12/10/1998 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - DECEMBER 10. 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 December 10, 1998 at 7:30 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 Hilkey.
ITEMS TO DELETE
None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2A. Recycling Family of the Month -November 1998
Mayor Matteson announced that the Recycling Family of the Month for November 1998 goes
to Richard Shipley and family. They will receive gift certificates from Stater Brothers Markets,
Miguel's Jr. Restaurant, La Pasta Italia and Demetri's Restaurant.
2B. Fire Department Recognition (CDF)
Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan reported that the staff at Station No. 23 will change from CDF to
County Fire at the end of December and expressed appreciation on behalf of the City for the
dedicated service that we received over the past 20 years.
Mayor Matteson presented a plaque to each member of the CDF crew.
Chief Benson, CDF, presented a plaque to the City of Grand Terrace in appreciation of the
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working relationship with CDF over the past 20 years.
2C. Commendation - Captain Paul Cook, Sheriffs Department
Mayor Matteson presented a plaque to Captain Paul Cook who has been reassigned and is
leaving the City.
Captain Paul Cook, indicated that he has enjoyed working with this City and thanked the Council
and Staff. He introduced his replacement, Captain Greg Bottrell.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-98-149 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO
TEM BUCHANAN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following consent calendar
items:
3A. Approval of Check Register No. 112598 & 121098
3B. Ratify 12-10-98 CRA Action
3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
3D. Approval of 11-17-98 Minutes
3E. Resolution Amending the Personnel Rules and Regulations for the City of
Grand Terrace
3F. Richard Rollins Park Restroom: Plan Preparation
3G. Senior Center Expansion: Design Contract
3H. Travel for Council Member Garcia to the League of California Cities
Mayors and Council Members Institute
PUBLIC CONIIVIENT
Tonv Petta, 11875 Eton Drive, indicated that as Grand Terrace turns 20 years old it is
important to remember that the Chamber of Commerce was instrumental in the
Incorporation of Grand Terrace to preserve local identity. He indicated that some of the
people who were instrumental were Seth Armstead, Ernie Zampeze and Bill DeBenedet.
He introduced the following individuals who were also instrumental in the early days:
Myrna Erway, Doug Erway and Hugh Grant.
Pam Evans, 12011 Aspen Circle, Terrace Pines Town Homes, expressed concerned
about safety issues that she has been unable to resolve with her property manager. She
indicated that she is having a difficult time finding the owners of the building.
Mayor Matteson suggested that Ms. Evans contact the City Manager who can assist her
in finding the property owner.
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
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1. Historical & Cultural Activities Committee:
a. Minutes of November 2, 1998 & November 16, 1998
CC-98-150 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY
COUNCH MEIVMER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the November 2, 1998
and November 16, 1998 Minutes of the Historical & Cultural Activities
Committee.
2. Park & Recreation Committee
a. Minutes of September 8, 1998, October 5, 1998 and November 2,
1998
CC-98-151 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY
COUNCH MEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the September 8, 1998,
October 5, 1998 and November 2, 1998 Minutes of the Park & Recreation
Committee.
5B. Council Reports
Mavor Pro Tem Buchanan, thanked the Historical & Cultural Activities Committee for
the City Birthday. Party/pot luck dinner held earlier this evening. He commended
Council Member Garcia for her part in the Cities 20th Anniversary and indicated that he
is monitoring the transportation money through SANBAG to make sure that items of
concern to us involving I-215 remain on the table.
Council Member Sinelev, indicated that he also attended the last SANBAG meeting and
was privileged to introduce Mayor Pro Tem.Buchanan as the new representative. He felt
that Grand Terrace is fortunate to have Mayor Pro Tem. Buchanan, Council Member
Garcia and the Community Development Director representing our interests. He
announced that there will be a public forum on Monday, December 14, 1998 to meet the
County Fire Personnel who will be coming in to Fire Station No. 23.
It was the consensus of Council to reschedule the Public Forum concerning County Fire
to the Council Meeting scheduled for January 14, 1999.
Council Member Hilkev, thanked the Historical & Cultural Activities Committee for a
great job on the City's 20th Birthday Party. He noted that the.Aarco Station is open
after being closed to replace the tanks and they offer diesel fuel. He questioned the status
of the proposed Rite Aide Project.
Community Development Director Materassi, indicated that she will have a report on the
Rite Aide Project at the.next meeting.
