Arrests Jan 2007 HS Charges are Drug Related

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701301423
DATE: 01/28/2007 TIME: 0300
ARREST DATE: 01/28/2007 TIME: 0105
LOC: LA CROSSE/1-215 AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME:
FACILITY: WEST VALLEY D.C.
NAME: LAST: MURILLO FIRST: RAMON MIDDLE: ERNESTO
DOB: 09/04/1967 SEX: M
RACE: H HT: 5 09 WT: 170 HAIR: MUL EYE COLOR: HAZ
OCCUPATION: REFUSED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC1203.2(A) FEL ORIGINAL NO BAIL Probation Violation
PC273.5(A) FEL ORIGINAL Domestic Battery

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701301402
DATE: 01/27/2007 TIME: 2315
ARREST DATE: 01/27/2007 TIME: 2200
LOC: BARTON/COMMERCE WAY
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME:
FACILITY: CENTRAL D.C.
NAME: LAST: SNOW FIRST: SEAN MIDDLE: SCOTT
DOB: 02/02/1968 SEX: M
RACE: W HT: 5 10 WT: 190 HAIR: MUL EYE COLOR: BLU
OCCUPATION: MECHANIC
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC314.1 MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL
PC647(F) MISD ORIGINAL


BOOKING NUMBER: 0701301365
DATE: 01/27/2007 TIME: 0549
ARREST DATE: 01/27/2007 TIME: 0417
LOC: MICHIGAN/BARTON
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME:
FACILITY: CENTRAL D.C.
NAME: LAST: FERRIS FIRST: WILLIAM MIDDLE: RANDOLPH
DOB: 11/04/1958 SEX: M
RACE: W HT: 5 09 WT: 160 HAIR: BLN EYE COLOR: BLU
OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11377(A) FEL ORIGINAL $10,000.00


BOOKING NUMBER: 0701301336
DATE: 01/27/2007 TIME: 0115
ARREST DATE: 01/26/2007 TIME: 2359
LOC: 22491 DE BERRY ST #M165
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 01/27/2007 TIME: 0632
FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: OCEGUEDA FIRST: YVONNE MIDDLE: ELIZABETH
DOB: 01/22/1973 SEX: F
RACE: H HT: 5 02 WT: 130 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC243(E)(1) MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL CITE-REL


BOOKING NUMBER: 0701301337
DATE: 01/27/2007 TIME: 0112
ARREST DATE: 01/26/2007 TIME: 2359
LOC: 22491 DEBERRY ST #M165
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 01/27/2007 TIME: 1046
FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: WHITE FIRST: MICHAEL MIDDLE: THOMAS
DOB: 08/13/1972 SEX: M
RACE: W HT: 6 00 WT: 190 HAIR: MUL EYE COLOR: GRN
OCCUPATION: OTHER
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC243(E)(1) MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL CITE-REL

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701301279
DATE: 01/26/2007 TIME: 0536
ARREST DATE: 01/26/2007 TIME: 0341
LOC: DEBERRY/STONEWOOD
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITYRELEASE
DATE: TIME: FACILITY: CENTRAL D.C.
NAME: LAST: HUTTON FIRST: MICHAEL MIDDLE: ANTHONY
DOB: 09/23/1983 SEX: M
RACE: B HT: 6 00 WT: 170 HAIR: MUL EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: OTHER
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC529 FEL ORIGINAL $15,000.00
HS11360(B) MISD SUPP A $375.00
PC1320(B) FEL SUPP B NO BAIL
PC459 FEL SUPP B
VC23152(A) MISD SUPP C $5,000.00
PC1203.2 FEL SUPP D NO BAIL
PC459 FEL SUPP D

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701301302
DATE: 01/26/2007 TIME: 1629
ARREST DATE: 01/26/2007 TIME: 1540
LOC: BROWNING ST./MAIN ST.
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 01/26/2007 TIME: 2245
FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: CORONEL FIRST: ROBERTO MIDDLE: GARCIA
DOB: 12/28/1962 SEX: M
RACE: H HT: 5 08 WT: 160 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: MECHANIC
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
VC12500(A) MISD ORIGINAL $20,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
VC23103(A) MISD ORIGINAL
VC40508(A) MISD ORIGINAL

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701301159
DATE: 01/25/2007 TIME: 1159
ARREST DATE: 01/25/2007 TIME: 1115
LOC: BARTON RD/215 FWY AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 01/25/2007 TIME: 1905
FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: PENNINGTON FIRST: KIP MIDDLE: BROOKE
DOB: 03/19/1962 SEX: M
RACE: W HT: 5 11 WT: 200 HAIR: MUL EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: NONE LISTED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC1320(A) MISD ORIGINAL $20,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
PC314(1) MISD ORIGINAL

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701344020
DATE: 01/24/2007 TIME: 2036
ARREST DATE: 01/24/2007 TIME: 1918
LOC: BARTON RD/ CANAL ST
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME:
FACILITY: WEST VALLEY D.C.
NAME: LAST: GARCIA FIRST: GILBERT MIDDLE:
DOB: 02/15/1978 SEX: M
RACE: H HT: 5 07 WT: 290 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: DETAILER
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC1320(A) MISD ORIGINAL $100,000.00
PC314 MISD ORIGINAL
PC853.7 MISD ORIGINAL

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701301027
DATE: 01/23/2007 TIME: 0828
ARREST DATE: 01/23/2007 TIME: 0713
LOC: BARTON/TERRACE
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME: FACILITY: CENTRAL D.C.
NAME: LAST: CABRERA FIRST: GERARDO MIDDLE:
DOB: 06/25/1979 SEX: M
RACE: H HT: 5 04 WT: 175 HAIR: BLK EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: NONE
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11377(A) FEL ORIGINAL $10,000.00
PC243(E)(1) MISD SWM023316 $25,000.00
PC273A(B) MISD SWM023316PC278 MISD SWM023316

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701300943
DATE: 01/21/2007 TIME: 0338ARREST
DATE: 01/21/2007 TIME: 0200
LOC: CANAL/MT.VERNON
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 01/21/2007 TIME: 0851
FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: BOLANOS FIRST: RICARDO MIDDLE:
DOB: 07/31/1985 SEX: M
RACE: H HT: 5 11 WT: 213 HAIR: BLK EYE COLOR: BRO OCCUPATION: OTHER
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11364 MISD ORIGINAL $25,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
PC1320(A) MISD ORIGINAL
PC853.7 MISD ORIGINAL
PC1320(A) MISD SUPP A $50,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
VC14601.2(A) MISD SUPP A

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701300944
DATE: 01/21/2007 TIME: 0343
ARREST DATE: 01/21/2007 TIME: 0200
LOC: CANAL/MT.VERNON
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 01/21/2007 TIME: 1609
FACILITY:NAME: LAST: GUTIERREZ FIRST: ELIZABETH MIDDLE:
DOB: 08/07/1982 SEX: F RACE: H HT: 5 04 WT: 130 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC12020(A) FEL ORIGINAL $10,000.00 BAIL-BOND

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701343304
DATE: 01/20/2007 TIME: 0437
ARREST DATE: 01/20/2007 TIME: 0340
LOC: MICHIGAN/BARTON ROAD GT AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 01/20/2007 TIME: 2223
FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: CELIS FIRST: ERIC MIDDLE: ANTHONY
DOB: 12/08/1988 SEX: M
RACE: H HT: 5 11 WT: 230 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: HAZ
OCCUPATION: NONE LISTED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11550(A) MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL CITE-REL
Under the Influence of Intoxicant in Public

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701300771
DATE: 01/18/2007 TIME: 0208
ARREST DATE: 01/18/2007 TIME: 0015
LOC: MICHIGAN X DEBERRY
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME:
FACILITY: CENTRAL D.C.
NAME: LAST: CHACON FIRST: RONALD MIDDLE: PATRICK
DOB: 03/29/1965 SEX: M
RACE: H HT: 5 06 WT: 170 HAIR: BLK EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: MACHINEST
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11377(A) FEL ORIGINAL $20,000.00 Possession Controlled Substance
PC487(A) FEL ORIGINAL Grand Theft
PC496(A) FEL ORIGINAL Possession of Stolen Property
HS11377 FEL SUPP A NO BAIL
PC1203.2 FEL SUPP A Probation Clause
PC1203.2 FEL SUPP B NO BAIL Probation Clause
PC666 FEL SUPP B Repeat Offender Condition


BOOKING NUMBER: 0701342702
DATE: 01/17/2007 TIME: 0436
ARREST DATE: 01/17/2007 TIME: 0316
LOC: BARTON/MICHIGAN GRAND TER
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 01/17/2007 TIME: 1119
FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: MARTIN FIRST: J W MIDDLE:
DOB: 07/18/1965 SEX: M
RACE: B HT: 5 10 WT: 200 HAIR: BLK EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: NONE LISTED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
VC14601.1(A) MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL CITE-REL


BOOKING NUMBER: 0701342703
DATE: 01/17/2007 TIME: 0446
ARREST DATE: 01/15/2007 TIME: 0316
LOC: BARTON/MICHIGAN, GRN TERC
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 01/17/2007 TIME: 1840
FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: MARTINEZ FIRST: ANGELICA MIDDLE: ISADORA
DOB: 02/20/1988 SEX: F
RACE: H HT: 5 06 WT: 125 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: NONE LISTED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11550(A) MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL CITE-REL

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701300668
DATE: 01/15/2007 TIME: 0116
ARREST DATE: 01/15/2007 TIME: 0023
LOC: PALM AVE/GRAND TERRACE
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 01/15/2007 TIME: 1851 FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: DESANTIAGO FIRST: CRISTIAN MIDDLE: VALENTIN
DOB: 02/14/1988 SEX: M
RACE: H HT: 5 07 WT: 250 HAIR: BLK EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC12020(A) FEL ORIGINAL $10,000.00 BAIL-BOND
Firearms or Explosives Charge of some kind


BOOKING NUMBER: 0701300618
DATE: 01/13/2007 TIME: 2101
ARREST DATE: 01/13/2007 TIME: 2000
LOC: BARTON RD./MT VERNON
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 01/14/2007 TIME: 0122
FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: SANGER FIRST: KEVIN MIDDLE: KRISTIAN
DOB: 02/17/1962 SEX: M
RACE: W HT: 6 01 WT: 190 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BLU
OCCUPATION: HANDYMAN
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11364 MISD ORIGINAL $30,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
PC1320(A) MISD ORIGINAL
VC14601.1(A) MISD SUPP A $7,500.00 MISD-WARRANT
VC21367(C) MISD SUPP A
VC4000(A) MISD SUPP A
VC40508(A) MISD SUPP A
VC4454(A) MISD SUPP A

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701300575
DATE: 01/13/2007 TIME: 0113
ARREST DATE: 01/13/2007 TIME: 0001
LOC: 22031 DE BERRY ST
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 01/13/2007 TIME: 1111
FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: ORTEGA FIRST: GUSTAVO MIDDLE: RUBIO
DOB: 12/05/1971 SEX: M
RACE: H HT: 5 05 WT: 210 HAIR: BLK EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: NONE
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC647(F) MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL CITE-REL

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701300581
DATE: 01/13/2007 TIME: 0249
ARREST DATE: 01/13/2007 TIME: 0150
LOC: WASHINGTON @ MT VERNON AV
AGENCY: CALIF HWY PATROL
RELEASE DATE: 01/13/2007 TIME: 1017
FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: MITCHELL FIRST: STANFORD MIDDLE: BERNARD
DOB: 06/03/1965 SEX: M
RACE: B HT: 5 11 WT: 200 HAIR: BLK EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: OTHER
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
VC23152(A) MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL CITE-REL
VC23152(B) MISD ORIGINAL

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701300617
DATE: 01/13/2007 TIME: 2016
ARREST DATE: 01/13/2007 TIME: 1826
LOC: S/B I-215 WASHINGTON ST.
AGENCY: CALIF HWY PATROL
RELEASE DATE: 01/14/2007 TIME: 0157
FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: THACKER FIRST: ROBERT MIDDLE: JOHN
DOB: 02/18/1980 SEX: M
RACE: W HT: 5 10 WT: 160 HAIR: MUL EYE COLOR: BLU
OCCUPATION: FOREMAN
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
VC23152(A) MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL CITE-REL
VC23152(B) MISD ORIGINAL

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701300580
DATE: 01/13/2007 TIME: 0241
ARREST DATE: 01/13/2007 TIME: 0040 LOC: I-10 E/B E/O MT VERNON
AGENCY: CALIF HWY PATROL
RELEASE DATE: 01/13/2007 TIME: 1201
FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: WASHINGTON FIRST: FLORA MIDDLE: ELIZABETH
DOB: 07/11/1975 SEX: F
RACE: H HT: 5 02 WT: 170 HAIR: BLK EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: UNIT CLERK
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
VC23152(A) MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL CITE-REL
VC23152(B) MISD ORIGINAL

