This Proposition Passed and Addresses California Law. FOIA is a Federal Law, for Federal Records. Is the City is in Federal Business?
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
California Law to Force Disclosure
This Proposition Passed and Addresses California Law. FOIA is a Federal Law, for Federal Records. Is the City is in Federal Business?
Google Headlines
GT retail center losing tenants
San Bernardino Sun,
CA - 37 minutes ago
GRAND TERRACE - With the impending departure of its anchor store and at least one other tenant, the future of the city's major retail center is increasingly in ...
If you read the article, it is odd that the Manager of the Property is quoted nearly at the end of the article, and the mean speak was featured first.
I hope that competition with Staters goes in to their old store. Perhaps a Cardenas Market, or a Clarks Nutritional Center, Or Perhaps a Youth Center... perhaps the city would like another Library?
San Bernardino Sun,
CA - 37 minutes ago
GRAND TERRACE - With the impending departure of its anchor store and at least one other tenant, the future of the city's major retail center is increasingly in ...
If you read the article, it is odd that the Manager of the Property is quoted nearly at the end of the article, and the mean speak was featured first.
I hope that competition with Staters goes in to their old store. Perhaps a Cardenas Market, or a Clarks Nutritional Center, Or Perhaps a Youth Center... perhaps the city would like another Library?
The City of Grand Terrace Requires FOIA Request to Disclose Contributions made by Developers to the City's GT Day's Fund.
From Email Reply and Directions from the City:
"Any requests for information/documentation such as this needs to be requested through the City clerk's office and falls under the Freedom of Information Act."
"I just got an email from .............. Requesting the addresses all city owned properties. I had to send her the same response. There are guidelines that everyone must abide by to be fair."
I hope you understand.
-----Original Message-----
From: Grand PaTerrace grandterracenews@yahoo.com
Sent: Sat, 27 Aug 2005 09:20:52 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: contributions form
I know that .......... has given you the form to fill in regarding the Contributions.
Do you intend to provide the information to her? Others may be making the same request with the same document.
__________________________________________________
GRANDPATERRACE YELLS....!!!!!
THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT IS NOT A PROCEDURE THAT STOPS THE CITY FROM PROVIDING INFORMATION, IT IS AN ACT WHICH AIDS THE CITIZENS IN FORCING THE CITY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION THEY DESIRE TO HIDE FROM THE CITIZENS. THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT TO FILE A FORM IN ORDER TO GET THE INFORMATION. HOWEVER, IT IS AN INDICATOR THE CITY DOESN'T WANT YOU TO KNOW THE INFORMATION.
HOW MUCH IS BEING PAID TO THE CITY BY DEVELOPERS AND BUSINESSES TO GET PREFERRED STATUS IN DEVELOPMENT, ZONING, AND CONTRACTS? IS THERE A LINK BETWEEN THE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY'S PARTY FUND AND THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF STAFF, VOTE OF THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, AND COUNCIL?
THE REFUSAL TO FREELY PROVIDE THE DETAIL INDICATES THERE IS A PROBLEM THEY ARE TRYING TO HIDE FROM THE CITIZENS, SIMPLE AS THAT.
From Email Reply and Directions from the City:
"Any requests for information/documentation such as this needs to be requested through the City clerk's office and falls under the Freedom of Information Act."
"I just got an email from .............. Requesting the addresses all city owned properties. I had to send her the same response. There are guidelines that everyone must abide by to be fair."
I hope you understand.
-----Original Message-----
From: Grand PaTerrace grandterracenews@yahoo.com
Sent: Sat, 27 Aug 2005 09:20:52 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: contributions form
I know that .......... has given you the form to fill in regarding the Contributions.
Do you intend to provide the information to her? Others may be making the same request with the same document.
__________________________________________________
GRANDPATERRACE YELLS....!!!!!
THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT IS NOT A PROCEDURE THAT STOPS THE CITY FROM PROVIDING INFORMATION, IT IS AN ACT WHICH AIDS THE CITIZENS IN FORCING THE CITY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION THEY DESIRE TO HIDE FROM THE CITIZENS. THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT TO FILE A FORM IN ORDER TO GET THE INFORMATION. HOWEVER, IT IS AN INDICATOR THE CITY DOESN'T WANT YOU TO KNOW THE INFORMATION.
HOW MUCH IS BEING PAID TO THE CITY BY DEVELOPERS AND BUSINESSES TO GET PREFERRED STATUS IN DEVELOPMENT, ZONING, AND CONTRACTS? IS THERE A LINK BETWEEN THE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY'S PARTY FUND AND THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF STAFF, VOTE OF THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, AND COUNCIL?
THE REFUSAL TO FREELY PROVIDE THE DETAIL INDICATES THERE IS A PROBLEM THEY ARE TRYING TO HIDE FROM THE CITIZENS, SIMPLE AS THAT.
Sunday, August 28, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers
To those evacuating the Jazz Capital of the World
We have our own
To those evacuating the Jazz Capital of the World
We have our own
Emergency Operations Committee in Grand Terrace.
The Emergency Operations Committee (EOC) is looking for new committee volunteers. The Grand Terrace EOC is the city's volunteer emergency response organization.
The EOC meeting is held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the EOC building behind the Building and Safety offices.
For more information, please contact Community Services at 430-2201.
Saturday, August 27, 2005
Googled Headlines:
Grand Terrace to finally get drugstorePress-Enterprise (subscription), CA - 6 hours ago DRIVE-THROUGH: Sav-On commits to the project after Rite-Aid dropped out due to bankruptcy. By MASSIEL LADRÃN DE GUEVARA / The Press-Enterprise.
Non Senior's were interviewed for this article. However, no investigation was made as to the city's involvement with the deal making. This property and development was less entangled than the others in town, and see how effective the Developer was in building and renting the building. As a town who has rejected the idea of Drive Uprestaurantss it is odd that the Drive Up is a feature boasted about. It is interesting trend.
Grand Terrace to finally get drugstorePress-Enterprise (subscription), CA - 6 hours ago DRIVE-THROUGH: Sav-On commits to the project after Rite-Aid dropped out due to bankruptcy. By MASSIEL LADRÃN DE GUEVARA / The Press-Enterprise.
Non Senior's were interviewed for this article. However, no investigation was made as to the city's involvement with the deal making. This property and development was less entangled than the others in town, and see how effective the Developer was in building and renting the building. As a town who has rejected the idea of Drive Uprestaurantss it is odd that the Drive Up is a feature boasted about. It is interesting trend.
Friday, August 26, 2005
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
I am dumb- founded after last nights meeting. Everyone of our City Council members spent time commenting on the complaints against the Stater Brothers mall. One even suggested they spend our money and have the City Attorney litigate against the Owner. Yet, they won't comment on the issues that are their business. Like our concerns for keeping traffic out of Grand Terrace and the air pollution. Safety for our kids and real "Community Development" in the direction of a Recreation Center, after school programs, skate park, etc., etc. I really think we elected some airheads!
After talking to a mom who has been talking to Mrs. Ferre, I am also surprised to learn that she thinks the Lowe's will provide funds for children's programs. In fact many people believe this because the Council has mentioned several times that we ( citizens of Grand Terrace) voted against the 5% no accountability tax and that is why they shut down the children's programs.
It is time we take matters into our own hands. Grand Terrace is our city, not theirs. They are only interested in the money. We are interested in a quality of life.
Perhaps it is time we get some real citizens envolved in the City Council. Perhaps only citizens should be hired into City positions. I'm suggesting that if you don't live here you shouldn't have a point of view.
I am outraged that there wasn't more attention given to the real issues. Shame on you City Council Members.
After talking to a mom who has been talking to Mrs. Ferre, I am also surprised to learn that she thinks the Lowe's will provide funds for children's programs. In fact many people believe this because the Council has mentioned several times that we ( citizens of Grand Terrace) voted against the 5% no accountability tax and that is why they shut down the children's programs.
It is time we take matters into our own hands. Grand Terrace is our city, not theirs. They are only interested in the money. We are interested in a quality of life.
Perhaps it is time we get some real citizens envolved in the City Council. Perhaps only citizens should be hired into City positions. I'm suggesting that if you don't live here you shouldn't have a point of view.
I am outraged that there wasn't more attention given to the real issues. Shame on you City Council Members.
Headlines that May have Impact on Grand Terrace
Hager Pacific Buys $30M Asset for RedevelopmentGlobeSt. com, NY - 2 hours agoCOLTON, CA-Hager Pacific Properties of Newport Beach has acquired the 800,000-sf Stater Bros. corporate headquarters for approximately ...
The redevelopment of this area, may include more traffic for Grand Terrace and a need to do something about that bridge over the railroad tracks.
Stater Bros. buys in-store pharmaciesPress-Enterprise (subscription), CA - Aug 19, 2005... the magazine quoted Brown as saying. Colton-based Stater Bros. declined to comment on the purchase. In a June 26 financial statement ...
Is there a plan for an in store Pharmacy in the New Improved GT Stater's? This town hasn't supported 1 Pharmacy after the dawning of the HMO.
Hager Pacific Buys $30M Asset for RedevelopmentGlobeSt. com, NY - 2 hours agoCOLTON, CA-Hager Pacific Properties of Newport Beach has acquired the 800,000-sf Stater Bros. corporate headquarters for approximately ...
The redevelopment of this area, may include more traffic for Grand Terrace and a need to do something about that bridge over the railroad tracks.
Stater Bros. buys in-store pharmaciesPress-Enterprise (subscription), CA - Aug 19, 2005... the magazine quoted Brown as saying. Colton-based Stater Bros. declined to comment on the purchase. In a June 26 financial statement ...
Is there a plan for an in store Pharmacy in the New Improved GT Stater's? This town hasn't supported 1 Pharmacy after the dawning of the HMO.
Google Grand Terrace
Council delays vote on manhole factoryPress-Enterprise (subscription), CA - 49 minutes agoThe Grand Terrace City Council did not vote Thursday night on residents' appeal to overturn the Planning Commission's approval of a manhole factory in their neighborhood.
Board hopefuls share viewsPress-Enterprise (subscription), CA - 49 minutes agoEight of 10 candidates vying for four open seats on the Board of Education for the Colton Joint Unified School District participated Thursday in their first forum.
Industrial project faces delaySan Bernardino Sun, CA - 1 hour agoGRAND TERRACE - Plans for a 70,000-square-foot outdoor manufacturing and storage plant near a residential neighborhood were put on hold Thursday night.
Board hopefuls share viewsPress-Enterprise (subscription), CA - 49 minutes agoEight of 10 candidates vying for four open seats on the Board of Education for the Colton Joint Unified School District participated Thursday in their first forum.
Industrial project faces delaySan Bernardino Sun, CA - 1 hour agoGRAND TERRACE - Plans for a 70,000-square-foot outdoor manufacturing and storage plant near a residential neighborhood were put on hold Thursday night.
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Sustainable Development in GT?
What a concept. Sustainable Development in GT
Development in GT that allows the community of GT be as self sufficient as possible. Self Sufficient means not needing people to come to a Big Box Lowes to earn tax money to support GT City Hall's Needs. Self Sufficient means independent generation of Power, use of environmentally intelligent Building Methods, and Alternative Energy and Alternative Transportation methods. Self Sufficient means that fewer of our citizens will commute out of town for employment.
No, none of our planning and developments on the horizon are close to Sustainable Development. An interesting thought, but it won't do what the City Council and City Manager aspires to, INCREASED PROPERTY VALUES. This is their only concern lets not pretend otherwise.
We were closer to Sustainable Development when we still had working farms, lumber yards, and less focus on retail developments. We were closer when we could have a few chickens in each yard, or keep a goat, or cow at a near by ranch. GT has been running away from Sustainable Development for years. Don't let the use of the word make you think that it is even being given the slightest consideration. Just try and put up a wind mill in your yard, have a chicken or two, or worse yet install an alternative method of handling your waste products from your property. Try to disconnect from the Grid (Sewer, Water, Trash or Electric), and you will be given notice to evacuate the property. Try and drive an electric golf cart on Mt. Vernon or Barton Rd. you will be ticketed.
Development in GT that allows the community of GT be as self sufficient as possible. Self Sufficient means not needing people to come to a Big Box Lowes to earn tax money to support GT City Hall's Needs. Self Sufficient means independent generation of Power, use of environmentally intelligent Building Methods, and Alternative Energy and Alternative Transportation methods. Self Sufficient means that fewer of our citizens will commute out of town for employment.
No, none of our planning and developments on the horizon are close to Sustainable Development. An interesting thought, but it won't do what the City Council and City Manager aspires to, INCREASED PROPERTY VALUES. This is their only concern lets not pretend otherwise.
We were closer to Sustainable Development when we still had working farms, lumber yards, and less focus on retail developments. We were closer when we could have a few chickens in each yard, or keep a goat, or cow at a near by ranch. GT has been running away from Sustainable Development for years. Don't let the use of the word make you think that it is even being given the slightest consideration. Just try and put up a wind mill in your yard, have a chicken or two, or worse yet install an alternative method of handling your waste products from your property. Try to disconnect from the Grid (Sewer, Water, Trash or Electric), and you will be given notice to evacuate the property. Try and drive an electric golf cart on Mt. Vernon or Barton Rd. you will be ticketed.
Fire along Freeway
The fire along the freeway between Barton Road and Mt. Vernon Offramp should remind us all that Fire Season is Still Upon Us.
The Hills, and the fields were sheep used to feed are all dry and ready for a spark of one kind or another.
Be aware of smoke and report it immediately.
The Hills, and the fields were sheep used to feed are all dry and ready for a spark of one kind or another.
Be aware of smoke and report it immediately.
Interesting Council Meeting
Tonight was an interesting meeting at the Grand Terrace City Hall.
Perhaps the most interesting was the public complaints by a parade of small business owners against their landlord, and the facility management person, in particular.
Lets review, this situation.
Each of the restaurants making complaints all hold A Health Ratings.
Yet, they complain that the sewage doesn't work, and there is standing water in and around the complex. What is the source of the standing water?
Perhaps the Health Department should be called in to make an inspection of the operations and if things are so bad and the publics health and safety is in jeopardy the businesses, (restaurants in particular) should be closed immediately until the sanitation problems are resolved.
Perhaps the standing water is a result of tenants washing out work areas with hoses, rather than mops and buckets.
Perhaps the road repairs, and repairs to sewer lines along Barton Road have contributed to the problems of drainage to the Center.
Perhaps the Littering Citizens should be fined for Littering, and the Skateboarders for being in violation of posted prohibitions.
Perhaps the Comments Should have been limited to the actions that the City Might Take rather than the issues that belong in a Civil Court or Arbitration between the lesser and lessee.
Perhaps the parade of Complaints was Organized, not as an effort to remedy the alleged problems but to humiliate a person who has had the courage to engage the City Council, and Planning Department in the interest of their business holdings, as well as the citizens of the City.
Perhaps the City will send it's code enforcement Officer to each business, and close them down until the problems are corrected.
It was an interesting show, we wonder what effect long term it will have.
Perhaps when a tenant leases a building for the purposes of having a restaurant, they should inspect the amount of AC provided and not complain that their pizza ovens, and coolers add heat to the room for which the AC was not intended to vacate.
