01/08/1998 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE ✓/
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
RFCJTI,AR C QTTNCIL MEETING - TANUARY 8. 1998
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 Terrace, California,
on January 8, 1998 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
Patrizia Materassi, Community and Economic Development Director
Virgil Barham, Building and Safety Director
John Harper, City Attorney
John Hagen, Sheriff's Department
ABSENT: Bernard Simon, Finance Director
The meeting was opened with invocation by Mayor Pro Tem Dan Buchanan, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Herman Hilkey.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2A. Chamber of Commerce Christmas Liahtina Contest Winners
Mayor Matteson announced that the Chamber of Commerce will be announcing the
winners of the Christmas Lighting Contest at the City.Council meeting of January 22,
1998.
2B. Eagle Scout Proiect Presentation - Kevin Yetter
Kevin Yetter, 166 Sealy Court, Highgrove, gave a presentation on his Eagle Scout
Project "Storm Drain Safety in the City of Grand Terrace."
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-98-01 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED5-0, to approve the following consent
calendar items:
3A. Approval of Check Register No. 123097
3B. Ratify 01-08-98 CRA Action
3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
3D. Approval of 12-11-97 Minutes
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3E. Pico Park License Agreement - Edison International
3F. Pico Park Softball Field Renovation: Award of contract (Alan
Landscaping Service)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Michael O'Connell, 22596 Thrush Street, confirmed that the Richard Rollins Park soccer
field was included in the gopher removal project.
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Crime Prevention Committee
(a) Minutes of 11-10-97
CC-98-02 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0 , to accept the November 10,
1997 Minutes of the Crime Prevention Committee.
2. Historical and Cultural Activities Committee
(a) Minutes of 12-03-98
CC-97-03 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO
TEM BUCHANAN, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the December 3, 1998 minutes of
the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee.
5B. Council Reports
Mavor Matteson, reported on an incident that took place at Colton High School that
involved his grandson and expressed his dissatisfaction with the school's response. He
reported that Councilmember Garcia is requesting,support of the council to vote for her
as the representative to District Six Regional Council for SCAG. He encouraged all of
the Council to attend the SANBAG meeting on March 4, 1998 and to vote for
Councilmember Garcia.
Councilmember Garcia, reported that there will be a League of California Cities, Inland
Empire Division General Meeting on Thursday, January 15, 1997 at the California
Speedway.
Mavor Matteson. stated that he received a letter from the Transportation Flood Control,
Zone two Advisory Committee regarding a budget hearing and requested that someone
from Council attend the meeting.
Mavor Pro Tem Buchanan. wished everyone a Happy, Healthy, and prosperous New
Year and look forward to the exciting things coming in the new year. He reported that
he and City Manager Schwab will be meeting later this month with the fire consolidation
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consultants to review the final draft of the report and discuss it in detail.
Councilmember Garcia, reported on a letter on the success of the WE-Tip Program and
encouraged residents to call and report any crime that may be taking place. She
complimented staff on a great newsletter and encouraged everyone to read it. She wished
everyone a Happy New Year.
Councilmember Hilkev, thanked Tony Petta for attending his sons Eagle Scout ceremony
and reported that he had photos if anyone would like to see them. He stated that the
ceremony was very newsworthy and expressed his dissatisfaction with both newspapers
not attending and reporting on the event. He reported that he received a letter on the
gunfire and fireworks in the City of Grand Terrace on New Years Eve and feels that
something should be done.
Councilmember Sinalev, reported that at the last SANBAG meeting $55,000,000 went
to the 1215 corridor which includes the section from the Riverside County line to the I10
freeway.
Communitv and Economic Development Director Materassi, reported that.approximately
$3,000,000 has been designated for the design of the segment of I215 adjacent to the
City of Grand Terrace and Colton, which will allow an HOV lane from the County Line
to Orange Show Road, which are very important improvements for Grand Terrace.
PUBLIC HEARING
-_6A. An Ordinance of the Citv Council of the Citv of Grand Terrace, California,
. Regulating the Sale and Discharge of Fireworks
Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public.
Michael O'Connell, 22596 Thrush Street, encouraged the Council to support the
Fireworks Ordinance and feels that it is a great fundraiser for the local youth's
organizations.
Mayor Matteson returned discussion to Council.
Mavor Matteson, stated that he is in favor of the fireworks ordinance. He feels that the
youth's organizations can benefit from the sale of the fireworks.
Councilmember Garcia., expressed her concern with safety issues dealing with the
discharge of fireworks and stated that she is not in favor of the sale and discharge of
fireworks in the City of Grand Terrace.
-Councilmember Singlev, stated that he will support the fireworks ordinance.
Mavor Pro Tem Buchanan, stated that he will support the fireworks ordinance and feels
that there will always be a safety issue. He also stated that he will always be willing and
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ready to bring this ordinance back to the council should problems arise.
Councilmember Hilkev, questioned how the permit will be issued.
Citv Manaizer Schwab, responded that applications will be taken from the organizations
that would like to apply for a permit.
Councilmember Hilkev, stated that Little League put part of the money back into the
community and would encourage the other organizations to do the same.
CC-98-04 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEIVIBER HILKEY, CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCILMEMBER GARICA
VOTED NO), to approve the first reading of an Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Grand Terrace, California, Regulating the Sale and Discharge of
Fireworks.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7A. Citv Web Paee
City Manager Schwab stated that staff has scheduled discussion on the web page
for the second meeting in January to allow ample time to meet and develop a
consensus on how to make the web site most useful to the user and how to keep
the information up-to-date.
NEW BUSINESS
8A. Learn Not to Burn Program
CC-98-05 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to support the "Learn Not to
Burn" program and direct staff to draft a letter of support.
ORDER OF AWOURNMENT
Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:22 p.m., until the next CRA/City
Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, January 22, 1998 at 6:00 p.m.
CffY CLERK of the Cit§ of Grand
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