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701342157
DATE: 01/13/2007 TIME: 0100
ARREST DATE: 01/12/2007 TIME: 2324
LOC: 24414 UNIVERSITY AVE
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 01/13/2007 TIME: 1458
FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: AGUIRRE FIRST: ESMERALDA MIDDLE:
DOB: 07/04/1977 SEX: F
RACE: H HT: 5 04 WT: 145 HAIR: MUL EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: NONE LISTED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11377(A) FEL ORIGINAL $10,000.00 BAIL-BOND

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701342102
DATE: 01/12/2007 TIME: 1816
ARREST DATE: 01/12/2007 TIME: 1542
LOC: RESIDENCE
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME: FACILITY: WEST VALLEY D.C.
NAME: LAST: BOM FIRST: CHRISTOPHE MIDDLE: WILLIAM
DOB: 04/13/1972 SEX: M
RACE: W HT: 6 02 WT: 320 HAIR: MUL EYE COLOR: HAZ OCCUPATION: COMPUTER REPAIR
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11364 MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL
PC1320(A) MISD ORIGINAL

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701300562
DATE: 01/12/2007 TIME: 1916
ARREST DATE: 01/12/2007 TIME: 1825
LOC: BARTON RD/MT VERNON AVE
AGENCY: CENTRAL STATION
RELEASE DATE: 01/12/2007 TIME: 2321 FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: NELSON FIRST: ADRIAN MIDDLE: MARINO
DOB: 11/16/1974 SEX: M
RACE: B HT: 5 09 WT: 180 HAIR: MUL EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11357(B) MISD ORIGINAL $25,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
HS11377(B) MISD ORIGINAL
PC1320(A) MISD ORIGINAL
VC14601.1(A) MISD SUPP A $5,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
VC16028(A) MISD SUPP A
VC24601 MISD SUPP A

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701300538
DATE: 01/12/2007 TIME: 0206
ARREST DATE: 01/12/2007 TIME: 0044
LOC: MINONA/MT.VERNON
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 01/12/2007
TIME: 0628 FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: VELASCO FIRST: MARTIN MIDDLE: SANCHEZ
DOB: 11/11/1987 SEX: M
RACE: H HT: 5 04 WT: 130 HAIR: BLK EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: OTHER
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
VC12500(A) MISD ORIGINAL $5,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
VC40508(A) MISD ORIGINAL

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701300467
DATE: 01/11/2007 TIME: 0400
ARREST DATE: 01/11/2007 TIME: 0219
LOC: BARTON RD W/ I-215
AGENCY: CALIF HWY PATROL
RELEASE DATE: 01/11/2007
TIME: 0956
FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: SERVELLON FIRST: YENSI MIDDLE: J
DOB: 11/30/1983 SEX: F
RACE: H HT: 5 03 WT: 130 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
VC23152(A) MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL CITE-REL
VC23152(B) MISD ORIGINAL

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701300483
DATE: 01/11/2007 TIME: 1705
ARREST DATE: 01/11/2007 TIME: 1615
LOC: 111 E REDLANDS BLVD
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME:
FACILITY: CENTRAL D.C.
NAME: LAST: TAYLOR FIRST: GRIFFIN MIDDLE: MICHAEL
DOB: 10/27/1985 SEX: M
RACE: W HT: 6 01 WT: 160 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BLU
OCCUPATION: UNKNOWN
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC1320(A) MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL
PC459 MISD ORIGINAL
PC475(C) MISD ORIGINAL
PC496(A) MISD ORIGINAL
HS11550(A) MISD SUPP A NO BAIL
PC1320(A) MISD SUPP A
PC475(C) MISD SUPP A
HS11550(A) MISD SUPP B NO BAIL
PC1320(A) MISD SUPP B
PC853.7 MISD SUPP B
VC23152(A) MISD SUPP C $45,000.00
VC40508(A) MISD SUPP C

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701300479
DATE: 01/11/2007 TIME: 1519
ARREST DATE: 01/11/2007 TIME: 1430
LOC: GRAND TERRACE RD/VIVIENDA
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 01/11/2007 TIME: 2158
FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: BROOKS FIRST: BENJAMIN MIDDLE: JAY
DOB: 02/26/1981 SEX: M
RACE: W HT: 6 02 WT: 190 HAIR: MUL EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
VC12500(A) MISD ORIGINAL $10,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
VC4000(A) OTH ORIGINAL
VC40508(A) MISD ORIGINAL

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701300475
DATE: 01/11/2007 TIME: 1124
ARREST DATE: 01/11/2007 TIME: 0820
LOC: BARTON RD & GLENDORA DR.
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 01/11/2007 TIME: 1650
FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: ROBINSON FIRST: RONNIE MIDDLE: JOE
DOB: 10/08/1957 SEX: M
RACE: B HT: 6 00 WT: 205 HAIR: MUL EYE COLOR: HAZ
OCCUPATION: SALES
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
VC14601.1(A) MISD ORIGINAL $40,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
VC22350 MISD ORIGINAL
HS11364 MISD POM2PM022570 $40,000.00

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701300462
DATE: 01/11/2007 TIME: 0144
ARREST DATE: 01/10/2007 TIME: 2321
LOC: 11852 MT VERNON AVE
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 01/11/2007 TIME: 1029
FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: RESKA FIRST: RICHARD MIDDLE: JOHN
DOB: 06/24/1978 SEX: M
RACE: W HT: 5 10 WT: 145 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: ELECTRICIAN
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC148(A)(1) MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL CITE-REL
VC23152(A) MISD ORIGINAL
VC23152(B) MISD ORIGINAL


BOOKING NUMBER: 0701300436
DATE: 01/10/2007 TIME: 1652
ARREST DATE: 01/10/2007 TIME: 1600
LOC: 22393 DESOTO
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 01/10/2007
TIME: 2157 FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: ILDERTON
FIRST: ROBERT MIDDLE: LAWRENCE
DOB: 04/06/1978 SEX: M
RACE: W HT: 6 05 WT: 270 HAIR: MUL EYE COLOR: BLU
OCCUPATION: TATTOO
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
VC14601(A) MISD ORIGINAL $10,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
VC16028(A) OTH ORIGINAL
VC40508A MISD ORIGINAL
VC14601.1(A) MISD SUPP A $2,500.00 MISD-WARRANT
VC40508(A) MISD SUPP A
PC1320(A) MISD SUPP B $10,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
PC647(F) MISD SUPP B
PC853.7 MISD SUPP B

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701300393
DATE: 01/09/2007 TIME: 1945
ARREST DATE: 01/09/2007 TIME: 1747
LOC: BARTON RD/MT VERNON AVE
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME:
FACILITY: CENTRAL D.C.
NAME: LAST: RODRIGUEZ FIRST: ANTONIA MIDDLE: JUANITA
DOB: 02/22/1960 SEX: F
RACE: H HT: 5 03 WT: 130 HAIR: MUL EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: TELEMARKETING
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC529 FEL ORIGINAL $15,000.00 False ID or Assumption of ID of Another
HS11350(A) FEL RIF123478 $25,000.00 Possession of Drugs
PC667.5(B) FEL RIF123478 Special Enhancement

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701300284
DATE: 01/07/2007 TIME: 0157
ARREST DATE: 01/07/2007 TIME: 0027
LOC: COUNTRY CLUB/DOS RIOS, GT
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME:
FACILITY: CENTRAL D.C.
NAME: LAST: MARTIN FIRST: ARRON MIDDLE: MICHAEL
DOB: 07/10/1986 SEX: M
RACE: W HT: 6 01 WT: 190 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: HAZ
OCCUPATION: OTHER
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11550(A) MISD ORIGINAL $10,000.00
PC1320(A) MISD ORIGINAL
PC853.7 MISD ORIGINAL
HS11377(A) FEL RIF131224 $20,000.00

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701300231
DATE: 01/06/2007 TIME: 0231
ARREST DATE: 01/06/2007 TIME: 0115
LOC: MT.VERNON/WASHINGTON
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 01/06/2007 TIME: 1152
FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: SAENZ FIRST: JOSEPH MIDDLE: TOVAR
DOB: 02/21/1972 SEX: M
RACE: H HT: 5 09 WT: 215 HAIR: BLK EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: WELDER
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
VC23152(A) MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL CITE-REL
VC23152(B) MISD ORIGINAL

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701300227
DATE: 01/06/2007 TIME: 0120
ARREST DATE: 01/05/2007 TIME: 2315
LOC: MT.VERNON/BARTON
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 01/06/2007 TIME: 1902 FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: MARQUEZ FIRST: EDWARD MIDDLE: JOSEPH
DOB: 02/01/1984 SEX: M
RACE: H HT: 5 08 WT: 145 HAIR: MUL EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: PAINTER
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11379(A) FEL ORIGINAL $20,000.00 BAIL-BOND

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701300175
DATE: 01/05/2007 TIME: 0524
ARREST DATE: 01/05/2007 TIME: 0355
LOC: 11910 PASCAL AVE
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME:
FACILITY: CENTRAL D.C.
NAME: LAST: GONZALES FIRST: PHILLIP MIDDLE: ALEX
DOB: 10/26/1971 SEX: M
RACE: H HT: 5 08 WT: 200 HAIR: MUL EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: OTHER
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITIONVC10851(A) FEL ORIGINAL $25,000.00

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701300175
DATE: 01/05/2007 TIME: 0524
ARREST DATE: 01/05/2007 TIME: 0355
LOC: 11910 PASCAL AVE
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME: FACILITY: CENTRAL D.C.
NAME: LAST: GONZALES FIRST: PHILLIP MIDDLE: ALEX
DOB: 10/26/1971 SEX: MRACE: H HT: 5 08 WT: 200 HAIR: MUL EYE COLOR: BRO OCCUPATION: OTHER
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
VC10851(A) FEL ORIGINAL $25,000.00


BOOKING NUMBER: 0701340605
DATE: 01/04/2007 TIME: 1451
ARREST DATE: 01/04/2007 TIME: 1412
LOC: 12001 VIVIENOA AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 01/04/2007 TIME: 1941
FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: URBANO FIRST: MARLENE MIDDLE: VALERIE
DOB: 03/15/1977 SEX: F
RACE: H HT: 5 09 WT: 186 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11377(A) MISD ORIGINAL $50,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
PC1320(A) MISD ORIGINAL

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701300093
DATE: 01/03/2007 TIME: 1708
ARREST DATE: 01/03/2007 TIME: 1555
LOC: 21945 G.T. RD GRAND TERRA
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME: FACILITY: CENTRAL D.C.
NAME: LAST: DILLINGHAM FIRST: JOSEPH MIDDLE: DAVID
DOB: 11/09/1977 SEX: M
RACE: W HT: 5 11 WT: 155 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: GEN LOBOR
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
PC529 FEL ORIGINAL $15,000.00
PC1320(A) MISD SUPP A $10,000.00
PC148(A)(1) MISD SUPP A
PC853.7 MISD SUPP A

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701300089
DATE: 01/03/2007 TIME: 1350
ARREST DATE: 01/03/2007 TIME: 1300
LOC: 12312 PASCAL
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 01/03/2007 TIME: 1834 FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: REDES FIRST: OLA MIDDLE: CAROLINE
DOB: 02/17/1960 SEX: F
RACE: W HT: 5 02 WT: 105 HAIR: MUL EYE COLOR: BLU
OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11364(A) MISD ORIGINAL $100,000.00 MISD-WARRANT Possession
HS11377(A) MISD ORIGINAL
HS11550(A) MISD ORIGINAL
PC1320(A) MISD ORIGINAL
PC853.7 MISD ORIGINAL
PC1320(A) MISD SUPP A $50,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
PC647(F) MISD SUPP A
HS11550(A) MISD SUPP B $10,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
PC1320(A) MISD SUPP B
PC853.7 MISD SUPP B

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701300052
DATE: 01/02/2007 TIME: 1006
ARREST DATE: 01/02/2007
TIME: 0937 LOC: 12808 FREMONTIA
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 01/02/2007 TIME: 1441 FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: WEBER FIRST: JOSEPH MIDDLE: MICHAEL DOB: 12/06/1974 SEX: M
RACE: W HT: 5 02 WT: 200 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: HAZ
OCCUPATION: UNEMPLOYED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
VC14601.1(A) MISD ORIGINAL $30,000.00 MISD-WARRANT
VC40508(A) MISD ORIGINAL

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701300008
DATE: 01/01/2007 TIME: 0131
ARREST DATE: 01/01/2007 TIME: 0040
LOC: BARTON/MICHIGAN
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: 01/01/2007 TIME: 0633 FACILITY:
NAME: LAST: MORGAN
FIRST: DALE MIDDLE: WESLEY DOB: 12/27/1985 SEX: M
RACE: W HT: 5 10 WT: 145 HAIR: BRO EYE COLOR: BLU
OCCUPATION: IRON WORKER
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11550(A) MISD ORIGINAL NO BAIL CITE-REL

BOOKING NUMBER: 0701300034
DATE: 01/01/2007 TIME: 1009
ARREST DATE: 01/01/2007 TIME: 0918
LOC: 22444 TERRACE PINES
AGENCY: GRANDTERRACE CITY
RELEASE DATE: TIME: FACILITY: CENTRAL D.C.
NAME: LAST: GOMEZ FIRST: PATRICIA MIDDLE: RUTH
DOB: 06/22/1966 SEX: F
RACE: W HT: 5 00 WT: 90 HAIR: MUL EYE COLOR: BRO
OCCUPATION: NONE LISTED
CHARGE TYPE SUPPL/HOLD BAIL DISPOSITION
HS11377(A) FEL ORIGINAL $10,000.00
HS11364(A) MISD SUPP A $10,000.00
HS11377(A) MISD SUPP A
HS11550(A) MISD SUPP A

Who will the Council Consider?