Perhaps the Roof Design Code should include El Nino requirements. Consider that the City Managed Senior Center also had Roof Problems during those wet seasons.
Perhaps the area could be zoned for high density housing complex for people attending UCR. Perhaps the same design as the Senior Villas.
On to other Matters.
Real City Related Business was brought up to the City Council during Public Comment. This Business was cut short by the 3 Minute Rule, and was not addressed by Staff Comment or any of the Council Members Comments, nor the City attorney's Comments.
The development of the various plans, and filing them with the State is a requirement of which the City Manager and City Council have been derelict in seeing accomplished. As was mentioned no plan or development should go further without these documents being updated and available for each approving agency to use as a measure of compliance. When will the City Manager be held accountable for the fact that these reports have not been updated and filed with the state. When will the Council realize that many of the problems in the city are caused by the lack of these reports being done properly.
There was question raised about the apparent expansion of the Town Center Development as the "Preferred" Developer has purchased Residential Zoned Property adjacent to the Development. The plan calls for 16 ac and is often refereed to in the news coverage as a 20 ac development. What is the Plan for the residential Zoned Property?
The public did not hear the last two paragraphs of the presenter's issues.
Next Issue:
Manhole Builder Returns back to the Planning Commission. This is a direct result of active community members being alert to the actions of the "City Staff" and making the failings known. The same people referred to by the City Staff, and Council Members, and City Manager as annoyances are responsible for bringing to light the issues which returned this proposal to the Planning commission.
Next Issue:
The need to use competitive bidding was in evidence during the last portion of the meeting. The staff budgeted 80,000.00 for painting stripes and the bids came in well under that at 22,000.00 and change. Then the next two road contracts were single sourced to the vendors. Apparently there was no open bidding on these contracts. The citizens will never know if the price being paid is the most prudent, or that fairness was a part of the contracting procedure.
The discussion about road repairs on Barton Road did include the mention of repair to sewer lines. Perhaps the Sewer Line system needs a check along the entire length of the major Pipes. Remember the road is to be cut up for a water project in the near future. Perhaps a general inspection should be done so that work on City Pipes could happen at the same time as the water project road work.
Next Issue:
Is Jeff G. Going to vacate the house rented to him by the city for 500.00 per month when he leaves the employment of the city? Yes, he was responsible for most of the interaction with the annoying public and citizens of Grand Terrace. It is perhaps this annoyance which has lead him to a more spiritual employment. Perhaps the attachment of a non related EIR report to the proposed Manhole Builder's Plan had something to do with it? How will we know?
Of other Interest:
The citizens contributing to this blog have been less than pleased with the amount of information available on the city's web site. We have been told there is not the staff or money or time to make more data available to the citizens. Yet, when asked to put data on the web site Steve Berry always responded to council, no problem we can do that. Which is it? No money or time, or is it a lack of desire to inform the citizens on all city business?
Perhaps the most interesting was the public complaints by a parade of small business owners against their landlord, and the facility management person, in particular.
Lets review, this situation.
Each of the restaurants making complaints all hold A Health Ratings.
Yet, they complain that the sewage doesn't work, and there is standing water in and around the complex. What is the source of the standing water?
Perhaps the Health Department should be called in to make an inspection of the operations and if things are so bad and the publics health and safety is in jeopardy the businesses, (restaurants in particular) should be closed immediately until the sanitation problems are resolved.
Perhaps the standing water is a result of tenants washing out work areas with hoses, rather than mops and buckets.
Perhaps the road repairs, and repairs to sewer lines along Barton Road have contributed to the problems of drainage to the Center.
Perhaps the Littering Citizens should be fined for Littering, and the Skateboarders for being in violation of posted prohibitions.
Perhaps the Comments Should have been limited to the actions that the City Might Take rather than the issues that belong in a Civil Court or Arbitration between the lesser and lessee.
Perhaps the parade of Complaints was Organized, not as an effort to remedy the alleged problems but to humiliate a person who has had the courage to engage the City Council, and Planning Department in the interest of their business holdings, as well as the citizens of the City.
Perhaps the City will send it's code enforcement Officer to each business, and close them down until the problems are corrected.
It was an interesting show, we wonder what effect long term it will have.
Perhaps when a tenant leases a building for the purposes of having a restaurant, they should inspect the amount of AC provided and not complain that their pizza ovens, and coolers add heat to the room for which the AC was not intended to vacate.
Perhaps the Roof Design Code should include El Nino requirements. Consider that the City Managed Senior Center also had Roof Problems during those wet seasons.
Perhaps the area could be zoned for high density housing complex for people attending UCR. Perhaps the same design as the Senior Villas.
On to other Matters.
Real City Related Business was brought up to the City Council during Public Comment. This Business was cut short by the 3 Minute Rule, and was not addressed by Staff Comment or any of the Council Members Comments, nor the City attorney's Comments.
The development of the various plans, and filing them with the State is a requirement of which the City Manager and City Council have been derelict in seeing accomplished. As was mentioned no plan or development should go further without these documents being updated and available for each approving agency to use as a measure of compliance. When will the City Manager be held accountable for the fact that these reports have not been updated and filed with the state. When will the Council realize that many of the problems in the city are caused by the lack of these reports being done properly.
There was question raised about the apparent expansion of the Town Center Development as the "Preferred" Developer has purchased Residential Zoned Property adjacent to the Development. The plan calls for 16 ac and is often refereed to in the news coverage as a 20 ac development. What is the Plan for the residential Zoned Property?
The public did not hear the last two paragraphs of the presenter's issues.
Next Issue:
Manhole Builder Returns back to the Planning Commission. This is a direct result of active community members being alert to the actions of the "City Staff" and making the failings known. The same people referred to by the City Staff, and Council Members, and City Manager as annoyances are responsible for bringing to light the issues which returned this proposal to the Planning commission.
Next Issue:
The need to use competitive bidding was in evidence during the last portion of the meeting. The staff budgeted 80,000.00 for painting stripes and the bids came in well under that at 22,000.00 and change. Then the next two road contracts were single sourced to the vendors. Apparently there was no open bidding on these contracts. The citizens will never know if the price being paid is the most prudent, or that fairness was a part of the contracting procedure.
The discussion about road repairs on Barton Road did include the mention of repair to sewer lines. Perhaps the Sewer Line system needs a check along the entire length of the major Pipes. Remember the road is to be cut up for a water project in the near future. Perhaps a general inspection should be done so that work on City Pipes could happen at the same time as the water project road work.
Next Issue:
Is Jeff G. Going to vacate the house rented to him by the city for 500.00 per month when he leaves the employment of the city? Yes, he was responsible for most of the interaction with the annoying public and citizens of Grand Terrace. It is perhaps this annoyance which has lead him to a more spiritual employment. Perhaps the attachment of a non related EIR report to the proposed Manhole Builder's Plan had something to do with it? How will we know?
Of other Interest:
The citizens contributing to this blog have been less than pleased with the amount of information available on the city's web site. We have been told there is not the staff or money or time to make more data available to the citizens. Yet, when asked to put data on the web site Steve Berry always responded to council, no problem we can do that. Which is it? No money or time, or is it a lack of desire to inform the citizens on all city business?
Have You Been Appeased?
New choices appease senior housing neighbors
GRAND TERRACE: Two options are introduced that preserve scenic views around the site.
12:34 AM PDT on Thursday, August 25, 2005
By MASSIEL LADRÃN DE GUEVARA / The Press-Enterprise
Read about the 2 story, redesign.
The Design may be worked out. Now how about the Business Agreement.
The financial dealings are suspect. Yet, the detailed proposal has not been made available to the Public. Where does ALL the funding come from. What are the budgets for Maintaining the Property, the Park, and the Staff. What are the budgets for the "Management Fees", and what services are included and paid for by the "Management Fees", what are the terms and conditions of the contract, and what are the default remedies.
GRAND TERRACE: Two options are introduced that preserve scenic views around the site.
12:34 AM PDT on Thursday, August 25, 2005
By MASSIEL LADRÃN DE GUEVARA / The Press-Enterprise
Read about the 2 story, redesign.
The Design may be worked out. Now how about the Business Agreement.
The financial dealings are suspect. Yet, the detailed proposal has not been made available to the Public. Where does ALL the funding come from. What are the budgets for Maintaining the Property, the Park, and the Staff. What are the budgets for the "Management Fees", and what services are included and paid for by the "Management Fees", what are the terms and conditions of the contract, and what are the default remedies.
Sav-On Drugs construction to start
Stephen Wall, Staff Writer
You read it in the San Bernardino Sun...
Monday is the start day... $43,000.00 check for permits received.
How is it only Seniors opinions are obtained? Shouldn't the Press try interviewing a neighbor to the project, or perhaps the former owners of pharmacies in GT? Why have 3 failed? How about asking the man on the street, that isn't a lunching senior?
Stephen Wall, Staff Writer
You read it in the San Bernardino Sun...
Monday is the start day... $43,000.00 check for permits received.
How is it only Seniors opinions are obtained? Shouldn't the Press try interviewing a neighbor to the project, or perhaps the former owners of pharmacies in GT? Why have 3 failed? How about asking the man on the street, that isn't a lunching senior?
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Arrests
BOOKING NUMBER: 0508301109
DATE: 08/21/2005 TIME: 2229
ARREST DATE: 08/21/2005 TIME: 2110
LOC: BARTON RD & VIVIENDA AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 08/22/2005 TIME: 1845
FACILITY:
NAME:
LAST: LUGO FIRST: DOREEN MIDDLE: DOROTHY DOB: 10/24/1958
SEX: F RACE: H HT: 5 00 WT: 130 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11377(A) FEL ORIGINAL $10,000.00 BAIL-BOND
___________________________________________________
________________________________________
BOOKING NUMBER: 0508344028
DATE: 08/22/2005 TIME: 1506
ARREST DATE: 08/22/2005 TIME: 1135
LOC: 7440 RECHEE CANYON AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME: FACILITY: WEST VALLEY D.C.
NAME:
LAST: MODESTO PEREZ FIRST: JUAN MIDDLE: DOB: 12/20/1982
SEX: M RACE: H HT: 5 05 WT: 150 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO OCCUPATION: COOK
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC148(A)(1) MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL
TITLE 18 OTH SUPP A NO BAIL
_______________________________________________________
____________________________________
BOOKING NUMBER: 0508344154
DATE: 08/23/2005 TIME: 0240
ARREST DATE: 08/22/2005 TIME: 2235
LOC: NEWPORT AVE/ W CANAL AVE AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME:
FACILITY: WEST VALLEY D.C.
NAME:
LAST: MORAN FIRST: CHRIS MIDDLE: ANTHONY DOB: 09/10/1966
SEX: M RACE: W HT: 5 06 WT: 135 HAIR: BLN EYE COLOR: BLU OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYE
DCHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC12020(A)(1) FEL ORIGINAL $10,000.00
HS11364 MISD SUPP A $1,450.00
PC148(A)(1) MISD SUPP A
HS11377(A) FEL SWF011340 $25,000.00
HS11377(A) FEL SWF011924 $25,000.00
______________________________________________________
_____________________________________
DATE: 08/21/2005 TIME: 2229
ARREST DATE: 08/21/2005 TIME: 2110
LOC: BARTON RD & VIVIENDA AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 08/22/2005 TIME: 1845
FACILITY:
NAME:
LAST: LUGO FIRST: DOREEN MIDDLE: DOROTHY DOB: 10/24/1958
SEX: F RACE: H HT: 5 00 WT: 130 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11377(A) FEL ORIGINAL $10,000.00 BAIL-BOND
___________________________________________________
________________________________________
BOOKING NUMBER: 0508344028
DATE: 08/22/2005 TIME: 1506
ARREST DATE: 08/22/2005 TIME: 1135
LOC: 7440 RECHEE CANYON AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME: FACILITY: WEST VALLEY D.C.
NAME:
LAST: MODESTO PEREZ FIRST: JUAN MIDDLE: DOB: 12/20/1982
SEX: M RACE: H HT: 5 05 WT: 150 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO OCCUPATION: COOK
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC148(A)(1) MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL
TITLE 18 OTH SUPP A NO BAIL
_______________________________________________________
____________________________________
BOOKING NUMBER: 0508344154
DATE: 08/23/2005 TIME: 0240
ARREST DATE: 08/22/2005 TIME: 2235
LOC: NEWPORT AVE/ W CANAL AVE AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME:
FACILITY: WEST VALLEY D.C.
NAME:
LAST: MORAN FIRST: CHRIS MIDDLE: ANTHONY DOB: 09/10/1966
SEX: M RACE: W HT: 5 06 WT: 135 HAIR: BLN EYE COLOR: BLU OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYE
DCHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC12020(A)(1) FEL ORIGINAL $10,000.00
HS11364 MISD SUPP A $1,450.00
PC148(A)(1) MISD SUPP A
HS11377(A) FEL SWF011340 $25,000.00
HS11377(A) FEL SWF011924 $25,000.00
______________________________________________________
_____________________________________
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Manhole Builders on Agenda IMPORTANT
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 25, 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. Remember, you have three minutes to try to get "ALL" your concerns in and on the record.
* Call to Order -
* Invocation -
* Pledge of Allegiance -
* Roll Call -
AGENDA ITEMS
CONVENE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
1. Approval of 08-11-2005 Minutes
ADJOURN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1. Items to Delete
2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. Robert J. Nava, Esq., Assistant Vice Chancellor, UCR - Update of UC Riverside
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.
Request the Check Register be ON LINE or Read in Public It has been reported that the $800,000.00 second payment is on the check register. The payment is for the Dodson's Property, Negotiated by Terra Loma owned Gene Carlstrom, a former Council Member., the Dodson's Relative, and Current Employer of a Council Member's Spouce, and a former employer of a Council Member, regarding a property and owner, which City Manager stayed prior to the City Buying him His HOUSE. (This Deal was done behind closed doors, and not announced untill the first payment was made last meeting.) (The Public was not given an opprotunity to address this action unitll it was through Escrow). The associated "Management" fees for the property have also been negotiated without public review or concent.
A. Approve Check Register Dated August 25, 2005
What is on the Register This Time?
Why isn't it Posted on The Web?
B. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
Apparently there are no Ordinance on the Agenda this is just a Place Holder in the Agenda Form.
C. Approval of 08-12-2005 Minutes
These Minutes should reflect the concern over the payment to Terra Loma, who said what.
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. (Remember the three minute rule applies here. This is for items not on the Agenda)
5. ORAL REPORTS - A. Committee Reports - None
B. Council Reports
This is when the Council Speaks Freely on their past two weeks. There is no time limit, and may not be on the topics on the agenda.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Appeal of SA-05-06/E-05-04 (Manhole Builders) Applications for a Site and Architectural, and Environmental Review to convert an existing single story, 1,350 square foot residence into an office and the conversion of an existing barn, garage and several outbuildings into approximately 3,500 square feet of material storage warehouses. There will also be approximately 70,000 square feet of outdoor storage and approximately 10,000 square feet of production
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
There is a long list of unfinished business:
A: Policy and Procedure and Practice Committee: Define Role and Function of GT Mayor and Council Member.
