01/28/1999 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES,
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - JANUARY 28. 1999
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace was called to order in the
Council Chambers, Grand Terrace Civic Center, 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrac6, California,
on January 28, 1999 at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor
Dan Buchanan, Mayor Pro Tem
Herman Hilkey, Councilmember
Jim Singley, Councilmember
Lee Ann Garcia, Councilmember
Tom Schwab, City Manager
John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager
Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk
Bernard Simon, Finance Director
Patrizia Materassi, Community and Economic Development Director
Virgil Barham, Building & Safety Director
John Harper, City Attorney
Lt. Pete Ortiz, Sheriffs Department
ABSENT: None
The meeting was opened with invocation by Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance led by Councilmember Singley.
ITEMS TO DELETE
8A. Mid-Year Budget Adjustments
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS.
2A. Recycling Family of the Month - December 1998
Mayor Matteson announced that the Kelsch Family are the recipients of the
Recycling Family of the Month award for the month of December 1998 and of
the local merchant gift certificates from Domino's Pizza, Blue Mountain Coffee
House, Miguels Jr., and Sub Depot.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-99-05 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following consent
calendar items:
3A. Approval of Check Register No. 012899
3B. Ratify 01-28-99 CRA Action
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3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
3D. . Approval of 01-14-99 Minutes
3E. Capital Improvement Program Update
3F. Approve Staff Attendance to Annual CRPS Conference
PUBLIC COMMENT
Dick Rollins, 22797 Barton Road, reported that the United States Census Bureau is
seeking numerators for the year 2000. They will pay $9.50 an hour plus .32C a mile for
the use of each individuals vehicle. They are currently signing people up at their offices
located at 215 N. "D" Street in San Bernardino. He encourage all residents that are able
to work to do so.
ORAL REPORTS
5A. . Committee Reports
1. Historical and Cultural Activities Committee
a. Minutes of January 4, 1999
CC-99-06 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the January 4, 1999
Minutes of the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee.-
2. Crime Prevention Committee
a. Minutes of December 14, 1998
CC-99-07 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the December 14, 1998
Minutes of the Crime Prevention Committee.
5B. Council Reports
Mavor Matteson, inquired as to when the next free dump day will be in Grand Terrace.
Assistant Citv Manaaer Donlew, responded that the next free dump day will be held on
Saturday, April 10, 1999 from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon.
Mavor Pro Tem Buchanan, reported that the East Valley Coalition met in Grand Terrace
and that he, Councilmember Garcia and City Manager Schwab attended it. He stated that
it is an informal working group of representatives of the eight cities in the East Valley
area in an effort to discuss common issues and items that are coming up on the SANBAG
agenda in an effort to look out for the interest of this area. He feels that it has been a
very effective tool so far.
Councilmember Garcia, reported that she attended the League Division meeting and that
Senator Steve Peace. Who chairs the Senate Budget Committee is holding hearings on
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February 3, 1999 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the San Bernardino County building for this
area. She complimented Lt. Ortiz for the presentation that he gave to the community on
the men and women that protect and serve our city. She reported that in the lobby of
City Hall on the wall there are pictures of the men and women of the Sheriff's
Department that serve Grand Terrace. She reported that the next Grand Terrace Days
will be held on June 5, 1999. She also reported that the Council was able to see one of
the houses that the City rehabilitated and complimented Virgil Barham and Margie Ayars
on the great job that they do with this program. She requested an update on the Rite-Aid
project.
Community and Economic Development Director Materassi, responded that they are
waiting for Rite-Aid to resolve some internal issues and that she is unable to give a
specific time frame.
Councilmember Garcia, reported to the Council that the 20th Anniversary Committee is
still working with Building and Safety/Housing Director Barham on some options for
signs and banners. She requested that tree trimming be addressed during budget time.
Councilmember Sinalev, reported that he attended the Sheriffs Department Strategic
Planning Committee meeting.
Councilmember Hilkev, reported that there is a computer store in town called PC
Connection right next to Food Connection in the center of town. He also reported that
the Food Connection has been listed as one of the one hundred best restaurants in the
.Inland Empire.
Mavor Pro Tem Buchanan, wished Councilmember Singley a Happy Birthday.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
8B. Local Purchasing Preferences Policy
CC-99-08 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY;. SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 4-1-0-0 (COUNCILMEMBER
HILKEY VOTED NO), to direct staff not to adopt a Local Preference Purchasing
Policy with direction that staff choose local vendors when proposals are equal
8C. AB 1020 Bicycle Transportation Plan (BTP); Resolution Approving the AB1020
BTP; Resolution in Support of Grant Application for a Portion of Bikelane Project
Phase 11
CC-98-09 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Resolution
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Approving and Certifying the AB 1020 Bicycle Transportation Plan; and
Authorizing the Community and Economic Development Director to Seek
Funding for Bikeway Projects and Submit said Plan to the Appropriate Reviewing
Agencies for Approval and the Resolution Authorizing the Filing of a Grant
Application with the California Department of Transportation Bicycle Lane
Account Grant Funding and Certifying the Availability of Matching Funds.
8D. Pico Park: Request to Install Batting Cages
CC-99-10 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the Grand Terrace.
Little League to install batting cages at Pico Park and approve participation by the
City in assisting in the construction of the units which will primarily include
technical assistance and ground preparation.
CLOSED SESSION - None
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:03 p.m., until the next CRA/City
Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, February 11, 1999 at 6;00 p.m.
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