The applicants are for the Vacant Seat on the City Council Are:

Matthew Addington, a 23-year resident, project manager at Hall &Foreman Inc. in Rancho Cucamonga.
Member of the GrandTerrace Planning Commission.

Dan Buchanan, a 20-year resident, is regional counsel for First AmericanTitle Co. in Riverside.
Former mayor of Grand Terrace.

Lloyd H. Dodd III, a 23-year resident, is a utilities shop supervisor atPatton State Hospital.
He ran for a City Council seat in November but was defeated.

Linda B. Duet, a 19-year resident, is a public accountant at Soren McAdam Christenson

L.L.P. Charles Hornsby, a 12-year resident, is a bartender at TGI Friday's and amobile disc jockey.

Robert Mendez, a six-year resident, is a fire-prevention specialist inarson investigation with the San Bernardino County Fire Department.

Jeremy Samson, a two-year resident, works as a teacher in the Jurupa Unified School District.

Doug Wilson, a 26-year resident, is a director of land development in the Coachella Valley. Wilson, who ran for mayor in November but was defeated, CHAIRMAN of the Grand Terrace Planning Commission.

Crest Apartment Fire to be Investigated:

A fire at "The Crest Apartments" in Grand Terrace has displaced 27 residents and damaged a dozen apartments.

San Bernardino County Fire reported: The four-alarm blaze at The Crest apartments on DeBerry Street started in an attic at 12:16 p.m., and spread through several units on the top floor.

Heavy winds hindered early firefighting efforts of the 90 firefighters that responded from a half-dozen agencies. They were able to gain control of the blaze after several hours of work.

The Cause of the fire is still under investigation. Residents affected are being aided by the Red Cross.

This apartment building was reciently purchased by the current owners. Rennovations are being done, it is not known if this may have contributed to the fire or not.

Lets keep track of these folks that were displaced. If you have anything to contribute to the Investigation of the Fire Please share it with the Fire Department.

Thanks to the Fire Department... and to the folks who made sure everyone was safe. It is now we must ask, what do you need, how can I help those who are now homeless.

From the Email Inbox:

Dear Gramps In Regard to In the News:

Steve Wall again is the Press Secretary for Tom Schwab. It was not an article it was a press release. I hope no one believes that Wall was just sitting at his desk and a light bulb went on over his head and he thought he would write again, yet another story on lawsuits. Strange it comes out right when Tom Schwab gets back from vacation and finds out that the citizens have asked for the permits and site plans and NDSP permits for Miguel's and the EIR for the Senior Housing and are told there aren't any and the City doesn't have to have them.

Dear Gramps In Regard to In the News:

A version of Miguels was approved in the area being graded. But the land being graded extends beyond the Miguel's site. In addition, the land exchange and property ownership, and all the plan including the Town Center Plan B has not been done. "Shared Parking Plan" can only be used to qualify Miguels Permits IF there is actually a Linked and approved Town Center Plan Be, which has not been done or reviewed as of yet. So much like what happens in city hall a lack of following process and procedure has caused yet another snafu.



Gramps has to update In the News Reviews.

Gramps looked at the blog post for June 2005 and sure nuff there was a foot print drawing for a Miguels. However it was part of Jacobsen total placement. Did the land get transferred to the right owner? Has there been a traffic flow plan? Issues were raised about the compliance with the "Barton Road Specific Plan", and that would include the stucco or building design even if not mentioned specifically. The council and city has decided to put into code, and plan design specifications and requirements to include such things as what type of plants, color of paint, wood use for decor, lighting, and all matter of decisions encroaching on the individual's rights and business owners and builders are required to comply. If the law, code or plan is to be changed it should be done not on a case by case application for change. Get rid of the requirements, and perhaps let free enterprise and fair competition return to Grand Terrace.

Just try and build small low income apartments like the ones on Preston... Just try and build a 3oo sq foot home on your own property. Just try to have a chicken for fresh eggs. The county would allow it, but not the city. These are all decisions made to "Increase" property values and each may "Increase Property Value" while making it so that the Economics of Grand Terrace move away from Family Ownership to Corporate Ownership. What we see is like the change the farmers suffered through. Family Farms were made into Corporate Agri Business Farms. This displaced farmers, killed small town USA. We are moving to Corporate Retail/BigBOXi/Business Towns, Real Estate driven greed which will Increase the Value of our Property so that WE are priced right out of being able to own, and enjoy property rights at all.

If this was the result of fair and equal competition that would still be bad for some. However, when the City allows some to go around the requirements, and get Do Overs only if the City is take not Court... The end result will look more like the Great Depression, where the middle class and even lower levels of folk that thought they were well off and secure will suffer the most when the economics of this house of cards and fiction of values collapses.

Bankers, and folks who can buy your homes and business for dimes on the dollar will be rewarded for their patients. Our current homeless will have new neighbors, and we may have to learn again, Fair Deal, and being Productive, has a real meaning.

IN THE NEWS and REVIEW BY GRAMPS

DID YOU READ

GT fast-food plan draws lawsuit
Point by Point Comments by Grand Pa Terrace in Blue
Judge scheduled to conduct hearing on Wednesday
Stephen Wall, Staff Writer
San Bernardino County Sun
Article Launched:01/01/2007 08:12:52 AM PST

GRAND TERRACE - For the fifth time in the last two years, anti-growth residents have sued the city to stop construction of a project. The most recent lawsuit seeks to block Miguel's Jr. fast-food restaurant from opening until changes are made to the design of the project.

The Citizens bringing suit against the city’s practices in approving projects are not anti-growth. The issue is not growth, but the fair application of laws, civil rights and proper process being enforced upon all who do business in Grand Terrace.

Miguel's Jr. opened in the Stater Bros. shopping center in 1984, but the company's owners want to build a larger restaurant with a drive-through on Barton Road. The placement of where Miguel’s is going to be and what it will “Look Like” has been moved and moved, and moved again. Each time the Public was told it would come back to Council for Final Hearings and Approval. This final public meeting and location has not been before the Planning Commision or the City Council.

Land is being graded in preparation for construction. The Mexican restaurant is expected to open in March or April, city officials said.

The land being graded exceeds the property lines of the restaurant being prepaired for. The entire property where the Jacobsen’s Plan B Town Center is to be located is being graded. There has been no presentation or approval for Jacobsen’s Plan B befor the City Planning Commision, and or the City Council and the Public.

A group calling itself Citizens for Responsible and Open Government filed the lawsuit in late November, claiming the project doesn't comply with the city's development code and the Barton Road Specific Plan.

Other Property Onwers and Businesses, Past and Current, have been held to the standard or requirements of the Specific Plan in their enjoyment or use of their property and businesses and allowing others not to comply with the same conditions fosters unfair business advantage by this apparent favoritism.

"The specific plan requires that before anything is built, they have to develop a master plan for the specific plan so they make sure everything fits the way it's supposed to," said Raymond Johnson, the group's Temecula-based attorney.

A hearing is scheduled Wednesday in San Bernardino Superior Court for a judge to determine whether to issue a temporary restraining order stopping the project from going forward.

City officials say the lawsuit is without merit.

Each lawsuit this is their response, each they have lost. So I would think the Reporter would want to name the “Official” making the statement. Perhaps the Reporter could read the Court Document so that the Reporter would be aware of all the issues being brought to the court. Of course the City Official could have shared their copy of the Court Documents with the Reporter IF they wanted to inform the public of the issues being raised. BUT, THAT DID NOT HAPPEN DID IT?

"We feel we fully complied with the specific plan," City Manager Tom Schwab said. "We've issued building and grading permits. They have full authority to build the building. We think they have zero grounds for any type of judgment."

IF Permits exist now why were they not available for public inspection prior to the law suit being filed? Permits are Public Information, and should be available for public inspection. Is Grand Terrace Exempt from the Open Records Act? Let’s review, how can there be permits for a Jacobsen Plan B when there has not been a plan submitted? The grading includes Jacobsen’s Plan B Town Center Area?

Johnson said the project has inadequate parking and is inconsistent with the design guidelines in the specific plan that call for minimal use of stucco.

"This entire building is stucco," Johnson said.

The Barton Road Specific Plan require wood frontage which has prohibited the prior owners from selling to others interested in the property, or developing their property into a business themselves. Until Miguel’s request for a Drive Thru none were to be allowed in the entire city. Prior applications were refused. As a result of tentatively approving the Drive Thru for Miguel’s the City Planning Department and City Council finally approved a Drive Thru for Demetri’s Resturant which is right next to the freeway. Demetri’s was denied a Drive Thru in the past. At this writing I can’t tell you how many times the request was denied or how far it went through the process.

Schwab said those issues weren't raised when the Planning Commission approved the project in June 2005.

June 2005, I went back and checked the record of the allegedly Approved Miguel’s. In June 2005 Miguel’s was to be located in front of The Terrace with traffic feeding into the intersection of Canal and Barton Road and this traffic conflict was a concern raised. Trash was a Concerned Raised, Noise was a Concern Raised, and the Drive Thru being counter to the then city code was raised. I recall that the Drive Thru was an issue for the residents of the Terrace and the Management of the Terrace.

I do not have specific recollection on the specifications of wall treatment being offered at that meeting and the discussion would have been moot as the Council Decision at the request of the City Manger was to put the location of Miguel’s somewhere else in the Development and to bring it back to the Council and Public. The Plan not being in Conformity with the Special Plan was said, and that statement would include stucco, parking, and all design requirements in the Specific Plan. SO Mr. Schwab the issue was raised.

"All this was permitted," Schwab said. "There was never a challenge brought by these people. It's a little too late to come out now and say there's some things about this we don't like."

Johnson is well known in Grand Terrace for filing environmental lawsuits.

He has represented community groups in lawsuits against an outdoor-themed retail center, a senior apartment project, an electrical wholesale distributor and a trucking business. All the suits involve alleged violations of the California Environmental Quality Act.

Alleged is an interesting adjective, when a Court has decided there were violations of the California Environmental Quality Act in the process and plan of the senior apartment project, and the outdoor-themed retail center. The other cases are pending and similar issues are raised because similar process and procedures have been used by the City.

"They appear to be against absolutely everything regardless of its merits," Schwab said. "You name it, they'll sue."

Mr. Schwab should do his job correctly, and then there would be no cause of action. The Judge has decided against the city in 2 of 5 cases, and has allowed the cases to proceed as they pass the merit for trial burden. Mr. Schwab and the City needs better council so the same errors are not repeated, and repeated, and repeated, and repeated, and repeated. One must suspect there is a cause for this repeated failure to proceed appropriately. What that reason is has yet to be determined. Mr. Schwab again is incorrectly suggesting the suit is because some one doesn't want a Miguel's. The issue is the compliance and application of a Barton Road Specific Plan on some and not on others. The issue is the lack of public disclosure and availability of Documents. The issue is a Drive Thru and the traffic, air quality, trash, and parking issues, that were all put on "hold" untill Plan B was resolved... or Miguel's went a head independent of Jacobsen's Development which by the Plan is not allowed.

It is a Catch 22 situation, and it is by the design of Mr. Schwab and the City Council that this happens and continues to happen.

Patricia Farley, a member of Citizens for Responsible and Open Government who signed the lawsuit, did not return calls seeking comment.

Johnson said the groups are not trying to stop development in Grand Terrace.

