10/28/1999 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - OCTOBER 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 Terrace, California,
on October 28, 1999 at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor
Dan Buchanan, Mayor Pro Tem
Herman Hilkey, Councilmember
Lee Ann Garcia, Councilmember
Don Larkin, Councilmember
Tom Schwab, City Manager
John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager
Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk
Bernie Simon, Finance Director
Patrizia Materassi, Community and Economic Development Director
Virgil Barham, Building & Safety Director
Lt. Pete Ortiz, Sheriff's Department
ABSENT: John Harper, City Attorney
The meeting was opened with invocation by Councilwoman Lee Ann Garcia, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Don Larkin.
ITEMS TO DELETE - None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2A. Colton Joint Unified School District Superintendent Dennis Byas
Colton Joint Unified School District Superintendent, Dennis Byas indicated that the
main focus for this year is to set higher standards and to hold the students
accountable for meeting the standards. He gave an overview of the many changes
that are taking place in the Colton Joint Unified School District. He reported that
a design committee is in place and that they are moving forward with a design for
the new high school.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-99-164 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. 102899
3B. Ratify 10-28-99 CRA Action
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3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
3D. Approval of 10-14-99 Minutes
3E. Contract for Services Relating to Mandated Cost Claims-SB90-Vavrinek,
Trine, Day and Co.
3F. Sewer Billing Policy
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Historical and Cultural Activities Committee
a. Minutes of October 4, 1999
CC-99-165 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, .to accept the Historical and
Cultural Activities Committee minutes of October 4, 1999.
2. Crime Prevention Committee
a. Minutes of September 13, 1999
CC-99-166 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Crime Prevention
Committee minutes of September 13, 1999.
5B. Council Reports
Mavor Matteson, indicated that every year the City hosts a Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
for all of their dedicated work that they do. He stated that he received a letter from Jo
Ann Johnson indicating that she feels that the utilities would be increased by $20.00 to
$30.00 a month, if the room addition is completed at the Senior Center. He reported that
there is a new post office in town at Smart Time Food Store, located at 22310 Barton
Road, Suite A.
Mavor Pro Tem Buchanan, reported that he attended the annual City County Conference
and feels that it is a very productive and interesting opportunity. He was very impressed
with this years conference and is looking forward to some meaningful follow up and
results from the discussions that they had. He welcomed Bernie Simon back.
Councilmember Larkin, indicated that he feels that the Volunteer Appreciation Picnic was
outstanding this year and feels that it is a good opportunity to thank the volunteers that put
in a lot of time and effort to help make this community so good. He also attended the City
County Conference and felt that it was beneficial to all those involved. He indicated that
the Council was able to meet with a family that purchased a home through the Community
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Redevelopment Agency Home Rehabilitation program prior to the Council meeting and
expressed his appreciation for the program.
Councilmember Hilkev. indicated that there was a ceremonial presentation to the family
with the key to the home that they purchased through the rehabilitation program. He
complimented the staff on making the adaptations to the home that will allow their son,
who has been in a wheel chair all his life, to go in most any place in the home unassisted.
He attended the City County Conference and feels that it is one of the most productive
conferences. He reported that there is a construction trailer at the old GTI Market and that
they will begin tearing it down on Monday.
Councilmember Garcia. stated that it may be a good idea to have the Historical and
Cultural Activities Committee take pictures of the demolition of the old GTI Market to
make sure we.have a record of it. She reminded everyone to attend the Country Fair that
will be held on November 6, 1999 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Community
Center. She also attended the City County Conference and felt-that it.was a very good
conference. She attended the Chamber Luncheon and felt that they had a good program.
The Chamber of Commerce is working on Shop Grand Terrace, which is a discount card
for various shops in Grand Terrace that will be included in the Blue Mountain Outlook.
A Community Calendar will be included in the Blue Mountain Outlook also. She
recognized Ann Petta who was given the Volunteer of the Year Award at the Annual
Volunteer Appreciation Picnic and thanked her for her continued commitment to the City
of Grand Terrace. Barton Road will be paved near the freeway on Monday. She
reminded everyone not to forget about the Adopt-A-Park program.
Assistant Citv Manager Donlevv, reminded everyone that the Halloween Haunt will be
held on Sunday, October 31, 1999 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Pico Park. He also
reminded everyone that the Child Care Center will have their Spook Alley on Saturday,
October 30, 1999 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Child Care Center.
PUBLIC HEARING - None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
8A. Interview Applicants and Make Appointment to Fill the Vacant Term on the
Planning Commission
The City Council considered Maryetta Ferre' and Robert Bailes to fill the vacant term that
currently exists on the Planning Commission.
CC-99-167 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Maryetta Ferre' to fill
the unexpired term on the Planning Commission scheduled to expire June 30,
2002.
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CLOSED SESSION - None
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT,
Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m., until the next CRA/City
Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 6:00 p.m.
CITY CLERK of the City &Grand Terrace
1V�A FOR of`the City of Grand Terrace