B: Air Conditioning Contract (What Happened to this?)
C: Contract Bidding Practice Review
D: Review of Fireworks Sales
E: Audit of GT Days Finances and GT City Employee's Time Spent requested By Council Member Miller
F: Revision of all Codes and Ordinances 400 Pages in Library
G: Rental Inspection Fees: Pending Decision for Future Evaluation
H: Corporation for Better Housing/ Blue Mt. Senior Villas Plan Changes and Zone Changes
I: Disclosure of the Law Suit Filed against the City
These are some of the items not finished and not listed on the to do list. Don't forget these things, least they be done at a time of low interest.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Award of the 2005-06 Street Striping Contract to the lowest Bidder Determined by Staff from the August 22, 2005 Bid Opening
B. Award of the Street Slurry Contract to American Asphalt South, Inc. for the 2005-06 Slurry Seal Program
C. Award of the Asphalt Crack Sealing Contract to Roadworks, Inc.
How many bidders did they have on each contract? Has any of the above contributed to the city's coffers for such activities as GT Days, or Concernts, or the Halloween Haunt?
9. CLOSED SESSION - None
ADJOURN
THE NEXT CRA/CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2005 AT 6:00 P.M.
AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS FOR THE 09-08-2005 MEETING MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE BY NOON 09-01-2005.
The Citizens saw the results of the "Closed Meetings" and non disclosure of information. The purchase of a Piece of property, negotiated by the Employer of the spouse of one Council Member, and the former Employer of a second Council Member, was a done deal, and check paid and cleared the bank before the Public had notice of the Deal, Price, and Terms and Conditions, and related continuing Fees to be paid. This is supposed to be an OPEN Government. Voting to ok the already written check was not the time to remove yourselves from the decision making process, nor was it the time to inform the public of the Deal being made. Shouldn't the "Management" of the Property be done as a result of a separate contract bidding negotiation?
COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 25, 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. Remember, you have three minutes to try to get "ALL" your concerns in and on the record.
* Call to Order -
* Invocation -
* Pledge of Allegiance -
* Roll Call -
AGENDA ITEMS
CONVENE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
1. Approval of 08-11-2005 Minutes
ADJOURN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1. Items to Delete
2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. Robert J. Nava, Esq., Assistant Vice Chancellor, UCR - Update of UC Riverside
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.
Request the Check Register be ON LINE or Read in Public It has been reported that the $800,000.00 second payment is on the check register. The payment is for the Dodson's Property, Negotiated by Terra Loma owned Gene Carlstrom, a former Council Member., the Dodson's Relative, and Current Employer of a Council Member's Spouce, and a former employer of a Council Member, regarding a property and owner, which City Manager stayed prior to the City Buying him His HOUSE. (This Deal was done behind closed doors, and not announced untill the first payment was made last meeting.) (The Public was not given an opprotunity to address this action unitll it was through Escrow). The associated "Management" fees for the property have also been negotiated without public review or concent.
A. Approve Check Register Dated August 25, 2005
What is on the Register This Time?
Why isn't it Posted on The Web?
B. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
Apparently there are no Ordinance on the Agenda this is just a Place Holder in the Agenda Form.
C. Approval of 08-12-2005 Minutes
These Minutes should reflect the concern over the payment to Terra Loma, who said what.
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. (Remember the three minute rule applies here. This is for items not on the Agenda)
5. ORAL REPORTS - A. Committee Reports - None
B. Council Reports
This is when the Council Speaks Freely on their past two weeks. There is no time limit, and may not be on the topics on the agenda.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Appeal of SA-05-06/E-05-04 (Manhole Builders) Applications for a Site and Architectural, and Environmental Review to convert an existing single story, 1,350 square foot residence into an office and the conversion of an existing barn, garage and several outbuildings into approximately 3,500 square feet of material storage warehouses. There will also be approximately 70,000 square feet of outdoor storage and approximately 10,000 square feet of production
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
There is a long list of unfinished business:
A: Policy and Procedure and Practice Committee: Define Role and Function of GT Mayor and Council Member.
B: Air Conditioning Contract (What Happened to this?)
C: Contract Bidding Practice Review
D: Review of Fireworks Sales
E: Audit of GT Days Finances and GT City Employee's Time Spent requested By Council Member Miller
F: Revision of all Codes and Ordinances 400 Pages in Library
G: Rental Inspection Fees: Pending Decision for Future Evaluation
H: Corporation for Better Housing/ Blue Mt. Senior Villas Plan Changes and Zone Changes
I: Disclosure of the Law Suit Filed against the City
These are some of the items not finished and not listed on the to do list. Don't forget these things, least they be done at a time of low interest.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Award of the 2005-06 Street Striping Contract to the lowest Bidder Determined by Staff from the August 22, 2005 Bid Opening
B. Award of the Street Slurry Contract to American Asphalt South, Inc. for the 2005-06 Slurry Seal Program
C. Award of the Asphalt Crack Sealing Contract to Roadworks, Inc.
How many bidders did they have on each contract? Has any of the above contributed to the city's coffers for such activities as GT Days, or Concernts, or the Halloween Haunt?
9. CLOSED SESSION - None
ADJOURN
THE NEXT CRA/CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2005 AT 6:00 P.M.
AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS FOR THE 09-08-2005 MEETING MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE BY NOON 09-01-2005.
The Citizens saw the results of the "Closed Meetings" and non disclosure of information. The purchase of a Piece of property, negotiated by the Employer of the spouse of one Council Member, and the former Employer of a second Council Member, was a done deal, and check paid and cleared the bank before the Public had notice of the Deal, Price, and Terms and Conditions, and related continuing Fees to be paid. This is supposed to be an OPEN Government. Voting to ok the already written check was not the time to remove yourselves from the decision making process, nor was it the time to inform the public of the Deal being made. Shouldn't the "Management" of the Property be done as a result of a separate contract bidding negotiation?
From the Email InBox
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 15, 2005
PHD# 05-53
Contact:
ERIC FRYKMAN, MD, MPH JIM FELTEN
County Health Officer OR Public Health Director
(909) 387-6218 (909) 387-9146
WEST NILE VIRUS IN HESPERIA
The first West Nile Virus (WNV) - positive dead bird for 2005 has been found in the high desert just south of the City of Hesperia. The bird, a Western Scrub-Jay, was collected on August 3rd, and confirmed with WNV by the UC Davis Laboratory. The bird was collected along Highway 173 just south of Hesperia City limits close to the Silverwood Lake area. In 2004, this area recorded several WNV-positive dead birds, mosquito pools and 2 horses.
A total of 37 birds in the jurisdiction of the San Bernardino County Vector Control Program have tested positive to WNV in 2005. The majority of the birds have been crows. These birds are distributed in the cities of Yucaipa (22), Redlands (8), Upland (3), Colton (1), Grand Terrace (1), Hesperia (1) and Fontana (1). These results demonstrate that WNV transmission is ongoing and the public needs to be vigilant by reporting mosquito breeding sites to vector control and using personal protection against mosquito bites.Eric Frykman, County Health Officer stated, "The vector control agencies within the county are working diligently to reduce mosquito population and has increased surveillance with quick turn-around of positive results. Public education, active vector control operations and surveillance activities are being ramped-up throughout the coming months."
Vector Control staff are canvassing the area distributing WNV pamphlets and looking for additional mosquito breeding sources. Since mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water, residents are encouraged to look for and eliminate any standing or stagnant water on their properties.
Property owners with pools are encouraged to keep them clean. Green or dirty pools impact entire neighborhoods, and mosquitoes breeding in such pools fly over property lines to bite people several blocks away. Please report green pools and other sources of mosquito breeding to San Bernardino County Vector Control Program at (800) 44-ABATE or (909) 388-4600.
San Bernardino County citizens can protect themselves from mosquito bites by taking these precautions:
* Drain or Dump Remove all standing water around your property where mosquitoes lay eggs such as birdbaths, green swimming pools, ponds, old tires, buckets, clogged gutters, or even puddles from leaky sprinklers.
* Dawn and Dusk Avoid spending time outside when mosquitoes are most active.
* Dress Wear shoes, socks, and long pants and long-sleeved shirts that are loose fitting and light colore
* DEET Apply insect repellent containing DEET according to manufacturer's directions.
* Doors Make sure doors and windows have tight-fitting screens. Repair or replace screens that have tears or holes to prevent mosquitoes from entering home.
Since horses are susceptible to WNV and a vaccine is available for horses, horse owners are advised to contact their veterinarians about timely vaccinations.
The Department of Public Health encourages the public to participate in the WNV surveillance program by reporting birds that have been dead for less than 48 hours to the State West Nile Virus toll-free hotline at (877) WNV- BIRD or on-line at WWW.WNV.CA.GOV.
If you are in the cities of Chino, Chino Hills, Ontario, Montclair or Rancho Cucamonga call 909 627-0931 for West Valley Vector Control District. For more information about WNV or to report dead birds, visit our website at www.sbcounty.gov/dehs/vectorcontrol.
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The Emergency Operations Committee (EOC) is looking for new committee volunteers. The Grand Terrace EOC is the city's volunteer emergency response organization. The EOC meeting is held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the EOC building behind the Building and Safety offices. For more information, please contact Community Services at 430-2201.
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The Halloween Haunt committee is planning the 2005 Halloween Haunt to be held on October 31st from 5p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pico Park. This child-safe event is held each year with the help of volunteers and sponsors to keep kids off our streets during that busy night. If you are interested in donating candy, volunteer time, or having a booth, please contact Community Services at 430-2201.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 15, 2005
PHD# 05-53
Contact:
ERIC FRYKMAN, MD, MPH JIM FELTEN
County Health Officer OR Public Health Director
(909) 387-6218 (909) 387-9146
WEST NILE VIRUS IN HESPERIA
The first West Nile Virus (WNV) - positive dead bird for 2005 has been found in the high desert just south of the City of Hesperia. The bird, a Western Scrub-Jay, was collected on August 3rd, and confirmed with WNV by the UC Davis Laboratory. The bird was collected along Highway 173 just south of Hesperia City limits close to the Silverwood Lake area. In 2004, this area recorded several WNV-positive dead birds, mosquito pools and 2 horses.
A total of 37 birds in the jurisdiction of the San Bernardino County Vector Control Program have tested positive to WNV in 2005. The majority of the birds have been crows. These birds are distributed in the cities of Yucaipa (22), Redlands (8), Upland (3), Colton (1), Grand Terrace (1), Hesperia (1) and Fontana (1). These results demonstrate that WNV transmission is ongoing and the public needs to be vigilant by reporting mosquito breeding sites to vector control and using personal protection against mosquito bites.Eric Frykman, County Health Officer stated, "The vector control agencies within the county are working diligently to reduce mosquito population and has increased surveillance with quick turn-around of positive results. Public education, active vector control operations and surveillance activities are being ramped-up throughout the coming months."
Vector Control staff are canvassing the area distributing WNV pamphlets and looking for additional mosquito breeding sources. Since mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water, residents are encouraged to look for and eliminate any standing or stagnant water on their properties.
Property owners with pools are encouraged to keep them clean. Green or dirty pools impact entire neighborhoods, and mosquitoes breeding in such pools fly over property lines to bite people several blocks away. Please report green pools and other sources of mosquito breeding to San Bernardino County Vector Control Program at (800) 44-ABATE or (909) 388-4600.
San Bernardino County citizens can protect themselves from mosquito bites by taking these precautions:
* Drain or Dump Remove all standing water around your property where mosquitoes lay eggs such as birdbaths, green swimming pools, ponds, old tires, buckets, clogged gutters, or even puddles from leaky sprinklers.
* Dawn and Dusk Avoid spending time outside when mosquitoes are most active.
* Dress Wear shoes, socks, and long pants and long-sleeved shirts that are loose fitting and light colore
* DEET Apply insect repellent containing DEET according to manufacturer's directions.
* Doors Make sure doors and windows have tight-fitting screens. Repair or replace screens that have tears or holes to prevent mosquitoes from entering home.
Since horses are susceptible to WNV and a vaccine is available for horses, horse owners are advised to contact their veterinarians about timely vaccinations.
The Department of Public Health encourages the public to participate in the WNV surveillance program by reporting birds that have been dead for less than 48 hours to the State West Nile Virus toll-free hotline at (877) WNV- BIRD or on-line at WWW.WNV.CA.GOV.
If you are in the cities of Chino, Chino Hills, Ontario, Montclair or Rancho Cucamonga call 909 627-0931 for West Valley Vector Control District. For more information about WNV or to report dead birds, visit our website at www.sbcounty.gov/dehs/vectorcontrol.
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The Emergency Operations Committee (EOC) is looking for new committee volunteers. The Grand Terrace EOC is the city's volunteer emergency response organization. The EOC meeting is held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the EOC building behind the Building and Safety offices. For more information, please contact Community Services at 430-2201.
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The Halloween Haunt committee is planning the 2005 Halloween Haunt to be held on October 31st from 5p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pico Park. This child-safe event is held each year with the help of volunteers and sponsors to keep kids off our streets during that busy night. If you are interested in donating candy, volunteer time, or having a booth, please contact Community Services at 430-2201.
Monday, August 22, 2005
Start a Voter Initiative
Unlike petitions, voter initiatives or referenda do have legal status. Not all states or localities have a mechanism for conducting voter referenda, but they can be very effective. Usually you will need to get 10-15% of the voters in your area to sign the petition in order to get something on the ballot.
Also, the rules for conducting these can be very strict. For example, there are very specific items that need to be on each signature page and that must be submitted when the signatures are turned in. If you do not follow every requirement exactly, your initiative may be disqualified.
To find out about voter initiatives, you can look on the internet, contact your state legislator, or contact a supportive city councilperson. Initiatives are sometimes governed by state law, sometimes by county law, and sometimes by city or town law, so there may not be a central place to check. And, of course, where you do the initiative may also depend on which body is doing the condemnation.
Property owners in Baltimore County successfully used a voter referendum to defeat a proposed condemnation. Seventy percent of voters voted against the plan.
Form a Community Development Corporation
In Pittsburgh, after forming a community group, the members decided to form an official Community Development Corporation (CDC). The CDC had the advantage of having a more official status. The CDC then proposed its own alternate development plan for the area—one that did not involve eminent domain.
For San Bernardino Information http://www.co.san-bernardino.ca.us/rov/general_info/County_Initiative_Guide.pdf will be of help. You may also have to go to the Grand Terrace City Clerk for additional information. Recall of the Council is faster and information is located at this web page http://www.co.san-bernardino.ca.us/rov/general_info/RECALLGUIDE010120011.pdf .
Unlike petitions, voter initiatives or referenda do have legal status. Not all states or localities have a mechanism for conducting voter referenda, but they can be very effective. Usually you will need to get 10-15% of the voters in your area to sign the petition in order to get something on the ballot.
Also, the rules for conducting these can be very strict. For example, there are very specific items that need to be on each signature page and that must be submitted when the signatures are turned in. If you do not follow every requirement exactly, your initiative may be disqualified.
To find out about voter initiatives, you can look on the internet, contact your state legislator, or contact a supportive city councilperson. Initiatives are sometimes governed by state law, sometimes by county law, and sometimes by city or town law, so there may not be a central place to check. And, of course, where you do the initiative may also depend on which body is doing the condemnation.