"They simply want the city to comply with the law, whether it's state law or their own rules," Johnson said.

Mayor Maryetta Ferre said the restaurant should be allowed to move forward despite the lawsuit.

"I think Miguel's deserves to be built," Ferre said. "If there's something that hasn't been done and it's proven we haven't done it correctly, then we'll correct it."

Mayor Ferre’s allowing the City Manager and his designated or desired projects to have a policy of Do Overs, puts some property owners, businesses at an advantage or disadvantage over others. This is thus an interference with free enterprise, free competition, or use of a persons full civil rights to full enjoyment of their property.

Perhaps when I run a stop light and kill a pedestrian, I’ll ask for a do over.
People were threatened with eminent domain, could not meet the Cost of the Design Requirement Contained and Enforced upon their property or use of the property, by themselves or a prospective buyer. The City’s actions resulted in effectively limiting the prior owner’s potential use and enjoyment of their property even the choice of seller, and a truly competitive market for their property only to see that others are not held to the same requirements. If this is not illegal, it is despicable and should not be allowed to continue.

Perhaps, the City of Grand Terrace should be stripped of all rights to create zoning, planning, and other restrictions on property rights. Federal, State, and County regulations should be sufficient, no more and no less.

The Oath the Mayor just said at the last meeting requires that she hold the city to uphold the laws of the Federal, State, County and Local Government. It does not say oh go forward and well do over anything we miss, or got wrong. There is no reason for these laws, plans or process, then get rid of the regulations for all citizens and the city. However, the issues here are state regulation and in some cases even federal law. The Mayor's attitude should not be a comfort to the lawyers representing the city, nor to the citizens of the city.

ALSO IN THE NEWS:

Wanted: New Metrolink station

Here is a Development Project Grand Pa Terrace Supports. Add the use of LEV’s in Grand Terrace by reduction of Speeds on Mt. Vernon and Barton Road and you have a winning alternative to a car, and a long drive. I am a Metrolink Fan... LOVE THIS ONE... HOPE IT CAN GET DONE... DONE THE RIGHT WAY....

Highgrove man sees need to ease likely rise in traffic
Stephen Wall, Staff Writer
San Bernardino County Sun
Article Launched:01/01/2007 08:12:32 AM PST

R.A. "Barney" Barnett thinks he has a solution to clear up some of the traffic mess on local freeways.
The 68-year-old is leading an effort to build a Metrolink station just south of Grand Terrace.

Barnett is pushing transportation officials in San Bernardino and Riverside counties to make the project a priority.

The biggest obstacle, he says, is finding someone to buy about 35 acres of vacant land to build the station.

More than 2,000 homes are slated to be built starting next spring in Highgrove, an unincorporated Riverside County area bordering Grand Terrace that Barnett has called home since 1947.

"All this development is going to bring a lot of traffic to Highgrove," said Barnett, who publishes the Highgrove Happenings monthly newspaper with his wife, Ardie. "If we don't do something, the whole area is going to be jammed."

But Riverside County transportation authorities question if there would be enough riders to warrant a station.

"We're doing a thorough analysis to determine if it's feasible," said John Standiford, spokesman for the Riverside County Transportation Commission. "If only a few people are going to ride it, it's not worth the investment."

The commission on Jan. 10 is scheduled to hear a report on the feasibility of a station.

In addition, San Bernardino Associated Governments' Commuter Rail Committee is expected to discuss the project on Jan. 18.

Barnett said there are now 48 Metrolink trains a week that pass through Highgrove between Riverside and San Bernardino on the Inland Empire-Orange County line.

The proposed stop is seven miles from the Metrolink station in San Bernardino and 3.5 miles from the Riverside station, he said.

Standiford said he doesn't know if the land proposed by Barnett is for sale. The pie-shaped parcel, which is owned by a land trust, is bordered on two sides by different sets of railroad tracks.

Barnett said the site is large enough for shops and restaurants to serve rail commuters getting on and off trains. Bus riders would have close access to the station from a route that goes through Highgrove between Riverside and Loma Linda, he said.

Barnett has received support from elected officials in Grand Terrace and Loma Linda. Both cities have passed resolutions in favor of the station.

"If it does anything to alleviate traffic on the freeways, I think that's a good thing," said Grand Terrace Mayor Maryetta Ferre.

San Bernardino County Supervisor Dennis Hansberger believes there is enough demand for a Metrolink station in the Highgrove area.

"It's a very worthwhile objective," Hansberger said. "Unfortunately, the people in Riverside County who have jurisdiction have not shown a lot of interest. But we're willing to try to get that discussion going."

ALSO IN THE NEWS:

In Brief
Staff Reports
San Bernardino County Sun
Article Launched:01/01/2007 08:14:19 AM PST

GRAND TERRACE
Council OKs storm drain at future school's site
The Grand Terrace City Council has approved an agreement with the Colton Joint Unified School District for the construction of a 48-inch storm drain that will run through the property of a future high school.

The plan for the new high school includes the construction of a cul-de-sac at the new terminus of Pico Street at Pico Park.

A storm drain from the new cul-de-sac through the school property is needed to accommodate normal storm water flows, officials said.

Grand Terrace and the school district will share the cost. The city of Colton will contribute $130,000, which will come from the sale of 23 acres of Redevelopment Agency property for the high school.

The Grand Terrace council approved the agreement on Dec. 14. The school board approved it on Dec. 7.

Grand Pa Terrace points out that the entire agreement was not read to the public, or posted on the Web Site. Of course this is a concern, and the forum for this topic is with the School Board as their WILL trumps that of the Grand Terrace City Council. The Park Use was the title of the approved agenda item. The amount of funds needed for a drain pipe may have been included in the agreement it was not so stated on the agenda or during comments by the public or the council members. Clearly, Drainage improvement is needed regardless of the use of the property. However, this natural drain would flow

Well Friends: A reminder…..

Remember this Weeks Meetings: Scope Meeting to determine the “Scope of Citizens Concerns” about the Senior Apartments. The City has filed an appeal of the Court Decision, and the Corporation for Better Housing has hired a new attorney, so it looks like there is not a revision to comply with the Judge Wade Decision, but to go around it. It is important to show up to this meeting, so the City and Corporation For Better Housing can not represent that there is no public concern about the issues or the development.

Mind you, this meeting is not in anyway binding on the City or the Corporation for Better Housing. It is a public advisory meeting. They will not be held responsible to conform to any statements made at this meeting. Continued caution and oversight is needed as there seems to be no indication that the City or the Corporation for Better Housing is determined to comply with Judge Wades Decision regarding the needed EIR which includes a mitigation plan for traffic and so forth.

Gramps:
Thanks for all your help and support last year.
I'll probably need it next year too.

Have a good week end.

Tell everyone on the blog thanks for all their support and happy new year.

jo

Dear Jo:

Jo, hats of to you for standing up for what is right. None of us can know of the stress you have been under for now close to 2 full years.

I am ashamed that the town I live in has treated you and the other citizens as it has. I fear that there may be a cause of a class action suit for the cummulative effects of the stress effect on the health and lives of the targets of the City's Actions. The blog's voice is a cummulative effort and from more than one point of view. All are appreciative that you held to your rights to have the power over the private use of your property. All hope you are restored to full rights in the near future. For your rights are my rights. We get the point of the importance of your struggle.

To all readers: I'll post any such concerns and issues that are cogent, just email the data...

Be safe this weekend. Drive Slow... in Town... Reduce your speed to 35 mph on MT. Vernon and Barton RD... and 20 on the side streets. Collective Slow Down Strike. Perhaps Folks will stay on the Freeway if Barton Rd is not "Faster".

Gramps.

Time Running OUT:

Vacancy Exists on the Grand TerraceCity Council

A vacancy exists on the Grand Terrace City Council with A term continuing to November of 2008. Anyone that resides in the City of Grand Terrace and would like to be considered to fill that vacancy should fill out an application. Applications are available in the City Clerk’s Department. All applications must be received no later than December 28, 2006. If you have any questions, please contact the City Clerk’s Department at 909 430-2212.

Gramps Says:

I hope that the Council Selects a Person who will ask the tough questions, and provide the public all the information requested. Then the blog can retire.

Gramps.

Question on Park Sale to CJUSD

In Brief = Staff Reports
San Bernardino County
Sun Article Launched:12/27/2006 12:00:00 AM PST

GRAND TERRACE Council approves joint-use agreement The City Council has approved an agreement with Colton Joint Unified School District for the joint use of Pico Park. As part of the development of a new high school in Grand Terrace, the council previously agreed to sell 23 acres of property owned by the Community Redevelopment Agency to the district.

The sale included 4.8 acres of the west half of Pico Park. (Was this actually part of the Public Meeting of the GT CITY COUNCIL/ PUBLIC MEETING?)

The district plans to rebuild the two baseball fields at the park for high-school athletics. The agreement gives the city priority to use all playing fields on the high-school property during nonschool hours.

(What is considered Non School Hours? Will it be OPEN ACCESS for PUBLIC USE after 2:45 including Restrooms, Parking, and all facilities?) Will the PUBLIC area be OPEN to the PUBLIC? The Playground Equipment/Snack Bar? We do have home-schooled children who use these facilities during the week. We do have non students who walk the parks and tracks daily. Was this all known at the time the City was holding "Negotiations" behind closed doors? NO I don't think so..... so the public was not able to provide informed comments at public hearings. I am not against the building of a High School. I am not against shared resources. I support a Shared Library Facility for example. I support joint use of facilities. However, look at how open the facilities are at Colton High School, and project the Public nature of the Facilities of Pico Park. Colton High School looks like a Jail Compound. Even the Football field looks like a Jail Yard, bars and all.

The compound being built is going to house to many students to be managed to best serve the students and or the community. We are building a "Factory School" not a school of the future. We are duplicating what doesn't work rather than building something that will work, and be forward looking rather than a repeat of the failed designs and compounds of the past.

City officials said the deal ensures that Grand Terrace Little League will have adequate playing fields during the baseball and softball season. The council approved the agreement at its Dec. 14 meeting, while the Colton school board did the same on Dec. 7.

MEETINGS TO ATTEND: REMINDERS

Plan to Attend:
GT PUBLIC MEETINGS and EVENTS

THURSDAY:1/04/2007 6:00 PM Blue Mt. Senior Villas “SCOPING MEETING”GT RDA & CFBH & PUBLIC at Council Chambers, (Recording and Presentation Equipment Available)

TUESDAY:1/09/2007 6:00 PM City Council/RDA Meeting Agenda TBA Council Chambers
Inclusive of CFBH Management of Section 8 Regulations and Impact on Availability of Apartments for Local Senior Population.

WEDNESDAY:

Court Cases:
01/10/2007 8:30 AM DEPT. S8 HEARING RE: PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDATE (CEQA). Case SCVSS138113 – ESSCO
01/10/2007 8:30 AM DEPT. S8 STATUS HEARING ON PETITION Case SCVSS144133 – Miguel’s Baron Road Grading: (Jacobsen and Staters?)
01/10/2007 8:30 AM DEPT. S8 STATUS HEARING ON PETITION Case SCVSS144406 – Swertfergers Equipment Company/City of GT

PUBLIC MEETING POCKET PARK
01/10/2007 3 p.m. Pocket Park Public Meeting City Hall, 22795 Barton Road. Community Services Department at (909) 430-2201.

GENERAL PLAN REVISION:

THURSDAY
01/18/2007 7:00 p.m. General Plan Revision : Planning Commission in City Council Chambers City Hall, 22705 Barton Road. Planning Department at (909) 430-2247.

TBA

FIREWORKS on the AGENDA

GENERAL PLAN TO BE REVISED: START JAN 18

GRAND TERRACE
City to update General Plan

The city will begin the process of updating its General Plan at a meeting of the Planning Commission at 7 p.m. Jan. 18.

Residents are encouraged to make comments on changes to the General Plan, a comprehensive document that serves as a guide to future development throughout the city.

The process could take up to a year and involve several public meetings and workshops.

The Jan. 18 meeting will be in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 22705 Barton Road.

For more information, call the Planning Department at (909) 430-2247.

FIREWORKS in The NEWS in GRAND TERRACE?

Heat up for Fireworks:

Fireworks in GT will be considered again, and the recent article by Steven Wall in the Sun apparently reports both sides of the story. However, as typical the reporting fails to ask the tough questions.

As reported some of what Brian Phelps says as a person whose interest is not focused on safety of the entire community, but on the fundraising for the sports teams provide the opportunity to ask detailed questions that Mr. Wall fails to include in his reporting.

