Section 11054, or (5) specified in subdivision (d) or (e), except paragraph (3) of subdivision (e), or specified in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (f), of Section 11055, unless upon the prescription of a physician, dentist, podiatrist, or veterinarian, licensed to practice in this state, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a period of two, three, or four years. (b) Notwithstanding the penalty provisions of subdivision (a), any person who transports for sale any controlled substances specified in subdivision (a) within this state from one county to another non contiguous county shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for three, six, or nine years.
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BOOKING NUMBER: 0505301166
DATE: 05/23/2005 TIME: 2125
ARREST DATE: 05/23/2005 TIME: 2030
LOC: REDLANDS BLVD - LL
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 05/24/2005 TIME: 0139
FACILITY:
NAME:
LAST: WALKER
FIRST: KENNETH
MIDDLE: DE WAYNE
DOB: 12/01/1963 SEX: M RACE: W
HT: 5 09 WT: 190 HAIR: MUL EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: STOCK
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11364 MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL CITE-REL
PC148.9(A) MISD ORIGINAL
PC1320(A) MISD SUPP A $35,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
PC602(M) MISD SUPP APC853.7 MISD SUPP A
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HS11364. (a) It is unlawful to possess an opium pipe or any device, contrivance, instrument, or paraphernalia used for unlawfully injecting or smoking (1) a controlled substance specified in subdivision (b), (c), or (e), or paragraph (1) of subdivision (f) of Section 11054, specified in paragraph (14), (15), or (20) of subdivision (d) of Section 11054, specified in subdivision (b) or (c) of Section 11055, or specified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 11055, or (2) a controlled substance which is a narcotic drug classified in Schedule III, IV, or V. (b) This section shall not apply to hypodermic needles or syringes that have been containerized for safe disposal in a container that meets state and federal standards for disposal of sharps waste. (c) Pursuant to authorization by a county, with respect to all of the territory within the county, or a city, with respect to the territory within in the city, for the period commencing January 1,2005, and ending December 31, 2010, subdivision (a) shall not apply to the possession solely for personal use of 10 or fewer hypodermic needles or syringes if acquired from an authorized source

PC148.9. (a) Any person who falsely represents or identifies himself or herself as another person or as a fictitious person to any peace officer listed in Section 830.1 or 830.2, or subdivision (a) of Section 830.33, upon a lawful detention or arrest of the person, either to evade the process of the court, or to evade the proper identification of the person by the investigating officer is guilty of a misdemeanor.

PC1320. (a) Every person who is charged with or convicted of the commission of a misdemeanor who is released from custody on his or her own recognizance and who in order to evade the process of the court willfully fails to appear as required, is guilty of a misdemeanor. It shall be presumed that a defendant who willfully fails to appear within 14 days of the date assigned for his or her appearance intended to evade the process of the court.

PC602 Except as provided in paragraph (2) of subdivision (v), subdivision (x), and Section 602.8, every person who willfully commits a trespass by any of the following acts is guilty of a misdemeanor:.................
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(m) Entering and occupying real property or structures of any kind without the consent of the owner, the owner's agent, or the person in lawful possession.

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BOOKING NUMBER: 0505301174
DATE: 05/24/2005 TIME: 0029
ARREST DATE: 05/23/2005 TIME: 2240
LOC: 11981 LA CROSSE
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITYR
ELEASE DATE: TIME:
FACILITY: CENTRAL D.C.
NAME:
LAST: TORRES
FIRST: VICTOR
MIDDLE: ANTONIO
DOB: 06/10/1949 SEX: M RACE: H
HT: 5 07 WT: 150 HAIR: BLK EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: TRUCK DRIVER
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC273A(A) FEL ORIGINAL $100,000.00
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Charge Detail http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html

PC273. (a) It is a misdemeanor for any person or agency to pay, offer to pay, or to receive money or anything of value for the placement for adoption or for the consent to an adoption of a child. This subdivision shall not apply to any fee paid for adoption services provided by the State Department of Social Services, a licensedadoption agency, adoption services providers, as defined in Section 8502 of the Family Code, or an attorney providing adoption legal services.
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The Hunt For GrandPaTerrace

Once again, who I am is not important. If there is a particular issue you want supporting proof of the statements, send me an email and I will provide you with the supporting City Documents or News Paper Articles where the particular individual provided the information.

Speculation that I am one person or another indicates a level of insecurity, fear, frustration, and perhaps guilt. I am no one you know. Yet I am anyone. If you want off the blog email list just let me know. If you want to have something posted just let me know by posting a comment or sending an email to grandterracenews@yahoo.com . Don't even bother with who I am because it is not the issue of this blog.

Comment Posted by
Anonymous said...
Once again you are wrong. You only put importance on naming other people's names. You are a coward plain and simple. You insist on writing about people, but yet have no balls to write your own. Maybe your afraid someone will have an opinion about YOU and start their own blog investigating you. You can try and divert people's interest in knowing who you are all you want, but when you print NAMES, you should have the guts to print your own.
11:48 AM

Reply by GrandPaTerrace:
I print only the names of person who have public records of either being arrested, or doing public business, either as a politician, City Employee, or public business man. Perhaps you should make your comments about my genitals, and threats of being investigated by those I have apparently offended. Who is offended the city? You didn't sign your name so that the source of your attempt of intimidation is identified and its source disclosed. This would be more in the public interest than my personal identity. You desire to stop the disclosure of arrests, and the discussion of Public Events. This is quite revealing as to your intentions, and the very reason for not disclosing my identity.

Comment emailed by a GrandTerraceNews.Blogspot Reader.