Property owners in Baltimore County successfully used a voter referendum to defeat a proposed condemnation. Seventy percent of voters voted against the plan.
Form a Community Development Corporation
In Pittsburgh, after forming a community group, the members decided to form an official Community Development Corporation (CDC). The CDC had the advantage of having a more official status. The CDC then proposed its own alternate development plan for the area—one that did not involve eminent domain.
For San Bernardino Information http://www.co.san-bernardino.ca.us/rov/general_info/County_Initiative_Guide.pdf will be of help. You may also have to go to the Grand Terrace City Clerk for additional information. Recall of the Council is faster and information is located at this web page http://www.co.san-bernardino.ca.us/rov/general_info/RECALLGUIDE010120011.pdf .
Developers Influance On The Local Government
From the Email In Box:
The Developers are changing the GT City Code. CBH doing so may be a violation of the IRS code giving it "Charity" status, where donations are "Tax Free".
Grand Terrace Circulation Plan, Ordinance 182 adopted 8-27-1998
to ensure: “Traffic safety especially in the vicinity of schools.”
Instead we have 120 units of apartments by the elementary school with 60 units per acre density.
Grand Terrace Circulation Plan, Ordinance 182 adopted 8-27-1998
To discourage “Infiltration in residential neighborhoods of general and truck traffic.” Instead we have Manhole Builders in R-1 neighborhoods and high density apartments by the elementary school and senior center.
Grand Terrace Circulation Plan, Ordinance 182 adopted 8-27-1998
To encourage “Amenities to Barton Road to enhance its attractiveness as the City’s primary commercial corridor, and to encourage bicycle and pedestrian modes of travel.” Instead big box stores are proposed by the elementary school, at the city entrance, obliterating local pedestrians.
The Developers are changing the GT City Code. CBH doing so may be a violation of the IRS code giving it "Charity" status, where donations are "Tax Free".
Grand Terrace Circulation Plan, Ordinance 182 adopted 8-27-1998
to ensure: “Traffic safety especially in the vicinity of schools.”
Instead we have 120 units of apartments by the elementary school with 60 units per acre density.
Grand Terrace Circulation Plan, Ordinance 182 adopted 8-27-1998
To discourage “Infiltration in residential neighborhoods of general and truck traffic.” Instead we have Manhole Builders in R-1 neighborhoods and high density apartments by the elementary school and senior center.
Grand Terrace Circulation Plan, Ordinance 182 adopted 8-27-1998
To encourage “Amenities to Barton Road to enhance its attractiveness as the City’s primary commercial corridor, and to encourage bicycle and pedestrian modes of travel.” Instead big box stores are proposed by the elementary school, at the city entrance, obliterating local pedestrians.
Sunday, August 21, 2005
Limited Invite to Public Meeting?
Meeting on Blue Mt. Senior Villas
by Corporation for Better Housing
Wednesday August 24th, 2005
Community Room of the City Hall
5:00 to 7:30
by Corporation for Better Housing
Wednesday August 24th, 2005
Community Room of the City Hall
5:00 to 7:30
The Corporation for Better Housing sent an invitation to a Public Meeting to address the seriously limited issues raised at the City Council Meeting regarding the proposed development of Blue Mt. Senior villa's, and the Susan Petta Park.
Several observations regarding the letter must be made.
It's contents suggests that the issues being discussed at the meeting are the only ones which are holding up a Yes Vote of the City Council. Perhaps this is wishful thinking on their part, or it is a Development which has already gotten "Approval" in the back room meetings of the Planning commission and Redevelopment Agency Meetings. Which is it?
It's contents suggest a limitation on the people who have a right to speak at this meeting as being only those who spoke at the Council Meeting or who live on Brentwood. This is not true, the entire community should be notified of the meeting and its purpose. This development regardless of it's proximity to your home or the amount of your tax dollars going to pay for it is Your Business. It is YOUR business if you are 18 and hope to move in when you are 55.
The envelope the invitation arrived in was the official envelope of the City of Grand Terrace. Now this could have been done so the "City" would not be accused of disclosing the names and addresses of individuals. However, who paid for this mailing and the envelopes used? Most "Speakers" at the meetings give their entire address, and the citizens who do not attend the Council Meeting could have received the mailing as a bulk letter to "Residents", or "Occupants" rather than targeting only a few individuals.
This is an example of how the city runs. It speaks to a few, caters to a few and in this case is trying to placate a few. The city does not attempt to share full information with the citizens, and provides excellent services to a few of its citizens while neglecting the broader populations concerns. Is Cash the Motivation?
The invitation should have included a statement on how much they have contributed to the GTDays Committee's Fund, a disclosure that the President of the Corporation for Better Housing is a Realtor and Property Manager, with a separate Corporation, which everyone should watch out for as being an entanglement in the Deal being made. Look out for tie in contracts with the development, who is being paid to manage the development.
The limited issues being discussed did not include one of the major objections to the project. The zone change needed to allow such high density housing on that site. This zone change request could be interpreted as influencing a local government, when it is combined with the contributions made to the GTDays Committee. This act may be a violation of their status requirements in the IRS Code which qualifies them as a "Charity". Yes there are many types of Non profits. This corporation is listed as a "Charity", not a Non profit which distributes all its income, a suggested by the Council Member's comments. http://caag.state.ca.us/charities/index.htm link will take you drieclty to the California Attorny General's Site regarding http://partners.guidestar.org/partners/cadoj/index.jsp this "Charity" put in the name Corporation for Better Housing. Very Interesting?
Several observations regarding the letter must be made.
It's contents suggests that the issues being discussed at the meeting are the only ones which are holding up a Yes Vote of the City Council. Perhaps this is wishful thinking on their part, or it is a Development which has already gotten "Approval" in the back room meetings of the Planning commission and Redevelopment Agency Meetings. Which is it?
It's contents suggest a limitation on the people who have a right to speak at this meeting as being only those who spoke at the Council Meeting or who live on Brentwood. This is not true, the entire community should be notified of the meeting and its purpose. This development regardless of it's proximity to your home or the amount of your tax dollars going to pay for it is Your Business. It is YOUR business if you are 18 and hope to move in when you are 55.
The envelope the invitation arrived in was the official envelope of the City of Grand Terrace. Now this could have been done so the "City" would not be accused of disclosing the names and addresses of individuals. However, who paid for this mailing and the envelopes used? Most "Speakers" at the meetings give their entire address, and the citizens who do not attend the Council Meeting could have received the mailing as a bulk letter to "Residents", or "Occupants" rather than targeting only a few individuals.
This is an example of how the city runs. It speaks to a few, caters to a few and in this case is trying to placate a few. The city does not attempt to share full information with the citizens, and provides excellent services to a few of its citizens while neglecting the broader populations concerns. Is Cash the Motivation?
The invitation should have included a statement on how much they have contributed to the GTDays Committee's Fund, a disclosure that the President of the Corporation for Better Housing is a Realtor and Property Manager, with a separate Corporation, which everyone should watch out for as being an entanglement in the Deal being made. Look out for tie in contracts with the development, who is being paid to manage the development.
The limited issues being discussed did not include one of the major objections to the project. The zone change needed to allow such high density housing on that site. This zone change request could be interpreted as influencing a local government, when it is combined with the contributions made to the GTDays Committee. This act may be a violation of their status requirements in the IRS Code which qualifies them as a "Charity". Yes there are many types of Non profits. This corporation is listed as a "Charity", not a Non profit which distributes all its income, a suggested by the Council Member's comments. http://caag.state.ca.us/charities/index.htm link will take you drieclty to the California Attorny General's Site regarding http://partners.guidestar.org/partners/cadoj/index.jsp this "Charity" put in the name Corporation for Better Housing. Very Interesting?
Charles Brumbaugh 818-905-2430
Corporation for Better Housing15490 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks. CA 91403.Charles Brumbaugh. (818) 905-2430.
Lynx Realty & Management, (818) 905-2430, 15490 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
In addition: The City Councils 3 minute rule may have precluded you from addressing real issues. This limitation on your right to address the council may constitute a violation of your rights. In addition it may open the door to law suits on issues not raised at the Council meeting as the limit on the time may not have allowed the issue to be raised. Thus violating your right to raise a particular issue.
Recommended Actions:
Go to the Meeting of the Corporation For Better Housing. Speak to them on the issues which concern you. Speak to them regarding issues beyond those which are so limited by the Council. Take with you a document stating your issues, have them sign that they have received the issues you wish to raise.
Include things like fire escapes and back up generators.
Restroom for the Park Facilities.
Budget information for the maintenance of the park. How many man hours will it take to maintain that park? Who will be paying for it. We seem to have a problem with maintaining a lawn, and restrooms as it is.
Parking at the park during "Public Events"
Wider Drive Way Cut in's
Bond for Performance? If they build a disaster like the Colton Palms Senior Development, who pays?
Could they put this project in the Town Center? ( it would not require the land cut in, and 3 stories).
In addition: The City Councils 3 minute rule may have precluded you from addressing real issues. This limitation on your right to address the council may constitute a violation of your rights. In addition it may open the door to law suits on issues not raised at the Council meeting as the limit on the time may not have allowed the issue to be raised. Thus violating your right to raise a particular issue.
Recommended Actions:
Go to the Meeting of the Corporation For Better Housing. Speak to them on the issues which concern you. Speak to them regarding issues beyond those which are so limited by the Council. Take with you a document stating your issues, have them sign that they have received the issues you wish to raise.
Include things like fire escapes and back up generators.
Restroom for the Park Facilities.
Budget information for the maintenance of the park. How many man hours will it take to maintain that park? Who will be paying for it. We seem to have a problem with maintaining a lawn, and restrooms as it is.
Parking at the park during "Public Events"
Wider Drive Way Cut in's
Bond for Performance? If they build a disaster like the Colton Palms Senior Development, who pays?
Could they put this project in the Town Center? ( it would not require the land cut in, and 3 stories).
Saturday, August 20, 2005
GT is Not a Good Investment
From the Email Inbox
http://www.castlecoalition.org/ click on current controversies index on the left side bar and go down to Grand Terrace.
Once a piece of property is designated "Blighted" the city or the CRA can take it away from the current or future owner with almost no recourse left to the property owner. The Designation of Blighted sticks to a property even after it has been "Redeveloped".
This makes Investment in the Town a Higher Risk, than those properties that have never been so designated.
http://www.castlecoalition.org/ click on current controversies index on the left side bar and go down to Grand Terrace.
Once a piece of property is designated "Blighted" the city or the CRA can take it away from the current or future owner with almost no recourse left to the property owner. The Designation of Blighted sticks to a property even after it has been "Redeveloped".
This makes Investment in the Town a Higher Risk, than those properties that have never been so designated.
Dog Park User Fees?
From The Email In Box
If the Dog Park is built will there be a users fee. Let's get it out in the open up front. If the city takes it over will there be a bark fee, a sniff fee, and a people fee?
Did the School charge user fees for the fields, before the City got in the game?
One should wonder if the City Manager and his team could find truffles as well as they try to sniff out money?
If the Dog Park is built will there be a users fee. Let's get it out in the open up front. If the city takes it over will there be a bark fee, a sniff fee, and a people fee?
Did the School charge user fees for the fields, before the City got in the game?
One should wonder if the City Manager and his team could find truffles as well as they try to sniff out money?
Will Seniors Be Charged to Use Petta Park
Email from Reader
After reading the PE article on the city's determination to charge the sports teems for their use of Public Parks, I wonder if the residents of the Blue Mt. Senior Villa's will be charged a user's fee for taking a stroll in the proposed Susan Petta Park? Perhaps the Gate could include a tasteful collection of fees container, for fee based useage of the park. Walk 50 feet pay 50 cents.
If the city can't afford the Parks, they can't afford the City Manager and his staff. They sould cut back on the Councils Medical Coverage, and Travel. They should cut back on the airconditioning of the City Hall Except when Public Mettings are being held. Oh, and the Schwab not needing a house, it should be sold, and the funds made available to use for truly PUBLIC activities.
After reading the PE article on the city's determination to charge the sports teems for their use of Public Parks, I wonder if the residents of the Blue Mt. Senior Villa's will be charged a user's fee for taking a stroll in the proposed Susan Petta Park? Perhaps the Gate could include a tasteful collection of fees container, for fee based useage of the park. Walk 50 feet pay 50 cents.
If the city can't afford the Parks, they can't afford the City Manager and his staff. They sould cut back on the Councils Medical Coverage, and Travel. They should cut back on the airconditioning of the City Hall Except when Public Mettings are being held. Oh, and the Schwab not needing a house, it should be sold, and the funds made available to use for truly PUBLIC activities.
Press Enterprise Coverage disappointing
It is rather disappointing that the Press Enterprises new reporter to Grand Terrace is taking so long to get to know the new assignment. I wonder if she knows that the baseball Team earns a significant amount of money from the concession stand at the ball park, and of course the firework sales which put all our safety at risk. The financial details are available for the Base ball team they spend nearly 13,000.00 for trophies.
How much of the cost for the soccer team is for trophies? This is not a must have. If a child is playing for a trophy the motivation is wrong.
Mr. Hilkey's opinion that the children using the park should pay for the park is in character, with his other public statements regarding youth activities. I don't recall the youth or parents being asked to pay for the "improvements" before they were done. If they were asked perhaps they would have said, no we will play on the bad fields that were in existence at the time.
The cost of the upkeep of these parks is not only for the sports teams, how about the excessive treading on the lawn of Grand Terrace Days, the Regular Resident who uses the parks during the week to entertain their young children, or all those women who walk on the track...
Perhaps the city could open for bid the use of the Snack Bar as a full time concession opportunity for an outdoor after school hangout/ and homework center which sells healthy snacks to the Latch Key Youth in our community... Woops, they might provide a service to non sport playing youth... dare not do that.
Public Service is not the goal here. There is more to this story, perhaps the PE could do more in depth research and reporting in the future. How are the funds spent by the teams? Where do their contributions come from? How much is spend by the city and for what? Simple fact finding is in order.
How much of the cost for the soccer team is for trophies? This is not a must have. If a child is playing for a trophy the motivation is wrong.
Mr. Hilkey's opinion that the children using the park should pay for the park is in character, with his other public statements regarding youth activities. I don't recall the youth or parents being asked to pay for the "improvements" before they were done. If they were asked perhaps they would have said, no we will play on the bad fields that were in existence at the time.
The cost of the upkeep of these parks is not only for the sports teams, how about the excessive treading on the lawn of Grand Terrace Days, the Regular Resident who uses the parks during the week to entertain their young children, or all those women who walk on the track...
Perhaps the city could open for bid the use of the Snack Bar as a full time concession opportunity for an outdoor after school hangout/ and homework center which sells healthy snacks to the Latch Key Youth in our community... Woops, they might provide a service to non sport playing youth... dare not do that.
Public Service is not the goal here. There is more to this story, perhaps the PE could do more in depth research and reporting in the future. How are the funds spent by the teams? Where do their contributions come from? How much is spend by the city and for what? Simple fact finding is in order.