Mr. Wall did not ask what other Fundraising Efforts the Teams have used, in an attempt to raise money in a less dangerous, and disturbing way? He failed to ask or report that the Team has not made any effort to replace this source of fundraising and is assuming that the council will continue to allow fireworks. Prudent Team Management would suggest that an alternative method should be selected and worked at in the event the Council Bans Fireworks, or so that the Sports Teams could wean themselves off of this method of fund raising so that they can be more respected in the community.

Mr. Wall reported that the two sports earned about $ 8,000.00 each. He did not ask some important questions about the need for that $ 8,000.00 per team. For example, one of the teams spends almost twice that amount on trophies and certificates for participation. The City Charges the team to use the parks and lights. So the how the money is spent is as important to how it is earned and that question is not asked.

Mr. Wall reports that the city gets 3% surcharge on sales, to cover the cost to the city from the increased enforcement and other costs to the city. This is an interesting amount. Why did he not report how much the city receive, in whole dollars. Why didn’t he report the actual cost of increased enforcement? Why didn’t he report the cost of the protection of 200 houses from a fire that was most likely started by the use of fireworks? Did this 3% come close to even covering a part of these expenses?

Fireworks sales are not simple: The shed has to be placed and manned, and tended for about week 24 hours a day. The Activity Creates funds that are spent to benefit about 1000 children, and 14,000 people and pets are put at risk or at a minimum have their lives disturbed. Homes and Wildlife are put at risk.

Quite frankly if the real dollar amounts were known it may be apparent that the City could afford to Pay the Sports Teams not to sell Fireworks, and have a quiet 4th for the rest of the community, and flat out arrest all people who have so much as a sparkler and collect fines sufficient to offset enforcement.

Enforcement will be a continued requirement for a few years as the City’s Reputation for Hosting Fireworks and the Mayhem associated will have to be removed and that has proven to take a couple of years of strong enforcement activities post the initial ban. So the city has created a unsafe situation which will take more than one year to reverse and deal with.

Mr. Walls reporting of the situation is insufficient for an informed public, and it demonstrates either a bias or lack of professionalism.

The City of Grand Terrace does not allow Fireworks even the “Safe and Sane” kind in City Parks under the supervision of The Brook Church during a Community 4th of July Picnic. IF it is not safe in a green park, with cement buildings open spaces, ample water available, and in an environment where there is no alchole present, and sufficient adult supervision, WHY on earth is is “SAFE” anywhere in Grand Terrace?

There is a flaw in the justification to have fireworks, it is the easiest way to earn money. What is illegal for 51 weeks of the year should be illegal for 52 weeks of the year. We don’t say the Choir needs money, so one week a year we’ll allow the director and singers to burgle houses, and sell the stolen items on ebay for a week. We don’t say, we’ll allow prostitution for a week if the city can collect a 3% surcharge.

I do not buy fireworks, I do not support fireworks, I don’t like fireworks, I think all fireworks should be banned, and I think that the efforts to arrest folks last year were not sufficient and under reported as I observed the ineffective enforcement during last years bombardment. We would need 15 officers, and a paddy wagon to haul off the entire household where rockets were being launched. This did not happen.

It should not take a burnt house or death to cause a ban of all fireworks in Grand Terrace. I will support the sports teams if they don’t sell fireworks.

Brian Phelps reasons to continue firework sales were:

"We believe that fireworks are safe when properly supervised by adults and safety precautions are followed," said Brian Phelps, a committee member and vice president of Grand Terrace Little League. "It's extremely important to the Little League to continue to raise these funds to keep costs down for parents."

But Phelps said his group has tried other fundraisers and none has worked as well as fireworks. "Fireworks are one of the simplest and most effective ways to raise money with the least amount of volunteer work," Phelps said.

Mr. Wall provides information from an UN Named Official City Official:

The Little League and Grand Terrace Community Soccer organization have permission to sell fireworks from a single booth in front of Stater Bros. Market from June 28 through July 4. Each group raised about $8,000 from fireworks sales in 2006, officials said.


The city levies a 3 percent surcharge on fireworks sales that pays for increased enforcement against illegal fireworks on July 3 and 4.

The rest of the article is:
GT considering ban on fireworks ,
Stephen Wall, Staff Writer ,
San Bernardino County Sun
http://www.sbsun.com/news/ci_4901107

From the Email Inbox:

Regarding the Scoping Meeting Jan 4th, 2006

1. Perhaps someone should tape or record the meeting "for the record"
and to prevent lies about this meeting being told to the court 1-10-2007.
This MIGHT stop a few lies by the Corp. for NOT better housing.

2. I heard that Judge Wade is upset about the EXTREME density.
Speakers should forcefully say this is NOT the part of town where this
density should be located.

3. This is a ZONING issue requiring public hearings for a zoning change first.
NO where in town is SUPER high density units OR three story buildings allowed.
If changed, how about some similarily zoned land elsewhere?
like nearer to the freeway, shopping and/or near the high school?

IF the Plans are Changed and Are 2 Story Buildings Only, WHERE are those PLANS?

4. All building code requirements should be met, wherever this is built.
That means garages, parking, open space, drainage, noise etc.

5. I think there is a January 10 hearing on this case & others
Lots of residents should show up to listen & learn or rebutt

6. Questions for Corp. for Not Better Housing:

Why have you been paid $4 million dollars already? What was the money spent on?

Will you disclose a proforma analysis of the costs for this project to the public? If not, why not?

Do you do any of the apartment construction with your own company? If not, why not?

Do you do any of the leasing & management with your own company? If not, why not?

Does anyone in your company have a real estate license? a contractor's license? Who by name?

Do you maintain ownership in properties you arrange to have built? If so, why?

Will this project put Grand Terraces' housing element in compliance with the State of CA? How would it do that? If not, why is this not enough? How many low income units is enough?

DON'T Fall for IRS SCAM & KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

IRS e-Audit Scam Back to News Articles Page

All taxpayers should be aware of a scam designed to illegally obtain personal information. Some taxpayers have received an e-mail from a non-Internal Revenue Service (IRS) source indicating that the taxpayer is under audit and needs to complete a questionnaire within 48 hours to avoid the assessment of penalties and interest. The e-mail refers to an "e-audit" and references the IRS Form 1040. The taxpayer is asked for his/her social security number, bank account numbers and other personal and confidential information.

IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THE IRS DOES NOT CONDUCT E-AUDITS, NOR DOES IT NOTIFY TAXPAYERS OF A PENDING AUDIT VIA E-MAIL. THIS E-MAIL IS CLEARLY NOT FROM THE IRS.

If you receive an e-mail of this nature (the source may have the address: blesstheday.com), DO NOT provide the requested information. Instead, please contact the IRS office in your area, as this may be an identity theft attempt.

This information was provided by the Customs, Treasury office of the U.S. Government.

Taxpayers are urged to visit the IRS Web site for information on other tax crimes/scams:
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/display/0,,i1%3D42%26genericId%3D50198,00.html



HOWEVER< IF YOU RECEIVED A NOTICE VIA MAIL USPO:

KNOW that PRIVATE COLLECTION FIRMS ARE USED BUT YOU HAVE RIGHTS:

Now that the program has been launched, and if you know you owe back taxes, you should take care not to be fooled by fake collectors. Here's some of what the firms are permitted to do and not to do:


The private agencies can't claim they have power to take enforcement actions such as filing liens, or making levies or property seizures.


Collection company employees are not permitted to call or write any third party, such as your employer, bank or neighbors, to ask about your financial condition.


Employees are allowed to speak to your spouse, or leave a message on an answering machine, for purposes of trying to contact you by telephone. However, once the collection company knows how to reach you directly, it can't continue contacting third parties.

Most important, the firms still have to comply with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, which spells out what debt collectors can and can't do. For example, they can't call you at all hours of the day or night.

If you're going to be contacted by one of these private collection firms, you will get written notice from the IRS first. The name of the company will be included in the letter. The mailing will explain that a taxpayer may request in writing to work with the IRS instead of with the private company. (For a sample of such a letter go to www.irswatch.org.) A second letter will come from the collection firm.

Here's something else that's important to note. When paying a collection agency, the check should be made out to the U.S. Treasury. Do not make it out to an individual or firm.

To make sure these private firms don't abuse the people they're trying to collect from, the IRS has created a special unit to monitor the companies, according to Brady Bennett, IRS director of collections. That unit will monitor telephone communications between collection agency employees and taxpayers, conduct taxpayer satisfaction surveys, audit collection agency records and periodically review agency performance.

BMSV Jan 4, 2007

In the event you missed the article or do not Receive the Sun Telegram here is an article cogent to the upcoming Blue Mt. Senior Villas “Scoping Meeting”

I am concerned about two things. First of all as a Citizen, I am concerned that the Court Ordered Report has not been provided to the public or approved by the Court of John P. Wade to test his Approval of the Revisions and the report.

Secondly, the Public nor the Council has seen the Revised Plans that the City Manager Tom Schwab Speaks of.

Thirdly, without sufficient disclosure to make an informed decision or input by the citizens at the upcoming meeting, or the Court one must be suspect of the reason for the meeting and the outcome of the data gathered.

My fear is that the meeting is an attempt by the Corporation for Better Housing and the City Management to tell the court that the “People” have been included in the revisions and that the “Concerns” were addressed, and a “Meeting was Held and Consensus Achieved”. Consensus on What?

Putting of 120 units on 2 acres of land is a density problem regardless of the height of the buildings. A park with no additional Parking or a Public Restroom is a Traffic Problem and a Sanitation Problem, some would say not a park, and not public.

If there is a real intent on having the public informed, the City and or the Corporation for Better Housing could put forth the Documents and Designs and proof that they have addressed the Issues of the Court and Citizens. Roads, and Traffic, and Parking, what is new?

This being said: IT IS IMPORTANT that the Citizens Concerns are represented and voiced at the Jan 4 Meeting, so that the City nor the Corporation For Better Housing can claim to the Court that All is Fine and Dandy, and there are no further concerns and then have justification for the Appeal of the Court Decision, rather than Compliance with Judge Wade’s Requirements.

Yes, the Corporation for Better Housing has file an Appeal of the Wade Decision. None of this was disclosed to the Public.

Just as it is fiction to say that “Some of the 120 units” will be available for Low and Moderate Income Seniors. When it is known that 110 of the Units will be for Low and Very Low Income Seniors and that the likelihood that any of the “Interested Senior Grand Terrace Senior Citizens” would qualify or be interested in residing in the building or use the Park and Senior Center as planned, is now in question. So the Number of Seniors expressing “Interest” being 180 seniors (of nearly 1000 in GT), adds to the friction and fiction of the intended development. Yes this is a housing development. The opinions of 180 seniors is not a majority of GT Seniors, nor are the GT Seniors the guaranteed target market to be served.

It is also a bit of fiction when the City discloses it spent $45,000.00 to do a revised EIR Study and Report. Payments to Corporation for Better Housing have now reached close to 4 Million Dollars. The City Manager has not provided the details of what that 4 Million has paid for, or if it has been consumed by legal fees defending a non-defendable project. The City has essentially gifted the use of the property for a 60 years, and commited a Debt of 9 Million for the Development. That 9 Million will cost citizens about 40 Million to pay it off. The City will not be receiving any income from the operations of the Development to offset the Debt.

Do attend the Jan 4 Meeting. Revisit the site, and the issues, and evaluate your opinions and state the. I suggest strongly that you do so, and put it into writing and send it to the City, CFBH, and the Hornsby’s and to Ray Johnson.

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Opinions invited, report awaited on senior-housing project
Stephen Wall, Staff Writer
San Bernardino County Sun
Article Launched:12/23/2006 12:00:00 AM PST

GRAND TERRACE - Despite approval by the City Council more than a year ago, plans for a 120-unit senior-apartment project continue to provoke debate.
Residents will have another chance to sound off on the proposal, known as the Blue Mountain Senior Villas, at a special meeting Jan. 4.

A group of residents opposed to the project filed a lawsuit late last year, claiming the city did not perform an adequate environmental study when it approved the plans in September 2005.

San Bernardino Superior Court Judge John P. Wade in August ordered the city to do a full environmental-impact report before proceeding.

Wade directed the city to study noise, traffic, parking and other potential environmental problems.

The city spent about $45,000 to hire an environmental consultant to produce the report. The new approval process is expected to take six to eight months.

If there are no further delays, the apartments should be available for rent in the summer of 2008, City Manager Tom Schwab said.

The Corporation for Better Housing, a nonprofit developer based in Sherman Oaks, has made several changes to appease residents.

One of the primary objections, the three-story building height, should no longer be an issue, Schwab said.

The developer has agreed to reduce the size of the entire structure to two stories in response to concerns about blocked views.