Council Member Garcia, announced that the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Lighting
Contest is coming up and encouraged the businesses and residents to participate. She
announced that our previous County Supervisor, Barbara Riordan, has been named to
Chair the ARV. The League of California Cities has informed us that- there is a
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Commission on Local Governments for the 21st Century and a hearing will be held in
our area on June 4th for those who are interested. Gas Stations in town are replacing
fuel tanks to comply with legislation. She indicated that she attended the League of
California Cities Inland Empire Division meeting where outgoing Executive Director,
Don Benninghoven spoke on his experiences over the past 40 years. She indicated that
League Policy Committee appointments were made and if any Council Member is
interested in those to let her know. She attended the SCAG meeting and the US
Secretary of Transportation was there who felt that aviation is the key to future
transportation. She encouraged residents to shop in the City for Christmas. She thanked
Tony Petta for his presentation on the History of Grand Terrace.
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PUBLIC BEARINGS
6A. CUP 90-06 (renewal #6); Request for a Two Year Extension of this Conditional
Use Permit (K & M Racetrack)
Mayor Matteson opened discussion to the public, there being none, he returned
discussion to the Council.
CC-98-152 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO
TEM BUCHANAN, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution approving Renewal
of CUP 90-06 (R6), a request for an outdoor radio control vehicle race track and
associated hobby shop.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
8A. 20th Anniversary Committee Progress Report
Mary Trainor,.20th Anniversary Committee, reported that sponsorship was received from
the following:
Lee Ann, Henry and Dallas Garcia, Individual Sponsor
Don Larkin Family, Individual Sponsor
Ed O'Neal, Individual Sponsor
Tony and Ann Petta, Individual Sponsor
Fran Van Gelder, Individual Sponsor
Grand Terrace Lion's Club, Bronze Sponsor
Pacific Bell, Bronze Sponsor
Southern California Edison Company, Bronze Sponsor
The Gas Company, Bronze Sponsor
Wilden Pump & Engineering Co., Bronze Sponsor
Comcast Cablevision, Silver Sponsor
The Press Enterprise, Gold Sponsor
Advocate Schools, Gold Sponsor
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She reported that the fund raising efforts-generated more than $13,000 and after expenses
for related activities and items it is expected that a balance of approximately $8,000 will
remain. She indicated that the goal of the 20th Anniversary Committee was to raise
money to fund community events and to promote our community image through the use
of signs, banners and photos. The Committee recommends that $7,000 be allocated
toward an across-the-street banner to meet the needs of keeping the residents informed
of local activities.
Council Member Garcia,, read for the record a letter that the City Council received from
the Historical & Cultural Activities Committee in support of the purchase of stanchions
and banners for placement across Barton Road, which would be used for advertising
various City events.
8B. Award from Association of Environmental Professionals
Communitv Development Director Materassi, reported that on November 5, 1998 the
City received a letter of congratulations from the AEP. Our General Plan Outreach
Program received recognition in the category of Outstanding Public
Involvement/Education.
8C. Adoption.of a Resolution Calling for a Special Municipal Election Relating to a
Utility User Tax
CC-98-153 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, SECOND BY
COUNCII.MEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution calling
and giving notice of the holding of a Special Municipal Election to+be held in the
City of Grand Terrace on Tuesday, June 8, 1999, for submission to the voters a
question relating to a utility user tax.
8D. Sewer Response Plan
CC-98-154 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY
VOTED NO), to approve the City of Grand Terrace Sanitary Sewer Overflow
Prevention and Response Plan; authorize staff to pursue a Sewer Spill Response
Mutual Aid Agreement with outside agencies for future approval by the City
Council; authorize an appropriation of$22,000 from the Sewer Fund toward the
purchase of equipment and supplies for the development of a Sewer Spill
Response Trailer; authorize staff to pursue agreements with outside agencies for
use of equipment to facilitate containment of sewer spills for future approval of
the City Council; authorize an appropriation of$1,500 from the Sewer Fund to
train both maintenance and public works staff in sewer response, confined space
and public health issues training.
8E. Measure I Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
CC-98-155 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN) SECOND BY
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COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve a Resolution
amending the 1997-98 Measure I CEP for purposes of record correction to add a
Pavement Management Program/General Road Maintenance line item to the
previously approved 1997-98 Measure I CIP.
8F. Request for City Council to Participate in General Plan Update
Communitv Development Director Materassi, reported that the Community Development
Department is in the process of working on two of the General Plan Elements: Air
Quality and Open Space. She requested that the City Council members participate in this
process by reading the recap agenda from Planning Commission meetings, Planning
Commission minutes and reports related to these two elements and others to come.
CLOSED SESSION - None
ORDER OF AATOURNMENT
Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 10:17 p.m., until the next CRA/City
Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, January 14, 1999 at 6:00 p.m.
- - CITY CLERK of the City.of Grand
Terrace
MAY,G`]k of the City of Grand Terrace