08/12/1999 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - AUGUST 12, 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 Terrace, California,
on August 12, 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
Patrizia Materassi, Community and Economic Development Director
Virgil Barham, Building & Safety Director
Captain Greg Bottrell, Sheriff's Department
John Harper, City Attorney
ABSENT: None
The meeting was opened with invocation by Councilmember Garcia, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance led by Councilmember Hilkey.
ITEMS TO DELETE
None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2A. Presentation to Grand Terrace Little League All Stars (4 Divisions)
Mayor Matteson introduced Michael O'Connell, President of the Grand Terrace Little
League.
Michael O'Connell, President of the Grand Terrace Little League announced that the
league did very well in the All Star tournament games. He introduced each manager and
coach and presented them with a plaque. Each player was introduced and presented with
a commendation from the City of Grand Terrace.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-99-130 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following consent
calendar items with the removal of item 3E:
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3A. Approval of Check Register No. 081299
3B. Ratify 08-12-99 CRA Action
3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
3D. Approval of 07-22-99 Minutes
ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
3E. Sewer Billing Proposal - Riverside Highland Water Company
CC-99-131 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BUCHANAN, CARRIED 5-0, to enter into an agreement with Riverside Highland
Water Company for the provision of sewer billing, collection, and remittance
services at a cost of$3,000.00 as a one-time start up fee and $1,301.04 per billing
and to authorize staff to transfer salary savings into a contract services account to
pay the cost of the billing services.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Barbara Pfenniahausen, 22111 Ladera Street, commended all of the Little League players.
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Crime Prevention Committee
a. Minutes of June 14, 1999
CC-99-132 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the June 14, 1999
minutes of the Crime Prevention Committee.
2. Historical and Cultural Activities Committee
a. Minutes of July 12, 1999
CC-99-133 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, SECOND. BY
COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the July 12, 1999
minutes of the Historical and Cultural Activities Committee.
5B. Council Reports
Mavor Matteson, reported that Councilmember Singley has given his resignation to the
Council and his last meeting will be on August 26, 1999. He indicated that anyone who
is interested in filling Mr. Singley's position should send a letter of interest to the Council.
The Country Fair will be held on November 6, 1999. He requested an update from City
Manager Schwab on the Rite-Aid project.
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Building and Safety/Housing Director Barham, responded that the project is moving
forward.
Mavor Matteson, requested an update on the Barton Road Bridge.
Building and Safety/Housing Director Barham, responded that the project is moving
forward.
Mavor Matteson, requested an update on the Food Connection situation.
Building and Safetv/Housing Director Barham, indicated that they were having some
problems, however, they should be moving forward with their remodel.
Mavor Matteson, questioned the status of our preparation for Y2K.
Citv Manager Schwab, indicated that the City has brought all of the accounting software
up to Y2K standards. A Information Maintenance Systems Budget was approved and a
System Engineer has been hired and is responsible for making sure that the network is
Y2K compliant.
Mavor Pro Tem. Buchanan, reported that he is looking forward to the upcoming soccer
season. He expressed his appreciation for all of the involvement of the parents and
children in the community.
Councilmember Garcia, expressed her pride in the children that participated in the special
presentation. She attended the executive forum for Mayors and Councilmembers
Department. The League provided highlights of the conference and she provided copies
for the Council. One of the major sessions was on the internet and the significant impact
that it will have on cities. She reported that the Inland Empire Division of the League of
California Cities is doing well,in working with the legislators. On September 16, 1999
the new Executive Director, Chris McKenzie will be attending the Division meeting and
he will speak on the new directions of the League of California Cities as well as the
Legislators. SCAG puts out a newsletter and SANBAG is highlighted in the current issue.
She commended Assistant City Manager Donlevy on the roads.
Councilmember Hilkev, reported that a new plan from Omnitrans has been developed
called SMART Shuttle which will replace dial-a-cab. The SMART Shuttle will be
implemented some time next year. He questioned if Comcast can be approached with
regards to fiber optics being placed in Grand Terrace.
Citv Manag_er Schwab, indicated that Comcast will be coming.before the Council on
September 9, 1999 with a proposal to renew their franchise and this may be a good
opportunity to discuss the addition of fiber optics.
Councilmember Singlev, indicated that he has given his resignation and that his last
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meeting will be on August 26, 1999.
PUBLIC HEARING
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7A. Preliminary Report on Barton Road Renaming
It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to look into changing the overhead signs
only, adding the City of Grand Terrace to them.
NEW BUSINESS
8A. Appoint Voting Delegate - League of California Cities Annual Conference
CC-99-134 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 4-1-0-0 (COUNCILMEMBER
HILKEY VOTED NO), to appoint Mayor Matteson as the voting delegate for the
League of California Cities Annual Conference and Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan as
the alternate.
CLOSED SESSION
None
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:39 p.m., until the next CRA/City
Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, August 26, 1999 at 6:00 p.m.
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CITY CLERK of the City.o0Grand Terrace
MAYOR of the City of drand Terrace