The latest proposal calls for 103 one-bedroom apartments and 17 two-bedroom units on about six acres on the south side of Grand Terrace Road just east of Mount Vernon Avenue. The developer also plans to build a 7,000-square-foot senior center to replace the smaller senior center on the property.

Four acres of the site would be set aside for nonactive park use.

Despite the changes, some residents still don't like the project.

Charles Hornsby, who lives just south of the site, said a high-density project isn't appropriate in the area.

"It's so far out of compliance with city zoning (codes) that it's beyond belief," Hornsby said.

Schwab said the project complies with all city codes and is desperately needed. About 180 people have expressed interest in living in the apartments, which would be reserved for mostly low- and moderate-income people age 65 and older, he said.

"It's been an extreme disappointment to have to have this delay," said JoAnn Johnson, the senior center's 75-year-old volunteer director. "It's meant a lot of unnecessary hardship on us. We are very, very anxious to get things started."

Contact writer Stephen Wall at (909) 386-3916 or via e-mail at stephen.wall@sbsun.com. ---------

IF YOU GO

Residents can voice opinions about the planned senior apartments and senior center at 6 p.m. Jan. 4 in Grand Terrace Council Chambers, City Hall, 22795 Barton Road.

Information: (909) 430-2247

From the Email Inbox: Berry Pocket Park

From the Email Inbox:

As I recall, during a City Council Meeting, when Steve Berry presented his plans for the park caddy corner from the Junior high school, that they planed to surround it with rose bushes and put a big mound in the middle to discourage anyone from using the "pocket park". That would not be a park.

Grand Terrace is behind State requirements for providing parks. The so called park next to the senior living project is suppose to have a park next to it also, but it is not meant for kids either. I seem to see a theme going here. There are plans for a dog park, a senior park and a no park.


Gramps Writes:

I agree with your concern, however, the "City" has no plan for a Dog Park. and IF there were a dog park the dogs come with People too, so that would be more of a Public Park than the LIMITED USE: Senior Passive Park or the Proposed Steve Berry: Pocket Park with Roses and a Mound or a Visual Park as it is being proposed. A Senior Park without Restrooms for the Seniors or Public to use as part of the Park Design is not a practical design, or a design that will encourage Use by the Public or the Seniors. (Need I be more direct? OK Seniors need to be close to Restroom Facilities).

The Dog Park is actually a Private Foundation Concept and a few individual private citizens behind the idea., The “City” has not been helpful with any of the plans or site selection of a Potential Dog/Public park. Lip service is the most anyone can say the City Council or City has provided the Dog Park.

Public Parks require Public Sanitation Facilities, aka Restrooms and this they fear will attract, homeless people... and vandals... So the City's (Berry, Schwab and Ferre's solution is to spend all park money on what looks like a park, but functions as a landscape.) Cortez and Garcia go along as directed, or in their desire for “Unity”.

A small pocket park, could be a great place to have a restroom for bike riders, and parents waiting to pick up their kids from the Jr. High, and perhaps a Chess / Checker's Club... Mentoring Park... There are many things that could be done that would even be inclusive of the teens they so much want to distract by having thorns and roses. PUBLIC SPACE should be PUBLIC SPACE, Perhaps Free Pick Fruit Trees? I don’t have a lock on an idea, I do know I am not for a Visual Park Only.

A Dog Agility Training Park, would also include a place for the dog owners... and this does not have to be a big area, and can be done to be attractive like Disneyland would make.. creative use of design to function...

100,000.00 for rocks, and roses is a bit much for a park with no function other than the eyes. This Eye Park will need weekly operational costs for water, and trimming. No doubt we’ll have to hire more people on the City Staff to handle the increased work load. How about a 100,000.00 grant to the 4H to build a Park / Meeting Place with an Edible Land Scape… and perhaps others could have thought of better things, IF the STAFF had wanted PUBLIC input.. BUT THAT WAS NOT THEIR PLAN ALL ALONG.

Plan to Attend:

GT PUBLIC MEETINGS and EVENTS

THURSDAY:
1/04/2007 6:00 PM Blue Mt. Senior Villas “SCOPING MEETING”
GT RDA & CFBH & PUBLIC at Council Chambers, (Recording and Presentation Equipment Available)

TUESDAY:
1/09/2007 6:00 PM City Council/RDA Meeting Agenda TBA Council Chambers
Inclusive of CFBH Management of Section 8 Regulations and Impact on Availability of Apartments for Local Senior Population.

WEDNESDAY:
01/10/2007 8:30 AM DEPT. S8 HEARING RE: PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDATE (CEQA). Case SCVSS138113 – ESSCO
01/10/2007 8:30 AM DEPT. S8 STATUS HEARING ON PETITION Case SCVSS144133 – Miguel’s Baron Road Grading: (Jacobsen and Staters?)
01/10/2007 8:30 AM DEPT. S8 STATUS HEARING ON PETITION Case SCVSS144406 – Swertfergers Equipment Company/City of GT/

01/10/2007 3 p.m. Pocket Park Public Meeting City Hall, 22795 Barton Road. Community Services Department at (909) 430-2201.

Jan 10 Park Meeting 3:00 PM... WHEN PUBLIC IS AVAILABLE?

GRAND TERRACE Pocket park to be discussed
The public is invited to a community meeting to discuss plans for a new pocket park at Mount Vernon Avenue and De Berry Street.

The meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m. Jan. 10 at City Hall, 22795 Barton Road.

The City Council requested the meeting to give city staff members a chance to discuss the layout and design of the park with neighboring residents. For more information, call the city Community Services Department at (909) 430-2201.

Gramps Recalls: the animated City Council Discussion on the need or desire to include Public Participation in the Layout and design. I don't recall it being limited to Neighboring Residents, it is a PUBLIC Park being paid for with PUBLIC FUNDS and one would assume to be used if there is a USE by the PUBLIC. So those of you who are interested in: Park Development and Use, or PUBLIC USE OF FUNDS, please attend. For those of you who do attend thank you.

OAC VOUCHER ON Last Batch of Approved Expenditures

AFTER The Grand Terrace Partners took over the OAC and did the market and feasibility studies and they were found not to be either, Feasible or a Market for the Planned Lake Development. Ralph Megna, the scoundrel that brought the OAC idea to Grand Terrace has been a Ghostly Figure. Recall that City Manager Tom Schwab claimed at one time that this was his vision until, the Sun article that proved it was Megna's idea. Schwab backed off that claim to fame and of course the Judge Wade Court reversed the OAC Designated Zoning and EIR.. Due to a lack of a Traffic Plan. This would have resulted in a debt of over 14 million by some estimates for the required roads, for which the "City" waived the developer fees upon the STAFF RECOMMENDATION.

Over and over we have heard from the Council and from Steve Berry and Schwab that the OAC is dead. The Most recent Report that they are sending to the State includes the OAC as a still alive project. Perhaps that is or was true for the a period of the scope of the report. However, if the project is dead, a foot note should have been included to represent the current status and why it the project that spend Redevelopment administration Funds was a folly.

The most recent vouchers posted on the blogsite has a voucher for The Jamieson Group for $15,250.00 for "professional services" and there have been vouchers past that have money going to this group. Google the name and it came out to The Greater Riverside Chamber of Commerce and if you click on residential real estate this is what you find .

It has Ralphs DNA all over it.

The Jamieson Group Inc
Ralph Megna
1201 University Ave #202
(951)328-0001

So what are we paying for? This begs for the same level of disclosure as payments to Corporation for Better Housing. What are we getting when we pay for these invoices? What FINE Work is the result of these payments?

Under Paid Teachers was the Point: Details Updated

The City Manager of Grand Terrace has a staff of less than 20 ADULTS, and he earns 150,000.00 gets a free car, and a house, and full medical insurance.

Lets Review the House. The house was sold from the RDA to the City without Proper Public Notice and Open Participation of others who may want to apply for RDA Housing. Then the City Determined to use this City Asset to Provide Housing for City Manager as long as the City Manager is Employeed with the City. For what ever the reasons it is clear that the City Manager now holds title and a morgage on the property. This no doubt is in part being refunded in part by a monthly housing payment from the City to the City Manager, perhaps on the same account other Real Estate Transactions are done and not disclosed to the public. However, it is a contractual obligation that the city pay for the house as long as the City Manager is in City Employ.

One can well calculate at some point in time the Equity in the House was large enought to allow Mr. Schwab to refinance the entire house, and hold the title in his name, however, this does not mean that the financial obligation in the amount obligated by the housing offer has been deminished by the city, it no doubt continues and is being paid, as the Obligation has not been redacted or reversed by contract or a reduction in writing by Mr. Schwab refusing payment or compensation equal to the cost of the morgage payment for the house provided to him by the city.

SO I WILL continue to consider this a Gift of a house on the Condition of Continued Employment. A GIFT: as it did not requrie MORE WORK for More Compensation or Provision of Housing. IF his Employment Terminates, the Payments by the City would end and he would retain the house and its current morgate. I will not say he is not a Qualifed RDA home owner, because, THE CITY WAS THE PURCHASER OF THE RDA HOUSE. Of course with the overlap of Management, and Who is who it is a logical leap, but not proceedural one. The Violation of Proceedure is evident. The Benefactor is Mr. Schwab. Just as an example of how we spend our money as a society. Give it some thought.

When he needs help he hires Lawyers, and other Professionals.So when Teachers go out on strike, we must respect that there may be a reason that they do.So when a Person Works as a Substitute During a Strike, view that person as one who supports the Teachers Right to Strike, and a person who supports your children's right to go to school.

LOCAL, COUNTY, STATE, FEDERAL Conduct of Politicals

Bill Postmus who is finishing his term as San Bernardino County Supervisor, and is soon to be the Assessor. Is trying to pad his new office with extra staff at an increased cost of $700,000 per year of more. Now if he can justify the need for that staff should not that staff been available to the prior Assessor? No this is just an example of padding that politicians play.

Here in Grand Terrace this tactic has a different form. Who gets Medical Insurance Paid for their service, who gets a monthly stipend rather than a wage or salary, who gets a house, car, or RDA Loan, or who gets a contract for this or that. When these things are not done in the open, and on some open basis, of application and review. Local City Politics runs into the same problems as the County or State, or Federal Government in relation to Poor Ethics. Perhaps on a smaller scale, but if poor ethics are allowed in local government, there is little hope of good ethics at any other level of government.

I have connected this relationship in the past. Our Council is made of persons who supported Bill Postmus in the past and his future jobs for the citizen. Just as nothing happened on the Town Center for Months, or Fireworks Discussed, after the election things got moving without proper notice or Permits, for the Town Center. The Fireworks Ord, waited to what will be again a down to the wire decision to make change by the Council.

Prudent Management would insist on seeing Permits for All the land being Graded and not accepting a flawed suggestion that a single business is doing prep work for an approve plan, or that it is weed abatement, or that no plans are needed for earth moving. Not one council member asked the city legal advisor for an evaluation of the situation, no they accepted the non legal expertise of City Manager, Tom Shcwab who as adroitly lead the city into successive lost legal challenges. Eventually, we may discover WHY the council allows this and WHY the Majority of Citizens or Voters don't seem to care. YOU PEOPLE who do care please continue your work and attention paid to the local government.

Prudent Management would insist the Agenda be in control of the City Council and the Firework Ordinance be on the NEXT Agenda, with the Proposal to NOT ALLOW any Fireworks in Grand Terrace, and Provide for Maximum Enforcement for 2 Years, AND Use the same resources in raising money for GT Days for GT YOUTH DAYS, and USE the FUNDS Donated for the event for the purpose of a LOCAL EVENT that Raises FUNDS for Youth Activities including Sports and Perhaps 4H Projects, and After School Teen Centers housed in neighborhood churches?

When the Fireworks Question comes up. Someone needs to ask, HOW MUCH DID IT COST THE CITY SO THAT THE SPORTS TEAM COULD EARN WHAT EVER IT DID.

The city will have to pay for increased enforcement until word gets out. Fireworks are no longer allowed in Grand Terrace and the rules are strictly enforced.

It would also help, if WE HAD A PUBLIC RECORD of those Arrested and Charged no such arrests were on the Arrest or Booking Records of the time. PUBLIC SHAME SHOULD BE PART of the PUNISHMENT.

IT IS NOT TO LATE or TO EARLY to be URGENT about FIREWORKS. WE see how long it takes to write and pass an ORDINANCE in Grand Terrace.

IF Teachers of CJUSD Strike

There is talk and preparation for a pending Teacher's Strike. How should we prepare.

First of all We must collectively respect the Teachers as a Group. If you disagree with Teachers striking, or even if you dislike a singular individual teacher, degrading a "Teacher" in front of your children or child is equal to doing the same to a Parent Figure.

