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Home My WebLink About08/24/2000 J CITY OF GRAND TERRACE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING-AUGUST 24,2000 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 24, 2000, 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. Rick Carr, Sheriff's Department ABSENT: John Harper, City Attorney The meeting was opened with invocation by Councilmember Don Larkin, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Herman Hilkey. ITEMS TO DELETE City Manager Schwab stated that staff would like to delete item 7A. Brentwood Street Traffic Project -Resolution Establishing All Way Stop Signs at the Intersection of Brentwood Street at Thames Street and indicated that the residents are concerned with the placement of stop signs and that they would still like to see speed humps used as the traffic control. They are in the process of circulating a petition to try to bring some support to the Council for the placement of speed humps and that staff will agendize this item for September 14, 2000. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. Lt. Carr, Sheriff's Department thanked the members of the City Council for their support of the purchase of the Electric Bicycles. He introduced Deputy Dave Mackey from the Sheriff's Department Bicycle Enforcement Team. Deputy Mackey,gave a brief presentation on the Electric Bicycles and the programs that they will be using them for. B. Presentation to Betty Trimble for her Retirement from the City of Grand Terrace Council Minutes August 24,2000 Page 2 Mayor Pro Tem Buchanan presented a commendation to Betty Trimble, long time employee of the City of Grand Terrace for her sixteen years of exemplary professional performance that she has provided to the City of Grand Terrace extending warmest wishes in her retirement and thanking her for a job well done. Councilmember Garcia presented a tile plaque to Mrs. Trimble for her sixteen years of outstanding service to the City of Grand Terrace from November 13, 1984 to August 25, 2000. CONSENT CALENDAR CC-2000-145 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HICKEY,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following consent calendar items: 3A. Approval of Check Register No. C0017 3B. Ratify 08-24-00 CRA Action 3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda 3D. Approval of 08-10-00 Minutes 3E. 2000-2001 Street Maintenance Contract- Authorization to go to Bid 3F. 2000-2001 Concrete Maintenance Contract- Authorization to go to Bid 3G. Resolution Submitting a Funding Request Form to the Department of Conservation for Programs Consistent with the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act 3H. Hdl Companies Sales and Use Tax Records Examination PUBLIC CONENIENT Norm Simpson, 21845 Grand Terrace Road, questioned the City's process of tree removal. Isabell Monrov,representing Senator Nell Soto indicated that they have just opened an office in San Bernardino for any one who needs their assistance. ORAL REPORTS 5A. Committee Reports 1. Emergency Operations Committee a. Member Resignation (Reagan) CC-2000-146 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HII.KEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN,CARRIED 5-0,to accept the resignation of Peggy Reagan from the Emergency Operations Committee and directed staff to prepare a letter of appreciation and to advertise the vacancy. 2. Crime Prevention Committee a. Minutes of July 10, 2000 Council Minutes August 24,2000 Page 3 CC-2000-147 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the July 10, 2000 Minutes of the Crime Prevention Committee. 5B. Council Reports Mavor Pro Tern Buchanan,expressed his appreciation for the service that Betty Trimble has provided to the City over the years and thanked her for making his job easier and more pleasant and wished her well in her retirement. Councilmember Don Larkin,reported that he attended the Burt's grand opening at their new location prior to the Council Meeting sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. He also attended with Councilmember Garcia the opening ceremonies for the Soccer Club. He reported that he did a ride- along with the Sheriff's Department. He thanked Betty Trimble for everything that she has done for him and expressed how much he appreciates her. Councilmember Hilkev, expressed his appreciation for Betty Trimble and wished her well in her retirement. Councilmember Garcia,expressed her appreciation for everything that Betty Trimble has done for her and wished her all the happiness in her retirement. She reported that the City will be getting $100,000.00 from AB 1740 that will need to be utilized for modernization of Law Enforcement equipment and$97,592.00 from AB2928. She requested Staff to look into upcoming Bond Measures; there is a Park Bond and Library Bond available. She shared a publication that is put out by the Local Government Commission that includes street design guidelines and feels that the City should subscribe to it. She attended a meeting on the Goods Movement which is an advisory committee for SCAG and she got a tour of the port of Los Angeles and there will be a meeting on August 30 to again discuss the Good Movement. The East Valley Coalition will be meeting on August 30. At the October SANBAG meeting$100,000,000.00 of STIP funds will be allocated,however PSR's will be required before a request will be accepted. The MSRC has funds available and she will pass along the information to staff. She reported that the Friends of the Library will be having their book sale on September 29"'and 30`h. A rare book silent auction will be held throughout the month of August. She attended the Chamber Luncheon which she enjoyed very much. Mavor Matteson,expressed his gratitude and appreciation to Betty Trimble for everything that she has done for him over the years and that she will be missed by everyone. PUBLIC HEARING-None UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None NEW BUSINESS 8A. City Wide Street Sweeping Program Council Minutes August 24,2000 Page 4 CC-2000-148 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to authorize staff to develop a public information campaign to enhance the public's awareness of street sweeping through the development of an Annual Street Sweeping Calendar and on tree trimming and to publish the information in the Blue Mountain Outlook Newsletter;and to Issue"Warning Notices"to on-street parkers during the months of September through December, 2000; and Implement a Parking Citation Program beginning in January, 2001 utilizing the City's Code Enforcement Officer and Sheriff's Department Special Services Officer;and Purchase and develop a new Street Sweeping Sign; and Initiate a Street Tree Maintenance Program at a cost not to exceed $10,000 during FY 2000-2001. 8B. Grand Terrace Eco Day 2000 - Consulting Agreement CC-200-149 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HH-KEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the development of"GT Eco-Day 2000"for October 7,2000 and authorize staff to enter into a letter of agreement with Trashcollection.Com and appropriate $5,000 from the State of California Used Oil Recycling Grant Funds to cover the cost of the event. CLOSED SESSION-None ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:40 p.m.,until the next CRA/City Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, September 14, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. CITY CLERK of the Cit of Grand Terrace k3ff(sli,o/f the ty of(rand Terrace