01/25/2001 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING- JANUARY 25,2001
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
25, 2001, at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Dan Buchanan, Mayor
Lee Ann Garcia,Mayor Pro Tern
Herman Hilkey, Councilmember
Don Larkin, Councilmember
Maryetta Ferr6, Councilmember
Tom Schwab, City Manager
John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager
Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk
Larry Ronnow, Interim Finance Director
Patrizia Materassi, Community and Economic Development Director
Virgil Barham,Building &Safety Director
John Harper, City Attorney
Lt. Rick Carr, Sheriff's Department
ABSENT: None
The meeting was opened with invocation by Mayor Pro Tern. Lee Ann Garcia, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilwoman Maryetta Ferr6.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2A. Chamber of Commerce Update
Jo Olchawa, President, Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce, extended her
congratulations to the new Council Members and to the Mayor and indicated that the
Chamber is looking forward to working with them. She reported that the Chamber has some
upcoming events and encouraged the Council to participate in them. She also reported that
the Chamber is moving their office effective February 6, 2001. She expressed her
satisfaction with the joint newsletter between the Chamber and the City and proposed to add
another four pages and questioned whether the City would be willing to take on two of those
pages.
2B. ECO Day 2000 Coloring Contest Winners
Assistant Citv Manager Donlevv, introduced the winners of the ECO Day 2000 Coloring
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Contest Winners and Mayor Buchanan presented each of them with a savings bond.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-2001-01 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following consent calendar items:
3A. Approval of Check Register No. C0025, CO101 &CO102
3B. Ratify 01-25-01 CRA Action
3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
3D. Approval of 12-14-2000 and 12-19-2000 Minutes
3E. Conference Travel: City Manager/Assistant City Manager
3F. Statement of Investment Policy
3I. Notice of Completion: Richard Rollins Park Restroom (TNT Constructors,
Inc.)
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
3G. Lease Agreement with AT & T Wireless Services, Inc., for the Lease of
Property and the Installation of a Wireless Telecommunication Antenna,
Stealth Designed into a Flagpole
CC-2001-02 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARCIA,CARRIED 4-1(COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY VOTED NO),to continue
the Lease Agreement with AT&T Wireless Services,Inc.,for the Lease of Property
and the Installation of a Wireless Telecommunication Antenna,Stealth Designed into
a Flagpole to the next Council Meeting scheduled to be held on February 8, 2001.
3H. Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2000
CC-2001-03 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
LARKIN, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the Audited Financial Statements of the City of
Grand Terrace for th Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2000.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Dick Rollins. 22797 Barton Road, questioned why the power plant in Grand Terrace is not
being used during this energy crunch.
City Mana-er Schwab, indicated that under the deregulation plan that was put forward,
Southern California Edison was forced to divest itself of 11 generating stations in Southern
California and that was one of them. It is currently privately owned,however,he has heard
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that they have intentions of re-powering that plant in the future.
Lottie Andrak, 12239 Oriole,indicated that she fell on the corner of DeBerry St.and Warbler
St. on a section of City sidewalk that had been uprooted by a tree on August 18, 2000. She
requested that the City pay for pain suffering and distress in the amount of$5,000.
City Attorney Hamer,indicated that she will be required to file a formal claim form and will
have to go through the claims process.
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Emergency Operations Committee
a. Minutes of December 4, 2000
CC-2001-04 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
LARKIN,CARRIED 5-0,to accept the December 4,2000 Minutes of the Emergency
Operations Committee.
2. Historical and Cultural Activities Committee
a. Minutes of December 4, 2000
CC-2001-05 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCELMEMBER
FERRE, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the December 4, 2000 Minutes of the Historical
and Cultural Activities Committee.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, reported that she received an invitation for the dedication of the
George E.Brown Jr.United States Federal District Court located at 3470 Orange Street. She
reported that on Friday, February 9, 2001 the Senior Center program will be "Hooked on
Country Dancers." She also reported that she attended the Grand Terrace Woman's Club
January luncheon and she shared their motto "Strength United is Stronger." She indicated
that the Woman's Club meets on the third Wednesdays of each month. She wished everyone
a happy new year.
Councilmember Hilkev,reported that Omnitrans has one of the largest fleets of natural gas
buses. There is a proposal for small buses in Grand Terrace,which should happen later this
year. He requested that staff look into the possibility of hiring a landscape contractor for City
Hall. He attended a meeting on the North/South Corridor and indicated that they are looking
for funding to hire a consultant to study the long term impact and a solution for new roads
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between Moreno Valley and Riverside and San Bernardino and Redlands. They are
proposing to improve San Timoteo and Reche Canyon and possibly a new road between
Moreno Valley and California Street in Redlands and widening the 215 freeway. He feels
that this may happen within the next fifteen years. There was a study that stated that of all
the trips to Riverside going North on the 215, 30% end up in Grand Terrace.