I kinda like the anonymous feeling of the blog. Those who don't have anything to hide need not worry, as long as the content is accurate.

The life of a public official should by definition be "public," or like an open book.
Our public and private lives should be held up high, and be unsullied as an example to all.

Live by that standard and you don't have to worry "who" talks about you because they will have nothing but good to say about you.

I appreciate the time you put into this mailing. While I must say that I was initially curious about your identity, I am more interested in the content.

Here is where the Manhole Builders Inc is located in Riverside.
Perhaps this is the "Owners" Place of Residence, check out the
area as it is listed as the businesses location.

Visit Manhole builder's Riverside Home

Corporation Information from the California Secretary of State

MANHOLE BUILDERS, INC.
Number: C2519151
Date Filed: 7/2/2003
Status: active
Jurisdiction: California
Address
5021 STONE AVE
RIVERSIDE, CA 92509
Agent for Service of Process
EDWARD J JAUREGUY
5021 STONE AVE
RIVERSIDE, CA 92509

May 26, GT Council Meeting Agenda

ITEMS OF GREAT CONCERN ARE RED

Grandpaterrace's Comments Are in Blue

CITY OF GRAND TERRACE COUNCIL MEETING

MAY 26, 20056:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

GRAND TERRACE CIVIC CENTER

22795 Barton Road

THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE COMPLIES WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990. IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, PLEASE CALL THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT (909) 824-6621 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING.

IF YOU DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL DURING THE MEETING, YOU ARE ASKED TO PLEASE COMPLETE A REQUEST TO SPEAK FORM AVAILABLE AT THE ENTRANCE AND PRESENT IT TO THE CITY CLERK. SPEAKERS WILL BE CALLED UPON BY THE MAYOR AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME.

* Call to Order -
* Invocation - Pastor Roberto Garcia, Terrace Crest Baptist Church
* Pledge of Allegiance -
* Roll Call -

AGENDA ITEMS
CONVENE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

1. Approval of 05-12-2005 Minutes (Someone should ask for a Reading of the Minutes)

2. FY 2005-2006 CRA Budget Resolution (Someone Should ask the Budget Resolution be put on the City Web Page)

ADJOURN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

1. Items to Delete

2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

A. Water Awareness Poster Contest Winners - Grand Terrace Elementary (Didn't this happen last Council Meeting?)

3. CONSENT CALENDAR

The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial. They will be acted upon by the Council at one time without discussion. Any Council Member, Staff Member, or Citizen may request removal of an item from the Consent Calendar for discussion.

A. Approve Check Register Dated May 26, 2005 (A copy of the voucher should be available via the city web page.)

B. Ratify 05-26-2005 CRA Action (What Action was that)

C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda (Reject This Item, Require Full Reading or the Posting of the Proposed Ordinances on the Web Page)

D. Approval of 05-12-2005 Minutes (Reading of the responses to Public Comment)

E. FY 2005-2006 City of Grand Terrace Budget Resolution and Salary Range Resolution (How can the City Afford Additional Salary Budget and not have any funds for the Youth? Isn't 115.000,00 (quoting Mr. Schwab's statement to the press,) plus a free house, and a car enough for the City Manager to live on in Grand Terrace? Not to mention the employment contract without an expiration date or a life time appointment and earnings with medical and dental expenses.)

F. Health Reimbursement Plan Amendment (Unless this is universal coverage for all citizens in grand terrace, this "Reimbursement Plan" should only be granted to those not on the Council, and earning less than 50,000.00, such as day care staff, and other's who do the real work of the city.)

G. State COPS Grant FY 05-06 Allocation (How is this going to be used to mitigate the effects of having the HS and Increased Traffic Flow of the proposed OAC and Lowes? How will the daylabor hangouts associated with Lowes going to be mitigated?)

H. Reject Liability Claim GTLC-05-02 (Amador) (What is this about?)

4. PUBLIC COMMENT

This is the opportunity for members of the public to comment on any items not appearing on the regular agenda. Because of restrictions contained in California Law, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or acting on any item not on the agenda. The Mayor may request a brief response from staff to questions raised during public comment.

5. ORAL REPORTS - A. Committee Reports

1. Crime Prevention Committeea. Minutes of 04-11-2005 (Why weren't the auto thefts reported to the citizens until it appears in the news paper?)

B. Council Reports

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS

A. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California Establishing Fines for Failure to Obtain a Street Cut Permit and Failure to Perform Street Cut Construction in Accordance to the Specifications as Described in the Specifications for Construction Within the Public Right of Way

B. Ordinance - Specific Plan SP-04-01-A1 and E-05-10 to Amend the Outdoor Adventures Center Specific Plan to Remove Approximately 7.8 Acres Located at the Northwest Corner of Pico and Taylor Street (Given the choices, this makes for a better plan. Perhaps the AES could build a fake Disneylike Mountain around their Facility. Provide partial support for reopening Gage Park and collaborate with the Dog Park People and perhaps FFA and 4H in its development and use.)

7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None (Council Rules and Function TBD, Contract Practices and Procedures - Specifically the Airconditioner Contract as an example)

8. NEW BUSINESS A. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program 2006-09 Cooperation Agreement (Request this to be put on the City's Web Page and Note Contracts/Grant opportunities Available for Bid by local businesses)

9. CLOSED SESSION - None

ADJOURN

THE NEXT CRA/CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2005 AT 6:00 P.M.

AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS FOR THE 06-09-2005 MEETING MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE BY NOON 06-02-2005.