Email Recieved
INLAND EMPIRE'S
MAIN STREET COMMUNITY BAND
Welcoming All Musicians
With 3 years or More Years of Experience
http://www.geocities.com/mainstreetbandsb/msbie.html
If you enjoy playing in an old fashioned community band of woodwinds, brass and percussions and playing concerts in the tradition of Sousa, Franco Goldman and turn of the century small town bands, this band is for you. The ensemble provides a rich cultural and performing experience and is open to high school, college and adult musicians with at least three years of playing experience.
The Band's repertoire includes marches, novelty tunes, orchestral transcriptions, solo and section features, Broadway musical selections, overtures, tone poems and contemporary 20th Century Wind Band literature.
Weekly Rehearsals: 7-9:45 p.m. Wednesdays
First Rehearsal of Season: September 7th, 2005
Cal State San Bernardino, 5500 University Parkway
Performing Arts Building, Room PA-125, San Bernardino, CA
Before Registering Call or Contact
Band Director Paul L. Kardos: (951) 784-1546. mailto:paulkardos@yahoo.com
MAIN STREET COMMUNITY BAND
Welcoming All Musicians
With 3 years or More Years of Experience
http://www.geocities.com/mainstreetbandsb/msbie.html
If you enjoy playing in an old fashioned community band of woodwinds, brass and percussions and playing concerts in the tradition of Sousa, Franco Goldman and turn of the century small town bands, this band is for you. The ensemble provides a rich cultural and performing experience and is open to high school, college and adult musicians with at least three years of playing experience.
The Band's repertoire includes marches, novelty tunes, orchestral transcriptions, solo and section features, Broadway musical selections, overtures, tone poems and contemporary 20th Century Wind Band literature.
Weekly Rehearsals: 7-9:45 p.m. Wednesdays
First Rehearsal of Season: September 7th, 2005
Cal State San Bernardino, 5500 University Parkway
Performing Arts Building, Room PA-125, San Bernardino, CA
Before Registering Call or Contact
Band Director Paul L. Kardos: (951) 784-1546. mailto:paulkardos@yahoo.com
CSUSB Personal Enrichment Course: Fall 2005
Course Title: Main Street Community Band
Course Number: EENC 1538
Schedule Number/Fee: 43324FS / $35.00 Do not Pre-pay parking.
DRUMMERS/ TUBA PLAYERS/ BRASS AND WOODWINDS ALL NEEDED
CARPOOLING ENCOURAGED
Friday, August 19, 2005
City Fails To Respond Regarding Contributions
The City of Grand Terrace has not YET provided the detailed information on the Contribution Amounts made to the GT Days Fund, and the expenses of the Day and the planned activities.
Enjoy the concert in September, but know it is being paid for by a DEVELOPER with items before the Council and Planning Department.
Enjoy the concert in September, but know it is being paid for by a DEVELOPER with items before the Council and Planning Department.
Dog Park Planning
Friends of the Dog Park
Sept. 6 at the Lions Club Community Center
Vicky Doyle said volunteers and donations are being sought.
The Dog Park if a truly Public Facility would be a great thing. Perhaps it could be ontop of portions of Gage Canal?, or other places where limited construction can be made. Of course it has to be where there is water and preferably a restroom facility available for Humans.
Did any one notice that there are no restroom facilities in the park portion of the Blue Mt. Senior Villa's Petta Park. Will the entire community be welcome to use the Senior Center's Restrooms? How about some of the seniors who may not be able to "Quickly" walk back to the Center in time to get to the restroom. Minor Details, like drinking fountains and trash cans but details that make a park usable rather than a park just to look at and drive by.
The Dog Park could be designed to provide more features such as a permanate band shell/restroom facility simular to Flemming Park in Colton. A place with only one function is not the best use of space in Grand Terrace.
Sept. 6 at the Lions Club Community Center
Vicky Doyle said volunteers and donations are being sought.
The Dog Park if a truly Public Facility would be a great thing. Perhaps it could be ontop of portions of Gage Canal?, or other places where limited construction can be made. Of course it has to be where there is water and preferably a restroom facility available for Humans.
Did any one notice that there are no restroom facilities in the park portion of the Blue Mt. Senior Villa's Petta Park. Will the entire community be welcome to use the Senior Center's Restrooms? How about some of the seniors who may not be able to "Quickly" walk back to the Center in time to get to the restroom. Minor Details, like drinking fountains and trash cans but details that make a park usable rather than a park just to look at and drive by.
The Dog Park could be designed to provide more features such as a permanate band shell/restroom facility simular to Flemming Park in Colton. A place with only one function is not the best use of space in Grand Terrace.
Arrest Report Drug Paraphernalia B&E Tools / DUI BOOKED and Jailed /
BOOKING NUMBER: 0508300832
DATE: 08/17/2005 TIME: 0647
ARREST DATE: 08/17/2005 TIME: 0610
LOC: BARTON/VICTORIA
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 08/17/2005 TIME: 1314
FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: URBINO FIRST: CHARMAINE MIDDLE: CORRINE DOB: 04/06/1983 SEX: F
RACE: H HT: 5 01 WT: 110 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11364 MISD ORIGINAL $65,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
PC1320A MISD ORIGINAL
PC466 MISD ORIGINAL
PC853.7 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) of Section 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 narcotic drug classified in Schedule III, IV, or V.
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.
PC466. Every person having upon him or her in his or her possession a picklock, crow, keybit, crowbar, screwdriver, vise grip pliers, water-pump pliers, slidehammer, slim jim, tension bar, lock pick gun, tubular lock pick, floor-safe door puller, master key, ceramic or porcelain spark plug chips or pieces, or other instrument or tool with intent feloniously to break or enter into any building, railroadcar, aircraft, or vessel, trailer coach, or vehicle as defined inthe Vehicle Code, or who shall knowingly make or alter, or shallattempt to make or alter, any key or other instrument named above sothat the same will fit or open the lock of a building, railroad car, aircraft, vessel, trailer coach, or vehicle as defined in the Vehicle Code, without being requested to do so by some person having theright to open the same, or who shall make, alter, or repair any instrument or thing, knowing or having reason to believe that it is intended to be used in committing a misdemeanor or felony, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Any of the structures mentioned in Section 459 shall be deemed to be a building within the meaning of this section.
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.
_________________________________
BOOKING NUMBER: 0508300949
DATE: 08/18/2005 TIME: 2244
ARREST DATE: 08/18/2005 TIME: 2130
LOC: 11750 MT VERNON #X290
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME: FACILITY: CENTRAL D.C.
NAME: LAST: JACOBO FIRST: NOEL MIDDLE:
DOB: 01/11/1965 SEX: M
RACE: H HT: 5 10 WT: 210 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: MACHINE OPERATO
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
VC23152(A) MISD ORIGINAL $5,000.00
VC23152(B) MISD ORIGINAL
VC14601.2A MISD SUPP A $3,500.00
VC21755 MISD SUPP A
VC40508(A) MISD SUPP A
______________________________________________________
Charge Detail
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.
VC23152. (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.
VC14601.2. (a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle at any time when that person's driving privilege is suspended or revoked for a conviction of a violation of Section 23152 or 23153 if the person so driving has knowledge of the suspension or revocation.
VC21755. The driver of a motor vehicle may over take and pass anothervehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting such movementin safety. In no event shall such movement be made by driving off the paved or main-traveled portion of the roadway.
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.
DATE: 08/17/2005 TIME: 0647
ARREST DATE: 08/17/2005 TIME: 0610
LOC: BARTON/VICTORIA
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 08/17/2005 TIME: 1314
FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: URBINO FIRST: CHARMAINE MIDDLE: CORRINE DOB: 04/06/1983 SEX: F
RACE: H HT: 5 01 WT: 110 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11364 MISD ORIGINAL $65,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
PC1320A MISD ORIGINAL
PC466 MISD ORIGINAL
PC853.7 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) of Section 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 narcotic drug classified in Schedule III, IV, or V.
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.
PC466. Every person having upon him or her in his or her possession a picklock, crow, keybit, crowbar, screwdriver, vise grip pliers, water-pump pliers, slidehammer, slim jim, tension bar, lock pick gun, tubular lock pick, floor-safe door puller, master key, ceramic or porcelain spark plug chips or pieces, or other instrument or tool with intent feloniously to break or enter into any building, railroadcar, aircraft, or vessel, trailer coach, or vehicle as defined inthe Vehicle Code, or who shall knowingly make or alter, or shallattempt to make or alter, any key or other instrument named above sothat the same will fit or open the lock of a building, railroad car, aircraft, vessel, trailer coach, or vehicle as defined in the Vehicle Code, without being requested to do so by some person having theright to open the same, or who shall make, alter, or repair any instrument or thing, knowing or having reason to believe that it is intended to be used in committing a misdemeanor or felony, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Any of the structures mentioned in Section 459 shall be deemed to be a building within the meaning of this section.
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.
_________________________________
BOOKING NUMBER: 0508300949
DATE: 08/18/2005 TIME: 2244
ARREST DATE: 08/18/2005 TIME: 2130
LOC: 11750 MT VERNON #X290
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME: FACILITY: CENTRAL D.C.
NAME: LAST: JACOBO FIRST: NOEL MIDDLE:
DOB: 01/11/1965 SEX: M
RACE: H HT: 5 10 WT: 210 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: MACHINE OPERATO
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
VC23152(A) MISD ORIGINAL $5,000.00
VC23152(B) MISD ORIGINAL
VC14601.2A MISD SUPP A $3,500.00
VC21755 MISD SUPP A
VC40508(A) MISD SUPP A
______________________________________________________
Charge Detail
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.
VC23152. (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.
VC14601.2. (a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle at any time when that person's driving privilege is suspended or revoked for a conviction of a violation of Section 23152 or 23153 if the person so driving has knowledge of the suspension or revocation.
VC21755. The driver of a motor vehicle may over take and pass anothervehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting such movementin safety. In no event shall such movement be made by driving off the paved or main-traveled portion of the roadway.
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.
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Good News for those Forced to Sell
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD HOUSE
Monday, July 18, 2005
109th Congress, 1st Session
151 Cong Rec H 5939
REFERENCE: Vol. 151, No. 97 SECTION: House
TITLE: H.R. 3268, EMINENT DOMAIN TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2005
SPEAKER: Mr. GINGREY
TEXT: [*H5939]
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Gingrey) is recognized for 5 minutes.
Mr. GINGREY . Mr. Speaker, I rise today as the proud author of H.R. 3268, the Eminent Domain Tax Relief Act of 2005. I also rise to continue the discussion on eminent domain in light of the recent Kelo v. The City of New London, Connecticut, decision by the United States Supreme Court.
Within 1 week of the Kelo decision, this House demonstrated its commitment to the American people and their property rights through passage of House Resolution 340 by an overwhelming and bipartisan vote. Mr. Speaker, through H. Res. 340, this House condemned the Kelo decision and issued a warning that abusive eminent domain will not be tolerated by this Congress.
However, Mr. Speaker, there is more work to be done, and I look forward to the House's consideration of H.R. 3135, the Private Property Rights Protection Act, introduced by the distinguished chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary, the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Sensenbrenner). I have proudly joined the chairman in cosponsoring this bill that will codify into statute the principles and concerns that we expressed by House Resolution 340.
Today, though, I would like to press forward in the fight to protect the American people's property rights and to discuss H.R. 3268, the Eminent Domain Tax Relief Act. This bill will ensure tax fairness for all who lose property through eminent domain. The Eminent Domain Tax Relief Act will exempt individuals who lose their homes or businesses by eminent domain from paying capital gains tax on the revenue generated from the forced sale.
Mr. Speaker, there is no question that eminent domain must remain a tool of last resort for the government and a tool employed only for public use. However, while most Americans accept traditional and proper execution of eminent domain for schools, roads, and other expressly public uses, no individual should ever have to pick up the tab with IRS when the government decides to sell his or her own home or business. Mr. Speaker, these individuals did not make the decision to sell their property, and they should not be penalized by the Tax Code for a decision that they did not make.
In the wake of the Kelo decision, this Congress, the media, and the collective discussions around American dinner tables across this country have focused upon questions of acceptable uses of eminent domain. Well, the Constitution speaks loud and clear. Eminent domain should only be for public use.
Additionally, the Constitution also requires the government to give just compensation for any taking of private property. Is it just compensation, Mr. Speaker, to send the government wrecking ball and an IRS agent to the same door at the same time? I think not. It is simply unconscionable for the government to add insult to injury by taxing those people who are losing their homes and businesses by no choice of their own.
Often, these individuals have to pay many additional costs when the government condemns their properties. Individuals assume the cost of relocating to somewhere else, and condemned businesses have merchandise that would not only have to be moved but, in many cases, would have to be stored in the interim. Therefore, Mr. Speaker, the government must redouble its efforts to ensure these individuals receive just compensation and are not additionally burdened by the Tax Code.
I encourage all my colleagues to take a good hard look at this legislation. I believe that they will see that it is the right thing to do. There should be no taxation on government condemnation.
Mr. Speaker, I ask all my colleagues to stand firm against this injustice. Sign on to H.R. 3268, supporting tax relief for all those who pay the price when the government wrecking ball comes.
Monday, July 18, 2005
109th Congress, 1st Session
151 Cong Rec H 5939
REFERENCE: Vol. 151, No. 97 SECTION: House
TITLE: H.R. 3268, EMINENT DOMAIN TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2005
SPEAKER: Mr. GINGREY
TEXT: [*H5939]
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Gingrey) is recognized for 5 minutes.
Mr. GINGREY . Mr. Speaker, I rise today as the proud author of H.R. 3268, the Eminent Domain Tax Relief Act of 2005. I also rise to continue the discussion on eminent domain in light of the recent Kelo v. The City of New London, Connecticut, decision by the United States Supreme Court.
Within 1 week of the Kelo decision, this House demonstrated its commitment to the American people and their property rights through passage of House Resolution 340 by an overwhelming and bipartisan vote. Mr. Speaker, through H. Res. 340, this House condemned the Kelo decision and issued a warning that abusive eminent domain will not be tolerated by this Congress.
However, Mr. Speaker, there is more work to be done, and I look forward to the House's consideration of H.R. 3135, the Private Property Rights Protection Act, introduced by the distinguished chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary, the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Sensenbrenner). I have proudly joined the chairman in cosponsoring this bill that will codify into statute the principles and concerns that we expressed by House Resolution 340.
Today, though, I would like to press forward in the fight to protect the American people's property rights and to discuss H.R. 3268, the Eminent Domain Tax Relief Act. This bill will ensure tax fairness for all who lose property through eminent domain. The Eminent Domain Tax Relief Act will exempt individuals who lose their homes or businesses by eminent domain from paying capital gains tax on the revenue generated from the forced sale.
Mr. Speaker, there is no question that eminent domain must remain a tool of last resort for the government and a tool employed only for public use. However, while most Americans accept traditional and proper execution of eminent domain for schools, roads, and other expressly public uses, no individual should ever have to pick up the tab with IRS when the government decides to sell his or her own home or business. Mr. Speaker, these individuals did not make the decision to sell their property, and they should not be penalized by the Tax Code for a decision that they did not make.