Councilmember Larkin, recommended that Council have a goal setting workshop. He
thanked the Fire Department for their participation in the community during the Holiday
Season. He indicated that he will not be attending the February 22, 2001 City Council
Meeting.
Councilmember Ferr6,also thanked the Fire Department for their Christmas activities as well
as the Chamber of Commerce's Christmas Home Decoration Contest. She reported that a
local Author was in the Grand Terrace Library presenting one of her stories. She indicated
that these are just a few examples of the great sense of community that Grand Terrace has.
Mavor Buchanan,indicated that he had the opportunity to sample some of the items from the
new Polynesian Bakery in the Stater Brothers Shopping Center and encouraged everyone to
stop by and check out some of their unique items. He encouraged everyone to do what they
can to cut down on the use of electricity. He indicated that he agrees with the suggestion of
Councilman Larkin with regards to a goal setting workshop. He stated that since two
Councilmembers will be absent from the February 22, 2001 Council Meeting, that council
should consider canceling that meeting and possibly scheduling a special meeting to hold a
workshop.
CC-2001-06 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to schedule a special Council Meeting on Tuesday,
February 13, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. to hold a workshop on Goal Setting, Strategic
Planning, Economic Development and Legislative Priorities and to cancel the
February 22, 2001 meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
8A. Resolution to Authorize Staff Submission of an Application for a "Time-Fill/CNG
t
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Refueling Apparatus," and to Allocate Matching Funds from Air Quality Fund
CC-2001-07 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
FERRE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Grand Terrace Endorsing an Application Under the Mobile Source Air Pollution
Reduction Review Committee FY 2000-01 AB 2766 Subvention Match Program.
8B. Appointment of Council Member, City Manager and Staff to the Newly Created
League of California Cities Inland Empire Division Legislative Task Force
CC-2001-08 MOTION BY MAYOR BUCHANAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
LARKIN, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Lee Ann Garcia,
Councilmember Don Larkin, City Manager Tom Schwab and City Clerk Brenda
Stanfill to the League of California Cities Inland Empire Division Legislative Task
Force which will meet on the 4'Thursday of each month.
8C. Minimum Wage Adjustments
CC-2001-09 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
FERRE, CARRIED 5-0,to adopt a Resolution Rescinding Resolution 2000-15 and
Adjusting the Salary Ranges for the Employees of the City of Grand Terrace
reflecting the new California Minimum -Wage and a Resolution Rescinding
Resolution 2000-16 and Adjusting the Salary Ranges for the Employees of the City
of Grand Terrace Child Care Services reflecting the new California Minimum Wage
and to direct staff to study the Child Care Center's wage scale and the Crossing
Guard wage scale and to provide recommendations in the 2001-2002 budget due to
the State of California Minimum Wage requirements which are effective January 1,
2001 and January 1, 2002.
8D. Modify Employee Benefits Options
CC-2001-10 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
LARKIN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve staff's recommendation to modify Employee
Benefits to add Cash in Lieu of Benefit as an additional option under our Cafeteria
Benefit Plan and to authorize staff to allow changes to the Cafeteria Benefit Plan
Cash in Lieu of Benefits two times per year as set by administrative staff.
8E. Ballfield Lighting During SCE Energy Alerts
CC-2001-11 MOTION BY MAYOR BUCHANAN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARCIA,CARRIED 5-0,to approve staff's recommendation to reduce kw hours to
154 kw hours by eliminating the lighting on field 2 during practice as well as
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approximately a 5%reduction during game utilization and that during stage III alerts
no ball field lighting will be permitted and to bring this item back for review at the
first meeting in March 2001.
8F. Neighborhood Traffic Management and Calming Program: Policy and Procedures
CC-2001-12 MOTION BY MAYOR BUCHANAN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARCIA,CARRIED 4-1(COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY VOTED NO),to continue
the Neighborhood Traffic Management and Calming Program:Policy and Procedures
to the next Council meeting scheduled to be held on Thursday,February 8, 2001.
8G. Schedule Special Meeting to Interview Applicants and Make an Appointment to the
Planning Commission.
It was the consensus of the Council to conduct Interviews of the Planning Commission
applicants at the February 8,2001 Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m.prior to the regular agenda.
CLOSED SESSION-None
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Buchanan adjourned the City Council Meeting at 8:25 p.m.,until the next CRA/City Council
Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday,February 8, 2001 at 6:00 p.m.
CITY CLERK of the Cit3 f Grand Terrace
MAYOR of the City of Grand Terrace