Read and Learn

Here is a quote from Redevelopment- The Unknown Goverment. (pg 6) "Once a redevelopment project area is created, all property tax increment within it goes directly to the agency. This means all increases in property tax revenues are diverted to the redevlopment agency and away from the cities, counties and school districts that would normally receive them". So when City Hall tells you there is no money to fix a pot hole its because your taxs are in the redevelopment pot of gold instead of the general fund. Redevelopment money can only be used for redevelopment, not for schools, not for street repair not for you and not for me. Unless of course you're a developer. Then they will open the flood gates of tax payer money. Megna and Koontz and the rest of them know this. When the real estate developers that incorperated Grand Terrace and then brought redevelopment to our city, They then declared the whole of Grand Terrace a redevelopment area. So folks no one is safe, attested to by the people on Barton Rd. The folks there were told to deal with Jacobson or face eminent domain. Although the Schwab stated at a council meetin the city would never use eminent domain. In fact it used to be in our charter that eminent domain could not be used but several years ago the Schwab got that changed. The article was in the Sun. Who's next?

Council Meeting Agenda Not On Line

It is early Monday Morning, there is no agenda posted yet.
It is early Monday Morning, there is no agenda on Channel 3.

Watch This

The folks against the Manhole project that voiced their objections at Planning Thursday night, all live on Vivienda. One is the president of the Chamber of Commerce. One of the other voices was the reporter for the City-Chamber newspaper the Blue Mountain Outlook. I sympathize with them, as I do with the people that will have the OAC in their back yard and the folks that had to give up their homes for the benefit of Jacobson and the Town Center. The citizens that opposed the OAC packed the council chambers the night the Planning Commission was to vote. They had to postpone the vote because of the amount of people to be heard. There was a petition with over 400 names given to council that opposed the OAC. (Round Filing Cabinet). Now this is what's going to be interesting to watch. The Blue Mountain Outlook took the city's' side on every issue on the OAC. Now that the study shows its a lemon there has not been one word from the Outlook saying"Oh Dear City Goofs On OAC"
' Now this is what I want you to watch. The Chamber president, FOC (friend of the council) is at all the functions you see on channel 3. The reporter covers all their events. Will the City stop the Manhole project because of her objections or will they put money ahead of the residents there. My money is on the Chamber President. The Council needs her for elections and re-elections. If they stop the Manhole project because of her objections then it will show how much power the clique wields. If they do stop it then they must also stop the OAC and the Town Center to show they do not favor just a hand full of their friends. After all, the people that opposed the OAC have the same rights as the Chamber president don't they? Are not their homes and right to live peacefully as important as the folks on Vivienda. Probably not. Let us watch democracy in action City Hall style.

Lowes, Stater's, Miguels Drive Through In Town Center

Can you imagine having a Lowes, Stater's, Miguels Drive Through, in your back yard. Well, if you are any where near what the city hopes is the new Town Center that is the mix you are getting. Now why should large companies like loess, and Stater's benefit from the City's Redevelopment Plans. Parking Lots, Large Box Stores, Noise, Lights, Traffic, frankly I'd rather have the city sell the property at a truly open auction, with the parcels as they were originally. Or give them back to the previous owners, with the previous owners being given a sweetheart deal of a zero interest loan pay back for any funds they have already received from the city. The amount due upon the sale of the property to a person or persons not a direct family member. Yes, I think the City should take it in the .... Pocket book for its transgressions of the US Constitution. The City Manager, and Council should be charged with violation of Civil Rights of the Previous Property owners. They should be held personally responsible for their actions as they often acted without providing the public proper notice prior to the actions being taken. They continue to obscure the city's actions by failing to implement proper contract announcements, agenda notifications, and Public Notices in the News Paper or on their Web Site.

Will the cost to Stater's be equal to or greater than the per square foot rental, or purchase of property developed without the "assistance" of the City? Will Lowes turn off their yard lights, and hold deliveries and restocking to daylight hours only so that the noise of stacking lumber will not interfere with people sleeping? With an EMPTY KMart down the hill, and a struggling Mall where BigLot's is, WHY on earth would any one build in GT. WHY, BECAUSE the CITY is giving away the property at a below market rate.

Will the noise bother students at Grand Terrace Elementary? Will the increased traffic be good for the students at the school. Now, the morning and evening commuters are not during school hours. Lowes, and Stater's will be a constant flow of traffic and noise.

How on earth is the city still pretending to have the authority to put a Library in the Town Center Development. Our Library is a County Library. It would be best if the Library is incorporated into the Plans for the High School, and be built adjacent to that truly public development project.

If you get a call from a pollster tell them what you feel. It is interesting that at the City Council Meeting Citizens who speak on the Development Plans are generally against them, and only a minority speaks positively about the development and the process used to force people from the full enjoyment of their private property. Yet the Poll to over 20 Minutes to answer, and it is obvious that the City Staff, City Planning committee and the City Manager have all come to their decision with regards to the property.

If one person is forced off their land, no one should do business with any company which has used the CRA to aid in their placement. Do not let the city benefit from its bad acts.

DUI/Failure to Appear Arrest in GT (What Facility? Booked?)

BOOKING NUMBER: 0505301085
DATE: 05/21/2005 TIME: 0626
ARREST DATE: 05/21/2005 TIME: 0600
LOC: BRITTON/MT VERNON AVE
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 05/21/2005 TIME: 1550
FACILITY:
NAME:
LAST: MORONES
FIRST: PAUL
MIDDLE:
DOB: 01/05/1955 SEX: M
RACE: H HT: 5 10 WT: 205 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: NONE LISTED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
VC23152(A) MISD ORIGINAL $25,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
VC23152(B) MISD ORIGINAL
VC40508(A) MISD ORIGINAL
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VC23152. (a) It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle. (b) It is unlawful for any person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle.