In the wake of the Kelo decision, this Congress, the media, and the collective discussions around American dinner tables across this country have focused upon questions of acceptable uses of eminent domain. Well, the Constitution speaks loud and clear. Eminent domain should only be for public use.
Additionally, the Constitution also requires the government to give just compensation for any taking of private property. Is it just compensation, Mr. Speaker, to send the government wrecking ball and an IRS agent to the same door at the same time? I think not. It is simply unconscionable for the government to add insult to injury by taxing those people who are losing their homes and businesses by no choice of their own.
Often, these individuals have to pay many additional costs when the government condemns their properties. Individuals assume the cost of relocating to somewhere else, and condemned businesses have merchandise that would not only have to be moved but, in many cases, would have to be stored in the interim. Therefore, Mr. Speaker, the government must redouble its efforts to ensure these individuals receive just compensation and are not additionally burdened by the Tax Code.
I encourage all my colleagues to take a good hard look at this legislation. I believe that they will see that it is the right thing to do. There should be no taxation on government condemnation.
Mr. Speaker, I ask all my colleagues to stand firm against this injustice. Sign on to H.R. 3268, supporting tax relief for all those who pay the price when the government wrecking ball comes.
Answer to Information Request
http://www.co.san-bernardino.ca.us/rov/general_info/RECALLGUIDE.pdf
People interested in a recall of Council Members, and Running For Mayor and Replacement Council Seats should read the above information..
The most last count there are 6029 Registered Voters, so you can calculate how many or few signatures you will need. 25% of the Registered Voters, which will be 1509 and some for spare signatures... in 90 days.
I suggest you collect petitions one for each Council member you are interested in recalling so that they stand alone.
Connect the Dots or Follow the Money
FREE Concert in Rollins ParkFriday, September 16th
Riverside Concert Band to perform big band, show tunes and patriotic songs starting at 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
This event is under written by the
Grand Terrace Days Committee,
Waste Management, and the
Blue Mountain Senior Villas.
For more information, please contact
Community Services at 909 430-2201.
What you you may want more information on is how GT Days Committe has a budget. How much is Waste Management Contributing, and How much is being contributed by Blue Mountain Senior Villas (Who ever that is, Corporation for Better Housing we presume.)
Please call and ask that this information be provided... to the public...
How much is this costing, and who is paying?
Grand Terrace Days Report of Income and Expense
Donation Made By Amount Donated Curren$ Pending $Current Pending
JACOBSEN FAMILY HOLDINGS LLC
Arrowhead Credit Union
Bartel Heating & Air
California Skate
Fritts Ford
Grand Terrace Lions Club
Roquet Paving
Terra Loma Real Estate
Waste Management
Wilden Pump
Barry Lee O’ Connor, Terrace Town Center
Colton Disposal Materials Recovery Facility
Southern California Edison
Houston & Bobbie K. Forbes, Realtor
Chicago Title
Houston Harris
Inland Party Supply
JZ’s Party Charm
Nolte Engineering
Terrace Homes, Inc.
The Brook
Ticor Title
180 Sports Drink
Frank & Maryetta Ferre
Grand Terrace Real Estate
Grand Terrace Seniors
Jaguar Computers
Mr. TV Video
Supervisor Dennis Hansberger
Tony & Ann Petta
Traffic Operations
Blue Mountain Real Estate
Stonewood Construction
Riverside Highland Water
San Bernardino County Sheriff
Friends for Burt Seuylemezian Candidate for CUSB #3 District
San Bernardino County Fire Department
San Bernardino County Household Hazardous Waste
City Employee Hours Paid
City Employee Hours Comp Time
City Employee Hours Not Paid
City Employee Spouse Hours
Payments or Expenses of GT Days
Lucy’s
Bands Marching
Band Rock
Band
Little Ricky
Other:
Riverside Concert Band to perform big band, show tunes and patriotic songs starting at 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
This event is under written by the
Grand Terrace Days Committee,
Waste Management, and the
Blue Mountain Senior Villas.
For more information, please contact
Community Services at 909 430-2201.
What you you may want more information on is how GT Days Committe has a budget. How much is Waste Management Contributing, and How much is being contributed by Blue Mountain Senior Villas (Who ever that is, Corporation for Better Housing we presume.)
Please call and ask that this information be provided... to the public...
How much is this costing, and who is paying?
Grand Terrace Days Report of Income and Expense
Donation Made By Amount Donated Curren$ Pending $Current Pending
JACOBSEN FAMILY HOLDINGS LLC
Arrowhead Credit Union
Bartel Heating & Air
California Skate
Fritts Ford
Grand Terrace Lions Club
Roquet Paving
Terra Loma Real Estate
Waste Management
Wilden Pump
Barry Lee O’ Connor, Terrace Town Center
Colton Disposal Materials Recovery Facility
Southern California Edison
Houston & Bobbie K. Forbes, Realtor
Chicago Title
Houston Harris
Inland Party Supply
JZ’s Party Charm
Nolte Engineering
Terrace Homes, Inc.
The Brook
Ticor Title
180 Sports Drink
Frank & Maryetta Ferre
Grand Terrace Real Estate
Grand Terrace Seniors
Jaguar Computers
Mr. TV Video
Supervisor Dennis Hansberger
Tony & Ann Petta
Traffic Operations
Blue Mountain Real Estate
Stonewood Construction
Riverside Highland Water
San Bernardino County Sheriff
Friends for Burt Seuylemezian Candidate for CUSB #3 District
San Bernardino County Fire Department
San Bernardino County Household Hazardous Waste
City Employee Hours Paid
City Employee Hours Comp Time
City Employee Hours Not Paid
City Employee Spouse Hours
Payments or Expenses of GT Days
Lucy’s
Bands Marching
Band Rock
Band
Little Ricky
Other:
Per your Request
http://ag.ca.gov/consumers/mailform.htm
Here is the link for the AG's office that many of you readers, and city staff have been requesting. You can provide information to the AG by email, with or without making yourself known. Some of you may be afraid of losing your jobs, or homes, they understand this.
Put City of Grand Terrace in your email, so they can tie it all together. Please be as specific as you can about your reports.
Thanks,
Here is the link for the AG's office that many of you readers, and city staff have been requesting. You can provide information to the AG by email, with or without making yourself known. Some of you may be afraid of losing your jobs, or homes, they understand this.
Put City of Grand Terrace in your email, so they can tie it all together. Please be as specific as you can about your reports.
Thanks,
The Past Predicts the Future
Below is a sample of how the Corporation for Better Housing finances their portion of the "Investment" in building their projects. Note it involves selling of bonds... .. where is the Financial Funding Plan for the Grand Terrace, Blue Mt. Senior Villas?
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/cty_clk/6_26_01docs/6_26_01a.htm
4.9 Approval of various actions for the San José Lutheran Senior Apartments Development.
Recommendation: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the issuance of a single series of tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds in a not-to-exceed principal amount of $5,000,000, and approving a loan of the proceeds to a limited partnership created by Corporation for Better Housing for financing the construction of the San José Lutheran Senior Apartments Development including:
(a) Approving, in substantially final form, the Bonds, Trust Indenture, Financing Agreement, Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants, Multifamily Note, Mortgage, Assignment of Mortgage Loan, and Bond Purchase Contract.
(b) Authorizing the Director of Finance and the Acting Director of Housing to execute and, as appropriate, to negotiate, execute and deliver these documents and other related documents as necessary.
(c) Approval to allow the proceeds of the Bonds to be invested in one or more investment agreements with an institution(s) whose participation in the financing will not adversely affect the expected ratings on the Bonds, as approved by the Director of Finance.Council
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/cty_clk/6_26_01docs/6_26_01a.htm
4.9 Approval of various actions for the San José Lutheran Senior Apartments Development.
Recommendation: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the issuance of a single series of tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds in a not-to-exceed principal amount of $5,000,000, and approving a loan of the proceeds to a limited partnership created by Corporation for Better Housing for financing the construction of the San José Lutheran Senior Apartments Development including:
(a) Approving, in substantially final form, the Bonds, Trust Indenture, Financing Agreement, Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants, Multifamily Note, Mortgage, Assignment of Mortgage Loan, and Bond Purchase Contract.
(b) Authorizing the Director of Finance and the Acting Director of Housing to execute and, as appropriate, to negotiate, execute and deliver these documents and other related documents as necessary.
(c) Approval to allow the proceeds of the Bonds to be invested in one or more investment agreements with an institution(s) whose participation in the financing will not adversely affect the expected ratings on the Bonds, as approved by the Director of Finance.Council
Very Interesting?
Charles Brumbaugh 818-905-2430
Corporation for Better Housing
15490 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks. CA 91403.
Charles Brumbaugh. (818) 905-2430.
Phonebook results for 818-905-2430
Lynx Realty & Management, (818) 905-2430, 15490 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
22640 GRAND TERRACE, L.P.
Number: 200427800011
Date Filed: 9/30/2004
Status: active
Jurisdiction:
Address
15490 VENTURA BLVD STE 210
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
Agent for Service of Process
CHARLES BRUMBAUGH
15490 VENTURA BLVD STE 210
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
LP/LLC
LYNX REALTY & MANAGEMENT, LLC
Number: 199619310037
Date Filed: 7/11/1996
Status: active
Jurisdiction: CALIFORNIA
Address
104 N. BELMONT, 3RD FLR
GLENDALE, CA 91206
Agent for Service of Process
CHARLES BRUMBAUGH
104 N. BELMONT, 3RD FLR
GLENDALE, CA 91206
Isn't it interesting that Corporation for Better Housing a "501" shares the same phone number as Lynx Realty & Management.
I wonder does the Corporation for Better Housing pay fees to Lynx Realty & Management?
Perhaps this is like City Council members negotiating for land purchases with a realtor who is Related to the Land Owner, The Employer of a Council Members spouse, The Former Employer of a Council Member, and the Property Owner had Provided the City Manager Temporary Housing for no Charge. Then that same Realtor gets Management Fees to handle the lease of the same property until such time the City's Hand Picked Developer "Grand Terrace Partners" are ready to develop the property. A development plan which has been revised so much it is not close to the "original Plan Submitted" or to the General City Plan.
Any one owning or developing property which has been designated by this or any City as being "Blighted" should know that even after "redevelopment" the tag of "Blighted" is always on the property and the new developer can face the same torment as the previous land owner. This is according to presentations to the California Joint Committee on Housing Aug 17, 2005. So that land in Grand Terrace that the City and the City Redevelopment Agency has designated as Blighted will never be truly owned by anyone other than the city, as they and they alone have absolute power over that properties use. That makes for a bad investment, when the city clearly goes to who ever pays the most, when it makes its decisions.
TERRA LOMA REAL ESTATE, INC.
Number: C2173904
Date Filed: 8/11/1999
Status: active
Jurisdiction: DELAWARE
Address
12034 LA CROSSE AVENUE
GRAND TERRACE, CA 92313
Agent for Service of Process
EDWARD G CARLSTROM
12034 LA CROSSE AVENUE
GRAND TERRACE, CA 92313
Note, the above is not even incorporated under California Law.
Corporation for Better Housing
15490 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks. CA 91403.
Charles Brumbaugh. (818) 905-2430.
Phonebook results for 818-905-2430
Lynx Realty & Management, (818) 905-2430, 15490 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
22640 GRAND TERRACE, L.P.
Number: 200427800011
Date Filed: 9/30/2004
Status: active
Jurisdiction:
Address
15490 VENTURA BLVD STE 210
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
Agent for Service of Process
CHARLES BRUMBAUGH
15490 VENTURA BLVD STE 210
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
LP/LLC
LYNX REALTY & MANAGEMENT, LLC
Number: 199619310037
Date Filed: 7/11/1996
Status: active
Jurisdiction: CALIFORNIA
Address
104 N. BELMONT, 3RD FLR
GLENDALE, CA 91206
Agent for Service of Process
CHARLES BRUMBAUGH
104 N. BELMONT, 3RD FLR
GLENDALE, CA 91206
Isn't it interesting that Corporation for Better Housing a "501" shares the same phone number as Lynx Realty & Management.
I wonder does the Corporation for Better Housing pay fees to Lynx Realty & Management?
Perhaps this is like City Council members negotiating for land purchases with a realtor who is Related to the Land Owner, The Employer of a Council Members spouse, The Former Employer of a Council Member, and the Property Owner had Provided the City Manager Temporary Housing for no Charge. Then that same Realtor gets Management Fees to handle the lease of the same property until such time the City's Hand Picked Developer "Grand Terrace Partners" are ready to develop the property. A development plan which has been revised so much it is not close to the "original Plan Submitted" or to the General City Plan.
Any one owning or developing property which has been designated by this or any City as being "Blighted" should know that even after "redevelopment" the tag of "Blighted" is always on the property and the new developer can face the same torment as the previous land owner. This is according to presentations to the California Joint Committee on Housing Aug 17, 2005. So that land in Grand Terrace that the City and the City Redevelopment Agency has designated as Blighted will never be truly owned by anyone other than the city, as they and they alone have absolute power over that properties use. That makes for a bad investment, when the city clearly goes to who ever pays the most, when it makes its decisions.
TERRA LOMA REAL ESTATE, INC.
Number: C2173904
Date Filed: 8/11/1999
Status: active
Jurisdiction: DELAWARE
Address
12034 LA CROSSE AVENUE
GRAND TERRACE, CA 92313
Agent for Service of Process
EDWARD G CARLSTROM
12034 LA CROSSE AVENUE
GRAND TERRACE, CA 92313
Note, the above is not even incorporated under California Law.
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Unfinished Business:
For the past few City Council Meetings there has been no "Unfinished Business" on the Agenda. This may be because they are not going to address the issue that night, or is it because they want us to forget what is still on the table.
I may be forgetting something... Please let me know.
Unfinished Business List:
Council approval of Blue Mt. Villa's
Council Approval of Outdoor Activity Center Revised Plan
Council Approval of Changes to General Plan for the Town Center Plan
Council Approval of Airconditioning Contract
Council Approval of a Definition of Mayor's Duties and Responsibilities
Council Approval of a General Policy and Procedure Document for the City Council's Functioning
Council Approval of ManHole Builder's Planned Development
Council Approval of Revision of the ENTIRE Code of Grand Terrace
Council Approval of Street Cutting Code
Council Approval of Retention of City Manager. (Yes they can remove him)
Infront of the Planning commission:
OAC
TC
Savon
Manhole Builders
Senior Villas
Texaco Rebuild
Barney's Housing Development Project
What else has been on the agenda and not resolved?
How will Seniors get out of a 3 story building?
How will we deal with Day Workers attracted to Lowes?
How will the Library's rent be paid, by who?
Will the County have funds to staff, and stock the "New Library"
How will the public transportation needs be improved in the city?
How will the city prepare for a High School?
How are the Contributions made to Developers affecting the Decisions of the Council and City Staff?
How will the Home Owners on Brentwood be protected from soil errosion of their back yards after the Senior Villa's property is dug out? A Deep Retaining Wall along the entire Property Perhaps?
How do you get the City to put all documents on the Web Site?
How is it that
Now add,,, who was in the UFO?
I may be forgetting something... Please let me know.