Explain that teachers are going on strike for better wages, and discuss all the things that almost every teacher does and provides the student's in their class. Explain the number of hours of homework a teacher has after the students go home, and how many students they are responsible for during the day.

Explain that the Substitutes being hired during the Strike aren't Strike Breakers, nor do they have a "Side" in the strike. They are there to allow the education to continue, the District to Stay functioning at some level, and that the Students and Staff should be respectful of the Strike Substitutes. It costs the District dearly during a strike, and this does not "Save" the District money, it makes it lose less. Quality Substitutes if found and working with a Quality Lesson Plan left by a truly concerned and Quality Teacher could result in little interruption in the classes, and an enhanced understanding or respect for Teachers and the part they Play in our Community and Society, and Family.

I have not investigated the budget of the CJUSD. I do feel Teachers as a group are under respected, under paid, and are overworked. The Public School system fails both the Students and the Teachers. I would support Public Financing of more Charter Schools, but schools that allow the Teachers to collect all the ADA Funds (Average Daily Attendance Funds), and then Lease the facilities and Equipment and Services from the School District or other Facility. Allow for "Schools" to be in non traditional school settings.

We have an odd paradox when we list transportation costs as a reason not to give Teacher's a Raise. Neighborhood, Charter Schools within Walking Distance would help with lowered transportation costs, community connected schools, better parental involvement, and perhaps even increase the health if people walked to school.

Elementary School Teachers have 30 students and 5 class subjects to manage. Middle and Senior High School Teachers have 150 to 200 individual students and possibly several subjects to manage. They do this with some support in facility maintenance, and office clerk help, however most of the task is upon them as individual managers. How much would a Manager of 150 to 200 individuals be paid in your company?

The City Manager of Grand Terrace has a staff of less than 20 ADULTS, and he earns 150,000.00 gets a free car, and a house, and full medical insurance. Lets Review the House. The house was sold from the RDA to the City without Proper Public Notice and Open Participation of others who may want to apply for RDA Housing. Then the City Determined to use this City Asset to Provide Housing for City Manager as long as the City Manager is Employeed with the City. For what ever the reasons it is clear that the City Manager now holds title and a morgage on the property. This no doubt is in part being refunded in part by a monthly housing payment from the City to the City Manager, perhaps on the same account other Real Estate Transactions are done and not disclosed to the public. However, it is a contractual obligation that the city pay for the house as long as the City Manager is in City Employ.

One can well calculate at some point in time the Equity in the House was large enought to allow Mr. Schwab to refinance the entire house, and hold the title in his name, however, this does not mean that the financial obligation in the amount obligated by the housing offer has been deminished by the city, it no doubt continues and is being paid, as the Obligation has not been redacted or reversed by contract or a reduction in writing by Mr. Schwab refusing payment or compensation equal to the cost of the morgage payment for the house provided to him by the city. SO I WILL continue to consider this a Gift of a house on the Condition of Continued Employment. I will not say he is not a Qualifed RDA home owner, because, THE CITY WAS THE PURCHASER OF THE RDA HOUSE. Of course with the overlap of Management, and Who is who it is a logical leap, but not proceedural one. The Violation of Proceedure is evident. The Benefactor is Mr. Schwab.

Just as an example of how we spend our money as a society. Give it some thought. When he needs help he hires Lawyers, and other Professionals.

So when Teachers go out on strike, we must respect that there may be a reason that they do.
So when a Person Works as a Substitute During a Strike, view that person as one who supports the Teachers Right to Strike, and a person who supports your children's right to go to school.

Those who serve our Community as Teachers should be well respected, well compensated and well supported as the service they provide and the importance of their function is one of the foundation stones in our society. Rancor should not be part of this "Strike" or Negotiation.

REMINDER GT CIty Council Meeting Night Changes:

As reported in the IN Brief in the San Bernardino Sun:

GRAND TERRACE Council meeting days to change Along with the new year comes some new changes at City Hall. City Council meetings are moving to the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month effective Jan. 1.

The first meeting of the new year will be at 6 p.m. Jan. 9.

The council decided to move the meetings from Thursdays to Tuesdays because most cities have council meetings on Tuesdays.

Some council members said they also have other commitments on Thursday nights.

Gramps Adds:

It has been reported that the Reason is to allow the Republican Members of the Council to attend Local Republican Party Meetings which are held on Thursdays. Now you will have to record Boston Legal if the Mettings go long.

Quick Review and Update: Permit Permit Who's Got a Permit

When Grading Started on Barton Road the Contractor said there was no Permit for the Job.

When Citizens asked at City Hall for a Copy of the Permit there was no Permit Required or Issued.

When there was a City Council Meeting: Tom Schwab said all permits were issued for the Grading of Miguels Property and building Permits would be issued. (That would be a BIG MIGUELS). This was a distraction for the Council who did not require an explanation in detail, and the public who was not able to "Question the Answer" because debate is not allowed and "Public Comment Time" was over. To allow Mr. Schwab to lie to the public and not be challanged is not beneficial to the functioning of the City Government, but it is a common event.

When Citizens asked to view the Permits for Miguel's they were not accommodated.

Then it was told that "Weed Abatement" does not need Permits.

Grading is being done on More than Miguels Property, the area is inclusive of the land Jack Brown wants to Build a Mega Stater's Store On.

"Weed Abatement" Practices do not allow for grading, or earth moving or even disking at the scale it is being done.

Permits are required by law, State, Federal, and Local, why is it our City Staff does not require Permits from Jacobsen or Jack Brown or Migueles?

Open Records Act does not say that SOME PEOPLE may look at Documents and Other People are Excluded to Open Records. It is not up to the City Manager or City Staff who has or does not have Access to Open Records.

This no doubt is just the beginning of the string of court cases that will result if the City continues to lead developers and land owners into a pit of bad practices.

So how many ways will this story turn, and never come to the truth?

Here is another truth, the Contractor doing the work in Grand Terrace is required to have a Business License in Grand Terrace.

So IF the City Manager Likes you You don't need a Permit. IF he doesn't Like you Well Look OUT he'll spend every effort to force his will upon the citizen and city.

So this is in court, and fees and fines will be assessed, no doubt Judge Wade will hear yet another case in his Court. No doubt the City's John Harper will gain from his fees and the fees of his co council. I just wonder what council he should use so that the CITY is not in this situation time and time again.

Approved Minutes Now Available to Public for Review

http://www.cityofgrandterrace.org/city_departments/CRA_Minutes/2006/110906.cra.pdf
http://www.cityofgrandterrace.org/city_departments/CRA_Minutes/2006/110906.cra.pdf

Nov 9 Meeting Minutes are available on line on the City Web Site. These have been approved and your review may bring comment and a request for revisions to the record to reflect the record more accurately. Minutes are not a transcript, however, these may have areas where to much is left out.

If you want a MS WORD version of these documents please email Grandterracenews@yahoo.com.

Gramps.

Added Detail: ORD 142 Violations

Regarding the Violation of City Code, Ord 142 and the Permit Requirement for the Grading work on the Miguels Site, and Jacobsen's Property where Stater Brothers is intending to Build.

Ord.142 gives all the reasons the grading is in violation of the law. There can be no work or permits issued until the sewer and drainage permits are issued.

Ord. 142 allows for criminal and civil penalties, including jail time for violations.

It would not be unexpected that the Interested Parties in the Suit is expanded to be inclusive of more companies and individuals.

Eventually, the Citizens of Grand Terrace should not have to continue to be liable for the Education Expense of the Staff making decisions that violate the process and procedures recorded in Federal, State, County and Local Laws, and Codes. It seems that the Education of lost Court Cases isn't bringing home the Lesson not to Cut Corners, in procedures and process.

Once, is a whoops, Twice is a possible didn't make a correction fast enough, but Three, Four and Five, Six, and Seven...... Errors is a pattern of standard behavior with intent.

OTHER CASES PENDING: ESSCO/MIGULES/SWERTFERGERS

The Current Status of the ESSCO Case:


Case SCVSS138113 - CITIZENS-V-GRAND TERRACE

Viewed Date Action Text Disposition
01/10/2007 8:30 AM DEPT. S8 HEARING RE: PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDATE (CEQA).
08/24/2006 CREDIT CARD TRANSACTION ID NUMBER 013-0021559268
08/24/2006 FEE PAYMENT
08/21/2006 CREDIT CARD TRANSACTION ID NUMBER 013-0021495421
08/21/2006 FEE PAYMENT
08/16/2006 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PET FOR WRIT OF MANDATE ON 011007 FILED.
08/08/2006 NOTICE OF HEARDING DATE; DECLARATION OF A. BROEDLING FILED BY CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE AND OPEN GOVERNMEN


Barton Road Grading: Miguel's Case... ( I suspect more people are party to this Case)

Case SCVSS144133 - CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE VS CITY OF GRAND TERRACE

01/10/2007 8:30 AM DEPT. S8 STATUS HEARING ON PETITION
12/07/2006 CREDIT CARD TRANSACTION ID NUMBER 013-0023139060
12/07/2006 FILING FEE PAID BY CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE AND OPEN FOR FAX FEE
12/06/2006 NOTICE OF DEPARTMENT ASSIGNMENT AND STATUS HRG FILED BY CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE AND OPEN.
12/05/2006 SUMMONS ISSUED - ORIGINAL FILED IN COURT FILE.
11/30/2006 PROOF OF SERVICE OF SUMMONS AND COMP/PET ON MJSC HOLDINGS, LLC; DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT SERVED ON 11/28/06
11/30/2006 PROOF OF SERVICE OF SUMMONS AND COMP/PET ON SDG INVESTMENTS, LLC; DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT SERVED ON 11/28/06
11/30/2006 PROOF OF SERVICE OF SUMMONS AND COMP/PET ON GRAND TERRACE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT SERVED ON 11/28/06 11/30/2006 PROOF OF SERVICE OF SUMMONS AND COMP/PET ON CITY OF GRAND TERRACE; DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT SERVED ON 11/28/06
11/29/2006 CREDIT CARD TRANSACTION ID NUMBER 013-0022999389
11/29/2006 FILING FEE PAID BY CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE AND OPEN FOR FAX
11/28/2006 NOTICE TO ATTORNEY GENERAL FILED BY CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE AND OPEN.
1/21/2006 CASE ASSIGNED FOR ALL PURPOSES TO DEPARTMENT S8
11/21/2006 PETITION AND PARTY INFORMATION ENTERED (CIVIL)


Case Filed Regarding Swertfergers Equipment and the City of Grand Terrace/Redevelopment Agency...


Case SCVSS144406 - CITZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE-V-CITY

01/10/2007 8:30 AM DEPT. S8 STATUS HEARING ON PETITION
11/30/2006 FILING FEE PAID BY CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE AND OPEN FOR FAX FEE
11/30/2006 FILING FEE PAID BY CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE AND OPEN FOR FAX FEE
11/21/2006 PROOF OF SERVICE FILED ON CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, SWERTFEGERS EQUIPMENT INC, GRAND TERRACE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; PARTY SERVED ON 11/20/06. TYPE OF SERVICE IS PERSONAL.
11/21/2006 PROOF OF SERVICE FILED ON CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, SWERTFEGERS EQUIPMENT INC, GRAND TERRACE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; PARTY SERVED ON 11/20/06. TYPE OF SERVICE IS PERSONAL. WITH COSTS OF 0.00.
11/21/2006 NOTICE OF DEPARTMENT ASSIGNMENT AND STATUS HEARING FILED BY CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE AND OPEN.
11/17/2006 FILING FEE PAID BY CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE AND OPEN FOR FAX FEE
11/17/2006 ** VOID ** PAYMENT
11/17/2006 FILING FEE PAID BY CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE AND OPEN FOR FAX FEE
11/16/2006 NTCE TO ATTY GEN RECEIVED AND FORWARDED TO LEGAL RESEARCH FOR REVIEW
11/16/2006 NTCE TO ATTORNEY GENERAL FILED.
11/15/2006 NOTICE OF PETITIONERS ELECTION FILED BY CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE AND OPEN.
11/15/2006 PETITION AND PARTY INFORMATION ENTERED (CIVIL)
11/15/2006 CASE ASSIGNED FOR ALL PURPOSES TO DEPARTMENT S8

BMSV: UPDATE: TWO APPROACHES of CFBH

Corporation for Better Housing has changed Attorneys for the Appeal of the Judge Wade Decision which required in the words of Tom Schwab, a minor adjustment to the EIR and all things will be resolved. Rather than comply with the Requirements of Judge Wade they have filed an Appeal as a means to Resolve the Issues. This is of course their right to do so. However, as they ask Citizens to Meet with them at a Scoping Meeting Jan 4th, to once again hear the "Concerns of the Citizens" they are Appealing the Decision of Judge Wade at the same time, apparently finding that an EIR which would meet Judge Wade's requirements is not one they could live within.