For purposes of this article and Section 34501.16, percent, by weight, of alcohol in a person's blood is based upon grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. In any prosecution under this subdivision, it is a rebuttable presumption that the person had 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood at the time of driving the vehicle if the person had 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood at the time of the performance of a chemical test within three hours after the driving.

VC40508. (a) A person willfully violating his or her written promise to appear or a lawfully granted continuance of his or her promise to appear in court or before a person authorized to receive a deposit of bail is guilty of a misdemeanor regardless of the disposition of the charge upon which he or she was originally arrested.

Senior Criminals In Grand Terrace

BOOKING NUMBER: 0505343079
DATE: 05/19/2005 TIME: 0945
ARREST DATE: 05/19/2005 TIME: 0730
LOC: 22740 LA PAIX
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME:
FACILITY: WEST VALLEY D.C.
NAME: LAST: BERRY
FIRST: THOMAS
MIDDLE: LEON
DOB: 07/22/1939 SEX: M RACE: B
HT: 5 11 WT: 200 HAIR: BLK EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: RETIRED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC245(A)(2) FEL ORIGINAL $50,000.00
PC422 FEL ORIGINAL

Charge Detail

PC245. (a) (1) Any person who commits an assault upon the person of another with a deadly weapon or instrument other than a firearm or byany means of force likely to produce great bodily injury shall bepunished by imprisonment in the state prison for two, three, or fouryears, or in a county jail for not exceeding one year, or by a finenot exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or by both the fine andimprisonment. (2) Any person who commits an assault upon the person of another with a firearm shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prisonfor two, three, or four years, or in a county jail for not less thansix months and not exceeding one year, or by both a fine notexceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000) and imprisonment.

PC422. Any person who willfully threatens to commit a crime whichwill result in death or great bodily injury to another person, withthe specific intent that the statement, made verbally, in writing, or by means of an electronic communication device, is to be taken as a threat, even if there is no intent of actually carrying it out,which, on its face and under the circumstances in which it is made, is so unequivocal, unconditional, immediate, and specific as to convey to the person threatened, a gravity of purpose and an immediate prospect of execution of the threat, and thereby causes that person reasonably to be in sustained fear for his or her own safety or for his or her immediate family's safety, shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed one year, or by imprisonment in the state prison. For the purposes of this section, "immediate family" means any spouse, whether by marriage or not, parent, child, any person related by consanguinity or affinity within the second degree, or any other person who regularly resides in the household, or who, within the prior six months, regularly resided in the household. "Electronic communication device" includes, but is not limited to, telephones, cellular telephones, computers, video recorders, fax machines, or pagers. "Electronic communication" has the same meaning as the term defined in Subsection 12 of Section 2510 of Title 18 of the United States Code.

BOOKING NUMBER: 0505343121
DATE: 05/19/2005 TIME: 1410
ARREST DATE: 05/19/2005 TIME: 1246
LOC: BARTON RD/MT VERNON
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 05/20/2005 TIME: 0141
FACILITY:NAME: LAST: MAKEY
FIRST: CHARLES MIDDLE: JAY
DOB: 05/24/1958 SEX: M
RACE: B HT: 6 05 WT: 315 HAIR: BLK EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYEDCHARGE
TYPE SUPPL/HOLD/BAIL DISPOSITION
VC14601.1(A) MISD ORIGINAL $26,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
VC26710 MISD ORIGINAL

Charge Detail

VC14601. (a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle at any time when that person's driving privilege is suspended or revoked for reckless driving in violation of Section 23103 or 23104, any reason listed in subdivision (a) or (c) of Section 12806 authorizing the department to refuse to issue a license, negligent or incompetent operation of a motor vehicle as prescribed in subdivision (e) of Section 12809, or negligent operation as prescribed in Section 12810.5, if the person so driving has knowledge of the suspension or revocation. Knowledge shall be conclusively presumed if mailed notice has been given by the department to the person pursuant to Section 13106. The presumption established by this subdivision is a presumption affecting the burden of proof.

VC26710. It is unlawful to operate any motor vehicle upon a highway when the windshield or rear window is in such a defective conditionas to impair the driver's vision either to the front or rear. In the event any windshield or rear window fails to comply with this code the officer making the inspection shall direct the driver to make the windshield and rear window conform to the requirements of this code within 48 hours. The officer may also arrest the driver and give him notice to appear and further require the driver or the owner of the vehicle to produce in court satisfactory evidence that the windshield or rear window has been made to conform to the requirements of this code.
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Do you know where Your Car is Tonight?

Redlands Daily Facts
Five boys arrested in thefts of 7 vehicles
By the Daily Facts
Friday, May 20, 2005 -

REDLANDS After hiding out in a tree house in the 0 block of Norwood Street, two boys, ages 12 and 15, were arrested on suspicion of auto theft, police reported. Police this week arrested five boys ranging in age from 12 to 16 in connection with the related thefts of seven vehicles.....................

The three boys arrested Thursday are connected to the theft of the second Saturn the auto theft victim followed, police said. The five boys were involved in the thefts of at least seven mid-'90 Saturns and Toyota Camrys that have taken place in the last two weeks in Redlands, Yucaipa, Calimesa and Grand Terrace, police said.
The boys were booked into a juvenile detention facility.

More on Manhole Production Plans

Lightning fast approval for Industrial Development of a mixed use neighborhood was seen at last weeks planning commision meeting. Homes in the Manhole Cover area once had the agricultural land zoning but it was zoned industrial many years ago. However, there is no legal road access to the "cement" parcel as the roads are 60+ years old from railroad days. Colton has no deed to the adjacent road, and had never heard about the use until an hour before last the meeting. At the MINIMUM the property owner should be required to pave any public roads and install curb & gutter etc, to bring them up to what's required for the heavy trucks--like any other development in town.

