08/09/2001 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING-AUGUST 9. 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 August
9, 2001, at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Dan Buchanan,Mayor
Lee Ann Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem
Herman Hilkey, Councilmember
Don Larkin, Councilmember
Maryetta Ferr6, Councilmember
Tom Schwab, City Manager
John Donlevy,Assistant City Manager
Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk
Jerry Glander,Building& Safety Director
Larry Ronnow, Finance Director
Lt. Rick Carr, Sheriff's Department
ABSENT: Patrizia Materassi, Community and Economic Development Director
John Harper, City Attorney
The meeting was opened with invocation by Councilmember Don Larkin, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Ann Garcia.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2A. Special Recognition-Richard Rollins
Mayor Buchanan read a Commendation on behalf of the City of Grand Terrace for
Richard Rollins for his exemplary professional performance that he has provided to
the City of Grand Terrace and extending the warmest wishes and sincere thanks for
a job well done. He presented Mr. Rollins with the Commendation and a gift
certificate as a token of thanks.
Richard Rollins, expressed his appreciation to the Council for the recognition.
2B. Proclamation- Safe Kids Summer 2001
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia read a Proclamation proclaiming"Safe Kids Summer 2001"
in the City of Grand Terrace.
Council Minutes
August 9,2001
Page 2
Mayor Buchanan presented the Proclamation to Linda Riley from the Children's
Network.
Linda Riley, Children's Network,thanked the Council for the support and indicated
that they have speakers available to give presentations and that she provided
materials on the campaign.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia requested that information be given out to local groups and
organizations that the Children's Network has speakers available to give
presentations.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-2001-73 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
FERRE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following consent calendar items:
3A. Approval of Check Register C0113, C0114, and C0115
3B. Ratify 08-09-01 CRA Action
3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
3D. Approval of 07-12-2001 Minutes
3E. Reject Liability Claim GTLC-00-02 (Machain)
3F. Continuing Appropriations for FY 01-02
3G. Resolution to Direct Collection of Delinquent Sewer User Fees on San
Bernardino County Tax Roll 2001-2002
3H. Travel Authorization
PUBLIC COMMENT
Dick Rollins,22797 Barton Road,requested that someone look into posting speed limit signs
on Canal Street from Mt. Vernon Avenue to where it connects to Barton Road.
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Historical and Cultural Activities Committee
a. Minutes of July 2, 2001
CC-2001-74 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBE RHILKEY, SECOND BYCOUNCILMEMBER
FERRE, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the July 2, 2001 Minutes of the Historical and
Cultural Activities Committee.
Council Minutes
August 9,2001
Page 3
2. Crime Prevention Committee
a. Minutes of June 11, 2001
CC-2001-75 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the June 11, 2001 Minutes of the Crime
Prevention Committee.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mavor Pro Tem Garcia,reported that she attended the League of California Cities Executive
Forum for Mayors and Councilmembers and that the League is going forward with CSAC
on an initiative that will come up in November 2002 that will help local government
resources. She also reported that Governor Davis signed the Budget and that most of the
items for local government stayed in tact.
Councilmember Hilkev, congratulated the girls 13-14 softball for winning the local
tournament. He shared notes from Thomas Jefferson from when he wrote the Declaration
of Independence. On the North South Corridor between Moreno Valley and San Bernardino
County, the Committee has narrowed it down to a couple of options. They are hoping to
accomplish a tunnel through part of it. He stated that as the project progresses he will keep
the,Council informed. Coming through SANBAG has 3.5 million dollars tagged for the
environmental,study of the 215 South. The environmental study that came from Riverside
and the intersection of the 60, 91, and 215 freeway in Riverside has not come in yet and is
holding up the process. 2.5 million dollars has been designated for the upgrade of the Union
Pacific Railroad.
Councilmember Larkin. reported the Chamber will be having their mixer luncheon on
August 25, 2001. He questioned whether individuals have been ticketed for cars parked in
the street during street sweeping times.
Assistant Citv Manager Donlevv,responded that they have issued a few citations.
Councilmember Larkin,thanked Richard Rollins for everything that he does for the City of
Grand Terrace.
Councihnember Ferr6,reported that she attended the Mayors and Councilmembers Executive
Forum in Monterey. She attended all of the sessions and throughly enjoyed them and is
thankful for the opportunity. She gave an overview of the sessions that she attended.
Mavor Buchanan,extended on behalf of the Council thoughts and prayers to Community and
Economic Development Director Patrizia Materassi and her family.
Council Minutes
August 9,2001
Page 4
PUBLIC HEARING -None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None
NEW BUSINESS
8A. . CALED Workshop Proposal
CC-2001-76 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LARKIN,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
FERRE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve a CALED Workshop as a first step in the
development of the Grand Terrace Community Economic Development Plan.
CLOSED SESSION -None
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Buchanan adj ourned the City Council Meeting at 6:40 p.m.until the next CRA/City Council
Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 6:00 p.m.
CITY CLERK of the City of/Grand Terrace
MAYOR of the City of Grand Terrace =