The Cost of this folly is comming inpart from the City of Grand Terrace's Redevelopment Agency Funds which represent a Debt or BOND... as some would rather refer to the funds... and those available resouces are limited. NINE Million was to be spent on the Senior Center and Housing and already 3 Million plus has been paid out, in addition to a gift of a 60 year lease for a much lower than market value rate of a buck a year, has already been put on the table by the City. 'The Project was Contracted for 18 million with 9 million coming from the city.

A request for detailed accounting of what the payments to Corporation for Better Housing has repeatedly been denied. Will the Corporation for Better Housing still build after it has spent the City's Funds on Legal Fees? Will the Corporation for Better Housing still defend it's Plan, and aren't they the ones who should be defending a plan they put forth, and Not the City?

When is it going to be clear to the City Council that the Staff and the Corporation for Better Housing does not have the City's Best Financial Interest in mind as they continue on this path. Is it time for the City Council and the Redevelopment Board, to say enough, count up our losses, perhaps even file a claim against the CFBH for the expences trying to defend a flawed plan. Perhaps it is time to recognize that our Planning Department, Planning Commision, and Staff are not competent in management of a Development Plan of ANY SORT, and remove this function from the City Government and restore it to a County Function.

Case SCVSS131530 - Actions/Minutes

Viewed Date Action Text Disposition
12/08/2006 DEPOSIT AND DISBURSEMENT ORDER FILED. PAID BETTY KELLEY $63 FOR RPTR TRANSCRIPT. Not Applicable
12/08/2006 DEPOSIT AND DISBURSEMENT ORDER FILED. PAID APPEALS $100 PURSUANT TO CRC 5.1. Not Applicable
12/08/2006 RECORD ON APPEAL CERTIFIED TO APPELLATE PARTIES Not Applicable
12/01/2006 SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY FILED; SUBSTITUTING HECHT SOLBERG ROBINSON GOLDBERG& BAGLEY LL WITH GRESHAM SAVAGE NOLAN & TILDEN AS ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR CORPORATION FOR BETTER HOUSING. Not Applicable
11/29/2006 CREDIT CARD TRANSACTION ID NUMBER 013-0022998888 Not Applicable
11/29/2006 FILING FEE PAID BY CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE AND OPEN GOVERNMEN FOR FAX FEE Not Applicable
Minutes
Receipt: 061129-0489 $4.00

11/27/2006 REPORTER'S TRANSCRIPTS ON APPEAL RECEIVED. Not Applicable
11/16/2006 NOTICE OF DECISION ON PETITIONERS MTN FOR ATT FEES FILED BY CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE AND OPEN GOVERNMEN. Not Applicable
11/08/2006 NOTICE TO REPORTER TO PREPARE TRANSCRIPT ON APPEAL FORWARDED TO DCA Not Applicable
11/08/2006 NOTICE TO COURT REPORTER(S) TO PREPARE APPEAL TRANSCRIPT. Not Applicable
11/08/2006 DEPOSIT AND DISBURSEMENT ORDER FILED. RESP CITIZENS PAID $13.50 FOR REPORTER TRANSCRIPT. Not Applicable
11/08/2006 FEE PAYMENT Not Applicable
Minutes
Receipt: 061108-0780 $13.50
061108-0780-CK Reference Number REPORTER'S TRANS
11/06/2006 DEPOSIT AND DISBURSEMENT ORDER FILED. APP ATTY PAID $36 FOR REPORTERS TRANSCRIPT. Not Applicable
11/06/2006 FEE PAYMENT Not Applicable
Minutes
Receipt: 061106-1159 $36.00
061106-1159-CK Reference Number REPORTER'S TRANS
11/06/2006 8:30 AM DEPT. S8 MOTION RE: AWARD OF ATTORNEYS FEES AND COSTS FILED BY PLAINTIFF CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE AND OPEN GOVERNMEN GRANTED
Minutes
JUDGE: JOHN P. WADE
CLERK: OLIVIA MCDONALD
REPORTER: BETTY KELLEY
COURT ATTENDANT LARRY RUSSELL
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APPEARANCES:
ATTORNEY RAYMOND JOHNSON PRESENT FOR PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER.
ATTORNEY COLIN R. BURNS PRESENT FOR CORPORATION FOR BETTER HOUSING.
ATTORNEY RICHARD SCHULMAN PRESENT FOR CORPORATION FOR BETTER HOUSING.
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PROCEEDINGS:
CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE AND OPEN GOVERNMEN'S MOTION TO FOR ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS IS HEARD.
ARGUED BY COUNSEL AND SUBMITTED.
COURT FINDS:

CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE AND OPEN GOVERNMEN, CITY OF GRAND TERRACE'S MOTION FOR AWARD OF ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS IS GRANTED.
THE PREVAILING PARTY IS AWARDED $30,000.00 IN ATTORNEY FEES AND STAFF TIME, PLUS $655.00 IN COSTS.

ACTION - COMPLETE
=== MINUTE ORDER END ===

Court Orders Payment on OAC Lawsuit:

MOTION RE: MTN FOR AWARD OF ATTORNEYS FEES AND COSTS FILED BY PETITIONER CITIZENS FOR A BETTER GRAND TERRACE 11/21/2006 - 8:30 AM DEPT. S8

JUDGE: JOHN P. WADE
CLERK: OLIVIA MCDONALD
REPORTER: BETTY KELLEY
COURT ATTENDANT LARRY RUSSELL
-
APPEARANCES:

ATTORNEY RAYMOND JOHNSON PRESENT FOR PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER.
ATTORNEY COLIN BURNS PRESENT FOR DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT.
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PROCEEDINGS:

CITIZENS FOR A BETTER GRAND TERRACE'S MOTION TO FOR ATTORNEYS FEES AND COSTS IS HEARD. ARGUED BY COUNSEL AND SUBMITTED.

COURT FINDS: CITIZENS FOR A BETTER GRAND TERRACE'S MOTION FOR ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS IS GRANTED.

THE MOVING PARTY IS AWARDED $30,000.00 IN ATTORNEY FEES AND STAFF TIME PLUS AN ADDITIONAL $4,188.00 FOR REIMBURSEABLE COSTS.
=== MINUTE ORDER END ===

Some will say this is a waist of City Money: This is not including the Money Spent by the City Trying to Defend the OAC. BUT even with that cost added in, it is MUCH LESS than the cost the City would have been paying for road imporvement, if the OAC had not been challanged.

Council Member Hilkey: Retires under threat of lawsuit.

From the "Other Blog"

Hilkey did acknowledge though, that there have been questionable decisions on the part of certain city council members in the past. He cited the "Dobson house purchase," saying that, "the city paid 1.2 million dollars for a house that we didn't need, never should have bought, and will never use." Hilkey maintains his belief that the manner in which this transaction occurred was a violation of the Brown Act, which is also known as the "California Open Government Law." He did not elaborate on his statement that he was "threatened with a law suit over his opposition to this purchase."

Point of fact, I don't think Council Member Hilkey said he was threatened with a law suit over his opposition to this purchase. I think he left the actual related issue of the lawsuit undefined.

Let's Review: recently Herman Hilkey requested that the Payments Made to Gene Carlstrom related to the Dodson House Transaction should be listed in the Vouchers and Payments made and they are not represented or disclosed. He requested this Nov 9th Council Meeting. He had not made any statements about a lawsuit prior to that in spite of his objections to the Deal, and the manner of its negotiation, and the full disclosure of the details in accordance with the Brown Act.

So it may be the Lack of Proper Notice or how it was listed on the Agenda, it may be over his objection to the participation of Council Members who either worked or were working for Gene Carlstrom in the past or present in the Negotiation, it may be over his request that the payments being made to Gene Carlstrom be Disclosed and listed on the Voucher.

Former Council Member Hilkey's request for the payment disclosure, must lead to the next question. What other payments are being made to who on a non disclosed vouchers or account?

Perhaps some one will obtain a Vendor Report with a showing of all payments made to Gene Carlstrom, Terra Loma Realty, or any related business doing "Realty Management" for the city.

That may answer the question as to who, what, where and why?

Council Member Hilkey's statement there is no Fraud in GT seems not to match his un answered question, or the mentioned law suit threat, regarless of which issues it is related to.

fraud n. the intentional use of deceit, a trick or some dishonest means to deprive another of his/her/its money, property or a legal right. A party who has lost something due to fraud is entitled to file a lawsuit for damages against the party acting fraudulently, and the damages may include punitive damages as a punishment or public example due to the malicious nature of the fraud. Quite often there are several persons involved in a scheme to commit fraud and each and all may be liable for the total damages. Inherent in fraud is an unjust advantage over another which injures that person or entity. It includes failing to point out a known mistake in a contract or other writing (such as a deed), or not revealing a fact which he/she has a duty to communicate, such as a survey which shows there are only 10 acres of land being purchased and not 20 as originally understood. Constructive fraud can be proved by a showing of breach of legal duty (like using the trust funds held for another in an investment in one's own business) without direct proof of fraud or fraudulent intent. Extrinsic fraud occurs when deceit is employed to keep someone from exercising a right, such as a fair trial, by hiding evidence or misleading the opposing party in a lawsuit. (See: constructive fraud, extrinsic fraud, intrinsic fraud, fraud in the inducement, fraudulent conveyance) damages)

Do We NEED TO REVIEW?

Council Minutes November 9, 2006

Herman Hilkey, thanked JoAnn Johnson for the card. He congratulated the Mayor (Who was in Hawaii and Not at the Meeting) and Bea Cortes on their victory. There was some inconsistencies in the ballot counting at both sites, however, it was relatively small. He stated that it is the fear that keeps the Mayor from responding to the residents. He stated that is why the timer and the cop was brought in. He feels that Mrs. Hornsby’s letter needs to be responded to.

He questioned if there was any plans to replace the seat that was held by Councilmember Ferré. It is his position and he encouraged that the Council be independent on picking who they feel has acceptance by the community.

He stated that the I 215 is the stepchild and neither organization wants to build the strip between San Bernardino and Riverside. They would rather build a road between Riverside and Moreno Valley. Both Counties have tremendous pressure to build someplace else and not to connect the two counties. Whoever you appoint or continue to appoint to SANBAG needs to be ferocious and fight for Grand Terrace and Colton. Every time he opens the paper or gets a mailer from SANBAG they are starting new projects other places and it is disheartening when he sees them widening freeways every place else. They say the I 215 gets pushed back because it is too expensive. It was the lead project when Measure I was initiated, it was the lead project when Measure I was renewed and it is getting pushed back because of the political positioning of both counties. The San Bag Representative has to
be on top of that.

In regards to High School #3, he feels that it is disheartening to have an election and have posters of High School #3 in the lobby. They don’t have the money, the money is gone, we are totally dependant on the State to come in an build a High School. The Bond that was passed is gone. They have some money left but they fixed all the other schools. The intent of the Bond was to build a High School first. They were going to build the High School with cash and apply for a 50/50 rebate from the State and it was violated. We are now dependant on the State of California. They are talking about High School #4 now and he feels that High School # 4 will be built in Bloomington before High School # 3 is built in Grand Terrace. He mentioned this to the Mayor while they were both on the Committee and she stated that the staff says it is on schedule.

He stated that City Manager Schwab agreed to bring Corporation For Better Housing in to explain the project. He feels that there is a level of distrust that would be well served if we had someone that wasn’t part of the contractor who is doing the project, a third party if possible. There has to be a level of trust. He stated that there will be a meeting in Grand Terrace with regards to the peeker plant, which will last past 3:00 p.m. and feels that it is reassuring.

He stated that Council approved a commission (and sic) for Gene Carlstrom to rent the Dodson Property. As far as he can see that check has never shown up on the check register and wanted to find out what is going on with that.

FUNS and FUNDS: For Medical Treatment

Grand Terrace Citizens are banning together to help Kyle Bacon aquire sufficient funds for a Cancer Treatment not Covered by Insurance Coverage. Kyle age 15 takes long naps in his Grand Terrace home while trying to save energy and continue the fight against the cancer which started as a brain tumor and now has spread to other parts of his body. He has had 10 surgeries, radiation yet tumors continue to grow.

Funds for Kyle's treatment will be spent to pay for a treatment which uses harvested white blood sells from Kyle's own blood, and a protein extracted from near the tumor itself. It is hoped this will slow his cancer by causing his own body to respond to the cancer's invasion. Please contribute what you can, so that Kyle may know that every effort was made. Including a treatment his parents feel represent his best hope.

Thank You,