The residents did a great job talking about dust, notice, traffic, heavy trucks, traffic trips, safety at intersections property values. Most had only 1-5 days notice or a few hours!! Has any one ever seen an EIR before with "no impact" over and over except for a property line adjustment for a cement or industrial conversion?

The trend in the city is, any commercial, industrial or retail development is OK to produce revenue for the CITY, but housing costs the city for services, so ONLY the housing required to meet MINIMUM requirements of the CRA money would be allowed, UNLESS the city staff gets to design the whole process. So much for constitutional rights of property ownership, and the pursuit of happiness.

ManholePlant

Man Hole Plant OK/ Weddings NO Way

Grandpa's Further Thoughts: about the Manhole Cover Plant remember this is in the same general area where the Council effectively Evicted a Homeowner over a dispute regarding the holding of weddings, in that same area. Larry Halstead I believe was jailed, fined, and eventually his home was demolished because the City and He could not come to a reasonable settlement on the land use, including denying his status of a minister, and his home being a church which held the a few weddings, and receptions. Only Very Distant Neighbors complained, and complained only at the encouragement of the then Code Enforcement Officer on the behest of the City Staff. But, Citizens in this town have no reason what so ever to fear the actions of the City's Management and Council. Research and replay this action against the property rights of an individual. The new plant will be in the back yard of the city's collaborator, perhaps this is justice for Larry.

About the Booze in Town Sales, Remember the Council's attitude and comments when Sav-on requests a license.

Council Critic Denied Building Go Ahead

For some reason, Gas Stations which sell Beer and Wine is OK by the Planning commission. For some reason A Man Hole Cover Manufacturing Business can convert a Residence into a Factory with outside storage and manufacturing. For some reason a Fake Pine Tree can be put on Barton Road. For some reason a long time resident and property owner, is not being allowed to build much needed housing units, and the enjoyment of the use and development of his property.

Could it be he has been critical of the Council, and City Manager once to often? What specifically are the required filings he needs to file in order to be approved? Are these requirements the same that were applied to the development of the property on Canal Street?

Why was the Planning Departments Agenda so tardy in being posted to the City's Web Site? Where are the three places the public should be able to find this information?

Remember, there was a recent denial of changing the GTMarket's Liquor license to include hard liquor for take out consumption. Remember the Council's decision was based on comments, "we already have enough alcohol sales in GT", "they have a zoning or code variance problem". Well friends, their customer base would have been very local people mostly persons walking in to the store. They would not be increasing the drunk drivers refueling and getting drunk at the same time.

Why is the Question.

Grandpaterrace's Opinion: Build the Houses and Apartments. The Gas Station is ok but NO BOOZE or BEER. The Fake Pine Tree, we can live with it just like we can live with a power plant. THE Man Hole Cover Maker, well, THIS MAY BE A BIG PROBLEM FOR THE OTHERS Around it. The dust from the materials used, the noise, and the general operations of such a facility, should be placed???? Close to the Industrial Zone... Power Plant, OAC... Whoops... What Am I thinking.... We exiled the High School over there, OF COURSE we wouldn't want our Youth, and Civic Library, and multi use facility to be Mid Town,,,, to late for that.

GT Planning Commision Agenda Finaly Posted less than Timely

Planning Commission Agendas

AGENDA
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE WILL BE HELD ON
DATE: May 19, 2005
PLACE: Council Chambers, Grand Terrace Civic Center

22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California

7:00 P.M. CONVENE SITE AND ARCHITECTURE REVIEW BOARD/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Public address to Commission shall be limited to three minutes unless extended by the Chairman. Should you desire to make a longer presentation, please make written request to be agendized to the Director of Community and Economic Development.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:This is the time for anyone in the audience to speak on any item, which is not on the agenda for this meeting.

ITEMS:

1. Planning Commission Minutes of April 21, 2005

2. SA-04-21, CUP-04-10 E-04-12:

Continuation of the project that will consist of a completely new auto service station with convenience market, car wash, and delicatessen. The convenience market will have a deli, a walk-in cooler, beer and wine sales and convenience goods. Also proposed will be freeway signage identifying new service station and other businesses on the site. The existing service station building, existing signs and landscaping will be removed and replaced with a new service station building, new signs, including new freeway sign, and a new car wash. The existing fuel canapy will be retained and extended. The new station may be operated as a Valero Station.

APPLICANT: RAMCAM Corp., on behalf of business owner, Mr. Fahim Tanios

LOCATION:22045 Barton Road (Approximately .66 acre parcel located on the south side of Barton Road just east of the I-215 Freeway off-ramp. This site was operated as a Texaco and shell fueling station in the past.)

RECOMMENDATION: Open the continued Public Hearing, receive the staff report and public testimony, if any, and take this matter "off-calendar"

3. SP-04-02-, SA-04-02, SA-04-03, SA-04-04,SA-04-05, SA-04-06: TTM-04-01, E-04-01: Continuance of application for construction of a total of 16 lots, 15 to be developed with single family detached type units on individual lots ranging in size from 4,460 square feet to 5,914 square feet. The 16th lot of 12,007 square feet to be developed into a 4-plex type apartment building.

APPLICANT:Massaro and Welsh, Civil Engineers, on behalf of Barney Karger, Owner/Developer.

LOCATION: Approximately 2 acre vacant area consisting of two parcels located on the north side of De Berry Street between the Gage Canal on the west and Mt. Vernon Avenue on the east.