Unfinished Business List:
Council approval of Blue Mt. Villa's
Council Approval of Outdoor Activity Center Revised Plan
Council Approval of Changes to General Plan for the Town Center Plan
Council Approval of Airconditioning Contract
Council Approval of a Definition of Mayor's Duties and Responsibilities
Council Approval of a General Policy and Procedure Document for the City Council's Functioning
Council Approval of ManHole Builder's Planned Development
Council Approval of Revision of the ENTIRE Code of Grand Terrace
Council Approval of Street Cutting Code
Council Approval of Retention of City Manager. (Yes they can remove him)
Infront of the Planning commission:
OAC
TC
Savon
Manhole Builders
Senior Villas
Texaco Rebuild
Barney's Housing Development Project
What else has been on the agenda and not resolved?
How will Seniors get out of a 3 story building?
How will we deal with Day Workers attracted to Lowes?
How will the Library's rent be paid, by who?
Will the County have funds to staff, and stock the "New Library"
How will the public transportation needs be improved in the city?
How will the city prepare for a High School?
How are the Contributions made to Developers affecting the Decisions of the Council and City Staff?
How will the Home Owners on Brentwood be protected from soil errosion of their back yards after the Senior Villa's property is dug out? A Deep Retaining Wall along the entire Property Perhaps?
How do you get the City to put all documents on the Web Site?
How is it that
Now add,,, who was in the UFO?
Why are GT Citizens So Skeptical?
Did you read Colton Senior Housing On Hold? The Colton Senior Palms Apartments has so many problems which should have been avoided by proper city review and planning during the planning and construction. The seniors lived in poor conditions on day one and now are being evicted. They were told they all had to agree to take $31,000 to move. And, if they all didn't agree it was going to go down $5,000 per month. In the paper it said, they ALL rejected that amount. They have no place to go. They sold their homes and thought they could live there till they died.
The city of colton "contributed" money to the project, and gave the developer a long term lease on the property and the management rights. Unfortunately the word obligation was not defined specific enough to cover the rights of the residents. Rights like good housing, and a right to live there till they die.
Of course, no senior in the Blue Mt. Senior Villas, will have any of those protections. Seniors must be "Active". Which can be defined to mean able to run down 2 flights of stairs during an earth quake, fire or other disaster. Not in need of medical or other living assistance such as meal preparation other than the lunch served daily at the Senior Center. If you get cranky, incontinence or immobile you had better planned for other living arrangements. Seniors should not consider this a better option than living with family, or moving into a hotel with services. At least at a hotel, they change the sheets, and provide house keeping.
The city of Grand Terrace's record thus far has not garnished much trust that the Senior Villa, OAC, TC or GTI Property will be developed properly. Lets look at there record. Town Hall, roof problems, walls needed replacing, and designed in such away it is dependent on AirConditioning or it is a "Green House". Current Senior Center, has enjoyed continuous problems with the roof. The Rollings Park, sod and grass not installed to specifications. Mt. Vernon and Grand Terrace Road island, the lack of attention to safety impact on adjoining properties, the planting of a palm tree right under utility wires, (they only have two or three years before they have to be removed). The planting of visual impediments on Barton Road, shrubs along the GTI's sidewalk.
Should we trust the backroom negotiations and plans without full disclosure of not only the plans and specifications of the building. No. Should we trust the contractual agreements between the City, CRDA, and the Developer, and Management Company without full and complete discussion of the services to be rendered, and the contractual obligations and remedies to the city and the seniors living in the housing. NO... Should we assume the city's building inspectors will be proficient at inspecting the construction. NO..
Should we question those governing us, spending tax money, and providing "Services". YES
This may take more than THREE minutes.
The Three Minute rule prohibits the citizens of this community to fully address their concerns to the city. Therefore it may be possible that any decision made by the Council and Planning Commission where such a limit was placed on an agenda item may be invalid. If a concern was not brought to council because the speaker was cut off from bringing it forward during the meeting because of the 3 Minute rule, there may be legal recourse to redress the issues silenced by the use of the 3 Minute Gag.
The city of colton "contributed" money to the project, and gave the developer a long term lease on the property and the management rights. Unfortunately the word obligation was not defined specific enough to cover the rights of the residents. Rights like good housing, and a right to live there till they die.
Of course, no senior in the Blue Mt. Senior Villas, will have any of those protections. Seniors must be "Active". Which can be defined to mean able to run down 2 flights of stairs during an earth quake, fire or other disaster. Not in need of medical or other living assistance such as meal preparation other than the lunch served daily at the Senior Center. If you get cranky, incontinence or immobile you had better planned for other living arrangements. Seniors should not consider this a better option than living with family, or moving into a hotel with services. At least at a hotel, they change the sheets, and provide house keeping.
The city of Grand Terrace's record thus far has not garnished much trust that the Senior Villa, OAC, TC or GTI Property will be developed properly. Lets look at there record. Town Hall, roof problems, walls needed replacing, and designed in such away it is dependent on AirConditioning or it is a "Green House". Current Senior Center, has enjoyed continuous problems with the roof. The Rollings Park, sod and grass not installed to specifications. Mt. Vernon and Grand Terrace Road island, the lack of attention to safety impact on adjoining properties, the planting of a palm tree right under utility wires, (they only have two or three years before they have to be removed). The planting of visual impediments on Barton Road, shrubs along the GTI's sidewalk.
Should we trust the backroom negotiations and plans without full disclosure of not only the plans and specifications of the building. No. Should we trust the contractual agreements between the City, CRDA, and the Developer, and Management Company without full and complete discussion of the services to be rendered, and the contractual obligations and remedies to the city and the seniors living in the housing. NO... Should we assume the city's building inspectors will be proficient at inspecting the construction. NO..
Should we question those governing us, spending tax money, and providing "Services". YES
This may take more than THREE minutes.
The Three Minute rule prohibits the citizens of this community to fully address their concerns to the city. Therefore it may be possible that any decision made by the Council and Planning Commission where such a limit was placed on an agenda item may be invalid. If a concern was not brought to council because the speaker was cut off from bringing it forward during the meeting because of the 3 Minute rule, there may be legal recourse to redress the issues silenced by the use of the 3 Minute Gag.
UFO Lands in Grand Terrace?
Grand Terrace had a flying object lands within its city limits.
Reports of the event are still not clear... Perhaps the City Manager, and the City Council should ask the Sheriff's Department to investigate the situation, and if laws were broken, citations written, and arrests made. Perhaps the City would like to gather up the evidence, observations, and make the first public report of the event.
Is Grand Terrace an Airfield? No.
Therefor the craft or object must have been "Unofficial" or UnIdentified.
Perhaps a report to the FAA is in order?
Grandpaterrace has reguested the DOT to look for compliance with the following California Code:
3532. TEMPORARY AIRPORT AUTHORIZATION
(a) No person may make aircraft landings and takeoffs from a nonpermitted or nonexempt site without first applying for and obtaining a temporary airport authorization from the Department to conduct such operations.
(b) For a temporary airport authorization other than for helicopter operations within 1000 feet of a school, a person shall apply for a temporary airport authorization by submitting a letter to the Department. Information to be submitted with the letter, for the application to be complete, is as follows:
(1) Name of person applying and name of the aircraft operator;
(2) Site location (latitude and longitude or other descriptive information which will assist in locating site);
(3) Local area map with site plotted on map (United States Geological Survey, city map, etc.);
(4) Type(s) of aircraft to use the site;
(5) Period and expected number of operations (landings and takeoffs);
(6) Purpose and description of operations;
(7) Letter or notice of approval from local governing body (city or county); and
(8) Letter or notice of approval by landowner.
Reports of the event are still not clear... Perhaps the City Manager, and the City Council should ask the Sheriff's Department to investigate the situation, and if laws were broken, citations written, and arrests made. Perhaps the City would like to gather up the evidence, observations, and make the first public report of the event.
Is Grand Terrace an Airfield? No.
Therefor the craft or object must have been "Unofficial" or UnIdentified.
Perhaps a report to the FAA is in order?
Grandpaterrace has reguested the DOT to look for compliance with the following California Code:
3532. TEMPORARY AIRPORT AUTHORIZATION
(a) No person may make aircraft landings and takeoffs from a nonpermitted or nonexempt site without first applying for and obtaining a temporary airport authorization from the Department to conduct such operations.
(b) For a temporary airport authorization other than for helicopter operations within 1000 feet of a school, a person shall apply for a temporary airport authorization by submitting a letter to the Department. Information to be submitted with the letter, for the application to be complete, is as follows:
(1) Name of person applying and name of the aircraft operator;
(2) Site location (latitude and longitude or other descriptive information which will assist in locating site);
(3) Local area map with site plotted on map (United States Geological Survey, city map, etc.);
(4) Type(s) of aircraft to use the site;
(5) Period and expected number of operations (landings and takeoffs);
(6) Purpose and description of operations;
(7) Letter or notice of approval from local governing body (city or county); and
(8) Letter or notice of approval by landowner.
Planning Commission Lite
Note that the Planning Commission Agenda is not clear what the first applicant is asking for. Are they building a house, replacing a roof, is the city going to require them to build sidewalks and curbs in order to paint... How about an agenda with some information equal to the Staff Agenda... With it's recommendations on it...
You know the Planning Commission will be doing what the Staff recommends so let people be prepared for that reality by a full disclosure of the related information.
We have provided folks at the city with information, how about You All doing the same... Put all the data on the web page... You have produced the information in electronic format, just post it.
You know the Planning Commission will be doing what the Staff recommends so let people be prepared for that reality by a full disclosure of the related information.
We have provided folks at the city with information, how about You All doing the same... Put all the data on the web page... You have produced the information in electronic format, just post it.
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
Planning Commission Agendas
AGENDA
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE WILL BE HELD ON
DATE: August 18, 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. Mayor's RULES... Did the Seniors Villa Presentation take 3 Minutes...
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 Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2005
2. SA-04-21/Cup-04-10, E-04-12
APPLICANT: RAMCAM Corp. on behalf of the owner, Mr. Frahim Tanios
LOCATION: 22045 Barton Road in the City of Grand Terrace
RECOMMENDATION: Open the continued publi hearing, receive the staff report and public testimony, if any, and take action on SA-04-21, CUP-04-10 and E-04-12
3. CUP-05-06, E-05-19: CUP-05-06 and E-05-19 have been filed for an amateur radio antenna structure consisting of a tower-mast and "yagi" antenna.
APPLICANT:Hans Ehlert and Eleanor Keeling Ehlert
LOCATION:22830 Lark Street (The Subject site is located on the northwesterly corner of the intersetion of Lark Street and Crane Street.
RECOMMENDATION: Continue the Public Hearing to Thursday, September 15, 2005, because the Applicants have a prior commitment and can not attend the August 18th meeting.
Amature Radio May be of Importance During Emergency Situations including Terrorisim.
ADJOURN SITE AND ARCHITECTURE REVIEW BOARD/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
CONVENE PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION
Information to Commissioners
Information from Commissioners
This is when the public can hear but not speak
ADJOURN PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION
NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2005
AGENDA
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE WILL BE HELD ON
DATE: August 18, 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. Mayor's RULES... Did the Seniors Villa Presentation take 3 Minutes...
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 Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2005
2. SA-04-21/Cup-04-10, E-04-12
APPLICANT: RAMCAM Corp. on behalf of the owner, Mr. Frahim Tanios
LOCATION: 22045 Barton Road in the City of Grand Terrace
RECOMMENDATION: Open the continued publi hearing, receive the staff report and public testimony, if any, and take action on SA-04-21, CUP-04-10 and E-04-12
3. CUP-05-06, E-05-19: CUP-05-06 and E-05-19 have been filed for an amateur radio antenna structure consisting of a tower-mast and "yagi" antenna.
APPLICANT:Hans Ehlert and Eleanor Keeling Ehlert
LOCATION:22830 Lark Street (The Subject site is located on the northwesterly corner of the intersetion of Lark Street and Crane Street.
RECOMMENDATION: Continue the Public Hearing to Thursday, September 15, 2005, because the Applicants have a prior commitment and can not attend the August 18th meeting.
Amature Radio May be of Importance During Emergency Situations including Terrorisim.
ADJOURN SITE AND ARCHITECTURE REVIEW BOARD/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
CONVENE PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION
Information to Commissioners
Information from Commissioners
This is when the public can hear but not speak
ADJOURN PUBLIC WORKSHOP SESSION
NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2005
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
To City Employees
To City Employees
Please contact the blog with an email other than the City's. There has been a problem on your end answering your emails.
Thank you
Grandterracenews@yahoo.com
Please contact the blog with an email other than the City's. There has been a problem on your end answering your emails.
Thank you
Grandterracenews@yahoo.com
The Concern is the City, not the Land Owners
Grandpaterrace received an Email:
"It saddens me to read the citizens of GT lowering themselves to the Cities level and below. Let us know forget what fine neighbors, friends, family and long term citizens the Dodson Family has been in our community. Let your final good bye be good words about them as they prepare to move from GT after generations of their family being raised here. And by the way...You may want to do your homework and see that more than one parcel of property was purchased in this transaction, more money was not made by this family because of any wrong doings.....
The Dodson's are very good, honest people. They have worked hard, made a modest living, raised their family and few others along the way, taken care of their elderly to their last breath, never complained about any of it and never asked for help.
After Grandma passed on and Daddy retired their dream has been to sell the GT property and build a home close to their children and grandchildren up the hill. Year after year has passed since then....
The city has chosen to interfere and interrupt the quality of life for the Dodsons for several years. Changing the property zoning to commerical, allowing a storage company to move in across the street, Interferring in sales of the property, not approving specific commerical use of the land even though the property was zoned commercial, empty promises month after month until finally their recent purchase of the Dodson property.
It doesn't make sense to build a home any more....because that would take a year or more so instead of getting their dream they will settle for buying a home close to the kids. At least one can take comfort in knowing that they will live the rest of their lives close to family and be able to continue to take care of themselves and loved ones as they always have.
Happy Trails to the Dodson family....until we meet again...
And so I must ask....who among themselves will the citizens of GT choose to attack next?? Maybe the ex-Mayor.....as he has sold his home too.... "
Grandpaterrace's Public Reply:
The writers of this blog have nothing but sympathetic feelings for any Land Owner in the City of Grand Terrace. The issues raised with any land transaction in the City of Grand Terrace are with the City's Methods, and Dealings. These are the concerns of the Citizens and Writers of this Blog. These issues should be discussed and investigated.
Shame on the Citizens of Grand Terrace for NOT taking a more effective stance against the Redevelopment Agency's Actions, the Planning Commissions Actions, and the Recommendations of the City Staff and Tom Schwab which have given the citizens questionable land and development deals done in back rooms.
This is our concern. Anyone doing business with the city does so under a cloud of suspicion. There is not one city transaction above suspicion due to the attitude and practices of the Council, and City Manager, Planning Department, and City Staff.
Reply to Grandpa's Clarification recieved by email:
Dear Grandpa Terrace,
Thank you for your note. I understand the issue is with the city. I totally agree, our shady city government needs a shake up! It's not elementary school anymore Mrs. Ferre.....it's not because your the principal and you said so.... What a terrible example to our children....misrepresentation, lying, manipulation etc.... What did the school board never tell us about.... What a disappointment!