RECOMMENDATION:Re-open the Public Hearing and receive the staff report and any public testimony. The Staff is making no recommendation for this proposal at this time; however, the Planning Commission may wish to consider three possible actions consisting of:

1. Deny these applications for the reasons given in the attached "Resolution of Denial" which is to deny this project because of a lack of information after giving the applicant more than sufficient time, almost one year, to provide the requested information.

2. Continue these items to a "date uncertain" but give the applicant a new deadline to submit all of the requested information to Staff by a specific date. Inform the applicant that failure to meet this new deadline will result in the denial of the project. (Once the staff has reviewed and analyzed the new information, the Public Hearing would be then rescheduled before the Planning Commission)

3. Continue these items to a "date uncertain" until the applicant has submitted the requested additional information and Staff has had enough time to review it.

4. SA-05-05, E-05-03, CUP-05-02: To construct a wireless telecommunication facility as part of a network covering the Southern California area consisting of a 52 foot high monopole designed to resemble a pine tree and a small equipment building.

APPLICANT: Nextel Communications, Barbara Saito - representative

LOCATION: 21893 Barton Road in the City of Grand Terrace

RECOMMENDATION: Open the Public Hearing, receive the staff report and testimony, close the hearing and approve the Resolution calling for approval of SA-05-05, CUP-05-02 and E-05-03 based on the findings in the "Resolution of Approval" and subject to the recommended conditions of approval.

5. SA-05-06, E-05-04: The conversion of an existing single story, 1,350 square foot home into an office for a manhole production and installation company. This project will also consist of the conversion of an existing barn, garage and several outbuildings into approximately 5,000 square feet of material storage warehouses. There will also be approximately 70,000 square feet of outdoor production and storage for a construction yard.

APPLICANT: Manhole Builders

LOCATION: 21712 Vivienda Avenue, Assessor's Parcel Number 0275-191-02

RECOMMENDATION: Open the Public Hearing, receive testimony, close the Public Hearing, and approve SA-05-06 and E-05-04 with Conditions.

ADJOURN SITE AND ARCHITECTURE REVIEW BOARD/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

CONVENE PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION
Information to Commissioners
Information from Commissioners

ADJOURN PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION
NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TO BE HELD ON JUNE 16, 2005

GT Burglary Arrest Magana

BOOKING NUMBER: 0505342911
DATE: 05/18/2005 TIME: 1338
ARREST DATE: 05/18/2005
TIME: 1224
LOC: MICHIGAN/DEBERRY
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE:
TIME: FACILITY: WEST VALLEY D.C.
NAME: LAST: MAGANA
FIRST: CARRIE
MIDDLE: ANN
DOB: 10/16/1982 SEX: F
RACE: W HT: 5 00 WT: 100 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: PACKER
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC459 MISD ORIGINAL $10,000.00
PC460(B) MISD ORIGINAL
PC470(D) MISD ORIGINAL

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PC459. Every person who enters any house, room, apartment, tenement,shop, warehouse, store, mill, barn, stable, outhouse or otherbuilding, tent, vessel, as defined in Section 21 of the Harbors andNavigation Code, floating home, as defined in subdivision (d) 18075.55 of the Health and Safety Code, railroad car, lockedor sealed cargo container, whether or not mounted on a vehicle,trailer coach, as defined in Section 635 of the Vehicle Code, anyhouse car, as defined in Section 362 of the Vehicle Code, inhabited camper, as defined in Section 243 of the Vehicle Code, vehicle as defined by the Vehicle Code, when the doors are locked, aircraft as defined by Section 21012 of the Public Utilities Code, or mine or any underground portion thereof, with intent to commit grand or petit larceny or any felony is guilty of burglary. As used in this chapter, "inhabited" means currently being used for dwelling purposes, whether occupied or not. A house, trailer, vessel designed for habitation, or portion of a building is currently being used for dwelling purposes if, at the time of the burglary, it was not occupied solely because a natural or other disaster caused the occupants to leave the premises.

PC460. (a) Every burglary of an inhabited dwelling house, vessel, as defined in the Harbors and Navigation Code, which is inhabited and designed for habitation, floating home, as defined in subdivision (d)of Section 18075.55 of the Health and Safety Code, or trailer coach, as defined by the Vehicle Code, or the inhabited portion of any other building, is burglary of the first degree.
(b) All other kinds of burglary are of the second degree.
(c) This section shall not be construed to supersede or affect
Section 464 of the Penal Code.


PC470. (a) Every person who, with the intent to defraud, knowing that he or she has no authority to do so, signs the name of another
person or of a fictitious person to any of the items listed in
subdivision (d) is guilty of forgery.
(b) Every person who, with the intent to defraud, counterfeits or
forges the seal or handwriting of another is guilty of forgery.
(c) Every person who, with the intent to defraud, alters,
corrupts, or falsifies any record of any will, codicil, conveyance,
or other instrument, the record of which is by law evidence, or any
record of any judgment of a court or the return of any officer to any process of any court, is guilty of forgery.
(d) Every person who, with the intent to defraud, falsely makes,
alters, forges, or counterfeits, utters, publishes, passes or
attempts or offers to pass, as true and genuine, any of the following items, knowing the same to be false, altered, forged, or
counterfeited, is guilty of forgery: any check, bond, bank bill, or
note, cashier's check, traveler's check, money order, post note,
draft, any controller's warrant for the payment of money at the
treasury, county order or warrant, or request for the payment of
money, receipt for money or goods, bill of exchange, promissory note, order, or any assignment of any bond, writing obligatory, or other contract for money or other property, contract, due bill for payment of money or property, receipt for money or property, passage ticket, lottery ticket or share purporting to be issued under the California State Lottery Act of 1984, trading stamp, power of attorney, certificate of ownership or other document evidencing ownership of a vehicle or undocumented vessel, or any certificate of any share, right, or interest in the stock of any corporation or association, or the delivery of goods or chattels of any kind, or for the delivery of any instrument of writing, or acquittance, release or discharge of any debt, account, suit, action, demand, or any other thing, real or personal, or any transfer or assurance of money, certificate of shares of stock, goods, chattels, or other property whatever, or any letter of attorney, or other power to receive money, or to receive or transfer certificates of shares of stock or annuities, or to let, lease, dispose of, alien, or convey any goods, chattels, lands, or tenements, or other estate, real or personal; or any matter described in subdivision (b).(e) Upon a trial for forging any bill or note purporting to be the bill or note of an incorporated company or bank, or for passing, or attempting to pass, or having in possession with intent to pass, any forged bill or note, it is not necessary to prove the incorporation of the bank or company by the charter or act of incorporation, but it may be proved by general reputation; and persons of skill are competent witnesses to prove that the bill or note is forged or counterfeited.

Dog Park Opinion Space

There continues to be planning for a Dog Park for Grand Terrace K-9s. Below is an article title that appeared this week in the Sun. Please post your comments to this topic to this space of the blog. All comments will be added to the posting.

San Bernardino County Sun
Grand Terrace foundation proposing to give pups a park
By Stephen Wall Staff Writer
Wednesday, May 18, 2005 -
GRAND TERRACE - The Fidos in town may one day have their own neighborhood park.

Officials for the Foundation of Grand Terrace say they want to build a dog park for pooches large and small to play and learn to interact. They're still in the early stages and are asking neighbors for their opinions.

Grandpaterrace asks?

So what is your opinion on the proposed Dog Park? I didn't know dogs could drive...

Descent

I'm thankful I live where we may express our opinons. This site allows those of us who disagree, on the issues pertaining to our city, a place to express those opinons. Here you may do so without fear of a code enforcement officer paying you a visit for an opinon or a documented fact you brought to the publics attention about the way our tax dollars are being spent. I have emailed an instanse of a citizen that has become a target of retaliation by the city for comments they made at a public meeting. There are others. So the fear is real and with good cause. If you have a difference of opinon state it here. Don't resort to accusing people you don't know of things that you have no knowledge of. I'm glad the two readers below have taken the time to give their opinons. I submit to them the opinons that you read here and by the master of this web site are backed up by documention. I have challanged you, dear reader, to go to your city hall and look at the records. Ask questions. The more you ask the more you will want to know. As for myself, if a council member tells a citizen a lie, or a member of the staff lies to the public, as did Mr. Schwab regarding the tax allocation bonds and the selection of developers for the OAC, I belive that qualifies him to be addressed as an untruthful person. Those are documented facts. Here we may descent on the issues that affect us all. We may do so amicably. Please do so and often.

duelynoted posted above opinion.

Anonymous said...in a comment
I understand that there are 3 public places where notices of city actions must be posted for the public to see, where are those 3 places? Wondering what address locations? Does anyone know?

11:05 PM

Planning Commision Meeting

MAY 19, 2005
Planning Commission Meeting

7:00 p.m.City Hall

There is no agenda on the web for this Meeting. What is the reason for that?

Posting to This Blog

Comments are still being made that there is some editing of posting here. This is not the practice of this blog. Profanity is not permitted, and posters are requested to limit their comments about specific persons and actions of the City Council, City Management and City Staff.

Names of 3rd parties are removed unless they have approved of the use of their names. Community improvement ideas may be fielded, and discussed.

What is not needed on this site, are the comments suggesting knowledge of who a poster is or is not, or what private citizen has what mental disorder.

The comments are reposted so they appear connected to the original posting for reader convenience. If anyone would like to start a new topic, but would rather not become a regular poster just email the posting or label your comment accordingly. Free, Unconstrained, and Frank discourse is the goal here.

Who Grandpaterrace is, is not the issue. If however, you wish to prove your point by providing a personal resume, and history you are welcome to do so. My history, who I am, my education is not what is significant. I may be an employee of the City, I may be a clerk at the store, doesn't matter.

Drug Arrests and Failure to Appear in GT

BOOKING NUMBER: 0505300795
DATE: 05/16/2005 TIME: 0339
ARREST DATE: 05/16/2005 TIME: 0200
LOC: MICHIGAN X TANAGER
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 05/16/2005 TIME: 0947
FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: GONZALES
FIRST: ROBERT
MIDDLE: BARRIOS
DOB: 10/27/1985 SEX: M
RACE: H HT: 5 04 WT: 111 HAIR: MUL EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYED
CHARGE/TYPE SUPPL/HOLD/BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11364 MISD ORIGINAL $5,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
PC1320(A) MISD ORIGINAL
______________________________________________________
Charge Detail
HS11364. (a) It is unlawful to possess an opium pipe or any device,contrivance, instrument, or paraphernalia used for unlawfully injecting or smoking (1) a controlled substance specified insubdivision (b), (c), or (e), or paragraph (1) of subdivision (f) ofSection 11054, specified in paragraph (14), (15), or (20) ofsubdivision (d) of Section 11054, specified in subdivision (b) or (c)of Section 11055, or specified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (d)of Section 11055, or (2) a controlled substance which is a narcoticdrug classified in Schedule III, IV, or V. (b) This section shall not apply to hypodermic needles or syringes that have been containerized for safe disposal in a container that meets state and federal standards for disposal of sharps waste. (c) Pursuant to authorization by a county, with respect to all of the territory within the county, or a city, with respect to the territory within in the city, for the period commencing January 1,2005, and ending December 31, 2010, subdivision (a) shall not applyto the possession solely for personal use of 10 or fewer hypodermic needles or syringes if acquired from an authorized source.