Look out Terrace View Elementary...she will probably approve the 120 low income apartment complex right between you and the Sr. Center too! The Shell station can't sell liquor close the an elementary school but we can move the potential for drugs, gangs etc. right next door!
The majority of what is written in the blog is negative, with mention of the Dodson's and no statements in their favor and/or support, readers may interpret them as a part of the issue. I simply wish to have everyone fairly represented.
The Dodson's requested to lease back the properly from the City because their new home was not closing for 60 days after the GT property. The city refused and said they must be out immediately.
An added twist to the plot....is the relationship between Gene Carlstrom, Terra Loma and the Dodson's. It seems our dear Realtor plays both sides of the fence.....they are related....Uncle Gene.... Perhaps money is more important than family.....higher commission, management fees, maybe a kick back or two......who knows....
Ironic isn't it....the cities management company wouldn't allow the Dodson's to lease back for 60 days. This is the same manager who didn't bat an eye in hard times at staying free of charge, paying no rent or utilities for months on the Dodson property.
"It saddens me to read the citizens of GT lowering themselves to the Cities level and below. Let us know forget what fine neighbors, friends, family and long term citizens the Dodson Family has been in our community. Let your final good bye be good words about them as they prepare to move from GT after generations of their family being raised here. And by the way...You may want to do your homework and see that more than one parcel of property was purchased in this transaction, more money was not made by this family because of any wrong doings.....
The Dodson's are very good, honest people. They have worked hard, made a modest living, raised their family and few others along the way, taken care of their elderly to their last breath, never complained about any of it and never asked for help.
After Grandma passed on and Daddy retired their dream has been to sell the GT property and build a home close to their children and grandchildren up the hill. Year after year has passed since then....
The city has chosen to interfere and interrupt the quality of life for the Dodsons for several years. Changing the property zoning to commerical, allowing a storage company to move in across the street, Interferring in sales of the property, not approving specific commerical use of the land even though the property was zoned commercial, empty promises month after month until finally their recent purchase of the Dodson property.
It doesn't make sense to build a home any more....because that would take a year or more so instead of getting their dream they will settle for buying a home close to the kids. At least one can take comfort in knowing that they will live the rest of their lives close to family and be able to continue to take care of themselves and loved ones as they always have.
Happy Trails to the Dodson family....until we meet again...
And so I must ask....who among themselves will the citizens of GT choose to attack next?? Maybe the ex-Mayor.....as he has sold his home too.... "
Grandpaterrace's Public Reply:
The writers of this blog have nothing but sympathetic feelings for any Land Owner in the City of Grand Terrace. The issues raised with any land transaction in the City of Grand Terrace are with the City's Methods, and Dealings. These are the concerns of the Citizens and Writers of this Blog. These issues should be discussed and investigated.
Shame on the Citizens of Grand Terrace for NOT taking a more effective stance against the Redevelopment Agency's Actions, the Planning Commissions Actions, and the Recommendations of the City Staff and Tom Schwab which have given the citizens questionable land and development deals done in back rooms.
This is our concern. Anyone doing business with the city does so under a cloud of suspicion. There is not one city transaction above suspicion due to the attitude and practices of the Council, and City Manager, Planning Department, and City Staff.
Reply to Grandpa's Clarification recieved by email:
Dear Grandpa Terrace,
Thank you for your note. I understand the issue is with the city. I totally agree, our shady city government needs a shake up! It's not elementary school anymore Mrs. Ferre.....it's not because your the principal and you said so.... What a terrible example to our children....misrepresentation, lying, manipulation etc.... What did the school board never tell us about.... What a disappointment!
Look out Terrace View Elementary...she will probably approve the 120 low income apartment complex right between you and the Sr. Center too! The Shell station can't sell liquor close the an elementary school but we can move the potential for drugs, gangs etc. right next door!
The majority of what is written in the blog is negative, with mention of the Dodson's and no statements in their favor and/or support, readers may interpret them as a part of the issue. I simply wish to have everyone fairly represented.
The Dodson's requested to lease back the properly from the City because their new home was not closing for 60 days after the GT property. The city refused and said they must be out immediately.
An added twist to the plot....is the relationship between Gene Carlstrom, Terra Loma and the Dodson's. It seems our dear Realtor plays both sides of the fence.....they are related....Uncle Gene.... Perhaps money is more important than family.....higher commission, management fees, maybe a kick back or two......who knows....
Ironic isn't it....the cities management company wouldn't allow the Dodson's to lease back for 60 days. This is the same manager who didn't bat an eye in hard times at staying free of charge, paying no rent or utilities for months on the Dodson property.
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NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 18, 2005
NO AGENDA ON LINE AUGUST 15TH, 2005
Arrests and Citations
BOOKING NUMBER: 0508300627
DATE: 08/12/2005 TIME: 0853
ARREST DATE: 08/12/2005 TIME: 0645
LOC: BARTON/PALM AGENCY:
GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME:
FACILITY: WEST VALLEY D.C.
NAME: LAST: ORRANTIA FIRST: ADOLPH MIDDLE: ANDREW
DOB: 01/29/1974 SEX: M
RACE: H HT: 5 08 WT: 140 HAIR: BLK EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: CONTRACTOR
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC1551 FEL ORIGINAL NO BAIL
_________________________________________________________
Charge Detail
PC1551. (a) Whenever any person within this State is charged by a verified complaint before any magistrate of this State with the commission of any crime in any other State, or, with having been convicted of a crime in that State and having escaped from confinement, or having violated the terms of his bail, probation or parole; or (b) whenever complaint is made before any magistrate in this State setting forth on the affidavit of any credible person in another State that a crime has been committed in such other State and that the accused has been charged in such State with the commission of the crime, or that the accused has been convicted of a crime in that State and has escaped from bail, probation or parole and is believed to be in this State; then the magistrate shall issue a warrant directed to any peace officer commanding him to apprehend the person named therein, wherever he may be found in this State, and to bring him before the same or any other magistrate who is available in or convenient of access to the place where the arrest is made. A certified copy of the sworn charge or complaint and affidavit upon which the warrant is issued shall be attached to the warrant.
__________________________________
BOOKING NUMBER: 0508300628
DATE: 08/12/2005 TIME: 0903
ARREST DATE: 08/12/2005 TIME: 0645
LOC: BARTON X PALM GRAND TERRA
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 08/12/2005 TIME: 1154 FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: FEDERICO FIRST: PETER MIDDLE: JAMES
DOB: 09/27/1985 SEX: M
RACE: W HT: 5 08 WT: 160 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC12025(A)(1) MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL CITE-REL
_______________________________________________________________
Charge Detail
PC12025. (a) A person is guilty of carrying a concealed firearm when he or she does any of the following: (1) Carries concealed within any vehicle which is under his or her control or direction any pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person.
____________________________
BOOKING NUMBER: 0508300629
DATE: 08/12/2005 TIME: 0906
ARREST DATE: 08/12/2005 TIME: 0645
LOC: BARTON/PALM AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME: FACILITY: CENTRAL D.C.
NAME: LAST: GALLEGOS FIRST: ALEX MIDDLE:
DOB: 08/27/1981 SEX: M
RACE: H HT: 5 10 WT: 200 HAIR: BLK EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC148.9(A) MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL
PC1320(A) MISD SUPP A NO BAIL
PC242 MISD SUPP A
HS11550(A) MISD SUPP B $35,000.00
PC1320(A) MISD SUPP B
HS11550(A) MISD SUPP C $5,000.00
__________________________________________________________
Charge Detail
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.
PC242. A battery is any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another.
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 thereof, that the person be confined in a county 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.
_________________________________
BOOKING NUMBER: 0508300683
DATE: 08/13/2005 TIME: 1131
ARREST DATE: 08/13/2005 TIME: 1040
LOC: 21845 GRAND TERRACE RD AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 08/13/2005 TIME: 1922 FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: RAMEY FIRST: HENRY MIDDLE: FREDERICK DOB: 01/24/1965 SEX: M
RACE: O HT: 5 11 WT: 350 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: GRN
OCCUPATION: PARALEGAL
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC1320(A) MISD ORIGINAL $30,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
VC12500(A) MISD ORIGINAL
VC40508A MISD ORIGINAL
_______________________________________________________________ Charge Detail
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 willfullyfails to appear within 14 days of the date assigned for his or her appearance intended to evade the process of the court.
VC12500. (a) A person may not drive a motor vehicle upon a highway, unless the person then holds a valid driver's license issued underthis code, except those persons who are expressly exempted under this code.
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.
____________________________
DATE: 08/12/2005 TIME: 0853
ARREST DATE: 08/12/2005 TIME: 0645
LOC: BARTON/PALM AGENCY:
GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME:
FACILITY: WEST VALLEY D.C.
NAME: LAST: ORRANTIA FIRST: ADOLPH MIDDLE: ANDREW
DOB: 01/29/1974 SEX: M
RACE: H HT: 5 08 WT: 140 HAIR: BLK EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: CONTRACTOR
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC1551 FEL ORIGINAL NO BAIL
_________________________________________________________
Charge Detail
PC1551. (a) Whenever any person within this State is charged by a verified complaint before any magistrate of this State with the commission of any crime in any other State, or, with having been convicted of a crime in that State and having escaped from confinement, or having violated the terms of his bail, probation or parole; or (b) whenever complaint is made before any magistrate in this State setting forth on the affidavit of any credible person in another State that a crime has been committed in such other State and that the accused has been charged in such State with the commission of the crime, or that the accused has been convicted of a crime in that State and has escaped from bail, probation or parole and is believed to be in this State; then the magistrate shall issue a warrant directed to any peace officer commanding him to apprehend the person named therein, wherever he may be found in this State, and to bring him before the same or any other magistrate who is available in or convenient of access to the place where the arrest is made. A certified copy of the sworn charge or complaint and affidavit upon which the warrant is issued shall be attached to the warrant.
__________________________________
BOOKING NUMBER: 0508300628
DATE: 08/12/2005 TIME: 0903
ARREST DATE: 08/12/2005 TIME: 0645
LOC: BARTON X PALM GRAND TERRA
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 08/12/2005 TIME: 1154 FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: FEDERICO FIRST: PETER MIDDLE: JAMES
DOB: 09/27/1985 SEX: M
RACE: W HT: 5 08 WT: 160 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC12025(A)(1) MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL CITE-REL
_______________________________________________________________
Charge Detail
PC12025. (a) A person is guilty of carrying a concealed firearm when he or she does any of the following: (1) Carries concealed within any vehicle which is under his or her control or direction any pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person.
____________________________
BOOKING NUMBER: 0508300629
DATE: 08/12/2005 TIME: 0906
ARREST DATE: 08/12/2005 TIME: 0645
LOC: BARTON/PALM AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME: FACILITY: CENTRAL D.C.
NAME: LAST: GALLEGOS FIRST: ALEX MIDDLE:
DOB: 08/27/1981 SEX: M
RACE: H HT: 5 10 WT: 200 HAIR: BLK EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC148.9(A) MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL
PC1320(A) MISD SUPP A NO BAIL
PC242 MISD SUPP A
HS11550(A) MISD SUPP B $35,000.00
PC1320(A) MISD SUPP B
HS11550(A) MISD SUPP C $5,000.00
__________________________________________________________
Charge Detail
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.
PC242. A battery is any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another.
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 thereof, that the person be confined in a county 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.
_________________________________
BOOKING NUMBER: 0508300683
DATE: 08/13/2005 TIME: 1131
ARREST DATE: 08/13/2005 TIME: 1040
LOC: 21845 GRAND TERRACE RD AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 08/13/2005 TIME: 1922 FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: RAMEY FIRST: HENRY MIDDLE: FREDERICK DOB: 01/24/1965 SEX: M
RACE: O HT: 5 11 WT: 350 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: GRN
OCCUPATION: PARALEGAL
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC1320(A) MISD ORIGINAL $30,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
VC12500(A) MISD ORIGINAL
VC40508A MISD ORIGINAL
_______________________________________________________________ Charge Detail
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 willfullyfails to appear within 14 days of the date assigned for his or her appearance intended to evade the process of the court.
VC12500. (a) A person may not drive a motor vehicle upon a highway, unless the person then holds a valid driver's license issued underthis code, except those persons who are expressly exempted under this code.
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.
____________________________
New Rules for Posting Comments
Due to some recent "Adult" material floating around and being posted on Blogs the comment portion is now "OFF" the blog. If you have a comment you wish to have included, you may email it by clicking on the envelope icon. PLEASE POST ON BLOG should be in the Subject area. If you have a desire to remain unknown, that is fine, pick a name or one will be picked for you.
GrandPaTerrace is not always in town to edit these things off the blog, and has no other way of keeping this a G rated site. Google has been given the data to try to track down the source of the offending commenter and blog links. If this problem is resolved, we may be able to return to an open blog...
Any one wishing to become a bog contributor may do so by sending an email requesting to be a contributor, the email they wish to receive email from readers, and a nick name. An Invitation to blog will be sent you by the Google Blogspot Server, follow the steps and you too can be a bloger.../contributor.
GrandPaTerrace is not always in town to edit these things off the blog, and has no other way of keeping this a G rated site. Google has been given the data to try to track down the source of the offending commenter and blog links. If this problem is resolved, we may be able to return to an open blog...
Any one wishing to become a bog contributor may do so by sending an email requesting to be a contributor, the email they wish to receive email from readers, and a nick name. An Invitation to blog will be sent you by the Google Blogspot Server, follow the steps and you too can be a bloger.../contributor.
Friday, August 12, 2005
MORE CONCERNS ABOUT THE SENIOR PROJECT
MORE CONCERNS
1. Who will hold title to the Senior Housing Project?
2. Who will manage it?
3. Just what is a "not profit agency" of this caliber?
Where did the Council get the idea that seniors wouldn't shop downtown? Where else would they go if they don't drive? Do they mean shop at Lowes? Is that a done deal? I think this project on a smaller scale would make a great contribution to the Grand Terrace "City Walk" on Barton Road.
If this is the project that the City has been saving our hard earned tax money for, as stated by Mr. Schwab, how long has this plan been on the desks of our City officials.
If our City has so much money to spend why not creat a Recreation Center for the children.
Wouldn't it be great if Mr. Schwab had dedicated one of the Rehab projects to a "Kids Club"?
It seems there are so many citizens who disagree with Mr. Hilkey, and consider the future of Grand Terrace' children is everybody's responsibility?
1. Who will hold title to the Senior Housing Project?
2. Who will manage it?
3. Just what is a "not profit agency" of this caliber?
Where did the Council get the idea that seniors wouldn't shop downtown? Where else would they go if they don't drive? Do they mean shop at Lowes? Is that a done deal? I think this project on a smaller scale would make a great contribution to the Grand Terrace "City Walk" on Barton Road.
If this is the project that the City has been saving our hard earned tax money for, as stated by Mr. Schwab, how long has this plan been on the desks of our City officials.
If our City has so much money to spend why not creat a Recreation Center for the children.
Wouldn't it be great if Mr. Schwab had dedicated one of the Rehab projects to a "Kids Club"?
It seems there are so many citizens who disagree with Mr. Hilkey, and consider the future of Grand Terrace' children is everybody's responsibility?
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