PC1320. (a) Every person who is charged with or convicted of the commission of a misdemeanor who is released from custody on his orher own recognizance and who in order to evade the process of the court willfully fails to appear as required, is guilty of a misdemeanor. It shall be presumed that a defendant who willfully fails to appear within 14 days of the date assigned for his or her appearance intended to evade the process of the court.
____________________________________________________
BOOKING NUMBER: 0505342589
DATE: 05/16/2005 TIME: 1530
ARREST DATE: 05/16/2005
TIME: 1433 LOC: 12312
PASCAL AVE
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME:
FACILITY: WEST VALLEY D.C.
NAME: LAST: KASSING
FIRST: MICHELLE
MIDDLE: JANE
DOB: 11/05/1967 SEX: F
RACE: W HT: 5 03 WT: 125 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: HAZ
OCCUPATION: TELE MARKET
CHARGE/TYPE SUPPL/HOLD/BAIL DISPOSITION
PC1320(B) FEL ORIGINAL NO BAIL
PC666 FEL ORIGINAL
HS11377(A) FEL SUPP A $50,000.00
VC14601(A) MISD SUPP A
VC40508(A) MISD SUPP A
__________________________________________________
Charge Detail
Pc1320(B)(b) Every person who is charged with or convicted of the commission of a felony who is released from custody on his or her own recognizance and who in order to evade the process of the courtwillfully fails to appear as required, is guilty of a felony, and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000) or by imprisonment in the state prison, orin the county jail for not more than one year, or by both that fineand imprisonment. It shall be presumed that a defendant whowillfully fails to appear within 14 days of the date assigned for hisor her appearance intended to evade the process of the court.

PC666. Every person who, having been convicted of petty theft, grandtheft, auto theft under Section 10851 of the Vehicle Code, burglary,carjacking, robbery, or a felony violation of Section 496 and havingserved a term therefor in any penal institution or having been imprisoned therein as a condition of probation for that offense, is subsequently convicted of petty theft, then the person convicted of that subsequent offense is punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one year, or in the state prison.

HS11377. (a) Except as authorized by law and as otherwise provided insubdivision (b) or Section 11375, or in Article 7 (commencing with Section 4211) of Chapter 9 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, every person who possesses any controlled substance which is (1) classified in Schedule III, IV, or V, and which is not a narcotic drug, (2) specified in subdivision (d) of Section 11054, except paragraphs (13), (14), (15), and (20) of subdivision (d), (3)specified in paragraph (11) of subdivision (c) of Section 11056, (4)specified in paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (f) of Section11054, or (5) specified in subdivision (d), (e), or (f) of Section 11055, unless upon the prescription of a physician, dentist,podiatrist, or veterinarian, licensed to practice in this state,shall be punished by imprisonment in a county jail for a period of not more than one year or in the state prison.

VC14601. (a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle at any time when that person's driving privilege is suspended or revoked for reckless driving in violation of Section 23103 or 23104, any reason listed insubdivision (a) or (c) of Section 12806 authorizing the department torefuse to issue a license, negligent or incompetent operation of a motor vehicle as prescribed in subdivision (e) of Section 12809, or negligent operation as prescribed in Section 12810.5, if the personso driving has knowledge of the suspension or revocation. Knowledge shall be conclusively presumed if mailed notice has been given by thedepartment to the person pursuant to Section 13106. The presumption established by this subdivision is a presumption affecting the burden of proof.

VC40508. (a) A person willfully violating his or her written promise to appear or a lawfully granted continuance of his or her promise to appear in court or before a person authorized to receive a deposit of bail is guilty of a misdemeanor regardless of the disposition of the charge upon which he or she was originally arrested.

More Tax Bonds

Has anyone other than Council members or staff seen the new budget? Lets take a cursory look. Lets recount. In Nov. the city sold $13,000,000 in tax allocation bonds. Thats your money that won't go for services. We have that established. In April they bought $3,000,000 in goverment securities. The amount they are going to give to Jacobson for the Town Center is, lets say, $6,000,000. The Senior Housing is another $9,5000,000. Thats $15,500,000 plus the $3,000,000 in bonds, althrough they came out of last years budget makes $18,5000,000. The Schwab says we have a $4,000,000 reserve, althrough in last years campaign flyer that Councilwoman Garcia put out said it was $3,000,000. Well lets not bicker over a measley million. Is anyone a little bit curious where all these millions are coming from? I guess not, the better question is where are they going? To developers. I would suggest citizens look at the audits of the RDA. It appears to be chaotic. I'm glad Councilman Hilkey feel its "cool the way the staff has turned the agency around". Hello Herman, they are the ones who screwed it up in the first place. This council has no idea what the staff is doing. They just go along with them and we are the sheep being led to the slaughtered. Oh yes, the general fund. Where is it? You can't find it on the monthly vouchers. The RDA and general fund monies are all run together. The City can say what ever they want about the general fund because they know we won't be able to find it. If it exist. Now according to the newspaper story,revenues are expected to be $17,5000,000 and expenditures are $21,5000,000. Has anyone at city hall heard of living within your budget. The tax payers have to. Why not Council and Staff? Glad you all got 6% pay increases. Now maybe the city workers won't park and talk to their biker friends for an hour when they should be working.
Why do I have this feeling in my stomach that another round of tax allocation bond are coming? If there are not here already. They did'nt tell us about the last one for months.